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Case filed in Ahmednagar court against Pankaja Munde in Chikki scamSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 19:02 IST
The complaint alleged that 11 lakh packets of Chikki had been distributed in the market after the state had ordered purchase of this food stuff for tribals.
After Pankaja, Vinod Tawde faces corruption charges; ally Sena urges both leaders to step downSubscriber Only
June 30, 2015 16:08 IST
The Sena leader also said his party was waiting for the CM's response over the alleged Rs 206-crore procurement scam related to Women and Child Development Department headed by Minister Pankaja Munde.
Pankaja Munde denies corruption charges, says will expose conspiracy against herSubscriber Only
June 30, 2015 15:52 IST
A week after coming under a cloud of allegations, Maharashtra Women and Child Welfare Minister Pankaja Munde today asserted she will expose the conspiracy against her.
Maharashtra govt to issue fresh notification to extend toll exemptionSubscriber Only
June 29, 2015 20:51 IST
Earlier, the state government had informed the HC that it was willing to pay compensation to the contractors of the Sion-Panvel Tollways for exempting light motor vehicles from payment of toll.
BJP issues show cause notice to MLA Raj Purohit over sting operation
June 28, 2015 07:14 IST
The BJP has sought an explanation within three days from former minister and party MLA Raj Purohit over a sting operation in which he is shown making objectionable remarks against top BJP leaders and RSS.
Big Picture – 103 hooch deaths: The next of kinSubscriber Only
June 28, 2015 00:12 IST
The men drank every evening — pouches of hooch that they would gulp down at addas in Lakshmi Nagar, a slum in a north Mumbai suburb. But when 103 of them died last week, in one of Mumbai’s biggest hooch tragedies, they left behind their wives, nursing bruises far beyond the physical.
MERC reduces industrial tariffs, marginally hikes rates for certain residential and agricultural users
June 27, 2015 15:35 IST
The MERC has approved an overall reduction in the state’s power tariff by 5.75 per cent as compared with last year, and 2.44 per cent over April prices.
Maharashtra: 20 killed, 15 hurt in bus-container collisionSubscriber Only
June 25, 2015 18:02 IST
The accident took place on Dhule-Chalisgaon road near the Chinchgavhan crossing when the state transport bus collided head-on with the container truck, informed a Jalgaon police official.
Maharashtra receives bountiful rains, monsoon sets inSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 13:28 IST
According to government figures, the total rainfall so far was 178 mm, which is 80 per cent of the average rainfall in the month of June.
AAP dares BJP to arrest Maharashtra minister, accused of forging degreeSubscriber Only
June 11, 2015 14:14 IST
Congress has also accused Maharashtra Water Supplies minister Babanrao Lonikar of holding a fake degree
Maharashtra government seeks High Court nod for auto, taxi fare hikeSubscriber Only
June 9, 2015 17:05 IST
The minimum fare for autos will go up from Rs 17 to Rs 18, while taxi fares would go up from the minimum Rs 21 to Rs 22.
Centre clears Mumbai’s coastal road planSubscriber Only
June 9, 2015 01:30 IST
The 35.6 km project between Nariman Point and Kandivali will help in decongesting Mumbai roads and create 91 hectares of green space.
ACB books Bhujbal, five others for misconduct in construction of Kalina central librarySubscriber Only
June 9, 2015 02:37 IST
The Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau on Monday registered an FIR against former public works department (PWD) minister Chhagan Bhujbal and five others in connection with the alleged Maharashtra Sadan scam.
Shiv Sena attacks AIMIM for opposing Munde’s memorial, asks for demolition of illegal mosquesSubscriber Only
June 9, 2015 07:38 IST
AIMIM MLA Imtiyaz Jaleel had opposed the Maharashtra government’s decision to allot public land for a memorial of senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde in Aurangabad.
Shiv Sena slams AIMIM for opposing move to allot land for memorialsSubscriber Only
June 8, 2015 13:28 IST
AIMIM's Imtiaz Jaleel had recently threatened to move court against the state government's decision of "wasting public money" in building memorials.
Maharashtra seeks Centre’s help to check pulse pricesSubscriber Only
June 5, 2015 22:13 IST
The commonly eaten “tur dal” (yellow pulse) prices have cross Rs 110 per kg. The steep rise in prices of tur dal from Rs 70 per kg to Rs 110 per kg is due to the shortfall in production by 35 percent.
CM Fadnavis rules out loan waiver for farmersSubscriber Only
June 3, 2015 02:45 IST
Sharad Pawar meets CM to discuss drought situation.
Schools for Pardhi children obligation under RTE: PanelSubscriber Only
June 3, 2015 02:36 IST
A study on the status Pardhis tribe, conducted by the TISS shows that 61 per cent of Pardhi children who are in the schoolgoing age have never been enrolled in schools.
Rail line from Ahmednagarto Parli is a tribute to Munde: CM Fadnavis
June 3, 2015 02:28 IST
The total cost of the project is Rs 2,826 crore of which 50 per cent would be the Centre’s share.
State raises retirement age to 60 to retain 80 govt doctorsSubscriber Only
June 3, 2015 02:21 IST
The relaxation is only for those who retired on May 31. It comes before the monsoon when vector-borne diseases keep public hospitals running at over 100% capacity.
Maharashtra Govt plans cloud seeding in Vidarbha, Marathwada if monsoon is below parSubscriber Only
June 3, 2015 02:13 IST
Senior officials said that the government is looking at international agencies that undertake the cloud-seeding exercise.
State aims to add 14,400 MW to renewable energy portfolio by 2020Subscriber Only
June 3, 2015 06:13 IST
Cabinet approves policy to take renewable energy to 21,100 MW, spells out incentives
Officers’ COOPeratives: Bureaucrats can sell flats in open market
June 2, 2015 02:32 IST
Govt to also relax condition of maintaining 20% membership for EWS; owners can sell houses to buyers from any income group after 10-year lock-in period.
Melghat cannot remain cut off, says FadnavisSubscriber Only
June 2, 2015 02:25 IST
Asks ministries for infrastructure plan.
State seeks Rs 2,400 crore from Centre
June 2, 2015 01:57 IST
Rs 2,400 crore were sought from Jaitley for various projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and the Integrated Watershed Development Programme.
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