Maharashtra government approves ordinance to amend MPDA Act

News:

• The state government today gave a nod to an ordinance for amending the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, under which sand mafia will not get bail for one year after arrest.
• In view of acute water scarcity, the government is considering ban on sugarcane crushing and prohibiting water for its production, said state Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse.

Source: MidDay