MAHARASHTRA HEALTH MINISTER
Maharashtra government to bring new law to crack down on bogus pathology labs
The issue concerns the urban development, public health and medical education departments, Samant said. BJP MLA Ashish Shelar said bogus pathology labs were looting money and playing with people's lives. Several collection centres that have come up over the years should be registered, he said, demanding criminal cases against violators.
Maharashtra government to include dental treatments in state health scheme
Minister Sawant revolutionizes healthcare in Maharashtra by expanding coverage to include dental treatment under government schemes, ensuring free medical treatments at recognized hospitals.
After setback in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, Maha Yuti govt presents 'freebie budget'
Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government has announced several freebies in its last budget before assembly polls, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to eliminate the revdi culture. The budget includes three free cylinders a year for BPL families, free electricity for farmers, and ₹1,500 per month for women aged 21-60. The state has an expected revenue deficit of ₹20,151 crore and a fiscal deficit of ₹1,10,355 crore.
Maharashtra budget 2024 key highlights: Free cylinders & farmer friendly measures
Maharashtra budget 2024: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state budget during the ongoing monsoon session from June 27 to July 12. Key highlights include the provision of three free cylinders annually to all households under the CM Anna Chhatra Yojana, a Rs 5,000 per hectare bonus for cotton and soybean farmers, and a Rs 5 per litre bonus to milk-producing farmers after July 1, 2024.
BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadda to be Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha
BJP President and Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. This decision comes after Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal moved to the Lok Sabha, representing the Mumbai North constituency.
"Interests of citizens of India are safeguarded by GoI": BJP's V Muraleedharan on Kerala Minister's visit to Kuwait
BJP leader V Muraleedharan has defended the decision of Kerala Health Minister Veena George to travel to Kuwait to coordinate the relief operation following a fire incident in Kuwait that killed 45 Indians, primarily from Kerala. Muraleedharan argued that the interests of Indian citizens living abroad are protected by the Indian government, and that the state minister's travel to a foreign country is unnecessary.
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Jarange given IV fluids as fast over Maratha quota issue continues on fifth day
Maratha Activist Manoj Jarange, on his fifth day of indefinite fast for Maratha reservation, began receiving intravenous fluids after a Maharashtra minister promised a resolution. Warning of stopping fluids if the issue isn't resolved, he demands Kunbis to be recognised as Marathas for quota benefits. Despite deteriorating health, Jarange vowed to continue his fight until the government meets their demands, including withdrawal of police cases against Maratha protesters.
BJP President JP Nadda gets two ministries, Health and Fertilizers, in PM Modi's new cabinet
Jagat Prakash Nadda has been allocated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. He returns to the ministry after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party for over four years.
After NCP, Shinde-led Sena upset over MoS post in Modi 3.0 government: 'Expected Cabinet berth'
Shiv Sena expresses disappointment over cabinet berth allocation in the new government led by Eknath Shinde, citing 'partiality' in ministerial positions distribution within the ruling coalition.
JP Nadda returns to Modi Cabinet after stint as BJP chief
JP Nadda, the BJP president from Himachal Pradesh, returned to PM Modi's council of ministers as a Cabinet minister. He served as Union health minister in Modi's first term and has a background in law and grassroots politics.
Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Rajeev Chandrashekhar among 13 losing Union ministers
BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni, and Kailash Chaudhary faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, relying on allies to form the government after stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states.
Will surrender on June 2; take care of my old, ailing parents: Arvind Kejriwal to supporters
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, announced on Friday that he plans to surrender on June 2, emphasizing his resolve not to yield even if faced with harassment in jail. Granted interim bail by the Supreme Court until June 1 for his Lok Sabha election campaigning, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continued his campaign across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra after his release from custody.
Large parts of India swelter under intense heat, 37 cities record temperatures over 45 deg C
The intense heat wave sweeping across large parts of India has led to soaring temperatures and challenging conditions for residents and authorities alike. Maharashtra's Akola has imposed Section 144 until May 31 to prohibit public gatherings, while a 'red' warning has been issued for several states including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, indicating a very high likelihood of heat-related illnesses.
Brutal heat in large parts of India; temperatures set to rise further, says IMD
Official data showed that at least 24 places in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above on Wednesday.
Contest in Kalyan prestige battle for Maharashtra CM Shinde's son
Shrikant Shinde, son of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, faces higher stakes in the Kalyan Lok Sabha seat election in Maharashtra amidst a split in Shiv Sena. The constituency, part of Thane district near Mumbai, includes densely populated urban areas, industrial belts, and diverse demographics like Maharashtrians, South Indians, Sindhis, Gujaratis, Marathi-speaking populations, and Muslims.
