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August 14, 2023 07:19 IST
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole meets Uddhav Thackeray despite NCP chief saying won’t go with BJP, Sanjay Raut says will speak to Pawar
Mon, Aug 14, 2023August 14, 2023 00:50 IST
Family members of the deceased, however, blamed the hospital for medical negligence, questioning the Thane corporation over just one doctor per 100 patients.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023August 13, 2023 21:06 IST
He was speaking at Sangola in Solapur district after attending a function organised by the family of late Ganpatrao Deshmukh, an 11-time MLA who represented Sangola from Peasants and Workers Party (PWP).
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 11, 2023 21:20 IST
The move also indicates that the government has yet not decided on reshuffling guardian ministers of districts after inclusion of NCP ministers led by Ajit Pawar
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 11, 2023 21:12 IST
NCP president Sharad Pawar is set to begin his state-wide tour on August 17 from Beed in Marathwada region
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 11, 2023 01:17 IST
Pawar also directed to set up a five-member committee of senior officials to study new ideas and measures to increase tax collection.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 11, 2023 01:13 IST
The minister has expressed concerns as those eligible for the central scheme will be benefited in the state sponsored scheme in the latest budget announced.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 10, 2023 14:34 IST
The journalist was beaten up after he allegedly said CM Shinde’s meeting with the parents of a girl who was raped and killed was an eyewash.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 07, 2023 21:06 IST
The programme then landed in controversy over the extravagant cost associated with it despite it being an in-house production and shot inside the studio in Mantralaya with available set up. It was telecasted then on Sahyadri television channel of Doordarshan.
Tue, Aug 08, 2023August 06, 2023 02:16 IST
While sources said Patil has had meetings about the possible move with Ajit Pawar and his contemporary Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Patil said no such move is on the cards.
Wed, Aug 09, 2023August 05, 2023 01:46 IST
The Department of Finance granted refund on account of zero rated exports without obtaining proof of exports.
Sat, Aug 05, 2023August 04, 2023 19:10 IST
The bill provides for payment of compensation within one month and provision for 12 per cent per annum interest in case of delayed payment.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023August 04, 2023 18:19 IST
Two schemes namely centrally-sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) students and State-funded Post-Matric Scholarship to Vimukt Jati Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students were taken up for detailed scrutiny in the Performance Audit.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023August 03, 2023 20:03 IST
Participating in a discussion initiated by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis narrated how all three of them — Shinde, Fadnavis himself and Ajit Pawar — have changed roles since 2019.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023August 03, 2023 01:01 IST
Commenting on the issue of atrocities against women, Fadnavis said that it is a serious issue across the country.
Thu, Aug 03, 2023August 01, 2023 21:01 IST
A delegation led by Congress legislative party leader Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday submitted a letter to Speaker Rahul Rarvekar, nominating Wadettiwar as the new Leader of Opposition.
Sun, Aug 06, 2023July 31, 2023 19:39 IST
When enquired with the CM office, no reason was given for the absence of Pawar from both the events.
Tue, Aug 01, 2023July 28, 2023 21:02 IST
According to leaders who are part of the scheduling of Pawar’s tour, his first leg will be in Marathwada region starting from Tuljapur in Osmanabad.
Tue, Aug 08, 2023July 28, 2023 13:28 IST
No badmouthing, little hurry to showcase strength, no plans on horizon for promised yatra by Pawar Senior, empty benches in House, all tell a story; meanwhile, Ajit showers funds as FM.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023July 27, 2023 21:05 IST
Congress MLA Varsha Gaikwad alleged that all the changes are being brought to ensure a profit to Adani
Sun, Jul 30, 2023July 25, 2023 22:06 IST
Samant approached Pawar and assured him of a meeting regarding issuance of pending notification for the setting up of an industrial area in the latter's constituency.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023July 24, 2023 23:54 IST
"Funds for developmental programmes matter the most to newcomer MLAs, unlike those who have won the election twice or thrice. Lack of funds and works make it difficult for newcomers to tackle the electorate," a leader from Congress said.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023July 23, 2023 19:51 IST
In the fatal category, over-speeding has resulted in 18 accidents while sleepiness/tiredness has resulted in 10 accidents resulting in 29 and 41 deaths respectively. In four instances of tyre burst, 10 people have lost their lives. Out of a total of 624 accidents, 279 have gone without any injury to people.
Mon, Jul 31, 2023July 21, 2023 22:51 IST
On July 2, the former Leader of Opposition and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar joined the present government along with eight other ministers.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023July 21, 2023 04:40 IST
Chavan, while raising the issue, had asked Ajit Pawar to speak in the GST council to convey worries of traders across the state about the possible harassment by agencies like Enforcement Directorate if the decision goes through.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023