MPCB drafting proposal to allow industries, hotels, and restaurants to use alternate fuels temporarily as CPCB advises relaxation due to LPG supply constraints, though environmental concerns persist.
A severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Madurai is forcing caterers to revert to firewood stoves, jeopardizing wedding preparations and livelihoods. Prices have skyrocketed, with private cylinders selling at Rs 5,000.
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal announces HMEL's Rs 2,600 crore investment in specialty chemicals, 500 new fuel retail outlets, and expansion of green energy projects in Punjab.
The Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit highlighted innovations like 18 HP electric tractors and amphibious all-terrain vehicles, with a focus on rescue operations and emergency-response manufacturing.
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The PM MITRA Textile Park in Amravati has completed its initial infrastructure phase, including roads and water systems. Union textile secretary Neelam Shami Rao praised the progress, with plans for a solar plant and Dutch investment to create employment.
Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora called on business leaders at the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit to increase their investments in the state, highlighting opportunities in green energy and stubble management.
A deepening commercial LPG cylinder shortage in Ahmedabad is forcing educational institutions, restaurants, and community kitchens to suspend operations, modify menus, or revert to wood-fired cooking, impacting thousands.
Bengaluru's BMTC is aggressively expanding its electric bus fleet to combat pollution, but faces risks like high costs, charging infrastructure gaps, and operational challenges that could impact sustainability.
DISH launches inquiry into the massive fire at Aether Industries in Surat, with conflicting claims over the cause. GPCB to assess environmental impact as investigations continue.
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A joint India-Australia research initiative has developed a method to partially replace coal in steelmaking with agricultural waste, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable green steel industry.
The Bangalore Apartments' Federation advises residents to use induction cooktops, air fryers, and electric pressure cookers to reduce LPG consumption by 30-40% and avoid panic booking.
Food stall vendors in Jamshedpur's 'khao galis' have increased prices by 10-15% due to rising LPG costs and black market exploitation, with over 20,000 vendors using domestic cylinders illegally.
The death toll in the SBL Company Limited explosion in Raulgaon village, Nagpur, has increased to 24 after a worker succumbed to burn injuries. The incident occurred on March 1, with ongoing legal proceedings and medical updates.
A minor derailment of the 11202 Shahdol-Nagpur Express in the Chhindwara-Nainpur section disrupted train operations for about an hour. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause.
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviews incentive schemes under the 2024 policy to encourage vehicle scrapping, aiming to attract investment and create jobs while focusing on environmental sustainability.
The iconic petha industry in Agra's Noori Gate faces a severe crisis as commercial LPG cylinder scarcity, linked to West Asia tensions, forces 30 of 70 units to shut down, threatening a Rs 500 crore sector and 5,000 jobs.
A severe commercial LPG cylinder shortage in Delhi has forced many small eateries and dhabas to drastically reduce their menus to just rajma chawal, kadhi chawal, and dal, with some facing temporary closure threats.
A severe commercial LPG cylinder shortage in Kerala has forced nearly 40% of restaurants to shut down, with surviving establishments drastically altering menus and operations to cope with the crisis.
At the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, industry leaders like ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel, and JSW Group praised state policies and unveiled billions in new investments, signaling a major economic revival.
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Western Railway implements a major block at Prabhadevi station for girder removal work, affecting suburban and long-distance services with cancellations and delays.
Mumbai's catering industry faces a crisis due to LPG shortage, forcing caterers to use coal chulhas and electric stoves. Menus are being altered to include more salads and chaat, with fried items avoided. The impact is felt across events, with potential w
Punjab Agricultural University reports unfamiliar weeds in wheat and mustard fields, linked to floodwaters from Himachal Pradesh, raising concerns over crop yields and herbicide resistance.
A severe shortage of flow meters is delaying new piped gas connections in Waluj, forcing micro and small units to halt operations. Minister Uday Samant reviews the crisis and proposes bamboo-based CBG as a long-term solution.
Construction at Bihar's 1320MW Chausa thermal power project was disrupted as hundreds of workers protested for three days, demanding wage payments and labor rights. Security forces intervened as workers blocked entry and vowed to intensify agitation.
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Agra's Rs 500 crore petha industry faces a crisis as commercial LPG scarcity halts production in Noori Gate, impacting 5,000 jobs and supply chains ahead of Navratri.
Uttarakhand's milk production increased to 1,957.2 thousand tonnes, up 3.1% from last year. Per capita availability reaches 456 grams daily, close to the national average of 485 grams.
Ranchi faces LPG cylinder delivery delays, prompting households to buy induction cooktops as immediate alternatives. Retailers report stocks selling out within hours, with demand far exceeding normal sales trends.
Reports of LPG supply concerns across India are driving households to electric alternatives. A viral video from Vizag shows an electronics shop selling over 100 induction stoves in two days, highlighting a major shift in cooking habits amid shortages.
Auto LPG consumption in Kolkata has nearly tripled following a Rs 5 price increase, with daily sales jumping from 10.7 tonnes to over 35 tonnes, defying typical demand patterns.
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Egg prices in Karnataka have dropped significantly as the West Asia crisis halts exports to Gulf countries, reversing the typical summer price surge. Wholesale rates fell from Rs 7.6 to Rs 5.4, with further declines possible if exports remain blocked.
