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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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
