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The first meeting was held on March 28, when Singh had asked officials to closely monitor the situation and ensure coordinated action while planning for long-term stability. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi, where members reviewed the government's response to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The meeting was attended by key Union ministers, including Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sit ...Read More >
Puri: Shortage of cooking gas in Puri has started affecting the Puri's tourism sector, with restaurants reducing items on the menu and increasing food prices by 30% to 40%. The situation has lead to a 10% to 20% decline in tourist arrivals, particularly among middle-class and budget travellers.Several food items requiring higher gas consumption have been removed from menus. While tourists from financially stronger backgrounds remain largely unaffected, the number of visitors from middle and lowe ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Round-the-clock monitoring and calibrated response must for India to stay prepared and deal with any eventuality amid the evolving West Asia crisis, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and suggest proactive measures for its minimum impact on India, was held under the chairmanship of Rajnath Singh here. The meeting deliberated upon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) to review the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing the need for round-the-clock monitoring and a calibrated response to minimise its impact on India. The meeting, held at Kartavya Bhawan in the national capital, was attended by key ministers including Nirmala Sitharaman, S Jaishankar, Hardeep Singh Puri, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Manohar Lal Khattar, Prahlad Joshi, ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state government has intensified its crackdown on black marketing and illegal sale of petrol, diesel and LPG, conducting more than 17,000 raids across districts while maintaining that fuel supply remains normal. According to official data, a total of 17,581 raids and inspections have been carried out since March 12 as part of a statewide drive to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential fuels. During the campaign ,authorities registered 33 FIRs against LPG distributors and 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas and will continue to act decisively against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG supply in the national capital. Her statement came on a day when, in a decisive crackdown on black marketing and illegal diversion of LPG cylinders, the Delhi government carried out an enforcement opera ...Read More >
Cuttack: In a crackdown on LPG black marketing, the district administration on Thursday seized 55 cylinders from a residential premises in Khan Nagar, even as the Collector directed officials to maintain strict vigil to ensure uninterrupted supply of cooking gas to the public. Acting on the instructions of District Collector and Magistrate Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde, enforcement teams intensified raids across the district. During one such operation, a squad seized 55 LPG cylinders -- 48 domest ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its crackdown on the black marketing of LPG cylinders amid apprehensions of supply disruptions linked to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, officials said on Thursday. Acting on strict instructions from the state government, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has launched coordinated raids across multiple districts to curb illegal hoarding and diversion of domestic cooking gas. Authorities said the enforcement drive aims to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the ongoing cooking gas challenges, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has announced that piped natural gas (PNG) connections will be made for all household consumers in big towns of Odisha. The minister stated that every household in the state's urban areas will be connected to PNG, replacing the use of LPG cylinders, which are reportedly 13% more expensive than PNG. This initiative aims to provide a more reliable, co ...Read More >
India has adequate seed stock available for the upcoming sowing season, a government official said on Wednesday, as war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chain. "India has enough seed stock available for the upcoming sowing season," Additional Secretary, Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi said during the government's inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia. Also read: Tanker carrying Iran crude signals India after 7-year import gap ...Read More >
* PM Modi directed efforts to protect citizens from the impact of the Middle East conflict * The Cabinet Security Committee reviewed measures amid the ongoing Iran conflict * Actions taken to ensure the supply of LPG and LNG in the country were discussed Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: All efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of the Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed. The directive came at a meeti ...Read More >
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India's preparedness amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for "all-out efforts" to protect citizens from its impact. The meeting, the second such high-level review on the issue, assessed steps taken by various ministries and departments and deliberated on further measures to cushion the fallout of the conflict on essential supplies and key sectors. Acco ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The hotel industry in Mumbai is facing a crisis following disruption in LPG supplies caused by the Iran war. While some hotels have shut shop, others have drastically pruned their menu. In this context, Vijay Shetty, president, Indian Hotels and Restaurants Association, visited the FPJ office on Wednesday for an interaction. Excerpts: The government has been saying that there is adequate stock of domestic and commercial LPG. Still, you say your industry is facing a big crisis. