Four persons have died due to a major landslide in Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Maharashtra’s Raigad. At least three persons sustained injuries in the incident. Rescue operation is underway, so far, 30 people have been rescued. Soon after the incident, the Raigad Police set up a control room to monitor the situation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the site of the landslide in Irshalwadi village and took stock of the situation. NDRF teams have rushed to the site amid reports of at least 100 persons feared to be trapped. The landslide occurred around 11 pm on Wednesday at Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil. Home Minister Amit Shah Condoled the lost lives in the incident.
20 July,2023 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the state’s finance minister, presented the state budget on Thursday. This is also the Eknath Shinde-led government's first budget for the year 2023-24 in the state assemblyThe Maharashtra Budget is based on the principle of ‘Panchamrut’, with a focus on farmers, women, youth, employment, and environment. Watch the 10 highlights of the Maharashtra Budget 2023-24.
14 March,2023 01:53 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party MLAs wearing garlands of onions staged a protest at the Maharashtra assembly this morning as the wholesale prices of onions witnessed a steep fall yesterday. The wholesale prices of onions, which had been on a constant decline in the state, fell from ₹ 4 to ₹ 2 per kg yesterday, angering the farmers.
28 February,2023 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai
The debate has once again intensified on the death of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his ex-manager Disha Salian. This matter has once again been raised from the Parliament of the country to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra. Earlier in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, BJP leader Nitish Rane had demanded Aditya Thackeray's Narco Test to be conducted so that the truth of Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian's death could be revealed. On this whole issue, Aditya Thackeray said that by making personal allegations, efforts are being made to divert attention from other issues. On the other hand, NCP involved in Maha Vikas Aghadi is seen standing with Aditya Thackeray on this matter. However, once again the case of Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Sanyal has come out. The possibility of fierce politics is also visible on this issue.
29 December,2022 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai
As per a resolution passed in Maharashtra's state assembly on Tuesday, Karnataka's government is being accused of oppressing and unfairly treating the Marathi population in border states. This comes just days after the Karnataka assembly passed a resolution reiterating its determination not to cede any land from its borders and condemning Maharashtra's attempts to stir passion on an issue which is now a "completed chapter”.The resolution said: “Maharashtra condemns Karnataka government’s anti-Marathi stance and how the Marathi population living in border areas have been receiving secondary treatment for years, they have been oppressed and treated unfairly.” It aimed at bringing back 865 Marathi-speaking villages in Karnataka, to Maharashtra.
28 December,2022 02:54 PM IST
The bypoll for the assembly constituency of Andheri east is underway. Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena faction's candidate Rutuja Latke is expected to win comfortably following the withdrawal of the BJP's candidate. The bypoll was necessitated due to the death of Rutuja Latke’s husband and Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke in May this year. A lot of political drama surrounded the run-up to the bypoll, as Rutuja Latke's resignation from the (BMC) was delayed. The counting will happen on Nov 6
03 November,2022 11:43 PM IST
MLAs of Eknath Shinde-faction on July 03 came out of Hotel Trident in Mumbai. A bus carrying Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and MLAs were seen leaving for the state Assembly. Also, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other BJP MLAs arrive at the State Assembly on July 03 to elect the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker. The election for the post of Assembly Speaker will be held today.
04 July,2022 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai
BJP candidate Rahul Narwekar has been elected as the new Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on July 03. Narwekar received a total of 164 votes in support. Rahul Narwekar opponent Rajan Salvi bagged 107 votes.
04 July,2022 04:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Twelve Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were suspended on Monday (July 5) on the charges of creating a ruckus in the House and misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav. Jadhav alleged that the legislators verbally abused and manhandled him while he was seated in the Speaker’s chamber. The opposition party has claimed political vendetta behind the suspension.
06 July,2021 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai
The Assembly Elections will take place in Maharashtra on October 21, 2019, to elect a new Legislative Assembly. Here's a look at the current political scenario in Maharashtra.
15 October,2019 06:54 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
