Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan today resigned from the post hours after he was transferred to Mizoram by the government.
The bank begins operations with seven branches. It will be a universal bank, but will primarily serve women, taking care of their special needs and requirements. The number of branches will go up to 25 by March-end.
Sanjay Dutt, who has been ordered by the Supreme Court to return to jail to complete a five year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, today said he has not sought any pardon and will surrender in time.
Maharashtra Government should set the priority for irrigation projects, Governor K Sankaranarayanan has said, cautioning against spreading the limited resources "thin" over many projects.