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Wadi Surgicals shuts operations as LPG runs out

The Company urges the government to address the critical issue for the immediate supply of the LPG to them as they come under essential sectors

12 Mar 2026 8:28 pm
Wood fires and induction replace gas stoves overnight in Indian restaurants due to the LPG crisis

Amid the war in West Asia, Indian restaurants are facing a supply issue of LPG cylinders. Many have pivoted to wood fires or induction stoves in their kitchens. But what are the costs and challenges of this shift?

12 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Not stepped away from activism, it requires clarity and sincere dialogue: Sonam Wangchuk

The statement comes in the backdrop of an interview of his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo with The Hindu in which she remarked that Mr. Wangchuk will not pursue the path of agitation after he is released from detention

12 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Karnataka Government constitutes Committee on Responsible AI

The committee, in its maiden meeting held in Bengaluru on Thursday, discussed the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the need to establish strong governance frameworks to ensure the responsible use of AI technologies, particularly in systems that impact citizens

12 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
Corporations write to BSWML seeking more vehicles to address growing concern of garbage black spots in Bengaluru

The issue has also triggered a discussion within GBA on bringing the task of door-to-door waste collection back to corporations from BSWML

12 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
Sahyadri Utsav begins at Kuvempu University; students take out colourful cultural march

Students from over 40 colleges located in Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru participated in the event

12 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
KMC general body meeting passes budget

This is the last general body meeting of the current KMC, as the tenure of the elected representatives comes to an end in a few days

12 Mar 2026 8:17 pm
Thousands expected to attend Puthiyakavu Pongala on Friday

The rituals will commence as the chief priest transfers the sacred flame from the sanctum sanctorum to the main lamp

12 Mar 2026 8:14 pm
CPI(M) serves show-cause notice on Padmakumar

It seeks explanation on his alleged role in the Sabarimala gold theft case

12 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
Autorickshaw drivers struggle as retail outlets run out of LPG in Tiruchi

Many retail outlets remained shut on Thursday and autorickshaw fares have shot up with fewer vehicles on the road; many fuel outlet owners said the stock will last barely a day

12 Mar 2026 8:11 pm
Dakshina Kannada records Karnatakas second highest maximum temperature

Highest 40.1 C temperature was recorded in Uttara Kannada and Bidar in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday

12 Mar 2026 8:04 pm
12 Mar 2026 8:01 pm
In a first, two black marketeers of LPG cylinders booked under Goondas Act

Civil Supplies-CID sleuths had seized 398 LPG cylinders from their premises in Kovilpappakudi on February 11

12 Mar 2026 7:59 pm
Watch: Who controls Governors? | Focus Tamil Nadu

India has witnessed a major reshuffle of Governors across seven States and two Union Territories. The transfer of R. N. Ravi from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal sparked a debate after Mamata Banerjee said Amit Shah only informed her of the decision without consultation. She said such unilateral moves undermine Indias federal structure. Is Indias Governor system fundamentally broken, and why does a report led by Justice Kurian Joseph call for major reforms?

12 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Season 8 of Mysore Fashion Week to be held from March 13 to March 15

Led by designer and fashion entrepreneur Jayanthi Ballal, Mysore Fashion Week is a platform that brings together designers, brands, models and fashion lovers while promoting Mysore on Indias fashion map.

12 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Mangaluru Prison has cylinder stock for just two more days

The gas agency has assured of delivering commercial gas cylinders required for the prison, says Jail Superintendent

12 Mar 2026 7:54 pm
DC assures no disruption in domestic LPG supply

The DC has urged the public not to panic or make unnecessary advance bookings, reiterating that there will be no disruption in supply

12 Mar 2026 7:52 pm
TTD fortifies LPG reserves amid West Asia war

To ensure uninterrupted Annadanam and laddu production at Tirumala, the temple administration extracts positive assurance from IOCL on continuous supplies, besides building a formidable reserve of 38 tonnes of the fuel sufficient to sustain operations for over a week even under adverse conditions

12 Mar 2026 7:50 pm
LPG shortage: police caution against spreading rumours

Warning follows misleading posts on social media claiming that LPG cylinders were becoming scarce and that prices had sharply increased due to international developments

12 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
Pinarayi government responsible for forest watchers death in elephant attack in Chimmini forest, says DCC president

Kumar, a forest watcher from Echippara tribal hamlet, killed in an elephant attack while on fireline duty in the interior forest near Palappilly on Thursday

12 Mar 2026 7:45 pm