Saralnama209 urea bags were missing from a fertilizer shop in Dandkhora, Katihar. On 28 Aug, district agriculture officials inspected the shop. They found only 108 urea bags instead of 209 listed in records. The shop also lacked a name board and updated stock information. On 30 Aug, a re-check revealed mismatched DAP stocks. Officials suspended the shop's license for violating the Fertilizer Control Order 1985. The owner must explain within 5 working days. Farmers are urged to get bills when buying fertilizers and report issues to the department. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 03:31 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 209 urea bags were missing from a fertilizer shop in Dandkhora, Katihar
- On 28 Aug, district agriculture officials inspected the shop
- They found only 108 urea bags instead of 209 listed in records