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The NHRC took ‘suo motu’ cognisance on the basis of media report about the closure of these schools and asked the state for a detailed report in the matter within 4 weeks.

Maharashtra govt gets notice over 1,300 schools

We will ensure that all the students and teachers are accommodated in other schools, says Vinod Tawde.

29 Dec 2017 3:28 AM

An official from the department said that the satellite technology and drone are the latest two technologies to map the land as well as irrigated land. (Photo: Pixabay)

Maharashtra to map irrigated land with drones soon

The Maharashtra government has decided to map the irrigated land with the help of drone technology.

28 Dec 2017 3:47 AM

On October 8, 2015, 262 projects were approved worth Rs 3,728 crore, reveals RTI.

Maharashtra government backs Rs 39,000 crore hiked plans

Defending the cost escalation, water resources minister Girish Mahajan said that several factors have contributed to it.

28 Dec 2017 2:29 AM

File image of the JNPT port in Navi Mumbai.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to fast-track economic bloom

A recent government notification issued by the urban development department said that the decision was taken as per the demand of the JNPT.

26 Dec 2017 5:46 AM

File image of a statue of warrior king Shivaji Maharaj.

Shivaji’s kin to lead Raigad fort revamp

Shambhaji Shahu Chhatrapati, the king’s descendent, will lead the team.

26 Dec 2017 5:25 AM

The Sunburn festival, known for its electronic music dance, will be held in Kesnand village at the outscirts of Pune between December 28 and December 31 (Photo: Facebook)

Sunburn strife: Bombay HC instructs strict control of drugs, alcohol

The court directed the government to file an affidavit listing the steps it would undertake to prevent underage consumption of alcohol.

19 Dec 2017 9:59 AM

The scheme came in the wake of the ban on slaughter of cow progeny in 2015 by the amendment of an Act.

Lukewarm response for gau shala scheme

As per the scheme, the gau shalas are expected to take care of cattle unfit for farming and producing milk.

16 Dec 2017 3:40 AM

The court directed the govt to file an affidavit explaining why it failed to comply with the earlier order, and adjourned the hearing to January.(Photo: File)

Bombay HC raps Maha govt for inadequate facilities in prisons

The HC had earlier directed the government to set up a model prison with necessary infrastructure and reduced overcrowding.

15 Dec 2017 5:00 PM

‘Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will decide the time when the party will quit power,’ said Aaditya Thackeray. Maharashtra goes to polls in 2019.

Will quit BJP-led Maha govt in a year, contest 2019 polls separately: Shiv Sena

The Sena, which shares a frosty relationship with its senior partner BJP, had threatened several times in the past to walk out of NDA govt.

14 Dec 2017 8:29 PM

It was instructed by the Centre to have the right to services act implemented in every department. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheers! Get liquor permit in 2 days

Govt puts alcohol licences under Right to Services Act.

09 Dec 2017 2:23 AM

Maharashtra calls for Marathi use in all central govt depts

Shiv Sena and MNS have always stressed on the of use Marathi as a official language in all central government offices.

07 Dec 2017 5:26 AM

As per the petitioners, the new rules are arbitary.

Fare limits for Ola, Uber up for talks in Nagpur session

They have challenged the Maharashtra City Taxi Rules, introduced this year.

22 Nov 2017 1:56 AM

The Jalyukta Shivar scheme is yet to be implemented in the ‘thriving’ village shown in the ad.

Claims of village benefiting from govt scheme fall flat

This is the latest instance in which the claims of the government vis-a-vis the beneficiaries of its schemes, have been found to be untrue.

12 Nov 2017 1:24 AM

Farmers' organisations and political parties have criticised the decision of the state government to send notices to the farmers and warn them about disconnection if the bills were not paid.

Maharashtra: Power bills deadline extended

Now farmers have to clear their dues by November 15.

02 Nov 2017 4:21 AM

The opposition has expressed fear that this might lead to 50 per cent cuts in development schemes.

Maharashtra’s debt touches Rs 4.13 lakh crore

State’s borrowing rises due to loan waiver, infrastructure projects.

28 Oct 2017 2:17 AM

The Centre had earlier this year made Aadhaar mandatory for availing crop insurance policies. (Representational Image | AFP)

100 farmers linked to same Aadhaar; Maha govt officials in trouble

The state government had earlier stressed on online registration by farmers with their Aadhaar, which is a unique identification.

25 Oct 2017 12:46 PM

The Maharashtra government has declared a Rs 34,022 crore farm loan waiver for the benefit of 89 lakh farmers.

State tells banks to pay farmers’ dues

The state government will reimburse the bank as early as possible.

25 Oct 2017 2:02 AM

Maharashtra all set to form a gender budget cell

Sudhir Mungantiwar has directed his department to form the cell by November 15, 2017.

25 Oct 2017 1:10 AM

Fadnavis announced that the remaining Rs. 800 crore of the scheme will be in the form of incentives for 3.78 lakh farmers, who are paying back their loans on time. (Photo: PTI/File)

Maharashtra govt releases Rs 4,000 crore under farm loan waiver scheme

The Chief Minister added that his government will complete almost 80 percent of the disbursement by November 15.

19 Oct 2017 5:45 PM

The state government had sanctioned Rs 298.67 crore in 2015 for police housing police complex.

Police housing at Malad gets Maharashtra govt nod

The 80,934 square metre plot would provide additional housing stock for the police personnel who have been demanding better facilities.

19 Oct 2017 1:41 AM

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