Shivaji descendant Bhosle fights Sharad Pawar's influence in Satara
Sharad Pawar's impactful Satara rally reshaped NCP's fate post Bhosle's BJP switch. Shinde's candidacy, influenced by Pawar's actions, aims to leverage local support. Bhosle faces competition due to Shinde's campaign strength and employment concerns in Satara.
"Vote for strong and developed India": Nitin Gadkari appeals to voters
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged high voter turnout in the third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. Over 93 seats, including 11 in Maharashtra, are up for grabs. Polling began at 7 am across 12 states and union territories. More than 1300 candidates, including about 120 women, are in the fray. The BJP has already secured the Surat seat unopposed. Voting will not happen for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri seat until the sixth phase on May 25. Prominent leaders like Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are among those contesting.
State govts announce new school timings, holidays amid heatwave: Check complete list
State governments adjust school timings to protect kids from intense heatwave. IMD red alert for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha. Met 'Orange' alert for Telangana, Karnataka. Heatwave persists in May. Chhattisgarh summer vacation. Jharkhand school closure. Maharashtra early break.
Modi govt used parliamentary majority for landmark steps, will never change Constitution: Amit Shah
Addressing an election rally in Akola in eastern Maharashtra in support of BJP candidate Anup Dhotre, Shah accused the Congress of putting hurdles in the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The senior BJP leader noted it was Modi who ensured that a grand and magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Ram was built in Ayodhya.
Amid Bengaluru water crisis, Karnataka issues heatwave advisory for employers in the state
Karnataka Health Minister advises public and employers to protect against rising temperatures. Minister directs officers to stock medications and issues workplace advisory. The minister also said that the state is seeing in increase in incidence of sunstroke, migraines, and skin ailments, along with an uptick in bacterial and viral infections, in the state.
Infrastructure projects worth Rs 8 lakh crore under execution in Maharashtra: CM Shinde
Shinde promised to make Mumbai roads free of potholes in the next two years. Speaking on the occasion of the dedication of the newly-constructed building of civic-run Nair Hospital's Dental College in Mumbai Central, Shinde said infrastructure development remains his government's top priority.
Maharashtra's GSDP likely to expand by 10 pc in FY25, govt focus on farmers: Ajit Pawar
The GSDP, which was at Rs 38.79 lakh crore in 2023-2024, was expected to expand by 10 per cent to reach Rs 42.67 lakh crore in 2024-25, Pawar, who is also Deputy Chief Minister, said in his reply to a debate on the interim budget for 2024 25 presented in the Lower House earlier this week.
No new taxes in Maharashtra's interim budget; AIIMS Pune, state bhavan in Ayodhya planned
With projected revenue receipts of Rs 4,98,758 crore and revenue expenditure of Rs 5,08,492 crore, there will be a revenue deficit of Rs 9,734 crore, said Pawar, who joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government as deputy chief minister in July 2023.
Maratha quota: Jarange's indefinite fast continues on fifth day; health deteriorates
Manoj Jarange, the leader of the Maratha quota agitation, is observing an indefinite fast in Jalna, Maharashtra, demanding the inclusion of the Maratha community into the Other Backward Class (OBC) grouping. Jarange's health is deteriorating, and he is not allowing doctors to examine him. He has threatened the state government that if he dies during his hunger strike, the Maratha community would set Maharashtra on fire, similar to Lord Hanuman's actions in Lanka.
Karnataka has asked Maharashtra to stop insurance scheme in border villages, says Siddaramaiah
The coalition regime in Maharashtra introduced the Jyotirao Phule health insurance scheme in Karnataka’s border villages ahead of the assembly polls in May last year, sparking a war of words between the CMs of the two states.
COVID-19: 32 fresh cases reported in Greater Mumbai area
The total number of active cases is 148, with no detection of the JN.1 variant. It's noted that 51% of these cases are asymptomatic, and the symptomatic cases present mild symptoms and recover within a few days, the health department said.
Covid: 34 cases of JN.1 variant in Karnataka; government well prepared, says Health Minister
"430 cases are active out of which 400 are in home isolation and the remaining are in hospital. 7-8 patients are in ICU. As of now, things are okay. We have done genome sequencing. There are 34 cases of JN.1 variant of COVID. We are well prepared. Nothing is alarming. the majority of the cases are in Bengaluru," Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told ANI.
Maharashtra: Civic run hospital in Thane sees 17 deaths in 24 hours; report sought, says health minister
Seventeen patients have died at the civic-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, Thane, in the last 24 hours, according to Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant and a senior police official. The cause of the deaths has reportedly been attributed by the hospital management to the critical nature and age of the patients.
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