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Hyderabad: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed all the States and Union Territories (UTs) that the daily quantity of five kg FTL cylinder in each State available for disbursal to migrant laborers is being doubled. This is based on the average daily supply of cylinders to migrant laborers during second and third March 2026 beyond the limit of 20 per cent. These five kg FTL cylinders will be at disposal of the State government and its civil supplies department for supplying onl ...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 >
A bench of justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla ruled that no mandamus can be issued for enforcing a statement made at a press conference. "The prayer in the writ petition for direction to implement the assurance made in the press conference dated March 29, 2020, of the chief minister is misconceived and is accordingly rejected," the court said. "We, however, reiterate our clear opinion that no mandamus can be issued to enforce the statement made by the chief minister in the press confe ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A shortage of labour in the LPG distribution network has begun to impact supply logistics in the hill resort town of Shimla, with Kashmiri migrant workers considered the backbone of the cylinder delivery system planning to return home amid falling earnings and fuel scarcity. While officials and suppliers maintain that domestic LPG supply remains largely normal, the disruption in workforce availability has slowed distribution cycles and triggered ...Read More >
Bhopal, Apr 6 (PTI) Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Monday said they are maintaining steady and adequate supplies of LPG and automotive fuel in Madhya Pradesh despite the ongoing war in West Asia and allayed fears of shortages. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) asserted domestic LPG supplies have been prioritised and cylinder deliveries continue as normal. IOCL Chief General Manager and its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that an assurance given by then chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in March 2020 on payment of rent on behalf of poor tenants during the Covid-induced lockdown cannot be enforced by his statement was not followed up by any official action. The ruling by a bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and O P Shukla came on an appeal by the Delhi government against a single judge's 2021 decision, which held that the chief minister's promise to the citiz ...Read More >
Also Read | Nandigram to Bhabanipur, 5 key seats that will define West Bengal elections "TMC is bringing back that episode in history. A specific religious group will make it impossible for you to survive. There is a conspiracy to wipe out Bengal's culture and honour. Enough is enough. Those who are trying to change the identity of Bengal have to leave for good," Modi said. To be sure, the English version of TMC's document is called "Manifesto 2026" and in Hindi it is titled "Ghoshana Patra, 2 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Sunday imposed a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns, warning of stringent action against any violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to prevent any shortage and ensure adherence to norms."Residents have been advised not to visit gas agencies or storage points or gather in crowds, as booked cylinders are being delivered to homes within the stipulated time," Gupta said ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an important decision, the Delhi High Court has overturned a 2021 single-judge order which had said that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement during the COVID-19 lockdown about paying rent for poor tenants was legally enforceable. A Division Bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla clarified that a statement made during a press conference cannot be treated as a legal promise enforceable by courts. The Bench emphasised that no writ of mandamus can comp ...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 >
Hooghly (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Tanmay Ghosh, from Srirampur Assembly constituency in Hooghly, on Sunday, said that the people of Bengal will not forget the alleged "harassment of Bengalis and Bengal" through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. On Union HM Amit Shah's statement, TMC candidate from Srrirampur assembly in Hooghly, Tanmay Ghosh told ANI, "... BJP is the party that uses the picture of Kolkata in their UP website. So b ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made the Malda gherao of judicial officers the fulcrum of the BJP's campaign on lawlessness in West Bengal, accusing the TMC government of running a "maha jungleraj" and pitching the 2026 assembly polls as a straight contest between the "bhay" spread by the ruling party and the BJP's "bharosa". Addressing his first election rally in Cooch Behar in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi used the Malda incident to sharpen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nearly eight lakh new piped gas consumers have joined the fold over the past month amid a drive by the govt and gas companies to push its use and reduce dependence on cooking gas cylinders, a top official said Sunday."We have managed quite well, delivering around 50 lakh cylinders consistently, fully meeting domestic demand and up to 80% of commercial demand. There is no reason for anybody to fear shortages," the official told TOI. Around half the new piped gas connections - to househ ...Read More >
