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…
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Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) The death of elderly man Aslam Shaikh, who fell into an open manhole during heavy rains in Mumbai, triggered a political storm on Friday, with the Congress terming the incident an administrative failure, while the BJP and Shiv Sena blamed years of mismanagement by the previous Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration. Speaking to IANS, Congress MLA Amin Patel described the incident as a complete administrative failure and questioned the use of funds allocated…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant on Thursday announced that the government will set up a high-level committee under the chairmanship of veteran nuclear scientist Dr Anil Kakodkar to comprehensively study the impact of data centre projects on water, power, the environment, global warming and the livelihoods of local citizens.Minister Samant made the announcement in the Legislative Council, adding that the government would request Dr Kakodkar to accept the chairma…
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…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to surpass former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record for the longest unbroken stint as the head of an elected government in India on June 10, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hailed the former’s tenure. The NDA leaders asserted that PM Modi has made India proud by “taking the nations’ military, economy and foreign policy to greater heights”.Speaking to reporters, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said: “People gave …
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal in the State Legislative Council said on Monday that to strengthen food security in the state, inspection drives will be expanded, and those involved in food adulteration will face action under MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act). Shiv Sena MLC Manisha Kayande raised the question during the Question Hour.Minister Zirwal said that cases have been registered against 14 individuals followin…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday responded sharply to the alliance between the Thackeray cousins, describing it as a “selfish partnership” born out of political desperation rather than a commitment to the people. He dismissed the impact of the new front on the Mahayuti in the BMC elections. “While alliances are common in a democracy, some are made for the welfare of the state (referring to MahaYuti), while this one is…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The BJP on Monday came out in support of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks describing India as a “Hindu Rashtra” and his comments flagging what he termed “Islamic extremism” in West Bengal, triggering sharp political reactions across parties.Addressing a gathering on Sunday, Bhagwat had asserted that India is a “Hindu nation” and said no constitutional sanction is required for it, as it is a “truth”.He also raised questions over suspended Tr…