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Bhubaneswar: To improve last-mile delivery of cooking fuel and resolve recent distribution challenges, the Odisha government has announced that 5-kg LPG cylinders under the Centre's Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme will soon be widely available at petrol pumps, authorised LPG agencies, and special distribution camps across the state. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, addressing confusion over the availability of smaller cylinders following ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ripple effects of the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf are now being felt far beyond global shipping routes and oil markets, reaching deep into Indian households and kitchens. A sharp spike in cooking gas prices and an emerging shortage of LPG cylinders have forced families, small businesses, and eateries to revert to traditional fuels such as firewood, cow dung, and coal, triggering both economic strain and environmental alarm. Across several parts of the country, the risin ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA:Multiple domestic cylinders and equipment used for unauthorised gas transfer were seized in Greater Noida late Monday as a joint team of the supply department and police busted an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling operation in Dadri, said officials on Tuesday, adding that one person has been arrested in the case. The raid was conducted at a house in Tulsi Vihar colony near Natthu Chowk, they said. "The accused was found engaged in unauthorised transfer of LPG from d ...Read More >
Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, today reassured that LPG supply across the country remains stable and sufficient, despite global market disruptions and heightened consumer concerns in certain regions. The company emphasized that it is continuously monitoring the situation and taking proactive steps to ensure seamless availability of LPG to both domestic and commercial consumers. BPCL has been delivering over 13.80 lakh LPG ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tempo driver held for LPG theft and black marketing; 27 cylinders seized in Charkop Mumbai Police have arrested a 32-year-old tempo driver, Manoj Surendra Sharma, for allegedly stealing LPG cylinders and selling them at inflated prices amid an ongoing gas shortage. He was apprehended by the Charkop police from Nalasopara. According to police, Sharma stole 27 LPG cylinders from a parked tempo at Kaka Keni Chowk in Kandivli West between March 25 and 26. He then hid the cylinders at his r ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The LPG crisis in Telangana has taken a sharp and troubling turn, with rampant black marketing of cylinders crippling small businesses, exposing gaps in distribution, and forcing both consumers and eateries into desperate choices. While the government maintains that domestic supply remains stable and enforcement is underway, ground realities tell a far more distressing story -- one of survival, exploitation, and a thriving underground market. "We have spent around Rs 28,000 on cylind ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMU) staged a protest Wednesday, alleging a severe crisis in the supply of government-run LPG cylinders and accusing authorities of failing to address consumer hardship. Addressing the demonstration, CPI state Assistant Secretary Jayanta Das claimed that despite assurances from the Centre and the state government of no shortage, consumers are unable to obtain cooking gas even 24 days after booking. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal LPG storage, the Civil Supplies Enforcement Squad Wednesday raided a timber workshop in the Samantarapur area under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits and seized 107 cylinders stored in violation of safety norms. Acting under the guidance of Khurda Civil Supplies Officer Jnanendriya Mishra, the squad, along with BMC civil supplies staff, carried out the operation at Tarini Timber Shop with support from the Commissionerate Police and an Ex ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a bid to bail out the wedding season from a looming gas crisis, the district administration has introduced measures to manage the rising demand for commercial LPG cylinders. During the period starting April 14, families and caterers must follow a formal application process to secure gas supplies. Under the new guidelines, those requiring LPG cylinders for wedding-related events must submit an application along with a copy of the marriage invitation card. This step is intended to ver ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Students and migrant labourers in Odisha can now easily obtain 5 kg LPG cylinders and refills by producing a valid identity proof, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has stated. The facility is being provided under the Centre's Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme, aimed at supporting vulnerable groups such as students living in hostels or rented accommodations and migrant workers who often lack a regular domestic LPG connection or address proof. According to ...Read More >
PATNA: Bihar Food and Consumer Protection Department Minister Leshi Singh on Wednesday asserted that domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered at doorsteps within three to four days of booking, despite the global energy crisis arising out of the ongoing Gulf war. Making an appeal to consumers not to unnecessarily gather around gas agencies, Singh said, "Though, initially there were shortage of LPG cylinders due to global energy crisis and people panicked and gathered around gas agencies. But d ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A joint team of officials from Food and Supplies department, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and police seized a large number of LPG cylinders during a raid in Odisha's capital city on Wednesday. The gas cylinders were secretly stored inside a wood depot in Samanatarapur area. Supply officials confirmed that 10 filled domestic LPG cylinders, around 60 empty cylinders and 17 empty 5kg cylinders were found, though the number is expected to rise as the counting continues. The ...Read More >
Patna, Apr 8 (PTI) Bihar minister Leshi Singh on Wednesday said the state government has procured 36.79 lakh metric tonnes of paddy against a target of 36.85 lakh MT in the 2025-26 Kharif season. The procurement for rice stood at 12 lakh MT, short of the 25 lakh MT target for the season, she said. The food and consumer protection minister claimed that the rice procurement target is expected to be met by June 15. Talking to reporters here, Singh said, "For the 2026-27 Rabi marketing season, whe ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss various issues, including the summer and monsoon action plans, water supply, electricity management and expansion of the PNG network in the Capital. According to officials, the meeting also focused on issues like energy security -- under which close monitoring of LPG supply chains to ensure timely availability, along with expansion of the PNG infrastructure to address shortages and curb black marketing ...Read More >
