Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) In a critical move to tackle the growing threat of a water crisis, Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil has directed officials to immediately halt the release of dam water for agricultural irrigation. Citing low reservoir levels and a bleak monsoon forecast driven by the El Niño effect, the state government has ordered that all available water stocks be strictly reserved for drinking purposes until August 31. The minister gave directives late Sund…
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Nashik, June 12 (IANS) Four people — three minor cousins and a young woman — lost their lives in a tragic drowning incident at the Gangapur Dam area in Maharashtra’s Nashik district. The accident has cast a pall of gloom over Savargaon village and nearby areas. According to information provided by the Disaster Management Department, the deceased have been identified as Ganesh Gotarne (16), Sahil Gotarne (16), and Nikhil Gotarne (16), all residents of Savargaon in Nashik district, along with Ma…
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 9 (IANS) Tata Consultancy Services Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday that the IT software services giant has not received any formal complaints through official channels in connection with the alleged sexual harassment cases at its Nashik unit, while assuring that strict action will be taken if any wrongdoing or procedural lapses are identified.The IT services major is also internally investigating any procedural failures within its Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) me…
Ahmedabad, June 7 (IANS) Even as the Indian yoga athletes and many of their Indian-origin counterparts take centrestage at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships here, a lithe South American is a cynosure of the spectators and fellow competitors as she performed the asanas with precision and elegance.After all, Argentinian Nabila Sol Barraza has been one of the most successful overseas athletes in the championships, winning a total of five including two gold and two silver medals, and insist…
Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) A woman residing in the Sairpur region of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has accused a man named Manzoor Ali, who is presently serving in the Armed Forces, of holding her captive and raping her for five years, as well as coercing her to change her religion. Based on the woman’s complaint, an FIR was registered on May 30 against Manzoor Ali, his brother Kamal, and their relative Salman. On Monday, the police arrested the prime accused, Manzoor Ali. According to investigators, the …
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) With the Legislative Council election fever gripping Maharashtra, a massive wave of rebellion has hit both the ruling MahaYuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Several high-profile leaders have defied official party dictates to file independent nomination papers, threatening the official seat-sharing arrangements.The scale of rebellion is particularly severe within the MahaYuti alliance, leaving top leadership scrambling to pacify disgruntled aspirants a…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes twelve years in office on June 7 this year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sweeping nationwide initiative titled the “Brotherhood Program” (Bhaichara Karyakram) running from June 5 to 21. The campaign blends patriotism, public service, and awareness drives, positioning the milestone as a celebration of “Twelve Years of Trust, Development, and Public Welfare”.The BJP has underscored these years as transfor…
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) In a major push to industrial investment, job creation, and the development of a modern industrial ecosystem in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved special incentives for five mega and ultra-mega projects worth approximately Rs 89,731 crore. The decision was taken during a Cabinet Subcommittee on the Industry Department meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.CM Fadnavis stated that these projects are expected to generate around 20,000 dir…
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday stated that there has been a significant increase in regional retail fuel consumption compared to typical seasonal patterns, highlighting that the state’s Food and Civil Supplies and Home Departments are jointly overseeing the supply and distribution pipelines.The state has expanded petrol distribution by 23 per cent and diesel by 52 per cent to stabilise market demand, he said.The CM stated that there seems to be hoar…