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Centre s report faults Delhi govt for failing to store ramped-up oxygen supplies
A report by the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) says that since May 9, Delhi has been trying to get alternate storage space in nearby states.
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A man refills an oxygen tanker at a plant (Source: PTI)
Days after demanding 700 MT of oxygen daily amid a shortage of life-saving gas in the national capital for Covid-19 patients, the Delhi government seems to be struggling to handle the ramped-up supplies. The Centre, which had faced criticism in courts and public outrage, is all set to
A report by the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) North Circle (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) says that since May 9, Delhi has been trying to get alternate storage space in nearby states, especially at Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) manufacturer premises to store excess stock.
The BJP on Friday alleged that the criminal liability for the death of many patients in two Delhi hospitals due to lack of oxygen falls on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying his government failed in proper distribution and storage of the life-saving gas. Citing a report by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), a central agency, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said the Delhi government on a few occasions returned the liquid medical oxygen supplied to the national capital because it had no storage capacity and even asked neighbouring states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to keep the additional quota in reserve.
Arvind Kejriwal govt failed in oxygen storage & distribution, has criminal liability for deaths: BJP
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Last Updated: May 14, 2021, 04:45 PM IST
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The BJP on Friday alleged that the criminal liability for the death of many patients in two Delhi hospitals due to lack of oxygen falls on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying his government failed in proper distribution and storage of the life-saving gas.
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The BJP on Friday alleged that the criminal liability for the death of many patients in two Delhi hospitals due to lack of oxygen falls on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying his government failed in proper distribution and storage of the life-saving gas.