Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra: 'Schools in state may not open before Diwali,' says Ajit Pawar

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said the state Task Force is not in favour of reopening schools before Diwali.

Aug 20, 2021, 22:08 PM IST

COVID-19: Considering relaxations for fully vaccinated people, says Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar

The Nationalist Congress Party leader informed that the Maharashtra government is aiming to vaccinate more people compared to the previous month.

Jul 24, 2021, 17:45 PM IST

Taliye village tragedy caused due to heavy rains, spot not in a landslide-prone region: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said 90,000 people were evacuated to safety so far from nine districts in Maharashtra hit by heavy rains.

Jul 24, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

Maratha reservation: BJP lashes out at Ajit Pawar, asks for Rs 3000 Cr package for community

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on Friday (May 28) hit out at the state's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar for claiming that the Maratha community would have to hit the streets to get reservations in jobs and education.

May 28, 2021, 23:50 PM IST

Maharashtra to raise its oxygen production capacity to 3,000 MT, says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday (May 14) said the state government has set a target of producing 3,000 metric tonnes of oxygen per day to ensure that the state does not face a paucity of life-saving gas.

May 14, 2021, 16:42 PM IST

Maharashtra will decide on free vaccination tomorrow

The Maharashtra cabinet will take a decision tomorrow on free vaccination in the state tomorrow (28 April). Ajit Pawar said that free vaccination is the responsibility of the center.

Apr 27, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Pune malls, cinema halls, hotels closed for next 7 days; 12-hour night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID cases

The Pune state authorities in a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar have decided not to impose complete lockdown in the city. 

Apr 02, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Budget 2021-22: FM Ajit Pawar announces sops for women, package for healthcare sector

Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday (March 8) presented a budget with Rs. 10,226 crore revenue deficit and an annual plan of Rs 1,30,000 crore for 2021-22. Deputy Chief Minister Pawar announced a slew of sops for women on the occasion of International Women's day.

Mar 08, 2021, 23:48 PM IST

'Cobra' remark taken out of context, it was just a film dialogue: Mithun Chakraborty

Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty, who joined the BJP on Sunday, has given a new colour to the West Bengal Assembly election.

Mar 08, 2021, 07:38 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray lashes out at Karnataka over renaming of Belgaum

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday (January 27) accused the Karnataka government of deliberately changing the name of the disputed Belagavi district to `Belgaum` while the matter is in court, and threatened to make it a part of Maharashtra.

Jan 27, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

Sudhir Mungantiwar reminds Ajit Pawar on his brief BJP association in heated debate in Maharashtra Assembly

Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar reminded deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar about his brief association with the now opposition party prior to the MVA government coming to power last year.

Dec 15, 2020, 21:24 PM IST

Maharashtra Budget 2020: FM Ajit Pawar gives priority to agriculture, health, education and women development

The farmers of Maharashtra were kept in concern in the Maha Vikas Aghadi's budget and a sum of Rs 9035 crore was allotted for the farmer's scheme. Pawar also announced that an amount of Rs 2 lakh will be deposited in bank accounts of farmers whose dues were more than Rs 2 lakh till September 30, 2019. 

Mar 06, 2020, 13:32 PM IST

No need to pass resolution against CAA, NPR in Assembly: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar asserted that the CAA and NPR will not take away citizenship and it is unnecessary to pass a resolution against CAA and NPR just like it was done in Bihar Assembly.

Mar 01, 2020, 13:09 PM IST

There should be no problem for anyone in Maharashtra due to CAA, NRC: Ajit Pawar

West Bengal became the fourth state to pass a resolution against the Citizenship Act in its Assembly on Monday. 

Jan 28, 2020, 06:55 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray appointed as guardian minister for Mumbai suburban, Ajit Pawar for Pune

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced the names of the guardian ministers for all 36 districts of Maharashtra on Wednesday. Shiv Sena leader and Minister for Environment and Tourism Aaditya Thackeray became the new guardian minister of Mumbai suburban district, while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was appointed as the guardian minister of Pune.

Jan 09, 2020, 07:56 AM IST

Maharashtra government announces portfolios; Ajit Pawar gets finance, Aaditya Thackeray pockets tourism and environment

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will hold the charge of Ministry of General Administration, Information &Technology, Information and Public Relations, Law and Judiciary and other departments which have not been allocated to any other minister.

Jan 05, 2020, 09:58 AM IST

Maharashtra portfolio allocation: Ajit Pawar could get finance, environment for Aaditya Thackeray

According to sources, around 30 members are expected to be inducted in Uddhav Thackeray's Cabinet expansion. 

Jan 03, 2020, 10:16 AM IST

Bhima Koregoan anniversary: Ajit Pawar, Ramdas Athawale, Prakash Ambedkar pay tribute at Jay Stambh

Heavy security arrangments were made to ensure that no untoward incident takes place during the event. As many as 10,000 police officers, over 500 CCTV cameras and 15 drone cameras are keeping strong vigil on the event.

Jan 01, 2020, 18:13 PM IST

Uddhav government's first cabinet expansion today, Ajit Pawar to be Deputy CM

The first expansion of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet will take place today and all eyes are on who gets which portfolio. The cabinet expansion event is slated to begin at 1 pm at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.

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Dec 30, 2019, 14:02 PM IST

Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ashok Chavan gets cabinet rank

Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister on Monday (December 30), while former chief minister Ashok Chavan took oath as cabinet minister in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government.

Dec 30, 2019, 13:34 PM IST