Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In a decisive move to curb the illegal trade of banned tobacco products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating stringent action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) against individuals involved in the production, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutka. This development aligns with earlier indications given by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Winter Session of the Legislative Assembly in Nagpur. Confir…
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Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has decided to establish separate Ready Reckoner (RR) rates for skyscrapers and slums located within the same vicinity. Moving away from the uniform pricing model, future property rates will be categorised on the basis of infrastructure and amenities available in the respective areas.State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday announced the decision while marking the completion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12 years in offi…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), demanding the immediate expulsion of Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan from both the State Cabinet and the party. The Congress accused Mahajan of making “anti-national” remarks and “insulting the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces” during his recent visit to Punjab.The controversy erupted after Mahajan attended the 42nd anniversary commemoratio…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) In a major move to boost administrative efficiency and bring synergy to governance, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the restructuring of various ministerial departments. With this decision, the number of existing administrative departments will increase from 33 to 45 by elevating sub-departments into independent departments. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has anchored this policy on the concepts of ‘Ease of Doing…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Ahead of the monsoon season, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has activated a comprehensive, technology-driven preparedness plan across the Maha Mumbai Metro network on Lines 2A, 2B, 7, and 9, aiming to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted passenger services during heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.This year is particularly significant as Metro Lines 2B and 9 will be navigating their first operational monsoon season, a government …
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has appealed to farmers not to rush their sowing activities, even though the monsoon has arrived in South Konkan; however, its overall intensity and progress across the state will remain sluggish until June 15.The Meteorological Department has clarified that while there is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh, and Central Maharashtra until June 15, these showers do not yet appear sufficient to s…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved road improvement projects worth approximately Rs 24,884 crore across the state, to be executed through the Public Works Department (PWD). Minister for Public Works, Shivendra Raje Bhosale, announced that projects worth approximately Rs 24,884 crore will be implemented for the holistic development of state roads with financial assistance from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The NCP core committee, chaired by party president and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, on Friday staked claim over Raigad, Pune, and Parbhani local body constituencies seats for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council polls slated for June 18. The last date for filing nominations is June 1. The meeting was attended by Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal, former Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, former minister Dhananjay Munde, and MP Par…
Sangli, May 28 (IANS) In light of the prevailing economic hardships, senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and former State Finance Minister, Jayant Patil, on Thursday urged the Maharashtra government to prioritise public interest by immediately waiving the Value Added Tax (VAT) and surcharges on petrol and diesel. Patil made this demand through an official letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Expressing deep concern over the situation, Patil stated that the contin…
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved naming the Sawantwadi Railway Station after the architect of the Konkan Railway, former Union Minister the late Madhu Dandavate. Following approval from the Central Government, the Sawantwadi Railway Station will be renamed “Lokmanya Madhu Dandavate Railway Terminus.”The late Madhu Dandavate, who served as the Railway Minister and Union Finance Minister, is widely regarded as the archi…