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  • Ramanna, Konappa, Nagesh escape unhurt as car hits divider in Maharashtra

    Ramanna, Konappa, Nagesh escape unhurt as car hits divider in Maharashtra

    Adilabad: MLA Jogu Ramanna, his counterpart from Sirpur (T) constituency Koneru Konappa, and former Adilabad MP G Nagesh escaped unhurt after their car hit a road divider between Pandharkawada and Bori villages in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra on Thursday.

    The accident took place when the driver tried to avoid hitting a cow on the road. The two legislators and ex-Parliamentarian did not receive any injuries.

    At the time of the incident, Ramanna, Konappa and Nagesh were on their way to Nagpur where the office of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) was going to be inaugurated and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao would address a public meeting soon.

  • CM Shinde Announces ₹500 Crore To Transform MSRTC Bus Stations

    CM Shinde Announces ₹500 Crore To Transform MSRTC Bus Stations

    In a significant development aimed at improving the infrastructure and facilities of Maharashtra State Transport Corporations (MSRTC), Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a major initiative during the ‘Amritmahotsav’ event held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan Auditorium in Nariman Point. The initiative focuses on the transformation of bus stations and depots across the state to enhance the travel experience for commuters.

    Chief Minister Shinde unveiled a financial allocation of Rs 500 crore dedicated to the resurfacing and concretisation of bus stations. The objective is to ensure that these stations are maintained in a neat, clean, and pothole-free condition.

    To meet passengers’ expectations and improve the corporation’s image, he stressed the importance of clean and well-maintained buses and bus stations.

    “To enhance the travel experience of passengers, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) will allocate Rs 500 crore to the MSRTC for the resurfacing and concretization of bus stations, with an initial funding of Rs 250 crore,” announced Shinde. The MSRTC operates approximately 580 bus stations across the state, and this investment aims to improve their infrastructure and amenities for the benefit of commuters.

    In his address, Chief Minister Shinde also emphasised the importance of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) becoming self-dependent. While acknowledging the government’s willingness to support the corporation, he stressed the need for MSRTC to stand on its own feet. Shinde urged officials to promptly inform him of any funding issues, promising to discuss the matter with the state’s finance minister.

    Furthermore, Chief Minister Shinde highlighted the significance of adopting the public-private partnership (PPP) model for the redevelopment of MSRTC’s bus depots. “With approximately 250 bus depots across the state, implementing the PPP model is expected to contribute to the corporation’s development and growth,” said Shinde.

    During the event, Chief Minister Shinde commended the efforts of MSRTC in catering to the welfare and happiness of the masses. He mentioned initiatives like free travel for senior citizens and a 50% discount for women, which have resulted in an increased number of MSRTC passengers.

    As part of the government’s plans to enhance public transportation, Chief Minister Shinde said an additional of 7,000 buses to the existing fleet of 16,000 buses will be included near future. Additionally, plans are underway to introduce “Mini Theaters” for Marathi films in bus depots with available land. The government is also considering providing MSRTC employees with a dearness allowance equal to that of state government employees.

    In terms of other state projects, Chief Minister Shinde mentioned the allocation of Rs 1,500 crore as financial assistance to farmers affected by rainfall-related losses in agriculture. He also highlighted the progress being made in metro projects, road construction, and essential infrastructure facilities.

    In a bid to promote the well-being of MSRTC employees, particularly drivers and conductors, the corporation will offer free health check-ups through the “Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Free Health Check-up Scheme.”

    The event also witnessed the inauguration of the “MSRTC Vishwarath,” a traveling exhibition bus that showcases the 75-year history of the MSRTC.

  • Foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 5.92 billion to reach $ 595.1 billion

    Foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 5.92 billion to reach $ 595.1 billion

    Mumbai. The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 5.92 billion to $ 595.1 billion in the week ended June 02 as compared to $ 4.34 billion in the previous week due to increase in foreign currency assets, gold reserves and reserves with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It had come down to $ 589.14 billion.

