New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said on Thursday that at a time when the BJP is committed to women’s empowerment, Aam Aadmi Party Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has suspended three women Councillors, exposing his “anti-women” face. Kapoor added that one of the women AAP Councillor who face party action includes Sultana Abad and the AAP National Convenor’s action demonstrates that Kejriwal was ‘anti-women’ in the past and continues to rem…
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Vadodara, July 4 (IANS) The announcement of the Manjalpur Assembly bye-election has set the stage for the first major electoral contest in Gujarat since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s sweeping performance in the state’s local body elections, with recent electoral trends placing the ruling party in a strong position to retain the Vadodara seat while the Congress prepares to challenge it and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is yet to decide whether to enter the fray.The Election Commission on Thursda…
Bhopal, July 1 (IANS) Bhopal Divisional Commissioner Karmveer Sharma on Wednesday ordered a series of measures to strengthen aviation safety and improve civic management around Raja Bhoj Airport, directing authorities to tighten surveillance, regulate construction activities and remove potential hazards in the airport’s vicinity.Chairing a meeting of the Airfield Environment Management Committee at Raja Bhoj Airport, Sharma reviewed security arrangements, environmental management and coordinatio…
Guwahati, June 12 (IANS) The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday formally set in motion the electoral process for the maiden elections to the newly constituted Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC), nearly two years after the historic upgradation of the 142-year-old Silchar Municipal Board into a Municipal Corporation. In a notification issued by State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sharma, the SEC announced the schedule for the ward-wise preparation, updating and publication of electora…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday held that a municipal authority cannot be saddled with liability under the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) for injuries caused by the fall of a tree branch on a stationary autorickshaw during heavy rain, ruling that such an incident do not arise out of the “use of a motor vehicle” in the manner contemplated under the law.However, a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh, invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to en…
Indore, June 11 (IANS) At least four people were injured after a municipal corporation water tanker went out of control and rammed multiple vehicles on Patel Bridge in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Thursday, the police said.The incident took place in the afternoon when the tanker, moving downhill on the bridge, allegedly lost control due to brake failure. Panic spread among commuters as the tanker hurtled towards traffic before colliding with several cars and motorcycles.“The preliminary invest…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) In a bid to ensure the comprehensive revival of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed authorities to prepare an ambitious blueprint focusing on depot development, staff housing, creation of public amenities, and long-term financial self-sustainability. Emphasising absolute transparency, the Chief Minister ordered all concerned agencies to work in close coordination. He stressed that…
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister, C.R. Paatil said on Sunday that under the ‘Jal Sanchay Abhiyan’ (water conservation campaign), launched on September 6, 2024, about 1.5 crore water conservation units have been successfully built till date. Addressing the media in Navsari, the Union Minister provided detailed insights into projects undertaken under the ‘Jal Sanchay’ campaign and also the administrative preparations ahead of the monsoon season.He said that more than 1.5 crore wa…
Jaipur, May 26 (IANS) Operating commercial establishments such as hotels, gyms, beauty parlours, bakeries, sweet shops and mobile food stalls in Rajasthan is set to become significantly more expensive following a major revision in annual trade license fees by the state government, officials said on Tuesday. The Department of Local Self-Government has issued a revised fee structure for trade licenses applicable to hotels, restaurants and several categories of commercial establishments across u…
Ayodhya, May 24 (IANS) In a unique initiative to elevate the tourism potential and cultural heritage of the holy city, a ‘Lav-Kush Park’ is set to come up in Ayodhya, with its ‘Art from Waste’ theme to be the highlight. The park, being built under the State Smart City Mission will entail a cost of Rs 17.72 crore and will portray the mythological tales of Hindu epic Ramayana as well as Lord Ram’s two sons — Luv and Kush.As the theme entails, the park will see elaborate and extensive spread of sc…