Working towards long-term solution to petrol price hike: Minister
Kolkata, June 2: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said the Centre is looking at a 'long term' fix to the issue of the rise in petrol and diesel prices, adding that the solution lies with state governments also as they too levy their taxes.
He said petrol prices were de-regulated during the rule of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.
"Government is working on a long-term solution with states. They are also equal stakeholders. They also levy their taxes and therefore all have to work together to come out with a solution," HRD Minister Javadekar told reporters here.
The Central government regulated fuel prices in the country till 2010, when they were de-regulated.
Now, the prices are revised by oil companies mostly under the free-market system.
On June 16 last year, oil companies decided to revise prices on a daily basis, instead of every fortnight, as per international practice.
On Saturday, prices of petrol and diesel fell around nine paise in four metro cities.
"The issue is petrol and diesel prices. It is an international phenomenon and during Congress regime, they de-regulated petrol," Javadekar added.
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Two children die after arch collapses during outdoor play in Karnataka
Raichur (Karnataka) (PTI): Two children died on Saturday after a portion of an arch allegedly collapsed on them while they were watching an outdoor play in this district, police said.
The incident occurred in Bail Marchad village in Manvi taluk, they said.
According to police, seven people were sitting under the arch watching the play when the structure suddenly collapsed, killing two children on the spot.
The deceased have been identified as Vishwanath Ramalinga (8) and Sanvita (2).
Vishakshi (25), Lakshmi (18), Vishalakshi (25), Yallamma (3), and Bassamma (45) were injured in the incident and were shifted to Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital for further treatment, police said.
The bodies have been moved to the mortuary of Manvi Government Hospital, they added.
A case has been registered at Manvi Police Station, and further investigation is underway, police said.
