Govt will find ways to clear Vidarbha, M`wada backlog: Chavan

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 18:58

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday assured that his government would find ways to clear the backlog vis-a-vis Vidarbha and Marathwada regions after the Dr Vijay Kelkar committee submits its report.

NCP student wing to grab headmasters` lunch to feed kids

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 22:14

If Maharashtra NCP student wing has its way, starting Monday, there is a chance school headmasters in Marathwada region will go hungry.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Maharashtra on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 22:11

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will Tuesday tour some of the drought-hit villages in Aurangabad district of the parched Marathwada region in Maharashtra, his office said Monday.

Salman Khan’s NGO comes to aid of drought-hit Maha districts

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:51

Bollywood star Salman Khan`s `Being Human` foundation has come forward to offer help in the drought-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Police gear up to tackle possible water riots

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 14:15

Fearing possible clashes over water in drought-affected Marathwada and western Maharashtra regions, police have been asked to remain alert and step up their presence on the streets in these areas.

Would ask Centre for more drought relief funds: Pawar

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 13:52

Terming the drought situation in Maharashtra as "grim”, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said he would recommend the Centre to release more funds for the state.

Sena chief slams state government for neglecting Marathwada

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 22:49

Uddhav Thackeray lambasted Maharashtra`s ruling Congress-NCP coalition government for its failure to tackle drought in Marathwada region.

Maha govt to release water for Marathwada

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 19:25

Despite a strong opposition from local people, Maharashtra government has decided to release water from dams in Nashik and Ahmednagar districts to meet the nees of the Marathwada region facing acute water crisis.

MNS opposes release of water from Gangapur dam

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 22:32

Local MNS MLA Nitin Bhosle has warned against releasing water from Gangapur dam to Marathwada region citing insufficient stock.

Jundal arrest: `Marathwada becoming Pakistan’

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 18:04

Marathwada region, from where the arrested LeT handler of 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack, Abu Jundal hails, is fast becoming the "new Pakistan", Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray said.

Governor names members on Marathwada

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 14:02

Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan has announced the appointment of new expert members on the Marathwada and Rest of Maharashtra Development Boards.

Thackeray under fire over `U-turn` on varsity renaming

Last Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011, 15:23

Marathi channel Star Majhaa aired a special programme last night, highlighting the change of stance, apparently with an eye on Dalit votes, in backdrop of his cosying up with new-found ally, Dalit leader Ramdas Athawale.