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Hike in loose tea prices
The Mumbai Tea Dealersquot; Association has increased the price of loose tea by Rs 10 per kilogram owing to escalating prices at auction centres due to huge exports, dearth in supply, and heavy tax burden on tea dealers. While the prices of well-known brands like Brookebond, Lipton and Tata already went up by Rs 30 recently, loose tea in Mumbai will now cost in the range of Rs 130 to Rs 140, depending on the quality. Said MTDA secretary Harendra Shah in a press release, tea production in India was to the tune of 81 crore, and domestic tea consumption during the current year was estimated at 63.50 crore kgs. However, exports increased from 15.40 crore kgs last year to more than 20 crore kgs, leading to a shortage of CTC leaves and dust tea for the local market, he said. Loose tea in Mumbai is available up to Rs 170 per kg, which is now unaffordable for traders, said the release.
Wife set on fire
A 25-year-old housewife was set on fire at Dharavi on Sunday by herhusband following a scuffle which ensued due to his relationship with another woman. According to police sources, Mangla Chandrakant Kamble 25 received 95 percent burns and has ben admitted to the Sion hospital. Said police sources, Mangla had married Chandrakant D Kamble about six years ago, and ever since, they would have regular tiffs regarding Kamble8217;s extra-marital affair. After a similar arguement on Sunday at 11 pm, Kamble doused Mangla with kerosene and set her on fire. The Dharavi police have registered a case.
Millenium meet
The Mumbai Educational Trust has organised a seminar titled quot;Winning Ways in the next Milleniumquot; on March 7 and 8 at its Convention Centre, Bandra Reclamation. The seminar will discuss strategies on surviving, excelling and managing in the next generation. Entry is by invitation alone and there is no registration fee. For details, call on 6453899/6511299 or email on metbom2.vsnl.net.in
