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Nayapalli police busted a ganja smuggling racket operating from a private ambulance, arresting four men and seizing 25kg of contraband. The vehicle, equipped with medical gear, used its siren to evade checks. In a separate operation, Khandagiri police arrested a habitual trafficker with 22kg of ganja, highlighting intensified surveillance under the state's 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan'.

Buxar swelters under a severe heatwave, with temperatures hitting 42°C. The health department is on high alert, establishing dedicated heatstroke wards in hospitals and health centers. Rapid response teams are deployed for round-the-clock monitoring. Authorities urge residents to take precautions, with revised school timings implemented for younger students.

Jamshedpur Sadar Hospital is stepping up to tackle the heat by opening a specialized 10-bed unit designed for heatwave emergencies. This center boasts cooling tubs, necessary medical tools, and a devoted staff working around the clock. With the temperature set to rise even higher, officials are confident this initiative will provide essential relief to those in need.

Unit did not have NOC, 12 fire tenders brought flames under control in over an hour

A massive fire engulfed eight flats across five floors of a Ghaziabad residential tower, trapping residents and causing minor injuries. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours, facing access issues and initial equipment limitations. The fire, suspected to be from a short circuit in a renovated flat, spread rapidly, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting a swift rescue operation.

NOCs issued to 18 gyms and 198 swimming pools so far, say officials

Amid global cooking gas price surges and fears of shortages, a new Indian innovation offers a clean energy alternative. Greenvize has launched a 'Plug-and-Play' hydrogen cooking unit. This gadget uses water and electricity to produce hydrogen gas on demand. It eliminates the need for bulky cylinders and pipelines, providing a sustainable cooking solution for households and businesses.

British police have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity, an incident being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime. Authorities are probing a claim of responsibility from a group with suspected links to Iran, which has been accused of using proxies for attacks in Europe.

Amid LPG supply concerns, Barmer district showcases self-reliance with over 50 families using biogas from cattle dung for cooking. Progressive farmers like Hariram have embraced this eco-friendly alternative, reducing dependence on cylinders and chemical fertilizers. This rural innovation offers a sustainable solution to energy challenges, proving effective even for households with minimal livestock.

Four Jewish community ambulances were torched in Golders Green, London, in an incident police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. CCTV shows three suspects setting the vehicles ablaze before fleeing. Exploding oxygen cylinders damaged nearby properties, but no injuries were reported. Authorities are appealing for information and increasing patrols.

Drug makers in Gujarat are struggling with LPG cylinder shortages. This is impacting the production of essential medicines used in hospitals. The Indian Chamber of Commerce has asked the state government to ensure a steady gas supply. Some companies warn of production halts soon. The government states it is coordinating with the Centre for uninterrupted supply.

Congress workers protested outside their Delhi headquarters, alleging an LPG cylinder shortage and demanding the Union minister's resignation. Protesters claimed families are struggling to get cooking gas and reverting to traditional methods, accusing the government of flawed policies and misleading the public about the crisis.

Amidst LPG shortages, Pune residents like Angad Patwardhan are unconcerned, having adopted "Vaayu" biofuel plants for cooking gas. These IIT-alumnus developed systems convert kitchen waste into methane, significantly reducing reliance on commercial fuel. Over 400 individuals and families in Pune and nearby districts are now LPG-free or have reduced their dependence, showcasing a sustainable alternative.

Consumers in Kolhapur are experiencing significant LPG refill delays due to a mandatory 25-day waiting period implemented by gas agencies to curb panic buying. This new restriction is severely impacting small businesses, forcing customers with single-cylinder connections to apply for double connections to ensure a buffer against future shortages.

A truckload of oxygen cylinders was looted by relatives of Covid patients as soon as they were stacked up in the storeroom of a hospital in Damoh on Tuesday night.

Confidence Petroleum India Limited, a Nagpur company, is setting up an oxygen cylinder manufacturing plant in Umred. The company, headed by city businessman Nitin Khara, already has a plant at Dahej in Gujarat.

Hazaribag SP Karthik S on Friday said that a major chunk of the oxygen cylinders at Hazaribag Medical College and Hospital (HMCH), which allegedly went missing, have been traced and recovered. “We have recovered 264 of the 349 missing D type jumbo oxygen cylinders and 61 of the 104 small oxygen cylinders. The rest will be recovered soon,” the SP said.

A shortage of oxygen was reported in Vasai-Virar region on Monday with families of critically ill patients running around for oxygen cylinders. The chaos began with former mayor Rajiv Patil circulating an audio message saying oxygen cylinders were in short supply and would last only for three hours.

Several mosques in the city and the suburbs have begun to provide oxygen cylinders to Covid-19 patients and, in turn, take some pressure off the hospitals. The free oxygen comes with kits that can be fitted at home for Covid-19 patients whose oxygen saturation level is low.

Task force sleuths on Sunday arrested Shaik Akbar of Musheerabad for stocking and selling oxygen cylinders without permission from authorities.