Gujarat LPG Black Market Crackdown Amid Global Supply Fears

Gujarat authorities intensify vigilance against illegal LPG handling in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Bharuch, with cases of cylinder refilling, missing stock, and misuse reported, linked to global supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict.

LPG Crisis Hits Nagpur's Biscuit & Bread Makers Hard

Nagpur's biscuit and bread manufacturing units are facing severe production cuts and shutdowns due to the LPG crisis, exacerbated by global supply chain disruptions from the Iran-Israel conflict. Major brands like Parle G, Bisk Farm, Haldiram's, and Ajit

Insurance Coverage for 25,000 Gram Panchayats Announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to expand insurance coverage to 25,000 gram panchayats, aiming to boost rural insurance penetration and use panchayats as focal units for measurement.

Gujarat Cracks Down on LPG Black Market Amid Fuel Fears

Gujarat authorities intensify vigilance against illegal LPG cylinder handling as West Asia conflict sparks global fuel supply concerns. Cases in Ahmedabad, Bharuch, and Vadodara reveal black marketeering, theft, and violations of the Essential Commodities

Mumbai Food Prices Shift Due to Middle East Export Halt

The Israel-Iran conflict disrupts exports to the Middle East, lowering wholesale egg prices in Mumbai but not retail rates, while edible oil costs rise due to import issues. Traders cite reduced demand from fasting periods and LPG shortages.

NMC Floats Rs 203 Crore Bids for Nashik-Pune Highway Upgrade

Nashik Municipal Corporation has invited bids worth Rs 203 crore for widening and asphalting a 6.4km stretch of the Nashik-Pune highway. The project aims to expand the corridor from six to ten lanes ahead of next year's Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Pilibhit Raid Seizes 24 LPG Cylinders, Links to Black Marketing

In a significant crackdown, the Pilibhit district supply department seized 24 empty domestic LPG cylinders from a house in Sultanpur village. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, revealed potential black marketing amid global supply chain disruptions linked t

ORMAS Saves Ganjam Tomato Farmers from Market Crash

Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has stepped in to provide market linkage for tomato growers in Ganjam district, preventing distress sales after prices crashed to Rs 2-3 per kg due to bumper harvest and lack of proper market access.

One-Month Kerosene Storage Allowed at Petrol Pumps

The Centre has issued temporary permission for petrol pumps to store superior kerosene in barrels for one month, with strict safety protocols, to ease fuel supply pressures amid international disruptions.

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