New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Shopkeepers in the national Capital on Wednesday welcomed the government’s decision to reduce the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, saying the move would bring much-needed relief to businesses already burdened by rising costs.Following the reduction in rates, traders said the cut would ease operational expenses for small establishments, particularly in the food and hospitality sector.Speaking to IANS, a shopkeeper said, “It is a very good decision that the pri…
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The government has revised the windfall tax on exports of petroleum products, raising the levy on petrol while reducing the duty on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), with the changes taking effect from Wednesday.According to a Finance Ministry notification, the revised rates — which came into effect from July 1 — increase the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol exports to Rs 4 per litre from Rs 1.5 per litre earlier.At the same time, the export duty o…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.5 across major cities, providing relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments that depend on the fuel for cooking.The revised rates came into effect from July 1.According to the revised price list, the commercial LPG cylinder price has been cut by Rs 183.5 in Delhi and Lucknow, Rs 181.5 in Chandigarh, Rs 174 in Kolkata and Rs 17…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in central Delhi, where workers associated with the Central Vista redevelopment project were residing. The blaze rapidly spread through the settlement, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS).According to preliminary reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Officials said explosions in commercial and small …
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Nearly 1.47 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in the last three days against fresh bookings of around 1.36 crore cylinders as normal supply of cooking gas for household continues to be maintained across the country despite the supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday. No dry-outs have been reported from any LPG distributorship across the country, the stateme…
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre over rising prices and economic concerns, alleging that the government was avoiding questions on inflation while attempting to divert public attention to other issues. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said people across the country were increasingly worried about their economic future and the rising cost of living. He argued that concerns about inflation, fuel prices, and household exp…
Patna, June 4 (IANS) Bihar’s Fire Services and Home Guards Director General Shobha Ahotkar on Thursday warned that both private and government hospitals, as well as hotels that do not comply with the fire safety norms, will be sealed. The DG also highlighted that private hospitals across the state have been asked to submit an ‘electrical load analysis’ certificate within a week.Her announcement came after at least five patients died in a tragic fire at Prasad Hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, wit…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Rising prices of petrol, diesel, and CNG have triggered concern among commuters and transport workers in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, with many residents saying the increase is putting pressure on household budgets and affecting their livelihoods.In Delhi, several residents and daily commuters voiced frustration over the repeated hikes, saying the rising fuel costs are becoming difficult to manage.A taxi driver in the national capital said that frequent increases we…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Centre on Monday said around 1.72 crore LPG cylinders were delivered across the country during the last four days against bookings of nearly 1.66 crore cylinders.The update was shared during a media briefing held at the National Media Centre, where officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas and External Affairs provided details on fuel availability and measures being taken to maintain stability across key sectors.“During last 4 days, about 1.72 Cror…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative to promote scientific temperament among young Indians.Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Gadkari said the new technology uses a blend of ethanol and water to generate flames suitable for cooking purposes.“By mixing …