Karnataka: Huge explosion at MRPL facility in Mangaluru; fire tenders, ambulances rush to spot

Sep 30, 2026

A huge explosion occurred at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) facility in Mangaluru on Wednesday, prompting fire brigade vehicles and ambulances to...

MRPL Explosion: Karnataka Minister UT Khader directs maximum compensation, permanent job for deceased worker's brother

Oct 01, 2026

"I have directed MRPL to provide maximum compensation to the family of Manish Karkera who died in the tragedy and to provide a permanent...

Mangaluru MRPL explosion: One dead, eight injured; Minister Khader says senior officer appointed to probe cause

Sep 30, 2026

Khader termed the incident “very sudden and shocking” and said Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had immediately taken note of the situation and sought updates.

MRPL clocks Rs 328 crore profit in Q4 FY21

May 18, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 18 : ONGC subsidiary Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has reported a net profit of Rs 328 crore in...

Karnataka: Eight injured in blast and fire at MRPL facility in Mangaluru; top officials rush to spot

Sep 30, 2026

A massive fire broke out following a blast at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) facility in Mangaluru on Wednesday, triggering panic in...

Two senior operators died after inhaling toxic gas at MRPL in Mangaluru

Jul 12, 2025

The deceased have been identified as Deep Chandra (33), a native of Prayagraj, and Bijil Prasad (33), from Kerala. Both were experienced operators engaged...