Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday reviewed the state’s severe flood situation directly from his hospital bed. Despite being on intravenous (IV) saline support, he conducted a high-level meeting via video conferencing to assess the extensive damage caused by continuous heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Konkan, and Raigad.He strictly directed ministers and administrative officials to expedite rescue operations and ensure immediate relief reaches the affected c…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the death of at least 16 labourers and injuries to 20 others after an under-construction warehouse building collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata, West Bengal. Observing that the contents of news reports, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights, the apex human rights body has issued notices to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, the Kolkata Police Com…
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued a directive to its employees aimed at reducing the consumption of petrol and diesel through organised carpooling and shared mobility arrangements across departments and zonal offices.In a circular issued on Thursday, the Municipal Commissioner instructed all head officers and staff working in the same or nearby municipal office premises to coordinate carpooling for daily commuting where employees reside in close proxim…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing thoughts of building ‘Viksit Delhi@2047’, an official said.L-G Sandhu sat before the Prime Minister in his office and briefed him about his experience in the Lok Niwas and the steps planned to achieve PM Modi’s Vision for Viksit Delhi@2047, said an official aware of the interaction.In a message on X, Sandhu wrote, “Called on Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendr…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu and discussed issues related to the National Capital. In a message on X, Sandhu wrote, “Honoured to call on Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji and receive her guidance for the road ahead. Grateful for her encouragement.”Earlier, the LG shared his experience about enjoying the spring blooms in Amrit Udyan on the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.Posting his photo …
Ranchi, March 12 (IANS) Taking a strong view of rising air pollution and illegal mining activities in Dhanbad, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday pulled up the administration during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL).A division bench headed by Chief Justice M.S. Sonak directed the Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Dhanbad, the Member Secretary of the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, and the Municipal Commissioner of Dhanbad to appear in per…
Amaravati, Feb 25 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday suspended the Municipal Commissioner of Srikakulam following a diarrhoea outbreak in the town that has left one person dead and dozens hospitalised.Municipal Commissioner Kurma Rao was suspended on charges of negligence in connection with the outbreak, officials said.Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration, Suresh Kumar, issued orders suspending the Municipal Commissioner.Cases of diarrhoea have been reported from various …
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The Delhi government has enhanced the financial powers of the Municipal Commissioner from Rs 5 crore to Rs 50 crore, aligning with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s focus on the timely completion of civic works and faster delivery of benefits to the public, said an official on Saturday.The administrative decision is aimed at accelerating development works from approval to execution, said an official statement.Under this decision, the Commissioner will now be authorised to ap…
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday rapped Congress leader Rajeev Gowda in connection with a case involving threats and abuse directed at a woman Municipal Commissioner over the phone and questioned the government for not booking him under serious charges.A High Court bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna pulled up the petitioner, Rajeev Gowda, while hearing a petition seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him in the case. Rajeev Gowda is currently absconding,…
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IANS) The Congress leadership has sought clarification from its Karnataka unit after the threat and abuse directed at a woman Municipal Commissioner, allegedly by a party leader, triggered widespread outrage. Sources said on Friday that the Congress national leadership has taken the matter seriously, as the incident is likely to dent the party’s image.The Congress national leadership has spoken to Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar in this rega…