Ramdas Kadam

Maharashtra plastic ban: State govt announces three-month extension for small retailers; proposal for recycling mechanism due

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday relaxed its stringent ban on plastic usage by allowing small retailers to use plastic bags for packaging for the next three months.

Maharashtra set to enforce plastic ban from Saturday as concerns over implementation persist

The Maharashtra government is set to enforce a ban on a variety of plastic items from Saturday, amid concerns over its implementation.

Maharashtra plastic ban to be enforced from Saturday; strict action against manufacturers, says Ramdas Kadam

As the Maharashtra government is set to enforce a ban on a variety of plastic items from tomorrow, Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam said errant manufacturers will face strong action, but common people and small traders will not be harassed.

Maharashtra will be 100 percent plastic-free in one year: Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam

Maharashtra will be totally free of plastic in the next one year, said Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam, as he listed the ill-effects of using it.

Ban on crackers in Maharashtra? Minister Ramdas Kadam says Mumbai isn't as bad Delhi, will raise issue with Devendra Fadnavis

A day after the Supreme Court judgment banning sale of crackers till 1 November in Delhi NCR, Maharashtra environment minister Ramdas Kadam has come in support of a pollution-free Diwali, and said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the matter.

Upset with BJP and CM Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena may quit Maharashtra government

After nearly three years in the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena on Monday said it is "upset" with its partner the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Shiv Sena opposes 3% duty on property gift to blood relatives; warns Devendra Fadnavis govt of agitation

The Shiv Sena, ruling coalition partner in the BJP-led Maharashtra government, on Wednesday said it was opposed to state cabinet's decision to levy three percent stamp duty on gift deeds transferring property among the blood relations.

Typist working in Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam's office held for 'extortion'

Police have arrested a typist working at the office of Maharashtra minister Ramdas Kadam for trying to "extort money" using the minister's name.

Mumbai civic polls: Fate of Devendra Fadnavis govt hangs in balance as Shiv Sena hardens stand

The BJP needs a minimum of 145 to stay in the majority and in the event Shiv Sena walks out of the alliance it will fall short by a whopping 23 seats in the number game.

BJP trying to take political mileage out of the Deonar fire issue: Shiv Sena

Maharashtra Environment Minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam alleged on Monday that the recent incidents of fire at the Deonar dumping ground were the "handiwork" of BJP and that the ruling party was trying to gain political mileage out of the issue.