Tag: Traders

Kashipur

Kashipur distributors oppose proposed 0.4% digital transaction charge

The Kashipur Distributors Association has urged the government to reconsider a proposed 0.4% charge on digital transactions from 15 October. Association representatives said distributors, retailers and wholesalers are already facing a slowdown, growing online competition and narrow margins, making any additional payment burden difficult for local businesses to absorb.

21 Sep 2026

Rudrapur

Rudrapur traders and farmers protest over warehouse occupation; demand fair leasing and storage space ahead of harvest season

In Rudrapur, farmers and adhatias (traders) gathered at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee complex to demand accountability over allotment of a portion of the government warehouse. They allege the space was leased to a single party for private gain, prompting industrial actions and a threat to intensify the protest if the issue isn’t resolved. Officials maintain the warehouse was leased through a transparent tender process to boost market income.

05 Sep 2026