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How individual efforts at conservation in the Konkan could pave the way to policy decisions

April 20, 2025 4:11 pm

Ratnagiri has almost 900 sacred groves that used to be thick with old trees and endemic species of birds and animals.

Monsoon vigorous over Konkan-Goa, IMD issues 'orange' alert until July 13

July 10, 2024 11:44 am

Mumbai will continue to witness heavy rain. Due to rough sea conditions, the IMD has advised fishermen to stay off the high seas in northern Maharashtra.

‘Won’t vote for MVA without clear stand on refinery project’: Barsu-Solgaon protestors mull fielding own candidate for LS polls

March 05, 2024 5:22 pm

The decision by the Barsu Solgaon Panchkroshi Refinery Virodhi Sanghatna is likely to impact the Sena (UBT) which considers the Konkan region its bastion after Mumbai.

Aaditya Thackeray to begin two-day Konkan tour today

November 23, 2023 3:42 am

Even as the tour is considered to be significant owing to the upcoming election of Konkan Graduate Constituency, a party functionary said the aim is to strengthen the youth cadre of Konkan region for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

Barsu-Solgaon refinery project row: MNS chief appeals to people in Konkan to be alert while selling land

May 13, 2023 4:10 pm

Raj Thackeray claimed Sharad Pawar really wanted to step down as NCP chief and wondered whether he changed his decision due to his nephew Ajit Pawar's behaviour.

Travel to Konkan for Ganesh festivities will be toll free: Maharashtra CM Shinde

September 02, 2022 5:51 pm

"The devotees who will travel for Ganesh Festival celebrations to their native places in Konkan will get a toll waiver for the entire ten-day period," Shinde said.

Maharashtra govt to repair all roads to Konkan region before Ganesh festival

August 23, 2022 11:16 am

Minister for Public Works Ravindra Chavan has urged officials in his department to complete the repair of potholes, cracks and uneven stretches by August 25 on a priority basis.

IMD issues yellow alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg for next 48 hours

Maharashtra: Heavy rain to return to Konkan on weekend

August 04, 2022 8:39 pm

An orange alert indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the weekend has been issued for Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.

Mumbai sees max temp hit 39 °C; heatwave warnings issued for Konkan

March 15, 2022 8:21 am

For the third consecutive day, Mumbai recorded above normal maximum temperature on Monday.

Heatwave in north Konkan to abate from today: IMD

March 14, 2022 7:26 am

"Hot winds from Saurashtra and Kutchch are directly reaching north Konkan, leading to a spike in the maximum temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius," said K S Hosalikar,head, Climate Research and Services, IMD, Pune.