Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday expressed his optimism about the upcoming Bihar elections and announced that the seat-sharing details within the Mahagathbandhan would be revealed soon.
One person was killed after a parked truck loaded with gas cylinders caught fire on Tuesday following a collision with a chemical tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, an official said.
"The accident of a fire breaking out in a truck loaded with gas cylinders on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway in the Mauzamabad police station area of Jaipur Rural is extremely tragic. Fire brigade and disaster management teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations at the incident
IG Rahul Prakash said that trucks and trailers were parked near a dhaba when the chemical-laden tanker collided with one of the trucks. The LPG cylinders in the truck burst, and the tanker also caught fire.
CM Yadav also transferred a grant of Rs 43.90 crores to over 28 lakh eligible beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Gas Cylinder Subsidy Scheme to get gas refilled at a rate of Rs 450. Additionally, he promised to gradually increase the monthly aid of the Ladli Behna Yojana further.
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 33.50, with the revised rates coming into effect from Thursday.
A gas cylinder blast in Mardan killed six family members and injured two, while separate roof collapse incidents in Dijkot and Tando Adam left several injured, including children. All three tragedies were linked to poor infrastructure and unsafe living conditions.
CM Yadav is scheduled to hold a program at Tikarwara village in Mandla district on Wednesday for the purpose. During the programme, Chief Minister Yadav will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development works. Additionally, he will participate in the Mukhyamantri
Speaking to the media, Reddy said "They (BJP) started 'Jan Akrosh' rally yesterday from Mysuru because of price rise by State Government...Yesterday, Central Government increased Rs 50 on gas (cylinders) and Rs 2 each on diesel and petrol (excise). In 11 years, Central Government collected R