Drought, irrigation scam to be top campaign issues in 39% of MaharashtraAmid frayed alliances, one thing appears to be certain: drought and irrigation scams are going to be critical issues in the state elections.
22 Sep, 2014, 04.27 AM IST
Whistleblower Vijay Pandhare retires; set to join politicsHe alleged that in the last thirty years, he had seen both Congress as well as BJP indulging in corrupt practices.
30 Nov, 2013, 10.39 PM IST
Irrigation scam: BJP leaders make submissions before panelMaharashtra BJP leaders, including state unit president Devendra Fadnavis, presented a cartload of proof while making a presentation before...
21 Oct, 2013, 05.27 PM IST
Maharashtra BJP to submit papers to irrigation scam probe panelMaharashtra BJP leaders will submit documentary "evidence" to the Madhav Chitale committee, which is conducting inquiry into the alleged Rs...
18 Oct, 2013, 10.45 PM IST
Irrigation scam: BJP accuses CM of cover-up under NCP pressureOpposition BJP today accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan of doing a U-turn on the mandate of a committee probing the irrig...
03 Oct, 2013, 05.22 PM IST
Maharashtra BJP alleges delay in probing Rs 70,000-crore scamAlleging "delay" in the probe of the Rs 70,000-crore irrigation scam, the BJP sought a clarification from Prithviraj Chavan.
05 Sep, 2013, 08.12 PM IST
BJP asks Maharashtra Governor to monitor SIT probing irrigation scamThe government has appointed an expert, Madhavrao Chitale, to probe into the alleged irregularities in various irrigation projects.
23 Jul, 2013, 12.10 AM IST
- CAG blames Maharashtra Government for Rs.26,617 crore cost overrun in irrigation
CAG has criticised the Maharashtra government for irregular extra expenditure on irrigation projects and these projects remaining incomplet...
18 Apr, 2013, 04.47 PM IST
- Manohar Parrikar alleges irregularities in irrigation projects in Maharashtra
Manohar Parrikar today alleged irregularities in all irrigation projects in Maharashtra, including the Tillari project bordering the state.
09 Apr, 2013, 08.25 PM IST
- Ajit Pawar gets back finance & energy portfolios
Pawar had relinquished the charge of these ministries over two months ago when he resigned as deputy CM over allegations regarding the irri...
27 Dec, 2012, 11.30 AM IST
BJP demands SIT probe in Maharashtra irrigation scamMaharashtra BJP has alleged that work in the govt had come to standstill as a result of internal bickering between Cong and NCP.
11 Oct, 2012, 07.05 PM IST
Ajit Pawar targets Prithviraj Chavan over 'tardy' pace of clearing files"Some people keep files pending. For what reasons, I don't know. May be they want to study those files. I don't want to comment on that," P...
01 Oct, 2012, 02.06 PM IST
- Ajit Pawar takes on Congress at public rally
Ajit Pawar said the allegations of irregularities raised against him were aimed at diverting public attention from the Coalgate scam.
30 Sep, 2012, 05.51 PM IST
Irrigation scam: Maharashtra Governor accepts Ajit Pawar's resignationMaharashtra Governor accepted the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who quit following reports about his alleged involvement...
29 Sep, 2012, 12.24 PM IST
Maharashtra irrigation scam: Sharad Pawar to decide on nephew Ajit Pawar's resignation todayAfter Ajit resigned, all the other 19 NCP ministers in the government had also handed over their resignation letters to state unit presiden...
28 Sep, 2012, 11.09 AM IST
Maharashtra Irrigation Scam: Nitin Gadkari did not want it to be pursued, says RTI whistleblower Anjali DamaniaAn RTI activist has alleged that BJP president Nitin Gadkari did not want her to pursue the irrigation scam in Maharashtra.
27 Sep, 2012, 06.35 PM IST
Irrigation Scam: All eyes on Sharad Pawar as Maharashtra stalemate continuesA meeting of NCP legislators had yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution requesting Ajit Pawar to take back his resignation.
27 Sep, 2012, 12.57 PM IST