Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday alleged that despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated assertions that farmers are the backbone of the nation, ground realities reflect deep distress in the agricultural sector, turning the lives of farmers and farm labourers into what it described as a “living hell”.In a sharply worded editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party accused the central government and the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government of …
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Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved special incentives for 18 Mega and Ultra-Mega projects with a total investment of Rs 2,56,137.01 crore, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stating that the initiative is expected to generate over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the state.Chairing the 14th meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Industries, the Chief Minister said that the approved projects span across key thrust sectors and h…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Amid a potential El Nino threat, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed all state departments to prioritise disaster mitigation through rigorous water planning, accelerated soil conservation, and the rejuvenation of old water resources.Presiding over a high-level review meeting, he emphasised that the state must remain “battle-ready” to minimise the impact of a predicted rainfall deficit.Fadnavis asked the administration to immediately focus o…
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several regions in Maharashtra, predicting thunderstorm activity and unseasonal rain between April 20 and April 22.Residents in Western Maharashtra, Khandesh, Marathwada, and Vidarbha have been advised to remain alert as atmospheric conditions are expected to shift significantly over the coming days. The state government, in a release, said that according to the latest weather models, Maharashtra w…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast a gradual rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with light rainfall expected in isolated pockets, particularly along the Western Ghats and select coastal districts.According to an official statement issued by the Chennai Meteorological Department, an atmospheric trough currently extends from southeast Madhya Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar, passing through Vidarbha, Marathwada, north interior…
Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, with isolated heavy showers likely in hilly regions, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni districts. According to the IMD, the weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through interior Karnataka to southern Tamil Nadu. While northern parts of the state may …
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Agriculture Department, on Saturday, issued an urgent advisory for farmers and citizens as the state braces for a fresh spell of volatile weather. Starting from March 30, a combination of cloudy skies and afternoon thunderstorms is expected to sweep across several regions, potentially bringing hail and high-velocity winds up to April 4.According to the latest Meteorological data, the weather pattern is expected to evolve in three phases.On March 30, intens…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Committee on government assurances, in its first report presented to the house on Tuesday, made scathing observations regarding bureaucratic apathy. It suggested that departmental secretaries and officers should not skip deliberations but remain present.Committee Chairman Ravi Rana expressed displeasure over the bureaucracy’s lack of seriousness in attending committee meetings to discuss assurances given in the house and take …
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) The health of Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde deteriorated suddenly on Thursday in Jodhpur, marking the second such episode in the past 10 days. He is currently resting at the Circuit House, where a team of doctors is monitoring his condition.According to officials, the Governor had travelled to Jodhpur to attend the convocation ceremony at MBM Engineering University.Shortly after returning to the Circuit House from the event, he complained of uneasiness, prompting the …
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra State Agriculture Department issued a critical advisory for farmers and citizens on Friday, following a preliminary weather forecast predicting turbulent conditions across various regions of the state between March 17 and March 20. According to the MeT department, several parts of the state are likely to experience overcast conditions, primarily during the noon. The regions that may be most affected include Vidarbha, Marathwada, Khandesh and Central Maharashtr…