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India’s LPG Shield: Government Measures Ensure Uninterrupted Domestic Supply Amid Global Disruptions

India’s LPG Shield: Government Measures Ensure Uninterrupted Domestic Supply Amid Global Disruptions

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In March 2026, geopolitical tensions in West Asia have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for nearly 90% of India’s LPG imports. As the world’s second-largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), India relies on imports for about 60% of its total consumption, with the rest met through domestic refining. Amid these global headwinds, concerns over potential shortages have surfaced. Yet the Indian government has acted swiftly and decisively to protect household access to cooking gas. Through a series of targeted measures under the Essential Commodities Act, the domestic LPG supply chain has remained fully operational, with no reported dry-outs at distributorships and delivery timelines unchanged. Over 330 million households — including 104 million under th...
Punjab: Organised Crime: a challenge in Punjab

Punjab: Organised Crime: a challenge in Punjab

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Author: Ruchika Kakkar On March 9, 2026, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressed concern over the state's law and order situation, observing, "In Punjab, the current law and order situation is very challenging, and it is the weak link. Almost every day, gunshots are being fired and murders taking place." Earlier, on February 7, 2026, he had stated, "Criminals in Punjab do not have the fear of law that they should." Punjab has seen a surge in violent crimes and incidents of gunfire. Since the beginning of 2026, several notable violent incidents in Punjab have been linked to gangster activities, including: On March 6, 2026, Unidentified assailants shot dead village sarpanch (village head) Harpinder Singh alias Happy of Patto Hira Singh village in Baghapurana Sub-Division of Mo...
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਯਤਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਹੜ੍ਹ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੀਹ ‘ਤੇ ਪੈਣ ਲੱਗੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਯਤਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਹੜ੍ਹ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੀਹ ‘ਤੇ ਪੈਣ ਲੱਗੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ

English, Hot News
ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ, 16 ਸਤੰਬਰ:- ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸੂਬੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਈ ਗੰਦਗੀ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੀਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਫੈਲਾਅ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕਣ ਲਈ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਸਫ਼ਾਈ, ਫੌਗਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਛਿੜਕਾਅ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਜ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਮੁੜ ਲੀਹ 'ਤੇ ਆਉਣ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ।ਇਸ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀਪੰਜਾਬ ਕੈਬਨਿਟ ਦੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅੱਜ ਦੌਰਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਨ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਵਾਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸੂਬੇ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਰਾਹਤ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਦਾ ਨਿਰੀਖਣ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਕੈਬਨਿਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਸ. ਹਰਜੋਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਬੈਂਸ ਨੇ ਅੱਜ ਉਪ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਰਾਹਤ ਤਹਿਤ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਹਲਕੇ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਤਾਰਾਪੁਰ ਅਤੇ ਕੀਰਤਪੁਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਚਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਰਾਹਤਾਂ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਅਤੇ  ਸ਼ਿਵਾਲਿਕ ਦੀਆਂ ਪਹਾੜੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਨੀਮ ਪਹਾੜੀ ਖੇਤਰ ਤੋ ਖੱਡ ਵਿਚ ਆ ਰਹੇ ਬਰਸਾਤ ਦੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਾਲ ਇਸ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਦੇ ਰਿਹਾਇਸ਼ੀ ਘਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਖਾਰ ਲੱਗਣ ਨਾਲ ਹੋਏ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਦਾ ਜਾਇਜਾ ਲਿਆ। ਸ.  ਬੈਂਸ ਨੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਗੁਰਦਿੱਤ...
Global Sikh Council condemns Takht Patna Sahib’s religious overreach

Global Sikh Council condemns Takht Patna Sahib’s religious overreach

English, Global News
Chandigarh, July 7, 2025 – The Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing Sikh institutions worldwide, has strongly condemned the unilateral declaration by five Granthis of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib, Patna Sahib, branding Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) as Tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct). The GSC has termed this calculated and instigated move a blatant violation of Sikh Maryada, a breach of Panthic protocol and an instigated and direct challenge to the authority and primacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, which is the only temporal seat empowered to adjudicate Panth-wide matters.In a statement issued here today, the GSC President Dr Kanwaljit Kaur added that regional Takhats - because of their regional jurisdiction and considerable state control on their op...
Haryana Showcases Aviation Progress at Dehradun Conference

