Farmers’ protest which was till now confined to Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh will now take a nationwide turn with 62 farmers’ organisations to hold a nationwide protest from Sunday. The action was decided in a meeting held in Delhi a day before. It is scheduled that from June 11 until[Read More…]
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Maharashtra: Dalit woman beaten and stripped over theft allegation, 23 arrested
A Dalit woman, 50-years-old, was beaten up and stripped in public over allegations of having tried to steal a pair of bullocks in Buldana district, Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. So far, 23 people have been arrested in connection with the incident under IPC sections 324 (assault), 354 (assault or[Read More…]
Maharashtra irrigation scam: ED may probe Ajit Pawar
Years after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry against two senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders Ajit Pawar and Sunil Tatkare in the irrigation scam, the Enforcement Directorate begun to probe. This may bring former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s role under the scanner. The central investigation agency sought[Read More…]
All farmer loans can’t be waived off: Maharashtra CM
After Maharashtra farmers took to the streets, seeking relief from the debts, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis hit out at the Opposition, saying it was fanning the issue for political advantages. The CM did acknowledge the farmers’ loan waiver demand, but said the state can only manage to waive of some[Read More…]
Farmers begin indefinite strike in Maharashtra: No supply of produce from today
Maharashtra farmers from numerous villages across Maharashtra are on a strike from Thursday demanding loan waiver from the government. In the protest, these farmers will stop sending their produce to the markets. They have been seeking a loan waiver and a better price for their produce that have been going[Read More…]
13 reasons why India needs to talk about Suicide
Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, adapted from novel by the same name by Jay Asher has generated much debate and controversy since it has been aired. The series is based on 13 tapes by Hannah Baker that she records before committing suicide. Each tape holds one person responsible and the[Read More…]
‘Hindi Medium’ declared tax-free in Maharashra and Gujarat
The much-hyped movie “Hindi Medium” has been declared tax-free in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar starrer has an important message, that is blended with essential humour. Producers Dinesh Vijan and Bhushan would personally like to thank the Chief Ministers of both these states[Read More…]
Maharashtra: No junk food in school canteens
In an attempt to keep children away from junk and unhealthy food, the Maharashtra government on Monday imposed a ban on the sale of `High in Fat, Salt and Sugar’ (HFSS) food at school canteens across the state. According to a Government Resolution (GR), 12 categories of food items will not be[Read More…]
Ayurveda textbook to enlighten on ‘how to conceive baby boy
Obsession with the male child is still a sad reality in India. It thrives in the nooks and cranny of our mindsets, cosseted by centuries of conditioning and manifesting itself in various contexts. For instance, as per a recent report, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS), administered by the Maharashtra[Read More…]
Senior Congress leader Gurudas Kamat quits from all party posts
In a major jolt to Congress, its senior leader and AICC general secretary Gurudas Kamat has quit from all posts in the party, according to a statement on Wednesday. “I had met Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi last week on Wednesday and discussed to be relieved from all responsibilities,” he[Read More…]
Three women naxals arrested in joint operation
3 IS suspects arrested from UP, Mumbai & Jalandhar
Maharashtra: Eight Karnataka students drown at Vayri coast, three rescued
In an unfortunate incident, eight engineering students, including two girls from Belgaum in Karnataka drowned in the sea off Malvan, Sindhudurg, in Maharashtra on Saturday afternoon. Another three were rescued by the locals and one of them is in serious condition and undergoing treatment at hospital. Reportedly, the victims were[Read More…]
Maharashtra: Swine flu death toll crosses 100
Maharashtra Assembly revokes suspension of MLAs
Maharashtra: Bill to regulate Ola, Uber operations, tariff passed
App-based cabs service providers such as Ola and Uber will no longer be able to escape with tariff as the state government will now control operations of aggregators including their tariff, through the new legislation cleared by the state Assembly. The state has also decided to guard good samaritans, who[Read More…]
More than 5,000 lawyers in Maharashtra, Goa protest against Advocates Bill
More than 5,000 lawyers from various courts all over Maharashtra, Goa, Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli abstained from work on Friday to protest against the proposed Advocates Amendment Bill, 2017. The call for the protest was given by the Bar Council of India. “Majority lawyers did not attend the[Read More…]
First heat wave, kills three in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, two persons lost their lives as the first phase of summer in India hits the state on Friday. Maharashtra has also received warning from the Met department of a “moderate heat wave” in some areas. Many parts of Maharashtra recorded a maximum of 40 degree Celsius and[Read More…]
Maharashtra: Rs 1.5 lakh stents will now cost Rs 7K, says govt
Bringing a sign of relief to thousands of Cardiac patients, the Maharashtra government has said that the medical devices like stents and catheters must be sold at the maximum retail price (MRP). These patients are charged 300% to 400% the cost of stents, a tiny metal tube implanted into the[Read More…]
Exclusive: NCP merging with Congress?
Ever since veteran leader Sharad Pawar formed the Nationalist Congress Party in 1999, one question that always loomed large – will Sharad Pawar ever go back into the Congress fold? So far, there were straight denials to this question but now the tide may be turning. Notably, Pawar has never[Read More…]
Maharashtra: No plans to increase mono-rail fares
Shiv Sena gives a shutdown call in Osmanabad
Sena MP barred from flying after assault on AI staffer
Maharashtra: Doctors strike spreading to other states
As Bombay faces a heath crisis scenario after junior doctor strike continues to strike despite the state court and government highly condemning the move. As per the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), a letter was issued to all the doctors protesting to resume to work immediately however, some continue[Read More…]