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Ratnagiri dam breach: Congress wants culpable homicide case against Shiv Sena MLA's firm which constructed Tiware water reservoir
• 6 years agoCongress leader Vijay Wadettiwar Wednesday demanded that a case of culpable homicide be registered against a Shiv Sena MLA's firm, which constructed Tiware dam in Ratnagiri that got breached and claimed the lives of at least 11 persons so far
Devendra Fadnavis expresses grief over loss of lives in Ratnagiri's Tewari dam breach; orders probe into matter
• 6 years agoChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday ordered a probe into Tewari dam breach incident which claimed six lives.
Maharashtra Assembly adjourned amid noisy scenes over water crisis; Opposition slams state govt on inadequate distribution of water
• 6 years agoThe Maharashtra Legislative Assembly adjourned during the question hour after the opposition criticised the BJP-led government over the issue of distribution of water.
Ex-Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil likely to join Maharashtra BJP after Narendra Modi's swearing-in on 30 May
• 6 years agoRadhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who had resigned as the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly before the Sabha elections, may join the BJP after 30 May.
Sujay Vikhe Patil, son of Maharashtra Congress leader Radhakrishna, joins BJP after NCP refuses to part with Ahmednagar seat
Fp Staff • 6 years agoIn a major setback to the Congress as the fight for the Lok Sabha election heats up, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil's son is set to join the BJP.
Anna Hazare begins hunger strike over Lokpal, Lokayukta Act; activist 'disappointed' with Maharashtra govt, says aide
• 6 years agoSocial activist Anna Hazare offered prayers at a Ralegan Siddhi temple and began a hunger strike over "non-fulfilment" of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta Act in the state.
Maharashtra cabinet decides to bring chief minister, ministers and Opposition leaders under jurisdiction of Lokayukta
• 6 years agoIn a significant move, the Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to bring the office of Maharashtra chief minister, Cabinet ministers and Opposition leaders under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta.
Shiv Sena says BJP has no 'moral right' to criticise Kanhaiya Kumar after having teamed up with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir
• 6 years agoThe BJP committed a "sin" by aligning with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who called Afzal Guru a martyr like Kanhaiya Kumar, the Shiv Sena said in its party mouthpiece Saamana.
Maharashtra IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe transferred for 12th time in 13 years; Nashik residents protest move
• 6 years agoIAS officer and Nashik Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been transferred to the Maharashtra government secretariat in Mumbai, his third posting in just two years.
Anna Hazare puts off hunger strike after talks with Maharashtra minister, tells govt to fulfil demands by 30 January
• 7 years agoAccording to sources, Hazare has received a letter from Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh. However, the contents of the letter are not known.