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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has conveyed that the daily quantity of 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders allocated to each State for distribution to migrant labourers is being doubled. In its letter to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, the Ministry stated that the increase is based on the average daily supply (number of cylinders) provided to migrant labourers during March 2 to 3, and is beyond the earlier limit of 20% ment ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The government refuted reports suggesting that migrants are returning to their home states in large numbers due to the ongoing LPG crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict. Top government sources told ANI that a ground-level assessment was conducted across major railway stations to gauge the actual movement of migrant workers. "After a week of monitoring, we found no signs of migrants returning to their native places in large numbers," a senior official told ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication. The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification that the enhanced allocation will be based on the average daily supply of cylinders provided to migrant workers. The revised allocation goes beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent specified in the March announcement. The government also said that ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has conveyed that the daily quantity of 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders allocated to each State for distribution to migrant labourers is being doubled. In its letter to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, the Ministry stated that the increase is based on the average daily supply (number of cylinders) provided to migrant labourers during March 2 to 3, and is beyond the earlier limit of 20% ment ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: The government on Monday said there is no "unusual volatility" in prices of essential commodities on account of the West Asia crisis, and it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country. The Centre said it has sufficient stocks of wheat and rice to meet the requirements of the public distribution system (PDS) and also any exigencies. It has also asked states to crack down on hoarding and black marketing of essential food items. Whea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Natural gas supplies to fertilizer plants have been raised to about 90 per cent of their requirement after oil companies procured liquefied natural gas (LNG) from spot market as part of a broader set of measures to manage fuel availability amid disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation, officials said. With the war in West Asia disrupting energy flows from the Gulf nations, the government initially restricted gas supply to fertiliser (urea) plants to about 60 p ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government on Monday said that over 18 crore domestic LPG cylinders have been successfully delivered to households since March 1, 2026, despite geopolitical tensions in west Asia. At a briefing held at the National Media Centre in the national capital, top government officials assured citizens of stable fuel and food supplies as there is adequate buffer stocks of rice and wheat are available to meet public demand. "Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with over 18 cro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd on Monday said it continues to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas across the country. The government-owned petroleum company has also intensified enforcement through surprise inspections to curb malpractices, with over 4,028 inspections. The company said that it sold 38,986 KL (over 3.8 Crore Litres ) of Petrol & 69,357 KL (over 6.9 Crore Litres) of Diesel on Saturday. "The Company catered to a wide ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of fuel in Odisha and assured the public of adequate availability of LPG, petrol, and diesel across the state. Addressing a press briefing at the Annapurna Conference Hall in Lok Seva Bhawan, Singh, along with senior officials and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), dismissed rumours regarding the shortage of 5 kg LPG cylinders ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Dhabas and small roadside eateries in Uttarakhand's Dehradun are facing the impact of the price hike in commercial LPG cylinders, leading to operational disruptions. A dhaba owner said, "The supply continues, because we cannot afford it. We have switched to other alternatives like wood fire." Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Latest News: NC JCM Demands OPS Restoration, Pension Reform and Extension for Submission Deadline. Another dhaba owner told A ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Dhabas and small roadside eateries in Uttarakhand's Dehradun are facing the impact of the price hike in commercial LPG cylinders, leading to operational disruptions. A dhaba owner said, "The supply continues, because we cannot afford it. We have switched to other alternatives like wood fire." Another dhaba owner told ANI, "We are facing a severe problem. There is an issue in supplying the orders to the customers as well. There is a price rise in e ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a clarification on the availability of 5 kg LPG cylinders, reassuring students, migrant labourers, and other vulnerable consumers amid ongoing supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. "There is no restriction on 5Kg cylinders marketed by Oil Marketing Companies for migrant labours and students on production of ID proof and 5Kg domestic cylinders sold by OMCs on e-KYC. Enforcement is only on illegal cylinders and black marketing ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt's decision to ban the sale of 5kg LPG cylinders in open market has left many concerned, particularly migrant students who depend on this affordable and convenient cooking fuel option.Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday announced that the unauthorised sale of the 5kg cylinders in the open market has been banned with immediate effect. Dealers have also been warned against illegally refilling such cylinders. "Open sale of these sma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): To ensure a smooth supply of LPG, the direct sale of cylinders from warehouses has been prohibited in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister's Office said on Sunday. Additionally, the availability of 5 kg LPG cylinders has been significantly expanded, the CMO stated. Earlier, in a relief move for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners, the government has allowed the sale of 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders without requiring address proof ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): In a relief move for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners, the government has allowed the sale of 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders without requiring address proof. People can now get these cylinders from authorised distributors by showing only a valid ID card. Chandra Prakash, President of the All India LPG Distributors Federation, welcomed the decision and called it "a good gesture" for vulnerable sections. "FTL connections can be given ...Read More >
Kochi, April 5 (UNI) DP World Cochin has set a new operational benchmark by handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from a single vessel, marking the highest volume ever achieved at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, a 366-metre-long ultra large container vessel (ULCV), surpassing the previous high of over 6,000 TEUs handled from MSC Aurora. The milestone highlights the terminal's growing capability to efficiently manage next-generation contai ...Read More >
Indore: In view of the ongoing nationwide LPG supply constraints triggered by global geopolitical tensions, the Indore district administration, on Saturday, temporarily suspended the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to ensure uninterrupted availability for domestic households. The decision aims to conserve existing stocks and channel them exclusively towards meeting the cooking needs of ordinary families. This move aligns with similar measures taken across several states to safeguard domesti ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the country is facing a gas shortage, with people stuck in long queues. He blamed the government's foreign policy for the crisis, noting that attention has not been paid to the issue. The shortage comes amid the West Asia conflict triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "There is a gas problem in the c ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. Also Read | Nagaland ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. While the state gove ...Read More >
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) completes four years since its signing today, marking an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia, stated the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Since its signing on April 2 2022, the Agreement has played a pivotal role in enhancing trade flows, fostering industry linkages, and creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and employment in both countries. Trade grow ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which took stock of a range of issues, including LPG supplies, aviation turbine fuel price hike, and customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products till June this year. The meeting was attended by Cabinet ministers Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), Hardeep Singh Puri (Petroleum), Manohar Lal (Power), Jagat Prakash Nadda (Chemical & Fertilisers), S Jaishankar (External Affairs) ...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 >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday imposed import curbs on all forms of articles of gold, silver and platinum, a move aimed at checking misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). These restrictions will apply irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, shipment status, or any other commitment, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Accordingly, the benefit of transitional arrangements shall not be available. " ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) has emerged as a key pillar of bilateral engagement, delivering tangible benefits for businesses, MSMEs, workers, and consumers in both countries, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement here on Thursday. Marking four years since its signing today, this pact is an important milestone in the evolving economic partnership between India and Australia. Since the beginning of the Ind-Aus ECTA in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed in July last year, is likely to come into force in the next 30-45 days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last month in Cameroon. "The United Kingdom is also very pleased at the speed with which the India-UK Free ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is preparing to reduce import duties and, if needed, regulate exports to ensure enough supply of essential goods within the country, as global trade faces disruption due to the ongoing Iran war, according to a Reuters report. Supply Chains Under Pressure The conflict in West Asia has disturbed global supply chains, affecting the movement of key goods such as energy, fertilisers, food items and industrial inputs. Rising tensions have increased freight costs and caused delays, m ...Read More >
As the West Asia war entered its fifth week, the government on Wednesday implemented concessions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) announced during the Union Budget 2026-27. SEZ manufacturers have been facing pressures amid global geopolitical tensions and the US tariff impact from last year. This "one-time concession" will remain in place from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the government said. ".. to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the SEZs due to ongoing global tr ...Read More >
These restrictions will operate irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, shipment status, or any other commitment, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. The government on Wednesday announced curbs on imports of gold, platinum and silver jewellery with immediate effect, a move aimed at checking misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). These restrictions will operate irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter ...Read More >
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