Bhubaneswar, March 30 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed district collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict...
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to India for its support in providing fuel to the country during the West Asia crisis, following the arrival of a major shipment of petroleum in Colombo. In a social media post, President Dissanayake stated that he had...
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Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena assured the public that there is an adequate supply of LPG, petrol, and diesel in the state, urging citizens not to panic.On March 29, Aizawl: Following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) and a recent high-level meeting...
New Delhi, March 29 The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) expressed concern on Sunday over the "panic buying" of fuel and a surge in LPG cylinder bookings amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging people to avoid hoarding as it creates "artificial shortages".It also called for...
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New Delhi, March 29 – Domestic LPG cylinder supplies are normal across the country, with over 5.5 million refills delivered on Saturday, while another 64,000 free 5 kg cylinders have also been sold, and no shortages have been reported at LPG distribution centers, the Ministry of Petroleum said...
Colombo, March 29 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for sending an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruptions in the island nation caused by the West Asia conflict.A shipment of 38,000 MT of fuel, comprising 20,000 MT of...
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New Delhi, March 29 – As many as 6,000 PNG consumers have now surrendered their LPG connections in order to make more LPG available to those who do not have access to piped natural gas amid the disruption in supplies due to the Iran war, a top Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry official said on...
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Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government stated today that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at all petrol pumps across the country. In a statement, the government informed that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered in the country on Friday. The government...
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Chandigarh, March 28 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reassured the public on Saturday that there is no need for panic buying of fuel, emphasizing that adequate stock is available."We have sufficient oil stocks, just as we did until recently. Our domestic LPG supply is also ample. I urge...
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Chandigarh, March 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently supported his citizens, whether it’s the COVID-19 pandemic or the ongoing West Asia conflict, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday.Saini also accused the Congress and other opposition parties of politicizing...
Reasi, March 28, 2026: Residents of Reasi have welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a relief for the public, farmers, and traders. The excise duty on petrol has been reduced to 3%, while the duty on diesel is now zero.Residents expressed their...
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Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the Centre's decision to reduce the special additional excise duty on petrol is a masterstroke that will provide relief to citizens.In a post on X, Shinde accused the Opposition of instilling fear among people that...
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Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Friday that his government is closely monitoring the fuel supply situation in the state by setting up a committee.Reddy, who participated in the video conference held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chief ministers over...
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Bhubaneswar, March 27 In response to the Central Government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, the main opposition party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), demanded a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by the Odisha government on fuel, citing that the...
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New Delhi, March 27 The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" regarding fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying this move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary citizens.The government has...
March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India...
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March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India...
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New Delhi, March 27 There is no possibility of imposing a lockdown in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, and indicated raising additional resources to compensate for the shortfall arising from the excise duty cut on diesel and petrol.She also...
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March 27, New Delhi: Continuing its efforts to keep the media informed about the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government of India held its regular interaction at the National Media Centre. Representatives from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways...
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Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis."Prioritizing the welfare of citizens, Modi has made a historic decision to protect...
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