Hansraj Gangaram Ahir: News
Hansraj Gangaram Ahir is known for his involvement in unearthing the coal scam that later became one of the focal points of the 2014 general elections. An exemplary parliamentarian, Ahir has been at the forefront of various issues faced by farmers. Born on November 11, 1954, in Nanded, he studied till 10th grade. Despite not obtaining higher education, he has always been a staunch believer in using science and technology for the betterment of society. He represented BJP in Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1994-1996. In 1996, he was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from Chandrapur. He won three consecutive general elections from Chandrapur (2004, 2009, and 2014) before suffering defeat to Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar of INC in 2019. During his time in the parliament, he often stood with his oratory and private bills. He received the Sansad Ratna Award in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. He has also been part of various committees such as the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel, Committee on Privileges, Committee on Public Undertakings, etc. After being repeatedly turned down by the PMO when he tried to obtain details of coal mining, he approached the CVC. The CBI inquiry that ensued unearthed a scam that played a huge part in unseating the UPA government in 2014.
07 Aug 2018
Jammu And Kashmir113 terrorists killed this year so far in J&K
Sixty-nine terrorists have infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border till June this year.
31 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir87 youths from J&K joined militancy in 2018
As many as 87 local youths have joined militancy in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
25 Jul 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: 40 snatching cases with foreign tourists reported in 3-years
Forty cases of snatching in which the victims were foreign tourists were registered by the Delhi Police in last three years, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed Rajya Sabha today.
24 Jul 2018
Pakistan News338 incidents of ceasefire violation during Ramzan in J&K: Govt
A total of 338 incidents of ceasefire violation and cross-border firings from Pakistan were reported in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan (May 17 to June 16), Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told Lok Sabha today.
18 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 100 terrorists, 43 security personnel killed in 6 months
A total of 100 militants and 43 security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in the first six months of this year, Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said today.
06 Jul 2018
Delhi Police2,500 elderly taught cyber safety, courtesy Delhi Police
In a noble attempt, Delhi Police organized a workshop yesterday to make senior citizens aware of cyber crimes.
04 Apr 2018
Pakistan NewsOver 600 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jan-Feb'18: Govt
Pakistan has violated ceasefire along the LoC and the International Border (IB) 633 times in just two months of this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
14 Mar 2018
Madhya PradeshUttar Pradesh tops the list of communal violence hit states
Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with maximum communal violence incidents in the country last year, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
03 Aug 2017
DelhiDelhi witnesses sharp rise in teen pregnancy
A sharp increase in teenage pregnancies in Delhi has become a matter of grave concern. According to government's data, 3.10% of women who delivered babies in 2016 were 19-years-old or below. It was 2.75% last year.
30 Mar 2017
Delhi PoliceLast Day, Last Show: Delhi's Regal Cinema closes down
85-year-old Regal Cinema of CP will shut down on 30th March and will make a comeback as a multiplex.
