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Mumbai: Powai police busted a gas cylinder theft racket operating across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane, seized 45 stolen gas cylinders and arrested a habitual offender involved in multiple theft cases.Police said the racket came to light after a motorcycle theft was registered at Powai Police Station. During the investigation, police found that the stolen two-wheeler was used to carry out gas cylinder thefts at various locations. Based on technical surveillance and inputs from informants, police
New Delhi: The house-listing operations for the forthcoming census will begin from Apr. 1, 2026, marking the start of the first phase of the decennial exercise, the Registrar General of India has said. In a letter to Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Census Commissioner and Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the House-listing Operations and Housing Census shall begin on Apr. 1, 2026. Before that the appointment of supervisors, enumerators and work distribution among them shall be done with cooperation from States and District Administrations, it said. ...Read More >
In a statement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said, "She was intercepted by the accused and two of his associates on a motorcycle. The main accused has been identified as Jitender, a resident of Mukundpur, where the victim also resides. He was accompanied by Ishan and Arman". According to the woman's statement, Ishan handed over a bottle to Arman, who then threw acid on her. In a bid to shield her face, she raised her hands, which resulted in injuries to both her hands. ALSO READ: Bengaluru KR Puram Blast: 81-Year-Old Woman Killed, Four Injured After Suspected LPG L ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid concerns over possible LPG shortage, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has directed catering units at railway stations in its western zone to shift to microwave and induction plates and maintain stocks of ready-to-eat food items for passengers. Also Read: You may have to carry your food on trains as Railway catering may be suspended due to gas cylinder crisis In a communication issued on March 10, IRCTC asked operators of food plazas, refreshment rooms and 'Jan Ahaars' to switch to alternative arrangements to maintain seamless catering services for travelling p ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 12 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday wrote to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking urgent intervention to address the shortage of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders. According to a post by BRS on 'X', KTR warned that the shortage is severely affecting hotels, eateries, hostels and small food businesses. The letter cautioned that thousands of establishments could be forced to shut down, while lakhs of workers and students may face serious hardship if the LPG supply is not res ...Read More >
In a major crackdown, the Commissioner's Task Force (Jubilee Hills Zone), along with Banjara Hills police, arrested 10 persons for illegally stocking and selling LPG cylinders at inflated prices. Acting on credible information, the police raided a location near a graveyard at Nagarjuna X Road in Banjara Hills on Sunday. The accused were caught red-handed allegedly dumping cylinders and selling them at higher rates. During the operation, officials seized a total of 414 gas cylinders of various c ...Read More >
Vijayawada: NTR district joint collector S Ilakkiya clarified that there is no shortage of LPG in the district and appealed to the public not to panic. She informed that a special officer has been appointed for each gas agency to ensure effective monitoring of supply and demand. She spoke at a media conference held at the collectorate here on Tuesday. She said the district currently has 8,63,778 LPG connections under three major oil companies. She said a total of 56 gas agencies are operating in the district, including 18 HPCL, 12 BPCL, and 26 IOCL agencies. She pointed out that on March 30 a ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has achieved a major breakthrough in counter-terrorism efforts, arresting four youths allegedly involved in a plot to spread terror across India. The accused, identified as Saqib alias David, Vikas Gehlawat alias Raunak, Lokesh alias Papla Pandit, and Arbaab, were planning to set fire to trucks loaded with LPG gas cylinders in various parts of the country, including outside Lucknow's Charbagh railway station. ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday promised to give one free LPG cylinder each during Bihu and Durga Puja, even as long queues were reported outside cooking gas distributors across state.Sarma was addressing a poll rally in Mahmora constituency of Charaideo on Saturday. Election authorities, however, said they haven't yet received any complaint alleging violation of the model code of conduct by the CM."In Bihu and Durga Puja, we will distribute one gas cylinder each free of cost to the people. In Bihu one and in Durga Puja the other one. For these two cylinders, the payment wil ...Read More >
MORENA: Four women died and five others were injured after an explosion caused three houses to collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Morena city, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in the city's Rathore Colony area around midnight, said Superintendent of Police Sameer Saurabh. The body of one of the deceased women was still being extricated from under the debris, he said. Vasudev Rathore, whose house was destroyed in the explosion and whose 28-year-old daughter-in-law was among the deceased, expressed suspicion that the blast was caused by gunpowder. LPG cylinders were found intact dur ...Read More >
