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Rajasthan tanker fire: Death toll rises to 19 as man succumbs to burns

The death toll in a tanker-fire incident in Rajasthan has gone up to 19 with another man succumbing to his severe burn injuries at the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) hospital here on Thursday. SMS hospital superintendent Dr Sushil Bhati informed that one more death was recorded on Thursday, taking the total number of fatalities in the horrific incident to 19. "Currently, 11 people are undergoing treatment at the hospital," he said, adding that two or three of them are likely to be discharged on Thursday. Lalaram (28), who died on Thursday, had 60-per cent burn injuries and was on a ventilator. Three more patients are on ventilator support. The body has been shifted to the hospital's mortuary for post-mortem. Lalaram's friend Ramavtar said the victim was a security guard in an IT company at the Mahindra SEZ. He was on his way to work on a motorcycle when he got trapped in the fire. "He had a morning shift that day. He was a resident of Sanganer but had shifted to the Kanota area on the Agr

Rajasthan tanker fire: Death toll rises to 19 as man succumbs to burns
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

Commercial LPG cylinder price in Delhi rises to Rs 1,802, up by Rs 62

Commercial LPG prices raised in major cities; Delhi's 19-kg cylinder now costs Rs 1,802 after a Rs 62 hike effective November 1, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase

Commercial LPG cylinder price in Delhi rises to Rs 1,802, up by Rs 62
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:23 AM IST

'Attempt to derail Kalindi Express by placing LPG cylinder on tracks in UP'

An attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express, heading towards Bhiwani from Prayagraj, by placing an LPG cylinder on the tracks in the Shivrajpur area here, police said on Monday. The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said. An attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing the LPG cylinder on the tracks. Soon after receiving information about the incident around 8.20 am on Sunday, senior officials rushed to the site and launched an investigation into the matter, police said. The forensics team was also called in and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is also investigating the matter, they said. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chandra said the loco pilot saw that the LPG cylinder was placed on the tracks and applied the emergency brakes. The train hit the cylinder before coming to a halt and as a result, the cylinder mo

'Attempt to derail Kalindi Express by placing LPG cylinder on tracks in UP'
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 12:31 PM IST

Blaze spread in Delhi factory due to LPG cylinder explosion: Fire officer

Deputy Chief Fire Officer M K Chattopadhyay said that the fire spread due to explosion in LPG cylinder and it has been brought under control

Blaze spread in Delhi factory due to LPG cylinder explosion: Fire officer
Updated On : 08 Sep 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

Oil marketing companies slash commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 30

Commercial LPG cylinder prices for July have been further cut by Rs 30, after being reduced by Rs 70 in June. Its aimed at providing relief to enterprises in the food and hospitality industries

Oil marketing companies slash commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 30
Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 11:24 AM IST

Time Technoplast zooms 5% on bagging additional order of Rs 55 cr from IOCL

The uptick in share price came after Time Technoplast announced that it has secured an additional order for supply of Type-IV LPG composite cylinders from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Time Technoplast zooms 5% on bagging additional order of Rs 55 cr from IOCL
Updated On : 26 Jun 2024 | 9:47 AM IST

LPG commercial, 5 kg FTL cylinder prices cut ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024

Jet fuel prices reduced, however, domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged

LPG commercial, 5 kg FTL cylinder prices cut ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024
Updated On : 01 Apr 2024 | 3:05 PM IST

Govt extends subsidy on LPG for Ujjwala beneficiaries upto 12 refills

The average LPG consumption of PMUY consumers has increased by 29% from 3.01 refills in 2019-20 to 3.87 refills (till January 2024) prorated for 2023-24

Govt extends subsidy on LPG for Ujjwala beneficiaries upto 12 refills
Updated On : 08 Mar 2024 | 6:58 AM IST

Commercial LPG cylinder to become costlier by Rs 25 in India from today

Last month, before Budget 2024, the price of commercial LPG cylinders was hiked by Rs 14 in Delhi to Rs 1,770

Commercial LPG cylinder to become costlier by Rs 25 in India from today
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 9:14 AM IST

Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting

Industry players said that the proposed move is a step in the right direction, providing relief to the industry while also ensuring stricter environmental enforcement

Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting
Updated On : 26 Feb 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

Commercial LPG rates up by Rs 14 in Delhi, ahead of Budget 2024 session

Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged and ATF prices for domestic flights in Delhi saw a slight decrease

Commercial LPG rates up by Rs 14 in Delhi, ahead of Budget 2024 session
Updated On : 01 Feb 2024 | 8:56 AM IST

North East LPG cylinder transporters of IOC go on indefinite strike

LPG cylinder transporters of Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday went on an indefinite strike for the second time in less than two months, alleging pending dues and low rates in recently floated tenders. An IOC official, however, termed the strike as illegal. The decision to go for the shutdown was taken after a meeting called by the Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs Department of Assam between IOC and the North East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA) failed to yield any solution to the prolonged stalemate. "The government called us yesterday to talk about our demands. We reiterated our old issues, mostly related to pending dues and low rates in the tenders. However, the IOC was reluctant to talk about those," NEPLTA chief adviser Kumud Nath told PTI. The association had also written to the chief secretary on January 5, raising the same issues and urged him to take necessary steps, he said. "The government had called yesterday's meeting, accordingly, to find ..

