Chennai, April 1 (IANS) A sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices has come into effect in Chennai from April 1, raising concerns among traders and consumers about a likely surge in food prices across the city.As part of the monthly price revision carried out by oil marketing companies, the cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 203. The price has risen from Rs 2,043.50 to Rs 2,246.50, marking a significant jump that directly impacts businesses dependent on bulk…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Responding to the directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Delhi government has doubled commercial LPG cylinder allocation in the National Capital Territory from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders (19 kg equivalent) per day, Minister for Food & Supplies Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday, adding that 70 teams are acting against hoarders. This enhanced supply, effective immediately, covers critical sectors such as essential services, hotels, indus…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that it has allowed another 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories (UTs), which would take overall allocation to 50 per cent (including 10 per cent allocation based on ease of doing reforms for PNG expansion).This additional 20 per cent allocation will be given on priority to sectors like restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing/dairy, subsidised canteens/outlets run by state gov…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) The district administration in Patna has intensified its crackdown on the black marketing of LPG cylinders, with District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S.M. warning of strict action against offenders.Addressing the media, the DM said continuous raids are being conducted against individuals and establishments involved in the illegal use and storage of domestic LPG cylinders.He asserted that the administration is committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of gas to households a…
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa on Wednesday informed the Legislative Council that the state is facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and urged hotel owners and other commercial users to cooperate for a week until fresh supplies arrive.The minister said that only a limited number of commercial cooking gas cylinders can currently be supplied to hotels, restaurants, industries, and dhabas due to restrictions and supply issues.Muniyappa s…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Pakistan government’s unilateral decision to not allow their team from playing against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 has thrown the finances of Sri Lanka Cricket in a lurch with the co-hosts now taking up the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their expected losses, reports said on Thursday.The T20 World Cup co-hosts, Sri Lanka Cricket, have now written to the PCB, highlighting major losses following Pakistan’s decisio…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent during FY 2024-25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.The buoyant growth in the services sector has been found to be a major driver with a robust growth of 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26 for financial services, real estate, professional services, and public administration.Trade, hotels, transport, and com…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Department on Tuesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) allowing restaurants, hotels, and orchestra bars across the state to remain open until 5:00 AM for the New Year. The government resolution, dated December 30, 2025, aims to streamline the annual permission process and accommodate the high demand during the year-end holiday season.According to the resolution, the relaxation of operating hours applies to December 31 (New Year’s Eve). On these days, e…