Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde(File)
Maharashtra’s Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that the state government’s decision to scrap the Aarey car shed project and relocate it to Kanjurmarg was in larger public good. Alleging that the BJP was indulging in politics at the cost of larger public interest, the senior Shiv Sena minister termed the Centre’s stance over the ownership of the Kanjurmarg land as “unfortunate”.
“An integrated car shed for four Metro lines at Kanjurmarg was proposed. More than a crore people would have benefited from it. It has already been proven that the land vests with the state. All documents also point to that but unfortunately, the Centre filed a petition in the court. It ought to have taken a more accommodative stance,” said Shinde, while interacting with media persons over the issue.
Mumbai night curfew: Police to seize vehicles, patrol roads
Mumbai Police spokesperson DCP S Chaitanya said, “There will be strict enforcement of night curfew orders. soon orders under Section 144 (of CrPC) will be issued. In addition, personnel from local police stations will be out on the roads at night in full strength from Tuesday. Updated: December 23, 2020 11:00:15 pm
The Maharashtra government had on Monday announced a night curfew from Tuesday till January 5 to ensure there is no spike in Covid-19 cases during Christmas and New Year s Eve, when many people celebrate on the roads. (Representational)
In its attempt to enforce night curfew from Tuesday in full force, the Mumbai Police will man the streets at night and seize vehicles, as it used to in the first few months of the lockdown. The police will also ensure that no shops or establishments function beyond the stipulated time limits assigned by the government.
Maharashtra Cabinet gives concession in liquor license fees for lockdown period
Besides, the cabinet has also decided to withdraw six per cent increase in Tadi license fee for 2020-21 and decided to levy only three months license fee for the period seven months from September 2021 to March 2021. December 24, 2020 12:04:37 am
In order to boost the hospitality industry and tourism in Chandigarh, there is no increase in the licence fee of hotels, bars, and restaurants (Representational)
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday took a decision to give concession in the liquor license fees for the lockdown period and withdraw the 15 per cent increase in license fee for 2020-21 considering the losses caused due to the Covid-19pandemic.
Govt to roll out new PDS project to tackle anaemia in Gadchiroli
According to a proposal cleared by the state cabinet on Wednesday, the state food and civil supplies department will distribute fortified rice through the PDS in the district. Updated: December 24, 2020 1:18:15 am
A pilot was earlier conducted in two talukas of the same district and was found to be successful. (Representational)
IN GADCHIROLI district, which falls in the Naxal belt of Maharashtra, the state government has decided to undertake a new public distribution system (PDS) project to tackle high instances of anaemia.
According to a proposal cleared by the state cabinet on Wednesday, the state food and civil supplies department will distribute fortified rice through the PDS in the district.
Money laundering probe: ED questions Sena MLA’s son
Sarnaik, a three-time Sena MLA from Thane, had initiated a breach of privilege motion against Arnab Goswami for his remarks against Uddhav Thackeray and other state ministers. December 23, 2020 7:37:14 pm
The ED has accused Pratap Sarnaik of getting kickbacks from Topsgrup to the tune of Rs 7 crore. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday questioned Vihang Sarnaik, son of Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik, in connection with a Rs 175 crore money laundering probe involving Topsgrup Services and Pratap Sarnaik.
Sources said that Vihang appeared before the ED on Wednesday after the agency sent six summons asking him to come in for questioning. Vihang told the agency that he was not able to appear before as his wife is unwell.