273 cabinet decisions implemented in nine months: Minister

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh revenue, horticulture and tribal development minister Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday said out of the total 288 decisions, taken during the 16 cabinet meetings held from Jan 13, 2023 to Sept 30, 2023, 273 had already been implemented successfully.Negi was presiding over a cabinet sub-committee meeting to review the implementation status of decisions taken in the cabinet meetings.The remaining 15 decisions, pertaining to the forest, general administration, health, industry, revenue, transport, agriculture and personnel departments, were thoroughly discussed in the meeting, said the minister. He directed the officials to expedite the efforts to ensure swift implementation of these decisions.Negi further said the decisions taken in the larger public interest by the state govt should be executed promptly so that the benefits reach the people at the earliest.

'Decision will be taken in Mumbai': Shinde on Maharashtra CM post after key Mahayuti meet

Maharashtra's political future hangs in the balance as the Mahayuti alliance, including Shinde's Shiv Sena and the BJP, met in Delhi to discuss the next chief minister. While Shinde expressed willingness to accept any decision by Modi, both Shiv Sena and BJP have their preferred candidates.

Cabinet sub-committee decides to strengthen security at Kakinada port

Andhra Pradesh cracks down on rice smuggling at Kakinada Port, classifying it as organized crime. A high-level committee met Monday, focusing on PDS rice diversions and port irregularities. Increased security measures include a new chief security officer and enhanced surveillance. Legal action targets the ship Stella, implicated in rice export.

Maharashtra govt formation: Chief minister decision to be made in next Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai, says Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra's caretaker CM, Eknath Shinde, following a positive meeting with Amit Shah and JP Nadda, confirmed that the Chief Minister will be decided in an upcoming Mumbai Mahayuti meeting. Shinde expressed his willingness to accept any decision made by PM Modi.

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