Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) In a heated showdown in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the lawmakers cornered Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane over what they termed a “paltry” financial compensation package announced for mango and cashew cultivators from the Konkan region hit by unseasonal rains and climate change.Tempers flared during the session as legislators labeled the proposed compensation criteria “paltry” and accused the administration of brushing aside the plight of Konk…
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Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Maharashtra on Thursday and issued weather alerts for 31 districts. Of these, 25 districts have been placed under a yellow alert, while six districts are under an orange alert, indicating the likelihood of continued rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported 113 incidents of tree and branch falls across the city in the last 24 hours.Accordi…
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, May 19 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday signed Memorandums of Understanding with NTPC Limited and Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (Bajaj Group) to set up power projects with a total generation capacity of 25,400 MW. The project development entails a total investment of Rs 6,50,000 crore and is expected to generate 23,500 jobs.Minister of Renewable Energy Atul Save said the developers would carry out due diligence and ground-level surveys to finalise project sites in…
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) In a major move to boost skill-based education and regional development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved 17 new professional colleges in tribal, hilly and backward districts of the state.The decision was taken during a meeting of the Maharashtra State Higher Education and Development Commission (MAHED) chaired by the Chief Minister.According to an official release, priority approval has been granted for 17 new colleges specialising in Engineering, …
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, said on Tuesday that Rs 128.65 crore has been disbursed to farmers affected by unseasonal rains in the state. The aid targets losses incurred between October and December 2025.The state government has also confirmed that damage assessments (panchnamas) for the more recent spells of unseasonal weather in early 2026 are currently in progress.The unseasonal rainfall during the final quarter of 2025 caused w…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane on Tuesday announced a complete crackdown on illegal LED fishing in the Konkan region, declaring a zero‑tolerance policy to protect traditional fishermen and marine resources.Replying to a discussion in the House, Rane said the state government was determined to shut down unauthorised LED fishing and would not bow to pressure from neighbouring states such as Gujarat or Goa. “The state government is determined to shut down ill…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said new greenfield airports will be developed in the Vadhavan and Virar regions as part of a broader plan to strengthen connectivity and support infrastructure growth in Maharashtra.Speaking at the 93rd Board of Directors meeting of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), the Chief Minister directed officials to immediately identify suitable land for the proposed airports and expedite development of airport projects …
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar will visit France to receive the UNESCO World Heritage certificate for 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of ‘Hindavi Swarajya’. From February 11 to 16, Minister Shelar will participate in a series of important events in Paris. During the visit, he will pay homage in a special ceremony to the half-bust statue of Bharat Ratna Mahamanav Babasaheb Ambedkar installed at the UNESCO Headquarters by the Depa…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Following the Legislative Assembly, Municipal Corporations, and Municipal Councils, the BJP has maintained its dominance in the Zilla Parishad elections as well. Out of 12 Zilla Parishads, the BJP secured a majority or emerged as the single largest party in six districts. After the BJP, Ajit Pawar’s NCP clinically secured the second spot, overtaking the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The MahaYuti alliance has firmly maintained its stronghold across Zilla Parishads and Pan…