Maharashtra polls: BJP eyes to sweep North Maharashtra, once citadel of CongressNandurbar and Dhule districts, which have significant concentration of tribal population, were traditionally the stronghold of the Congress.
28 Sep, 2019, 01.08 PM IST
Congress ditched me, but my family stands by me: Sujay Vikhe PatilIn an interview to PTI, Sujay slammed the NCP for making the election a personal issue, which prompted him to join the BJP.
18 Apr, 2019, 05.12 PM IST
Saibaba Shirdi trust gives Rs 500-crore loan, blessings to Maharashtra projectNever before has such a huge loan been given to a state-run corporation without interest
02 Dec, 2018, 11.45 AM IST
Only 1% water remains in Marathwada dams"There is only one per cent water left in dams in Marathwada region," Aurangabad Divisional Commissioner Umakant Dangat told PTI.
23 May, 2016, 04.10 PM IST
Women activists' plan to barge into Shani temple foiledThe temple is dedicated to Lord Shani, the personification of planet Saturn, and women devotees are not permitted at the platform as per th...
26 Jan, 2016, 07.35 PM IST
Maharashtra government extends fodder camp to three more districtsExceptionally scanty rainfall in the state has not only damaged the kharif crops, but has resulted in drinking water and fodder crisis.
12 Sep, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Maharashtra water reservoirs filled upto 49 per cent capacityMaharashtra received an average rainfall of 55.2 per cent and the state's reservoirs are filled upto 49 per cent of their respective capaci...
07 Sep, 2015, 09.17 PM IST
Will bring fodder from outside Maharashtra if needed, says Devendra FadnavisThe government will also study the phenomena of irregular and insufficient rains and prepare future policy accordingly, Fadnavis said.
06 Sep, 2015, 02.52 AM IST
Rain water harvesting boon for industries during water cutsAccording to the Industries Association, industries will be able to sustain the water cuts due to the rain water harvesting system they hav...
03 Sep, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
Maharashtra CM to visit drought-affected areas from Sept 1Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will visit drought affected areas including Marathwada, Ahmednagar and Solapur districts.
29 Aug, 2015, 06.09 PM IST
Saibaba trust proposes Rs 1,200 crore development projects in ShirdiA proposal has also been made to set up a Shirdi Development Authority for the Saibaba's samadhi centenary celebration- Ram Shinde
29 Jan, 2015, 04.06 PM IST
Former Congress minister Balasaheb Thorat opposes water release into Jayakwadi damBalasaheb Thorat today opposed release of water from reservoirs in Ahmednagar and Nashik districts into the Jayakwadi dam in Marathwada reg...
08 Dec, 2014, 04.35 PM IST
- State to survey incomplete irrigation projects, says minister
Maharashtra water resources minister Sunil Tatkare said here today that his department would survey incomplete irrigation projects in the N...
08 Jul, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
- EGoM to discuss drought relief for Maharashtra tomorrow
"The EGoM meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning. The Maharashtra drought issue will be discussed," sources said.
12 Mar, 2013, 02.20 PM IST
Tension in Mumbai, Thane following attack on Raj's convoyTension brewed in parts of Mumbai today following yesterday's incident of stone pelting on Raj Thackeray's convoy by alleged NCP workers
27 Feb, 2013, 02.58 PM IST
- Sugar mills to raise sugarcane prices by almost 25%; signals losing influence of Sharad Pawar
A month-long agitation by sugarcane farmers in Western Maharashtra has resulted in a hike in procurement prices.
28 Nov, 2012, 12.57 PM IST
- Nashik revenue division to tackle crisis-like situation
The Nashik revenue division comprising five districts is geared up to face scarcity-like situation that has risen due to lack of rains in t...
19 Jul, 2008, 01.55 PM IST