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Around 100 vendors have reportedly been authorised, split evenly across the two corridors, and will be permitted to sell both food and non-food items within train coaches Mumbai's already overburdened suburban rail network has been thrust back into controversy after a previously shelved plan resurfaced; this time, without much public noise until now. According to a report by Lokmat, Central Railway has moved ahead with allowing licensed hawkers inside local train compartments, reigniting concer ...Read More >
Giridih (Jharkhand), April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is emerging as a strong pillar of support for small entrepreneurs in Jharkhand's Giridih district, enabling hundreds of people to start their own ventures and move towards financial independence. Under the scheme, collateral-free loans have facilitated the establishment of various small businesses, including retail shops, tailoring units, mineral water plants, e-rickshaws, and street vending enterprises. This h ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the distribution of LPG cylinders, including 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, and the status of the piped natural gas (PNG) network in the state. At the virtual meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure last-mile delivery of LPG cylinders, with special attention to rural areas. They were directed to closely monitor the distribution ...Read More >
Noida/Ghaziabad: Soon after the US and Israel went to war with Iran, Nand Lal realised how shaky the lifeline of his business is. A tea and cigarette seller at Sector 57 in Noida, Nand Lal found half his business wiped out when his gas cylinder exhausted on March 15. His usual black market supplier pleaded helplessness. So Nand Lal got his domestic cylinder to his shop. It was a Hobson's choice. Of what use is a cylinder if there's no money in the house to buy ingredients? By March 20, that cyli ...Read More >
Investigators said the accused, aged 24 and 27 and residents of Jharsa, had been operating the racket for several months, collecting ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 weekly or fortnightly from multiple traders. According to police, the duo has 17 criminal cases registered against them at various police stations in the city, including attempt to murder, rioting, assault, illegal firearms possession and extortion. Sandeep Turan, public relations officer of Gurugram police, said a beetle shop vendor filed a ...Read More >
A Delhi court acquitted nine men accused in a 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable and contradictory witness testimonies, raising questions about the investigation and evidence presented. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsNine men acquitted in 2020 Delhi riots case due to lack of specific and reliable witness testimonies.The court found contradictions and false statements regarding the location and timing of incidents.Investigating officer recorded the wrong date of the incident, further under ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's food and beverage service industry, which is still recovering from losses from the COVID-19 lockdown era, is now facing another crisis: Rising commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices and supply disruptions that are affecting restaurant operations nationwide. Restaurants are also grappling with rising staff costs and are resorting to workforce reductions, downsizing menus or increasing prices to survive. The restaurant industry, which employs millions of people across ...Read More >
"We must build a system that helps vendors graduate from one tranche to the next, with ease and confidence," said the Minister. In a significant step toward strengthening urban livelihoods and deepening financial inclusion for informal workers, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi on the implementation of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The meeting brought together representatives from 33 S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with representatives of 33 States and Union Territories, senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) & Department of Financial Services (DFS), and major Banks/SLBC Conveners, in New Delhi on Friday, an official statement said. The review was held following the recent Cabinet approval for the restru ...Read More >
Itanagar: Union minister for housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar discussed the implementation of the restructured PM SVANIDHI scheme with Arunachal Pradesh urban affairs minister Balo Raja in New Delhi on Friday.The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of the restructured PM SVANIDHI scheme and exploring ways to enhance its outreach and benefits to street vendors in Arunachal Pradesh, said urban local bodies director Hano Takka.In the meeting, both ministers deliberated on strateg ...Read More >
Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed all government departments to ensure that Delhi glows with festive lights, cleanliness, and smooth traffic during Diwali. In a review meeting held ahead of the festival, Gupta instructed officials to focus on illumination, waste management, and congestion-free movement across the city. Following her directions, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma issued detailed orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the Publi ...Read More >
New Delhi: To ensure that the city remains illuminated during Diwali, chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed the power department, local bodies and Public Works Department to ensure that streetlights across roads, markets, colonies, religious sites and public areas were fully functional and promptly repaired if needed. Chief secretary Rajeev Verma has issued detailed guidelines to all departments.Gupta has directed that people should be able to enjoy smooth traffic, a clean environment and a vi ...Read More >
The rights panel has directed that the allegations made in a complaint before it is inquired into, according to the proceedings of a case before a bench of the National Human Rights Commission . The complainant alleged that "roadside vendors and hawkers/pottery sellers are being subjected to unnecessary and inhumane treatment investigation" and action by municipal authorities concerned across various cities in India, and he has sought the intervention of the NHRC in the matter. These vendors a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to commence implementation of the Musi River Development Project from December. The Chief Minister held a review meeting with senior officials on the first phase of the project. It was noted that the initial phase will require Rs.5,641 crore, covering the development of 493 acres of land. The government plans to finance the project primarily through loans, along with other funding sources. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has gi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Rajasthan Police to file an updated status report along with an inquiry report into the alleged illegal apprehension and detention of two "minor" boys, who were apprehended in Delhi and later taken to Rajasthan in connection with a theft and trespass case. A bench of Justices Jyoti Singh and Anish Dayal was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by street hawker Kapoori Bai, who alleged that her son, 15 and a relat ...Read More >
