Kolhapur: News
09 Nov 2024
Mumbai-Pune ExpresswayBus rams into parked truck on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 28 injured
A horrific accident took place on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near Khopoli in Maharashtra at around 4:00am on Saturday.
05 Sep 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajShivaji statue collapse: Absconding contractor-sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested
Contractor and sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who was wanted in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort, has been arrested from Kalyan in Thane district.
04 Sep 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajShivaji statue collapse: Look out circular issued against contractor Apte
The Sindhudurg district police in Maharashtra have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Jaydeep Apte, the contractor responsible for creating the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort.
01 Sep 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajSecurity tightened ahead of MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse
The Mumbai Police have heightened security measures in anticipation of a protest march organized by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
21 Aug 2024
MaharashtraHere's why Poland commemorates this Maharashtra village
Valivade-Kolhapur, a village nestled in Maharashtra's Deccan plateau, is a historical testament to the enduring bond between India and Poland.
18 Jul 2024
PunePooja Khedkar's father was suspended twice on extortion complaints
Dilip Khedkar, a retired officer from the Maharashtra government and father of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar was suspended twice for corruption charges.
13 Jul 2024
Bombay High CourtMan jailed beyond sentence over unpaid fine; court frees him
The Bombay High Court has mandated the release of Sikandar Kale, a 30-year-old man who was kept in prison even after completing his sentence due to an outstanding fine.
16 Jun 2024
Bombay High CourtBanning animal slaughtering during Bakrid at Maharashtra fort 'absurd': HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of the continuation of traditional animal slaughter for Bakri Eid and Urs at a dargah within the Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
08 Jun 2024
Brixton MotorcyclesBrixton Motorcycles set to enter Indian market with 4 models
Brixton Motorcycles, in partnership with KAW Veloce Motors Pvt Ltd, is gearing up to enter the Indian market.
31 Mar 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Maharashtra: Man beaten to death for celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket
A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan was smashed in the head with a stick following a disagreement over an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
11 Jun 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Curfew in Amalner after groups clash over petty issue
Violent clashes broke out in Jalgaon's Amalner area in Maharashtra over a minor issue, following which the authorities imposed a curfew for 48 hours, India Today reported, quoting police officials.
09 Jun 2023
Sharad PawarSanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar receive death threats; Sule demands action
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar reportedly received death threats from unknown persons on Friday.
09 Jun 2023
Asaduddin OwaisiOwaisi's sharp jibe at Fadnavis over 'Aurangzeb ki aulaad' remark
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday took a dig at Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis's "sons of Aurangzeb" remark following the violence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
07 Jun 2023
Eknath ShindeMaharashtra tense over social media posts on Aurangzeb, Tipu Sultan
Tensions gripped Maharashtra on Wednesday after members of some Hindu organizations clashed with police in Kolhapur district during a protest sparked by social media posts about Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan.
07 Sep 2022
Mumbai5 things to bring home from your trip to Maharashtra
Brimming with a rich history and cultural heritage that dates back a hundred years, Maharashtra houses some of the major cities, hill stations, and coastal towns of the country.
20 Jul 2021
MaharashtraCentral team suggests total lockdown in 2 Maharashtra districts
A central team of experts has reportedly suggested a total lockdown in two Maharashtra districts, where transmission of the coronavirus has not reduced despite undertaking a series of measures.
10 Apr 2021
IndiaWoman fails 'virginity test,' faces divorce order from 'jaat panchayat'
Two sisters were subjected to divorce orders by a local panchayat after one of them failed to clear a "virginity test" post their marriage late last year in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, reports said on Saturday.
07 Nov 2020
GujaratMaharashtra: Kolhapur vendor caught mixing toilet water in pani puris
A street vendor serving fast food was caught on camera mixing toilet water with 'pani puris' in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
11 Aug 2019
KarnatakaMassive floods in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra claim over 100 lives
Over 100 people have lost their lives as heavy rains continue to batter the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
02 Jul 2019
IndiaThis 71-year-old's invention reduces petrol consumption by 30% in two-wheelers
Arvind Khandke of Maharashtra's Kolhapur is the inventor of an innovative mechanical valve for two-wheeler engines that reduces fuel consumption by 30%.
03 Oct 2018
United States of AmericaGirl in iconic 'Glow of Hope' painting dies at 102
The girl holding the lamp in the celebrated painting 'Glow of Hope', also known as the Woman With the Lamp, has died. She was 102.
17 Aug 2018
KarnatakaKolhapur: 'Nirbhaya Squad' has booked 8,000+ eve-teasers, counseled many more
In Kolhapur, the all-women "Nirbhaya Squad" has registered 8,846 cases of eve-teasing till July, reports TOI.
03 May 2018
MaharashtraThis disabled Maharashtra youth is a national-level athlete
Dreams and hopes are important drivers that steer our lives. For this 27-year-old, those are the only ones, because he's a sportsperson who doesn't have a single toe in his right leg and is 40% disabled.
09 Feb 2018
PuneDoctor who sold babies as "social service" arrested in Pune
Two days ago, a doctor and his wife were nabbed in Kolhapur's Ichalkaranji for selling a baby, but officials suspect the racket goes deeper.
27 Jan 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Bus falls into Panchganga river in Kolhapur; 13 dead
In a tragic incident, a minibus with 17 passengers onboard fell into Panchganga River in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, killing at least 13 people.
06 Apr 2017
Yogi AdityanathMPs demand patent for Kolhapuri chappals
Speaking at the Lok Sabha, National Congress Party member Dhananjay Mahadik, along with other MPs, demanded that the famed Kolhapuri chappals be patented at the earliest.
