Over 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) More than 1.72 crore domestic liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were delivered during the last four days, against bookings of around 1.69 crore cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday.

Namaz should not be offered on roads, conduct shifts if required: UP CM Yogi

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:56 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Monday asserted that offering namaz on public roads should not be allowed, saying that roads are meant for smooth traffic movement and daily commuting, and not for activities that obstruct public spaces or inconvenience common citizens.

CM Satheesan unveils welfare bonanza in first cabinet meeting

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday rolled out a series of sweeping welfare decisions, signalling the beginning of an aggressive people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF government.