Maharashtra Government: News
11 Nov 2019
Maharashtra#MaharashtraCrisis: Sena gets Governor's invitation, its minister resigns from Centre
The political impasse in Maharashtra took another turn on Sunday when Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) told Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari that it will not stake claim to form a government.
07 Nov 2019
Maharashtra#MaharashtraCrisis: Gadkari confident of Sena's support, Raut denies "resort politics"
In an "ideal" world, BJP and Shiv Sena were supposed to form a government after October 24, address and solve people's issues. But what are they doing? Fighting with each other over power share.
07 Nov 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: BJP to meet governor today, but Sena isn't blinking
Locked in a tussle with ally Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday took a concrete step to steer the state out of the political crisis, by announcing that its leaders will meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday.
10 Aug 2019
India'Hero' IAS officers who went beyond duty during natural calamities
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most sought-after Civil Service of the country but being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.
03 Jul 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra rains: Dam breached in Ratnagiri, 6 dead, several missing
As Maharashtra is coping with heavy rainfall, a small dam called Tiware, located in Tehsil Chiplun of Ratnagiri district got breached on Tuesday night.
16 Feb 2019
IndiaMaharashtra government plans to make self-defense part of school curriculum
The Maharashtra government is considering making training in self-defense a part of the school curriculum in the state.
28 Dec 2018
PuneAlien alert: Pune man writes to Modi about 'alien object'
Recently, when a man from Pune was certain that he saw an alien object outside his house, he decided to take action.
13 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaCM Devendra Fadnavis gets SC notice for hiding criminal cases
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on a petition seeking an annulment of his election.
07 Dec 2018
Karan JoharVanity van strike might affect shoot of 'Sacred Games 2'
Opposing Maharashtra Government's tax regulation, Bollywood Celebrity Vanity Van association will go on an indefinite strike from December 10, a move that is likely to affect shooting of Akshay Kumar's Kesari and Netflix's Sacred Games 2.
03 Dec 2018
MumbaiOnly dignified activities allowed on INS Viraat: Vice Admiral Luthra
Only "dignified activities" will be permitted on board the Indian Navy's decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat, Western Naval Command chief Vice Admiral Girish Luthra said today.
28 Nov 2018
MaharashtraIrrigation scam: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal backs Ajit Pawar
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal today came out in support of party colleague Ajit Pawar, who is facing allegations of involvement in a multi-crore irrigation scam, and hit out at the BJP-led Maharashtra government over it.
19 Nov 2018
IndiaMaharashtra Assembly starts winter session by paying tributes to Vajpayee
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died on August 16 this year, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis describing him as a multi-faceted personality who believed in uniting minds.
15 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra minister says online liquor sales allowed, backtracks afterwards
On Sunday, a minister from Maharashtra said that the BJP-led government had allowed online liquor sales in the state, but backtracked later and said that only a proposal for online liquor sales had been received.
07 Oct 2018
MaharashtraImplement education-scheme in Maharashtra govt-run homes for special kids: HC
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to ensure that the key education scheme 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' is implemented in state-run homes for children with mental deficiency.
07 Oct 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Women prisoners, open jail inmates can now make video-calls
Women prisoners and inmates of open jails across Maharashtra can now make video calls to their families and relatives.
06 Oct 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra launches website, app 'Maha madat' to analyze drought situation
The Maharashtra Government has launched a website and a mobile application for collectively analyzing the rainfall, crop situation, and underground water level using modern technology.
05 Oct 2018
MaharashtraAfter petrol, Maharashtra to cut diesel prices by Rs. 1.50/liter
After reducing the petrol prices, the Maharashtra Government will cut the diesel prices by Rs. 1.50/liter, CM Devendra Fadnavis said today.
01 Oct 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Garbage dumping ground in Mulund permanently shut
The garbage dumping ground at Mumbai's Mulund was permanently closed from today after it got filled to its maximum capacity.
29 Sep 2018
MaharashtraAnganwadi worker sacked for having three kids, moves Bombay HC
An Anganwadi worker in Maharashtra has approached the Bombay HC challenging the state government's decision to dismiss her from the job for having more than two children and thus, not adhering to its "Small Family" Rules.
29 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Revised farm loan waiver to cost Rs. 500cr more
The Maharashtra government's revised farm loan waiver norms, which will increase the number of beneficiaries, will cost the state an additional Rs. 500 crore, an official said today.
