Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the MahaYuti government in the wake of the death of two youths due to an alleged drug overdose at a live music concert in Goregaon, warning that the state would have to pay a “heavy price” if the growing drug menace was not curbed.The controversy erupted after two young students died from a suspected drug overdose during a live music concert held at the Nesco Centre. …
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Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers.G. Sreekanth (IAS: RR: 2009), Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Jal Jeevan Mission, Navi Mumbai.Deelip Swami (IAS: SCS: 2011), Collector, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, has been posted as Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation, Akola.Varsha Thakur-Ghuge (IAS: SCS: 2…
Akola (Maharashtra), April 2 (IANS) A police officer posted at the Civil Lines police station in Maharashtra’s Akola has been accused of demanding sexual favours from a woman while she was in police custody, triggering outrage and swift departmental action. The woman had been arrested by the cyber police for allegedly defrauding another individual of Rs 80 lakh on the pretext of providing a job. After being produced before a court, she was remanded to four days of police custody and was subseq…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Tuesday directed the state government to take a serious note of the alleged threats given to Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan by Lawrence Bishnoi gang members.Congress MLA and legislative group leader Vijay Wadettiwar raised the issue through an adjournment motion in the Legislative Assembly.”Our Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan from Akola west has received death threats in the name of the Bishnoi gang along with an international e…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised objections over the functioning of the State Election Commission, particularly regarding the use of removable ink, the Shiv Sena on Friday refuted the allegations, stating that there was no issue with the ink. The party said that a similar fake narrative was created during the Lok Sabha elections as well. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said, “Th…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As the counting of votes for the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra began on Friday, the Shiv Sena expressed confidence in a strong performance, and said that the outcome of elections has remained consistent, whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation polls. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said the public has shown strong support for the Mahayuti alliance.“Whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation electio…
Thane, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that people across the state will vote for development. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “People across Maharashtra will vote for development. They want development and progress. They do not want disputes, delays, or retaliation. We are fighting these elections with the agenda of comprehensive development.”He further said that there is tremendous enthusiasm among people on th…
Akola, Jan 12 (IANS) The political landscape in Akola’s Akot remains volatile as the controversial alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has resurfaced in a new form.Despite a nationwide outcry and explicit orders from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to scrap the “unholy” tie-up, the two parties appeared to cooperate once again during the selection of co-opted (nominated) members for the Akot Municipal Council.The “second act…
Amravati, Jan 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Wednesday condemned the murder of party leader Hidayat Patel in Akola, claiming that it is an example of how badly law and order in the state has deteriorated. He further stated that the gangs wielding machetes, drug mafias, sand mafias, land mafias, and local strongmen have mushroomed across the state as Maharashtra does not have a full-time Home Minister.He demanded that all those involved in the attack be arrested immedi…