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25 Mar 2023

Baat Pate Ki : Why does Pakistan cry during Ramzan?

Even in the holy month of Ramzan, Pakistan is craving for grains. The situation is such that people get bread for June 2, for this the time has come to distribute flour for free. When a crowd of people gathered for this free flour, there was a stampede, which proved fatal.

12 Feb 2023

After Aatta and Chicken, Tea Prices Skyrocket in Cash-Strapped Pakistan

Tea prices are skyrocketing in Pakistan as 250 containers are stuck at port and since the imports are under crisis in the country, it may face a huge shortage of tea in March.

Pakistan crisis

13 Jan 2023

Man pushes another into open sewage during Atta distribution in Pak - WATCH

In Pakistan's capital Islamabad, a 10 kg bag of flour is being sold at Rs 1,500 per kilogram while a 20-kilogram bag of flour is being sold at Rs 2,800.

World Food Day 2022

16 Oct 2022

World Food Day 2022: Theme, history, and significance

World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year. The day is observed to celebrate the importance of a healthy diet and the necessity of regular access to nourishing food. It also aims at highlighting the millions of people from all over the world who cannot afford the nutritious food.

World Food Day 2022

16 Oct 2022

World Food Day 2022: Significance of this day and ways to honour it

World Food Day is observed every year around the world on the 16th of October, this day aims to promote healthy diets and eradicate hunger issues by 2030.

17 Jun 2022

Third of cash-strapped Sudan's population faces hunger crisis, says UN agency

A third of Sudan's population is currently facing a food crisis due to the compounded impact of climate shocks, political turmoil and rising global food prices A joint report by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organisation said that 15 million people face acute food insecurity The Oct 25 military takeover upended Sudan's transition to democratic rule after three decades of repression under President Omar al-Bashir

Sri Lanka crisis

02 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka food crisis: PM Modi assures Prez Rajapaksa of fertiliser supply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of fertiliser for the ongoing cultivation season. Rajapaksa on Wednesday announced that the fertiliser would be supplied with Indian loan assistance. Farmers have blamed govt`s decision to ban chemical fertiliser as the reason for major cultivation drop.

Russia-Ukraine war

27 May 2022

Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis

Ukraine is one of the world's largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but the war and a Russian blockade of its ports has halted much of that flow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said the West “must cancel the unlawful decisions that hamper chartering ships and exporting grain.” His comments appeared to be an effort to lump the blockade of Ukrainian exports with what Russia says are its difficulties in moving its own goods.

06 May 2022

DNA: Earth's food may run out in 27 years?

The whole world is now moving towards such a crisis in which after 27 years from today people will crave for even one Chapati.

30 Apr 2022

DNA: Why is there a crisis of edible oil in the world?

There is a serious crisis of edible oil all over the world. This simply means that there may be a shortage of edible oil coming to your house in the next few days.

Russia-Ukraine war

27 Mar 2022

Ukraine war could lead to food riots in poor countries: WTO

WTO said that the Ukraine war could lead to food riots in poor countries. WTO warned food-producing countries against hoarding supplies.

13 Nov 2021

Baby girls being offered for future marriage in Afghanistan for dowry: UN

28% of Afghan women aged 15-49 were married before the age of 18 The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing food crisis worsened the situation Girls as young as 20 days are being offered for future marriage

28 Oct 2021

Bizarre! North Korea asks people to ‘eat less’ till 2025 amid food shortage

Kim Jong Un blamed agriculture sector for producing lesser grains. North Korea's economy has been hit hard amid border closure with China.

28 Sep 2021

Shortage of food and drink due to oil crisis in UK

There is an outcry in the UK due to the shortage of petrol and diesel. Long queues of vehicles are seen in front of the petrol pumps which are open.

28 Dec 2020

DNA: Food crisis in China, a law made against 'Over Eating'

The grain crisis has increased China's concern and that's why China has made a law against Over Eating.

14 Dec 2020

Queues form outside Italy's Milan food banks as crisis bites ahead of Dec 25

The economic devastation in Italy, caused by the coronavirus, has deepened ahead of Christmas. Italy was the first European country to be struck by the pandemic and among the worst hit.

24 Jul 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits chicken farm, calls for improvements

The farm will be producing thousands of tons of delicious and quality meat and tens of millions of tasty and quality eggs every year. North Korea has been reeling under extreme food shortage for decades. The country has for years relied on regular supplies of UN food aid.

03 Apr 2017

New 'bionic leaf' can help produce fertilisers

To contribute to the next green revolution, researchers are building the artificial leaf to make fertiliser.

Central African Republic

01 Mar 2016

UN warns Central Africa facing `dire` food crisis

CAR faces a "dire" food crisis with over half the population suffering hunger following three years of conflict, two UN agencies warned on Tuesday.

02 Feb 2016

Iraqis running out of food and medicine in besieged Falluja

A senior Iraqi official has appealed to the US-led coalition to air-drop food and medicine to tens of thousands of civilians trapped in Falluja.

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