New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Crime Branch successfully dismantled an illegal LPG refilling and hoarding operation in the Bakkarwala area of Nangloi. Acting on specific and credible intelligence, the police conducted a well-coordinated raid that led to the seizure of 96 LPG cylinders, along with vehicles and equipment used in the illicit activity. Three accused persons involved in the racket have been apprehended. According to officials, the illegal operation involved the unauthorized storage, tam…
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New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Jute Commissioner has revised raw jute stock limits to zero for traders and balers and directed them to sell their entire holdings to jute mills by May 5, 2026, the government said on Monday.The move was prompted by a sharp rise in raw jute prices that have remained well above the Minimum Support Price for 2025‑26, an official statement said.It aims to improve availability of raw jute for manufacturers and protect workers’ interests. The government revised earl…
Bhopal, April 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its shift towards piped natural gas (PNG), with the state government stepping up efforts to boost connections even as large parts of the existing network remain under-utilised.State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput on Monday said the focus is now on converting pipeline coverage into active users while continuing strict action against LPG black marketing.Highlighting the ground situation, the Minister said PNG infrastructu…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a significant crackdown on the illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, the Delhi Police arrested one person linked to a black marketing syndicate and recovered 57 HP gas cylinders along with refilling equipment from Rohini, officials said on Sunday. In what officials described as a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch (NR-1) of the Delhi Police, acting on specific and credible intelligence, carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations in the Rohini area of Delhi. …
New Delhi/Khargone, April 17 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday directed strict legal action and immediate compensation after complaints of crop loss due to substandard seeds in Madhya Pradesh.The minister met a group of young farmers from Dhar and Khargone districts at his official residence in New Delhi on Friday.The farmers informed him about severe losses in their bitter gourd crop. They said poor-quality seeds and saplings were responsibl…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The NESCO drug party case in Mumbai has taken a dramatic turn with investigators uncovering the criminal background of the family of the main accused, Anand Patel. Officials said he is the son of alleged “ration mafia” kingpin Lakhan Patel, who has a long history of serious criminal cases in the Kalyan-Dombivli region.According to police sources, multiple cases involving serious offences have been registered against Lakhan Patel across several police stations in Kalyan an…
Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a strong state-wide drive against the black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders under the Essential Commodities Act. In the latest enforcement action, officials conducted inspections at 2,840 locations, seized 3,961 LPG cylinders, and registered First Information Reports in 11 cases. Separately, inspections were conducted at 734 petrol pumps across the state, resulting in one First Information Report.Additional Chief Secretary…
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have strained global petroleum supply chains, the Maharashtra government, in coordination with major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), on Monday issued a firm assurance of adequate fuel availability across the state. State authorities and representatives from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) confirmed that stocks o…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG.The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate information through…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government on Saturday said that 5 kg LPG cylinders are available at distributors on showing a valid ID without the need for address proof.The Government said it is taking comprehensive steps to ensure smooth availability of fuel and energy supplies, even as tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over global energy flows.“The 5 Kg FTL cylinders are available at nearby LPG Distributorsh…