05 Aug 2018
Nitin GadkariReservation won't guarantee employment; there are no jobs: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said reservation will not guarantee employment as jobs are shrinking, responding to the ongoing Maratha agitation for quota in jobs and education in Maharashtra.
29 Jul 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat meet amid Maratha quota stir
BJP President Amit Shah held a meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Mumbai in the backdrop of the ongoing agitation by the Maratha community seeking job reservation in Maharashtra.
26 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiIndependent legislators would withdraw support if Fadnavis is replaced: MLA
Independent MLA Ravi Rana today warned that he and six other independent legislators supporting the BJP-led Maharashtra government would withdraw their support if Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is replaced.
24 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Widower, female govt employees get 180 days child-care leave
Female government employees in Maharashtra, as well as their widower male colleagues with children below the age of 18, will be entitled to 180 days of special leave to look after them.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: MLAs to get Rs. 1 lakh/month as compensation
In a rather weird development, the Maharashtra government is willing to give Rs. 1 lakh to almost 300 legislators as compensation, while the Manora MLA Hostel in Nariman Point, Mumbai is being rebuilt.
14 Jul 2018
Bollywood#UnpopularOpinion: Why allowing outside-food in theaters isn't a good idea
Bringing cheer to the masses, the Maharashtra government yesterday announced that people will now be allowed to bring their own food inside cinema halls and multiplexes.
06 Jul 2018
MumbaiPlastic ban: Allow bags weighing 20g, demand manufacturers
Days after Maharashtra Government relaxed the norms for FMCG firms by just self-proving that they only use recyclable multi-layer packaging, plastic manufacturers are raising their voices.
04 Jul 2018
MaharashtraIn 10 days, Maharashtra relaxes plastic ban yet again
The Maharashtra government is a confused lot. Since a plastic ban was imposed 10 days ago, it has changed rules at least twice.
04 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra government's women, widower employees to get six-month childcare leave
To enable better parenting, Maharashtra government has decided to give six months' paid leave to its women and widower employees for childcare.
29 Jun 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra plastic-ban: Food-delivery to get costlier by up to 30%
After Maharashtra imposed plastic ban last week, restaurant-owners, especially those who deal with home-delivery, are facing the brunt.
24 Jun 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra plastic ban: Industry stares at loss of 3L jobs
The state-wide plastic ban, including carry-bags and thermocol by Maharashtra government, will result in loss of up to Rs 15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh job, says the plastic manufacturing industry.
24 Jun 2018
Mumbai38 people yet to pay Maharashtra Rs. 5cr for police-protection
The Maharashtra government is yet to recover dues amounting to Rs 5.11 crore from 38 people to whom police protection had been provided in Mumbai, according to an RTI query.
22 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra's roads to go plastic from now on
In a pioneering move, Maharashtra Government has made it compulsory to utilize plastic-waste for constructing and repairing bituminous or asphalt roads.
22 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra govt grants MoS status to AG Ashutosh Kumbhakoni
The Maharashtra government has accorded Minister of State (MoS) status to Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni.
18 Jun 2018
MumbaiSafety net: Maharashtra secretariat gets network of 420 CCTV cameras
After a suicide and two attempted suicides at the Mantralaya in recent months, Maharashtra Government is installing a CCTV network of 420 cameras at the state administration headquarters, located in South Mumbai.
17 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Imprisoned farmers also got benefits of loan waiver scheme
The Maharashtra Government's mega loan waiver scheme has benefited even imprisoned farmers, said an official.
16 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Biometric system for attendance now mandatory for junior colleges
Coming down heavily on coaching-centers, Maharashtra Government has ordered all junior colleges offering science stream to install biometric attendance system.
02 Jun 2018
MumbaiFarmers' protest across 22 states enters second-day; vegetable prices soar
Retail prices of vegetables shot up in some cities and fresh supply of farm produce was hit as Farmers' agitation across 22 states entered the second day.
02 Jun 2018
IndiaMaharashtra Government unveils 'sandbox' to aid start-ups in fintech space
In its efforts to develop India's financial capital into a fintech hub, the Maharashtra Government has announced a "sandbox" to aid start-ups in the fintech space.
29 May 2018
Mount EverestFive Everest summiteers awarded Rs. 25L from Maharashtra Government
The Maharashtra Government has announced a reward of Rs. 25 lakh each to the state's five tribal students who successfully scaled Mount Everest earlier this month.
