About 2,000 petrol pumps run dry as truckers strike against new penal code

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 2, 2024

2,000 petrol pumps in western and northern India have run out of fuel stocks due to a truckers' strike. Heavy rush and long queues were witnessed at pumps in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The strike may impact the supply of essential items like vegetables, fruits, and milk if extended. The strike is in...

👓 View full article:

Video credit: Oneindia

Published on January 3, 2024 - 02:05

Truckers Controversy Erupts: Truckers Protest Stringent Hit-and-Run Law in India| Oneindia

Controversy arises as the District Magistrate in Shajapur, MP faces backlash for his 'aukat' (stature) remark towards protesting truck drivers discussing the new hit-and-run law. The drivers expressed concerns over increased penalties. Protests ensued in multiple states, causing panic buying at petrol pumps. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge supported the truckers, accusing the government of penalizing the poor. The Home Ministry scheduled a meeting with truckers' representatives, while AIMTC chief assured that stringent provisions would not be immediately imposed after discussions with the Centre. #TruckersProtest #HitAndRunLaw #TransportUnions #ControversyInShajapur #RoadSafetyConcerns #AIMTCMeeting #GovernmentBacklash ~PR.282~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Maharashtra

State in Western India

Meet Sanjay Verma, the new DGP of Maharashtra who replaced Rashmi Shukla

Sanjay Verma is a 1990-batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre who will retire in April 2028.

Credit: DNA - Published 1 hour ago

BJP, oppn in slugfest over dip in Maha's share of GDP

Maharashtra's opposition parties criticized the ruling BJP government for a 2% decrease in the state's national GDP share since 2010, attributing it to the BJP's..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago

Jarange opts out of election, says won't back any party, nominee

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced he will not support any candidate or party in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Jarange, who previously..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago

BJP rebel Shetty quits race, Sena's Sarvankar stays in fray

The BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi faced rebel candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, despite attempts to consolidate support. Several high-profile..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago

Who is Rashmi Shukla, IPS officer whom EC removed as Maharashtra DGP?

IPS Rashmi was accused of tapping Opposition leaders' phones during Devendra Fadnavis' tenure as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Credit: DNA - Published 1 day ago