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DELHI METRO TO RUN HYDROGEN-POWERED SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE IN CENTRAL VISTA FROM 15TH MAY 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:04:03 +0000

In a major step towards promoting clean, sustainable, and efficient urban mobility, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas will be launching an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from tomorrow i.e, 15^th May 2026.

The initiative aims to provide seamless last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations and key government offices in the Central Vista region, encouraging greater use of public transport among government officials and the general public while reducing dependence on private vehicles.

Under this initiative, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is providing two state-of-the-art hydrogen-fuelled buses to DMRC having a seating capacity of 35 passengers, equipped with GPS-based tracking and CCTV systems for real-time monitoring, safety, punctuality, and route adherence.

The shuttle service will operate on all working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Gazetted Holidays) during peak office hours as per following timings- Morning: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Afternoon: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

With a frequency of one bus every 30 minutes, one bus will operate in the clockwise direction and the other in the anti-clockwise direction, covering important government offices and landmarks including Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Arts, India Gate, and Seva Teerth Metro Station.

Fare collection will be facilitated through National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, and cash payment options, with affordable stage-wise ticket pricing of ₹10 and ₹15.

DMRC will oversee bus operations, conductors, ticketing, and passenger support, while IOCL will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel support.

This pioneering initiative underscores the Government of India’s commitment to green mobility, clean energy adoption, and sustainable public transport infrastructure. The project is expected to serve as a benchmark for future hydrogen-based transportation systems across the country.

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A commemorative coin was released recognising CPCL’s sixty years of refining operations

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:42:13 +0000

NEW DELHI. A commemorative coin recognising CPCL’s sixty years of refining operations was released at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 event in Goa by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, in the presence of Shri Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Shri A. S. Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil and CPCL. Shri H. Shankar, Managing Director, CPCL, and Shri S. G. Venkatesh, Director (Technical), CPCL, were also present on the occasion.

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Lav Aggarwal Appointed DG, Foreign Trade; Srikant Nagulapalli Named DG Hydrocarbons

Newsmantra — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:41:05 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Government of India has announced key senior-level appointments. Shri Lav Aggarwal (IAS: 1996: AP), presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has been appointed as Director General, Foreign Trade (DGFT). Meanwhile, Shri Srikant Nagulapalli (IAS: 1998: AP), Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, has been appointed Director General of Hydrocarbons in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

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ONGC Signs MoU 2024-25 with Government of India

Newsmantra — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:01:58 +0000

ONGC signed the Performance Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 2024-25 with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The MoU, signed by Secretary Pankaj Jain and ONGC Chairman Arun Kumar Singh, highlights ONGC’s commitment to meeting performance targets in financials, crude oil, and natural gas production, reinforcing India’s energy security.

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