GAIL Gas starts three new CNG stations in Bengaluru to strengthen the network
Bengaluru: To add further impetus to the building of an eco-friendly mobility network to the state’s capital GAIL Gas added three new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations in the city. GAIL Gas, a City Gas Distribution Company today commenced the CNG sale at three more locations in Bengaluru, viz. Kengeri, Kadugodi-Cross and Hosabasavanapura- Medahalli.
With the commencement of commercial operation of the above three CNG filling Stations the total number of operational outlets for the general public in Bengaluru is 37, excluding 3 CNG Stations inside the BMTC depot.
“In addition to above 12 more CNG stations are ready and the commercial operation of which will start by October-21. GAIL Gas also has ambitious plans of adding a further 50 CNG Stations in the coming financial year which will take the total number of CNG Stations in the city to 100, with the commissioning of CNG Stations Bengaluru will join the big league of CNG driven cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Indore, Agra, etc.” an official statement from the company stated.
Further, to boost the CNG usage in the city, GAIL Gas has reduced the CNG prices by Rs.2/ KG w.e.f. 01.08.202, which will result in a Retail Selling price of CNG @ Rs. 53/Kg in Bengaluru, the statement further added.
Why CNG?
CNG is a new age fuel that scores high as much on its green credentials as for its affordability. On the pollution front, CNG is the most benign of fossil fuels with the least carbon footprint of all. C02 emissions are lesser in CNG by about 27%, CO emissions by about 84%, NOx emissions by about 58%, and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions CNG by about 97%. While CO2, CO, and NOx adversely impact the environment, PM emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution-related illnesses in big cities such as Bengaluru.
On the affordability front, the running cost of a CNG Auto is about Rs. 1.18 /Km compared to Rs. 2.54/Km on Auto LPG, resulting in savings of about 54%. The running cost of a CNG Car is about Rs. 2.65/Km compared to Rs. 7.50/ Km in Petrol & Rs. 5.90/Km on Diesel, resulting in savings of about 65% & 55% respectively. In the case of CNG Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle & Buses the savings is around 44% compared to Diesel. CNG is therefore a cheaper and socially responsible alternative to conventional fuels.
About GAIL Gas
GAIL Gas Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited – A Maharatna PSU, is authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to implement City Gas Distribution Project in Bengaluru Urban and Rural district in the year 2015.
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18 injured in amusement ride mishap at Jatra Mahotsava in Gadag
Gadag: At least 18 people were injured, four of them critically, after an amusement ride malfunctioned during the Jatra Mahotsava held at the premises of Tontadarya Mutt on Sunday night.
According to Deccan Herald, the incident occurred around 9 pm when the ‘Dancing Play’ ride (also known as Break Dance or Crazy Dance) reportedly developed a mechanical fault, causing three chairs to tilt dangerously while in motion.
The people inside these chairs were injured and rushed to Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences and Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMC-RI) Hubballi.
Police said that among the injured, two are from Koppal district, one from Tumakuru, and the remaining are from Gadag district. The identities of some victims are yet to be confirmed.
The four victims, who are in critical condition, are severely injured in the head and have been shifted to KMC-RI, officials said.
Meanwhile, members of the Hindu Veerashaiva Lingayat Yuva Vedike staged a protest, demanding strict action against the contractor responsible for organizing the amusement rides, as well as the Jatra Mahotsava committee.
