Pune, May 30 (IANS) A major breakthrough has emerged in the investigation into the toxic liquor tragedy that claimed 18 lives in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifying adulterated methanol as the primary cause of the deaths. Acting on information provided by the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad police, the FDA conducted raids on premises linked to a company named Shri Rex International, which operates an office in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, and a warehou…
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Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday expressed serious concern over the deaths of 13 people after consuming illegal toxic liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad and directed the Police Commissioners of the two cities to take the strictest possible action and show absolutely no leniency toward those involved in manufacturing or distributing the hooch.He has instructed officials to conduct a thorough probe and ensure that nobody involved in the racket escapes…
Pune, May 29 (IANS) At least 13 people have died and several others are reported to be in critical condition after allegedly consuming toxic liquor in Maharashtra’s Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. An FIR has been registered at Dapodi Police Station under Crime No. 114/2026. The case has been filed under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 123 (causing hurt by means of harmful substances with intent to commit a crime), along with other relevant sections of the Bharatiya N…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects, launched with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore, marks a major step towards achieving the national target of gasifying 100 million tonnes (MT) of coal by 2030, to strengthen India’s energy security and reduce dependence on imports of key commodities such as LNG, urea, ammonia, and methanol, the government said on Wednesday.The Coal Ministry is gearing up to organise a roadshow on Thursday t…
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday travelled by bus instead of using his official convoy during an inspection of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Marg, backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid rising global uncertainties.New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday travelled by bus instead of using his official convoy during an inspection of the…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a scheme for the promotion of surface coal/lignite gasification projects with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore.The scheme is projected to create around 50,000 (direct and indirect) jobs across 25 projects in coal-bearing regions, according to an official statement.In a significant accompanying reform, the government has also extended coal linkage tenure up to 30 years under the “Prod…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is actively implementing a range of regulatory and facilitative measures to ensure continuity of industrial activities, maintain supply chain stability, and support key manufacturing amidst the evolving West Asia situation, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.The measures aim to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel and essential inputs while addressing operational challenges…
Patna, April 7 (IANS) The spurious liquor tragedy in Bihar’s East Champaran on Tuesday claimed eleven lives so far, while several others remain under treatment in critical condition. In response, the police have swung into “action mode”, launching extensive raids across Bihar, particularly in areas surrounding Motihari.Large quantities of illicit liquor have been seized during these operations.Addressing the situation, Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar termed the incident deeply tragi…
Patna, April 3 (IANS) In a suspected hooch tragedy in East Champaran district of Bihar, at least four people have died while more than a dozen others fell ill after allegedly consuming toxic liquor. The incident has triggered panic in the affected villages.According to sources, several persons consumed suspected spurious liquor in Balganga village under the Turkauliya police station area on Wednesday evening. The deceased have been identified as Pramod Yadav, Chandu Kumar, Parishan Manjhi and on…
Guwahati, Jan 5 (IANS) In a significant step towards clean fuel and environmental protection, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a photocatalytic material that can convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methanol fuel using sunlight.Even as the dependence on petroleum-based fuels continues to be a source of CO2 emissions, causing environmental stress and global warming, the study, published in the Journal of Materials Science, addresses the most essential…