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Nagpur, March 26 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that a sudden increase in the sales of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer indicated possible panic buying, and warned against hoarding.Panic buying of fuels and fertilizers has been seen in many parts of the...

New Delhi, March 26 The Delhi Police have arrested the owner of a gas agency for allegedly hoarding and illegally selling LPG cylinders in the Ranhola area of outer Delhi, seizing 459 cylinders during a raid, an official said on Thursday.The accused, identified as Susheel Kumar Singhal, owner...

New Delhi, March 26: In a major enforcement action under the Essential Commodities Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday uncovered an illegal operation involving the hoarding and misuse of LPG cylinders in the Ranhola area of Outer Delhi. A total of...

New Delhi, March 25 – In a major crackdown on the illegal sale of cooking gas, the Dwarka police in Delhi have busted an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and distribution racket operating out of the Chhawla area, officials said on Wednesday.The operation, carried out on Tuesday by a joint team of...

New Delhi, March 25 AAP MLA Aaley Mohammad Iqbal questioned the government in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday about the steps it was taking to address the LPG shortage.Iqbal was the sole AAP MLA present in the House, despite his party's boycott of the Budget Session.His father, Shoeb Iqbal...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of seven empowered groups to address the potential long-term impacts of the West Asia conflict and urged states to work with the Centre in a "Team India" approach to mitigate the crisis. Highlighting the "serious consequences of the war,"...

Itanagar, March 24 The Papum Pare administration in Arunachal Pradesh has established monitoring committees to regulate the supply and distribution of LPG and petroleum products, officials said on Tuesday.The move is intended to prevent hoarding and black marketing, and to ensure the...

Hyderabad, March 24 – Several petrol pumps in Hyderabad were closed on Tuesday, while long queues were seen at some filling stations that were open, despite authorities maintaining that there was no shortage of petrol, diesel, or domestic LPG anywhere in Telangana."No stock" signs were put up...

New Delhi, March 24 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia situation in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a "pre-prepared text full of self-praise" regarding all that he claims to have achieved in the last 11 years.Congress general...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to recognize that, regardless of the severity of the crisis, it is "our collective responsibility" to sustain India's rapid growth.He stated that this moment also presents a significant opportunity for state...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to establish dedicated monitoring mechanisms for migrant workers and vulnerable sections, cautioning that the ongoing West Asia conflict could pose a significant challenge for the country in the coming months...

Jaipur, March 23 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma assured on Monday that there was adequate availability of petrol, diesel, LPG, and fertilizers across the state, urging citizens not to panic. He directed officials to take strict action against hoarding, black marketing, illegal...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all state governments to take strict action against individuals attempting to exploit the ongoing global energy crisis through the black market and hoarding of gas cylinders.This appeal comes in response to the nationwide...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the nation to be prepared, united, and vigilant, as the difficult circumstances created around the world due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are expected to last for a long time."The effects of these difficult...

New Delhi, March 22 Three men were arrested in southwest Delhi's Mahipalpur for allegedly hoarding LPG cylinders to sell them at a higher price, police said on Sunday.They were identified as Krishna, Dinesh Sahu, and Mithilesh, aged 33, 46, and 39, all from Bihar but living in Delhi.The...

Itanagar, March 20 The Itanagar Capital Region administration has launched a helpline to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and price manipulation of LPG cylinders in the face of panic buying triggered by global supply chain disruptions, an official said on Friday.Capital Region Deputy...

The government today reassured that all refineries are operating at maximum capacity with adequate crude oil reserves. Domestic LPG production is stable, and sufficient stock is available. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New Delhi today...

Dubai, March 19 Authorities and businesses in the UAE and across the Gulf region are working around the clock to ensure the supply of essential goods amid an unprecedented period of conflict and uncertainty following the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.While calm has prevailed...

Lunglei, March 18, 2026: The Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei District, Pi Navneet Mann, has issued a notification designating the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) as the Joint Control Room to monitor the availability and distribution of essential commodities, particularly Petroleum, Oil...

Patna, March 16 The Bihar government on Monday asserted that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, or diesel in the state, warning of strict action against hoarding and black marketing.The assurance came during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit.According to...