Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government is closely monitoring market prices and will not allow any unfair increase in the cost of essential commodities, directing officials across districts to take stringent action against violators. In a post on X, Sarma said the government and administration are keeping “a close eye on the market” to ensure stability in prices and protect consumers from abnormal escalation.“Our Govt and adminis…
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Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting here to strengthen enforcement of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and directed all district administrations to intensify awareness campaigns and enforcement mechanisms. During the meeting, Rastogi stressed the need for a coordinated and people-centric strategy to curb dowry-related harassment and offences. He directed the roles and responsibilities of Dowry Prohibition Officers be cl…
Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G), V.K. Saxena, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) for the newly created five districts of the Union Territory, a press statement from the L-G’s Secretariat said. “Charges of Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police have been assigned to strengthen governance and law & order,” the statement added. “Just a day after the formation of five new districts in Ladakh…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said a monsoon deficit is expected in most districts of the state, barring five, and directed Deputy Commissioners to take precautionary measures to ensure there is no shortage of drinking water.He was speaking at a meeting held under his chairmanship at the Vidhana Soudha, attended by district in-charge ministers, Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Panchayats, to review drinking water supply in…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned on Thursday that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt fertiliser supply this year. He was speaking at a meeting held under his chairmanship at the Vidhana Soudha, attended by district in-charge ministers, Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Panchayats to review drinking water supply in rural and urban areas.He directed officials to prevent traders from hoarding and ensure the ti…
Chandigarh, April 7 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the distribution of LPG cylinders, including 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, and the status of the piped natural gas (PNG) network in the state. At the virtual meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure last-mile delivery of LPG cylinders, with special attention to rural areas. They were directed to closely monitor the distribution of FTL cyl…
Shimla, April 1 (IANS) The BJP legislative party, led by Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly over changes made by the government to the Panchayat election roster and also raised questions over the government’s functioning.Addressing the media here, former Chief Minister Thakur launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, saying he has developed a habit of making rash decisions, forcing the government t…
Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) With the target of procuring 122 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) wheat, Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Monday emphasised that special vigil be maintained especially in border districts to prevent wheat arrival for sale from neighbouring states. The Minister said that the District Food Supply Controllers (DFSCs) must personally visit the ‘mandis’ and keep a strict eye to make sure any wrongdoing doesn’t happen. Reviewing …
Chandigarh, March 12 (IANS) Amid concerns arising from the ongoing war in the Gulf region and rumours circulating about a possible shortage of LPG cylinders, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Thursday that the state government is fully alert and closely monitoring the situation to ensure that people do not face any difficulty in accessing essential commodities. The Chief Minister made it clear that the state government will not allow panic, hoarding, or exploitation of consumers …
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Kolkata Police have stepped up vigil across the city to prevent black marketing of cooking gas amid concerns over possible supply disruptions due to tensions in West Asia, a senior police officer said on Thursday.All police stations in the city have been asked to maintain strict vigilance and monitor the movement and distribution of LPG cylinders. The police have also decided to adopt alternative cooking arrangements, such as induction cookers and microwave ovens in poli…