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Mumbai : A crackdown was launched simultaneously in Mumbai, Thane, Vasai, Vashi, and Panvel against illegally operated bike taxis, by 20 special “Vayuveg” squads from regional transport offices (RTOs) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. During the drive, 93 vehicles operating illegally were penalized, and 85 bike taxis were seized. Criminal…

Mumbai : Under the dynamic and planned leadership of Maharashtra’s Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde, 357 veterinary clinics across the state will receive new buildings. A total provision of ₹458.41 crore has been made under the District Annual Plan for construction, renovation, sanitation facilities, and procurement of essential equipment. Since…

Mumbai : Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, responding to the Concluding Week Motion in the Legislative Council today, stated that technology is being effectively utilized to maintain law and order across Maharashtra, resulting in a significant increase in conviction rates. Highlighting several pro-Marathi initiatives, he declared, “Mumbai is being connected…

Mumbai : In the recently concluded monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislature, a total of 16 important bills were passed, including the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that through responses given during the concluding week, the future direction of the state has been clearly outlined.…

With a commitment to prioritize public health, the Maharashtra government has been implementing various schemes and initiatives under the mission of a “Healthy Maharashtra.” The government aims to ensure that people from all sections of society benefit from these efforts. However, many economically weaker patients often struggle to afford advanced…

Lucknow/Bengaluru : The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 is set to take place from September 25 to 29 at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida. As part of the lead-up, a grand roadshow was held on Friday at the KASSIA campus in…

Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, and Union Minister Shanta Kumar has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant Himachal Pradesh 18% royalty from the Karchham Wangtoo hydroelectric project as a “historic judgment”. According to him, this ruling will boost the state’s annual income by Rs 250 crore, ensuring greater…

The North Eastern regional power committee recommends sub-committee to study feasibility of tagging Sikkim with NER region in terms of power. A sub-committee thus constituted will study the feasibility of tagging Sikkim. It was decided at the 29th North-Eastern Regional Power Committee Meeting, which was held under the Chairmanship of…

A new study published by researchers from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) reveals the extent of damage caused by the 2023 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Sikkim, noting significant changes in water depth, quality, and floodplain structure since the…

With the annual trawling ban in place, local fish farms are finally seeing a rise in demand. Sales of freshwater species, such as Varaal (Snakehead Murrel) and Tilapia (Cichlid), have surged, especially as the availability of sea fish has declined in local markets. With the fish vendors facing a supply crunch…