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Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

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In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.
In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.

Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border

**Massive Security Offensive Launched on Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border to Neutralize Maoist Insurgency**

**New Delhi:** In a significant escalation of its counter-insurgency efforts, a formidable contingent of nearly 2,000 security personnel has commenced a large-scale operation targeting the Communist Party of India (Maoist) along the sensitive Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Codenamed “Kilo Green Hunter-2” (KGH-2), the operation is spearheaded by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and is explicitly designed to dismantle the upper echelons of the outlawed organization. This strategic offensive is a critical component of the government’s ambitious timeline to eradicate left-wing extremism across the country by March 2026.

The KGH-2 operation signifies a concentrated push to disrupt the command and control structure of the CPI (Maoist) in a region historically considered a stronghold of the insurgency. Intelligence reports suggest that key leaders, instrumental in orchestrating rebel activities and maintaining the organization’s influence, are operating within the dense forests and challenging terrain straddling the two states. The deployment of such a substantial force underscores the seriousness with which the government views the persistent threat posed by the Maoist movement.

Sources within the security establishment indicate that the operation is employing a multi-pronged strategy. This includes extensive area domination patrols, intelligence-led raids on suspected Maoist hideouts, and efforts to interdict supply lines and communication networks. The CRPF, alongside state police forces from Chhattisgarh and Telangana, are coordinating their efforts to ensure maximum operational effectiveness. The sheer scale of the deployment is intended to overwhelm any potential resistance and to create an environment where Maoist cadres are unable to regroup or operate with impunity.

The government’s renewed focus on eradicating left-wing extremism by the 2026 deadline reflects a broader strategy to foster development and ensure security in the affected regions. For years, Maoist insurgency has been a significant impediment to socio-economic progress, deterring investment and disrupting essential services. By targeting the leadership, authorities aim to cripple the ideological and operational capacity of the group, thereby paving the way for increased state presence and the implementation of development initiatives.

The KGH-2 operation is expected to be a protracted and challenging undertaking, given the difficult geographical conditions and the Maoists’ familiarity with the terrain. However, the coordinated and well-resourced nature of this offensive suggests a determined effort to achieve a decisive breakthrough. The success of this operation will be a crucial indicator of the government’s ability to achieve its overarching goal of a Naxal-free India within the stipulated timeframe, ultimately aiming to restore peace and normalcy to the affected populations. The coming weeks and months will be critical in assessing the impact of this significant security push.


This article was created based on information from various sources and rewritten for clarity and originality.

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