News Topic:Consumers
J&K
J-K to have consumer forums, ombudsman for electricity-related complaints
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would soon have consumer grievance redressal forums and an ombudsman for resolving electricity-related problems of consumers.
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Business & Economy
Traders, consumers lament levying of 5% GST on daily-use items
The fresh directive that has imposed five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on general items has left the common people fuming.
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Kashmir
Ramdhan: Prices of essentials sky-rocket in Kashmir
The skyrocketing prices of daily use commodities including fuels, fruits, milk, meat and vegetables have irked consumers who have expressed anguish.
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Articles
Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus & Economic Welfare
In mainstream Economics, economic surplus, also known as total welfare or Marshallian surplus (named after Alfred Marshall), refers to two related quantities - Consumer Surplus,...
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The Seven Policy Features That Matter More Than a Low Premium
A lower premium can look attractive at first glance, especially when families compare health plans online.
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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
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