Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday said that the heinous rape and murder of a little girl in Nasrapur, Pune, is a “stain on humanity itself, and today, words fail us to even express our condemnation.” Ramdas Athawale took to social media ‘X’ and said, “The heinous assault on the little girl in Nasrapur, Pune, is a stain on humanity itself, and today, words fail us to even express our condemnation. This grief is truly unbearable and beyond endurance. The administratio…
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Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) On the Pune minor’s rape and murder case, Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam on Saturday said that the investigation is currently underway, and the effort is on to ensure that the strictest punishment is given to the rapist.Speaking to IANS, Yogesh Kadam said, “The investigation is currently underway, and it is our effort that the strictest punishment be given to that person.”Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC said, “What has our society come to? A four‑year‑old gi…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced in the state Assembly that the government has proposed an amendment to the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999 (MPID Act) to ensure a faster, more punitive tool for recovering investor funds.The amendments will be pertaining to 180 days (six months) mandate as a strict statutory deadline. The Designated Court is now required to decide on making a property attachment …
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 The Maharashtra Repealing Bill, 2026 (Assembly Bill No. 17), aimed at repealing outdated Acts in the state, was introduced by Minister of General Administration Ashish Shelar.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…
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra government has launched a massive crackdown on drug trafficking, adopting a “Zero Tolerance” policy against the narcotics menace. The stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has already been invoked in 14 different cases, announced Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, during the Question Hour in the Legislative Council on Wednesday. He was responding to a query raised by member Shashikant Shinde. Other members, including Satej P…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday informed the Legislative Council that the state government is committed to rehabilitating eligible encroachers residing on the peripheries of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). A comprehensive decision will be announced shortly. Replying to a motion by Member Pravin Darekar, Minister Naik detailed the phased planning for the rehabilitation process.He said that during phase one, out of 11,359 claims scrutinised…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday told the Legislative Council that the state government will soon make a representation to the Centre seeking amendments to the rules framed in 2008 governing explosive factories.Replying to a debate under Rule 93, the Chief Minister said it was essential to introduce automation-based measures in the handling of explosives to reduce human intervention and enhance worker safety.“It is very important to take automation-based mea…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) NCP SP legislator Rohit Pawar on Saturday raised a question mark over the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)report on the plane crash in Baramati in which former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others died. Rohit Pawar, who has claimed that it was not merely an accident but a sabotage, in his post on X, said, “What preliminary conclusion did the AAIB draw in the primary report? Based on this CID report, how will the investigation be conducted? The …
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Saturday witnessed a sharp exchange between members of the treasury and Opposition benches over the issue of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in Mumbai and other parts of the state.The debate turned heated after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab claimed he could “identify 2,000 infiltrators in two days”, prompting a strong rebuttal from Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam.Referring to a recent case involving bogus birth…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The suspension of the Member Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has triggered a political storm in the state, with the development drawing attention to the power dynamics within the ruling alliance.The MPCB is headed by Siddhesh Kadam of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, while it functions under the jurisdiction of the Environment Department, which is led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pankaja …