Indian businesses say they are struggling to keep operations running as gas supplies are disrupted by the US and Israel's war on Iran. Restaurant owners are scrambling to keep kitchens running and entrepreneurs in industries like ceramics and fertilisers say they are unable to maintain their production and are warning of shutdowns. India has said it is not short of gas but has invoked emergency measures to ensure supplies get to domestic consumers and other key users. The country meets half of ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 12 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is affecting the restaurant and food business in Indore city as well, with several food stalls facing difficulties in continuing their operations. Restaurant owners say they are unable to obtain commercial gas cylinders, resulting in some establishments temporarily shut down, and some food outlets selling tea, poha, and kachori are trying to keep their businesses running by using wood and coal for cooking. "I run a tea and poha shop here. We are unable to ...Read More >
Delhi power minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officials to accelerate the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections in the national capital and conduct an intensive door-to-door campaign to encourage residents to adopt PNG, amid the West Asia crisis. Sood said directions were issued to expand PNG coverage across the city in the next quarter. He chaired a high-level meeting to review PNG expansion in Delhi. Senior officials from IGL, the Urban Development Department, the Municipal C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Major companies across sectors, including automakers, consumer electronics, and consumer goods, have reported record sales during the nine-day auspicious Navratri period, according to data shared by leading firms. The robust sales were aided by the recent GST reform, which saw a substantial drop in tax rates, leading to price reductions across consumer goods, appliances, such as TVs (above 32-inch screen size), air conditioners and automobiles. The industry reported a spike in sales from day one on September 22, when the new slashed rates came into effect. Encouraged ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: PSU oil marketing major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital. XP100 petrol is now priced at Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149 earlier. The high-octane fuel is primarily used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to enhance engine efficiency. Similarly, the company has raised the price of Xtra Green diesel (premium diesel), which now costs Rs 92.99 per litre in Delhi, compared to Rs 91.49 previously. However, there has been no change in regular petrol and diesel prices, which remained stable across m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Oil marketing companies revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders on Tuesday, reducing the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by Rs 58.50. The new rates came into effect from July 1, bringing relief to commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and businesses. While in Delhi, with the latest revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder was set at Rs 1665, down from the previous rate. There was, however, no change in the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders, which are widely used in households. Also Read | Bhopal Shocker: ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Amid the continuing crunch in supply of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders, with the authorities sweeping dirt under the carpet, black-marketing of both commercial and domestic gas cylinders is thriving in the city's underground market like there is no tomorrow. The black market price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has surged, with prices going up to Rs 7,000, while that of 14-kg domestic cylinders has spiked to Rs 5,000 or more. These cylinders are being sold illegally by third parties, presumably in cahoots with dealers and facilitated by social media channels. Of cou ...Read More >
On Thursday, 51 complaints were received at the control room, all of which were addressed promptly, officials said. The helpline, set up at the Mini Secretariat to tackle complaints related to LPG shortages and black marketing, began operations on Wednesday. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline supply and ensure transparency in distribution. District food and supplies controller (DFSC) Ashok Rawat said the majority of complaints were related to LPG refills. For public conve ...Read More >
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that the Telangana Government is firm on ensuring that the schemes launched by the Government do not remain as mere entries on paper, but "bring about a tangible and distinct transformation in the lives of the people". The Government had accordingly launched the 99-day Prajapati Palana - Pragati Pranalika from March 6 to reach out to people, said Mr. Reddy, noting that it was launched with the coordination of all Government departments extended from t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bringing the much needed relief to the common man, Oil marketing companies have revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders effective from 1 July 2025. The rate of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs Rs 58.5 effective today. In Delhi, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is Rs 1,665 from today. However, the prices of domestic LPG cylinders will remain unchanged. Domestic cooking gas prices vary from state to state due to local taxes, and the last revision in domestic cylinder prices occurred on March 1 last year. It is important t ...Read More >
