restaurant industry

Mumbai, April 2 Following the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) said on Thursday that hospitality establishments, already facing difficulties due to the conflict in West Asia, are considering raising menu prices to...

Itanagar, Apr 2 The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has directed all hotels and restaurants to remove references to specific animal meats from their trade licence nomenclature and signboards, citing concerns over public decency and prevailing sensitivities, according to an official order...

Dehradun, March 27 Providing two meals a day for students residing in Karanpur, an education hub in the state capital, has not only become difficult but also expensive due to the shortage of commercial LPG supply.Once bustling with the activities of students preparing for competitive...

Kolkata, March 27 The Kolkata chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has initiated discussions with Bengal Gas Company Ltd (BGCL) to explore the feasibility of piped natural gas (PNG) as an alternative fuel for restaurants facing disruptions, amid a supply shortage of...

New Delhi, March 25 The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants on Wednesday not to levy additional charges, such as 'LPG charges' and 'fuel cost recovery', on consumers, as these constitute unfair trade practices, and strict action will be taken in case of...

Kolkata, March 23 The shortage of LPG cylinders continued in parts of West Bengal on Monday, with gas distributors, transporters, and restaurants reporting disruptions in their operations due to the scarcity.Bijan Biswas, Vice-President of the Indane LPG Distributors' Association in Bengal...

New Delhi, March 20 Food delivery aggregator Zomato has increased the platform fee it charges users by ₹2.40 to ₹14.90 per order, according to its app, on Friday.Zomato's platform fee now stands at ₹14.90 on a pre-GST basis, from ₹12.50 previously.Rival Swiggy has been charging a platform...

New Delhi, March 18 A group representing hotel and restaurant owners has urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual license fee, saying the shortage of commercial LPG has forced the closure of several hospitality establishments.The Hotel and...

New Delhi, March 17 A body of hotel and restaurant owners on Tuesday urged the Maharashtra government to grant an extension or allow staggered payment of the annual license fee, saying the commercial LPG shortage has forced the closure of several hospitality establishments.The Hotel and...

Ranchi, March 16 Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said in the assembly on Monday that the state is facing a shortage of both domestic and commercial LPG, which is likely to affect household kitchens as well as businesses such as hotels, canteens, and restaurants, resulting in a...

New Delhi, March 15 The SAF Association (SAFA), an industry body, called on Sunday for the use of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.SAFA, a leading industry platform dedicated to accelerating the production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...

New Delhi, March 14 Eateries have cut their menus, increased prices, while many have switched to coal to cope with the LPG crisis, even as two Indian ships carrying domestic gas from the Gulf countries crossed the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday morning.LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi...

Kochi, March 14 The ongoing LPG crisis, which has led to the mass closure of restaurants and hotels across Kerala, has triggered an exodus of migrant workers returning to their native places, as Ramadan approaches and elections are to be held in West Bengal and Assam.Restaurant and hotel...

Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today to discuss the current commercial LPG situation and its impact on the hospitality and tourism sector. In a social media post, Mr. Shekhawat stated that 20% of the average monthly...

New Delhi, March 12 Shares of kitchen appliance manufacturers continued to rally on Thursday, driven by increased demand amid supply disruptions of commercial LPG cylinders due to the West Asia crisis.Shares of Jaipan Industries rose by 14.35 per cent, TTK Prestige jumped by 8.30 per cent, and...

Chandigarh, March 12 The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution stating that the failure of the Centre's foreign policy has led to a shortage and increase in the price of LPG, causing hardship to people across the country.The resolution was moved by Punjab Food and Civil...

New Delhi, March 12 Senior Delhi Police officials have directed their officers to prepare a list of gas agencies in their respective jurisdictions and deploy personnel to maintain law and order in view of the ongoing problem of LPG supply in the city.The move aims to ensure smooth distribution...

New Delhi, March 12 Alleging that India's energy security has been compromised due to a "flawed" foreign policy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government must prepare in advance. If not, crores will suffer in the future, he said amid...

New Delhi, March 12 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortages, saying the PM is asking people not to panic but is himself panicked for "completely different reasons".Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is...

Kolkata, March 12 Long queues of auto-rickshaws outside LPG dispensing stations and domestic consumers at local gas agency offices were seen on Thursday in Kolkata and several districts of West Bengal, as government assurances failed to calm panic buying that has sharply pushed up demand for...