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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maharashra CM partially accepts Adarsh probe report, gives clean chit to politicians

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 17:33

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday admitted that there were “gross violations" of statutory provisions by some influential people in the Adarsh Housing Society but refused to take any action against the top politicians who were named in the case.

Emulate AAP to win state polls, NGO tells Chavan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 15:47

A farmers` NGO here Wednesday urged Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to "emulate the example of Delhi government" if he wants to save his government from a humiliating defeat in the next elections.

After Rahul`s disapproval, Chavan to consult colleagues over Adarsh report

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 23:31

Cornered after Rahul Gandhi disapproved of decision to reject a judicial commission`s report on Adarsh Scam, Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan said he will consult his colleagues over the matter.