Maharashtra Government

Ministers in Maharashtra are given responsibility of one or more districts. The announcement was awaited after the formation of the new BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena government last month. The state has 36 districts.

Maharashtra govt must probe 'corruption' in Anandacha Shidha scheme: Cong leader

"Huge corruption is taking place in the Anandacha Shida scheme. The Maharashtra government must form a committee to probe irregularities," Londhe said.

Maharashtra govt has decided to allow women to lodge harassment complaints online, says Ajit Pawar

During a programme organised for "Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana" in Jalgaon on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed crimes against women an unpardonable sin and said the safety of women should be a priority

Maharashtra govt declares job training and stipend scheme

Shinde declared broad features of the new scheme, primarily targeting men, at Pandharpur in Solapur district on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi

Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra govt for denying benefits to martyr's widow under policy for ex-servicemen

The court was hearing a petition filed by Aakriti Sood, widow of late Major Anuj Sood, seeking benefits (monetary) for ex-servicemen under two government resolutions of 2019 and 2020.

Maharashtra cabinet decides to rename Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar, rename 8 Mumbai railway stations with British Era names

The cabinet has also approved to construct a sea link between Uttan (Bhayander) and Virar (Palghar).

26/11 victim to get house under EWS quota: Maharashtra govt to HC

The decision comes two weeks after the high court came down heavily on the state for failing to consider Rotawan's request for house allotment with sensitivity and basic human rights.

Maharashtra lost Foxconn-Vedanta project due to MVA govt's fault: CM Eknath Shinde

"The allegations of key projects and institutions leaving Mumbai and Maharashtra are false. The state lost Foxconn-Vedanta project because MVA government didn't help them at all," he said.

Maharashtra govt order asks officials to issue Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas

A government resolution (GR) asked the officials to translate old documents having references to Kunbis and written in Urdu and 'Modi' script (which was used to write Marathi language in earlier times). These documents are to be digitised, attested and then put in public domain.

Maharashtra government rolls out financial scheme for empowerment and welfare of girl child

The decision was announced by Shinde after presiding over a state cabinet meeting here.

Maharashtra government to upgrade soil testing centres in tehsils

There has been a drop in carbon content in the soil, which has affected land fertility in many parts of the state, he said.

HC grants interim stay on Jalgaon collector's order restricting entry to mosque

A single bench of Justice R M Joshi of the Aurangabad bench of the HC issued notice to the respondents in the plea and posted the matter for further hearing after two weeks.

Maharashtra Politics Highlights: MLA Devendra Bhuyar from Sharad Pawar faction joins Ajit Pawar

NCP Crisis Highlights: Ajit Pawar faction to hold crucial meeting with MLAs and office bearers in Mumbai, while Sharad Pawar's loyalists scheduled to meet him at YB Chavan Centre today.

Mumbai cluster development policy: Maharashtra govt announces 50% premium waiver for 1 year

This will boost redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai city, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said

Maha government's health scheme to include more ailments for needy patients: CM Eknath Shinde

He was speaking at a midnight blood donation camp organised by the Thane unit of the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena here.

Banner with Nathuram Godse's name seen in Fadnavis's constituency, oppn says attempt to glorify him

The banner, which had the name `Nathuram Hindu Mahasabha’ along with pictures of Godse as well as V D Savarkar and a `registration number’ was later removed by police.

Maharashtra govt approves 6% hike in DA for MSRTC employees

The hike will put a financial burden of Rs 15 crore per month on the state-owned public transport body.

Maha govt orders change in writing style of two Marathi letters

"The letters 'La' and 'Sha' are written in a different way currently. This style has influence of Hindi.

Maha govt comes under fire over Tata-Airbus aircraft project shifting to Gujarat

Former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday accused the Shinde government of not being serious about the state's progress and criticised it for "failing to protect the state's interests".

Maharashtra govt declares state 'controlled area' to prevent spread of Lumpy Skin Disease

Cases have been since found in 185 villages across Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Akola, Dhule, Pune, Satara, Latur, Aurangabad, Beed, Buldhana, Amravati, Osmanabad, Kolhapur, Sangli, Yeotmal, Parbhani, Solapur and Washim districts.

Metro car shed in Aarey threatens not just leopards, but wide range of animals, warn activists

Apart from leopards, a wide range of species of flora and fauna is found in the Aarey forest, an 1,800 acre area termed as the city’s ‘green lung’, located in suburban Goregaon and adjacent to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).

Shinde, Fadnavis in Delhi today to finalise Maharashtra Cabinet

The two leaders will likely meet Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command before a final decision on the ministers and portfolios is taken.

Maharashtra assembly session: BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected new speaker

BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was elected the speaker on Day 1 of the two-day special session of the assembly

Maha CM Shinde-led Sena faction seals legislative party office in Vidhan Bhavan

The four-day old Shiv Sena-BJP government will face the floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning here on Sunday.

Maharashtra Assembly session from today; Shinde govt to face floor test on July 4

The election to the post of the Speaker of the House will be held Sunday after the House proceedings begin at 11 am, an official said.