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MNS chief Raj Thackeray with Shiv Sena chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. (File Photo) THANE: In a significant post-poll development in the Kalyan–Dombivli Municipal Corporation, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has extended support to the Shiv Sena despite the two being rival political factions. Former MNS MLA Pramod (Raju) Patil announced the decision…
Gauri Lankesh was shot dead on September 5, 2017 NEW DELHI: Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, will contest the January 15 Jalna Municipal Corporation election in Maharashtra as an independent candidate.He is running from Ward 13, facing opponents from the ruling BJP and several other parties, while deputy…
PUNE: Arrested gangster Bandu, alias Suryakant Andekar, went to the Bhavani Peth ward office on Saturday to file nomination for the PMC polls but could not complete the process in the absence of requisite papers.His daughter-in-law, Sonali, and sister-in-law Laxmi, also went to the same ward office. They, too, could not submit their nominations.Kalyan Pandhare,…
KOCHI: BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh on Friday was elected as the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes. For the first time in history, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has a BJP Mayor. He received the support of 50 BJP councillors and one independent member. UDF candidate KS Sabarinathan secured 17 votes,…
Logistics and transportation services provider Yatayat Corporation India Ltd has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering, as the road freight segment continues to see strong demand, PTI reported.According to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), the proposed IPO will comprise a fresh issue of up to…
NEW DELHI: The SC has cleared decks for the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) to go ahead with the election process for all municipal corporations, zila panchayats and panchayat samitis in the state, except where total reservation exceeded the 50% ceiling. The SEC informed the court that quota exceeds 50% in two of the 29…
Ranchi: Continuing with its campaign against illegal hoardings, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) on Tuesday removed eight illegal hoardings by cutting them down from near Church Complex, Bahu Bazar Chowk and Bhagwan Birsa Munda Bus Terminal, Khadgadha area. The campaign will be conducted daily and strict action will be taken to remove all illegal advertisement boards/hoardings…
RMC workers clean a water body Ranchi: With Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) stepped up preparations across the city, focusing on cleaning, lighting, and accessibility at major ponds and ghats. Eight dedicated teams were formed to monitor work at 74 water bodies, while anti-encroachment drives were carried out to ensure smooth…
Ranchi: As Durga Puja festivities peaked in the city on Monday, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) swung into preparations for immersion of Durga idols. The civic body said it has identified 18 ponds, including Bada Talab, Chadri Talab, Jail Talab, Dhurwa Dam, and Kanke Dam, for the immersion of Durga idols.RMC commissioner Sushant Gaurav, along…