    According to the weekly data released by the Reserve Bank, foreign currency assets, the largest component of foreign exchange reserves, increased by $ 5.3 billion to reach $ 526.2 billion in the week ended June 02. Similarly, gold reserves increased by $655 million to $45.6 billion during this period.

    At the same time, the special drawing rights (SDR) fell by $ 6 million and came down to $ 18.2 billion in the reporting week. Reserves with the IMF increased by $10 million to $5.12 billion during this period.

  • Owaisi hit back at Fadnavis, asked – “Who are the children of Godse and Apte?”

    Owaisi hit back at Fadnavis, asked – “Who are the children of Godse and Apte?”

    Hyderabad (IANS) | Taking a strong objection to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ ‘son of Aurangzeb’ remark, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi asked him, who are the sons of Mahatma Gandhi’s killers Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte. The Hyderabad MP pulled up Fadnavis for his remarks referring to the Kolhapur riots. Owaisi said, tell us who are the children of Godse and Apte?

    He alleged that 30,000 RSS workers took to the streets after the alleged display of a picture of Tipu Sultan in Kolhapur. Addressing a public meeting in Hyderabad on Thursday night, Owaisi said, “It was not a picture of Tipu Sultan but of some Allah Wale and the local people explained this to the police.”

    he asked, Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said 21 people were arrested for displaying the image of Tipu Sultan. Tell me which section of IPS says that you cannot keep Tipu Sultan’s picture.

    The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president lashed out at the BJP and the Sangh Parivar for spreading hatred and defaming Islam and Muslims.

    He also alleged that there is a conspiracy to create riots in Maharashtra before the Lok Sabha elections. He praised AIMIM MP from Aurangabad Imtiyaz Jaleel for standing in front of the temple for three hours to foil his designs to create communal trouble.

    Referring to the list of 44 banned organizations in the First Schedule of UAPA, he challenged the BJP and the RSS to come up with a list of banned names such as Tipu Sultan, Aurangzeb, Babur, Khilji, Jahangir, Bahadur Shah Zafar and Quli Qutb Shah.

    You also say that we will not include the names of Godse, Apte and Madanlal Pahwa in this list because they are dear to us, he said, referring to the killers of Mahatma Gandhi.

    Owaisi said that 50 public meetings were held in Maharashtra in the name of Love Jihad to spread hatred. He said, do you know from where the love jihad started..?

    Owaisi said tauntingly, we know your history.. I can give many such examples.

    He also referred to the recent incident in which BJP MP Pragya Singh showed the film ‘The Kerala Story’ to a girl and the next day she eloped with her boyfriend. The AIMIM chief advised the BJP and the Sangh Parivar not to interfere in love affairs.

    Owaisi condemned the action of the BJP government of Madhya Pradesh against Ganga Jamuna School for publishing an advertisement which depicts a Hindu girl with a ‘dupatta’ on her head.

    The MP said that the Collector and SP of Damoh also found during investigation that the school was not forcing anyone to wear ‘hijab’. But their hatred towards Muslims and hijab is so much that the district BJP president threw ink on the district education officer because he told the truth in his report, he said.

    He also referred to the suspension of Uttar Pradesh’s bus driver Krishanpal Singh and contract employee Mohit Yadav for stopping the bus for three minutes to allow two Muslims to offer namaz.

    If offering prayers is a crime, then remove all religious symbols from government offices, he said.

    –IANS

  • Kolhapur violence: Karnataka police on high alert at Belagavi border

    Kolhapur violence: Karnataka police on high alert at Belagavi border

    Belagavi (IANS) | Karnataka Police is on high alert in Belagavi, which shares border with the district, to avoid any untoward incident following violence in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur district over a social media post praising Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan. Police stations in Belagavi district have been alerted to increase patrolling and send warnings against indulging in any incident of violence. Additional forces have been sent to villages and towns bordering Maharashtra.

    Police have intensified patrolling in Nippani, Kognoli, Boragaon, Akkola, Yakshamba, Bedkihal, Manakpura, Sidnala, Mangura and Chandura areas of the district, which have a sizeable Marathi population. The police is making announcements asking the public not to believe in rumours.

