Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra government will establish two independent task forces, one to investigate alleged irregularities in the stamp duty registration process and another to curb illegal minor mineral excavation across the state. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule made the announcements on Thursday during Question Hour in the State Legislative Assembly. Responding to a question raised by MLA Jitendra Awhad and a supplementary query by MLA Nana Patole, the minister said a s…
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Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic inferno at a coaching centre in Lucknow that killed several persons, including students, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday directed an immediate, rigorous review and audit of fire safety preparedness across all educational institutions, coaching centres, and skill development hubs throughout the state. The proactive directive underscored the critical necessity for zero-compromise safety compliance.In an official …
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a major move to help citizens easily identify genuine, registered medical practitioners, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif announced in the State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Maharashtra Medical Council has launched a QR code-based system called ‘Know Your Doctor.’ By scanning the QR code, citizens can instantly verify whether a doctor is legally registered to practise. This initiative also aims to curb the menace of bogus doctors in the state. …
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Central government on Tuesday unveiled a special contingency plan amid concerns over a possible El Nino weather phenomenon that could lead to a weak monsoon this year and adversely impact the kharif crop in 315 vulnerable districts in the country.Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level virtual meeting with state Agriculture Ministers, senior officials, experts from the ICAR, ICAR-CRIDA, and the India Meteorolog…
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the state’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) policy would be formulated based on suggestions received from citizens, stressing that broad public participation was essential to ensure an effective and inclusive legal framework. Chairing a video conference with district collectors to review the ongoing Uniform Civil Code Awareness Campaign, Yadav directed officials to intensify outreach efforts across urban and ru…
Chennai, June 4 (IANS) In a major push to improve higher education enrolment across Tamil Nadu, the School Education Department has directed all District Collectors to establish district-level control rooms by June 5 and work towards ensuring that every eligible Class 12 student secures admission to a higher education or technical institution.The initiative, first introduced last year, will be implemented from June to October and will cover all 5.44 lakh students who were enrolled in Class 12 du…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Tuesday wrote to municipal and police authorities regarding the issue of offering Namaz on public roads in Mumbai, seeking immediate intervention from the administration. He argued that religious activities conducted on roads and other public spaces disrupt traffic movement and cause inconvenience to commuters and local residents. In a letter addressed to the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, the Mumbai Police Commissioner, the Joint Commissioner…
Bhopal, May 30 (IANS) The new academic session in Madhya Pradesh will begin on June 16. The state government has also extended the summer vacation for teachers by seven days due to the ongoing heatwave conditions. Teachers will now report to schools from June 7 instead of June 1.The School Education Department issued the order on Saturday.The decision was taken as several districts in the state are recording temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius.Teachers are also engaged in census duties and boa…
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Amid rising fuel prices and escalating fears of shortages, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday warned that stringent action would be taken against anyone found hoarding fuel. CM Fadnavis told reporters that the four consecutive hikes in petrol and diesel prices are a direct result of the ongoing global crisis.Acknowledging that rumours of an imminent fuel shortage were gaining momentum across the state, the Chief Minister made a strict appeal to the publi…
Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to people to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures following the IMD warning of severe heat wave conditions.In view of the prevailing severe heat wave conditions in North Telangana districts, the Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to take all necessary precautionary measures.The authorities were instructed to ensure the availability of adequate ORS packets, supply of drinking water and uninterr…