Nearly 600 tribal students left a government-run residential school hostel in Maharashtra’s Amravati district after rumours spread that several girls were “possessed” following episodes of unusual behaviour. Health officials, however, suspect the incidents were linked to psychological stress
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across four districts after inspections found alleged violations of food safety and hygiene standards. The action forms part of the State’s intensified enforcement drive under FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Maharashtra FDA Suspends 13 Food Licences The
At least two people were killed and two others injured after a landslide struck a residential settlement in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Several people were feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continued. Mumbai Landslide Hits Gaushiya Chawl The landslide was reported at around 3.48 a.m. at Gaushiya Chawl in […]
The Maharashtra government has approved diversion of nearly 83,700 sq ft of forest land for two projects linked to Adani Group companies in Raigad and Amravati. The approvals cover land required for a proposed cement terminal and an underground natural gas pipeline network. Adani Cementation Gets Raigad Forest Land The larger approval covers 0.6497 hectare, […]
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sale, free distribution and advertising of junk food inside schools and within 50 metres of their premises. The statewide directive covers vada pav, samosas, chips, sugary drinks, chocolates, ice cream and other foods high in fat, sugar or salt. Maharashtra Bans Junk Food Near Schools The […]
The Bombay High Court has sought details from the Maharashtra government on food safety inspections conducted at eateries operated by government bodies, semi-government institutions, statutory authorities and government contractors. The direction came while hearing a challenge to the suspension of a Navi Mumbai five-star hotel’s FSSAI licence. Bombay High Court Reviews FDA
At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday. The blast occurred at a facility on Gatrad Road in the Ramol area and was reportedly powerful enough to damage surrounding structures. Those […]
Late-night meetings between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both Nationalist Congress Party factions have renewed speculation over possible political realignments. However, no leader involved has confirmed that an alliance, merger or change of political position was discussed. Jayant Patil Meets Sharad Pawar and Fadnavis NCP (SP)
The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged major financial-management lapses in Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, including unexplained excess expenditure of ₹3,541 crore and the parking of ₹15,586 crore in government deposit accounts. CAG Flags Ladki Bahin Scheme Overspending The Maharashtra government provided ₹26,200 crore for the scheme through
The Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to award the Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Properties Private Limited, rejecting a petition filed by UAE-based Seclink Technologies Corporation challenging the tender process. Bombay High Court Upholds Adani Dharavi Bid A division bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Amit








