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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 []

bhaskarlive 2 Sep 2026 2:30 am

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 []

bhaskarlive 2 Sep 2026 2:30 am

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

Morningstar 2 Sep 2026 2:20 am

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.

The Economic Times 2 Sep 2026 12:43 am

Food distribution to the needy in Khadki

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:42 am

Two minor boys detained for possessing firearm

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:39 am

Enquire for ICU bed before referral: Sassoon

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:38 am

Retd IAF officer cheated of Rs10L in SIR scam

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:38 am

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.

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 12:27 am

IIM N students turn brand theories into phygital models

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:22 am

School doubles up as GP office in Daryapur village

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:22 am

Amravati fire probe may lead to culpable homicide charge

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:22 am

HC: Investigate fly ash dumping in Nandgaon

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:09 am

Mahindra to set up skilling centre for workforce in Nagpur

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Lizard In Food, 31 Ashram School Students Fall Sick

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Reds Done & Dusted, C60s Donate Blood To Save Baby

The Times of India 2 Sep 2026 12:05 am

'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

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

Loose oil ban: Fadnavis gives traders 1 year to transition

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:57 pm

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 ..

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 11:33 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 11:25 pm

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

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:18 pm

Metro Phase-II Gets First Track Crossover Near Lekha Nagar

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:13 pm

Youths brandish swords, knife on Mankapur streets

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

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.

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 10:53 pm

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

India Today 1 Sep 2026 10:31 pm

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.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Sep 2026 10:23 pm

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)

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

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)

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

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.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 9:50 pm

BJP won Mira-Bhayandar civic polls with bogus votes, says Shiv Sena minister

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaiks Claim Ridiculous, Says BJP MLA Narendra Mehta

The Times of India 1 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 8:37 pm

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 []

bhaskarlive 1 Sep 2026 8:34 pm

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.

The Economic Times 1 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Maharashtra FDA crackdown continues: Food licences suspended, unsafe milk destroyed

Maharashtra FDA crackdown continues Food licences suspended unsafe milk destroyed

India Today 1 Sep 2026 8:13 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 8:07 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 7:54 pm

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

Morningstar 1 Sep 2026 7:39 pm

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.

India TV 1 Sep 2026 7:34 pm

Maharashtra government promises help to woman who ran marathon barefoot

Maharashtra government promises help to woman who ran marathon barefoot

India Today 1 Sep 2026 7:26 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 1 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 6:33 pm

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 ...

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 6:28 pm

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

Morningstar 1 Sep 2026 6:20 pm

UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests 110 crore in Maharashtra brewery

UBL has maintained its FY27 outlook of double-digit revenue growth

The Hindu Businessline 1 Sep 2026 6:02 pm

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

Mid Day 1 Sep 2026 5:54 pm