UDAY SAMANT
Maharashtra government to unveil new policy for hoardings in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The Maharashtra government, led by state Minister Uday Samant, will introduce a new policy on hoardings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region following a recent tragic incident where 17 individuals lost their lives due to a hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar. The policy will be revealed after the legislative council poll results, with a committee headed by former Allahabad High Court chief justice Dilip Bhosle investigating the incident.
Mercedes Benz to make Rs 3,000 crore investment in Maharashtra: minister
German car-maker Mercedes Benz will invest Rs 3,000 crore in Maharashtra, according to state Industries Minister Uday Samant. During his visit to Germany, Samant met with top executives of Mercedes Benz to discuss investment opportunities. This investment is expected to create employment opportunities in the state. The announcement comes as a boost for the Shiv Sena-BJP-NCP government, which has faced criticism from the opposition for losing major industrial projects to other states, including Gujarat.
Ram temple consecration: Uddhav sent invitation by speed post; Sanjay Raut slams govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray received a speed post invitation for the Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya, sparking criticism from Sena MP Sanjay Raut. Raut accused the government of mistreating the Thackeray family, contrasting their treatment with that of film stars. Thackeray will be in Nashik during the ceremony. While over 7,000 are invited, A-list attendees include Amitabh Bachchan, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Sachin Tendulkar. Opposition leaders declined, with Congress labeling it a BJP-RSS event. The consecration, attended by PM Modi, precedes the public opening on Tuesday.
Maharashtra inked MoUs worth Rs 3.53 lakh crore at WEF in Davos: CM Eknath Shinde
Highlighting the focus on tangible implementation, Eknath Shinde emphasised the acceleration of growth compared to last year. He said the state's image has been spotlighted as people-oriented with a strong emphasis on industrialisation, skilled manpower, and quick decision-making, the statement said.
Entire BEST fleet to have clean energy-powered buses by 2027: Minister Samant
Maharashtra's Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) plans to transition its entire bus fleet to clean energy-powered buses, primarily electric, by 2027. The move aims to reduce Mumbai's carbon footprint and enhance passenger convenience. The company has completed tender work for 3,000 electric buses and 200 CNG buses.
Maharashtra govt forms panel to probe BMC's financial transactions in last 25 years
The Maharashtra government sets up committee to audit BMC's 25-year finances amid legislative concerns. Minister Uday Samant forms a three-member team to scrutinize transactions; white paper to follow the findings. No immediate plans for probes into other civic bodies.
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Maharashtra govt to acquire 5,000 hectares of land for industries in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli: Minister
The minister informed about the proposed Rs 22,000-crore investments by companies like Lloyds Metals and Varad Ferro in the district, for which he said, MoUs have been signed and notifications are set to be published soon.
Maha cabinet expansion most likely on Friday: Shiv Sena; rival camp says Shinde faction may not find place
The Shiv Sena (UBT) took a dig at the ruling party, saying that it is doubtful that MLAs of the Shinde-led party would be accommodated in the cabinet and that the suits stitched by aspirants to attend the oath-taking ceremony may not see the light of the day.
Will take over and operationalise Nanded airport in 3 months if work not expedited, Maha minister warns
Nanded airport will be of great importance for people of the district as well neighbouring areas in Hingoli, Parbhani, Latur and even Karnataka's Bidar, Samant said after reviewing the progress of the facility. A huge number of Sikh pilgrims arrive in Nanded to visit the Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchal Nagar Sahib, and despite the availability of passengers, the airport was not operational, the state industry minister said.
Maharashtra orders SIT probe into murder of journalist Shashikant Warishe
Warishe, a journalist who had done extensive reporting on the proposed Barsu refinery, was run over by a vehicle allegedly driven by Pandharinath Amberkar on February 6. Amberkar, who dealt in real estate, was keen for the refinery project to go ahead and allegedly killed Warishe as he was miffed with the stories done on him and the refinery.
