Maharashtra govt

Don't pay power bills, other dues to govt: Sharad Pawar to farmers

Pawar said if the government is "of no use to people", then people should not cooperate with it.

Dec 12, 2017, 18:55 PM IST

Maharashtra govt settles 41 lakh farmers' accounts amounting to Rs 19,537 cr

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday settled a total of 41 lakh accounts of farmers amounting to Rs 19,537 crore.

Dec 07, 2017, 00:48 AM IST

Citizens should pay for protection as per revised policy: Maharashtra to HC

Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni told a bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice MS Sonak that citizens could not make a claim to receive police protection as a matter of "right".

Nov 30, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP to resign from Maharashtra govt, face mid-term polls

Shiv Sena and BJP are Maharashtra's ruling partners.

Oct 08, 2017, 21:47 PM IST

Maharashtra govt will 'shame' people who defecate in open: Fadnavis

Fadnavis was addressing a gathering here, organised to declare urban Maharashtra Open Defecation Free (ODF).

Oct 01, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Sena holds out threat to quit Maha govt

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut castigated the BJP-led governments in Maharashtra and at the Centre.

Sep 19, 2017, 01:01 AM IST

Sanjay Dutt case: How could jail officials judge actor’s good conduct in two months? HC asks Maharashtra govt

The high court also sought to know how is the good conduct and behaviour of a convict ascertained, and on what basis and criteria the actor was granted early remission.

Jul 27, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

Sanjay Dutt case: Actor can be sent back to jail if rules flouted, Maharashtra govt tells HC

The Maharashtra government on Thursday told Bombay High Court that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who completed his term and was released in February 2016 can be sent back to jail if it's found that any rules were flouted in giving parole.

Jul 27, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Maharashtra govt mulls taskforce to curb child trafficking

 The Maharashtra government will consider setting up a special task force to curb child trafficking, Minister of State for Home Ranjit Pati told the state Legislative Council on Wednesday.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Shouldn't the departure of once world's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed have been smoother?

People might not agree but Eman Ahmed left India in a lot of chaos.

May 07, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

Eman Ahmed's chaotic exit from India compels Maharashtra govt to issue guidelines to deal with patients from abroad

The minister yesterday instructed officials to prepare a note in this regard so that it could be issued to all hospitals.

May 06, 2017, 12:40 PM IST

Highway liquor ban to hit Maharashtra govt by Rs 11,000 crore; 13,000 vends to shut shops

The order means that the licenses of liquor outlets which fall in the red zone will not be renewed after March 31.

Mar 31, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Shiv Sena part of govt to 'control' anti-people policies: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday claimed that his party is functioning as a corrective force by being part of governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra to "control" the anti-people policies.

Feb 12, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Maharashtra to keep vigil on local fund-raisers for Zakir Naik's IRF

A day after Centre outlawed for five years Islamic Research Foundation promoted by controversial preacher Zakir Naik, Maharashtra government has decided to keep a close watch on those locals and organisations who continue to fund the NGO and would treat them as "anti-social elements".

Nov 17, 2016, 00:37 AM IST

Maharashtra govt announces new housing policy for providing affordable houses to all

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Sep 03, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Maharashtra govt to write to PM for CBI probe into disappearance of tiger

Rescuers, wildlife experts and volunteers have been scouring the forest, trying to locate the 250-kilogram tiger, who was last spotted on April 18.

Aug 24, 2016, 02:09 AM IST

German Bakery blast: Maharashtra govt challenges verdict commuting death penalty of Himayat Baig

Baig, who was handed death sentence by a Pune court, was first acquitted of all terror charges by the Bombay High Court earlier this year. 

Jun 30, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

Shani Shingnapur row: Woman activist welcomes Bombay HC's notice to govt seeking reply by Feb 16

Activist Trupti Desai on Saturday welcomed Bombay High Court's move to issue notice to the Union Government, the Maharashtra Government and the Ahmednagar District administration over the Shani Shingnapur matter.

Jan 30, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

Relaxation for liquor shops on Eid-e-Milad in Maharashtra; Opposition slams move

Maharashtra government has allowed alcohol shops to remain open from late night till wee hours on Eid-e-Milad, along with Christmas and New Year's Eve, prompting the Congress and AIMIM to accuse it of disregarding the sentiments of Muslims over demand for liquor ban on that day.

Dec 22, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Focus on ground realities than making cities smart: Uddhav Thackeray

 Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday asked the BJP-led Centre and the Maharashtra government to pay attention to ground level issues plaguing the people before focusing on Smart City project.

Dec 20, 2015, 17:54 PM IST