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Traders criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's working style over Marathi signboards and said that it should not be forced. "Making signboards in Marathi is mandatory as per the law but why compulsion over the font size," president of Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association, Viren Shah asked, while speaking at a press conference in Mumbai.
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Relief is trickling in for Kalawati Bandurkar, the widow who has suddenly become the face of Vidarbha's agrarian crisis after Rahul Gandhi mentioned her during the Lok Sabha debate on Tuesday.
But the aid, all from individuals, remains meagre.
On Friday, the mother of nine broke down and threatened to end her life, saying she has only got visits from government officials but no assistance read more »
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But the aid, all from individuals, remains meagre.
On Friday, the mother of nine broke down and threatened to end her life, saying she has only got visits from government officials but no assistance read more »
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The Right to Information Act may have been meant to empower citizens by providing accurate information and data.
But the lengthy court proceedings and pending cases under the sunshine law are now a cause for concern for users of the Right to Information tool as well as activists promoting this Act.
Till March 2008, as many as 3600 odd appeals and complaints under the RTI are pending with read more »
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But the lengthy court proceedings and pending cases under the sunshine law are now a cause for concern for users of the Right to Information tool as well as activists promoting this Act.
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With nearly two lakh trees being cut illegally every year across the state, the forest department has finally realised that existing laws and punishment are just not enough to deter culprits.
Henceforth, it intends to press charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder (maximum punishment is 10 years in prison) against people caught cutting trees illegally.
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Henceforth, it intends to press charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder (maximum punishment is 10 years in prison) against people caught cutting trees illegally.
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rnMarathi Sahitya ,Chitrapat, Ranjabhomi Va Televison aso Vinod ha marathicha nehamich ek avibhajya ghatak rahila ahe. Anek guni ani harhunari vinodi Lekhak, DirDarshak ani kalawant aplya Marathi mati la hi Labhle. Ya kahi nivadak vinod veerani Marathi Sahitya jagat, Chitrapat srushati , Marathi Rangbhoomi apaplya
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The subject will be introduced in the syllabus of class IX and XI. The books are educative and won't be too graphic. Teachers will be given appropriate training before they begin imparting the knowledge to students. Government i also introducing a law where action can be taken against those (parents) who deprive education to childrens.
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Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has asked the civic authorities to strictly implement the anti-encroachment laws so that a strong signal is sent to those constructing illegal structures on public amenities that are meant for the taxpayers.
"People from all over the country are welcome to come and live here, but nobody has a right to construct hutments on the city's water pipelines, footpath read more »
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"People from all over the country are welcome to come and live here, but nobody has a right to construct hutments on the city's water pipelines, footpath read more »
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The law prohibiting a person having more than two children from contesting panchayat elections was challenged in the Supreme Court on Friday by Samajwadi Party MP Abu Asim Azmi on the ground that it violated the Islamic dictat that no Muslim would restrict birth of children.
does Abu Azmi want India to collapse with over-population ?
does Abu Azmi want India to become Iran ?
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does Abu Azmi want India to collapse with over-population ?
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Every year, close to 50,000 laws are passed across the nation and although we may say ignorance of the law is no excuse, not many of us know of the laws that have been passed in recent times.
As compared to these, the Right to Information Act has been a resounding success. After only three years of its existence, RTI has done what not many laws have achieved.
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As compared to these, the Right to Information Act has been a resounding success. After only three years of its existence, RTI has done what not many laws have achieved.
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Amid reports that Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray was being shielded in cases pertaining to the Mumbai riots, the Congress on Thursday said that no one will be spared and it would not be easy for anyone to escape from the jaws of law.
"There is no such thing. Whenever evidence is there, the state government will not not hesitate to file a chargesheet against any person," AICC Medi read more »
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"There is no such thing. Whenever evidence is there, the state government will not not hesitate to file a chargesheet against any person," AICC Medi read more »
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California is suing the US federal government, in an attempt to force car makers to conform to tougher cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
The lawsuit comes after the federal Environmental Protection Agency denied California a waiver from US law needed to enact its own efficiency targets.
The Epa says it wants to avoid a confusing patchwork of different regulations across states.
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The lawsuit comes after the federal Environmental Protection Agency denied California a waiver from US law needed to enact its own efficiency targets.
The Epa says it wants to avoid a confusing patchwork of different regulations across states.
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The red-beacon-flashing official car is the Indian VVIP's preferred mode of travel. But judges of the high court will today pass it up for a more plebeian form of transport-a bus.
The judges, who are travelling to Uttan in Thane district for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a law academy, responded with enthusiasm to the idea which was reportedly mooted by a senior traffic official.
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The judges, who are travelling to Uttan in Thane district for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a law academy, responded with enthusiasm to the idea which was reportedly mooted by a senior traffic official.
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Long regarded as the safest Indian city for women, Mumbai still logs one rape every two days. And the December-end figure will most probably be higher than the 2006 number.
It's not only the rape statistic that is worrying. As many has 16 break-ins have taken place every day, in some part of the city or other, until November this year. And both murders and robberies have occurred at the rate read more »
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It's not only the rape statistic that is worrying. As many has 16 break-ins have taken place every day, in some part of the city or other, until November this year. And both murders and robberies have occurred at the rate read more »
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Concerned over Indian resistance to change and antiquated laws, World Bank officials favour a New York-like FSI policy for Mumbai.
After all that talk of turning Mumbai into a Shanghai or Singapore, the Maharashtra government may now end up looking West — to New York.
Concerned over Indian resistance to change and antiquated laws that do not match those of world-class cities, the World Ba read more »
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After all that talk of turning Mumbai into a Shanghai or Singapore, the Maharashtra government may now end up looking West — to New York.
Concerned over Indian resistance to change and antiquated laws that do not match those of world-class cities, the World Ba read more »
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While every step is being taken to maintain law and order, it would be interesting to see how they are going to manage 6 to 7 lacs people with CCTV's. And on top of that BEST has pooled in 10 lacs for tea, coffee and snacks. Rest we all know.
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