World Economic Forum Day 1: Maharastra signs MoUs worth Rs 45,900 cr
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde and Minister Uday Samant, apart from that Principal Secretary Harshdeep Kamble, MIDC CEO Vipin Sharma and other dignitaries.
Shinde to present white paper to counter MVA investment campaign
Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant on Tuesday claimed that the state government would present a white paper within a month on the investments in the state. The move is being seen as an attempt to get back at Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray who has claimed that the Maharashtra government is not capable of getting investments to the state after the Vedanta-Foxconn and the Tata Airbus projects, which were considering investing in Maharashtra, went to Gujarat.
Maharashtra industry minister must resign: Aaditya Thackeray
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) leader demanded the resignation of Samant, claiming that the minister was clueless about the functioning of his department. "If the project had already gone out of the state, why was Samant talking of getting it in the state," he asked.
Shiv Sena's Pune unit chief among five held for attack on rebel MLA Uday Samant's car
Samant, one of the 40 Sena MLAs who support Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was in Pune to attend Shinde's programmes in the district, a source close to him had said.
Rebel MLAs likely to extend stay in Guwahati hotel
On Sunday Maharashtra's Higher and technical education minister, Uday Samant joined the rebel camp in Guwahati. With this the total number of rebel MLAs in Guwahati is around 48 out of which 39 are MLAs of Shiv Sena. Sources told ET, “On Sunday the rebel group had a series of meetings and had online consultation with legal experts.” Around 16 dissident Shiv Sena MLAs were sent disqualification notices.
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant joins Eknath Shinde's camp
He came aboard a chartered flight and landed at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here along with three others, sources said. Samant's convoy, escorted by Assam Police, was seen entering the Radisson Blu Hotel off NH-37.
Shinde rebellion: Aaditya Thackeray only Maha cabinet minister from Sena who is MLA
Samant, who headed Higher and Technical Education ministry, became the ninth minister of Shiv Sena to join the Eknath Shinde camp. The Sena now has four cabinet ministers, including CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Parab, and Subhash Desai.Barring Aaditya, the rest three are MLCs.
50:50 weightage to CET, Class 12 marks for admissions to professional courses from 2023-24: Maha minister Uday Samant
State Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant said that like the JEE system, there will an option of a second CET for students to score better, if they are not satisfied with their performance in the first CET. "The exam (second test) may be held soon after the first CET's results," he said.
No lockdown but strong curbs, says Maharashtra govt
State's higher and technical education minister Uday Samant said that all colleges and varsities would remain shut till February 15.
COVID-19: Maharashtra govt discontinues physical classes in colleges, universities till Feb 15
Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant said that all exams in the said institutions will be conducted online till February 15. "Amid rising COVID cases, Maharashtra government to discontinue physical classes in colleges, universities till February 15. All exams in the said institutions are to be conducted online till February 15," said Samant.
Kadam accuses Sena ministers Parab, Samant of trying to finish off party by colluding with NCP
Kadam, who was environment minister during the Devendra Fadnavis-led government between 2014 and 2019, alleged that the two ministers were also trying to finish him off politically, but asserted that that he would always remain a "Shiv Sainik" and would never quit the party.
Colleges, universities resume physical classes in Maharashtra
The state government has allowed all non-agricultural colleges, state-run universities, deemed universities, self-financed universities and colleges affiliated to them to hold physical classes with effect from Wednesday.
Maharashtra government forms panel to recommend names for Padma awards
The other members of the committee are Industries Minister Subhash Desai, Animal Husbandry Minister Sunil Kedar, Medical Education Minister Amit Deshmukh, Higher and Technical Education Minister Uday Samant, Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde, Minister of State for Industries Aditi Tatkare, Minister of State for Forests Dattatraya Bharne.
Maharashtra expresses inability to hold exams
State minister for technical and higher education Uday Samant said, “The state is currently facing a terrible situation due to Covid-19. I have now written to the UGC expressing our inability to hold exams during the pandemic as it might impact students.”
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