Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) In a major push to transform Maharashtra into a ‘Green Steel Hub’, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday urged the Union Ministry of Coal and Mines to allocate six key iron ore mines in Gadchiroli district to the Maharashtra State Mining Corporation (MSMC). The Chief Minister made this pitch during a high-level meeting with Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy.CM Fadnavis expressed strong confidence that if these mines are handed over to the state gov…
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New Delhi/Solapur, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the road accident in Maharashtra’s Solapur, in which eight people were killed. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The Prime Minister’s Office in a post on X said, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Solapur Rural, Maharashtra, due to a tragic mishap. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour …
Solapur (Maharashtra), June 14 (IANS) In a tragic mishap, as many as eight people were killed after a pickup van plunged into a well near Tandalwadi village on the Mhaswad-Pandharpur route in Maharashtra’s Solapur on Sunday. The incident caused panic in the area, and a pall of gloom has descended upon the entire village. The deceased included four women and four children.According to preliminary reports, the devotees were returning to their village after visiting the Siddhanath Temple in Mhasw…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed that all rural water supply schemes in Maharashtra should be gradually shifted to solar energy amid rising outstanding electricity bills of many operational water supply schemes across the state. At the meeting, he also instructed the department to formulate a comprehensive policy for the same. CM Fadnavis said a solar energy policy should be prepared by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency for all schemes, taking in…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the forthcoming Monsoon Session to provide legal recognition to women farmers as independent farmers in the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy to safeguard the rights of women farmers and promote their holistic empowerment. He was speaking at a presentation on the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill. CM Fadnavis said women account…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year tenure, calling it a “360-degree transformation” for India. Speaking to reporters, he highlighted that PM Modi has now broken the long-standing record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (4,398 days) as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. On behalf of the 14 crore citizens of Maharashtra, he extended his congratulations, describing PM Modi not just as the “longest…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed speculation over a possible merger of opposition parties with the Congress, saying any such move would ultimately benefit the BJP.Addressing a press conference to mark 12 years of the PM Modi government, Fadnavis delivered a scathing critique of the opposition, mocking their leadership and declaring that any such consolidation would ultimately benefit the BJP.Fadnavis stated, “Regarding the merger talks, al…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Highlighting Maharashtra’s role as the nation’s economic powerhouse, contributing 14% to the national GDP, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday unveiled the comprehensive “Viksit Maharashtra 2047” vision document at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday. He emphasised that while physical infrastructure creates opportunities, it is the state’s human capital that will drive India toward its target of becoming a developed nation (“Viksit Bh…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said India has evolved from a Samarth Bharat (Capable India) into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He lauded major national achievements under the Prime Minister’s leadership, including lifting 25 crore citizens out of poverty and transitioning India into a defence-exporting nation. In a letter, Fadnavis extended his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unprecedented 12 year…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, saying that this unprecedented milestone in Indian democracy is a collective expression of the trust, affection, and blessings of the entire nation. “Heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi—the charioteer of ‘Amrit Kaal’ and a leader steadfastly dedicated to the servi…