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"Glorious Moment": 12 Shivaji Forts Added In UNESCO World Heritage List
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the inclusion of 'Maratha Military Landscapes' representing the fortification system of Maratha rulers in the UNESCO World Heritage List was a "proud and glorious moment" for the state.
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2 River Crossings, 1 Dream: Maharashtra Children's 10-Km Journey To School
For the children in a village surrounded by hills in Maharashtra, a tryst with education means a 10-kilometre walk to their school. Not just that, they even have to cross a river on their way to school.
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Maharashtra Declares Ganeshotsav As State Festival
The over-a-century-old 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav' was on Thursday officially declared as the 'State Festival of Maharashtra', with the government asserting that it was committed to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of the festival.
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Declared Dead At Hospital, Newborn Starts Crying Right Before Burial
In a case of alleged medical negligence, a newborn declared dead by a government hospital in Maharashtra's Beed was found alive nearly 12 hours later, just moments before burial.
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
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Eknath Shinde's FOMO Moment As Thackerays Team Up Amid Marathi Language Row
In a curious development during the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) protest in Thane amid the raging language row in the state, state Transport Minister and Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik tried to join the protest against the government
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"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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"Try Imposing Hindi In Bengal, Tamil Nadu": Uddhav Thackeray's Dare To BJP
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday took a swipe at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the government's attempt to impose Hindi in the state, and sought to know if similar efforts can be tried in other states.
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Divided By Politics, United By Marathi: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray Set For 'Victory' Rally
After two decades, the estranged Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Raj -- will share public stage and jointly hold a "mega victory gathering" to celebrate the Maharashtra government's roll back of the three-language policy.
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Congress Not To Join Uddhav-Raj Thackeray Rally Against Hindi Imposition
The Congress has distanced itself from the joint 'victory rally' by estranged brothers Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to celebrate the state government's move to withdraw its two government resolution on the introduction of Hindi.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
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"I'm Transport Minister": How Illegal Bike Taxi Op Was Exposed In Mumbai
Illegal bike taxis are not functional in Mumbai, Transport Minister of Maharashtra Pratap Sarnaik was told by a senior official.
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"Heritage Not Disturbed": Court Rejects Pleas Against Thackeray Memorial
The Bombay High Court dismissed multiple petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to convert the Mayor's Bungalow at Shivaji Park into a memorial for late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
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High-End Vehicles To Become More Expensive In Maharashtra. Here's Why
High-end cars, CNG/LNG vehicles and goods carriers in Maharashtra are set to become more expensive from Tuesday due to the revised one-time tax structure of the state government, officials said.
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"Glorious Moment": 12 Shivaji Forts Added In UNESCO World Heritage List
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the inclusion of 'Maratha Military Landscapes' representing the fortification system of Maratha rulers in the UNESCO World Heritage List was a "proud and glorious moment" for the state.
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2 River Crossings, 1 Dream: Maharashtra Children's 10-Km Journey To School
For the children in a village surrounded by hills in Maharashtra, a tryst with education means a 10-kilometre walk to their school. Not just that, they even have to cross a river on their way to school.
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Maharashtra Declares Ganeshotsav As State Festival
The over-a-century-old 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav' was on Thursday officially declared as the 'State Festival of Maharashtra', with the government asserting that it was committed to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of the festival.
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Declared Dead At Hospital, Newborn Starts Crying Right Before Burial
In a case of alleged medical negligence, a newborn declared dead by a government hospital in Maharashtra's Beed was found alive nearly 12 hours later, just moments before burial.
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Maharashtra To Establish Social Security Laws For 'Gig Workers'
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said 'gig workers' or those who work for online 'platforms' or companies such as Zomato need social security, and the state government will come up with a law for them.
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Eknath Shinde's FOMO Moment As Thackerays Team Up Amid Marathi Language Row
In a curious development during the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) protest in Thane amid the raging language row in the state, state Transport Minister and Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik tried to join the protest against the government
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"Tomorrow Some Other Community...": Court On Slaughter Ban During Jain Festival
The Bombay High Court on Monday wondered if it can prohibit slaughter of animals during the nine-day 'Paryushan Parv' of the Jain community and whether such an order would open the floodgates with other communities also seeking similar bans during th
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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"Try Imposing Hindi In Bengal, Tamil Nadu": Uddhav Thackeray's Dare To BJP
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday took a swipe at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the government's attempt to impose Hindi in the state, and sought to know if similar efforts can be tried in other states.
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Divided By Politics, United By Marathi: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray Set For 'Victory' Rally
After two decades, the estranged Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Raj -- will share public stage and jointly hold a "mega victory gathering" to celebrate the Maharashtra government's roll back of the three-language policy.
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Congress Not To Join Uddhav-Raj Thackeray Rally Against Hindi Imposition
The Congress has distanced itself from the joint 'victory rally' by estranged brothers Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to celebrate the state government's move to withdraw its two government resolution on the introduction of Hindi.
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Mumbai Civic Body Asked To Shut Pigeon Feeding Areas Over Health Risks
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down 'kabootar khanas' (feeding points for pigeons) in Mumbai, citing health hazards arising out of their droppings.
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"I'm Transport Minister": How Illegal Bike Taxi Op Was Exposed In Mumbai
Illegal bike taxis are not functional in Mumbai, Transport Minister of Maharashtra Pratap Sarnaik was told by a senior official.
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"Heritage Not Disturbed": Court Rejects Pleas Against Thackeray Memorial
The Bombay High Court dismissed multiple petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to convert the Mayor's Bungalow at Shivaji Park into a memorial for late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
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High-End Vehicles To Become More Expensive In Maharashtra. Here's Why
High-end cars, CNG/LNG vehicles and goods carriers in Maharashtra are set to become more expensive from Tuesday due to the revised one-time tax structure of the state government, officials said.
