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Trupti Desai to visit Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur today; police ask her to wear saree

Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade leader Trupti Desai had spearheaded a successful campaign seeking entry for women in Shani Shingnapur shrine.

Apr 13, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Act against temple trustees denying entry to women: Sena MLA

The Maharashtra government should take action under criminal law against the temple trustees who deny entry to the women, a Shiv Sena legislator said in the Assembly here on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

After Shani Shingnapur victory, Trupti Desai sets her eyes on Kolhapur's Mahalakshmi Temple

In a historic decision that broke a 400-year-old tradition, the Shani Shingnapur Trust decided to open the chauthara (platform) of the temple to everyone, including women. 

Apr 09, 2016, 08:15 AM IST

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Feb 09, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Maharashtra Legislative Council Election Results 2015: Shiv Sena, Congress win seats in Mumbai

In Mumbai, Shiv Sena and Congress have won one seat each.

Dec 30, 2015, 10:35 AM IST

12 out of 16 candidates for MLC polls have criminal cases: ADR

Out of the 16 candidates, who are in fray for the December 27 biennial elections to eight local authorities constituencies in Maharashtra Legislative Council, 12 have criminal cases registered against them, according to election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Dec 25, 2015, 12:25 PM IST

The bullet gives a new twist: Were Pansare, Dabholkar, Kalburgi killed by same group?

In a new twist to murders of MM Kalburgi, Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar, forensic analysis of bullet cartridges suggests the probable involvement of a common group.

Dec 11, 2015, 09:57 AM IST

2.5 acres of field full of crops left open for birds' consumption by Kolhapur farmer

A farmer of Kolhapur has left 2.5 acres of the field filled with crops for the consumption of birds.

Dec 04, 2015, 21:42 PM IST

Govind Pansare case: No permission for accused's brain mapping

A magistrate's court here on Friday extended the judicial custody of Samir Gaikwad, arrested in the Govind Pansare murder case, till October 23, while denying the permission to subject him to brain-mapping test.

Oct 09, 2015, 21:11 PM IST

Civic polls: Congress, NCP eye tie-up; Sena awaits BJP's response

With just a month to go for the civic polls in Kalyan-Dombivli and Kolhapur, the Congress and NCP are eyeing to join hands, just as the Shiv Sena expects a "positive response" from the BJP for a pre-poll alliance for the two municipal bodies.

Sep 30, 2015, 11:29 AM IST

Maha: Voting in Kolhapur, Kalyan-Dombivali civic bodies on Nov 1

 Elections to civic corporations of Kolhapur and Kalyan-Dombivali will be held on November 1, a poll battle in which the big four of Maharashtra politics - BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP - will be taking on each other.

Sep 28, 2015, 19:24 PM IST

Ban Sanatan Sanstha: Govind Pansare's daughter

The daughter of rationalist Govind Pansare joined the growing chorus for a ban on right wing group Sanatan Sanstha suspected to be behind his murder and said she is satisfied with Maharashtra police probe into the killing.

Sep 23, 2015, 18:51 PM IST

Ban Sanatan Sanstha: Govind Pansare's daughter

The daughter of rationalist Govind Pansare joined the growing chorus for a ban on right wing group Sanatan Sanstha suspected to be behind his murder and said she is satisfied with Maharashtra police probe into the killing.

Sep 23, 2015, 18:51 PM IST

Pansare case: Congress in Maharashtra demands ban on Sanatan Sanstha

Congress in Maharashtra on Saturday demanded immediate ban on rightwing outfit Sanatan Sanstha, a member of which has been arrested in connection with murder of Communist leader and rationalist Govind Pansare.

Sep 19, 2015, 16:00 PM IST

Pansare murder: Two from Karnataka detained for investigation

 Maharashtra Police have detained two people from Karnataka in connection with the killing of senior Communist leader Govind Pansare here in February, a police official said on Thursday.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:58 PM IST