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Rule mandating Marathi for drivers sparks political stir

MUMBAI, April 25 -- Amid the tussle between unions and the state government after the latter's push for Marathi language proficiency among auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, the transport department decl... Read More


State to launch 'MahaSarathi' for simplified access to govt schemes

India, April 25 -- In a move to simplify access to welfare schemes and cut down on paperwork, the Maharashtra government is set to launch 'MahaSarathi', a unified citizen database, likely on May 1. Th... Read More


Rule mandating Marathi for drivers sparks political stir

India, April 25 --  Amid the tussle between unions and the state government after the latter's push for Marathi language proficiency among auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, the transport departmen... Read More


Marathi rule for app cab drivers too: Minister

MUMBAI, April 23 -- Not just kaali-peelis and auto rickshaws, drivers of app-based cabs and autos will also have to be fluent in Marathi, state transport minister said on Wednesday. "Going forward, kn... Read More


Tigress of Bengal is fighting alone, she must win: Uddhav

Mumbai, April 22 -- Amid the BJP's aggressive campaign to oust West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming assembly polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday lauded Baner... Read More


'Tigress of Bengal is fighting alone': Uddhav backs Mamata's return as Bengal CM

India, April 22 -- Amid the BJP's aggressive campaign to oust West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming assembly polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday lauded Banerj... Read More


State preps for El Nino-linked rainfall deficit

MUMBAI, April 21 -- The Maharashtra government is taking steps to counter the possible effects of El Niño, which is likely cause an 8% shortfall in rainfall this monsoon. This year, rainfall is estima... Read More


Irrigation costs soar despite regime change: rRs.r2.5 lakh cr needed to finish 225 projects approved since 2022

India, April 20 -- Since the BJP-led Mahayuti government first came to power in July 2022, it has approved 225 proposals for irrigation projects, including proposals for new projects worth Rs.1.18 lak... Read More


Rs.2.5 lakh cr needed to finish 225 irrigation projects cleared by Mahayuti

Mumbai, April 20 -- Since the BJP-led Mahayuti government first came to power in July 2022, it has approved 225 proposals for irrigation projects, including proposals for new projects worth Rs.1.18 la... Read More


Raigad-Pen Growth Centre rolls, agreement signed

India, April 19 -- The state government has taken the first step towards setting up the Raigad-Pen Growth Centre, one of many growth hubs in Third Mumbai, the ambitious planned city being developed ne... Read More