Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
Transport dept deploys 15 squads, penalises 1500 vehicles
The state transport department in Mumbai has deployed 15 squads to curb pollution from transportation of construction materials. The squads have penalised 1,500 vehicles and collected ₹13,80,000 in fines.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 07:32 AM IST
Thackeray to visit demolished Mumbra shakha on Saturday
The rift between Shiv Sena factions escalates as supporters of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp demolish a shakha in Mumbra, prompting a challenge from Uddhav Thackeray.
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 07:08 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
NCP, BJP MLAs bag food supply contracts for government-run hostels
Controversy arises as companies linked to NCP minister Hasan Mushrif and BJP legislator Prasad Lad win contracts to supply food and milk to hostels and residential schools in Maharashtra. The companies were previously probed by the Enforcement Directorate.
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 09:06 AM IST
Hiring for govt jobs on schedule, as per existing quota limits
Recruitment for government jobs in Maharashtra will proceed as planned and according to existing quota limits, despite speculation that it would be suspended. The recruitment process will continue for over 10,000 posts in various departments. Maratha activists had requested that recruitment be halted until the Maratha reservation issue was resolved, but the government has confirmed that it will go ahead. Other government bodies will also continue their recruitment drives.
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 06:36 AM IST
Disqualification issue will be decided by December 31: Narwekar
Maharashtra assembly speaker, Rahul Narwekar, declares he will abide by the Supreme Court's December 31 deadline to decide on the disqualification of Shiv Sena MLAs, if both factions cooperate. The next hearing will be held on November 21 and hearings will continue during the winter session of the state legislature. The Shiv Sena led by chief minister Eknath Shinde claimed they did not receive the whip issued by the party last year, sparking a debate between rival faction lawyers. Both sides agreed to submit evidence by November 16.
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Legislators lock Mantralaya gate, demand special session
At around 10.45am, they assembled in front of the main gate of Mantralaya which is used by chief minister and other ministers to enter the building. Suddenly, they closed the gate and locked it, demanding a special session of the legislature
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Electoral office to launch special drive, rope in colleges
The Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra will launch a special drive to register young voters by involving colleges and giving awards to institutions with 100% voter registration. Currently, less than 10% of first-time eligible voters are on the electoral roll.
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Registrar who forced disabled bride to come to second floor suspended
The registrar of marriage in Khar, Mumbai has been suspended for forcing a disabled woman to come to the office on the second floor, which has no lift. The suspension follows a complaint made by the woman on social media, which was acknowledged by the deputy chief minister. The woman has thanked the government for the action taken, but has also highlighted the need for government buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP for working against Mumbai’s interests
On the issue of Dharavi’s redevelopment, Thackeray said, “Some months ago, BJP government gave the DRP to Prime Minister Modi’s friend. I am going to take this issue separately and visit Dharavi.”
Updated on Oct 25, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Govt employees to revive agitation for Old Pension Scheme on Nov 8
17 lakh government-semi government employees in Maharashtra have announced a "Family March" on November 8 demanding the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). They have also warned of an indefinite strike from December 14 if their demands are not met. The employees are unhappy with the state government's approach towards their demand for OPS, which provides a stable source of income post-retirement. They are also demanding the cancellation of the indirect privatization of the education sector and the filling of all vacant posts.
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Sena factions gear up for show of strength on Dussehra
After both the parties locked horns over the claim on the venue of Shivaji Park for the annual Dussehra rally, Sena (UBT) got the traditional venue after CM Shinde avoided conflict at an auspicious ceremony and gave up the claim and chose Azad Maidan for the rally
Published on Oct 22, 2023 10:56 PM IST
MMRDA cancels bids related to Metro Line 6 project
A senior official on the condition of anonymity confirmed the development. “While we have cancelled the bids, it will not delay the Metro Line 6 projects as we are going to float new tenders with standard conditions and policy within 10 days
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 08:22 AM IST
State’s first integrated solid waste management project to be set up in Badlapur
Mumbai's first integrated solid waste management project will be set up in Badlapur to treat waste from three cities, with a capacity of 641 tonnes per day. The project is expected to be completed in nine months. MMRDA has contributed ₹128 crore for the project, and the contractor has been finalised. The company will segregate garbage and sell waste materials to manufacturers, reducing waste disposal costs.
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:58 AM IST
Ajit Pawar refutes ex-Pune top cop’s charge, says he had no role in Yerawada land deal
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar denies pressuring former Pune police commissioner Meeran Borvankar to approve the transfer of police land to the highest bidder in 2008. Pawar claims the decision was made by a committee appointed by the then home minister R.R. Patil.
