Mysore/Mysuru: State Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar said, the Police Department cannot take suo motu action against the alleged black marketing of LPG cylinders and can conduct raids only when the Food and Civil Supplies Department provides specific information about such activities. Speaking to press persons at the Government Guest House in Nazarbad here this…
Raids include unauthorised LPG filling units in Mysuru: Food Joint Director Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Food and Civil Supplies has seized a total of 48 LPG cylinders during anti-hoarding drives conducted at various locations across Mysuru district, said Joint Director of the Department Manteswamy. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, he said the Department…
Mysore/Mysuru: The acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and the sharp rise in prices have disrupted businesses across the State, severely affecting street food stalls and small hotels in Mysuru. Several street vendors have shut shop due to the non-availability of gas, while others continue to operate out of compulsion, offering limited menus to regular…
Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the hospitality sector continues to bear the brunt of the disruption in supply of commercial LPG cylinders following the US-Israel war on Iran, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) crematoria near the foot of Chamundi Hill and at ‘K’ Block in Kuvempunagar currently have adequate stock of cylinders to keep the facilities running….
Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that some vested interests were indulged in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders for creation of artificial shortage, former Minister and senior JD(S) leader S.R. Mahesh urged the State Government to take stringent action against such unscrupulous elements. Addressing a press meet at a private hotel here yesterday, Mahesh asserted that as…
Resorts, homestay operators adapt to alternative modes Mysore/Mysuru: The disruption in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has hit the hospitality sector hard, forcing resorts and homestays to turn to alternative methods to keep their kitchens running. Many resort and homestay operators have begun preparing food using traditional hearths and firewood in open spaces as…
Many industries reduce employee work shifts from three to two Mysore/Mysuru: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has pushed several industrial units in Mysuru to the brink of closure, raising concerns over the livelihood of workers employed in these factories. Industries dependent on heating processes, including carton box manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, snack production and fabrication,…
Commercial LPG cylinders sold in black market for Rs. 4,000 per unit Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been severely disrupted in Mysuru, distribution of domestic LPG cylinders remains unaffected, according to Manteswamy, Joint Director (JD) of the Food and Civil Supplies Department. Clarifying the situation, Manteswamy said cylinders booked by…
Mysore/Mysuru: A surge in phone calls from customers trying to book domestic LPG cylinders has crippled the centralised servers of oil and gas companies, distributors said, attributing the disruption to panic bookings. Consumers attempting to book cylinders through their mobile phones reported being unable to connect to the booking servers, receiving continuous busy tones or…
Hotels, eateries, fast-food outlets stare at shutdown Mysore/Mysuru: Hotels and restaurants, eateries and fast-food outlets in Mysuru are facing a severe crisis following disruption in the supply of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders used for cooking. According to hotel industry representatives, Government-run oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.,…
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