The Centre has issued a detailed clarification defending India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, rejecting concerns over the rollout of E20 fuel, vehicle compatibility, pricing and consumer choice. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) said the programme has been implemented through a “carefully planned, gradual and scientifically validated” process rather than a hurried…
Dibrugarh: Around 2,000 members of the village defence party (VDP) engaged by Oil India Ltd (OIL) protested on Thursday, seeking a wage hike from the current Rs 100 a day.The VDP members, mainly from Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, guard OIL’s oilfields, gas and oil pipelines, and other key installations. Protesters said they have long worked as…
Dibrugarh: Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri visited Duliajan on Sunday, where he toured key installations of Oil India Limited (OIL), including the company’s virtual-reality (VR) centre and one of the oldest continuously producing oil wells in the country.Duliajan, located in Dibrugarh district, serves as the field headquarters of OIL and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised India’s talent pool and educational standards, describing relations between the two countries as being built on trust and brotherhood. Speaking at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), moderated by India Today’s Geeta Mohan, Putin said Russia and India share “very good, trust-based, brotherly…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Government assures no immediate fuel disruption despite West Asia conflict. Refineries operate normally with adequate crude oil and LPG inventories. India continues buying Russian oil based on commercial viability. As global energy markets remain on edge due to the prolonged West Asia conflict, the…
