Protest in CMC over allocation of kiosks

Cuttack: Opposition corporators staged protest during a Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) council meeting on Monday over alleged irregularities in allocation of kiosks at Chhatra Bazar. The opposition corporators alleged involvement of mayor Subhash Singh and CMC commissioner Nikhil Pawan Kalyan in the alleged irregularities. Congress corporator Santosh Bhola said a committee had been constituted for spot allotment of kiosks. But Kalyan and Singh alloted the kiosks to people known to them, Bhola claimed, alleging “This shows the amount of corruption in the distribution of kiosks.”“The opposition members are busy quarrelling,” said the mayor. tnn

Country's assets are being given to corporates, alleges Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the BJP-led Centre of giving away the country's assets to big industrialists. Speaking at an election rally in Chhattisgarh, she emphasized the importance of a caste census for equal representation and welfare policies. Gandhi Vadra criticized the BJP for violence, misrule, and poverty during their time in power in Chhattisgarh. She also highlighted the government's expenditure on aircraft and a new Parliament building, while farmers struggled to receive their dues. Furthermore, she criticized the Centre for not fulfilling promises of job creation and doubling farmers' income.

Government, opposition claim credit for survey

A discussion on the caste survey report in the Bihar assembly became a confrontation between the Treasury and the opposition. The finance minister credited the Mahagathbandhan government for the successful completion of the survey, while the leader of the opposition claimed that the foundation was laid during the NDA regime. Both sides sought credit for the welfare of the people.

Pune Municipal Corporation starts drive against illegal firecracker stalls

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun cracking down on illegal firecracker stalls ahead of Diwali. These stalls not only cause a loss of revenue for the civic administration but also pose fire hazards. The PMC has issued directives for the setting up of official stalls and roadside stalls without proper permissions will not be allowed. Ward offices have been instructed to undertake drives to dismantle illegal stalls in their areas. Permissions for stalls are given based on Bombay High Court directives, with a focus on reducing stalls in risky locations and increasing fire safety.

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