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 08:52 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
To mark PM’s 73rd birthday, state asks 73 civic bodies to undertake beautification
“As part of the ‘Namo 11 point programme’, the state has decided to implement ‘Namo city beautification drive’ in 73 cities across the state. All civic bodies will have to spend money from their own funds.” states the order
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 07:56 AM IST
Row erupts over Jarange-Patil’s remarks against Fadnavis-Bhujbal
A political row has erupted in Mumbai after a Maratha reservation activist demanded OBC status for the entire Maratha community and accused several politicians of playing "anti-Maratha politics". The BJP and some politicians hit back, claiming that the activist was speaking on behalf of NCP leader Sharad Pawar. The activist's demands have caused divisions within the Maratha community.
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 06:54 AM IST
Jarange-Patil gives govt 10 days to give Marathas OBC reservation
“Our main demand is the issuance of Kunbi certificates to all Marathas to give them the benefits of OBC reservation,” said Jarange-Patil. “We will accept a special category for Maratha reservation but it should not be above the existing reservation limit of 50 percent.” One of the grounds on which the Maratha quota was set aside by the Supreme Court in May 2021 was that it took the state’s reservation limit beyond 50 percent
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Maratha reservation row: Activist Jarange-Patil gives 10-day ultimatum to state
The October 14 rally marks a special significance as it will be 30 days’ since Patil gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to complete the necessary procedure to give Kunbi status to Marathas from Marathwada
Published on Oct 14, 2023 02:11 PM IST
State govt could save ₹10K crore with integrated car shed at Kanjur: Aaditya
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for opposing the construction of a metro car shed in Mumbai, saying it cost Maharashtra ₹10,000 crore. Thackeray claimed that the BJP's opposition was politically motivated and that the state government's decision to build the car shed vindicated their original plan for an integrated depot for four metro lines. He also alleged irregularities in road concretization and accused certain contractors of benefiting from a scam.
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 09:20 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
All redevelopment flats to be minimum 300 sq ft
The state government of Mumbai is planning to introduce uniform rules to extend benefits to all citizens when their buildings are redeveloped. This includes ensuring a minimum area of 300 square feet for all residents, even those with smaller flats. The government is working on the rules and formula for redevelopment under Development Control Rule 33(7). The decision comes after the government resolved a deadlock over the redevelopment of 388 dilapidated MHADA buildings. A delegation has also demanded that the redevelopment process be done under 33(7).
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 07:00 AM IST
State’s budgetary allocation for public health on the decline in last three years
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is discussing doubling expenditure on public health, but analysis shows that allocations have decreased from 5.09% to 4.01% in the last three budgets. The state government is facing criticism for deaths at government hospitals.
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 09:02 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
State approves ‘Lek Ladki’ scheme for girl child welfare
Under the ‘Lek Ladki’ scheme, families having yellow and orange ration cards will get ₹5,000 at the time of birth, ₹6,000 when she enters Class 1, ₹7,000 after entering Class 6, ₹8,000 after entering Class 11 and ₹75,000 after completing 18 years of age
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 08:50 AM IST
State launches ‘Vision 2035’ to overhaul public health system
Maharashtra government plans to build 25 new hospitals in districts to strengthen public health system, fill 19,695 vacancies, and improve medical supply procurement. This comes after 38 patients died due to staff shortages and inadequate supplies at a hospital in Nanded. District collectors will be responsible for purchasing medical supplies.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 07:34 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
Sena (UBT) replaces Gujarati with Marathi signboard in Ghatkopar
After the photo of the board went viral on social media, Thackeray camp leaders in Ghatkopar removed the Gujarat board and replaced the board with the Marathi language, saying ‘Majhe Ghatkopar’ (My Ghatkopar) with the party name and symbol of the lighting torch on the board
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:24 AM IST
State-run hospital deaths: People losing lives due to corrupt governance, says Uddhav
Addressing a press conference at his residence Matoshree, Thackeray demanded the resignation of the public health minister Tanaji Sawant and medical education minister Hasan Mushrif for the death of patients in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), Nagpur and Kalwa government hospitals
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 08:02 AM IST
Nanded hospital death toll goes up to 35 including 16 infants
Medical education minister visited the hospital and after meetings with the doctors, accepted that shortage of doctors caused the deaths.
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 05:11 AM IST
Death toll in Nanded hospital rises to 31 as 7 more patients die on Monday night
The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to probe the matter, as officials of the medical health facility complained of inadequate resources and shortage of staff
Published on Oct 03, 2023 01:35 PM IST
Maharashtra: 24 patients, including 12 infants die at govt hospital in 24 hours
Twenty-four patients, including 12 infants, died at a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Nanded district in a span of 24 hours
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Introspect! urges Raj as laser lights, DJ boom boxes mar Ganesh festival
Loss of partial vision reported from Pune, Nashik while high decibel blamed for heart failure in Sangli
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Nanded govt hospital sees 24 deaths in 24 hours, including newborns
24 patients, including 12 infants, died in the last 24 hours at a hospital in Maharashtra, India due to inadequate facilities and staff shortages.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 07:32 AM IST