    Police sources also confirmed that the cyber wing is keeping a close watch on social media posts and has also directed officials to collect information on messages circulated in WhatsApp groups.

    In Kolhapur, police lathi-charged and fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters at Shivaji Chowk despite prohibitory orders. There is also news of stone pelting between the two groups. Police detained 20 people and suspended mobile internet services in the city till Thursday afternoon.

    –IANS

  • Case registered against 5 people for giving fake documents to get job in police department

    Case registered against 5 people for giving fake documents to get job in police department

    Thane. A case has been registered against five people for giving fake documents to get jobs in the police department in Maharashtra’s Thane district. An official gave this information on Friday. He told that no one has been arrested in the case so far.
    The official said that the accused appeared for the department’s physical and written test and were called to submit documents for verification before posting. According to the in-charge of Kashimira police station, during the verification, it came to light that the five had given fake certificates to get admission in the police force.
    He told that a case has been registered against the five under sections 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery) of the Indian Penal Code and other related sections. The officer said that the police is also trying to find out how the documents were made so that the gang involved in such cases can be exposed.

  • Sachin Tendulkar Named ‘Smile Ambassador’ For Oral Hygiene Campaign In Maharashtra

    Sachin Tendulkar Named ‘Smile Ambassador’ For Oral Hygiene Campaign In Maharashtra

    Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was on Tuesday named the ‘Smile Ambassador’ for Maharashtra’s Swachh Mukh Abhiyan, a campaign that promotes oral hygiene. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tendulkar on Tuesday.

    The batting maestro will be the campaign’s brand ambassador for the next five years. The Swachh Mukh Abhiyaan is a national campaign undertaken by the Indian Dental Association to improve oral health and hygiene and educate people about its importance.

    Brushing teeth, rinsing the mouth, eating healthy food, avoiding cigarette smoking and visiting a dentist at least twice a year are among the five key messages which the campaign promotes.

  • Maharashtra: Man Held With Drugs Worth Rs 1.12 Lakh In Thane District

    Maharashtra: Man Held With Drugs Worth Rs 1.12 Lakh In Thane District

    Police have arrested a 32-year-old man and seized mephedrone, a banned drug, worth Rs 1.12 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a police team laid a trap on Friday evening and nabbed the man, identified as Jamshed Taviz Ansari, near a market in Bhiwandi area, senior police inspector Sachin Gaikwad told PTI.

    The police recovered 16.5 gm of mephedrone, or MD powder, from his possession, the official said. An offence was registered against him under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, he said. The police were trying to find out from where the accused got the contraband and to whom he planned to sell it, he added.

  • Maharashtra CM Warns BMC Officials Of Action If Mumbai Faces Waterlogging Issues During Monsoon

    Maharashtra CM Warns BMC Officials Of Action If Mumbai Faces Waterlogging Issues During Monsoon

    Civic officials will face action if Mumbai witnesses waterlogging issues during the upcoming monsoon, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday.

    He was speaking after inspecting various pre-monsoon works being carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

    Shinde asked the BMC administration to ensure a foolproof system is in place at spots that face waterlogging so that people get relief.

    He said civic authorities have already set up holding ponds and floodgates to release rain water into the sea.

    “I have instructed officials to dig deep till the hard base to clean city nullahs instead of concentrating on how much silt in metric tonnes has been removed. Broken footpaths must be repaired and roads must be cleaned,” he added.

  • Former MP, others from Maharashtra joins BRS

    Former MP, others from Maharashtra joins BRS

    Hyderabad: Prominent leaders from Maharashtra including a former MP joined the BRS in the presence of the Party Supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Wednesday. Ananth Rao Goode, former MP from the Amaravati parliamentary constituency was among them. Suresh Varse, President of Kunbi Sena, Dr. Mridula Patil, a social activist, who contested from Morshi Varud Assembly Constituency, Educationist, Advocate and Senior Journalist Anand Manjar Khede also joined the party.