The Special Enquiry Squad of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested 11 persons for allegedly selling Indian Premier League tickets in the black market at inflated prices during the high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the police said Tuesday. The crackdown was carried out on April 5, leading to the registration of seven cases across Cubbon Park and Chamarajapet police station limits. Police said they seized 28 ...Read More >
CUTTACK: Even as the shortage of LPG cylinders has already led to a surge in illegal hoarding and black marketing, the alleged slack enforcement by authorities concerned have also pushed up incidents of unauthorised refilling and adulteration, especially by staff of various gas agencies. On March 25, Bidanasi police arrested a gas delivery agent Dhruba Charan Behera of Alisha Bazar after he was found involved in illegal refilling of LPG cylinders using unsafe methods like heating them and trans ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), posing as decoy buyers, arrested 11 people for allegedly selling IPL tickets in the black market. They recovered 28 tickets and eight mobile phones worth about Rs 4.53 lakh. Tickets for IPL matches in Bengaluru were being sold only online. The accused allegedly purchased tickets through official platforms and resold them at inflated prices via various mobile applications. Acting on specific information, CCB officials laid a trap and arrested ...Read More >
In a crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Kaij police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized liquor worth over ₹1.5 lakh being transported without proper permits, leading to the arrest of one individual. IMAGE: Photograph: Flavio Lo Scalzo/ReutersKey PointsKaij police seized illegal liquor worth over ₹1.5 lakh in Beed district, Maharashtra.The liquor was confiscated from a car intercepted on Kaij-Kallam road.The seized liquor included country liquor worth ₹88,000 and foreign liquor valued at ₹71,860 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Under Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's instruction, the government has enhanced commercial LPG availability, doubling allocation for migrant labourers and students from 180 to 360 cylinders daily (19 kg equivalent), an official said. This follows the revised order allocating a total of 6,480 cylinders (19kg equivalent) across sectors, with essential services like health establishments, PSU/Govt institutions, hotels/restaurants/dhabas/food processing, and ot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Delhi government has doubled the LPG supply for migrant workers, with 1,368 cylinders of 5 kg each now available daily, Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday. The quota for commercial LPG for migrant workers has been increased from 180 to 360 cylinders per day, with priority being given to the needy, the minister said. The move comes under a revised total daily cap of 6,480 cylinders (19-kg equivalent), under which essential services are be ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested 11 people, including one from Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly selling tickets in black for the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5. According to police, a total of 28 tickets worth Rs 4.5 lakh and eight mobile phones were seized from the accused. Acting on tipoff that match tickets were being sold at double the original price within the limits of Cubbon Park ...Read More >
Bhopal, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cabinet Committee of Madhya Pradesh, constituted to assess the impact of global developments and the evolving situation in West Asia, reviewed the availability and supply status of key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and piped natural gas (PNG) on Tuesday. During the review meeting, officials were instructed to ensure the adequate availability of commercial LPG cylinders at both distr ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for disbursal to migrant labourers. "The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant labourers during March 2-3, 2026, beyond the limit of 20 per cent mentioned in the letter dated March 21. These 5 kg cylinders will be at the disposal of the state government for supplying only to migrant labo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Odisha Police on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to individuals allegedly involved in the illegal cattle smuggling trade in different parts of the state. Speaking to media persons, Pinak Mishra, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Eastern Range), Balasore, on Tuesday said, "searches are being conducted at around 32 locations today. These locations were previously identified during investigations into individuals i ...Read More >
The district administration has "begun prioritising migrant workers and labourers without LPG connections, who have been hit by skewed supplies", by rolling out 5 kg mini cylinders through gas distribution agencies, officials said on Sunday. Officials said any valid Aadhaar holder can purchase one mini cylinder at a time, with no requirement of a prior LPG connection or proof of permanent residency. Migrants can purchase the 5kg cylinders directly using Aadhaar identification by paying around ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement accusing the Central government of "triggering a severe" LPG and fuel crisis in Karnataka, which they claimed has affected the livelihoods of lakhs of people, including auto drivers, small traders and gig workers. The Congress leaders, including KPCC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, alleged that more than ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Congress on Tuesday accused the Union government of triggering a "full-blown livelihood crisis" in Karnataka, alleging mismanagement of LPG and fuel supply that has hit auto drivers, small businesses and gig workers. In a joint statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress general secretary in charge of the state Randeep Singh Surjewala claimed that over five lakh auto drivers and lakhs of small hotel owners, vendors and delivery ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) Congress on Tuesday accused the Union government of precipitating a "full-blown livelihood crisis" in Karnataka by mismanaging LPG and fuel supply, severely impacting auto drivers, small businesses and gig workers. In a joint statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar and Congress General Secretary, in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that over five lakh auto drivers and lakhs of small hotel owners, vendors and delivery ...Read More >
SHIVAMOGGA: Farmers will now need a farmer ID (FID) to buy urea fertiliser, Joint Director of Agriculture Kiran Kumar stated in a press release on Monday. The new rule takes effect from the 2026-27 kharif season. Kumar said that the measure is aimed at bringing transparency to fertiliser distribution and curbing black market sales. Under the system, fertiliser will be distributed through the K-Kisan software based on each farmer's landholding size and crop, ensuring that only the required quant ...Read More >
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