Nagpur/Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a potential shift to national politics, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday broke his silence, offering a characteristically brief and witty response to the ongoing rumours.When reporters questioned him about mounting speculation that he might soon take up a leadership role in New Delhi, he dismissed the chatter in a single sentence.”I just went to Delhi the day before yesterday,” the Chief Minister said, steering c…
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Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) At least 63 people have lost their lives and 78 others have been injured in heavy rains and various monsoon-related incidents across Maharashtra between June 1 and July 8, government officials said on Thursday. A financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each has been distributed to the families of the deceased as per official criteria, said Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan in the Legislative Assembly.Replying to a short-duration discussion raised by the Opposition, Mini…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) With incessant heavy rainfall disrupting normal life in Maharashtra, state Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan on Monday urged citizens to avoid monsoon tourism and unnecessary outings, warning that strict action could be taken against those ignoring official advisories.“The state is experiencing an exceptionally high volume of rainfall. Roads and railway routes have been shut down, and the Pune-Mumbai transport corridor is closed. Schools have been ordered to rem…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Council witnessed a heated uproar on Thursday over the recent spurious liquor tragedy in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. While the Opposition slammed the state government for its alleged lack of sensitivity and failure to prevent the incident, the ruling alliance hit back, accusing the Opposition of politicising a tragic event.BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe moved a calling attention motion demanding immediate financial assistance for the families of those who l…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) On the historic occasion of Shiv Sena’s 60th foundation day, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena has been rocked by a massive crisis. A day after six Lok Sabha MPs triggered a second major split in the party within four years, moving to align themselves with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Friday launched a scathing attack on the dissident lawmakers, claiming that a la…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) In a fiery and wide-ranging address marking the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) 27th Foundation Day, veteran political leader and party supremo Sharad Pawar on Wednesday delivered a scathing critique of the NDA-led Union government. Covering internal leadership rivalries, historical distortions, agrarian distress, and shifts in foreign policy, Pawar laid out an aggressive roadmap for his party, warning of state-wide agitations if public grievances are left unaddressed.P…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) From Union Ministers to Members of Parliament and many BJP leaders across the states planted saplings in their respective constituencies on Friday to mark World Environment Day.Various tree plantation programmes by lawmakers and leaders organised across the country sought to give strength to the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this day in 2024, for a greener and healthier planet.Union Minister Piyush Goyal planted a saplin…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday said that the decision on the state’s farmer loan waiver has reached its final stages but the official announcement is being held back due to directives from the Election Commission. Speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting, CM Fadnavis clarified that the formal announcement will be made after the elections to the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections slated for June 18 and counting on June 22.CM…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed all departments to effectively discharge their responsibilities with a strong focus on disaster mitigation. He also instructed officials to initiate the development of an AI-based integrated Command and Control System to strengthen disaster management and emergency response across Maharashtra. He was speaking at the review meeting regarding the ‘Pre-Monsoon Preparedness and Disaster Management’.“Every monsoon…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, on Thursday, welcomed the result of a survey by a reputed US-based data analytics firm that ranked Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world’s most popular leader.According to the survey conducted by Morning Consult, between March 2 and 8, PM Modi has stayed well ahead of his global counterparts by garnering a commanding approval rating of 68 per cent.Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “The Prime Min…