Chennai, July 11 (IANS) The price of big onions has risen sharply in Chennai following a steep decline in arrivals from Maharashtra, with traders warning that retail rates could climb further over the coming days if supplies do not improve.Wholesale traders at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market attributed the increase to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, which has disrupted onion cultivation and affected the movement of produce to key markets across the country.Maharashtra, along with Karnataka, is one…
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Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged malpractices in the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) in Nashik district. Nashik Regional Commissioner Praveen Gedam will head the SIT and will comprise experts from various government departments. The announcement was made during a high-level joint review meeting of the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) A court in Maharashtra’s Nashik has granted bail to former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee Nida Khan, who was arrested in connection with alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion cases linked to the company’s Nashik office. While granting relief, the court observed that no woman should have to endure the trauma of delivering a child in prison, drawing a comparison with the circumstances surrounding the birth of Lord Krishna. Khan, who is around five m…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Shares of Cupid Limited plunged 11 per cent on Wednesday after hitting a record high of Rs 226 earlier in the session, marking the stock’s biggest one-day decline in six months. Heavy profit booking erased early gains, with the stock falling as much as 20 per cent intra-day before recovering some losses to close at Rs 197 per share.The sharp decline marked one of the stock’s steepest single-day falls in 2026 and its biggest intra-day crash since January 2, when it had also …
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) In a major announcement, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday stated in the Legislative Assembly that the lands held by Christian missionaries across the state will be thoroughly inspected. The Settlement Commissioner (Jamabandi Ayukt) will conduct this investigation within the next three months.Furthermore, the minister stated that data regarding land purchases made by non-farmers in Dhule district is being compiled. To curb illegal transactio…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Incessant rainfall over the past week has severely disrupted normal life across Maharashtra, triggering flood-like situations in several districts. Rivers, streams, and local water bodies are overflowing, cutting off connectivity and submerging low-lying areas. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintains active alerts for multiple regions, weather experts have indicated that the monsoon’s intensity is expected to recede starting Wednesday, leaving light to mod…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a fresh set of regulations will soon be introduced across the state to curb illegal minor mineral excavation. This is in addition to a slew of strategic measures, including a phased rollout of Electronic Total Station (ETS) surveys, drone surveillance, state-of-the-art monitoring systems and legal amendments. Replying to a calling attention motion tabled by MLA Sunil Prab…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Heavy monsoon rains lashed several parts of Maharashtra over the last 24 hours, causing severe waterlogging, rivers to swell, and weather-related casualties, as per a Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) situation summary report on Tuesday morning detailing the impact of the intense downpour across the state.Palghar district recorded the highest rainfall in the state over the last 24 hours, receiving a staggering 203.3 mm of rain. Neighbouring Thane and R…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Heavy torrential rains continue to batter several parts of Maharashtra. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for Tuesday in the Nashik Ghat areas, Pune Ghat areas, Palghar, and Raigad districts. An ‘Orange Alert’ has been sounded for Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Satara Ghat areas, Akola, and Amravati districts.Following the Orange and Red Alerts issued by the weather department, district administrations have declared a holiday for schools …
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress will launch a statewide protest from Tuesday against the BJP and the RSS over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal earlier on Monday said, “Ram devotees have donated millions of rupees, along with gold and silver jewellery, to the Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya.”However, he alleged that the donations made by devotees were plundered and also slammed the BJP and the RSS.”This is not just a rob…