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BJP govt anti-farmer, only few industrialists prospering, says Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said the BJP-led government at the Centre was anti-farmer and cited the difference in international and domestic prices of soyabean to bolster his point

Maha reports 1,410 new Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths; active tally at 23,894

Maharashtra reported 1,410 new coronavirus positive cases, taking the overall infection tally to 66,02,961, while the death of 18 patients pushed the toll to 1,40,016, the state health department said

Aryan case: NCB witness' bribe allegations sparks off Maha political storm

An affidavit by one of its "independent witnesses" alleging threats and bribe ignited a political storm in Maharashtra on Sunday and raised questions on NCB's credibility

We have case where complainant has gone missing: Uddhav's dig at Param Bir

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said there is a case in the state where the complainant has gone missing.

Maharashtra: Thane reports 170 new coronavirus cases, three deaths

The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra grew to 5,64,293 with the addition of 170 cases, while the death of three patients took the toll to 11,473, an official said on Saturday.

Now showing: Cinema halls, drama theatres reopen in Maharashtra

Cinema halls, drama theatres and auditoriums reopened in Maharashtra after several months on Friday with 50 per cent seating capacity and COVID-19 protocols

BJP national secretary Pankaja Munde not disgruntled: Union minister Karad

BJP national secretary Pankaja Munde is not upset with the party, Dr Bhagwat Karad told reporters

Why Ajit Pawar is opposed to bringing petrol, diesel under GST: Patil

Fuel prices would be lower if they are brought under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, Chandrakant Patil claimed

Amit Shah chairs meeting over issues related to sugar mills in Maharashtra

Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a meeting over issues related to sugar mills in Maharashtra.

Restaurants and eateries in Maharashtra can function till midnight: Govt

The Maharashtra government has permitted all restaurants and eateries to function till midnight

At 1,485, Maha logs lowest Covid cases in 17 months; 27 die, 2,078 recover

Maharashtra reported 1,485 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, the lowest daily count in more than 17 months, and 27 fresh deaths, taking the infection tally to 6,593,182 and the toll to 139,816

Amusement parks to reopen in Maha from Oct 22; no nod for water parks yet

The meeting of the Maharashtra COVID-19 Task Force was held here by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to discuss the extension of the timing of restaurants and shops.

Maharashtra: Uddhav, Pawar meet to discuss farmer issues, Covid relaxations

As cinema halls are scheduled to open from October 22 in the state, cinema owners and exhibitors association met the Chief Minister.

Maharashtra coronavirus update: 2,149 new Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths

After an uptick in new cases in the last four days, Maharashtra on Friday reported slightly fewer coronavirus infections at 2,149

Maha reports 2,384 new Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths, 2,343 recoveries

Maharashtra reported 2,384 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, up 165 from a day ago, while 35 more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, down from nearly 50 the previous day

Covid-19: Maha logs 2,219 new cases, 49 deaths; 3,139 recover

Maharashtra's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 97.38 per cent and fatality rate at 2.12 per cent

Colleges in Maharashtra to re-open from Oct 20; students must be vaccinated

Maharashtra has been witnessing a steady decline in infection cases and fatalities over the past few days

Maha govt announces Rs 10,000 cr aid for rain-affected farmers

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced an assistance of Rs 10,000 crore for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains in the state. State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who holds charge of the finance department, and PWD Minister Ashok Chavan made the announcement jointly here in Mumbai. Agricultural crops on over 55 lakh hectares of land have been damaged due to the extremely heavy rainfall between June and October this year. To provide some assistance to farmers, the Maharashtra government has decided to give financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore to the affected farmers, the government said in a statement. Farmers who have lost their crops due to extremely heavy rains will get compensated, it said. Irrespective of their land size, farmers will get a compensation for damage of crops on up to two hectares of land, the statement said. The state government has decided not to wait for any further instructions with regard to the NDRF ...

Maharashtra reports 2,069 Covid-19 cases, 43 deaths; 3,616 patients recover

Maharashtra reported 2,069 new coronavirus cases and 43 fatalities on Tuesday, a health department official said here

Maharashtra: Cinema halls, theaters to operate with 50% capacity

The Maharashtra government has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cinema halls, auditoriums and drama theaters,