Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Friday affirmed in the Legislative Council that the government intends to implement long-term measures, including alternative farming and rehabilitation, alongside efforts to resolve human-wildlife conflict. Responding to questions raised by MLC Parinay Phuke regarding the Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve, the Minister stated that there is no proposal under government consideration to increase the buffer zone of the reserve.Minister Naik mention…
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Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 41 tigers died in the state in 2025 due to various causes, including natural reasons, accidents, electrocution, and poaching.In a written reply to a question raised in the Assembly, the minister said that of the total deaths, 28 were due to natural causes, eight occurred in accidents, four were caused by electrocution, and one tiger was killed by poachers.The question sought details …
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Monday criticised Maharashtra BJP minister Ganesh Naik for his “erase Shinde” remark, questioning whether his statement had been okayed by his party leadership, and asserting that her party does not need any certificate from him. The remarks come after Naik’s comments targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reignited signs of strain within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, even as suspense continues over the Mumbai Mayor’s post following …
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The electoral results from the 28 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, barring Mumbai, showed the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the most successful party across cities, winning clear majorities or finishing as the single-largest party in several corporations, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena retained control in a few key centres.The Congress, different factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, AIMIM and local parties managed victories in select pockets, re…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) In a high-stakes battle for control over the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a decisive victory, dealing a major blow to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.The election, which turned into a prestige battle between two political heavyweights — Eknath Shinde and Forest Minister Ganesh Naik — ended with Naik proving once again that he remains the undisputed “Hero of Navi Mumbai”.The BJP leadership …
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Amid the ongoing polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra on Thursday, the opposition has accused the ruling alliance of unleashing money power and has also blamed the State Election Commission (SEC) for the mismanagement of voter listsShiv Sena(UBT) leader and former Leader of Opposition in the state council, Ambadas Danve, alleged that the BJP was intoxicated with money power.Danve, after casting his vote in Sambhajinagar, said, “I received calls until 4.00 a….
Thane, Jan 9 (IANS) In a significant political development in the Ambernath Municipal Council, four councillors of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) have withdrawn support from a BJP-backed arrangement and extended backing to the Shiv Sena. With the support of these NCP councillors and an Independent member, the Shiv Sena has secured a clear majority in the council, altering the power equations ahead of elections to key civic posts.The NCP councillors cited discomfort in sharing power with the Congre…
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday announced that it would initiate legal proceedings to seek the disqualification of 12 corporators from the Ambernath Municipal Council who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).The corporators, who were elected on the Congress symbol in the recent municipal polls, formally joined the BJP earlier in the day. The Congress described the move as “completely illegal” and “unconstitutional”, alleging that…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) In a high-voltage campaign for the upcoming Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday urged voters to break what he described as the monopoly of “dynastic and entrenched leadership” by voting for the ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol on January 15.Addressing a roadshow and a series of public rallies across the city, Shinde appealed to residents to support candidates of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sen…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra on Tuesday, which was the last date for filing nominations for the elections to the 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, witnessed a wave of unrest across political parties, marked by dramatic scenes in Nashik and Nagpur and growing dissent in Mumbai, Jalgaon, Sambhajinagar, Thane and other cities over ticket distribution.Nashik emerged as a flashpoint on the final day of filing nominations for the civic polls, as disgrunt…