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The Print
a day ago
- Business
- The Print
Rs 1,950 crore city gas distribution project in Bankura, Purulia to be completed by FY30
The project will establish 29 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations for vehicular fuel across the two districts in line with authorisation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), a statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for the project that aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to both retail households and industrial projects in the two districts of West Bengal. Kolkata, Jul 18 (PTI) The Rs 1,950 crore City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in West Bengal's Bankura and Purulia districts aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to 5.55 lakh households, over 250 commercial units, and more than 35 industrial consumers, officials said. The project is scheduled for completion by March 15, 2030. Once operational, it is expected to serve a population of over 65 lakh with cleaner, reliable, and cost-effective fuel solutions, Bharat Petroleum said. According to BPCL Director (Refineries) and acting Chairman & Managing Director, Sanjay Khanna, the initiative marks a significant step towards expanding access to clean and affordable energy in India. The project is also expected to create over 15 lakh man-days of direct and indirect employment, supporting local economies in Bankura and Purulia. The CGD network will contribute to India's net-zero ambitions by promoting natural gas as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels. It is projected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent, or 191,000 metric tonnes over 25 years — equivalent to planting nearly 3.46 lakh trees annually. PTI BSM RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi CNG pump owner robbed: Mastermind held after shootout
Weeks after a CNG pump owner was robbed at gunpoint at his Ghitorni farmhouse, police arrested the mastermind following a brief exchange of fire on the Najafgarh flyover on Friday. 'At 1.45 am, acting on credible intelligence, the Special Staff laid a strategic trap near the Bijwasan-Najafgarh road, close to the Dwarka Expressway Flyover in Bijwasan. The primary accused, Dinesh Verma (40), was spotted and asked to stop,' DCP (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Verma, however, didn't stop. Instead, he opened fire at the police while trying to flee on his bike. The police fired back, hitting his right leg, leading to him falling off his two-wheeler. 'During questioning, Verma, the mastermind of the robbery case, admitted to orchestrating the dacoity and supplying arms to his associates. He has a documented criminal history and was previously involved in seven heinous cases of robbery and murder, and cases under the Arms Act,' DCP Goel said. Police also arrested his three associates, Ashish, Vikash Chaudhary and Arvind. The robbery had taken place on the night of June 23. Karan Chopra, who has multiple CNG filling stations across the NCR, was at his farmhouse when a man knocked on his door posing as a delivery boy. As soon as he opened the gate, four men shoved him aside and barged in, claiming that they had guns. They then robbed the house of jewellery and cash, before taking Chopra hostage and driving him to MG Road in Gurgaon. They fled with Rs 30 lakh cash and some jewellery, officers had said. According to police, the total number of arrests in the case has now reached 10. In the first batch of arrests, four people were nabbed last month — including Chopra's current drivers Satendar Singh, 35, and Anil, 54, as well as Santosh Tripathi, 40, and Shammi, 49. On June 30, two more people were nabbed: the key conspirator Adhesh Kumar, 38, a former driver of the businessman; and Amit Kumar, 28, police said. Rs 50,000 and a Hyundai Aura used to ferry the accused to the farmhouse were recovered from Adhesh. Police had said Adhesh tipped off Satendar and Anil about the location of the cash.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
₹1,950 crore CGD project in Bankura, Purulia to be completed by FY30
The Rs 1,950 crore City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in West Bengal's Bankura and Purulia districts aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to 555,000 households, over 250 commercial units, and more than 35 industrial consumers, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for the project that aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to both retail households and industrial projects in the two districts of West Bengal. The project will establish 29 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations for vehicular fuel across the two districts in line with authorisation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), a statement said. The project is scheduled for completion by March 15, 2030. Once operational, it is expected to serve a population of over 65 lakh with cleaner, reliable, and cost-effective fuel solutions, Bharat Petroleum said. According to BPCL Director (Refineries) and acting Chairman & Managing Director, Sanjay Khanna, the initiative marks a significant step towards expanding access to clean and affordable energy in India. The project is also expected to create over 15 lakh man-days of direct and indirect employment, supporting local economies in Bankura and Purulia. The CGD network will contribute to India's net-zero ambitions by promoting natural gas as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels. It is projected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent, or 191,000 metric tonnes over 25 years equivalent to planting nearly 3.46 lakh trees annually. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
