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Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the government will soon decide on the report submitted by BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on self-redevelopment and group self-redevelopment of housing societies, adding that it will help Mumbaikars realise their dream of beautiful and big houses. He was speaking at a function where Darekar handed over the committee report to him. He claimed that the committee had submitted its report ahead of sche ...Read More >
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that a dedicated cell will be established to address the waste management challenges faced by municipal corporations and councils across Maharashtra. Responding during the Question Hour, Shinde said, "A separate cell will be formed to help resolve the difficulties faced by municipal corporations and municipal councils in scientific waste disposal." The issue was raised by MLA Vijay Deshmukh, who highlighted ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Days after power supply was discontinued at Jai Hind Camp in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, a delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs on Sunday visited the camp and accused the ruling BJP of discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants living there. The TMC delegation comprising Rajya Sabha MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sagarika Ghose, and Saket Gokhale interacted with the slum dwellers, who said they have been without electricity connection for the last five-six days. Situated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Days after power supply was discontinued at Jai Hind Camp in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, a delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs on Sunday visited the camp and accused the ruling BJP of discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants living there. The TMC delegation comprising Rajya Sabha MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sagarika Ghose, and Saket Gokhale interacted with the slum dwellers, who said they have been without electricity connection for the last five-six days. Also Read ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again found himself in a delicate position within his party amid buzz over rift within the party leadership. In an article published in Malayalam daily Deepika, Tharoor called the 1975 Emergency imposed under then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, as a "dark chapter" in India's history. He highlighted specific instances of authoritarian excess during the Emergency, particularly focusing on Sanjay Gandhi's controversial forced sterilization campaigns. " ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress and Shashi Tharoor have been associated for 16 long years. But of late, the Thiruvananthapuram MP seems to be bringing more cheers to the rival BJP than his own party Congress. And what's more, Tharoor seems to be pushing the boundaries with every new "statement" he makes.In the last 6 months, there have been several instances when Tharoor's critical remarks have become fodder for the BJP to attack the Congress. Whenever Tharoor speaks - the Congress ducks for cover while BJP ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 10: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Emergency declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, saying the people of the country responded clearly to the excesses of that period by voting her party out of power by a large margin. In an article published on the measure, which lasted between 25 June 1975 and 21 March 1977, in the Malayalam daily 'Deepika' on Thursday, the Congress Working Committee member termed it "a dark chapter" in India's histo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 10 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Emergency declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, saying the people of the country responded clearly to the excesses of that period by voting her party out of power by a large margin. In an article published on the measure, which lasted between 25 June 1975 and 21 March 1977, in the Malayalam daily 'Deepika' on Thursday, the Congress Working Committee member termed it "a dark chapter" in India's ...Read More >
Mumbai: A three-year-old boy discovered soaked and roaming alone on a rainy night in Shivajinagar, Govandi, was quickly brought back to his family only hours following his kidnapping, due to the prompt response of the Mumbai Police and the immediate assistance of a caring local resident. At approximately 11:00 pm on July 8, a woman in the Shivajinagar region noticed the child by himself on Road No 4. Drenched by the rain and evidently disoriented, the boy couldn't express his origins according ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (PTI) The Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill amending the Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, on Wednesday, which allows the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to recover pending transit rent dues from builders or developers. The amendment bill seeks to treat unpaid rent to slum dwellers as arrears of land revenue, thereby empowering the SRA to initiate recovery proceedings under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). Also Read | PM Modi in Namibi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (PTI) The Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill amending the Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, on Wednesday, which allows the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to recover pending transit rent dues from builders or developers. The amendment bill seeks to treat unpaid rent to slum dwellers as arrears of land revenue, thereby empowering the SRA to initiate recovery proceedings under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). As per the proposed amendment ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday extended support to protests by teachers at Azad Maidan against the Maharashtra government's dilly-dallying over the disbursement of partial grant to them. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, who visited the venue, accused the MahaYuti government of becoming a slave of Delhi. Earlier, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar also met the protesting teachers and extended his support to them. "I have come to promise you today that we will not sit still un ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought to link the slapping incident involving a Shiv Sena MLA with purported differences between the Shiv Sena headed by Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. "Is this an attempt to malign the chief minister? He should be cautious," Thackeray replied cryptically when reporters sought his reaction on Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping an employee of the MLA's hostel canteen here for serving 'stale' food ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday tabled a bill in the state assembly that proposes to amend the law concerning slum redevelopment, allowing the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to recover pending transit rent dues from builders or developers. The bill seeks to amend the Maharashtra Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. It also seeks to treat unpaid rent to slum dwellers as arrears of land revenue, thereby empowering the SRA to initiate recovery proceedi ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark event celebrating the vision and philosophy of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Punjabi edition of the book Kejriwal Model was officially launched today in Mohali. The event was graced by AAP's National Convenor and Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and former Delhi Deputy CM & AAP Punjab In-Charge Manish Sisodia, a release said on Tuesday. According to the release, the book has been authored by AAP leader Ja ...Read More >
