Delhi/Hyderabad, Aug 29 (Hydnow): In a relief for citizens, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday decided to cut LPG domestic gas cylinder prices by Rs. 200 for all users.
Briefing reporters on the decision of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said the decision is a gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the women of the country on Onam and Raksha Bandhan.;
The meeting of the Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thakur also said that the Central government has decided to add another 75 lakh Ujjwala gas beneficiaries. At present, there are 9.6 crore beneficiaries of the scheme. India is dependent on imports for 60 percent of its natural gas requirements.
Advertisements
The Minister said that the government has initiated several schemes for the development of women, including pucca houses, toilets, additional foodgrains, and Direct Benefit Transfer during the Covid pandemic. (Hydnow)
Next Story:
-
Asaduddin Owaisi Urges People To Participate In Caste Census
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi urged the people to participate in the ongoing ‘caste census’ being taken up in the State.
-
Heavy Rains In Telangana For Next Three Days
The people of Telangana have been alerted because of moderate to heavy rains in the state for the next three days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
-
Abdul Hafeez From Telangana Elected As SIO India National President
Abdul Hafeez from Telangana was elected as the National President of the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of India.
-
Banks To Remain Closed On These Dates In December 2024
Banks will not function on 17 days in December on account of festivals, as well as on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
-
Youth Kills His Girlfriend With Knife In Madhya Pradesh
A youth stabbed his girlfriend seven times with a knife in broad daylight after accusing her of cheating in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon. After seriously injuring the woman, the accused fled the scene.
Now you can get the latest stories from Hydnow every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow’s Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram