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Mumbai: Amid coastal reclamation, 2,000 sq metre foreshore off Juhu beach goes under waterSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 03:55 IST
At a time when Mumbai authorities are reclaiming portions of the sea for big ticket infrastructure projects, the sea has come into a 2,000 square metre strip of the foreshore land at Juhu on the west coast.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
CAG: State misused funds for medical college upgrade, increasing PG intakeSubscriber Only
September 14, 2020 01:53 IST
Pointing out instances of irregular diversion of funds, expenditure on inadmissible items and blockage of funds, the CAG has blamed the state government’s “lack of effective monitoring” for the lapse.
Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Not me, Govt delayed: Governor on standoff with MVA over 12 Council seatsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 02:43 IST
On the recent reports over his displeasure over the state government’s handling of the Kangana Ranaut episode, Bhagat Singh Koshyari said, “Who said I’m upset? I do not interfere in these things.”
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Maharashtra hikes ready reckoner rates by 2%, marginal drop for MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 02:26 IST
The government, however, has offered some relief for properties in Mumbai. Due to a course correction of values in some of the pockets and rationalisation of the rates in some other areas, there was a minor drop of 0.6 per cent in the market values in the city.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
‘No friction in alliance, things in politics as in life take some time to settle’: Jayant PatilSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 01:30 IST
There is no friction in the alliance. Things in politics as in life take some time to settle. In the early days, it took us some time to understand each other but it has been a smooth ride. There is homogeneity in our relationship and no differences on issues.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Maharashtra: CAG flags loss of Rs 20,214 crore by PSUs, seeks closure of loss-makersSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 21:51 IST
"The state government should review the working of statutory corporations, rural banks, joint stock companies, cooperatives, and departmental cooperative undertaking incurring losses and take appropriate steps for closure or revival," the report states.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Rs 9,674 crore spent, Jalyukt Shivar scheme had little impact: CAGSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 03:28 IST
In a report tabled at the state legislature on Tuesday, the CAG stated that “despite spending Rs 9633.75 crore, the Abhiyan (mission) had little impact in achieving water neutrality and increasing ground water level”.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
CAG says Maharashtra govt ignoring bridge repairs, risking livesSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 03:05 IST
In a report tabled to the state legislature on Tuesday, the CAG observed that one in six bridges that had outlived their age in the state were yet to be structurally audited.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
Two-day Monsoon Session: Maharashtra govt raises Rs 29 K crore for excess expense during pandemic, internal debt rises furtherSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 02:55 IST
Finance Minister Ajit Pawar, in his supplementary statement of expenditure, raised additional internal debt of Rs 12,000 crore to “pay advances taken by government under the special drawing facility”.
Tue, Sep 08, 2020
Congress, NCP ministers lock horns over grants to over 4,000 schoolsSubscriber Only
August 31, 2020 02:32 IST
The proposal, sources said, even led to a heated debate between Finance Minister Ajit Pawar (NCP) and Congress’s Balasaheb Thorat and Varsha Gaikwad, who is also the state School Education minister.
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
Maharashtra opposes plan, says Centre must borrow insteadSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 02:56 IST
In a statement issued following the GST council’s meeting on Thursday, Finance Minister Ajit Pawar blamed the delays in the release of the compensation payments by the Centre for the worsening economic condition of states.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
Maharashtra govt’s plan to ease cap on spending hits a hurdleSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 02:17 IST
While plans to announce further easing of curbs were in the works, the Centre’s stance regarding outstanding GST payments might force the state’s fiscal managers to rethink plans, said senior officials.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
Maharashtra: Fishermen to get up to Rs 30,000 cash as one-time compensationSubscriber Only
August 27, 2020 03:51 IST
Government statistics show that 76,345 households in the state are directly dependent on fishing, while another 9.93 lakh indirectly benefit from it.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020
Letter vs letter: Show of loyalty via copy and pasteSubscriber Only
August 24, 2020 04:35 IST
The letter, first written by Leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, declares “unequivocal and complete faith” in her leadership.
Mon, Aug 24, 2020
Maharashtra: State govt plans booster dose for ailing real estate industrySubscriber Only
August 22, 2020 03:29 IST
While the Devendra Fadnavis regime had first published the draft rules in this regard in March 2018, sources said the new government has plans to further enhance permissible FSI and ease certain planning norms while finalising the draft rules.
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
Housing dept lukewarm to reforms proposed by Jitendra Awhad to expedite slum redevelopment projectsSubscriber Only
August 21, 2020 01:37 IST
Contending that the real estate sector was witnessing challenging times and needed a booster dose, Jitendra Awhad had last month announced a series of reforms aimed at expediting slum redevelopment in the financial capital.
Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Maharashtra: Provide labourers facilities or face action, govt tells buildersSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 02:45 IST
A prime grievance is that labourers and slum residents were not being provided with essential services like food, fresh water, etc,” wrote Satish Lokhande, SRA’s Chief Executive Officer in an order issued on August 17.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Maharashtra: Sugar mills now want state govt to buy power at higher ratesSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 02:32 IST
Electricity is generated by sugar mills from molasses in cogeneration units. While a part of it is used for captive consumption, bulk of it is supplied to the state grid at a fixed price, depending on the demand and supply situation in the specific area.
Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Free ration scheme for non-card holders in Maharashtra: Only 43% of intended supplies distributedSubscriber Only
August 17, 2020 00:48 IST
A flagship scheme under the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ revival package, it is mainly aimed at providing food to migrant households and daily wage earners. Beneficiaries are entitled to 10 kg of rice and 2 kg of chana dal per person free of cost for May and June.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
Maharashtra: State caps lateral entrants to departmentsSubscriber Only
August 17, 2020 00:40 IST
The state finance department, in a recent order, has ruled that each department can appoint a maximum of two advisors per division till December 31.
Mon, Aug 17, 2020
40 YouTube channels, radio, SMS lessons: BMC’s new push to e-learningSubscriber Only
August 16, 2020 02:25 IST
Getting more creative with low-tech form of instruction, the BMC is experimenting with YouTube channels to enhance e-learning. Based on the Pratham survey findings, plans are also to use radio programming and SMS-based teaching.
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
In BMC schools, 1 in 3 students not able to attend online classesSubscriber Only
August 14, 2020 02:46 IST
As per data collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) till August 3, of the 2,46,626 students enrolled in its schools, 81,603 -- one in three -- are not attending the online classes. Of them, 52% are children of migrant workers who have returned to villages
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Govt bypasses Central land Act, ignores court battle to acquire dilapidated buildings in MumbaiSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 01:40 IST
Invoking the right to safety of those occupying these rundown buildings, the amendments allow the government to suspend a landowner's right to property and forcibly acquire and redevelop them if the owner does not initiate redevelopment within a given time frame.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Maharashtra: 12 lakh tribal households get one-time grant of Rs 4,000 eachSubscriber Only
August 12, 2020 23:35 IST
A high-powered committee under Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Manoj Kumar Saunik will oversee the scheme’s implementation. The government is aiming to make the first tranche of cash transfers within the next month or so.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Maharashtra: 96,000 households enrol for job guarantee scheme, state increases labour budget by 19%Subscriber Only
August 08, 2020 22:52 IST
Till August 7, including new enrolments, there were a total 86.85 lakh households with job cards in the state. A situation where all of them demand work, however, is unlikely. Data shows that just about 35 per cent, or 29.95 lakh households, have demanded work over the past three years.
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