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) is surveying its land to identify encroachments, mapping jhuggi jhopri clusters, and assessing land parcels for housing development. This initiative supports the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, aiming to provide pucca housing to eligible slum dwellers. ...Read More >
New Delhi: With govt exploring various options to provide housing to the city's slum dwellers, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has decided to conduct a survey of land under its jurisdiction and identify encroachments over them.In a meeting held a few days ago, the chief executive officer of DUSIB also directed officials to map jhuggi jhopri clusters that have come up on the agency's land and the area encroached upon by each cluster along with the number of families living there. Of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, known for his electric energy, fearless fashion, and versatile role choices, has turned 40 today. Ranveer Singh is considered one of the bankable stars for producers in the Hindi film industry. Since his explosive debut in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) under Yash Raj Films, Ranveer has consistently treated his fans with his impeccable performances across different movie genres. From his soothing performance in 'Lootera' to displaying ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, known for his electric energy, fearless fashion, and versatile role choices, has turned 40 today. Ranveer Singh is considered one of the bankable stars for producers in the Hindi film industry. Since his explosive debut in Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) under Yash Raj Films, Ranveer has consistently treated his fans with his impeccable performances across different movie genres. From his soothing performance in 'Lootera' to displaying ...Read More >
Officials said the proposal will now be put up before the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). "The DJB is currently working on improving its billing system software, which will take about two to three months. Once done, the scheme will be implemented," said an official. The Delhi government has given in-principle approval to waive the entire late payment surcharge in water bills for domestic and government categories, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday. Speaking to mediapersons, Singh said ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major step to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the launch of special outpatient departments (OPDs) dedicated to TB care in all 16 of its suburban hospitals. This initiative aims to ensure timely diagnosis, specialist consultation, and free treatment for TB patients closer to their homes. Mumbai continues to witness a high TB burden, with over 53,638 new cases reported in 2024 alone. On average, the city sees ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 4 (PTI) Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Friday said chairpersons and representatives of urban local bodies (ULBs) across the country should adopt a "waste to wealth" approach by leveraging advanced technologies in waste management. Dattatreya was addressing the closing ceremony of the two-day national conference of Urban Local Bodies of States and Union Territories in Manesar in Gurugram district. Also Read | Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: RJD MP Manoj Jha Says AIMIM Sho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday said the Delhi government will bring a full water bill waiver scheme in the next few months. For water bill waiver scheme, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is working on improving its billing system software and the work will be completed in two to three months. "Soon we are planning to waive the entire late payment surcharges for domestic and government categories by 100 per cent," Verma said. The DJB's board meeting held recently has ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has released its first eligibility list, with over 75 per cent of tenement holders qualifying for new homes under the ambitious slum redevelopment scheme, according to data released by the DRP. In the first list published for 505 households of Sector 6 (Meghwadi and Ganesh Nagar in Mahim), over 75 per cent of tenement holders have qualified for new homes under the redevelopment scheme, according to data released by the DRP. The balance would get qu ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dharavi Redevelopment Project CEO S.V.R. Srinivas assured on Wednesday that every resident of Dharavi will get a house either inside or outside the scheme based on their eligibility status. Srinivas said: "I would like to reiterate that the Dharavi redevelopment is the most inclusive project ever contemplated in SRA (Slum Rehabilitation Authority) history, where every resident is going to get a house. Not just that, all commercial units, whether eligible or ineli ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Residents of Dharavi are waiting with bated breath as the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), along with the Government of Maharashtra, has begun releasing the Draft Annexure-II in phases. In the first such list published for Sector 6 (Meghwadi and Ganesh Nagar), over 75 per cent of tenement holders have qualified for new homes under the redevelopment scheme, according to data released by the DRP. Also Read | 'Kya Hoga Mera Karma Decide Karega Dharm ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has released its first eligibility list, with over 75 per cent of tenement holders qualifying for new homes under the ambitious slum redevelopment scheme, according to data released by the DRP. All bona fide residents who settled in Dharavi before January 1, 2000, are eligible for a 350 sq ft flat within Dharavi. All such residents will qualify for the resettlement unless they do not provide documents. Also Read | Odisha Shocker: 32-Y ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has released its first eligibility list, with over 75 per cent of tenement holders qualifying for new homes under the ambitious slum redevelopment scheme, according to data released by the DRP. All bona fide residents who settled in Dharavi before January 1, 2000, are eligible for a 350 sq ft flat within Dharavi. All such residents will qualify for the resettlement unless they do not provide documents. Those who settled between Januar ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing demolition of slum clusters by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has sparked political outrage across the capital, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staging a fierce protest outside the office of Union Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in Rajouri Garden on Monday. The protest, led by senior AAP leader Sanjeev Jha, accused the government of targeting poor and working-class communities under the guise of development. AAP demanded Sirsa's removal from the Cabinet over alleged ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness ...Read More >
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