Maha: Healthy food and balanced menu mandatory in govt meetings and canteens
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a decision to make healthy snacks and meals mandatory in government and semi-government meetings, official events, and canteens. The initiative emphasises providing balanced and nutritious food to government officers and employees during meetings, events, and training sessions, officials said on []
Recruitment for vacancies in tribal areas must be completed within 6 months: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed that detailed information regarding employees working in supernumerary posts across various government departments, along with the details of the corresponding original vacant posts, must be submitted within two weeks. Necessary action must be taken to complete the recruitment process for vacant posts in []
Maharashtra Unveils Comprehensive Drug Policy Aiming for a Drug-Free State by 2029
Mumbai, September 2: In a significant move to secure the future of the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved a comprehensive policy aimed at completely eradicating drugs and synthetic substances by 2029. With this initiative, Maharashtra becomes the first state in India to launch such a large-scale campaign under the ... Read more Maharashtra Unveils Comprehensive Drug Policy Aiming for a Drug-Free State by 2029
ABVP protests delay in release of scholarships for CAP admitted students
126-yr-old voters? Draft roll entries force electors to fill Form 8 for corrections
Mahayuti govt does not listen unless citizens resort to agitations: Supriya
No idea who will be called for hearing, unmapped voters await notices
Maharashtra 5% short of kharif sowing target; maize & pulses acreage drops
Heres Why You Shouldnt Pay For Private Tankers From Your Pocket In Pune
Onion prices rebound after last week's dip
Onion prices at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon market have rebounded after a recent fall. The average wholesale price reached 40 per kg, with retail prices remaining high. Farmers hope to recover losses after two years of subdued prices. Concerns about the kharif crop and stored onion quality are driving prices up. The government claims prices are cooling in other markets due to buffer stock sales.
Food distribution to the needy in Khadki
Address infra issues first: MIDC anti-encroachment drive in Chakan faces resistance from villagers
PMC revives Rs 75-crore furniture, textile waste plant plan in Hadapsar to check open dumping
Three-day The Schools of India Summit 2026 will be held from Oct 30
Two minor boys detained for possessing firearm
Next-Gen Birthmark Clinic in the offing at Bharati Hospital in Pune
HC orders PCMC to declare land reservation for Kasarwadi road lapsed
Enquire for ICU bed before referral: Sassoon
Retd IAF officer cheated of Rs10L in SIR scam
Nepal floods kill at least 800, civilian deaths in Manipur and more: The week in 5 charts
Last week, devastating floods in Nepal triggered due to a glacial melt killed at least 800, violence flared up in Manipur again, killing four. A fire in a hospital ICU in Maharashtra killed three babies and the CJP announced a second protest march. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from last week.
IIM N students turn brand theories into phygital models
NMC starts repairing Pratap Nagar roads after TOI highlights potholes
School doubles up as GP office in Daryapur village
Amravati fire probe may lead to culpable homicide charge
Wadala man jumps off train at Nagpur station to get to friend, dies
Resisting Medical Examination Not Obstruction Under Section 186 IPC: SC
HC: Investigate fly ash dumping in Nandgaon
Vivekananda Nagar badminton court damaged due to Taekwondo tournament
Mahindra to set up skilling centre for workforce in Nagpur
Lizard In Food, 31 Ashram School Students Fall Sick
From Alandi to Badrinath & Hogwarts, Ganesh Pandals promise a journey across worlds
MCOCA invoked on Baba Tiger-Sharif gang over staged hit on rival Bhuru
Reds Done & Dusted, C60s Donate Blood To Save Baby
'Maharashtra power utility financially comfortable post demerger'
Maharashtra has a substantial agricultural load from around 48 lakh agriculture consumers, accounting for almost 30 percent of the total electricity consumption
Loose oil ban: Fadnavis gives traders 1 year to transition
FIR filed against eight for assaulting Ugandan businessman in Mumbai pub
Sari-clad 47-year-old widow runs 3km race barefoot to help fund her daughters studies, wins 5,000
Over 25 mandals in Pune join hands to celebrate loud music system-free Dahi Handi together
NSCI Worli lease under cloud over holding non-sporting events without permission
Pune district collector imposes restrictions on use of laser lights during Ganeshotsav processions
No statements from Antilia bomb scares alleged victims: Sachin Waze plea
Maharashtra govt approves policy to eradicate drugs from the state by 2029
The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy aimed at eradicating drugs from the state by 2029 through extensive public awareness and strict action against narcotics with the participation of all departments. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive campaign, involving coordination among various departments, to create a drug-free state, a statement issued by the government said. Under the policy, strict action will be taken against the cultivation of crops that contribute to the production of illegal drugs, as well as the production, transportation, sale and consumption of natural and synthetic drugs. The policy will focus on extensive public awareness and strict action against drugs, with the participation of all departments of the state government. To ensure the successful implementation of this comprehensive policy, responsibilities have been assigned from the village level to the district, divisional and ministerial levels, the ..
