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In 2015, 3,266 farmers committed suicide in the state.

State sanctions Rs 11 crore to farmers who lost crops to untimely rain

The affected farmers hail from Konkan, Pune, Nagpur and Aurang-abad, the GR revealed.

19 Dec 2018 1:32 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday clarified over his alleged statement that BJP made tall promises in 2014 elections. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Unfair to call Vijay Mallya thief for one loan default: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari, however, clarified that he has no business dealing with Vijay Mallya, who faces extradition from the UK for...

14 Dec 2018 8:20 AM IST

As part of prison reform, the home department has taken many initiatives aimed at changing typical prison culture.

Maharashtra to set up 6 more open jails

The new open prisons will be set up in Sindhudurg, Dhule, Ratnagiri, Yavatmal, Latur and Wardha.

18 May 2018 1:56 AM IST

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IT townships likely in MIDC area

The move aims to accelerate the flow of investment to industrially underdeveloped regions of the state.

30 May 2018 5:51 AM IST

Jr college teachers call off agitation

Mr Tawde had held long discussions with representatives of teachers' unions and agreed to all their demands.

1 March 2018 2:09 AM IST

Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, speaking by telephone, declined to comment on where Nirav Modi was. (Photo: PTI)

Nirav Modi's illegal bungalow in Alibaug to be demolished: Govt to HC

Maharashtra govt filed an affidavit in HC stating that orders to demolish Nirav Modi's illegal bungalow have been...

7 Dec 2018 11:48 AM IST

Supreme Courts decision on the draconian law has received a mixed response with some seeing it as a step towards social progress and equality while others view it as a downward spiral of our moral compass.

Koregaon-Bhima violence: SC directs Maharashtra govt to submit...

The bench has now posted the appeal for further hearing on December 11.

3 Dec 2018 2:13 PM IST

Muttaiah Nadar, a multi-millionaire, had fallen prey to a gang, which intoxicated him on a train from Mumbai to the state. However, Aadhaar became the foundation on which he was reunited with his family. (Photo: representational | file)

Aadhaar linkage not must for leprosy patients to avail govt subsidies...

Rajkumar Badole said leprosy patients can't be left out of government subsidies just because they do not have the...

22 March 2018 6:35 PM IST

To avoid chaos, protesting farmers were told by their leaders that if they follow discipline and march there is no power that will dare to ignore their issues.

Maharashtra: Meet the men who inspired farmers

Ajit Navale has been instrumental in organising the farmers' agitation for over a year and half in Maharashtra.

19 March 2018 5:40 AM IST

Mumbai, also features among the top 10 cities in terms of billionaire population.

Maharashtra to ban plastic from March 18, says environment minister

Ban would cover the production, use, storage, sale, distribution, import and transportation of plastic, the minister...

17 March 2018 3:16 PM IST

People working in the sector should be encouraged to register themselves with the khadi gramodyog board, said Mungantiwar. (Photo: Facebook/ Soumyabrata Gupta)

Maharashtra govt pushes for concrete benefit for clay artists

Government seeks to bring clay artisans in mainstream to increase traditional skills using modern technology and improve...

11 May 2018 3:29 PM IST

Many youngsters throng hookah parlours.

Maharashtra rolls bill to ban hookah bars

The Kamala Mills fire that claimed 14 lives was caused due to the cinders in hookah pots.

28 March 2018 1:35 AM IST