Dehradun, March 21 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Kotdwar, 20 Mar: Residents of the Kotdwar region are facing significant difficulties due to delays in gas cylinder refills. Currently, online booking for gas cylinders is taking up to 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas, leading to growing dissatisfaction among consumers.

Taking serious note of the issue, Assembly Speaker and Kotdwar MLA Ritu Khanduri Bhushan adopted a firm stance. She spoke over the phone with Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kotdwar, Sandeep Kumar, to assess the situation and issued immediate instructions for improvement.

She clearly stated that since Kotdwar falls under a Municipal Corporation area, gas cylinder booking should be ensured uniformly within 25 days. She...