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…
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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…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in an air crash on Wednesday morning has dealt a major blow to the state’s politics. Expressing his sorrow, former Chief Minister and BJP MP Narayan Rane stated, “With Ajit Dada’s passing, Maharashtra has lost a fearless and efficient leader. Despite many struggles in his political journey, he remained a firm decision-maker who always maintained a connect with the pain of the common man.”Rane further co…
Mumbai/Sindhudurg, Jan 5 (IANS) In a reflective announcement that has stirred Maharashtra’s political circles, former Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Narayan Rane, on Sunday, hinted to step away from active politics. The 73-year-old veteran, known for his fiery rhetoric and party-hopping career, emphasised the need for personal boundaries in a demanding profession, invoking the toll on one’s health and family obligations.”One has to stop somewhere; it is not that one shoul…