Vidarbha can be a role model: Mungantiwar
Even as Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia and Bhandara districts in eastern Vidarbha region have a low human development index, they have the capacity and enough resources to be developed into a model region, Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said here.
Feb 01, 2016, 10:45 AM ISTMaharashtra to conduct survey to ensure scheme benefits to villagers
In order to upgrade the quality and standard of living in rural areas, Maharashtra government in collaboration with Tata Trusts, would conduct an extensive
Jan 28, 2016, 10:49 AM ISTNCP demands adoption of odd-even plan; Maha govt open to idea
The Maharashtra govt is examining the odd-even car plan presently underway in Delhi and may emulate the formula in Mumbai if it proves to be a success.
Jan 07, 2016, 11:24 AM ISTBJP to gift 7-feet-long 'tiger' weighing 55 kg to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray
BJP will gift Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray a fibre-made replica of a tiger, the symbol of his party, as a token of friendship with its long-term ally despite the occasional tension in their ties.
Jan 05, 2016, 12:14 PM ISTSad! Mother goes missing, four tiger cubs die of starvation; SIT probe ordered
In a sad incident, four tiger cubs reportedly died due to starvation in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra.
Dec 29, 2015, 14:49 PM ISTMaharashtra govt to form new authority to manage zoos
Maharashtra government on Thursday decided to form an authority to streamline management of zoos in the state and effectively coordinate with the Central Zoo Authority.
Dec 10, 2015, 20:27 PM ISTMaharashtra govt mulls disposing unused land to raise addnl revenue
The debt-ridden Maharashtra government is mulling to dispose of its unused land of commercial value of around Rs 5,000 crore, after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave a target of raising Rs 12,000 crore to give a boost to the state exchequer.
Oct 21, 2015, 11:28 AM ISTFuel, liquor, cigarettes to cost more in Maharashtra
In its efforts to raise more funds for tackling drought in the state, Maharashtra government has decided to levy a surcharge of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel while VAT on liquor, cigarettes and beverages have also been raised by 5 per cent.
Sep 30, 2015, 18:17 PM ISTMungantiwar announces foundation to conserve mangroves
Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar Thursday announced establishment of the Mangrove and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation here.
Sep 24, 2015, 23:52 PM IST