The Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths in Mumbai. The toll waiver will take effect from midnight on Monday, providing relief to motorists as they enter the city. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made the announcement during a Cabinet meeting, describing the move as a "masterstroke" ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. The toll waiver is expected to provide significant relief to commuters traveling in and out of Mumbai, particularly with Diwali approaching. Travelers have often complained about long waiting times at these toll booths, which include Dahisar, LBS Road-Mulund, Eastern Express Highway-Mulund, Airoli Creek Bridge, and Vashi. Light motor vehicles, such as cars, jeeps, vans, auto-rickshaws, taxis, delivery vans, and small trucks, make up about 80% of the more than six lakh vehicles that cross Mumbai daily. This initiative aims to save time, reduce fuel consumption, and lower pollution levels in the city.
14 October,2024 03:28 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for alleged attempts to obstruct minimum wage increases in the capital. During a press conference, she emphasized that Arvind Kejriwal's government has set the highest minimum wages in the country to protect the interests of the poor. Atishi claimed that the BJP has consistently worked against workers, recalling past efforts in 2016-2017 when the BJP blocked wage increases. Despite opposition, she noted that the Delhi government successfully fought for a court order to raise the minimum wage. Atishi contrasted this with BJP-ruled states, where wages are significantly lower, asserting that the BJP not only pays less but also seeks to undermine wage progress in Delhi. She reaffirmed the Delhi government's commitment to further increasing the minimum wage, underscoring its dedication to the welfare of the working class.
26 September,2024 11:17 AM IST
IAF's transport aircraft Chinook carrying 41 workers took off from Chinyalisaur Hospital on Nov 29. The workers have been shifted from Chinyalisaur Hospital to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment carrying 41 rescued workers, IAF's transport aircraft Chinook reached AIIMS Rishikesh. Workers will be kept under the supervision of expert doctors for a final checkup at AIIMS. 41 stranded workers were rescued from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 28. After Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue, workers were shifted to the Community Health Centre in Chinyalisaur for primary treatment. Workers were trapped inside Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12.
29 November,2023 05:26 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday called the Central Government’s decision to reduce the prices of cooking gas cylinders as a ‘Jumla’ (political gimmick) and said that the government never thought about inflation over the past four and a half years. Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders will make the lives of women easier. Effective Wednesday, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens.
30 August,2023 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai
In a move aimed at providing financial relief to households, the Union Cabinet made a significant decision. The government decided to reduce the prices of domestic LPG gas cylinders by Rs 200 for all users. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens. Additionally, the govt will extend its support by granting an extra 75 lakh Ujjwala connections, thereby increasing the total number of beneficiaries under PMUY to 10.35 crores.
30 August,2023 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai
The monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India voted unanimously to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Experts say this means those with existing home loans should see no change in EMIs. However, the question of whether a borrower should choose a floating or fixed rate going. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed about the unchanged repo rate.
10 August,2023 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid skyrocketing prices of tomatoes across the country, a farmer in Maharashtra's Pune district claimed to have earned more than ₹2.8 crore by selling tomatoes. Ishwar Gayakar (36) and his wife, who hails from Pune's Junnar taluka, do not intend to stop at this. The farmer couple has set a target to earn ₹3.5 crore with a stock of around 4000 crates of tomatoes available with him. Gaykar is farming since 2005. He took over farming from his father and now he works at his farm with his wife. Other than tomatoes, Gaykar also cultivates onions and flowers in respective seasons.
17 July,2023 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai
If you visit a vegetable market these days, the rising prices of tomatoes and all sorts of vegetables will burn a hole in your pocket. Experts have said that rising heat, and untimely, and heavy rains are some of the reasons for the price hike. Until when will this hike continue? No one knows. The uncertainty and constant hike have caused angst amongst customers and buyers. Let us take a troll through Dadar wholesale vegetable market and residential vegetable markers to understand how people are negotiating the ever-increasing vegetable price hike.
17 July,2023 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Tomato price rise across India has taken each Indian kitchen by storm. As the vegetable markets see an acute shortage of tomatoes and a steep price rise due to rains, Indian kitchens that are known to use tomatoes extensively seem to be left with no option. But worry not. Here are 5 ingredients that can help you replace tomatoes in your cooking.
28 June,2023 07:47 PM IST
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das held a press conference on June 08 where he informed that the monetary policy committee unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. He also spoke about the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India which was recorded at 7.2 per cent in 2022-2023. Earlier, it was estimated to be 7 per cent. He also said that by taking all the factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent. “India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a growth of 7.2 per cent in 2022-23, stronger than the earlier estimate of 7 per cent. It has surpassed its pre-pandemic level by 10.1 per cent...Taking all factors into consideration, the real GDP growth for the year 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent,” said Shaktikanta Das.
08 June,2023 03:49 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
