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…
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Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s longstanding narrative of representing the interests of Kashmiri Muslims on global platforms while alleging that India violates their rights is increasingly contradicted by the ground realities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).In the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Legislative Assembly elections were held in 2024 alongside sustained infrastructure investment. This included the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge in June 2025, the world’s highest…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of State for Energy Meghna Sakore-Bordikar on Thursday announced in the Legislative Assembly that power transmission infrastructure projects in the state will proceed only after ensuring fair and beneficial compensation for affected farmers.She was responding to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Sunil Shelke, which saw active participation from legislators Yogesh Sagar, Abhijit Patil and others.Highlighting the historical evolution of compensation…
Bengaluru, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday expressed deep grief over the deaths of seven workers in the stone quarry boulder collapse at Madapattana in Bengaluru South taluk and urged the Karnataka government to provide immediate relief to the affected families while enforcing stringent safety measures at quarries.At least seven migrant labourers from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and North Karnataka were killed after a massive boulder coll…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) In a significant move to safeguard state revenue and plug loopholes in the law, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly to amend the Maharashtra Stamp Act. The bill was presented by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The bill makes it clear that no refund or concession of stamp duty will be granted under any circumstances if a development agreement is cancelled, rescinded, or terminated.The bill seeks to insert a specific…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a significant move to tackle emerging patterns of workplace harassment, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the Legislative Council that the state government will form a joint legislative committee of women lawmakers from both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to review existing laws and safety guidelines for corporate working environments, especially for women. The panel will evaluate current legal frameworks, look into…
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) On the eve of the Maharashtra Legislature’s Monsoon Session, the opposition coalition, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), on Sunday announced a boycott of the traditional high-tea meeting hosted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A three-week monsoon session will begin on Monday and will conclude on July 10.In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Chief Minister, senior MVA leaders, including Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad, Bhaskar Jadhav, Satej Patil, Anil Parab, Ambadas Danve…
Mangaluru, June 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and Karnataka BJP in‑charge Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, stating that India has achieved remarkable progress and development under his stewardship. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Convention organised by the BJP’s Dakshina Kannada district unit at Palemar Garden in Mangaluru, Agrawal said PM Modi’s leadership and contributions towards nation‑b…
Shillong, June 11 (IANS) James Sangma of the National People’s Party (NPP) was on Thursday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Meghalaya after no other candidate filed nomination papers for the lone parliamentary seat.The election to the Rajya Sabha seat was scheduled to be held on June 18. However, with Sangma emerging as the sole candidate in the fray, Returning Officer and Secretary of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Malthus Sangma formally declared him elected unopposed on the last …
Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) is a national pledge that requires the active cooperation of every citizen and institution in the country. He emphasised that to realise this vision, policies, schemes, programmes, and budgetary provisions must bring transformative changes to the life of the last person in society. He noted that India must accelerate social change, strengthen moral values, and guide society in…