Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) Karnataka’s Congress MLC Ivan D’Souza on Wednesday raised concerns in the Legislative Council over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, stating that the crisis has led to the closure of several hotels and disrupted the availability of food in many places.D’Souza noted that the situation has affected even the Legislators’ House, where breakfast items such as idlis, dosas, and ambode were not available.”If legislators themselves are not getting food at the Legis…
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Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the administration to ensure that the construction of the new Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur is completed by 2028. He emphasised the need for immediate action to complete the main complex — which will house the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and a Central Hall — along with independent administrative buildings within the stipulated timeframe.The directives were issued during a meeting of the Cabinet I…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The Privilege Committee of the Legislative Council on Tuesday submitted its report on NCP(SP) leader Suryakant More, recommending 30 days of civil imprisonment for his objectionable remarks against Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde during the poll campaign rally in the recently-concluded local body polls.Committee Chairman and BJP MLC Prasad Lad presented the report in this regards.Shinde who was in the Chair announced that the report has been submitted …
Amaravati, March 4 (IANS) Opposition YSR Congress Party on Wednesday demanded the sacking of Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu for his remark in the Legislative Council targeting Chairman K. Moshenu Raju on the basis of his religion. Leader of opposition in the Council, Botsa Satyanarayana and senior leaders Merugu Nagarjuna and TJR Sudhakar Babu strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a dark day in the history of democracy.In a joint statement issued in Tade…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday told the Legislative Council that the state government will soon make a representation to the Centre seeking amendments to the rules framed in 2008 governing explosive factories.Replying to a debate under Rule 93, the Chief Minister said it was essential to introduce automation-based measures in the handling of explosives to reduce human intervention and enhance worker safety.“It is very important to take automation-based mea…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) After hectic deliberations, the Congress on Wednesday announced its support for NCP-SP chief and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16.The announcement was made at a press conference by state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal, who was accompanied by NCP-SP working president Supriya Sule, Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, and party legislator Satej Patil. The Congress’ decision is significant…
Shivamogga, March 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday condemned the United States’ “unwarranted” attack on Iran, while assuring that Kannadigas stranded in Arab countries would be brought back safely.Speaking to reporters at Shivamogga airport, the Chief Minister said the Karnataka government is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and return of Kannadigas stranded in “war-affected” regions of the Middle East.He said around 30 people f…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) In response to the rising concerns over digital addiction among children and its adverse effects, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced the appointment of an expert Task Force comprising educationists, psychiatrists, child counsellors, technology experts, management consultants, doctors, legal experts, and senior government officials.State Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar informed the Legislative Council that a comprehensive report on the matter wil…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday delivered a poignant tribute to the late Ajit Pawar in the Legislative Council, describing the leader’s passing as a loss that has left millions of citizens “orphaned”.Moving a condolence motion during the budget session, Shinde reflected on the personal and political void left by the veteran leader’s sudden demise. “Dada, the court of the people has proven that many of your political decisions were accurate. How…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday challenged the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to substantiate its allegations against the government on the floor of the state legislature, ahead of the Budget Session beginning this week.Addressing a press conference after attending a Cabinet meeting, Shinde criticised the opposition for making allegations outside the legislature and urged them to raise the issues during official proceedings.He said if the oppos…