Over 20 injured as private bus rams into lorry in Hassan district
Hassan: More than 20 passengers were injured after a private bus rammed into the rear of a lorry on the bypass road in Channarayapatna taluk of Hassan district on Saturday night.
The bus driver sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The accident occurred when a private bus travelling from Bengaluru towards Hassan collided with a lorry moving in the same direction. The bus was carrying over 40 passengers at the time of the incident, sources said.
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Of the injured, 13 passengers were admitted to the Hassan district hospital, while the remaining injured were treated at the Channarayapatna taluk hospital.
Police visited the spot soon after receiving information and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered at the Channarayapatna traffic police station, and further investigation is underway.
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IndianOil says it has scaled up Auto LPG supplies
Bengaluru (PTI): IndianOil on Thursday said it has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a sharp surge in demand, particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.
The PSU major said it is currently meeting the fuel requirements of auto rickshaws and LPG-driven cars through its network of 55 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) spread across Karnataka, even as a substantial portion of demand has shifted to public sector outlets due to over 300 privately operated outlets being closed or only partially functional.
"Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a recent surge in demand," V Vetriselvakkumar, Chief General Manager (Corporate Communications) said in a release.
He added that the move comes particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.
Despite the increased operational burden, the company said it has taken concerted measures to ensure uninterrupted supply and efficient service delivery to LPG-powered vehicles during the current situation.
The average daily sales at IndianOil's ALDS in Karnataka have risen sharply to 59.53 metric tonne (MT), compared to the previous three-month average of 43.4 MT, reflecting a significant spike in consumer demand, the release said.
Reiterating its commitment, Vetriselvakkumar said IndianOil remains focused on ensuring seamless fuel accessibility while adhering to government directives and maintaining equitable distribution across all sectors.
