Maharashtra Government

Mumbai Schools, Colleges Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain Forecast: 10 Points

Mumbai News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Monday August 5, 2019

Rainfall resumed in parts Mumbai this morning after a lull overnight, adding to the difficulties that Monday office commuters in the country's entertainment and financial hub would face as rainwater flooded many parts of the city. The weather office has forecast continuous rain in Mumbai and heavy rainfall in nearby places today. All suburban train...

Mumbai-Pune In 35 Minutes Set To Be Reality As Hyperloop Project Is A Go

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 1, 2019

In an impetus to the dream journey between Mumbai and Pune in under 35 minutes, the Maharashtra government has approved the Virgin Hyperloop One-DP World consortium as the "Original Project Proponent" (OPP) for the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project -- a move that will generate jobs and over $36 billion in various socio-economic benefits.

"Why Do You Hesitate": Court To Maharashtra Over Razing Illegal Buildings

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2019

Questioning the Maharashtra government's delay in demolishing illegal private structures along the beachfront at Alibaug in Raigad district, the Bombay High Court asked the state on Wednesday why it was hesitant to pull down such properties.

Maharashtra Engineering Admission Time Extended

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 28, 2019

The Maharashtra Government on Saturday extended time for reporting for round 2 of the 'centralised admission process' (CAP) for engineering courses by two days, in view of the heavy rains.

Maharashtra Government Doubles Minimum Wages For Workers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday doubled the minimum wages of workers employed in shops and establishments across the state.

26 IAS Officers Transferred In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

The Maharashtra government Tuesday transferred 26 IAS officers across the state.

Maharashtra To Extend Quota To Marathas Who Applied Under It In 2014

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2019

The Maharashtra government has decided to extend the benefit of reservation in education and jobs to the members of the Maratha community, who had applied under it in 2014.

Top Court Notice To Maharashtra Government On Maratha Quota Law

India News | Reported By Sunil Prabhu, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Friday July 12, 2019

The Supreme Court today gave two weeks to the Maharashtra government to reply to the petitions challenging a Bombay High Court order that upheld the constitutional validity of Maratha quota law.

Bomaby High Court Dismisses MBBS Aspirants' Plea Against Maratha Quota

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 11, 2019

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a group of students against the Maharashtra government's decision to implement reservation for the Maratha community in admissions to medical colleges from this year.

John Abraham Criticizes Maharashtra Government For Cutting Trees: 'It Is Ridiculous'

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 10, 2019

"I am opposed to the coastal road and 33 hectares of land being cut!" said John

CBI Couldn't Search For Weapons In Narendra Dabholkar Probe, Court Pull Up Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 5, 2019

The Bombay High Court on Thursday slammed the Maharashtra government when it learnt that the CBI, probing the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, could not search for weapons in Thane creek for want of necessary permissions.

Opposition Hits Out At Maharashtra Government As Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Opposition parties Tuesday lashed out at the ruling Shiv Sena and BJP for the loss of lives due to wall collapse incidents in Mumbai and Pune and attributed them to "corruption".

Mumbai, Stay Indoors, Says Chief Minister Amid Rain Red Alert: 10 Points

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Mumbai was brought to a virtual standstill after heavy rain pounded the city on Monday night, killing more than 20 people in the city and neighbouring Thane. The local trains, a lifeline for Mumbai's 20 million residents, were affected badly with many suburban as well as long-distance trains cancelled. Many flights were diverted and cancelled as we...

Mumbai Rain: Only Emergency Services To Function Today; Holiday For Rest

Mumbai News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Tuesday July 2, 2019

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday said that only emergency services will remain functional in Mumbai due to the incessant rains that has affected the road traffic and railways in the city. Sixteen people have died in two rain-related accidents in Mumbai and the neighbouring city of Thane as the city witnessed heavy rain overnight.

Rain Shuts Down Mumbai, 16 Dead, Flights and Trains Hit, Holiday Declared

Mumbai News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Sixteenpeople have been killed overnight in two rain-related accidents in Mumbai and the neighbouring city of Thane as the city witnessed heavy rain overnight. Several suburban and long-distance trains have been cancelled after railway tracks were flooded. The Maharashtra government has declared a public holiday today in Mumbai as a precautionary m...