Haryana BJP president Nayab Singh Saini, who was unanimously elected as leader of the party’s state legislature group, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Haryana on Tuesday in the presence of Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh.
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As Hemant Soren Remains ‘Untraceable’, Section 144 Imposed Around His Residence, Raj Bhavan |
RANCHI: With the Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightening its noose around Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the state administration has imposed Section 144 under CrPc within 100 meters radius of his residence, Raj Bhavan and ED office in Ranchi on Tuesday. According to news agency ANI, the order will remain in force till 10 pm. During this period, any kind of protest or demonstration has been banned. “According to the information received, there is information about protests, demonstrations, rallies etc., by various organizations/parties. The possibility of such programs causing disruption in government work, disrupting traffic, creating law and order problems and disturbing public peace cannot be ruled out,” the order said.
Section 144 CrPc imposed within 100 meters radius of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s residence, Raj Bhavan and ED office in Ranchi pic.twitter.com/0A67WQykf5
— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024
This comes as the ED officials visited Soren’s Delhi home to question him in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Will Record Statement Tomorrow: Soren
Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Chief Minister, in a letter to the Enforcement Directorate, said he will record his statement before the agency officials at 1 pm on Wednesday at his residence. While accepting to record his statement, the Jharkhand chief minister alleged that questioning him at this time was more political and was meant to disrupt the functioning of his government.
“You are well aware that the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly will be held between 2nd and 29th February 2024 and the undersigned will be pre-occupied with preparations for the same apart from other prior scheduled official engagements,” the letter written by Soren to ED’s Ranchi office said.
“In these circumstances, your insistence to record a further statement of the undersigned on or before 31 January 2024 reeks of malice and reveals your political agenda to disrupt the functioning of the State Government and prevent an elected representative of the people from discharging his official duties,” Soren’s letter to the ED said.
ED Seizes Soren’s BMW Car
On Monday, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials seized a luxury car belonging to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren from his Delhi residence late on Monday, in connection with the ongoing probe into a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Sources revealed that the BMW confiscated by the ED on Monday is believed to be acquired from the “proceeds of crime,” a significant development in the ongoing probe. Soren reportedly utilized this vehicle during his stays in the national capital, adding to the gravity of the seizure.
Besides, the Enforcement Directorate team also recovered Rs 36 lakhs in cash from Soren’s Delhi residence, said sources.
Section 144 CrPc imposed within 100 meters radius of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s residence, Raj Bhavan and ED office in Ranchi pic.twitter.com/0A67WQykf5
— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024Despite repeated summons, Soren has eluded interrogation, raising suspicions about his involvement in the case. He has notably ignored seven summons issued by the ED, with indications that he may contest them legally.
Cat-And-Mouse Chase
ED officials, determined to locate Soren, have scoured both Jharkhand Bhawan and his father’s residence, but to no avail. His chartered plane remained grounded at the Delhi Airport, further complicating the search. In a bid to counter the ED’s actions, Soren appears poised to challenge the ED summons in the Supreme Court, underscoring the escalating legal battle between the two parties.
The Enforcement Directorate officials visited the residence of Soren in the national capital on Monday night for questioning him in connection with the alleged land scam case and said that the Jharkhand Chief Minister could not be located.
What Are The Allegations Against Soren?
The money laundering case, amounting to a staggering Rs 600 crore, alleges a widespread conspiracy involving the illicit transfer and sale of government land to developers. Notably, the ED has apprehended 14 individuals thus far, including high-ranking officials like IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan.
Conspiracy By BJP: Soren
However, Soren has vehemently denied the accusations, attributing them to a concerted effort to malign his reputation. He has rallied support from his party members, vowing to confront the purported conspirators head-on.
Political Turmoil In Jharkhand
The Jharkhand BJP has seized upon the situation, accusing Soren of evading authorities and undermining the state’s integrity. The BJP has now alleged that Soren has “gone missing.” “Today, the honour and respect of the people of Jharkhand were destroyed by our Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji, just by going missing,” BJP parliamentarian from Jharkhand, Nishikant Dubey, wrote on his X timeline. Reports about Soren’s alleged escape from his Delhi residence shrouded in secrecy and speculation, have further fuelled the controversy surrounding his involvement in the case.
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Sandalwood tree stolen from Odisha Raj Bhavan premises
By PTI
BHUBANESWAR: A sandalwood tree standing in the high security Raj Bhavan premises here was allegedly chopped down and stolen, police said on Thursday.
The tree was cut on Tuesday and Raj Bhavan has lodged a written complaint at the Capital police station here.
Police are verifying CCTV footages by there is no trace of the thieves so far, the police said. Some suspects are under the scanner and the real culprit will be nabbed soon, the police added.
Permission is required from the forest department at the time of harvest and transport of sandal wood, which is primarily used for extraction of sandal oil.
India has imposed an export ban on sandalwood and instated conservation measures to protect the species in the country.
BHUBANESWAR: A sandalwood tree standing in the high security Raj Bhavan premises here was allegedly chopped down and stolen, police said on Thursday.
The tree was cut on Tuesday and Raj Bhavan has lodged a written complaint at the Capital police station here.
Police are verifying CCTV footages by there is no trace of the thieves so far, the police said. Some suspects are under the scanner and the real culprit will be nabbed soon, the police added.
Permission is required from the forest department at the time of harvest and transport of sandal wood, which is primarily used for extraction of sandal oil.
