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Only select customers can access the facility, which uses OTP-based login and leak detection before dispensing composite cylinders. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

NCR’s first LPG ATM hit by gaps in supply, awareness

Supply constraints have significantly hampered operations at Gurugram's LPG ATM, which has dispensed only four to five composite cylinders since its February launch. Officials attribute the disruptions to the West Asia conflict, affecting availability. Despite initial popularity and rising demand, limited supplies and lack of awareness have left many residents disappointed. The facility aims to serve 1,400 residents, growing to 3,000 by year-end.

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian inspecting flattened wheat crops in Muktsar on Tuesday. (HT)

Wheat crop on 1.25 lakh acres in Punjab damaged due to rain, hail: Khudian

Punjab's agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian reported that over 1.25 lakh acres of wheat crops were damaged across seven districts due to recent severe weather. Compensation will be provided to affected farmers, with assessments underway by over 500 officials. Further rainfall is expected, complicating harvesting efforts and raising concerns about grain quality.