Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) West Bengal Congress headquarters ‘Bidhan Bhawan’ witnessed clashes on Wednesday between party workers over the candidature of Rohan Mitra, son of former state Congress president Somen Mitra, leading to a chaotic situation in the premises.Tension escalated in the afternoon, with at least one worker sustaining a head injury during the scuffle. There were also allegations of molestation involving female workers. Central forces had to be deployed to bring the situation under…
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Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed the Chief Secretary to form a state-level committee to address issues related to financial assistance to the sugar industry, and asked it to submit a report immediately. The committee will include secretaries from the Cooperation, Agriculture, and Finance departments, the Sugar Commissioner, the Industry Secretary, and the Managing Director of the State Cooperative Bank.CM Fadnavis issued these directives du…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the government is committed to supporting affected mango and cashew farmers from the Konkan region, adding that a relief package will be announced in the House before the end of the ongoing budget session of the legislature. At a meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan, the Chief Minister said mango and cashew nuts are the identity of the Konkan region. Due to the shedding of blossoms (mohal), these vital fruit crops h…
Nashik, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Rs 60 LPG price hike, saying that the BJP government has pushed the common public into the deep abyss of inflation.He further noted that the price hike is a result of the wrong policies of the Central government. Instead of “looting” the public by using war as an excuse, the government should immediately cancel this hike, he said.Sapkal also demanded…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Amid a search operation launched after a bomb threat received in an email at the Vidhan Bhavan during the ongoing budget session, the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Thursday said the threat extended beyond the Vidhan Bhavan. According to Chairman Ram Shinde, an email was sent to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) at 6.57 a.m. “Given that the Budget Session is currently underway, the email specifically threatened attacks using bombs …
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the administration to ensure that the construction of the new Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur is completed by 2028. He emphasised the need for immediate action to complete the main complex — which will house the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and a Central Hall — along with independent administrative buildings within the stipulated timeframe.The directives were issued during a meeting of the Cabinet I…
Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday presented a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, placing strong emphasis on inclusive development through the “GYAN” model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state’s development strategy is built on four pillars—poor welfare, youth empowerment, support for farmers (annadata), and women’s empowerment. The budget was presented on the first day of the Assembly’s Budget Session f…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Sharad Pawar-led NCP legislator Rohit Pawar on Monday stated that if a superficial investigation was conducted in the death of Late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the ‘Marathi Manoos (the people of Maharashtra)’ will show their strength.He questioned the progress made in the investigation over the past month and pointed out that the CBI is already overburdened with cases.Speaking to reporters on the premises of Vidhan Bhavan, Rohit Pawar noted that individuals like Amol …
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday extended its best wishes to Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar, who is set to take oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Sunetra Pawar is the wife of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash recently. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that she has worked closely with Sunetra Pawar in the Rajya Sabha and has witnessed her commitment and dedication firsthand.“…
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar’s wife and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected on Saturday as the NCP Legislature Party leader. Her name was proposed by party veteran Chhagan Bhujbal and seconded by Dilip Patil and a host of other legislators.The meeting was convened on Saturday, after Sunetra Pawar, who has yet to recover from the deep shock following the sudden and untimely demise of her husband in a plane crash on Wednesday in Bar…