India has imposed an export ban on sandalwood and instated conservation measures to protect the species in the country.
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President Ram Nath Kovind to lay foundation stone of new Raj Bhavan building in Goa on May 30
By PTI
PANAJI: President Ram Nath Kovind will lay the foundation stone of the new Raj Bhavan building in Goa on May 30, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said. “The president will be in Goa on May 30, celebrated as the state’s 35th Statehood Day. He will lay the foundation stone of the new Raj Bhavan building at Dona Paula near here within the existing complex,” Sawant told reporters on Friday.
During the event, all the past chief ministers of the state or their representatives, will be felicitated, he said.
Several other people from different fields, including education, sports, agriculture and industries, will also be felicitated by Kovind on the occasion, the chief minister said, adding that the new Raj Bhavan building would be constructed by the state Public Works Department and it would be ready within a year, he added.
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In Raj Bhavan, all the officers and employees including the Governor paid tribute to the late Corona Warriors
A prayer meeting was organized at Raj Bhavan today, in which tribute was paid to the frontline warriors and others who died during the Corona period. All the officers and employees including Governor Ms. Anusaiya Uikey observed two minutes silence and paid their respects to her. On this occasion, Mr. Trilok Bansal, Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Deepak Agarwal, Deputy Secretary of Raj Bhavan, Controller Mr. Harvansh Miri and all the officers and employees were present.
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Governor planted saplings at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of World Environment Day
Anusuiya Uike planted a sapling on the occasion of World Environment Day in the garden of Raj Bhavan complex here today. He planted Amaltash, Kachnar, Sandalwood, Ficus and Golden Cyprus saplings on the occasion. The Governor inspected the plants planted by him in the past and directed to preserve them. Governor congratulated the people of the state on World Environment Day. At the same time, he appealed to the people of the state that all of you should protect the environment and plant more and more trees. Do not end it with a single day event. Plant trees whenever there is compatibility and take responsibility for their conservation. Make sure that the saplings are not destroyed after planting. Today there is a greater need for environmental protection at the time of corona infection, which we can fulfill through tree plantation.
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Farm Laws: 50,000 Maharashtra farmers will march towards Raj Bhavan on Monday
By Express News Service
More than 50,000 farmers from various regions of Maharashtra will march towards the Raj Bhavan and submit its charter of demands to Governor Bhagat Singh Kosyari on January 25, Monday.Repealing the three laws, guaranteeing remunerative Minimum Support Price (MSP), procurement of farm crops as per MSP only, repealing all four labour laws and withdrawal of the Energy Bill are some of the demands included in the charter.
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“To support the ongoing protest in Delhi against farm laws, vehicle rallies are being carried out in several states. In Maharashtra, All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) had started its march for Mumbai. From Nashik alone, 20,000 farmers had joined the march and we are expecting 50,000 farmers will reach in Mumbai on January 25 from other parts of the state. Then, we will march towards Raj Bhavan and hand over a charter of demands to the governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari,” said Ashok Dhawale, president of AIKS.
The various farmer organisations are participating in the protest under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). The aim of this agitation is to intensify the farmers’ struggle in the capital cities across all states demanding repealing of the farm laws. The farmers also walked down seven kilometres up to Kasara Ghat and then by the vehicle they reached to Mumbai. The farmers offered food and other refreshments on their way by various social organisations.
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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat and other Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders will participate in this farmers protest and address the mega farmers rally at Azad Maidan on January 25, Monday.
Ajit Nawale, secretary of All India Kisan Sabha said that “The three farm laws of the centre are anti-farmer, anti-people and pro-corporate. The farmers at Delhi border have been protesting from last several days to repeal them. We want to show the solidarity with these farmers,” Nawale said adding the protest will culminate with a flag hoisting on January 26, Republic Day.
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Mohan Markam turns out in a tractor, Congress will gherao Raj Bhavan in support of farmers
In support of the farmers, the state Congress has chanted on Friday. A large number of Congress leaders have traveled to Raj Bhavan with farmers to protest against the Central Agricultural Reform Act. A foot march and tractor rally from Rajiv Bhavan to Raj Bhavan have been out. A memorandum will be handed over to the Governor after reaching the Raj Bhavan. State Congress President Mohan Markam drove towards Raj Bhavan by driving a tractor himself. Earlier, a large number of Congress leaders and activists gathered at Rajiv Bhavan. After the rally, Raj Bhavan traveled under the leadership of PCC President Mohan Markam as a rally.
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After a year, the process of appointing the Vice Chancellor started,
After a gap of one year, the process of appointment of vice-chancellor for Sant Gahira Guru University Surguja has been started. The post of vice-chancellor, who is posted in Surguja, has been looking after the vice-chancellor Professor Rohini Prasad was demoted from the post of the Congress in power in the present Chhattisgarh. However, the functioning of the university was also being affected by the absence of a permanent vice chancellor. It is expected that the three-month-old saint Gahira Guru University Sarguja will get a new chancellor.
The process of appointment of permanent vice chancellor has been started at Sant Gahira Guru University, Ambikapur. Advertisement has been published from Raj Bhavan. Applications have been invited from eligible applicants in the prescribed form till 19 January. The format of the application has also been released in the notification regarding appointment of Vice Chancellor from Raj Bhavan. Information has also been sought from applicants regarding administrative and educational experience along with specific qualifications. The strength of the applicant and their thinking towards the university has also been asked to be attached with the application.