North East LPG cylinder transporters of IOC go on indefinite strike
Updated On : 31 Jan 2024 | 8:25 PM IST

North East LPG cylinder carriers of Indian Oil Corp go on indefinite strike

LPG cylinder transporters of Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday went on an indefinite strike for the second time in less than two months, alleging pending dues and low rates in recently floated tenders. An IOC official, however, termed the strike as illegal. The decision to go for the shutdown was taken after a meeting called by the Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs Department of Assam between IOC and the North East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA) failed to yield any solution to the prolonged stalemate. "The government called us yesterday to talk about our demands. We reiterated our old issues, mostly related to pending dues and low rates in the tenders. However, the IOC was reluctant to talk about those," NEPLTA chief adviser Kumud Nath told PTI. The association had also written to the chief secretary on January 5, flagging the same issues and urged him to take necessary steps, he said. "The government had called yesterday's meeting, accordingly, to find .

North East LPG cylinder carriers of Indian Oil Corp go on indefinite strike
Updated On : 31 Jan 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

Price of commercial LPG cylinder hiked by Rs 101, effective from November 1

Commercial cylinder price: With this, the retail price of a commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi will be Rs 1,833

Price of commercial LPG cylinder hiked by Rs 101, effective from November 1
Updated On : 01 Nov 2023 | 12:05 PM IST

Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries will be given 1 gas cylinder for free: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries will be given a cooking gas cylinder free of cost as a Diwali gift. The chief minister made the announcement during an event in Bulandshahr where he inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects worth Rs 632 crore. The projects include 104 projects worth Rs 208 crore that have been inaugurated, and 152 projects worth Rs 424 crore whose foundation stone has been laid. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a gift to every family through the Ujjwala yojna and reduced cylinder prices by Rs 300. Now we have also decided that every Ujjwala yojna connection beneficiary will be given one cooking gas cylinder free of cost as a Diwali gift," Adityanath said. Adityanath said getting LPG gas connections was a difficult task before the current BJP government came to power in 2014. Around 1.75 crore families in Uttar Pradesh alone have benefited from the Ujjwala scheme, he

Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries will be given 1 gas cylinder for free: UP CM
Updated On : 17 Oct 2023 | 5:01 PM IST

Centre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries to Rs 300 per cylinder

The Ujjwala beneficiaries currently pay Rs 703 per 14.2-kg cylinder as against the market price of Rs 903

Centre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries to Rs 300 per cylinder
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 4:03 PM IST

5 rules to change from 1st September 2023, here's all you need to know

Five significant changes are going to take place from the first day of September 2023. These changes will directly affect your pocket, and it is important to know these changes

5 rules to change from 1st September 2023, here's all you need to know
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 11:30 AM IST

After domestic LPG price reduction, commercial LPG prices cut by Rs 158

In a major relief to LPG consumers, Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 KG commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 158

After domestic LPG price reduction, commercial LPG prices cut by Rs 158
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 9:16 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh govt to give domestic gas cylinder at Rs 450 in Sawan month

2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: "The council of ministers approved to provide the domestic gas cylinder at the rate of Rs 450 in the Sawan month," said Narottam Mishra

Madhya Pradesh govt to give domestic gas cylinder at Rs 450 in Sawan month
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 6:06 PM IST

Madurai train fire: Railway safety commissioner to hold statutory inquiry

The Southern Railway on Saturday announced that a statutory inquiry will be held on August 27 regarding the fire in a railway coach in Madurai, which left nine people dead. A M Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru, will hold the inquiry on Sunday at the DRM's conference Hall, Divisional Railway Manager's office Complex, Madurai. Any member of the public having knowledge about the incident and matter connected therewith and desiring to give evidence may do so at the Madurai inquiry or write to the Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, 2nd Floor, Rail Sanraksha Bhavan, Bengaluru 560 023, an official release here said. At least nine pilgrims bound for Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu met with a tragic end when a fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the Madurai railway station in the small hours of Saturday, the Southern Railway said. It also said a gas cylinder "illegally" taken inside the coach led to the blaze.

Madurai train fire: Railway safety commissioner to hold statutory inquiry
Updated On : 26 Aug 2023 | 5:25 PM IST