'Wagh Nakh’ Used by Maratha Warrior King Shivaji To Kill Afzal Khan To Return Home From UK
Shivaji's 'Wagh Nakh' To Come Hoom: This iconic historical artefact has been on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. State Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar is scheduled to visit London later this month to formalize the return through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Sep 08, 2023, 10:36 AM IST
'Say 'VANDE MATARAM' instead of 'HELLO': Government officials can't say 'Hello' on phone till THIS date
Maharashtra Politics: Sudhir Mungantiwar, who was made the Minister of Cultural Affairs in the state government make a new announcement for government officials on August 14 that government officials in Maharashtra will no longer say 'Hello' when they pick up the phone. Now they will have to say 'Vande Mataram' when anyone picks up the phone.
Aug 14, 2022, 23:39 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
BREAKING NEWS: Phone-tapping charges baseless, Maharashtra govt free to probe: BJP rebuts Shiv Sena
BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar said that Maharashtra govt's phone-tapping charges were utterly unfounded and baseless.
Jan 24, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
BJP to adopt a policy of wait and watch: Sudhir Mungantiwar
"The BJP core team meeting has concluded. The political situation in the state was discussed in the meeting. On its basis, BJP is taking the stand of `wait and watch`," said senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar here on Monday.
Nov 12, 2019, 07:22 AM IST
Drought-hit Maharashtra farmers given Rs 4,461 crore: Govt
Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, while tabling the additional budget for 2019-20 in the assembly, saidthe sum of Rs 4,461 crore has been credited as a grant in bank accounts of 66,88,422 farmersin 17,985 villages spread over 26 drought -affected districts.
Jun 18, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
Maharashtra Budget 2019: FM Mungantiwar announces major provisions for water, irrigation
The Maharashtra Legislature comprises the Assembly and the Council, hence the state budget is presented simultaneously by a cabinet minister and a junior minister in the Lower and Upper House, respectively.
Jun 18, 2019, 16:54 PM IST
Maha minister fumes over Payal Rohatgi's controversial tweet, says 'strict action' will be taken
Bollywood actress Payal Rohatgi has landed herself in fresh trouble after she tweeted about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's caste. Her controversial remark has invited wrath of many and later she had to apologise for her comment.
Jun 04, 2019, 19:22 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly approves interim budget without debate
State Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Wednesday presented an interim budget for 2019-20 having an estimated revenue deficit of Rs 19,784 crore and provision of special fund for farm loan waiver.
Feb 28, 2019, 12:14 PM IST
Under fire, Maharashtra govt may take ordinance route to ban dance bars
Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar hinted that the state govt may take the ordinance route on the issue.
Jan 18, 2019, 18:30 PM IST
Maneka guns for Maharashtra minister over tigress death; worry about child deaths, says Mungantiwar
Tigress Avni, who is suspected to be responsible for the deaths of 14 people in the past two years, was killed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on November 2.
Nov 06, 2018, 19:05 PM IST
Maharashtra Budget 2018: Rs 8,233 crore allocated for irrigation projects
This is the fourth budget of the Maharashtra finance minister.
Mar 09, 2018, 06:40 AM IST
Union Budget will ensure balanced growth: Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Thursday said the Union Budget gives priority to balanced development of rural and urban areas.
Feb 01, 2018, 22:47 PM IST
Maharashtra: Opposition seeks immediate discussion in House on building collapse
The chief minister visited the collapse site last night and said he has directed the commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to investigate the accident and submit a report within 15 days.
Jul 26, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
BJP, Shiv Sena spar with each other ahead of Amit Shah-Uddhav Thackeray meet
In the past, the Shiv Sena had deviated from supporting NDA candidates on at least two occasions.
Jun 15, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
GST implementation won't jeopardise Mumbai security: Maharashtra finance minister
Mungantiwar's assurance came in response to Shiv Sena MLA Sunil Prabhu fears that there won't be any more checks of the vehicles at Mumbai entry points after abolition of octroi, with the GST coming into force.
May 21, 2017, 21:40 PM IST
Maharashtra Government allocates Rs 8,233 crore for irrigation projects
The Maharashtra Government on Saturday allocated Rs. 8, 233 crore for various irrigation projects for farmers during the budget presentation.
Mar 18, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Talk to Shiv Sena leaders on seat sharing, Fadnavis asks partymen
In a bid to forge an alliance with Shiv Sena for the upcoming elections to 10 municipal corporations and 26 Zilla Parishads, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has asked party leaders to initiate talks with their Sena counterparts to explore seat sharing possibilities.
Jan 10, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Maharashtra to appoint 1 crore 'tree ambassadors' to conserve forests
Lauding the dedicated efforts of forest officials and the staff in making the earlier tree plantation drive in July a great success, Mungntiwar assured them all cooperation in their endeavour for forest and wildlife conservation.
Sep 30, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
Congress responsible for drought in state, says Maharashtra's finance minister
Maharashtra`s Latur District is the worst hit in the state, with people standing in line for as long three to five hours in scorching heat to fill water.
Apr 28, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
