'Most experienced leader': PM Modi greets CM Yediyurappa on 78th birthday
Bengaluru, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined several others in greeting Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa as he turned 78 on Saturday.
Taking to twitter to extend his greetings, the PM said, "Greetings to Karnataka CM @BSYBJP Ji on his birthday.
Yediyurappa Ji is one of our most experienced leaders, who has devoted his life towards the welfare of farmers and empowering the poor. Praying for his long and healthy life."
Yediyurappa's followers, ministerial colleagues and party MLAs made a beeline to his residence here since morning to wish him on the occasion.
Earlier, the CM performed special prayers at home.
The Lingayat strongman of Karnataka, as Yediyurappa is often referred to, is continuing his fourth stint as the Chief Minister of the state including two short spells in the office.
Greetings to Karnataka CM @BSYBJP Ji on his birthday. Yediyurappa Ji is one of our most experienced leaders, who has devoted his life towards the welfare of farmers and empowering the poor. Praying for his long and healthy life.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2021
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
