Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a fresh set of regulations will soon be introduced across the state to curb illegal minor mineral excavation. This is in addition to a slew of strategic measures, including a phased rollout of Electronic Total Station (ETS) surveys, drone surveillance, state-of-the-art monitoring systems and legal amendments. Replying to a calling attention motion tabled by MLA Sunil Prab…
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Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday raised serious concerns over an alleged breakdown of the state’s payment system, claiming that delays in the release of dues have adversely affected employees, pensioners, patients, contractors and several other sections of society.Gehlot has written a detailed letter marked “Urgent” to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, drawing attention to what he described as a deepening financial crisis and administrative paraly…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A representation has been submitted before the Supreme Court seeking it take suo motu cognisance of the alleged encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district and directions for the registration of an FIR, an independent investigation, and strict compliance with the apex court’s guidelines governing police encounter deaths. Addressed to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant, the representation was filed by advocate Narendra Mishra, who …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the police encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has taken another significant turn, with the matter now reaching both the National and State Human Rights Commissions. Human rights lawyer S.K. Jha has filed separate petitions before the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi and the State Human Rights Commission in Patna, seeking an independent investigation into the incident.In his petitions, Jha sought several …
Ranchi, April 13 (IANS) Expressing strong displeasure over the continued vacancy of key constitutional posts in Jharkhand, including the Lokayukta and the Information Commissioner, the High Court on Monday issued a final 10-day ultimatum to the government.Hearing a PIL, the court made it clear that if notifications for these appointments are not issued within the stipulated period, the state government will have to face consequences.Adopting a stern stance, a bench led by Chief Justice M.S. Sona…
Ranchi, April 1 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to furnish details on the filling of long-pending vacancies in key constitutional bodies by April 13.The constitutional bodies with pending vacancies include the Lokayukta, the State Human Rights Commission, and the State Information Commission.A division bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar was hearing a batch of Public Interest Litigations (PILs) and related contempt petit…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) A Bill to repeal 80 obsolete Acts and laws in Maharashtra was passed in the Legislative Assembly today, marking a significant step towards strengthening good governance and streamlining administrative processes. The Maharashtra Repealing Bill, 2026 (Assembly Bill No. 17), aimed at repealing outdated Acts in the state, was introduced by Minister of General Administration Ashish Shelar. After a detailed discussion, the Bill was passed by the House.Presenting the g…
Kozhikode, Jan 20 (IANS) The suicide of Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, Kerala, following sexual harassment allegations levelled against him through an Instagram Reel, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over social media vigilantism, police responsibility, and due process.Deepak died by suicide after a young woman, later identified as Shimjitha Musthafa of Vadakara, posted a video accusing him of sexually harassing her during a bus journey.The visuals went viral…
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) Responding to the controversy surrounding the removal of unauthorised constructions in the Kogilu locality near Yelahanka in Bengaluru, the Karnataka BJP has chided the Congress-led government, questioning whether the state is being governed by Kannadigas or Keralites. Meanwhile, a delegation from the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), along with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, is visiting the site.The issue came into focus after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi …
Bengaluru, Dec 22 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested serving Deputy Superintendent of Police (Deputy SP) S.Y. Mohan, son and daughter of former MP late D.K. Adhikesavalu, on Monday in connection with cheating, forgery of valuable security, government stamps and seal. The official statement from the CBI said that the CBI has arrested D.A. Srinivas, son of late D.K. Adhikesavalu, D.A. Kalpaja, daughter of late D.K. Adhikesavalu and S.Y. Mohan, Deputy SP in the Karnataka Poli…