Verka hikes milk rates by Rs 1‑8 per litre across Punjab from today

Verka, the Punjab government‑owned dairy cooperative, issued a notice that the retail price of its milk will rise by between Rs 1 and Rs 8 per litre, with the new rates taking effect from today. The adjustment applies to all Verka‑branded milk sold through its network of outlets and distributors across the state. Consumers will see the revised pricing on the next day’s purchase receipts. NDTV reported the change, confirming that the price hike is the latest move by the cooperative to align its rates with current market conditions. No further details on the duration of the new pricing were provided in the announcement.