Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday defending the move of the state government to shut down the Jan Aushadhi Centres from the premises of government hospitals and urged the Centre to supply medicines to the state health department at the same rates at which these are supplied to Janushadhi Kendras.In his letter, Minister Rao said: “As per the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pari Yojana (PMBJP) scheme,…

Bhopal, Aug 6 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2025, was passed on the seventh day of the ongoing Monsoon session of the Assembly on Wednesday. The Bill, which was presented by the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government for discussion in the House on Tuesday, witnessed healthy discussion from the members of both — the Opposition and ruling party. The state government has introduced a provision for stricter penalties for unpaid vehicle taxes it levies through ‘motor v…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bid to curb unauthorised constructions and protect the integrity of urban planning, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Wednesday has strengthened its enforcement mechanisms in areas where it operates as the Special Planning Authority (SPA). It has adopted zero tolerance for unauthorised constructions and deployed officials to scan key areas.“To uphold lawful urban development, designated officers have been appointed under Section 53 of the…

Amaravati, Aug 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved the scheme for free travel for women in APSRTC buses from August 15.The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu put its stamp of approval on the scheme to fulfill another promise made in the elections last year.As part of the coalition government’s “Super Six” promises, the “Stri Shakti” – free bus travel will be launched on Independence Day. The implementation of this scheme will cost…

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 6 (IANS) The situation in the temple town of Dharmasthala turned tense following an assault on YouTubers near Nethravathi Pangala Cross on Wednesday evening following a skirmish that broke out in connection with the ongoing mass grave case.Police stated that local residents assaulted the YouTubers, accusing them of spreading false information about the Hindu pilgrimage center and its temple management.According to authorities, two to three cars were damaged in the inci…

Ahmedabad, Aug 6 (IANS) In a high-level review meeting held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the sixth Governing Body meeting of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Unity Trust, with a sharp focus on elevating the Statue of Unity (SOU) and its surroundings into a world-class tourism destination. As part of the strategic vision, the Governing Body discussed in detail proposals to develop trekking trails, scenic walkways, and a hospitality district in the hills near…

Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Wednesday, approved a series of strict disciplinary action against several government officials facing allegations of corruption and misconduct. In a major decision, the Chief Minister has approved the compulsory retirement of nine police inspectors found guilty of serious lapses during their service.These Police Inspectors had a history of tainted records, with multiple charges and departmental inquiries pending against them.A …

Agartala, Aug 6 (IANS) Responding to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha’s request, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has directed the top officials to study the condition and to take appropriate steps for the National Highway-8, the state’s lifeline, officials said on Wednesday. The National Highway-8 between Assam’s Sribhumi district (formerly Karimganj) and Tripura’s Sabroom sub-division, along Bangladesh, connects the state (Tripura) with the rest of the country …

Shillong, Aug 6 (IANS) The Meghalaya High Court has expressed satisfaction with the state government’s efforts to curb the growing problem of stray dogs, noting that substantial progress has been made in addressing the issue across the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Wednesday, acknowledged the steps taken by the government, stating in its order, “We are happy to note from a report filed in …

Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) The unfortunate death of another female student after a self-immolation attempt in Pattamundai area of Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Wednesday prompted the opposition parties to intensify its criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. Addressing a press conference here, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lenin Mohanty said, “The incident is not just shocking, it is frustrating for the people of Odisha. There is lawlessness everywhere. Lawyers are b…