Patna, July 10 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) has expelled Arvind Kumar Singh alias Chhotu Singh, General Secretary of the Bihar State Citizens’ Council, from the party’s primary membership for six years, citing alleged anti-party activities. The disciplinary action was taken by JD-U State President Umesh Kushwaha, marking a significant organisational move within the ruling party.According to the party, Chhotu Singh’s primary membership has been terminated, and he has been expelled for 6 years f…
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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) With the objective of establishing an eco-friendly, modern and sustainable public transport system, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will convert its entire bus fleet to electric vehicles in a phased manner by 2035, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council during Question Hour on Wednesday.The question was raised by member Shrikant Bharatiya, while supplementary questions were asked by members Parinay Phuke, Satej Patil, Pra…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who has been assigned the Urban Development department during Monsoon session period, said in the Legislative Council that charity hospitals in Maharashtra will face stringent action if they fail to comply with government regulations. The Minister on Tuesday added that special inspection drives will be conducted by district-level committees to rigorously verify hospital dashboards, the implementation of government healthcare schemes, a…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday informed the Legislative Council that an in-depth investigation is underway into the wildlife poisoning incident in the Chaurakund forest range under the Sipna Wildlife Division of the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district. Extensive preventive measures are being implemented to avoid such occurrences in the future. The discussion was initiated through a calling-attention motion moved by member Milind Narvekar, with act…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday announced in the Legislative Council that a state-level task force will be established, committees will be reconstituted, decoy operations will be boosted, and monitoring will be made more effective through the active participation of public representatives to ensure the effective implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. This is aimed at protecting the female child bi…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) In a major policy decision aimed at preventing educational losses for students in rural and remote parts of Maharashtra, the state government has significantly relaxed teacher-staffing metrics for the 2025-26 academic year. Minister of State for School Education Pankaj Bhoyar on Thursday announced in the Legislative Council during Question Hour that secondary schools in rural and remote regions will now be permitted to have three teachers if the combined student enrolment …
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 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified in the Legislative Council on Wednesday that the ‘Grid Support Charge’ has been levied to ensure that the additional financial burden caused by the rising use of solar energy on the power grid does not pass down to common electricity consumers.He emphasised that this charge applies to a mere 0.13 per cent of consumers and is not a financial loss, but rather a limited reduction in the excess profits of a few.The Chief Minister was …
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Following the latest round of Legislative Council election results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a dominant force in the upper house of the Maharashtra Legislature. Meanwhile, the Opposition is locked in an internal tussle over the post of Leader of the Opposition (LoP). In the currently active 73-member house, the BJP alone commands 35 seats, pushing it closer to an absolute majority on its own.The BJP has emerged as an undisputed powerhouse in Maharash…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) In a dramatic post-election twist, newly elected Independent Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Gokul Gite announced on Monday that he will function as an associate member of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the state legislature. The announcement came during a joint press conference held alongside Shiv Sena leaders, including State Industries Minister Uday Samant and Member of Parliament Shrikant Shinde, just hours after Gite secured a stunning upset victory in the…