Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
With polls in mind, state puts Nanar bauxite project on hold
The Shiv Sena led by chief minister Eknath Shinde wants to take on the Thackeray faction in Konkan politically and thus does not want any controversy or protests, as this could serve up a political opportunity to the Sena UBT
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Shinde uses inclusivity card, says minority women also availing Ladki Bahin scheme
CM Eknath Shinde emphasizes inclusivity, stating women from minority communities benefit from welfare schemes. He defends his government against opposition criticism.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Ally and rival critique Shiv Sena MLA Yamini Jadhav's burqa dole in Byculla
A burqa distribution programme organised by Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Yamini Jadhav has drawn flak from both the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Maharashtra assembly polls: Amit Shah assures Mahayuti of amicable seat-sharing
Amit Shah assures Mahayuti allies of fair seat-sharing in upcoming elections, urging unity amid concerns over BJP's planned 160-seat contest
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Will form new SC-ST-OBC front for assembly polls: VBA chief
VBA will unite tribals in the state and conduct public meetings at Jalgaon, Manmad and Nagpur between September 30 and October 5
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Why 1.5L residents in South Bombay continue to live in shaky MHADA buildings
While redevelopment of a building in the island city is a lucrative proposition for builders, these are an exception as they stand on narrow plots
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:09 AM IST
State appoints 5-member panel to remove encroachments on HC land in Bandra East
Mumbai forms a five-member committee to tackle encroachments on 30 acres for a new Bombay High Court building, aiming to expedite construction.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Finance department snubs state on Pune-Sambhaji Nagar e-way project
Mumbai's finance department questions the Pune-Sambhaji Nagar expressway project, citing financial strain from existing infrastructure commitments
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 10:25 AM IST
Economic empowerment of women will lead to country’s progress: President Murmu
Women comprise half of the country’s population. Just as they are in the forefront of running their families, they should also contribute to the country, she said
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Marathwada rain toll touches 10
Rains have also damaged kharif crops spread across 1.16 million hectares in the region, affecting 1.46 million farmers
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Bureaucrat, who quit service, will contest polls on Sena (UBT) ticket
Siddharth Kharat, ex-joint secretary, joined Shiv Sena (UBT) and will likely contest from Mehkar in Buldhana, aiming to reclaim the traditional seat.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Heavy rains inundate fields, homes in Marathwada, 4 dead
With rains continuing on Monday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation in the evening and ordered the administration to start the assessment of crop damage due to floods immediately
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:00 AM IST
MVA wants to create riot-like situation, alleges CM Shinde
The BJP also held protests at various places in the state to counter MVA’s rally in Mumbai over the statue collapse incident
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 03:39 AM IST
Mahayuti hopes to profit from lifting of sugar curbs for ethanol production
The Centre lifted restrictions on sugar mills using cane juice for ethanol, aiming to pacify sugarcane farmers before Maharashtra's state polls, impacting 80 assembly seats.
Updated on Sep 01, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Sushma Andhare: Jaideep Apte got Shivaji statue project due to connection with Nitesh Rane
Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare organised a ‘Jode Mara’ (Hit them with shoes) agitation against the government. Slamming Rane for threatening Sena (UBT) workers and leaders, Andhare gave a new twist to the statue collapse controversy by raising questions on the connection between sculptor Jaideep Apte and Narayan Rane’s son Nitesh
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:44 AM IST
MHADA building residents protest, seeks govt order on redevelopment
Residents of 388 MHADA buildings in Mumbai protested, demanding a redevelopment order promised by CM Shinde. Minister Kesarkar assured a meeting within three days.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Clash between Thackeray and Rane supporters at Malvan
Moving swiftly to corner the Mahayuti government, the opposition MVA has announced statewide protests from September 1, beginning with a march to the Shivaji Maharaj statue at the Gateway of India
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Ugly clash over Shivaji statue; Navy was in ‘great hurry’ to complete job: PWD
Public Works Department (PWD) officials said that the contract to build Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji’s statue was given to sculptor Jaideep Apte by the Navy
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 08:35 AM IST
Shinde, Fadnavis, Aaditya Thackeray trade barbs at Dahi Handi mandals
The ruling alliance was at the forefront, with chief minister Eknath Shinde campaigning about his government’s welfare schemes announced ahead of the elections
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 09:03 AM IST
State government replaces NPS with sweeter revised pension scheme
Maharashtra's Mahayuti government approved the Unified Pension Scheme for 8.3 lakh employees, effective March 2024, offering 50% basic pay as assured pension.
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Badlapur assault lays bare the clout of Maharashtra’s education barons
The Badlapur incident has swung the spotlight on educational institutions with political links or set up by politicians
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 11:18 AM IST
An outburst of people: Thackeray on Badlapur protests
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed chief minister Eknath Shinde for calling Badlapur protests “political” and said those who think that way are either abnormal or protectors of culprits
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Badlapur sexual assault: MVA calls for Maharashtra Bandh on August 24
As the MVA cornered the state government over the incident, chief minister Eknath Shinde alleged that the protests in Badlapur on Tuesday were politically motivated, saying the opposition couldn’t digest the success of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 07:40 AM IST
State approves advanced cancer hospital for Dombivli
Mumbai approves advanced cancer hospital and maternity home on PPP basis in Dombivli East; 150 beds, including 100 for cancer treatment, to be built on transferred land.
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 07:20 AM IST
2 lakh anganwadi workers who powered Ladki Bahin success deprived of pay hike
Anganwadi workers in Maharashtra, crucial to the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, protest on August 21 for a long-overdue pay hike promised last year
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Sena vs Sena over prime 90 acres of Govt housing colony in Bandra East
The plan includes a complex of the Bombay high court on over 30 acres of land, rehabilitation of slum dwellers on 10 acres, and apartments for sale and other amenities on the remaining land
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 07:10 AM IST
MVA sounds poll bugle; Thackeray asks allies to pick name for CM’s post
Although Thackeray had earlier evinced keenness for the top post in the state, at the joint-party meeting he said, “There are leaders from Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) – declare any name and I will support them”
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Clamour for Ladki Bahin scheme sparks hope of Mahayuti’s revival
The portal has crashed multiple times and the government is flooded with complaints about poor internet connectivity in rural areas and queues outside offices
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 08:53 AM IST
CM Shinde announces sops for mandals, devotees ahead of Ganesh festival
CM Eknath Shinde announced toll waivers, free fire brigade, ambulance services, and parking for Ganesh mandals. Residential tax rates will be applied
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Deadlock in redevelopment of 388 old MHADA buildings continues
Ten months after a notification for redeveloping 388 old MHADA buildings, 27,373 flat owners still await a government resolution, stalling redevelopment efforts.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 09:24 AM IST