Diesel made cheaper by Rs 4.06 per litre in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Oct 5 : Diesel in Maharashtra will be cheaper by Rs 4.06 in Maharashtra, with the state government Friday announcing a cut in taxes on the fuel.
The state government slashed the diesel prices by Rs 1.56 per litre, a day after the central government reduced the rates on the fuel by Rs 2.50 a litre.
The Maharashtra government had Thursday reduced the prices of petrol by Rs 2.50 per litre after the Centre cut the prices by Rs 2.50 per litre, making this fuel cheaper by Rs 5 per litre in the state.
"Happy to announce relief on diesel too! After the relief of Rs 2.50 per litre by the GOI (government of India), Maharashtra government decided to further add its share of Rs 1 per litre along with 56 paisa tax and the effective cost reduction will be Rs 4.06 per litre in Maharashtra," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted.
Earlier in the day, Fadnavis had told reporters in Nashik, about 200km from here in north Maharashtra, that his government would reduce local taxes on diesel so that the consumers get relief of Rs 4 per litre.
The diesel prices were left untouched Thursday by the state government, which had said an assessment was being made on this front.
Speaking in Nashik, Fadnavis lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for the Centre's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices.
The chief minister also said the Maharashtra government has a positive stand on bringing petrol and diesel under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
