Food Security scheme launched in Nagpur

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 15:52

Launching the Food Security scheme for the poor families in Nagpur, Maharashtra Social Justice minister has asked the officials to ensure there were no irregularities in distribution of food grains.

Mumbai celebrates world-class Monorail

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 05:44

The first step has been taken for the long-harassed Mumbai commuters experiencing an era of world-class travel with the country`s first Monorail.

India`s first Monorail takes off, commercial operations to begin from Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:29

After years of delays and overcoming many a operational hiccups, the country`s first Monorail finally made its debut here today with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurating the service.

Road toll system to continue, Maharashtra CM indicates

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 22:51

Indicating that the toll system would continue despite the recent violent agitations at many places, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said the system was put in place to facilitate speedy construction of new roads.

Adarsh scam: CBI couldn`t suggest even a grain of truth against Ashok Chavan, says Guv

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:25

On the allegation that inclusion of civilians in the Adarsh Society, meant for Kargil widows and defence personnel, was proposed by Ashok Chavan, the Governor said the agency proceeded on a "sheer assumption and conjecture".

Nirupam seeks reforms in power distribution scenario in Mumbai

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:58

AICC Secretary and Mumbai North MP Sanjay Nirupam on Tuesday demanded introduction of power reforms to end the monopolisation of purchase and distribution of electricity.

No road construction possible if toll collection stopped: Prithviraj Chavan

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:55

A day before workers of Raj Thackeray-led MNS vandalised toll booths, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had said that if toll collection was stopped, construction of new roads would stop.

Sanjay Nirupam breaks fast after Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan`s appeal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 20:26

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who was on a hunger strike demanding reduction in power tariffs, broke his fast on Sunday after an appeal by Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan.

Final decision on power tariff may be taken in next Cabinet: Ajit Pawar

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:29

Amid ongoing stir by AICC secretary Sanjay Nirupam demanding reduction of power tariff in Mumbai, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the government may take a final call on the issue in its state Cabinet meet scheduled on January 29.

Anna Hazare bats for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic chief

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:41

Social activist Anna Hazare came out in support of Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal commissioner, who is reportedly being transferred, saying if the government acts against the bureaucrat he would lead a people`s agitation on the issue.

Court dismisses plea to drop Chavan`s name owing to judicial discipline

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:23

A special CBI court, which has dismissed CBI`s application seeking to drop Ashok Chavan`s name from the list of accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam case, has said it cannot pass any order.

Court dismisses plea to drop Chavan`s name owing to judicial discipline

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:43

A special CBI court, which has dismissed CBI`s application seeking to drop former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan`s name from the list of accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam case, has said it cannot pass any order as the matter was also pending before the Bombay High Court.