Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday criticised the Mahayuti government over its recent policy on giving permission to construct five-star hotels and malls on land previously reserved strictly for sports. The Thackeray camp, in a scathing editorial in the party’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, alleged that it was a systematic effort to “swallow” Mumbai’s recreational and sports plots for commercial gain. It has accused the state government of circumventing…
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Bengaluru/Agartala, April 11 (IANS) Tripura has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Northeastern region, with GDP performance comparing favourably with other states, a top official said. Tripura Industries and Commerce Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, while addressing a Business Conclave in Bengaluru, said on Friday that sustained public investment, improved governance outcomes, and a growing focus on private sector participation are steadily reshaping perceptions about the s…
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the topmost state in procurement of crops through the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal, with total purchases by the state government amounting to Rs 22,337 crore during the financial year 2025-26. Though many states, such as Gujrat, Maharashtra, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Assam, have been ranked among the Top 10 states in procurement via the GeM portal, Uttar Pradesh, which surpasses others, serves as an exampl…
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…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 44 urban development projects worth Rs 5,295.54 crore across Gujarat on March 31, with the largest share of works concentrated in Ahmedabad.According to the official details, the projects include 26 works worth Rs 3,427.14 crore for which foundation stones will be laid and 18 completed works worth Rs 1,868.40 crore that will be inaugurated.The initiatives are aimed at expanding ur…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, directed the state administration to build effective security cover by reinforcing the CCTV grid for safe cities in the coming days. This is needed as the state government is prioritising the creation of safe and crime-free cities to ensure a fear-free environment for citizens, the Chief Minister said. He also instructed the Information and Technology (IT) Department, in coordination with the Home and Urban Develop…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Having hosted major international events like the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments consistently for five years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra, together with the ATP Organising Committee, has chosen to extend tennis development directly to district levels in partnership with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).Under this new initiative, 20 international tournaments sanctioned by the International Tennis Fed…
Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) A light-hearted atmosphere prevailed in the Bihar Legislative Council on Thursday during a photo session held a day before the conclusion of the Budget Session, which ends on Friday.The otherwise formal occasion witnessed an unusual and humorous moment involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.During the group photograph, the Chief Minister was repeatedly seen sitting with his hands folded.At one point, a cameraman called out, “Sir, your face is getting hidden,” prompting ge…
Gwalior, Feb 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced that the state government will bear the registration cost of land allotted to homeless and landless families under the Chief Minister Land Rights Lease Scheme.The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing a farmers’ conference organised under the farmers’ welfare programme in Gwalior district. During the event, he also inaugurated and announced development projects worth Rs 87.86 crore.Address…
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…