PM Modi unveils ₹5,400 crore development projects in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a slew of development projects worth ₹ 5,400 crore in West Bengal, unveiling major initiatives across the oil and gas, power, rail and road sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and clean energy in the region. Addressing a programme in the industrial town of Durgapur, Modi said the world today is discussing India's resolve to become a developed nation, and the ongoing transformation of the country's infrastructure is a key pillar of that vision. "Today, the entire world is discussing the resolve for a developed India. Behind this, there are changes visible in India, on which the edifice of a developed India is being built. A major aspect of these changes is India's infrastructure," the prime minister said. Reiterating his government's vision of 'One Nation, One Gas Grid', Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga project was conceptualised to ensure equitable energy access and spur industrial growth across eastern India. As part of the day's events, the PM laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) ₹ 1,950-crore City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia districts. The project aims to supply piped natural gas (PNG) to households and industries, compressed natural gas (CNG) at retail outlets, and generate employment in the region. He also dedicated to the nation the ₹ 1,190-crore Durgapur–Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur–Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, laid under the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) initiative. Passing through Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly and Nadia districts, the pipeline is expected to benefit lakhs of people with a steady and clean supply of natural gas. Continuing the Centre's thrust on clean energy, Modi dedicated Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems retrofitted at the Durgapur Steel and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Stations of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). Built at a combined cost of over ₹ 1,457 crore, the systems aim to curb industrial emissions and improve air quality in the region.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi launches ₹5,400 crore development projects in West Bengal
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth ₹5,400 crore in Durgapur, West Bengal. These projects span sectors like oil & gas, power, road, and rail. 'The projects launched today will enhance connectivity in the region and boost gas-based transport and the gas-based economy and reinforce Durgapur's identity as a Steel City," he said, according to a press statement. Among the key projects, the PM laid the foundation stone for Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL)'s City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in the Bankura and Purulia districts, valued at approximately ₹1,950 crore. This project aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to households, commercial establishments, and industrial customers, while also establishing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) retail outlets, thereby generating employment in the region. Further bolstering energy infrastructure, PM Modi launched the Durgapur to Kolkata section of the Durgapur-Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, an integral part of the flagship Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) Project. This crucial 132-kilometer pipeline, worth over ₹1,190 crore, traverses through Purba Bardhman, Hooghly, and Nadia districts. The Prime Minister said, 'the pipeline provided significant direct and indirect employment during its construction phase and will now facilitate the supply of natural gas to lakhs of households across the region.' All-round development In a push for cleaner energy production, PM Modi inaugurated Pollution Control Systems, specifically flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units, at both the Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station and Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station of Damodar Valley Corporation. These systems, developed at a cost of over ₹1,457 crore, are expected to drastically reduce emissions, supporting cleaner energy generation and creating employment opportunities within the region. For rail infrastructure, PM Modi announced the doubling of the 36-kilometer Purulia – Kotshila Rail Line in Purulia, an investment exceeding ₹390 crore. This project is vital for improving rail connectivity, linking industrial hubs like Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Dhanbad with Ranchi and Kolkata. It is expected to facilitate more efficient movement of goods trains, reduce travel time, and significantly improve logistics for industries and businesses in the area. Additionally, he inaugurated two new Road Over Bridges (ROBs) constructed under the Setu Bharatam Programme , totaling over ₹380 crore. Located at Topsi and Pandabeshwar in Paschim Bardhaman, these ROBs are designed to enhance connectivity and prevent accidents at railway level crossings.
