New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 22,236 crore or around 21.44 per cent of Budget 2026–27 for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including clean Yamuna, to secure pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday. Highlighting key features of the ‘Green Budget’ for 2026–27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore have been allotted to 17 departments re…
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Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The Transport Department has formally notified the Election Commission of the revised rental rates for buses and vehicles to be requisitioned for the elections. Soumitra Mohan, Principal Secretary of the Transport Department, submitted the updated rate list to the Election Commission on Monday, reflecting a significant increase compared to previous years. The letter was addressed to the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and detailed the vehicle rental rates along with …
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday that e-rickshaws and e-bikes used for public transport will now be required to undergo formal registration and obtain permits from the Motor Vehicles Department. This decision marks a shift in policy, as electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) were previously exempt from the mandatory independent permit process required for traditional commercial vehicles. The Minister clarified that while the issuance of new perm…
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday stated that a robust revenue system plays a crucial role in accelerating the state’s development and ensuring that the benefits of public welfare schemes reach the last person in society. He claimed that with this objective, the State Government is continuously working to strengthen revenue collection while also developing a transparent and simplified tax regime.Sharma noted that several initiatives, including a zero-toler…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday hit out at AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his failed governance model, castigating the former Delhi chief minister’s bid to project himself as a clean and good administrator after the recent court reprieve in the liquor policy case.“The 11-year tenure of Arvind Kejriwal was identified with zero development, corruption, scams, and the ‘Sheesh Mahal’, whereas the one year of the BJP government has been mar…
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday issued five -point directive to improve pedestrian safety in Bihar.In a detailed post on social media, the Chief Minister issued five key instructions to the state’s Transport Department, keeping in mind the daily difficulties faced by pedestrians.In his post, the Chief Minister said that after the formation of the new government on November 20, 2025, the programmes under ‘Saat Nischay-3’ are being implemented.Under the seventh resolut…
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government over the ongoing protest by Transport Department staff and the garbage management crisis in Bengaluru, alleging financial mismanagement and administrative failure.Speaking to media in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, R. Ashoka, referring to the agitation by state-run transport corporation employees, said that since the Congress governmen…
Agartala, Feb 10 (IANS) In compliance with the Supreme Court directives, the Tripura government has taken special measures across the state to control stray dogs and animals roaming on roads in accordance, officials said on Tuesday. Animal Resources Development Department Secretary Deepa D. Nair said that under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs have been made mandatory. She added that initiatives are underway to establish Animal Birth Control…
Agartala, Feb 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday underscored the significance of training and public awareness in preventing accidents and diseases associated with stray animals, particularly rabies. During a meeting organised by the Animal Resources Development Department, Saha said that students, teachers, and the general public in both government and private institutions should be educated about rabies, animal behaviour, and relevant safety measures.He emphasised the impor…
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) As the entire country is celebrating the 77th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride, in Bihar, the state-level event was held with grandeur at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where Governor Arif Mohammad Khan hoisted the national flag.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with several Cabinet ministers, senior administrative and police officials, were present on the dais during the ceremony.Before hoisting the Tricol…