2,704 raids carried out in 10 states to reduce price of pulses The Centre today said over 35,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized from 10 states in two days The state governments intensified crackdown against hoarding and black marketing of the commodity. To control skyrocketing prices, the Centre has taken several measures such as creating a buffer stock of 40,000 tonnes, sale of imported pulses at cheaper rates and imposition of stock limits on traders as well as departmental stores, licensed food processors, importers and exporters. Govt outlets sell over 200 quintal imported tur at Rs 120/kg Government import 5,000 tonnes of urad to contain prices Govt outlets sell over 200 quintal imported tur at Rs 120/kg Government to import 5,000 tonnes of urad to contain prices