Modi, Rahul greet people on Onam
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Onam, saying the nation stands with Kerala in their times of adversity, in the aftermath of floods.
"May this Onam give further strength to the people of Kerala to overcome the adversities they have been facing for the past few days. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with Kerala and prays for the happiness as well as prosperity of its citizens," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi also urged people of the country to unite and stand together to rebuild Kerala.
"This is a difficult time for the people of Kerala. In relief camps & homes across the state, people are grieving for their loved ones. On this Onam let us pledge to put aside our differences, stand united together and focus on the task of #RebuildingKerala," Gandhi said in a tweet.
BJP President Amit Shah assured the people of Kerala that their government and the Centre is doing everything to ensure that they start their normal life soon.
"On the auspicious occasion of Onam, we pray to the almighty that Kerala gets back on its feet soonest... Entire nation stands firmly with the people of Kerala in these trying times. Modi government at the Centre and BJP is doing everything possible to ensure that people's lives return to normalcy at the earliest," Shah tweeted.
Ever since monsoon rains began lashing Kerala on May 29, a total of 417 people have died. This month, unprecedented floods caused widespread destruction and forced more than a million people to flee their homes to take shelter in relief centres.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said 8.69 lakh people are still sheltered in 2,787 camps.
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46 domestic LPG cylinders used for commercial purpose seized in Yadgir
Yadgir (Karnataka) (PTI): Authorities have seized 46 domestic LPG cylinders that were allegedly being used for commercial purposes in hotels during a special inspection drive in the city, officials said on Friday.
The cylinders were seized on Thursday by officials of the Food and Civil Supplies Department after inspecting several hotels, they said.
Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar told PTI that the domestic cylinders were being used for commercial activities instead of household cooking, which violates the Essential Commodities Act and LPG supply rules.
"In total, 46 such LPG cylinders meant for domestic use that were diverted for commercial usage were seized during the special drive.
He urged residents not to panic about a shortage of domestic LPG in the district," he said.
Bhoyar said the administration will continue such special drives to check the illegal use of LPG cylinders and strict action will be taken if cylinders meant for household use are diverted.
He also said efforts are being made to ensure smooth supply of LPG cylinders for domestic use and discussions are underway with distributors.
He assured the public that the situation is under control and there is adequate supply to meet household demand.
