Praveen Pardeshi

BMC chief issues circular warning officials of 50% salary cut if projects delayed, activists welcome move

In a bid to ensure timely completion of civic works, BMC chief Praveen Pardeshi has recently issued a circular asking the officials to get the projects done in time or else be prepared to lose 50 percent of their salary.

BMC chief Praveen Pardeshi blames climate change for Mumbai flooding, says 550 mm rainfall in last two days highest in two decades

Mumbai municipal chief Praveen Pardeshi has blamed climate change and geographic phenomena for heavy rains in a short period of time and subsequent flooding in the city.

Mumbai rains: Same old tale as metropolis crawls after initial spell of heavy rains; traffic hit in many parts

Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar said there was waterlogging in some areas but it was incorrect to say that the city was "inundated" after heavy rains.

Maharashtra loan waiver: Public sector banks to remain open on weekend in bid to fast-track disbursal process

The Maharashtra government has announced that all branches of the SBI, Bank of Maharashtra and all DCC banks will remain open on 9 and 10 December for faster implementation of the farm loan waiver.

Maharashtra govt orders probe to find out if CM Fadnavis delayed Air India flight

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said a probe has been ordered into the delay of the US-bound flight, in which he had travelled for his official tour.

Aviation minister apologises for Rijiju and Fadnavis but Air India's problems run deep

Air India has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this past week, prompting sceptics to again question the rationale of this government shying away from privatising the white elephant.