Beloved statesman and former cabinet minister Mahadeorao Sukhaji Shivankar has passed away at 85 in Gondia, Maharashtra, after a long-standing health struggle. A distinguished five-time MLA and Lok Sabha member, Shivankar played a crucial role in the creation of Gondia district and held various important portfolios in state governance. GONDIA: Former minister and veteran BJP…
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is setting up a ‘war room’ to coordinate various health schemes, prevent duplication of benefits and ensure effective execution of all health-related programmes under one roof, officials said on Monday.The facility will function under the supervision of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell.“This initiative will ensure…
Jaypore from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., unveiled its exclusive Diwali collection. The event, curated by Ibtida Ek Mehfil and hosted by Baahar Dhawan, brought together art and fashion enthusiasts to celebrate craft, creativity, and the festive spirit. Guests experienced the collection through live demonstrations of zardosi embroidery and conversations with artisans, which highlighted…
Pune: Bibvewadi police have detained three minors, all aged between 15 and 17 years, on the charge of assaulting an 18-year-old youth with a billhook in the Upper Indiranagar locality around 3.30 pm on Sunday. The injured youth and assailants are all students of different civic schools in Bibvewadi. Police said the incident was the…
Mumbai: The advisory committee, headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday approved the draft of the Developed Maharashtra 2047 vision document. A govt press release stated the document will now be placed before the cabinet for its approval.The draft provides a roadmap for the development of Maharashtra in three phases: 2029, 2035, and 2047….
IndiGalleria presented Sri Lankan artist Raja Segar’s work in India for the first time with Rhythmic Sagas, a solo exhibition at LTC, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The show opened with a private viewing on 9 October, attended by media and invited guests, followed by an inauguration graced by H E Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of…
Politics heats up over namaz at Pune’s Shaniwar Wada; Congress mocks BJP NEW DELHI: The controversy over Muslim women offering namaz at Pune’s historic Shaniwar Wada on Sunday, which led some Hindu outfits led by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni to perform a symbolic “purification” by sprinkling cow urine and reciting prayers, has escalated…
Mumbai: Will Diwali 2025 make the city’s air worse than last year? After the city’s average air quality index (AQI) climbed from 163 on Sunday to 191 on Monday, experts warn that slow winds and high humidity could trap smoke and dust, pushing pollution levels deep into the “very poor” category once fireworks begin. During…
NEW DELHI: Residents of Delhi have complained about breathing difficulties and irritation in eyes following the rise in air pollution post Diwali celebrations. Speaking to media, Sagar, a resident of the national capital, held people accountable for the dip in air quality.He said, “Pollution hasn’t just been increasing today; it’s been increasing for years. Everyone…
Pune: The PMRDA officials on Monday cited pending land clearances from the defence authorities, forest department and the Pune collector’s office for the delay in the first phase work of the proposed 83km inner ring road — from Solu to Wadgaon Shinde.The delay in securing land approvals stalled the process of floating tenders for the…