MPSC exam leak: Aspirant arrested; gave 10 wrong answers to hide fraud, say police
Mumbai hospital holds sensitisation workshop for staff after complaint of religious discrimination
Mumbai: 140 BJP Yuva Morcha, MNS workers detained in Mahim
The controversy began after a video showing Amit Thackeray during a visit to a college in Maharashtra's Pune on Monday surfaced on social media and went viral
Borivli Senior Citizen Loses Rs 3.1 Lakh in SIR Scam; FIR Filed
HC slams cops over Dhantoli parking woes, says temp measures in vain
Bench Says Enforcement Drives Will Achieve Little Unless Notified Traffic And Parking Measures Are Effectively Implemented
Pedestrians Left To Risk Their Lives As City Lacks Safe Walking Spaces
NMCs 1,282-pothole Count Raises Questions As 2,772km Of TAR Roads Await Repairs Ahead Of Ganeshotsav
Youngsters flag diverted drain as possible reason behind Pandhrabodi Lakes drying
Metro Phase-II Gets First Track Crossover Near Lekha Nagar
70-year-old man released on bail in Malad road crash that left 1 dead, 6 injured
Woman Threatens False Rape Case To Extort Rs2.5 Lakh From Medical Store Owners Wife
Youths brandish swords, knife on Mankapur streets
Maharashtra puts FDA action against loose edible oil sales on hold for 1 year
Maharashtra's chief minister has deferred enforcement action on loose edible oil sales for one year. Traders must comply with the law after this mandatory transition period ends. Joint committees will guide traditional traders in making necessary business practice changes. The government will assist businesses with facilities and potential subsidies for compliance. This decision balances public health concerns with the livelihoods of many traders.
Search options in Maharashtra SIR draft list widened to include name and mobile number
Vasai-Virar illegal construction case: Bombay high court grants bail to corporator Sitaram Gupta
Maharashtra: 47-Year-Old Woman Runs Marathon in Sari Barefoot to Fund Daughters' Education
Maharashtra: 47-Year-Old Woman Runs Marathon in Sari Barefoot to Fund Daughters' Education
Rahul Gandhi: How did Maharashtras draft SIR list drop 2 crore voters, but add 39 lakh in 2024?
Use negligible, Maharashtra scraps mandatory Hindi test for govt employees
Tummidihatti-Maha-TG Meet Hints at Possible Progress, Next Meet in 3 Weeks
Telangana and Maharashtra held talks on the Tummidihatti project, with the CWC scheduling another meeting in three weeks to discuss the proposed barrage.
Supreme Court to hear bail plea of Bhima Koregaon accused Surendra Gadling on October 14
The present bail plea arises from the 2016 Surjagarh arson case, in which several vehicles transporting iron ore from Surjagarh mines in Maharashtras Gadchiroli district were allegedly set ablaze by persons associated with the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Supreme Court to hear bail plea of Bhima Koregaon accused Surendra Gadling on October 14
The present bail plea arises from the 2016 Surjagarh arson case, in which several vehicles transporting iron ore from Surjagarh mines in Maharashtras Gadchiroli district were allegedly set ablaze by persons associated with the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action planned
Maharashtra's cabinet has greenlit an ambitious policy aimed at completely eradicating drug use by 2029. This initiative engages multiple government departments and emphasizes public awareness campaigns. The approach includes strict enforcement against drug trafficking and a commitment to transform educational institutions into drug-free zones, integrating drug awareness into curricula. Key pillars of the policy include enforcement actions, supply and demand reduction strategies, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
BJP won Mira-Bhayandar civic polls with bogus votes, says Shiv Sena minister
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaiks Claim Ridiculous, Says BJP MLA Narendra Mehta
8-year-olds death in road crash in Bandra: Police say CCTV footage of spot grainy
Mumbai Man Booked After Pet Dog Bites 11-Year-Old Boy in Andheri
Maharashtra government gives loose edible oil traders one-year extension
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Maharashtra CM Fadnavis at Mantralaya with representatives of loose edible oil traders, producers and repackaging businesses
Votes being added, deleted to make BJP win, says Congress citing Maharashtra, Delhi SIR
Congress said that in West Bengal, 91% of the voter names struck off in the SIR had to be reinstated after appeals
31 students hospitalised after lizard falls into food served at Maha school
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) As many as 31 students have been hospitalised after they fell ill following the consumption of lunch served at a school in Maharashtras Chandrapur on Tuesday, officials said. Students at Shri Ambru Naik Secondary Ashram School in Nagarala, located in the Jiwati Tehsil of Maharashtras Chandrapur district, were allegedly served the []
Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit, 2 Mumbai eateries food licences over serious hygiene violations
In a significant regulatory move, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licenses for a Blinkit center and two popular Mumbai restaurants after uncovering critical hygiene and safety failings. Inspections revealed food stored dangerously close to drains and a concerning presence of cockroaches. Furthermore, officials identified uncertified food handlers and visible burns, leading the administration to assure rigorous legal consequences for those jeopardizing consumer safety.
