Mamata Banerjee tells Bengal ministers to 'STOP using pilot cars, OTHERWISE...'
The West Bengal Chief Minister passed these orders while addressing the first meeting of the state cabinet on Thursday.
Aug 18, 2022, 20:48 PM IST
'Don't use red beacons atop cars while travelling': Mamata Banerjee to West Bengal ministers
The West Bengal State Transport Department has also published a fresh list of VIPs and emergency officials who can use beacon lights atop their vehicles. Interestingly, the state’s Governor, Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker, and Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court have not been included in the list.
May 27, 2022, 09:05 AM IST
Anger rising against Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, process on to sack him as Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque over anti-India rants
Controversial cleric Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque, may be sacked from his post for making highly objectionable and inflammatory remarks against the country.
May 16, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh prohibits use of red beacons
The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh on Friday issued a notification prohibiting the use of red beacons on all vehicles, except those of the High Court judges.
Apr 21, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath steps in to end VIP culture in UP, bans use of red, blue lights; ministers remove beacons from cars
Just two days after the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to put an end to the VIP culture, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued midnight orders banning the use of red and blue beacon lights on all vehicles across the state.
Apr 21, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
DNA: Red beacons to 'rest in peace' - Watch video to know if it'll end VIP culture
Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided that beacon light will be removed from all vehicles.
Apr 19, 2017, 23:56 PM IST
Ministers, CMs remove red beacons from their vehicles - List inside
VIPs will not be allowed to flaunt red beacons atop their vehicles from May 1.
Apr 19, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
Ban on red beacons a step towards ending VIP culture: Congress
The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision of barring the use of red beacons atop vehicles, including that of the Prime Minister, but termed as "laughable" the ruling BJP's attempt to blow the trumpet of morality over it.
Apr 19, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
Every Indian is a VIP; red beacons are out of touch with spirit of new India: PM Modi
Come May 1, vehicles with red beacons will be a thing of the past as the government has barred their use by VVIPs, including the President, the Prime Minister and CMs.
Apr 19, 2017, 22:03 PM IST
Modi govt bans use of red, blue beacons by VIPs, including President, PM, from May 1
However, emergency vehicles, like ambulance, can continue to use only blue beacons.
Apr 19, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
We will demolish VIP culture in Punjab: CM Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Tuesday that his government would demolish the VIP culture in the state and the ban on the use of red beacons on government vehicles was a part of this move.
Mar 21, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
No VIP culture in Yogi 'raj', UP CM Adityanath says no to red beacons
Saint-politician Yogi Adityanath, who began his new innings as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh with a pledge to work without discrimination, has decided not to promote the VIP culture during his tenure.
Mar 20, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Put an end to VVIP culture, PM Modi directs Delhi Police
Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed Delhi Police to eliminate the VVIP culture from the national capital for the obstruction caused to people due to politicians' convoy.
Jan 19, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
