From The Times of India
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The Kerala government, led by the Congress, is aligning with Karnataka on an ethanol test, amid controversy over Karnataka’s claim that petrol contains excess ethanol. A Union minister warned that those creating controversies for political purposes will face consequences and expressed doubt about Karnataka’s testing methodology. Meanwhile, Kerala’s excise department has stopped issuing new liquor licences until a new liquor policy is issued, following the removal of the Excise Commissioner after a political row over reclassification of bars and rapid approvals for private players.
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The state-owned OMCs held the 56 samples tested by them from across the state reported an average 19.3% ethanol content in the vehicular fuel.
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Keralam Food and Civil supplies Minister Anoop Jacob on Monday said that random inspections were being carried out at petrol outlets in four districts after allegations in Karnataka that fuel was being sold have ethanol content above permitted limit. The minister said that samples will be collected…
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Keralam's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob recently declared a program to collect petrol samples for ethanol testing, aiming to address concerns voiced by Karnataka officials regarding excessive ethanol blending. Jacob underscored the necessity of consumer transparency regarding fuel…
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Those Creating Controversies For Political Purposes Will Have To Face Consequences: Union Minister
