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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Police given absolute power to act in cases of crimes against women: Odisha CM
Agency: Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said he has given 'absolute power" to the police to take action against those involved in crimes against women. Addressing the Independence Day function at the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Majhi said his government will not hesitate to bring a special legislation to 'completely end" organised crimes. 'People who are involved in crimes against women have no place in society, they must be in jail. Therefore, I have given absolute power to the police to take necessary actions in such cases," he said after hoisting the national flag. Majhi said nobody, how influential he may be, will be spared if he is involved in crimes against women. The statement came as the state reported a slew of crimes against women, with the opposition raising questions on the law and order situation. 'The law and order situation of the state is more or less under control. However, we have to strengthen and make it more effective," he said. Noting that intoxication was one of the major factors behind the rise in crimes, Majhi said that he has directed the police to against such activities. 'The government will take all measures to firmly control 'goodaraj'. The process of identification of criminals has already started," he said. 'In order to completely end organised crimes, the state government will not hesitate to bring special legislation. Extortion and other such activities are completely illegal and those will be considered as organised crimes and dealt with firmly," he said. Majhi said his government was committed to making colleges and universities safe for women by implementing initiatives like 'Shaktishree'. He maintained that women's empowerment is not just a slogan for his government. 'We have provided financial assistance to over 1 crore women through 'Subhadra Yojana'. Women have been able to become small entrepreneurs by utilising the assistance. The state has so far produced 17 lakh 'lakhpati didis'," he said. Majhi said the state's commitment to women's empowerment is evident from the 2025-26 annual budget, in which allocations of Rs 89,861 crore have been made for schemes in regard to this. Outlining the achievements of his government, the CM presented a roadmap for Odisha's development. He said the government has been working to strengthen education, healthcare, and infrastructure, with special focus on welfare of senior citizens. 'Under the Vaya Vandana scheme, medical benefits worth Rs 936 crore have been extended to people aged over 70," he said. Stating that industrialisation of all districts was a priority of his government, Majhi noted that the state will soon host a conclave to bring in investments in the pharmaceutical sector. He said plans are afoot to formulate new schemes for the empowerment of the youth. The CM said his government will continue to work for preserving and promoting the Odia identity. PTI AAM AAM SOM view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Advanced facility launched to test drugs & food locally
Patna: The quality of medicines and food products can now be tested within Bihar itself, health minister Mangal Pandey said on Thursday after inaugurating a newly built equipment section at the Bihar Joint Food and Drug Control Laboratory at Agamkuan in Patna. The state-of-the-art facility, developed at a cost of Rs 14 crore, was inaugurated jointly with assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav. Until now, samples had to be sent to laboratories outside the state, often taking several months for reports to be returned. The installation of 28 types of modern testing equipment will reduce that time and strengthen Bihar's capacity to monitor drug and food safety. "Now Bihar will not have to depend on other states for this test. With this new laboratory, the tests will not only be done immediately, but there will also be speed in identifying wrong and fake medicines and removing them from the market," said Pandey. He added that a food testing laboratory had been established on the same campus three months ago at a cost of Rs 16 crore. "The goal of the department is not only to ensure quality treatment, but also to give a reliable and scientific basis to the quality testing and monitoring of medicines," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The minister announced that a new building would soon come up on the laboratory campus at a cost of Rs 30 crore. "Its DPR has been prepared. The G+5 building will have a meeting room, conference hall, record room, sample collection room, faculty room, library, kitchen along with other facilities," he said. Highlighting the state's achievements in health coverage, Pandey said Bihar ranks third in the country for issuing Ayushman cards with 4 crore cards made — 3.10 crore of which were issued in the last 1.3 years. He also said that 3 lakh Vaya Vandana cards have been created. Assembly Speaker Yadav said the newly equipped section would ensure faster, more accurate and transparent testing of medicines. "This section equipped with newly installed modern machines and equipment will make the process of quality testing of medicines more fast, accurate and transparent. This will ensure the safety of medicines used in the state," he said. Patna mayor Sita Sahu, development commissioner-cum-additional chief secretary (health) Pratyaya Amrit, BMSICL managing director Nilesh Ramchandra Devre and CEO of the Bihar Health Safety Committee Shashank Shekhar Sinha were also present at the event.
