New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition for “crying foul” over the revision in the LPG prices, while asserting that Indian households continue to get cooking gas at among the lowest prices in the world. This came amid the Opposition’s criticism of the government as domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second hike in three months as state-owned oil marketing companies continue to face…
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New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Sunday said the Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada.A beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) pays an effective Rs 642 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, and the general consumer in Delhi Rs 942, against a cost to supply that has now risen to over Rs 1,600, the ministry said in…
Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government is closely monitoring market prices and will not allow any unfair increase in the cost of essential commodities, directing officials across districts to take stringent action against violators. In a post on X, Sarma said the government and administration are keeping “a close eye on the market” to ensure stability in prices and protect consumers from abnormal escalation.“Our Govt and adminis…
Shimla, April 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc over the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, asserting that the proposed legislation represented not just a policy initiative but the core ideological conviction of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women-led development. Singh told the media here that since 2014, the Modi government has fundamentally shifted the paradi…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Jaipur Lok Sabha MP Manju Sharma stated that the vision of reserving seats for women dates back to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who initiated such a move during his tenure as President of the Ahmedabad Municipality. She emphasised that the spirit of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam reflects this very vision. Through this landmark legislation, women will receive 33 per cent reservation in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, ensuring their meaningful participation…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam marks a historic step towards strengthening women’s participation in politics, ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies.Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference at Birla Auditorium, CM Sharma stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the legislation will empower women to actively contribute to gov…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming changes in LPG refill booking timelines, terming them misleading and unfounded.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) clarified that no revisions have been made to the existing refill booking norms for LPG connections.The ministry stated that some media reports and social media posts had claimed that refill booking timelines had been altered to 45 days for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiari…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), near-universal LPG coverage has now been achieved and there were about 10.56 crore PMUY connections across the country (as on March 1, 2026), including 52.60 lakh connections in Maharashtra and 43.92 lakh connections in Gujarat, the Parliament was informed on Monday.The government recently approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under PMUY during financial year 2025-26 to clear pend…
Ahmedabad, March 22 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation for 24 development projects worth over Rs 707 crore in Amreli district, emphasising the state government’s focus on infrastructure expansion and rural development.Of the total, 14 projects worth Rs 681.78 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for 10 projects valued at Rs 25.23 crore.Addressing a gathering at the Amreli APMC, Patel said the state government would ensur…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recent tensions in the Gulf region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have once again exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains.For a country like India — historically dependent on imported hydrocarbons — such disruptions inevitably trigger concerns about fuel shortages. In recent weeks, social media has amplified anxieties around LPG availability, with visuals of long queues and delayed deliveries circulating widely.However, a closer and mor…