Chennai: The members of the Tamil Nadu IT Hostel and PG Owners' Welfare Association raised concerns about whether the shortage of commercial gas cylinders in the city was natural or artificial. "Due to the inability to meet demand and financial difficulties, an owner committed suicide. We mandate the immediate intervention of CM Stalin to resolve the issue," the association said during a press meet held in Chennai on Tuesday. They stated that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced an allocation of 70% of commercial cylinders to the states starting from March 27. However, they ar ...Read More >
Noida/Ghaziabad: Soon after the US and Israel went to war with Iran, Nand Lal realised how shaky the lifeline of his business is. A tea and cigarette seller at Sector 57 in Noida, Nand Lal found half his business wiped out when his gas cylinder exhausted on March 15. His usual black market supplier pleaded helplessness. So Nand Lal got his domestic cylinder to his shop. It was a Hobson's choice. Of what use is a cylinder if there's no money in the house to buy ingredients? By March 20, that cylinder ran out too, and a replacement arrived only this month."If I am not selling tea, consider my sh ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (Reuters): Indian fuel retailers raised jet fuel and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices on Wednesday, following a sharp spike in global prices due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, is battling its worst gas crisis in decades, with the government cutting supplies for industries to shield households from cooking gas shortages. Domestic fuel retailers have raised prices of aviation turbine fuel by 8.6% to 104,927 rupees per kiloliter and commercial LPG by 10.4% to 2,078.50 rupees per 19-kilogram cylinder in New Delh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections in Odisha Cities will be replaced with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) within one month, informed Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today. Patra informed about the development after chairing an important meeting of the representatives of oil companies and the Secretary of the Department in the presence of Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Department at Lok Seva Bhavan. While speaking to the newsmen after the meeting, Patra said that as per the instructions of the Central Go ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Tavarekere police have arrested a 22-year-old carpenter for allegedly raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl at her house in Karaga Beedhi on Wednesday afternoon. The accused, Yellappa, who worked near the victim's house, observed her movements closely. He found her to be alone at home as her parents, who are construction labourers, left home for work around 8 am daily. Her elder brother works at a local shop and her younger brother goes to school. The victim discontinued studies after Class 6. Her family hails from Koppal. Yellappa, who allegedly committed the offence under the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly operating an illegal LPG gas storage and refilling racket in the Palam area, recovering 45 Bharat Gas cylinders from the spot, officials said on Thursday. In a significant crackdown, a team from Palam Village Police Station dismantled the illegal operation that was being run from a residential locality in Palam. The accused have been identified as Anaar Singh, a resident of Najafgarh, who worked as a driver; Satyaveer, a resident of Dabri, who was employed as a delivery boy; and Vikas Kumar, a resi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power. In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X. He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefitted women immensely. Various initiatives, from ensuring dignity through Swachh Bharat to financial inclusion via Jan Dhan a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of July is going to start after a few hours, which will prove to be very important for common people as well as special people. Many big changes are going to be implemented across the country from July 1, 2025. The effect of the new rules will be seen from credit card users to LPG users. Apart from this, it will also affect the railway passengers. Users using credit cards of banks like HDFC Bank, SBI are expected to get a big shock. The new order of CBDT for PAN card application will come into effect from the first date. Before the new month starts, you can learn about fi ...Read More >
A 35-year-old man was arrested hours after allegedly beating his 32-year-old wife to death with an LPG cylinder in southeast Delhi's Pul Prahladpur on Sunday, police said. Police identified the victim as Poonam Devi and the accused as Suresh Kumar, who worked as a manager at an inland container depot. The couple married in 2020 and moved to DDA Janta Flats in Pul Prahladpur from Churu, Rajasthan, about a month ago, police said. Police said the couple has two daughters: one aged four lives with ...Read More >
Saba Ibrahim-Dipika Kakar (L) Saba Ibrahim-Khalid Niyaz (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Saba Ibrahim announced temporary closure of her Mumbai restaurant Khushamadeed for 15-20 days * The restaurant faces a severe shortage of gas cylinders affecting operations in nearby eateries too * Interior panelling gaps allowed rats to enter, posing a health risk that led to the closure decision Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Sa ...Read More >
Gurgaon: In less than 24 hours, the LPG control room set up by the district administration received nearly 1,000 calls, most of them desperate requests for gas cylinders.The helpline, originally established to tackle black marketing, booking delays, and delivery issues, has effectively turned into a support line for residents struggling to obtain cylinders. Officials said the situation is particularly difficult for migrant workers, who lack proper documentation and have long depended on the informal market for cooking gas.Since the onset of the LPG crisis, black-market availability has sharply ...Read More >