Vidyasagar Rao

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The president also unveiled a plaque in front of the refurbished and restored British-era twin cannons at Raj Bhavan. (Photo: ANI)

President Kovind inaugurates presidential guest house in Mumbai

The VVIP suite comprises a meeting hall, a drawing room and a sea-facing balcony.

18 Aug 2019 8:46 AM

There is a total of six berths that are lying vacant in Rao's council of ministers, which could be filled after Telangana Rashtra Samiti state executive meeting on June 19. (Photo: ANI)

Telangana cabinet expansion likely after June 19

Including the Chief Minister, there is a total of 12 ministers in Telangana Cabinet which will meet on June 18.

15 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

Advocate to challenge state’s quota ordinance

Mr Sadavarte has written a letter to governor Vidyasagar Rao requesting him not to sign the state’s ordinance.

20 May 2019 6:21 AM

Vidyasagar Rao cancels Maharashtra day event

Officials were asked to switch off the lighting in government buildings.

02 May 2019 3:05 AM

For the first time since 2014, after the BJP-Sena alliance came to power in the state, Opposition members have shunned the governor’s address.

Congress, NCP snub governor’s speech

Rao in Nagpur had said that the RSS is one of the most secular organisations as it has respected the right of individuals to practice their own faith.

26 Feb 2019 6:21 AM

Kisan scheme huge boon for farmers, says Vidyasagar Rao

The state government has paid Rs 3,121 crore to over five lakh farmers as minimum support price (MSP).

26 Feb 2019 3:13 AM

Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Vidhan Parishad chairman Ram Raje Nimbalkar inspect the guard of honour at the Assembly on the first day of the budget session on Monday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Supplementary demands worth Rs 4,000 cr presented

The supplementary demands include funds for pension to freedom fighters and for helping milk producers.

26 Feb 2019 3:09 AM

Submit report on preserving Gateway: Governor

The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V on his visit to India in 1911.

08 Feb 2019 1:54 AM

Parties should agree not to give tickets to goons: Vidyasagar Rao

Rao was speaking at the inaugural session of an international conference.

26 Oct 2018 2:29 AM

The Senior Citizens’ Run and Champions with Disability will open on September 1 and end on September 8.

Governor registers for Mumbai Marathon

Registrations for the event have opened. Amateur Full marathoners will now be eligible for global ranking system.

28 Jul 2018 12:38 AM

Dhananjay Munde slams government on vote of thanks

Munde also said that though the state government had organised the Magnetic Maharashtra summit, it had failed to generate employment.

07 Mar 2018 6:54 AM

In his 40-minute speech, Rao said the government had a vision to catapult the state into a one trillion dollar economy by 2025. (Photo: File)

No marathi translation, Maha Oppn boycotts guv’s budget session address

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis later apologised over the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible for the lapse.

26 Feb 2018 5:16 PM

Governor, cm Devendra Fadnavis review result declaration

Minister of higher and technical education Vinod Tawde as present in this meeting held at the Raj Bhavan.

08 Feb 2018 3:22 AM

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao. (Photo: YouTube)

Maha clocked 9 per cent economic growth in last 4 years: Governor

Maharashtra continues to be the preferred investment destination for domestic as well as foreign investors.

26 Jan 2018 12:34 PM

Adarsh: No clean chit for Cong, but BJP on thin ice

2G and Adarsh society scam were among the many cases that the BJP used very effectively in its 2014 campaign against the Congress and UPA government.

31 Dec 2017 1:58 AM

Chavan, currently the president of the Maharashtra unit of the Congress, had served as the chief minister between December 2008 and November 2010. (Photo: File)

Adarsh scam: Bombay HC sets aside Guv’s nod to prosecute Ashok Chavan

Chavan had challenged Rao's order in the high court, calling it 'arbitrary, illegal and unjust' and passed with 'malafide intentions'.

22 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

The Vice-President of Afghanistan seen with Rao.

Afghanistan VP meets Maharashtra governor, thanks him for bldg, dam

Vice President of Afghanistan thanked India for its help in building the Afghan parliament building in Kabul and the Salma dam.

11 Dec 2017 1:53 AM

Govt sacks Mumbai varsity VC Sanjay Deshmukh for delay in results

Deshmukh had announced the adoption of the OSM system in order to assess the papers of 17 lakh final year students.

25 Oct 2017 1:44 AM

Dhinakaran meets Governor, calls for floor test in TN

Political analysts said Mr Dhinakaran seemed to have knocked at the wrong doors since Raj Bhavan does not decide who gets to be the chief minister.

08 Sep 2017 1:11 AM

Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao (Photo: AP)

‘Governor won’t intervene in AIADMK conflict’

Thiruma’s delegation too has now asked hovernor Rao to intervene and force a floor test.

31 Aug 2017 7:12 AM

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