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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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
