Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra government will constitute an expert committee to recommend stringent punitive provisions under existing laws to curb advertisements, hoardings, websites and social media content that incite sexual offences, said Minister Ashish Shelar in the State Assembly on Friday. He was replying to MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar who had tabled a non-government Bill seeking to prohibit advertisements, hoardings, websites and social media content that incite sexual offences.Respo…
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Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) General Administration Department in-charge Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday announced in the Legislative Assembly that a committee comprising members from both Houses of the Maharashtra Legislature will be constituted to recommend measures for regulating transfers of government employees, ensuring faster disposal of official files and enhancing transparency in government functioning. Senior MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar had presented the non-government bill – The Maharashtra Go…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Minister for General Administration Ashish Shelar on Tuesday assured the Maharashtra Legislative Council that the government will convene a meeting under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to deliberate on the benefits and service-related issues of graduate part-time employees and take an appropriate decision in their interest. He was replying to a calling attention motion moved by MLCs Abhijit Wanjari, Ashok (Bhai) Jagtap, Sudhakar Adbale, Dhiraj Lingade, Satej (Bunt…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Thursday approved two key projects that are expected to significantly enhance connectivity and strengthen public transport infrastructure in the state.The projects include a 3.55-km connector linking the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Sea Link to Bandra Fort and an elevated metro rail extension from Kanhan River to Kanhan City under Nagpur Metro Rail Phase-2.Chief Minister Fadnavis said the co…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Ashish Shelar, Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister in the Maharashtra government, on Saturday directed the Railways, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), BEST, District Collectorates, Metro authorities and other concerned agencies to prepare an integrated plan and work in close coordination while planning for flood situations during the monsoon season. He was speaking at a meeting to review the desilting works and other pre-monsoon preparedness activities in railway are…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) nominee Rajendra Jain is set to get elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha elections as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) did not field its candidate. Rajendra Jain filed his nomination on Monday in the presence of senior leaders, including Chhagan Bhujbal, Praful Patel, Dilip Walse Patil, youth leader Parth Pawar, and Mahayuti leaders Ashish Shelar and Bharat Gogawale.Thereafter, another independent also filed his nomination, but the MVA refrai…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister and Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Ashish Shelar on Wednesday directed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology be used to make the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) tendering process free from human intervention, thereby ensuring greater transparency.He said AI-driven systems would help monitor “variations” in tenders and significantly improve efficiency and accoun…
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of Information Technology Ashish Shelar has said that the AI policy approved by the cabinet aims to position the state at the forefront of the digital-technology landscape.The Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved the state’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, marking a decisive leap into the future of technology.He said that, as rapid technological and AI-driven advancements are reshaping industries and economies, Maharashtra is poised to lead fro…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur were conferred the Justice Tendolkar Trophy for the Best Senior Cricketer for the 2025/26 and 2024/25 seasons, respectively, as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hosted a grand awards evening in Mumbai on Wednesday.The evening celebrated excellence across the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, with the MCA honouring the outstanding performers who continue to shape Mumbai’s rich cricketing legacy while inspiring the next generation of champio…
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor, Jishnu Dev Varma, on Tuesday said that the Constitution is not just a legal document but a powerful instrument for social transformation. He further stated that Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar’s thoughts provided self-respect, equal opportunity, and a path to justice for the deprived and vulnerable.He was speaking on the occasion of the 135th Birth Anniversary Dr Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi, Dadar to pay floral tributes to the Architect of the Indian Consti…