Maharashtra FDA crackdown continues: Food licences suspended, unsafe milk destroyed
Maharashtra FDA crackdown continues Food licences suspended unsafe milk destroyed
Passenger booked after lighting diya inside Hazrat Nizamuddin-Mysuru train
According to Central Railway, the incident was reported by on-duty ticket checking staff member Raman Kumar Sharma from Khandwa to Commercial Control, Bhusaval
CISF takes over security at ISROs Propellant Complex in Raigad
The facility, located around 80 km from Mumbai and 20 km from Panvel, is part of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR) under the Department of Space
31 Students Fall Ill After Eating Contaminated Food at Maharashtra School
Pune, September 1: A serious incident has emerged from the Shri Ambru Naik Secondary Ashram School located in Nagarala, Jivati Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. Shortly after consuming their meal, students began to exhibit symptoms of illness. The students complained of nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and dizziness soon after eating. A total of 31 students were ... Read more 31 Students Fall Ill After Eating Contaminated Food at Maharashtra School
CM Devendra Fadnavis visits Anna Hazare at Bombay Hospital, wishes him long and healthy life
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday visited senior social activist Anna Hazare at the hospital in Mumbai. Anna Hazare is admitted to hospital due to poor health. Chief Minister Fadnavis wished him a speedy recovery. May you live a hundred years, Anna, the Chief Minister told him. Minister Girish Mahajan was also present during the meeting.
Maharashtra government promises help to woman who ran marathon barefoot
Maharashtra government promises help to woman who ran marathon barefoot
UBL to commission new canning line at Ellora brewery in Maharashtra
The new line will be Ellora Brewerys first canning line and among the fastest in UBLs network, with a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour
Maharashtra: 54 Nanded civic staff found absent during surprise check
A special inspection squad conducted surprise checks across various departments of the Nanded-Waghala City Municipal Corporation on Monday morning
Railways approves Kavach 4.0 rollout on 712 route km in Moradabad Division
The approved work will strengthen the divisions railway safety infrastructure through the deployment of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, the Ministry of Railways said. The implementation of Kavach 4.0 will add an advanced safety layer to train operations across the identified sections
Govt cuts dealers' sugar stock holding to 2,000 qtls to curb retail prices
The Centre on Tuesday further tightened the stock holding limit for sugar dealers, cutting it from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from September 15 to November 30, as it looked to rein in high retail prices of the sweetener. The stock holding limit of 4,000 quintals, first imposed on August 1, will, however, remain unchanged for Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, considering the specific market requirements of the region, the food ministry said in a statement. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and checking hoarding and speculative trading, the ministry added. Under the amended norms, a dealer cannot hold any stock for more than 30 days from the date of receipt, and cannot hold sugar, at any time, anywhere in the country, in excess of 2,000 quintals. Explaining the exemption for Kolkata, the ministry said the region sources sugar from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra and supplies it onward to the eastern and ...
Major Breakthrough in MPSC Paper Leak Case: Rituja Patil Arrested
Pune, September 1: The Crime Branchs Property Cell team achieved a significant breakthrough in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector recruitment paper leak case on Tuesday. Rituja Patil, a wanted suspect in the MPSC paper leak, was apprehended by the Crime Branch team in Nandurbar. On August 26, the Mumbai Crime Branch had ... Read more Major Breakthrough in MPSC Paper Leak Case: Rituja Patil Arrested
UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests 110 crore in Maharashtra brewery
UBL has maintained its FY27 outlook of double-digit revenue growth
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency return to Goa after technical issue
Flight number '6E 2102' departed North Goa at 9:16 am but soon turned back after the crew reported a technical issue. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency at nearly 9:30 am as the aircraft headed back to Goa's Manohar International Airport