Haryana Showcases Aviation Progress at Dehradun Conference

English, Haryana
Chandigarh, July 5 - Haryana's Civil Aviation, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sh. Vipul Goel represented the state in the Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference held in Dehradun. Speaking on this occasion, he said due to the efficient leadership and foresight of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, today the state's civil aviation department is touching new heights. Due to their clear vision and strong will, Haryana is now making its strong presence felt on the national stage in the aviation sector.The objective of this two-day seminar was to strengthen the dialogue and coordination between the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, Airport Authority of India (AAI), DGCA and other related organizations along with the civil aviation departments ...
Proud to Host the National Conference of Public Representatives in Haryana: Harvinder Kalyan

Proud to Host the National Conference of Public Representatives in Haryana: Harvinder Kalyan

English, Haryana
Chandigarh, July 3 : Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan said that hosting the national conference of public representatives from urban local bodies of states and union territories on the sacred land where Lord Krishna imparted the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita is a matter of great pride not only for the Haryana Assembly but for the entire state. He said that this national conference will serve as a valuable platform to guide urban local bodies across the country by sharing best practices and successful development initiatives adopted by various states.Sh. Kalyan said this while delivering the welcome address at the inaugural national conference of urban local bodies, held in Manesar on Thursday.The Speaker informed that this two-day conference is dedicated to urban local bo...
Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini reviews state’s preparedness for ongoing Monsoon Season

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini reviews state’s preparedness for ongoing Monsoon Season

English, Haryana
Chandigarh July 2: While reviewing the State’s preparedness in view of the ongoing Monsoon season, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini, directed that all drains be thoroughly cleaned and effective drainage systems be implemented to prevent waterlogging in both rural and urban areas across the state. He also emphaised the need to ensure that adequate pumps are installed and operational for efficient rainwater drainage. Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini also gave several other directions while presiding over a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners of the State through video conferencing, here today.Deputy Commissioners directed to identify waterlogging-prone areas and take timely preventive measuresSh Nayab Singh Saini said that, in view of the possibility of heavy rains in t...
Haryana  Vidhan Speaker issues key directives ahead of  first National ULB Conference

Haryana  Vidhan Speaker issues key directives ahead of  first National ULB Conference

English, Haryana
Chandigarh, July 2 : Ahead of the much-anticipated first-ever National Conference on Urban Local Bodies, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan reviewed final preparations at ICAT, Manesar on Wednesday. He emphasised on making the conference a memorable event. On this occasion, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan remarked that the legislature is not merely a law-making body but the soul of democracy. Strengthening the responsibility of local bodies would deepen the roots of democratic governance. He directed the officers concerned that the preparations for the conference should not be treated as merely technical or logistical tasks, but must reflect the democratic and national significance of the event.An opportunity to spread democratic awarenessThe Speaker said that this conference will pro...
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expresses condolences on the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister  Sh. Vijay Rupani

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expresses condolences on the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister  Sh. Vijay Rupani

English, Haryana
Chandigarh, June 30 : Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has expressed deep condolences on the sudden demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister and Punjab BJP in-charge, Sh. Vijay Rupani. Terming his death in a plane crash in Ahmedabad as an irreparable loss to the nation, the Chief Minister said that Sh. Rupani's contributions to public service and the Bharatiya Janata Party will always be remembered. He was speaking at a condolence meeting held today at Ambedkar Bhawan in Chandigarh. Haryana Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya, BJP State President Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik, and other dignitaries were also present at the gathering to pay their respects.In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said that the demise of Sh. Vijay Rupani is a profound shock to all of us. His entire life w...
New carpet layering on 5,000 km of roads in Haryana by December – Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

New carpet layering on 5,000 km of roads in Haryana by December – Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

English, Haryana
Chandigarh, June 30 : Haryana Public Works (PWD) and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that by December this year, around 5,000 kilometers of roads across the state will get a new layer of carpeting to improve their condition. The government’s focus is to ensure that all road construction work meets high-quality standards and that Haryana develops a modern and strong road infrastructure for the benefit of its people. Sh. Gangwa was speaking during a review meeting with officers from the Public Works and Public Health Engineering Departments at the Circuit House in Nuh district on Monday.He said that good roads not only improve traffic flow but also play an important role in the economic and social development of the region. The government is making sure that all ro...