The Sixth Maharashtra Finance Commission has recommended to increase the share of state taxes transferred to local bodies from 26.3 per cent to 27.3 per cent for five years beginning April 1, 2026, after estimating there is an annual funding gap of Rs 8,217 crore in municipalities and panchayats despite the state transferring Rs 96,733…
Rs 1,200 cr central grants to T stuck over utilisation certificates Hyderabad: Nearly Rs 1,200 crore in central grants earmarked for Telangana’s rural local bodies has been withheld due to delays in the submission of utilisation certificates (UCs) and related audit reports to the Union panchayat raj and finance ministries.The funds are part of the…
Maharashtra govt on Friday warned of strict action against vendors selling unhealthy food products and caffeine-based energy drinks near schools Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt on Friday warned of strict action against vendors selling unhealthy food products and caffeine-based energy drinks near schools, amid growing concerns over their adverse health impact on children and teenagers.Replying to…
Govt has issued fresh guidelines for preventing illegal transportation of cattle, illegal slaughter, and unauthorised slaughterhouses Mumbai:Mumbai:clearedThe state government has directed police to investigate and take action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs or organisations that repeatedly engage in organised smuggling of cattle in violation of laws and rules.Ahead…
