Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
Ajit Pawar defends decision to divert SC/ST funds to Ladki Bahin scheme
On Sunday, Ajit Pawar visited the Sampurna Van, a biodiversity park run by Jan Sahayog, a charitable trust in Sambhaji Nagar.
Published on May 05, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Javed Akhtar calls for all-out war on Pak
The famous lyricist also cautioned Indians against attacking Kashmiris, saying they were they were the first to fight against Pakistan in 1948 before the Indian Army intervened in the conflict
Published on May 02, 2025 08:04 AM IST
NCP (SP) state chief urges Maharashtrians to unite
In an open letter addressed to the people on the occasion of the state’s foundation day, Patil said though Maharashtra had performed well in the past in fields like economy, society, culture, industry and education, it had been lagging behind for some time
Published on May 02, 2025 08:00 AM IST
State govt prevents 29 child marriages on Akshay Tritiya
Maharashtra officials halted 29 child marriages on Akshay Tritiya, emphasizing their commitment to eradicate the practice and protect children's futures.
Published on May 01, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Oppn parties hail caste census, Ambedkar calls it a ‘fraudulent decision’
However, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar called it a “fraudulent decision”
Updated on May 01, 2025 05:44 AM IST
New connector for Bandra-Worli Sealink from Bandstand
The new connector, announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, will be a 1.26-km road connecting the Bandra Fort at Bandstand to the sealink
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Maharashtra plans to transfer professional tax collection rights to local bodies
On Monday, the state government issued an order announcing the formation of a committee of officials from the tax and finance departments to study the ‘Gujarat Pattern’ of professional tax collection. The committee has been tasked with submitting its report within 20 days
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Shinde rebukes party MLA for criticising police
Shinde’s statement came a day after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who heads the police department, expressed displeasure over the MLA’s remarks
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Ramp up growth to achieve $1-trillion goal, state told
The Maharashtra Institute for Transformation (Mitra), a government think tank, suggested leveraging available capital expenditure space, off-budget funding and boosting the growth of backward districts
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:52 AM IST
CM orders formation of squad to monitor charitable hospitals
The development comes close on the heels of the Dinanath Mangeshkar charitable hospital in Pune allegedly refusing treatment to Tanisha Bhise, a pregnant woman who was unable to pay a hefty deposit, leading to her death
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Maharashtra’s fishermen get farmer status
The proposal, approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday, is expected to open up a range of benefits for those engaged in fishing, including access to subsidies, insurance, discounted loans, and credit facilities at par with farmers
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:12 AM IST
In a fortnight, 2.5x more water tankers needed across state
With the summer advancing and temperatures hitting record new highs every so often, the average water stock available in the state’s dams is only 37.96%
![Nashik [Maharashtra], Apr 20 (ANI): Women face hardships in their quest to get water from a well for daily use amid water crisis in Borichivari village of Taluka Peth, in Nashik on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (ANI Grab)](https://test.everynews.info/ht-img/img/2025/04/22/150x84/Nashik--Maharashtra---Apr-20--ANI---Women-face-har_1745350165252.jpg "Nashik [Maharashtra], Apr 20 (ANI): Women face hardships in their quest to get water from a well for daily use amid water crisis in Borichivari village of Taluka Peth, in Nashik on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (ANI Grab)")
Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Maharashtra: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray indicate willingness to work together
The two leaders said separately that they were willing to come together in the interest of Maharashtra and Marathi people by keeping aside the differences.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 06:15 PM IST
Aaditya opposes environmental cost of 4 mega-projects, including Gargai dam
The projects are: the Gargai dam project in Thane and Palghar; the hematite and quartzite mining project in Gadchiroli district; a road for maintenance of power lines in the Tadoba Tiger Reserve; and the Marki Mangli mining block in Yavatmal district
Published on Apr 19, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Political row erupts over compulsory Hindi in primary education
Controversy has erupted after the state government on Wednesday announced that Hindi would be a compulsory third language for students from Classes 1 to 5, starting from the academic year 2025-26
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:40 AM IST
New design for Taraporevala Aquarium to be unveiled soon
The new, 12-storey building will house an aquarium floor and main tank, restaurant, office space and parking for 140 vehicles
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:22 AM IST
New Sena vs Sena brawl erupts over 2-year-old murder in Sindhudurg
The victim, Siddhivinayak Bidwalkar, was abducted in March 2023 over a dispute concerning the repayment of ₹22,000 in an illegal liquor deal. Last week, a viral video showed Bidwalkar being brutally tortured and beaten before his murder
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Phule: Saamana questions CM’s silence over Brahmins objecting to movie
Originally set to release on April 11, the film’s launch was postponed by two weeks after Brahmin organisations in Maharashtra watched the trailer
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 02:37 PM IST
Sugar mills linked with NCP minister, BJP MLA among 15 that underpaid farmers
More sugar mills are likely receive revenue recovery certificates as the industry is facing a severe crisis, said PR Patil, chairman, Maharashtra State Co-Operative Sugar Factories Federation
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Shinde directs BMC to halt water tanker rules till June 15
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association (MWTA) is protesting against a notice issued by the BMC to owners of private wells that supply water tankers to the city
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Finance dept releases ₹120 cr for payment of salaries to MSRTC staff
A government resolution (GR) authorising the release of funds was issued after transport minister and MSRTC chairman Pratap Sarnaik held a meeting with finance department officials on Friday afternoon
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Govt’s cash crunch leads to MSRTC employees getting only 56% of their salary
Following the intervention of deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, the finance department said that funds would be released by April 15
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:32 AM IST
State to build med colleges, augment hosps using ₹4k cr ADB loan
Work on new medical colleges and upgradation of government hospitals will be completed within the next five years, said Dheeraj Kumar, secretary, medical education department
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Shinde’s water sports project in Munawale stalled for lack of green NOCs
When contacted, Manoj Suryawanshi, managing director of MTDC, confirmed that permissions from the environment and forest departments were pending along with an NOC from the local gram panchayat
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Kokate insults farmers again; govt says will apologise
This time, he has accused them of deliberately defaulting on crop loans, in the hope of benefitting from a farm loan waiver, and then lavishing the money thus saved on functions such as weddings and engagements
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:32 AM IST
16,344 cases of malnutrition in children in Mumbai suburban area
The survey was conducted by anganwadi workers in February 2025, under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme
Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:10 AM IST
‘Voted against Waqf Bill to oppose BJP’s intentions to grab land’: Uddhav Thackeray
He said that on one hand BJP leaders made speeches appeasing Muslims while advocating the bill, while on the other they targetted those who voted against the bill.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 01:54 PM IST
State forms ‘Urban Design Cell’ to enhance aesthetics of cities
According to the order, 421 planning authorities across the state, including 28 municipal corporations and 234 municipal councils, must appoint non-governmental members and experts to the ‘Urban Design Cell’ in accordance with prescribed guidelines
Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) opposes garbage collection fees, will launch mass movement
The BMC on Monday proposed a user fee for the daily collection of solid waste from individual flats, for which residents will be charged a monthly fee in the range of ₹100 to ₹1,000
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:42 AM IST
MVA partners issue whip over Waqf bill
On Tuesday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reminded the Shiv Sena (UBT) about the stand taken by party founder, late Bal Thackeray
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:22 AM IST