Hooghly (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Tanmay Ghosh, from Srirampur Assembly constituency in Hooghly, on Sunday, said that the people of Bengal will not forget the alleged "harassment of Bengalis and Bengal" through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. On Union HM Amit Shah's statement, TMC candidate from Srrirampur assembly in Hooghly, Tanmay Ghosh told ANI, "... BJP is the party that uses the picture of Kolkata in their UP website. So b ...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, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to make the LPG distribution system more transparent and efficient, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from godowns, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. She said the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued clear instructions to all distributors, stating that any such sale is illegal and will attract strict action. At the same time, the government has significantly expanded the availability of ...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 >
Cooch Behar, Apr 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made the Malda gherao of judicial officers the centrepiece of the BJP's campaign on lawlessness in West Bengal, alleging it reflected the TMC's "sponsored maha jungleraj" and framing the assembly polls as a battle between the "bhay" (fear) spread by the ruling party and the BJP's "bharosa" (trust). Addressing his first rally in Bengal after the election schedule was announced, Modi used the Malda incident to sharpen the BJP's twin ...Read More >
Cooch Behar (West Bengal) [India], April 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Trinamool Congress of opposing the SIR so that "infiltrators are not identified" and alleged that a "ruthless government has turned Bengal into a hub of migration" . Addressing a rally here, he also targeted Trinamool Congress over its comments concerning the Citizenship Amendment Act said the party wants to "strip citizenship from those Hindu refugees who have been granted it". "These Trinamool pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The Delhi government on Sunday announced a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns and warned of tough action against violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to prevent a crunch and ensure compliance with norms. "Residents have been advised not to visit gas agencies or storage points or gather in crowds, as booked cylinders are being delivered to homes within the stipulated time," G ...Read More >
Cooch Behar, Apr 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday turned the Malda gherao of judicial officers into the fulcrum of the BJP's campaign on lawlessness in West Bengal, calling it a sign of TMC's "maha jungleraj" and pitching the assembly polls as a contest between the "bhay" spread by the ruling party and the BJP's "bharosa". Addressing his first election rally in Bengal in Cooch Behar after the poll schedule was announced, Modi used the Malda incident to sharpen the BJP's twin campa ...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 >
Kolkata, Apr 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made the Malda gherao of judicial officers the fulcrum of the BJP's campaign on lawlessness in West Bengal, accusing the TMC government of running a "maha jungleraj" and pitching the 2026 assembly polls as a straight contest between the "bhay" spread by the ruling party and the BJP's "bharosa". Addressing his first election rally in Cooch Behar in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi used the Malda incident to sharp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Quadruple amputee Payal Nag of Balangir in Odisha scripted a moment of history at the Hyundai World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, by clinching gold in the finale. She became the first archer to compete without limbs at this level. Payal sealed the victory by defeating her fellow Indian and world No 1 Sheetal Devi by a 139-136 scoreline and clinched gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok with seven gold medals. Who is Payal ? Payal, the daughter of a migrant labourer ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's teenaged para archer Payal Nag was on top of the world in Bangkok on Saturday. The quadruple amputee produced a stunning upset as she upstaged her world No. 1 teammate Sheetal Devi to clinch gold in Women's Compound final at the World Archery Para Series meet. The 18-year-old Payal, competing in only her second international event after making her debut at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, showed great composure and steely nerves to beat Sheetal 139-136. It was Paya ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday released its list of star campaigners for Phase I of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, featuring top party leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and AITC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The list includes key names such as Subrata Bakshi, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas, Kalyan Banerjee, Dr Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Dr Shashi Panja, Snehasis Chakraborty, Birbaha Hansda, ac ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday released its list of star campaigners for Phase I of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, featuring top party leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and AITC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The list includes key names such as Subrata Bakshi, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas, Kalyan Banerjee, Dr Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Dr Shashi Panja, Snehasis Chakraborty, Birbaha Hansda, ac ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A shortage of labour in the LPG distribution network has begun to impact supply logistics in the hill resort town of Shimla, with Kashmiri migrant workers considered the backbone of the cylinder delivery system planning to return home amid falling earnings and fuel scarcity. While officials and suppliers maintain that domestic LPG supply remains largely normal, the disruption in workforce availability has slowed distribution cycles and triggered ...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 >
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