In a major reshuffle, Maharashtra govt transfers 20 IAS officers
IAS officers transfer list:
1. Smt. Mittali Sethi , IAS-2017 has been posted as Director, Vanamati, Nagpur.
2. Shri. Virendra Singh, IAS-2006 Commissioner, Medical Education, Mumbai has been posted as M.D., Maha. I.T. Coporation, Mumbai.
3. Shri. Shushil Chavan, IAS-2007 Collector, Aurangabad has been posted as Development Commissioner (Un-Organised Labour), Mumbai.
4. Shri. Ajay Gulhane, IAS-2010 Collector, Chandrapur has been posted as Additional Muncipal Commissioner, Nagpur.
5. Shri. Deepak Kumar Meena, IAS-2013 Additional Muncipal Commissioner, Nagpur has been posted as Additional Tirbal Commissioner, Thane.
6. Shri. Vinay Gowda, IAS-2015 CEO Z.P. Satara has been posted as Collector, Chandrapur ..
7. Shri. R K Gawade, IAS-2011 CEO Z.P. Nandurbar has been posted as Additional Chief Elctoral Officer, Mumbai.
8. Shri. Manik Gursal, IAS-2009 has been posted as Additional Commissioner (Industries).
9. Shri. Shivraj Srikant Patil, IAS-2011 Joint MD CIDCO, Mumbai has been posted as M.D., MAHANAND Mumbai.
10. Shri. Astik Kumar Pandey, IAS-2011 has been posted as Collector, Aurangabad
11. Smt. Leena Bansod, IAS-2015 has been posted as M.D., M S Co-Op Tribal Deve. Corp. Nashik
12. Shri. Deepak Singla, IAS-2012 M.D., M S Co-Op Tribal Deve. Corp. Nashik has been posted Joint Commissioner MMRDA, Mumbai.
13. Shri. L S Mali, IAS-2009, Secretary, Fee Regulatory Authority Mumbai has been posted as Director, OBC Bahujan Welfare Directorate, Pune.
14. Shri. S C Patil, IAS-9999 has been posted Joint Secretary, Deputy Chief Minister Office Mantralaya.
15. Shri. D K Khilari, IAS-9999 Joint Inspector General of Stamps has been posted as CEO Z.P. Satara.
16. Shri. S K Salimath IAS-2011 CEO, ZP Palghar has been posted as Joint M.D., CIDCO, Mumbai.
17. Shri. S M Kurtkoti, IAS-9999 has been posted as CEO, ZP Nandurbar.
18. Shri. R D Nivatkar, IAS-2010 Collector Mumbai has been posted as Commissioner, Medical Education, Mumbai and Additional Charge of Collector Mumbai.
19. Shri. B H Palawe IAS-9999 Addl. Commissioner Divisional Commissioner, Nashik has been posted as CEO, ZP Palghar.
20. Shri. R S Chavan IAS-9999 has been posted as Joint Secretary, Revenue Stamps and Forest Dept. Mantralaya, Mumbai.
Maha: 35 sugar mills obtain permission to start sugarcane crushing
At least 35 sugar mills in Maharashtra have obtained permission to start crushing sugarcane from October 15, a senior official said on Wednesday.
The estimated sugarcane crushing in the state may reach 1,413 lakh tonne this year, Sugar Commissioner Shekhar Gaikwad told PTI.
The crushing season was supposed to start on October 1 this year, but the date was extended by 15 days.
Sanjay Raut to Mom: 'How to face Balasaheb if I betray Sena or desert Uddhav'
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut -- currently in custody -- recently penned a moving letter to his "Priy Aai" (Dear Mother), vowing never to 'betray Shiv Sena or desert Uddhav Thackeray', displaying his fighter spirit and making a promise to 'return' and re-unite with her.
