Commercial LPG shortage strains Jamshedpur economy

Jamshedpur: The ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has intensified across the city, severely affecting businesses, essential services, and industrial operations. Supply from Bharat Gas and Hindustan Petroleum has come to a complete halt,…

Centre Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each in a bid to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices. Following the revision, excise duty has been brought down to Rs 3 per litre on petrol and…

India’s Pragmatic Middle East Policy Strengthens Strategic Ties with Israel

Washington: India’s balanced and pragmatic approach to the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East is expected to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel, according to a report by the US-based think tank Middle East…

Centre Boosts Commercial LPG Supply to 70% Amid Shortage

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday raised the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 70 per cent of demand, up from 50 per cent earlier, to ease pressure on industrial and commercial users affected by supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

All fuel outlets operating normally, rapid rollout of PNG connections underway: Centre

New Delhi: The Centre has assured that petrol pumps across the country are functioning normally with adequate fuel stocks, while efforts are being intensified to expand Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections nationwide.

According to the government,…

Andhra bus fire tragedy: Govt sets up control room, issues helpline numbers

Amaravati: Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have set up multiple control rooms and released helpline numbers following the bus accident in Markapuram district that claimed 14 lives and left several others injured.

A command control room has been…

JSERC rejects Tata Power’s Rs133.89 Cr plan

Jamshedpur: In a significant regulatory move, the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) has rejected a  Rs 133.89 crore investment proposal by Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) for its thermal power plant in Jamshedpur.

India has 60 days of crude reserves, one month of LPG supply secured: Govt assures no shortage

New Delhi — The Indian government on Thursday assured that the country’s petroleum and LPG supply situation remains fully secure, urging citizens not to fall for what it described as a “mischievous and coordinated misinformation…

Jharkhand High Court raps govt, summons top forest official over tiger conservation at Palamu Tiger Reserve

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday expressed strong displeasure with the state government and the Forest Department over what it termed a lax approach to tiger conservation at the Palamu Tiger Reserve.

Hearing a Public Interest…

Jharkhand High Court flags gaps in probes after 437 custodial deaths since 2018

Ranchi — The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over 437 deaths reported in police and judicial custody across the state since 2018, highlighting shortcomings in mandatory judicial and magisterial inquiries.

The…