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Shiv Bhojan Thali centres in Pune face shutdown over LPG shortage, pending dues

Shiv Bhojan Thali centres in Pune face shutdown over LPG shortage, pending dues

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4 min readPuneMar 17, 2026 10:09 PM IST Pune’s Shiv Bhojan Thali centres, which serve a full meal for Rs 10, particularly beneficial to the underprivileged, are on the verge of shutting down. The centres are facing a double crisis: a state-wide LPG shortage and dues pending for up to nine months from the Maharashtra government. The Shiv Bhojan Thali scheme was launched on January 26, 2020, by the then Uddhav Thackeray government. Each thali, comprising two chapatis, a bowl of vegetable curry, bowl of dal and rice, is sold for Rs 10 at dedicated centres. The government pays a subsidy of Rs 40 per thali to make up the full cost. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, currently under Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Across Maharashtra, around 1,800 centres serve approximately two lakh people daily, with 40 centres operating in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Prasanna Bhave, who runs a centre in Sadashiv Peth and serves 100 thalis a day, has not received subsidy payments for the past nine months. …

Shutdown, protest rallies in Ladakh over Statehood, Sixth Schedule demands

Shutdown, protest rallies in Ladakh over Statehood, Sixth Schedule demands

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People gather during a protest demanding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, in Leh, Ladakh, on Monday. | Photo Credit: PTI Protest rallies were held in Ladakh on Monday (March 16, 2026), marking the first instance since violence erupted in September last year, on the call of the socio-political groupings of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to press for Statehood status and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Hundreds of locals marched from Singay Namgyal Chowk up to Leh Polo Ground in Leh town. In Kargil, protesters held a rally in the town that was attended by hundreds of locals. The KDA and the LAB had called for shutdown on March 16 in Ladakh. Protesters were carrying banners and raising slogans in favour of Statehood and the Sixth Schedule. They raised slogans that the current Union Territory status was unacceptable to the region. Ladakah was carved out as a U.T. in 2019 from the Kashmir division of erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir. “For the last six years, the …

Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release

Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release

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Leh, Hundreds of people took part in a rally in Leh town amid tight security while Kargil observed a shutdown on Monday on a call given by Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance in support of their demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. Ladakh agitation: Rally in Leh, shutdown in Kargil two days after Wangchuk’s release It was the first major rally by LAB since violence erupted during protests in September, prompting a clampdown by authorities, and comes two days after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act . The Director General of Police of Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, visited the rally site at Singay Namgyal Chowk in Leh to take stock of the security arrangements, with additional police and security personnel deployed across the town to maintain law and order. Led by LAB co-chairman Chering Dorjay, the protesters started from the Singay Namgyal chowk and marched to Leh polo ground with participants, including a sizable number …

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

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Despite the Centre on Saturday revoking the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, protests planned for March 16 across Ladakh will go ahead as scheduled. On March 13, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had announced that the people of Ladakh would take to the streets again as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was “dragging its feet” on extending guarantees sought by the union territory. Two bodies representing socio-political and religious groups in Ladakh — KDA and Apex Body Leh — have been in talks with the Centre as part of a high-powered committee (HPC) under the MHA to press various demands of the region. On Saturday, KDA member Sajjad Kargilli said the constitutional guarantees that Ladakh is seeking are not “an individual matter” but a collective concern. “We are very relieved by his (Wangchuk’s) release. However, the issue of Mr Wangchuk’s detention was created and resolved by the Centre. Our protests and demands have a wider ambit,” he said. While announcing the March 16 shutdown, KDA leader Asgar Ali …

Should India Be Worried Over Shutdown Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran War? Not Yet, Say Sources | India News

Should India Be Worried Over Shutdown Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran War? Not Yet, Say Sources | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 19:22 IST India’s crude oil reserves and energy products are sufficient for now, said sources. “There is no concern over aviation fuel…Rise of petrol prices is unlikely,” said sources Boats manoeuvering around a tanker vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. (AFP File) Across the world, the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, considered a critical oil chokepoint, amid the US-Israel-Iran war has led to fears over economic and energy security risks. Should India, too, be majorly worried? Sources tell News18 that India has no major concerns at the moment. US-Israel-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel early in the day but later was trading at $107.80 per barrel. ALSO READ | Can Shutting Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid US-Israel-Iran War Impact India’s Internet? Explained Oil prices have surged …