The letter, shared on social media, was hand-penned by him on August 8, sitting on a bench outside the court after he got judicial custody -- a week after his arrest on August 1 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Consider Maharashtra’s Bill making 498A offence compoundable: HC to Centre
Observing that it receives over 10 petitions daily seeking quashing of offence under Section 498A (cruelty to wife by husband, relatives) of the Indian Penal Code, the Bombay High Court has asked the Central Government to decide on making the offence compoundable – following settlement between parties to end criminal prosecution with permission of trial court.
A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan recently asked the additional solicitor general Anil Singh to follow up with the central home ministry on the issue.
The Maharashtra government, in 2018, proposed a state amendment to the Criminal procedure code (CrPC) to make Section 498A compoundable – following settlement between parties to end criminal prosecution with permission of trial court. The proposal is pending before the Union ministry of home affairs.
Maha cabinet approves revised compensation policy to set up ultra-high voltage transmission lines
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved a revised policy for the use of land to set up ultra-high voltage transmission lines and pylons.
This will help expedite several power generation projects in different parts of the state, a statement from the chief minister's office said after the cabinet meeting.
Land is not acquired to set up pylons and for laying of transmission lines. Only compensation is given for the use of land and for the crop loss.
At present, the compensation amount is very small and it is being opposed by the owners of the land, due to which several projects are delayed and held up.
Maha govt got nothing to do with alleged delay by BMC in accepting Rutuja Latke's resignation: Dy CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government has no role in the alleged delay by the Mumbai civic body in accepting the resignation of its employee Rutuja Latke, the candidate of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction for the Andheri (east) bypoll, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Anil Parab of 'Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' party alleged that Latke was being pressured by the camp led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, now called "Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena", to contest on their ticket for the November 3 bypoll.
'I will definitely return..', says Sanjay Raut in touching note to mother
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut - currently in custody - recently penned a touching letter to his "Priy Aai" (Dear Mother) in which he displayed his fighting spirit and promised to "return" and re-join her.
The letter, released by him on social media, was penned by him on August 8, sitting on a bench outside the court when he was sent to judicial custody - a week after his arrest on August 1 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Rattled by criticism, Shinde-Fadnavis govt slaps cases against Sena UBT leaders
Under siege from the continuous onslaught of the Opposition Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), several of its leaders have been targeted with police cases by the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Among them are a Sena (UBT) MP Vinayak Raut, a deputy leader Sushma Andhare and MLA Bhaskar Jadhav, besides other leaders, following complaints by Dattaram Gavas, an activist of Shinde's Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena.
Raut has been booked for ridiculing the Bharatiya Janata Party's Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane whom he referred to as 'kombdi chor' (chicken thief) at a public rally in Thane this week, ruffling feathers.
Congress and BJP have trivialised issue of Savarkar, says Uddhav-led Sena Mumbai
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Wednesday slammed the Congress as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the recent controversy over freedom fighter V D Savarkar, and said the two parties have trivialised the issue.
It said both the parties need to study Savarkar's political, social, scientific and economic thoughts.
Last week, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra, had claimed that Savarkar used to get a stipend from the British and asserted that it was a historical fact. Reacting sharply, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said Gandhi doesn't know the history of India and of his party.
Uddhav says his party workers will teach detractors a lesson Mumbai
Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the Election Commission's move to freeze the 'Shiv Sena' name and the 'bow and arrow' symbol has angered his party workers who will teach their detractors a lesson.
BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal on Rutuja Latke's resignation: "Its work in progress. Rules permit me to decide in 30 days. Rutuja Latke applied on October 3, 2022 evening. No question of any government pressure."
Western Railway adds woman's compartment in all non-AC locals
The Western Railway decided to add an additional women's compartment to all non-AC local trains permanently, stated reports. The upgrade was made by aktering existing general bogey. This was implemented on october 8.
The Chief Public Relations Officer, WR, Sumit Thakur was quoted in a Midday report as saying that the change was made by guaging the demand of women commuters. He added that there will be an additional 25 seats of women's II class in eleventh coach from Churchgate end and second coach from Virar end. The coach is placed beside existing women's coach.
Reportedly, percentage of women season ticket holders in WR has gone up from 24.38% in 2019 to 24.64% in 2022.
