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.

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.

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.

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.

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.