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The Print
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Madhya Pradesh CM's convoy comes to a grinding halt after cars are refuelled with ‘water-mixed' diesel
According to officials, when the drivers switched on the ignition after refuelling, a few vehicles stopped at the petrol station itself, while a few others stopped over the next 500 metres. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was on his way to Ratlam for an event on Friday. The vehicles in the convoy—mostly Toyota Innovas—stopped at Shakti Fueling station located near Dosigaon village on the Indore-Mhow road about 10 kilometers short of the Ratlam collectorate. These cars were carrying the chief minister's staff. Bhopal: There was major embarrassment for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, when on Thursday night, 19 cars in his convoy suddenly came to a halt—because they had been re-fuelled with allegedly adulterated diesel. Private vehicles were quickly arranged for the officials who were in the cars that had broken down, while officials from the Food and Civil Supplies department were rushed to the spot to investigate the incident. A press note issued by the district administration stated, 'Due to the heavy rain in the district, water seeped into the diesel tank of the petrol pump. Subsequently the diesel filled in the vehicles had water in it, which led to the vehicles coming to an abrupt halt.' Officials inspected the density of the fuel at the pump. About 5,995 liters of petrol and 10,675 liters of diesel have been sealed. Authorities from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) which has a depot at Ratlam rushed to the spot and took three samples of diesel from the petrol pump. The petrol pump has been sealed for now, reports of tests on the samples are still awaited. A case has also been registered under section 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act 1955 against the owner of the petrol pump who has been identified as Shanti Bundela and her husband Hemraj Bundela. Both are residents of Indore. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: With amassed assets worth Rs 500-700 cr, how 'corrupt' ex-RTO constable has sparked political row in MP
United News of India
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
19 vehicles of MP CM's convoy break down
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be used for the CM, who arrived in Ratlam on Friday afternoon and inaugurated the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment (RISE) Conclave. According to officials, the vehicles had refueled at the 'Shakti Petrol Pump' at Dosigaon in Ratlam district. According to Additional Collector Shalini Shrivastava, samples of diesel were collected immediately after the matter came to light. She said the petrol pump was sealed soon after. A team of officials collected fuel samples for testing and also checked the petrol pump's underground fuel tank. Officials are investigating whether water was mixed deliberately in diesel or if rain water had seeped into the underground fuel storage tank. UNI XC PRS
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Coffee profits drive Chikkamagaluru's luxury car boom
Regional Transport Office With coffee and black pepper prices touching historic highs, coffee country is witnessing a luxury vehicle boom. In just the past six months, a staggering 5,777 new vehicles have been registered in Chikkamagaluru district — many of them high-end cars, signalling a shift in lifestyle for several growers. While black pepper prices have remained steady at `60,000 to `75,000 per quintal — similar to last year — coffee prices have surged year, a 50-kg bag of coffee fetched under `15,000. This season, rates started at `17,000 and soared to `29,000 per bag, far exceeding farmer expectations. The sudden windfall has allowed farmers not only to meet agricultural needs but also to indulge in luxury spending. Farmers who once lamented poor yields and low market rates are now upgrading their lives — and their in Chikkamagaluru has seen a sharp rise in registrations of luxury vehicles. These include one BMW worth `32.43 lakh, three Mercedes-Benz cars collectively worth `73.29 lakh, 40 Mahindra 2-700s priced between `14–25 lakh, 35 Skoda cars worth `13.65 lakh each, and 43 Toyota Innovas valued at `24.65 lakh apiece — totalling 1,364 cars, the district has recorded 3,330 motorbikes, 50 mopeds, 224 tractors, 422 goods carriers, 79 cabs, six buses, 153 three-wheeler passenger vehicles, 23 three-wheeler goods vehicles, and 10 rental bikes — all registered in just half a year. Total vehicle registrations for the year are expected to cross 13,000, with cars alone accounting for over 3, officer Rakesh Kumar urged the public to avoid middlemen when registering their vehicles. 'Everything is available online. If there's confusion, people can contact us directly,' he said, noting that staff have been instructed to ensure smooth and transparent isn't just perking up cups — it's revving up engines across the Malnad region, as farmers ride a wave of prosperity unlike anything seen in recent years.