Jailed Sena MP Sanjay Raut writes a letter to his mother; see the letter here
Presently, it's raining heavily at Andheri ; Vile Parle ; Santacruz ; Khar. The IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies with light rain /thundershowers in city and suburbs.
Heavy traffic from Bandra Station East to Bandra Court, commuters please take note.
Bus in Pune catches fire; passengers escape unhurt
Case registered at Thane's Naupada PS u/s 153, 500, 504 IPC against 7 leaders of ShivSena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) for mimicking PM Modi, CM Eknath Shinde & Union Minister Narayan Rane, at a rally in Thane on October 9th: Thane Police
Commuters travelling from Kandivali to BKC, there's a heavy traffic congestion; please look for alternatives and travel accordingly.
Heavy traffic congestion at Western Express Highway; commuters please make travel plans accordingly.
Weather update: City, suburbs to see light to moderate rainfall, says IMD
After a rainy night, Mumbai and the metropolitan region saw a sunny morning on Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department forecasted that the city will see partly cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next 48 hours.
According to IMD, the city will touch a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature would likely be 26-degree celsius.
Due to bus breakdown at Vakola bridge, vehicular movement is slow and due to bus breakdown, vehicular movement is slow at NTPC Jogeshwari: Mumbai Traffic cops
Four youths attempted to kill Vinod Yadav (20), a milk trader and grievously injured him near Kachhore Tilak Nagar Police. The accused persons have been nabbed while Yadav is undergoing treatment at Kalwa hospital.
BEST announces Diwali offer, avail 5 trips at Rs 9
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply andTransport(BEST) undertaking on Tuesday announced a Diwali offer to promote digital bus travel. This one-time offer entitles users to five trips on any route for just Rs 9 and is valid for seven days.
The offer is aimed to encourage Mumbaikars to experience the convenience of digital tickets. It is available exclusively for BEST Chalo App users and applicable for users who have never bought a Super Saver plan or a digital ticket on the BEST Chalo App before.
With this plan, users who make digital payments for the first time can take 5 trips over a period of 7 days on any route. The offer is open for both AC and non-AC buses, excluding special services like Airport routes or Hop-on Hop-off buses.
Due to municipal corporation undertaken at Railway Colony Ghatkopar, the bus no 406 will now instead of going to station through Naidu Colony will pass from Railway Police Ground, Shivneri Chowk: BEST
After receiving several complaints from citizens, BMC removes more than 4000 junk vehicles
After receiving several complaints against abandoned vehicles from citizens, the BMC has initiated strict action against these khataras or junk wheels. The FPJ has accessed the detailed report about the drive.
Between March and September, the civic body identified 10,482 abandoned vehicles and sent notices to the owners of 9,454 vehicles. Subsequently, the claimants of 3,519 vehicles removed them while the BMC towed 4,157 automobiles as the notices to their owners fell on deaf ears. The swift action showed results as 216 owners rushed to take back their towed vehicles.
During the initial days of the drive between March 11-17, the BMC issued notices to 2,381 vehicle owners. Thereafter, 379 owners responded to the notices and removed their vehicles. 782 abandoned vehicles were seized by the civic body within a week.
Maharashtra issues health alert ahead of Diwali; read details here
Amid rising concerns over new “more dangerous” Covid variants emerging in China, and health warnings for a harsh infection-ridden winter in Europe, the Maharashtra government’s Public Health Department has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution ahead of and during the festival season. Also alarming in the state is the increasing number of swine flu cases.
The health department has warned people against influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illnesses (SARI). One way to stay safe, it has said, is to avoid crowded public spaces. In case of contracting infections, people should seek immediate medical advice and start treatment.
Maharashtra reported 204 swine flu deaths and 3,585 cases till October 10. Health officials have attributed this to a reduction in immunity levels and comorbidities, especially in elderly persons.
According to the data provided by the health department, there were 2,278 H1N1 (swine flu) cases in 2019, which rose to 3,585 till October 10. In 2019, 246 deaths were reported.
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