Maharashtra Government
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Eknath Shinde ends suspense, says Maharashtra CM candidate will be decided today in big relief to BJ
Maharashtra | Dec 02, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTEknath Shinde's statement comes amid reports that he is upset after his ally BJP reportedly denied him the Home Ministry. On Saturday, his party, Shiv Sena, made an official demand for the Home Ministry in the new Cabinet.
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Maharashtra govt allocates Rs 200 crore for ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme promotion ahead of elections: RTI
Maharashtra | Oct 18, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has been criticised for spending nearly Rs 200 crore promoting the 'Ladli Behna' scheme ahead of the November 20 Assembly elections, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.
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Baba Siddique murder: Ajit Pawar urges to stop politicising NCP leader's killing in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Oct 13, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTBaba Siddique murder: The Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also urged people to show respect and compassion rather than allowing opportunistic voices to turn this tragedy into a political spectacle.
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Maharashtra govt declares cow as 'Rajya Mata' ahead of polls, cites its cultural importance
Maharashtra | Sep 30, 2024, 02:27 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has also expressed concern over the drastic decrease in the indigenous breed of the cows.
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ends nine-day hunger strike
Maharashtra | Sep 25, 2024, 04:33 PM ISTMaratha activist Manoj Jarange ends his 9-day hunger strike demanding OBC reservation for the Maratha community. The Maharashtra government has assured actions to address the issue.
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Maharashtra govt transfers nearly 2 dozens DCP-SP-rank officers in major reshuffle in police dept
Maharashtra | Sep 06, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTAhead of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra, the state government has made a major reshuffle in the police establishment. This comes a month after 18 IAS officers were transferred in the state.
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Maharashtra government offers employees, officials choice of UPS, NPS and revised pension scheme
Maharashtra | Sep 05, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTMaharashtra news: The employee unions had expressed their reservations as they wanted the state government to reconsider its decision and give options to the employees. They had pressed for the implementation of the revised pension scheme announced in the state legislature.
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Ajit Pawar targets MVA over 'Ladki Bahin Yojana', says 'Jharkhand copied the same scheme'
Maharashtra | Aug 04, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTThe Opposition MVA questioned the financial viability of the Ladki Bahin Yojana in the wake of the financial burden on the exchequer in Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 'Govindas' during Dahi Handi festival
Maharashtra | Jul 26, 2024, 07:38 PM ISTDahi Handi festival is celebrated with great fervour in many cities of Maharashtra. The youth, in large numbers, participate in this festival. They break the pot of curd hanging at a height to replicate Lord Krishna.
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Maharashtra: Government urges vigilance and screening for pregnant women amid Zika cases
Maharashtra | Jul 03, 2024, 04:34 PM ISTThe Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states following reports of Zika virus cases in Maharashtra. The advisory stresses the importance of screening pregnant women and monitoring fetal growth in infected mothers.
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SC asks Maharashtra govt to implement its directions issued in 1992-93 Mumbai riots case
Maharashtra | May 06, 2024, 04:01 PM ISTIrked over the non-compliance of its directions issued in a judgment of November 4, 2022, the bench said, “The state shall file a better compliance report by July 19, 2024." It fixed a suo motu plea on the issue for hearing on July 26.
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Bhima Koregaon case: SC asks activist Gautam Navlakha to pay security costs for his house arrest
India | Apr 10, 2024, 04:04 PM ISTBhima Koregaon case: During the hearing before the apex court, the ASG said earlier, Navlakha himself had asked for house arrest and whether the bail is allowed or not, he has to make the payment for the expenses incurred for round-the-clock security.
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Maharashtra resident doctors to begin indefinite strike today amid demands
Maharashtra | Feb 22, 2024, 09:55 AM ISTThe commencement of this indefinite strike underscores the urgency for authorities to address the legitimate grievances of resident doctors and ensure the provision of quality healthcare services across Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs
Maharashtra | Feb 21, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThe state government moved forward with proposed legislation to grant Maratha community reservations in education and public employment. Cabinet approval marked a significant step towards fulfilling the longstanding demand for reservations.
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NCP chief Sharad Pawar lambasts Maharashtra govt over women's security, hospital deaths
Maharashtra | Oct 13, 2023, 07:28 PM ISTNationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremeo Sharad Pawar claimed that 19,553 women were reported “missing” from Maharashtra between January 1 and May 31 this year.
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Maharashtra Cabinet passes resolution to provide free treatment in all govt-run hospitals
Maharashtra | Aug 03, 2023, 11:27 PM ISTThe State Cabinet passed a resolution in this regard on Thursday.
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Maharashtra: 'Even if 16 MLAs are disqualified, Eknath govt will not fall'- NCP leader Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra | May 15, 2023, 05:04 PM ISTMaharashtra Politics: NCP leader Ajit Pawar's statement comes days after Supreme Court gave a spin to Maharashtra politics after recommending the disqualification case to a larger bench.
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Maharashtra government drops all charges against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh
Maharashtra | May 12, 2023, 06:12 PM ISTParam Bir Singh news: The Maharashtra government initiated a departmental inquiry against Singh in 2021. Maharashtra Home Department said eight charges were applied in the present departmental proceedings against Singh.
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Inordinate delay in 'mercy petition' would frustrate object of death sentence: Supreme Court
India | Apr 14, 2023, 02:46 PM ISTSupreme Court on mercy petition: The Supreme Court of India has said if there is an inordinate delay in not deciding the mercy petition, the object and purpose of the death sentence would be frustrated, and asked states/appropriate authorities to decide mercy petitions at the earliest.
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Palghar lynching case: Supreme Court asks Maharashtra govt to file affidavit on plea for CBI probe
India | Mar 30, 2023, 04:55 PM ISTPalghar lynching case: Earlier, the erstwhile Maha Vikas Aghadi government had opposed the plea for CBI probe into the case.