Maharashtra

Home delivery of liquor? Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says no to Excise Minister's proposal

Maharashtra Excise Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had earlier submitted a proposal for online sale and home delivery of liquor in the state.

Oct 15, 2018

Maharashtra: Car mows down 11-year-old boy, injures seven in Nashik

The boys, all residents of Nashik and in the age group of 9 to 15 years, were heading towards the Kalika Mata temple in the city as part of the ongoing Navratri festivities.

Oct 14, 2018

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched across 650 districts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1.

Oct 10, 2018

Maharashtra fines Monsanto, others Rs 1,200 cr over low-quality BT cotton seeds; 11 lakh farms to benefit

A top officer from the Department of Agriculture, requesting anonymity, said that the amounts could go up by Rs 300 crore or so (totaling to more than Rs 1,500 crore) in the next couple of weeks as more complaints are disposed off.

Oct 5, 2018

Maharashtra: 6 killed, 2 injured after car collides with truck

The injured were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Sep 21, 2018

Maharashtra: 2 teachers held for seeking sexual favours from students for extra marks

As per preliminary investigations, they have been reportedly demanding sexual favours from students since 2015, and the police are probing if there are any previous complaints against them.

Sep 19, 2018

Maharashtra: 13-year-old girl raped behind Ganesh pandal in Dahanu; probe underway

The incident took place when the 13-year-old girl had gone out along with her friends at Ganesh pandal which was arranged in Dahanu area.

Sep 19, 2018

Maharashtra: Farmers may sell produce directly to housing societies

The move will be beneficial for people as they would get vegetables and other agricultural products at reasonable prices and farmers due to the elimination of middlemen would get fair prices.

Sep 12, 2018

Auto-driver held for abduction of school girl in Maharashtra

In her complaint, the girl said she feared that the man wanted to molest her.

Sep 12, 2018

A reward of Rs 5 lakh for anyone who 'cuts off tongue' of BJP MLA Kadam, says Congress leader

BJP MLA Kadam during his speech at the dahi handi celebration on Monday night allegedly promised young men present at the venue that if they like a girl and she says no to the proposal of marriage he would kidnap her for them.

Sep 7, 2018

Mumbai: 3 'Kiki' challengers held for viral video on moving train; court directs them to clean Vasai railway station

A case has been filed under sections 156 (performing stunts), 154 (endangering the safety of passengers), 147 (entering railway premises or damaging property) and sections 145 B (indecency or nuisance) of The Railways Act.

Aug 10, 2018

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis accepts Maratha quota demand; asks Central forces to counter violent protests

The Maharashtra government has requested for additional Central security forces to maintain peace during a new round of protests, which begin from August 9.

Aug 3, 2018

Eight-month pregnant woman gang-raped by 8 men in Maharashtra

Intervening in the matter, Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Sangli Superintendent of Police to personally look into the case and submit a detailed report.

Aug 2, 2018

If Marathas get quota, why not Muslims: NCP leader Majeed Memon

Nationalist Congress Party MP Majeed Memon has asked the BJP-led Maharashtra government to implement a five percent quota for Muslims in educational institutions. This demand comes after the agitation forced Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to consider a quota for the Marathas.

Aug 1, 2018

Monsoon flood claims 465 lives in 5 states: Home Ministry

In the current monsoon season, the highest number of deaths were reported in Maharashtra, followed by Kerala, West Bengal, Gujarat and Assam.

Jul 29, 2018

BJP rubbishes rumours of replacing CM Fadnavis over quota stir

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that the BJP is looking to replace Devendra Fadnavis after riots by the Maratha community brought Maharashtra to a standstill.

Jul 26, 2018

Outside food in Maharashtra multiplexes: Hema Malini, Sonu Nigam, Shubhangi Atre speak out against it

Will the Maharashtra government's decision to allow outside food in cinema halls empower the viewers or endanger them? Bollywood and TV celebrities give their opinion.

Jul 21, 2018

Cargo transport paralysed after all-India strike by truck, bus owners

Major economic activities affected by a strike in Maharashtra by truck and bus owners demanding diesel come under GST and abolishing toll on national highways.

Jul 20, 2018

Dairy farmers strike in Maharashtra threatens to halt milk supplies in Mumbai

As the agitation entered its fourth day, supplies of milk in Mumbai have shrunk to low levels which may see the city without milk. Chief minister Fadnavis is set to meet dairy farmers to work out a compromise later on Thursday.

Jul 19, 2018

No ban on outside food in multiplexes: Maharashtra govt

In recent weeks, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena held protests inside various multiplexes in Mumbai, Thane, Pune and other cities where popcorn packs were being sold for Rs 250.

Jul 13, 2018