Maharashtra Government

Maharashtra :Reopening Of Schools A Relief In Rural Areas, Feel Teachers

Education | Reported by PTI | Sunday January 24, 2021

The Maharashtra government's decision to allow reopening of schools for classes 5 to 8 from January 27 onward has been largely welcomed by parents and schools, saying it will prove to be a huge relief for students in rural areas though some parents have expressed reservations.

Cops, 3 Government Agencies Launch Probe Into Serum Institute Fire

Pune News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 22, 2021

Police authorities, a forensic team and officials from the fire wings of three Maharashtra government agencies on Friday launched a probe to ascertain the cause of the fire at the Serum Institute of India's premises, which claimed five lives.

6-7 Months For Vaccine To Reach General Public: Maharashtra Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

Even as the inoculation drive against COVID-19 is set to start in two days, a Maharashtra government official said on Thursday that it will take six to seven months for the vaccine to become available for those who are not in the high-risk category.

Consider Activist Varavara Rao's Health While Making Submissions: Court To Probe Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said the NIA and the Maharashtra government should consider the age and health condition of poet-activist Varavara Rao, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, while making submissions on his bail plea.

Maharashtra Police Recruitment: First Phase Begins, Details Of Second Phase Soon

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Tuesday January 12, 2021

The Maharashtra government has announced to fill over 12,000 vacancies in the police department. The first phase to recruit personnel for the Maharashtra Police has begun, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Monday.

Mumbai Police Lifts Night Curfew Imposed During Christmas, New Year

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 6, 2021

Mumbai Police on Wednesday decided against extending the night curfew in the city, which was clamped by the Maharashtra government from December 22 to January 5 between 11 pm and 6 am, a senior official said.

"Maharashtra Wants Some Clarifications On Vaccines From Centre": Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2021

The Maharashtra government will seek some clarifications from the Centre on the two COVID-19 vaccines approved for the restricted emergency use before launching a mass inoculation drive in the state, Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Government's Revenue Grew By Rs 367 Crore Amid 3% Stamp Duty Waiver

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday January 1, 2021

The revenue generated rose from Rs 9,254.9 crore in this period last year to Rs 9,622.63 crore in September- December this year

Attempts To Bring Down Maharashtra Government Won't Succeed: Sharad Pawar

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 30, 2020

Confident that any alleged attempt by BJP to bring down the Maharashtra government won't succeed, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has asserted that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation is stable and it will continue to rule the state.

Sena Slams BJP, Says Maharashtra Government Can't Be Pulled Down Using Probe Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 30, 2020

The Shiv Sena on Wednesday hit out at the BJP saying it should not harbour any superstition that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can be used for pulling down the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Extends COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions Till January 31, 2021

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 30, 2020

The Maharashtra government has extended till January 31, 2021 the lockdown restrictions in the state on account of COVID-19.

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut's Comments On UPA Can Destablise Maharashtra Government: Ramdas Athawale

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 30, 2020

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's comments on the United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) leadership can destabilise the Maharashtra government, Union minister Ramdas Athawale claimed on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Government Allowing Windfall Gains To Private Players: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | ANI | Monday December 28, 2020

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and leader of Opposition in the assembly Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday alleged that certain "vested interests have colluded" with the aim of extending "benefits to a handful of parties at the expense of the state exchequer".

Maharashtra Announces License Fee Relief For Hotels, Restaurants

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday December 24, 2020

In a major relief to the hospitality industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Maharashtra government has announced a partial waiver of the excise license fee along with the roll-back of the 15 per cent annual fee increase for the year 2020.

Maharashtra Government Waives Licence Fee To Provide Relief To Hospitality Sector

Business | Thursday December 24, 2020

The government hopes this move will go a long way in restoring normalcy for the sector that has been hit badly due to the lockdown caused by the Covid19 pandemic