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures being taken by various ministries and departments in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The high-level meeting, held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, fuel, fertilisers and electricity, while also discussing steps to minimise the impact of the crisis on citizens and key sectors of the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an 'all-out effort' to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by him, the Prime Minister assessed the availability of critical needs for the common people and said all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the i ...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 info ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an 'all-out effort' to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by him, the prime minister assessed the availability of critical needs for the common people and said all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a second special meeting of the cabinet committee on security on Wednesday to safeguard India amid the war in West Asia. With the Strait of Hormuz blockade squeezing global energy markets, the Prime Minister reviewed a cross-departmental strategy to diversify the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). During the meeting, the cabinet secretary briefed the Prime Minister on measures to ensure adequate availability o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various Ministries/Departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict, at his official residence in New Delhi. This was the second special CCS meeting on this issue. According to an official release, the Cabinet Secretary briefed about the action taken to ensure supply of petroleum products, particul ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various Ministries/Departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Prime Minister directed all concerned departments to take all possible measures to ameliorate the problems of citizens and sectors affected by the ongoing global situation. PM Modi assessed t ...Read More >
New DelhI [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various ministries and departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Cabinet Secretary briefed about the action taken to ensure supply of petroleum products, particularly LNG/LPG, and sufficient power availability, an official release said. Sources are being ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Eateries have increased menu rates after oil marketing companies increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders on Wednesday.The price of a 19-kg non-domestic LPG cylinder was increased by ₹214.50 in the Hyderabad market, taking it from ₹2,106.50 to ₹2,321. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged. This is the second increase within a month. On March 7, the 19-kg commercial cylinder price was raised by ₹114, from ₹1,996.50 to ₹2,110.50. During the same period, the price of the d ...Read More >
Rohania Station House Officer Raju Singh said that the Fast Track Court had issued a notice on February 27, directing Jaiswal to appear within 30 days. "As he did not comply within the deadline, a case was registered late Tuesday night on the complaint of investigating officer Dinesh Tripathi, and he has now been declared an absconder," Singh said. Jaiswal is an accused in a case related to the destruction of codeine-based cough syrup worth around ₹2 crore in Bhadhwar area of Varanasi on Nove ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A strike called by autorickshaw drivers due to the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage at an Indian Oil petrol pump near Sagar Highway in LB Nagar brought traffic to a standstill on Wednesday, April 1. Police quickly intervened and cleared out the traffic in 15 minutes, LB Nagar Traffic Police told Siasat.com. Even though the situation did not escalate this time, autorickshaw drivers have been struggling due to the fuel crunch triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran since mid-Marc ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday assured that the country has an adequate supply of seeds and agro-chemicals for the upcoming kharif season, and asked states to check hoarding, black marketing, smuggling and diversion of fertilisers for non-farm usage. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Maninder Kaur Dwivedi, additional secretary in the agriculture ministry, said, there is an adequate availability of seeds for the upcoming kharif (summer-sown) sowing ...Read More >
Varanasi (UP), Apr 1 (PTI) A local court here has declared the alleged kingpin of the cough syrup trafficking racket, Shubham Jaiswal, a proclaimed offender after he failed to appear within the stipulated time despite a court notice, police said on Wednesday. Rohania Station House Officer Raju Singh said that the Fast Track Court had issued a notice on February 27, directing Jaiswal to appear within 30 days. "As he did not comply within the deadline, a case was registered late Tuesday night on ...Read More >
New Delhi : Sikkim CM Shri Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level review meeting at Samman Bhawan to assess the stock position and distribution of essential commodities across Sikkim, with a focus on ensuring their seamless and uninterrupted availability throughout the State. At the outset, the Secretary of the Food & Civil Supplies Department presented a comprehensive overview of the current LPG stock and the prevailing supply-demand dynamics, while also highlighting the importance of mindful, ...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 i ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Despite attempts by refiners and marketing companies to streamline LPG supply amid the West Asia situation, a crisis-like situation persisted in Assam due to black marketing and leakages in the distribution network, forcing many roadside food stalls to shut down and restaurants to curtail their menus and scale back operating hours. Many restaurants are turning to electric cooking equipment, diesel-fired bhattis, and even firewood as alternatives. However, this transition has ...Read More >
Amaravati, Mar 31 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Minister Nadendla Manohar on Tuesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas in the state and assured that adequate supplies are available to meet demand. He said the state government is taking steps to introduce Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply across the state soon, adding that efforts are underway to expand its coverage and encourage consumers to switch. "There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas in the state. People shou ...Read More >
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