The Union Cabinet has extended the PM SVANidhi scheme until March 31, 2030, with a Rs 7,332 crore outlay, benefiting 1.15 crore vendors. Loan limits are increased, and UPI-linked RuPay credit cards are introduced for timely repayment. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme till March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime M ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Aug 1: Street vendors under the banner of the Meghalaya Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers Association (MGSPHA) staged a surprise protest on Friday at the office of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB), registering their discontent over the continued delay in issuing Certificates of Vending (CoVs) to eligible hawkers. The association voiced strong objection to the vending zones designated at the MUDA Parking Lot and opposite the SBI Main Branch, criticising them as cramped and unsuita ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the fes ...Read More >
Srinagar: A day after the Jammu and Kashmir Food Safety Department seized 1,200 kilograms of rotten meat that was being supplied to food outlets, the hotel and restaurant sector demanded that the trade link behind the export of the rotten meat to the Valley be exposed. Asif Siddiqui, joint secretary of Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners' Association told ETV Bharat that the government must launch a crackdown on these 'unscrupulous' traders, who are exporting rotten meat to the Valley. Siddiqu ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP, on Saturday, announced the launch of a helpline to safeguard the interests of small traders in the state in the backdrop of row over GST Addressing a press conference at the State BJP Office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, the Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has said that the BJP will launch a helpline (8884245123) from July 21 to safeguard the interests of small traders in the state. He added tha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department recently wrote to the veterinary department, requesting an examination of the issue of controlling the pigeon population in Delhi.In correspondence dated July 8, additional municipal health officer informed the veterinary department about concerns raised during the June 27 standing committee meeting regarding pigeon overpopulation and potential health risks from their droppings."It is pertinent to mention that there is no data ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us wi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a significant move to increase tax collections, the govt has begun using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) data to identify traders, especially those accepting payments via QR codes, who have evaded goods and services tax (GST) registration.After analysing UPI transactions, the commercial taxes department recently issued notices to some 14,000 traders. Officials say these individuals have crossed the mandatory GST registration thresholds but failed to register. Under GST rules, trad ...Read More >
Shillong, July 5: In a significant development, the Meghalaya High Court has directed that only licensed hawkers may be allowed to vend in the Police Bazaar area within limited time slots every day. The licensed hawkers can do business under two slots from 12.30 pm to 2 pm and from 7.30 pm to 9 pm. The order was passed by a division bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh after an application was moved the hawkers' association. The association claimed ...Read More >
Shillong: Vendors and rights activists have expressed concern over the limited business hours set by the Meghalaya High Court for hawkers operating in Shillong's Police Bazar. The court had allowed vending on a limited number of days and during specific hours -- from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm and from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm -- based on an undertaking submitted by the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA). The arrangement is intended to avoid disrupti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: ED on Friday said it has attached properties worth Rs 34 crore linked to Kannada actor Ranya Rao and her associates in its ongoing gold smuggling and money laundering case.The case had assumed significance after the actor claimed proximity to a Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara. Premises of the latter were searched by ED in May in connection with the money laundering case.Later, ED shifted its investigation into the gold smuggling case from Bengaluru to its headquarters in Delhi. ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 4: After High Court's directive granting hawkers and street vendors three hours of business in Police Bazar, there is palpable concern over the practicality of the timings mandated by the court. Thma U Rangli Juki (TUR) leader Angela Rangad, who supports the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association, said fixed hawking hours would severely impact hawkers' ability to carry out their daily trade. "Only arranging goods and items for sale take ...Read More >
Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court has appointed senior advocate Subhasis Chakrawarty as a Special Officer to supervise the ongoing eviction of street vendors in Shillong's Khyndailad area, commonly known as Police Bazar. The move comes amid concerns raised by the Shillong Roadside Hawkers Association, which alleged that vendors were being evicted without being provided alternative vending spaces. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The appointment ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 4 (PTI) The Meghalaya High Court has appointed a senior advocate as a special officer to oversee the ongoing eviction of street vendors in Khyndailad area here, and ensure strict adherence to due process of law and maintain peace during the drive. Khyndailad, also known as Police Bazar, has a number of hotels, restaurants and a variety of shops. It is one of the popular hangout destinations in the state capital. The division bench of Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdo ...Read More >
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