Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved eight key proposals, including the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, aimed at boosting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure across the state in line with the broader push for clean and sustainable energy.The proposals, spanning eight departments, received Cabinet approval at a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday.Bri…
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New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday chaired the fourth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), reviewing the situation in West Asia and assessing India’s preparedness amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.Describing the situation in West Asia as “uncertain and volatile”, the minister emphasised the need for India to remain prepared not only for de-escalation but also for any renewed escalation.He also said the government, under Prime Minister Narend…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended removing excise duty on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower prices and promote consumption of the green fuel to meet India’s target of achieving a 15 per cent share of natural gas in the fuel mix by 2030.The key recommendations include removing the 14 per cent excise duty to make CNG a more attractive fuel option and also lowering GST on CNG vehicle…
Amaravati, April 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has set a target of 10 lakh Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections within the next six months. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday emphasised the need to promote the use of PNG as a preferred alternative. Reviewing the domestic gas supply with officials at the secretariat on Friday, the Chief Minister directed officials and oil companies to address domestic gas supply challenges arising due to global conflicts. Chandrababu Naidu instructed officia…
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…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with more than 51.5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8 despite disruptions in supply due to the West Asia crisis, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.Online LPG bookings have increased to about 98 per cent, and no dry-outs have been reported at distributorships. The Delivery Authentication Code-based deliveries have risen to around 92 per cent to prevent diversion at the distributor level.More than…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, held its third meeting to assess India’s readiness in the face of the evolving situation in West Asia. The high-powered group reviewed measures to ensure energy security, food supply stability, and overall economic resilience.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh directed all ministries to remain vigilant and focus on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building. He stated tha…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) LPG supply across the country remains smooth with adequate stock available, and efforts are being made round-the-clock to ensure uninterrupted availability of cylinders for households, Indian Oil Corporation Limited said on Wednesday.In a post on social media platform X, the country’s largest oil marketing company urged consumers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary bookings, assuring that sufficient cylinders are readily accessible and distribution systems are functi…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday introduced a new formula for LPG allocation aimed at supporting critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture.According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the revised policy will ensure bulk LPG supply to a wide range of industries, including pharma, food, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols.These sectors are cons…
Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on the supply system of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in the state, along with the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, was held on Tuesday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara. Senior officials from the department and representatives of oil and gas marketing companies attended the meeting.Discussions focused on the current status of LPG supply across the state, the distr…