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

When will the Senate vote? DHS funding bill faces opposition amid shutdown

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A partial US government shutdown linked to funding for the Department of Homeland Security has now entered its third week as lawmakers continue to disagree over a budget bill. The shutdown has sparked political tension in Washington as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement and DHS policies. US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) (R) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) hold a press conference on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at the US Capitol. (Getty Images via AFP) DHS funding bill faces Senate opposition After two earlier Senate votes failed to pass a DHS funding measure, the bill approved by the House will now move to the Senate. However, it is expected to face strong opposition from Senate Democrats. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader has said he will vote against the bill unless changes are made to the practices of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Negotiations over the DHS budget intensified in January after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good during an ICE …

Ceramic industry in Gujarat’s Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply

Ceramic industry in Gujarat’s Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply

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The ceramic industry in Gujarat’s Morbi faces a potential shutdown in the next few days as gas supplies from the Gulf region remain disrupted due to the ongoing war-like situation involving Israel, the United States and Iran, industry representatives said on Wednesday (March 4, 2026). West Asia is facing military turmoil where the U.S. and Israeli forces are at war against Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz — a major passage for vessels. The war has intensified since the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, in attacks carried out by the U.S. The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes. President of the Morbi Ceramic Manufacturers Association (Vitrified Tiles Division), Manoj Arvadiya, said petroleum and gas shipments coming from the Gulf countries had been impacted, with consignments stuck at the Strait of Hormuz, which is under Iran’s control. “Gas is the main fuel for the Morbi ceramic industry. Due to the current situation at the Strait of …

Bengaluru Could Go ‘Dry’ This Thursday, Liquor Merchants Call For Shutdown | Bengaluru-news News

Bengaluru Could Go ‘Dry’ This Thursday, Liquor Merchants Call For Shutdown | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 12:21 IST While the government has not declared an official dry day, the association has encouraged its members to pause operations to participate in the rally. For now, the impact is expected to be most visible in Bengaluru during the protest hours. Representative Image: Canva If you are planning to visit a bar or a liquor store in Bengaluru this Thursday, March 5, 2026, you may be disappointed. The liquor merchants are planning to shut down hence making it an unofficial dry day in the garden city. Liquor industry in Karnataka is currently facing a period of significant tension as retail merchants raise serious concerns regarding state excise policies. This friction has culminated in a call for a large-scale protest, which could impact the availability of services in bars and wine shops across the state. The situation stems from a long-standing debate over licensing rules and the administrative oversight of the liquor trade. The Federation of Wine Merchants’ Association has organized a major protest at Freedom Park starting at 11:00 AM. …

US: Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as partial govt shutdown drags on  | World News

US: Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as partial govt shutdown drags on  | World News

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The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as well, but DHS cancelled the PreCheck closure.” As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the agency said. The turmoil at security and customs lanes is tied to a partial government shutdown that began February.14 after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign. The security disruptions come at a time where a major winter storm will hit the East Coast from Sunday into Monday. Nine out of 10 flights going out of John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Boston Logan Airport have been canceled …

Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown

Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Monorail is set to resume operations by May 7, with the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) fixing an internal deadline for recommissioning the stalled system. The 19.54-km Chembur–Wadala–Jacob Circle corridor has remained shut since September 20, 2025, after persistent technical and engineering failures led to a complete suspension of services. Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown According to MMMOCL officials, the body has directed Medha Servo Drives—supplier of 10 newly manufactured monorail rakes—to align testing and readiness schedules with the May 7 target. Testing of rolling stock, signalling and telecommunication systems, automatic fare collection gates and passenger information systems is currently underway. An independent safety assessment began earlier this month. However, the resumption timeline is dependent on regulatory clearance by a serving or a retired commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). Sources said MMMOCL and its parent body, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), have sought relaxation under the Indian Tramways Act, 1886, which does not allow certification by the CMRS. The state government is …