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US-Israel-Iran Conflict Fallout: Centre Orders LPG Priority For Homes, Supply To Hotels Curtailed

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday said gas supply to hotels was being curtailed by oil marketing companies (OMCs), which have been instructed by the Union government to prioritise domestic consumers amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia that has disrupted global fuel supply chains.

In a video message, Bhujbal said several hotel owners had met him to raise concerns about the growing shortage of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to him, the Centre has directed oil companies to ensure uninterrupted supply to household consumers first. “I personally met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and discussed the situation. There are clear instructions from the Central government to all oil companies to prioritise domestic gas,” Bhujbal said.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule warned that strict action would be taken against those hoarding LPG cylinders and said district collectors had been directed to act against such practices. “The government’s priority is to ensure uninterrupted supply of domestic gas. In a crisis-like situation, commercial supplies are bound to be affected, but we will ensure the disruption does not last long,” Bawankule said.

The hospitality sector has also written to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the state civil supplies department seeking urgent intervention to restore commercial LPG supplies. Pradeep Shetty, vice president of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and spokesperson for the Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India, said, “The shortage of commercial LPG has become extremely serious over the past week. We are receiving reports of severe shortages from cities including Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur.

If the situation does not improve within the next two days, nearly 50% of hotels and restaurants in Mumbai may be forced to temporarily shut operations.” Smaller and medium-sized eateries are likely to be hit first as they operate with limited LPG reserves and have few alternatives for large-scale cooking. Electric or induction options exist but remain impractical for most commercial kitchens reliant on highintensity Indian cooking.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on X that geopolitical disruptions and LPG supply constraints had led to orders for refineries to increase production for domestic use. It added that household LPG had been prioritised and a 25-day interbooking period introduced to curb hoarding and black marketing. Meanwhile, Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL), in a statement, assured that there has been no reduction in gas supply.

“In view of the prevailing geopolitical developments affecting global energy markets, there has been speculation about possible curtailment of gas supplies by MGL to its customers. At present, MGL is not facing any reduction in gas availability and continues to maintain normal CNG and PNG supplies across its operational areas,” the company said.

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Demanding to convene a joint meeting regarding preparations for Eid-ul-Adha, MLA Abu Asim Azmi sends a letter to Devendra Fadnavis

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Mumbai: Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and demanded a joint meeting regarding the preparations for Eid-ul-Azha. He presented a formal letter to the Chief Minister at the Secretariat, requesting him to immediately convene an important meeting to review the state-level preparations. Drawing the Chief Minister’s attention, MLA Azmi informed him that Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on May 27, 2026. He stressed the need to make timely and robust administrative arrangements as Eid-ul-Azha is approaching. He requested the Chief Minister to invite the relevant administrative authorities, religious leaders and religious organizations to resolve the issues related to Eid-ul-Adha and after listening to the problems faced by Muslims during Eid-ul-Adha, issue instructions to the administration to take necessary action in this regard. This meeting should be held soon under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister so that Muslims do not face any kind of difficulty during Eid-ul-Adha.

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Survey of cleanliness work in the western suburbs of Mumbai… Continuous cleaning of roads is essential, Additional Municipal Commissioner directs

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The common citizens of Mumbai should take up the task of cleanliness so that they find the roads and streets clean after leaving their homes. There should be continuity in daily work to promote awareness regarding cleanliness and to create an effective image of the administration. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma said that the cleaning of public roads and streets in Mumbai should be started as per the rules and on time. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma personally visited the area this morning. The inspection visit included cleaning of Karar Nallah, Saptarshi Nallah, Shivaji Chowk Nallah in Malad (East) in P-East section, Piramal Nallah in Malad (West) in P-South section, Oshiwara River, Ramchandra Nallah in Malad (West) in P-West section, Ponla Hans, West Nallah, Ponla Hans section in P-West section. Although there is still time for the onset of monsoon, the Municipal Corporation is busy in preparations for the onset of monsoon. It should be ensured that the cleaning of drains is completed by May 31, 2026 in any case. Also, the garbage and sludge floating in the drains should be removed immediately. In this work, in coordination with the local public representatives, they should be informed about the cleaning of drains from time to time, Dr. Sharma directed the officers of the Municipal Corporation.

Chairman of ‘P East’ and ‘P West’ Divisional Committee Haider Ali Aslam Sheikh, Local Corporator Tejinder Singh Tiwana, Local Corporator Siddharth Sharma, Deputy Commissioner (Zone 4) Dr. Bhagya Sri Kapse, Assistant Commissioner (P East) Rupali Sarmalkar, Assistant Commissioner (P North) Kundan Valvi, Assistant Commissioner (P South) Aniruddha Kulkarni, Assistant Commissioner (K ​​West) Shri Chakrapani Ale and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.

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Mumbai: A case of sexual exploitation under the pretext of marriage has been registered against social media influencer Anwar Khan.

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Mumbai: A case has been registered against social media influencer Anwar Khan in Mumbai under the rape, assault and IT Act. He sexually abused the victim on the pretext of marriage. He sexually abused and cheated on the victim several times in Mumbai, Nagpur and UP from 2021 to 2026 but later refused to marry and also forced the victim to have an abortion. The police registered a case in this case on April 8. An FIR has been registered against social media influencer Anwar Khan, who is known for showcasing his lavish lifestyle online. The Sahar police station has registered an FIR No. 324 of 2026 under Section 67-A of the IT Act as well as Sections 89, 69, 115(2), 351(2) of the Bharatiya Naya Samhita, 2023. The complainant has alleged physical abuse, harassment and forcible sexual assault at multiple places. In a disturbing claim, she says she was threatened at gunpoint and given death threats. An FIR was registered as the accused is currently absconding, no arrests have been made yet. The police are investigating the matter further.

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