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Tribune News ServiceChandigarh, December 1While soaring prices of onion are bringing tears to the eyes of consumers, the UT Administration has decided to provide the vegetable at a cheaper rate. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore today directed UT Adviser Manoj Kumar Parida to ensure onion was sold at ‘no profit, no loss basis’. When contacted, the UT Adviser said besides holding stalls, the Administration would also start conducting raids to catch onion hoarders. The Administration will provide onions at low rates till the price of the essential commodity reduces in the open market. The direction has also been issued to maintain a record of arrival of onions and their retail and wholesale rates..