Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 27: Mangaluru Refineries and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), one of the largest refineries in the country and a subsidiary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation -- owner of the brand 'HiQ', on Tuesday announced the commissioning of a retail outlet at Bengaluru at Devanagonthi town in the Eastern Bengaluru urban district.
According to a statement from the refiner on Tuesday, the newly operational terminal is expected to be a shot in the arm for MRPL to meet its ambitious target of selling 1 million metric tonnes of fuel through the retail path through its popular brand, "MRPL HiQ Auto fuels".
This terminal will also ensure cost-effective placement of ATF near the major airports, including Bengaluru.
MRPL has a strength of over 100 retail outlets in north of Kerala and in Karnataka and there are more in the pipeline in coming years.
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Humnabad: Bidar District In-charge Minister Eshwar Khandre has expressed shock on learning about the blast of a suspicious object on the Molagi Marayya Temple Road in Molakera village and that six people including schoolchildren sustained severe injuries in the incident.
He directed the officials to not only investigate the matter, but also ensure that the injured would receive immediate treatment. He further directed the district administration to bear the expenses of the treatment.
Khandre asked the Superintendent of Police and experts on explosives to visit the spot and collect information necessary for the investigation.
The officers have reportedly been directed by the minister to get information on the cause for the blast, the things used, and the source of explosive. Khandre has ordered the officials to also find the people behind the blast and take strict legal action against them.
