Slow decision making by Chavan will hamper poll prospects: NCP

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 22:59

Senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Saturday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan over "slow decision-making" saying this delay is adversely affecting prospects of the ruling alliance in forthcoming elections.

Court rejects CBI`s plea to drop Ashok Chavan`s name in Adarsh scam case

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 12:48

In a big set back to former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, a court here on Saturday rejected Central Bureau of Investigation`s plea to drop his name as in the Adarsh Housing scam case.

Power tariff reduction soon; toll tax review in a week: Prithiviraj Chavan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 17:08

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithiviraj Chavan on Thursday said the state government will soon make an announcement in connection with reduction of power tariff while toll tax will be reviewed within a week`s time.

Maharashtra govt to withdraw 1.46 lakh minor, old cases

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:16

Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw around 1.46 lakh "minor" and old cases lodged against people in the state.

Adarsh scam: Ashok Chavan set to be let off the hook

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 20:08

Maharashtra former chief minister Ashok Chavan, charge-sheeted in the Adarsh scam, on Wednesday looked set to be let off the hook, with the CBI moving a special court seeking approval to drop his name as an accused in the case following governor`s refusal to sanction his prosecution.

Kolhapur toll plaza violence: Shiv Sena calls for bandh, Chavan appeals for peace

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 07:02

In a protest against the IBRC Infrastructure Developer`s decision to start the toll collection at nine roads leading to Maharashtra`s Kolhapur city, the Shiv Sena has called a bandh here on Monday.

Maharashtra Cabinet meets today to decide on reducing power tarrifs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:13

Maharashtra cabinet led by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to decide on reducing the existing power tariffs for residential, commercial and industrial consumers across the state.

Maha govt launches unique `blood-on-call` scheme

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 20:47

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today rolled out "Jeevan Amrut Yojana" (blood-on-call scheme) across the state.

Adarsh Housing scam: Ashok Chavan writes to Maharashtra CM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 12:08

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has written to Prithviraj Chavan and the state Chief Secretary, claiming that the Adarsh inquiry Commission report does not do him justice and is against the principles of natural justice.

Shiv Sena seeks special legislature session on Adarsh report

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:42

Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded that a special session of Maharashtra legislature be convened to discuss the report of Adarsh Commission of Enquiry.

Wrong to say Adarsh report accepted only partially: NCP

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:29

NCP on Thursday said it would be wrong to say that judicial commission`s report on Adarsh Society scam had been accepted "partially" by the Maharashtra government.

Tawde demands special session to decide on Adarsh panel findings

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:05

Vinod Tawde demanded a special session session of the Legislature to decide on findings of the Judicial Commission which probed the Adarsh housing society scam.