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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Kolkata: Buyers may advance their gold jewellery purchases for the April-July wedding season by booking orders on Akshaya Tritiya if the recent softening in prices persists, said Arun Narayan, chief executive of Tanishq, the jewellery division of Titan. Demand is expected to skew toward 18-carat and lightweight designs in eastern and northern markets, while western and southern regions could see stronger traction for heavier pieces, he told ET. Also Read | Gold hoarding by central banks picks ...Read More >
The government on Monday said prices of essential commodities remain stable despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, asserting that there has been no "unusual volatility" and that it is closely monitoring both wholesale and retail markets across the country. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Anupam Mishra, additional secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, said the Centre is "keeping a close watch on the food security situation in the country" amid global uncertainties. Also R ...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 >
ROORKEE: In a major action under 'Operation Prahar', Uttarakhand special task force (STF) on Saturday busted an illegal LPG storage racket and recovered 101 domestic gas cylinders from the South Civil Lines area in Roorkee. Police here have registered a case under sections of the Essential commodities act.Acting on specific inputs about hoarding and black-marketing of LPG cylinders amid an ongoing supply crunch, an STF team conducted a raid at a premises. Most of the seized cylinders were report ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday reassured citizens that the supply of both domestic and commercial LPG in the capital is stable and urged them to avoid crowding gas agencies. She emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG -- or any other fuel -- in the national capital, and urged people not to be misled by rumours. Sharing the latest data, the Chief Minister said that on April 3, a total of 1,11,504 LPG bookings were recorded across Delhi. In contrast, the thre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday quelled concerns over cooking gas availability in the capital, asserting that LPG supply remains "stable and adequate" as authorities step up action against alleged hoarding and black marketing. In a statement, Gupta said there was "no shortage of LPG or any other fuel" in Delhi and urged residents not to be misled by rumours. "There is no need for panic," she said, calling on consumers to avoid crowding distribution centres a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Department seized 3,699 domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 to April 3, in a crackdown against black marketeers and hoarders, reports said. The cylinders are estimated to be valued at Rs 1.20 crore. The department has booked 1,275 cases under Section 6A of Essential Commodities Act and lodged 216 FIRs for several violations. The district collectors are empowered to seize essential commodities when black-marketing and hoarding is su ...Read More >
During the operation led by vigilance cell head Ganesh Bellale, the team caught the racketeers red-handed as they breached the seals of HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) tankers to pilfer gas into smaller commercial and domestic cylinders, the official said. Two suspects were apprehended at the scene. The team seized two tankers (MH 43 K 5921 and MH 43 CK 5747) carrying a combined 35,220 kg of LPG along with 26 cylinders, including 19.2 kg commercial and 14.2 kg domestic units. Th ...Read More >
Following the action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that "any attempt to exploit consumers or manipulate LPG distribution will invite the strictest possible action". Gupta reiterated the government's "zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding" and said it will continue to act decisively against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG supply in the national capital. According to the statement, Thursday's action followed inputs from a sting op ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has seized 3,699 LPG cylinders worth Rs 1.10 crore from hoarders and black marketers across the state during a crackdown from March 12- April 3. Among the seized property, there were 70 small cylinders. As part of the crackdown the department registered 1,275 cases under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, while the police have registered 216 First Information Reports (FIR). The provision enables district collectors to confiscate ess ...Read More >
The Centre has decided to act against rumours and misinformation concerning the availability of LPG cylinders and other petroleum products amid the global energy crisis due to the Iran war. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has written to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, urging them to conduct daily press briefings and share accurate and timely information through social and electronic media. Currently, only 17 states and Union Territories are conducting press ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has directed all states to take measures to curb misinformation on the availability of petrol, diesel and gas, and to prevent black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories on Thursday, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal also emphasised the need for regular dissemination of information to assure citizens of adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG cylinders."...rumours continue to circul ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt said on Friday that it has implemented a multi-tiered strategy in coordination with the Centre for policy intervention, to ease pressure on LPG supplies.Additional commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their connections are registered under the correct name to prevent misuse and diversion. Jha also said that govt is pushing for the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG)."Wherever PNG co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for policy intervention has been rolled out to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector, the Delhi government said on Friday. The announcement came at a press conference held by the government's Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs. Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their co ...Read More >
New Delhi: With alleged misinformation on LPG supply shortage leading to panic buying, the Central government has directed all States and Union Territories to step up communication, noting that only 17 states are currently conducting regular press briefings to mitigate public anxiety. In an official order issed on Thursday (April 2), the Union Petroleum Ministry said that despite earlier instructions, false information is still circulating in some regions, causing unnecessary concerns among peo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday. A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said. The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area. Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The disruption in LPG supply has nearly driven autorickshaws off the road in the city. Commuters are mostly relying on CNG-fitted autorickshaws. Bowring Service Station on St. Mark's Road, one of the few LPG bunkers in service on Wednesday, ran out of supply on Thursday. A station-in-charge said that there would not be any supply on Friday as well. Sajan, who owns and drives an LPG-run autorickshaw, lives in KR Puram. "Someone told me in the morning that a bunker in Bannerghatta had ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Delhi government on Thursday cracked down on unauthorised LPG refilling centres in outer north Delhi's Alipur area and initiated legal action against those involved, officials said. Following the action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that "any attempt to exploit consumers or manipulate LPG distribution will invite the strictest possible action". Gupta reiterated the government's "zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding" and said it wil ...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 >
* 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 >
Ranchi: Apprehending that the fertiliser situation may worsen due to the West Asia, the state agriculture department has decided to deploy teams across the 24 districts to assess its availability and curb hoarding.Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey said, "A team has been formed to analyse the situation and carry out a comparison between the consumption of fertilisers vis-a-vis last year and this year's requirement.""The state can only monitor the situation, conduct raids and lodge FIRs agai ...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 >
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