Legislative Council

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Why abolish AP Council?

Opponents in the Upper House also represent an important constituency.

29 Jan 2020 2:22 AM

In the wake of the Legislative Council approving the expansion of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by 2,000 square kilometres to include Palghar, Vasai, Kalyan and other areas, environmentalists have raised concerns over possible destruction of green spaces for further development in these areas. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Green activists wary of MMR expansion

A massive reclamation and excavation of the sea is taking place for the 35km coastal road. At the Worli site of the coastal road.

23 Jun 2019 6:37 AM

NCP lays claim to council seat

Nashik, Parbhani and Raigad Legislative Council seats are currently held by the NCP and Latur by the Congress.

27 Apr 2018 7:26 AM

Rs 5 crore grant to fisheries towards pending dues

Fisheries minister Mahadev Jankar said in the Legislative Council, that the dues of the guards will be cleared next month.

23 Mar 2018 6:42 AM

As per the rules, liquor is not allowed to be served at hookah parlours, which is being flouted, many leaders complained.

Hookah bars will soon be regulated: CM Fadnavis

While addressing these concerns, Mr Fadnavis clarified that the government will regulate hookah parlours.

20 Mar 2018 5:59 AM

Mr Raote said that private cab companies could be given city taxi status.

Mandatory for pvt cabs to run on CNG:Diwakar Raote

NCP MLC Anand Thakur had raised the question of pollution in the state due to vehicles.

17 Mar 2018 6:27 AM

Congress-NCP: Are farmers criminal?

The statement came after the farmers were seen holding a slate with their names to click a photo for hailstorm compensation.

21 Feb 2018 7:58 AM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)

Maha to bring pension scheme for journalists soon: Fadnavis

The government is positive about a pension scheme for journalists and is studying the pension schemes of other states.

07 Apr 2017 4:36 PM

BJP MLA thrashes party MLC for wife harassment, NDA red-faced

BJP MLA Niraj Kumar Singh Bablu rained blows on party MLC Lal Babu Prasad in the Legislative Council premises on Wednesday.

30 Mar 2017 7:38 PM

The minister said that forest officials conduct special rounds in forests day and night, and even during monsoon.

Sniffer dogs aid tracing smuggling of wild animals

The minister further has added, In Amravati, Chandrapur and Nagpur areas sniffer dogs have been kept.

17 Mar 2017 3:15 AM

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