Category : Industry


Bike Taxi Service in T'puram Faces Auto Union Opposition

Autorickshaw and taxi workers in Thiruvananthapuram strongly oppose the new bike taxi service by Rapido, citing threats to their livelihoods and passenger safety concerns. The union warns of protests if authorities don't intervene.

Trichy Tyre Godown Fire: Six-Hour Battle by Firefighters

A massive fire erupted at an old tyre retreading company's godown near Palpannai in Trichy early Wednesday, destroying goods worth lakhs. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours with multiple tenders before extinguishing it.

Bengaluru LPG Shortage: Hotels Asked to Shift to Electricity

Amid a severe commercial LPG shortage in Bengaluru, Minister KH Muniyappa has urged hotels to temporarily switch to electricity, promising improved supply within a week. Industry bodies report widespread impact affecting 40,000 hotel owners and 600,000 em

Bengal Oil Firms Seek LPG Data, Eye CNG Amid Supply Fears

Oil marketing companies in West Bengal have requested LPG distributors to submit detailed data on commercial customers and consumption patterns. This move aims to address potential supply disruptions by exploring CNG and PNG alternatives for non-priority

HAU's Hybrid Mustard RHH-2101 Aims to Cut Edible Oil Imports

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University has developed its first hybrid mustard variety, RHH-2101, with 28-30 quintals/hectare yield, promising to enhance productivity in irrigated regions and reduce India's edible oil import dependency.

Summer Onion Arrival in Nashik APMCs, Farmers Face Losses

Fresh summer onions have started arriving at Lasalgaon and other APMCs in Nashik district. While these onions have a six-month shelf life, farmers are selling below production cost, with prices at Rs1,320/quintal versus Rs1,800 production cost.

LPG Shortage in Ranchi Drives 5% Jump in Electricity Demand

Ranchi faces a severe LPG shortage, forcing households to adopt induction cooktops and electric heaters. This shift has caused a 5% spike in power consumption, with officials warning of higher bills and urging conservation as summer approaches.

Mysuru LPG Shortage Forces Hotel Closures, Event Chaos

Mysuru faces a severe commercial LPG cylinder shortage, causing hotels to shut down and disrupting events. Prices have skyrocketed to Rs 6,000 per cylinder, forcing families to arrange supplies and temples to switch to firewood.

MRPL Dispatches 1,000th Petcoke Rake to JSW Cement

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has successfully loaded and dispatched its 1,000th petcoke rake from its railway siding, marking a significant operational achievement. The milestone was celebrated with key officials from MRPL, Konkan

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