Latur District

Maharashtra: Latur Collector Rides Bicycle To Review Norm Compliance

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 13, 2020

Latur district collector G Sreekanth rode a bicycle to check if norms related to relaxations in the lockdown are complied with and fined a shop for operating beyond deadline.

80-Year-Old Killed By Son On Father's Day Over Property Dispute: Cops

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday June 22, 2020

An 80-year-old man was killed and four others sustained injuries in a fight over division of land in in Maharashtra's Latur district, police said on Monday.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Father Over Land Dispute In Maharashtra: Cops

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 21, 2020

A man allegedly killed his 65-year-old father in Chakur tehsil of Maharashtra's Latur district over a land dispute, the police said on Sunday.

Maharashtra Man Shoots Friend Dead With Father's Gun, Both Arrested: Cops

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2019

A 35-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his friend during an argument in Maharashtra's Latur district, the police said on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Farmer Allegedly Kills Self Over Weak Monsoon, Indebtedness

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

A 45-year-old farmer from parched Latur district of Maharashtra allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at his farm apparently due to indebtedness and dry spell, police said on Tuesday.

BJP Going All Out To Make Dent In Congress Fortress Nanded

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 10, 2019

The BJP is making a determined bid to wrest Maharashtra's Nanded Lok Sabha seat, a citadel of the Congress from where its state president and former chief minister Ashok Chavan is seeking a re-election. Nanded, located in Marathwada region, is one the two seats that the Congress managed to win out of the total 48 constituencies in the state in the ...

"Congress Responsible For Creation Of Pakistan In 1947", Says PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held the Congress responsible for the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Addressing a poll rally in Maharashtra's Latur district, PM Modi also appeared to be treading sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot.

Maharashtra Woman Attempts To Live-Stream Suicide, Stopped By Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday January 7, 2019

A 30-year-old woman from Latur district in Maharashtra live-streamed her suicide attempt on social media following which the police rushed to her place and rescued her, an official said Monday.

School Allegedly Forces Student To Stay Back Over Unpaid Fees

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 2, 2018

A school in Maharashtra's Latur district allegedly forced a seven-year-old boy to stay back as his parents had not paid the fees. A case has been registered against officials of the school.

Debt-Ridden Farmer Allegedly Commits Suicide In Maharashtra Farm

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 11, 2018

A 55-year-old debt-ridden farmer allegedly committed suicide by consuming pesticide at his farm in Latur district in Maharashtra, police said Tuesday.

PM Modi Doesn't Let Us Sleep Till Project A Is Completed: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 31, 2018

Once a project is sanctioned, Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not let the concerned ministers and officers sleep till it is completed, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.

Inspired By Cleanliness Drive, Maharashtra Couple Names Child 'Swachhata'

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 31, 2018

A month-old baby in Maharashtra's Latur town has been named 'Swachhata' by her parents who, they say, were inspired by the cleanliness campaign.

Farmer Dies After Being Allegedly Assaulted By Police In Maharashtra's Latur

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 15, 2018

A 60-year-old farmer has died allegedly after being beaten up by a head constable in Latur district of Maharashtra, police said.

Indian Railways To Set Up Coach Factory In Maharashtra

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 31, 2018

The Railways will set up a coach factory in Maharashtra's Latur district, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said after a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai

Maharashtra Girl Alleges Expulsion From School After Lodging Rape Complaint

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 28, 2017

A 15-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Latur district has alleged that she was raped by an Army jawan, and when she lodged a police case, she was expelled from her school.