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Sea of farmers in Mumbai, here’s what they saySubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 05:00 IST
Having walked over 160 km in six days, the men and women traversed their final 20 km into central Mumbai even as the state government scrambled to prevent the embarrassment of a gherao of the legislature as threatened by the CPI (M)-affiliated All India Kisan Sabha.
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Maharashtra: Farmers’ march reaches Mumbai, meeting with CM Fadnavis todaySubscriber Only
March 12, 2018 03:54 IST
In the scorching heat, the farmers started moving slowly towards Mumbai, taking breaks for water at regular intervals. They were welcomed by various communities on the highway, who showered flower petals on them.
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
No new projects for MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 10, 2018 05:25 IST
The government said all approvals had been obtained for developing the Navi Mumbai International Airport and works in the core area of the airport have already commenced with one runway expected to be completed by December 2019.
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Demanding complete loan waiver, 30,000 farmers march towards MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 10, 2018 04:27 IST
“While the agitators claim that one lakh farmers will join the protest, our estimates reveal that the number won’t cross 60,000,” said an official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Wed, Nov 21, 2018
Farmers’ march to Assembly: Nashik to Mumbai with night halt in darkness by riverSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 05:26 IST
"One leader from each village has been entrusted the job of caring for his group through the six days."
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
Armed with demands, farmers start ‘long march’ to MumbaiSubscriber Only
March 07, 2018 05:36 IST
Ajit Nawale, the state general secretary of the Kisan Sabha, said though these demands were raised two years ago, no progress has been made.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
Maharashtra Sugarcane Welfare Board: ‘Office space to be allotted soon, no clarity on funding for welfare schemes’Subscriber Only
March 05, 2018 09:29 IST
“The process of taking over the office space is in final stage and will be completed by next week. It will be taken on rent according to market rates. The board’s headquarters will be in Parli,” official said
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Kamala Mills fire chargesheet: Restobar opened two months before nod for change in activitySubscriber Only
March 05, 2018 05:05 IST
According to the statements in the chargesheet, 1Above opened in December 2016. The proposal for change of activity was sent to the Building Proposal department on February 13, 2017, and approved on February 16.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Kamala mills fire: Authorities, patrons keep tabs on fire restaurants’ safety normsSubscriber Only
March 05, 2018 02:54 IST
Fire officials said fire safety compliance cells have been set up and officers have been designated for carrying out regular inspections of buildings and commercial establishments.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Maharashtra drafts workers’ safety, health policySubscriber Only
February 26, 2018 07:58 IST
The labour department had decided to come up with the safety and health policy for workers in the wake of the death of 26 people in two fire incidents in Mumbai in December.
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
‘Will request govt to impose MCOCA for construction of illegal buildings’Subscriber Only
February 26, 2018 05:09 IST
Municipal Commissioner P Velrasu talks about how the twin towns are on their way to getting smarter and how the corporation is looking for ways to tackle the “mammoth task” of cracking down on illegal constructions.
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
‘Mumbai’s air pollution levels will never be worse than in Delhi’Subscriber Only
February 19, 2018 04:41 IST
Official's take on Mumbai's air pollution levels
Mon, Feb 19, 2018
Anganwadi workers: Finance department objects to ‘two increments’Subscriber Only
February 05, 2018 04:13 IST
In October 2017, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had promised to increase the honorarium of anganwadi workers and helpers by Rs 1,500, Rs 1,250 and Rs 1,000 from the same month onwards.
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
BMC presents budget of Rs 27,258 crore, 8.42 per cent higher than current fiscal outlaySubscriber Only
February 03, 2018 16:54 IST
“The capital expenditure for 2018-19 is expected to be Rs 6,111.07 crore, a huge rise of Rs 2,260 crore from the previous year, or 58.71 per cent,” Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta said
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Labour reforms: Maharashtra plans to tweak proposal to ease factory closure normsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 05:21 IST
Will include clause to protect rights of labourers during closure of factories, says labour minister
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Crisis manager, back-channel operator, election strategist — Milind Narvekar’s roles in Sena unlikely to change after elevationSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 05:12 IST
Known in the Sena as the shadow of Uddhav Thackeray, Milind Narvekar is also seen as a major power centre in the party
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Rs 12-crore EPF dues: EPF office initiates process to auction Osmanabad sugar factorySubscriber Only
January 28, 2018 07:59 IST
DCC Bank says factory owes it Rs 227 cr, gets stay on auction
Sun, Jan 28, 2018
Mumbai power plant land acquisition: Minister announces Rs 10 lakh per hectare ‘ex gratia’ for farmersSubscriber Only
January 25, 2018 03:17 IST
“The land of 138 farmers was acquired under the Land Acquisition Act and they should move court as per norms for seeking higher compensation. But they haven’t moved court. Still, we have decided to grant an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh per hectare to all these farmers,” said Bawankule.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
Mumbai: Farmer’s suicide bid was over ‘poor compensation’ for landSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 05:21 IST
According to family members, Patil, along with his son Narendra, 35, had come to the Mantralaya to meet Energy Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule regarding increasing compensation to farmers who had given their land for the power plant.
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Maharashtra plans housing scheme for construction workersSubscriber Only
January 22, 2018 05:20 IST
Plans to build 1 lakh houses for construction workers by next year.
Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Women’s safety essential to 24-hour operations of shops: Maharashtra Labour MinisterSubscriber Only
January 22, 2018 04:23 IST
Kamala Mills fire has once again posed doubts on the govt’s move to allow shops and establishments to run 24 hours a day. Maharashtra Labour Minister Sambhaji Patil-Nilangekar emphasises stringent safety norms to be imposed and other labour reform initiatives. Excerpts from an interview to VISHWAS WAGHMODE
Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Maharashtra to bring in new safety policy for factories, shops, construction workersSubscriber Only
January 15, 2018 04:10 IST
We are planning to bring in stringent safety norms for shops and establishments that will be applicable to all units irrespective of number of labourers. The policy will include norms for factories and construction workers,” said Sambhaji Patil-Nilangekar, state labour minister.
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
Sena takes on BJP in Panvel, threatens to rename bad roads ‘Acche Din Marg’Subscriber Only
January 11, 2018 05:15 IST
"If they fail to do the work by January 20, then we will rename roads as ‘Acche Din Marg’ and felicitate officials by making them stand in the potholes,” said Prathmesh Soman, head of Sena’s Panvel unit
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
Arrests during Maharashtra bandh: Dalit lawyers offer free services to protestersSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 04:19 IST
“At some places, around 50 persons have been arrested. While the police failed to take preventive action, it is now taking selective action on people,” said Sarode. He claimed that even youngsters have been booked.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
CPM to RSS, unions unite against Maharashtra’s factory norms planSubscriber Only
January 09, 2018 05:24 IST
Currently, according to the Industrial Disputes Act, any unit that employs 100 or more people has to seek government permission before it can shut down.
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