NDTV
31-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Rekha Gupta Marks 100 Days As Delhi Chief Minister, Highlights Policy Push
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her dispensation was all about honest governance, public welfare, and structural reforms, as she accused the previous government of civic neglect, on Saturday, marking 100 days of her coming to power. Speaking at a public programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ms Gupta emphasised that her administration had laid focus on policy formulation, rather than making "false promises." "My government spent 100 days in making policies and working for the betterment of Delhi," she said, adding, "We can't make false promises. We are working honestly to solve issues like the cleaning of the Yamuna and removal of garbage dumps." Ms Gupta also revealed her plan to introduce an ordinance to regulate the private school fees. "Education should be accessible and fair. We are committed to ensuring that no parent is burdened unfairly," she said. The Chief Minister dubbed as successful her government's Vaya Vandana scheme, which offers citizens aged 70 and above health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh. "Around 1.5 lakh registrations have already been completed," she said. The BJP leader also trained her guns at the previous Aam Aadmi Party-led government, and said, "Thousands joined the movement hoping for change, but the people who claimed to have no hunger for power became consumed by it. The public's trust was broken." "How can the national capital be the most polluted when cleaning the Yamuna was never even considered seriously?" she said. This is Bharatiya Janata Party's first stint in the state after 27 years. In the February Assembly elections, the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, ending a decade of AAP's governance.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
100 days of Delhi govt: CM Rekha Gupta highlights policy push, integrity in governance
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her dispensation was all about honest governance, public welfare , and structural reforms, as she accused the previous government of civic neglect, on Saturday, marking 100 days of her coming to power. Speaking at a public programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Gupta emphasised that her administration had laid focus on policy formulation, rather than making "false promises." "My government spent 100 days in making policies and working for the betterment of Delhi," she said, adding, "We can't make false promises. We are working honestly to solve issues like the cleaning of the Yamuna and removal of garbage dumps." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Gupta also revealed her plan to introduce an ordinance to regulate the private school fees. "Education should be accessible and fair. We are committed to ensuring that no parent is burdened unfairly," she said. Live Events The CM dubbed as successful her government's Vaya Vandana scheme , which offers citizens aged 70 and above health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh. "Around 1.5 lakh registrations have already been completed," she said. The BJP leader also trained her guns at the previous Aam Aadmi Party-led government, and said, "Thousands joined the movement hoping for change, but the people who claimed to have no hunger for power became consumed by it. The public's trust was broken." "How can the national capital be the most polluted when cleaning the Yamuna was never even considered seriously?" she said. This is Bharatiya Janata Party 's first stint in the state after 27 years. In the February Assembly elections, the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, ending a decade of AAP's governance.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
100 days: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlights policy push, integrity in governance
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her dispensation was all about honest governance, public welfare, and structural reforms, as she accused the previous government of civic neglect, on Saturday (May 31, 2025), marking 100 days of her coming to power. Speaking at a public programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ms. Gupta emphasised that her administration had laid focus on policy formulation, rather than making "false promises." "My government spent 100 days in making policies and working for the betterment of Delhi," she said, adding, "We can't make false promises. We are working honestly to solve issues like the cleaning of the Yamuna and removal of garbage dumps." Ms. Gupta also revealed her plan to introduce an ordinance to regulate the private school fees. "Education should be accessible and fair. We are committed to ensuring that no parent is burdened unfairly," she said. The Chief Minister dubbed as successful her government's Vaya Vandana scheme, which offers citizens aged 70 and above health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh. "Around 1.5 lakh registrations have already been completed," she said. The BJP leader also trained her guns at the previous Aam Aadmi Party-led government, and said, "Thousands joined the movement hoping for change, but the people who claimed to have no hunger for power became consumed by it. The public's trust was broken." "How can the national capital be the most polluted when cleaning the Yamuna was never even considered seriously?" she said. This is Bharatiya Janata Party's first stint in the State after 27 years. In the February Assembly elections, the BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats, ending a decade of AAP's governance.
