Tag: Maharashtra

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15 troopers among 16 killed in Maoist blast in Maharashtra

Gadchiroli:  Maoists struck in a big way in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on Wednesday, killing 15 police commandos and a civilian in a land mine blast. The attack came as the state was celebrating its Foundation Day. The vehicle carrying the elite C-60 commandos of the Maharashtra Police was blown up in Kurkheda area around 12.30 pm, […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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PM Modi condemns Maoists attack in Maharashtra

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the Maoists attack in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli in which 15 C-60 and a driver were killed, and asserted that the perpetrators will not be spared. “Strongly condemn the despicable attack on our security personnel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. I salute all the brave personnel. Their sacrifices will never be […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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After blowing up troopers, Maoists threaten state government

Gadchiroli: A day after carrying out a blast which killed 15 C-60 force troopers, Maoist groups in Gadchiroli district issued warnings to the state government against implementing its infrastructure schemes in the region, official sources said here on Thursday. Banners painted with the threats came up overnight in several villages and their outskirts virtually ordering the […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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SC strikes down EWS quota in Maharashtra medical courses

New Delhi: In a setback for the Maharashtra government, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s decision to introduce 10 per cent quota for academic year 2019-20 in the postgraduate medical courses. The apex court said the state could not apply it after the admission process had already begun in November 2018. At […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Maha's Satara district

Pune: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 shook parts of Satara district in Maharashtra on Thursday morning, an official said. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred around 7.47 am, was recorded at a depth of 10 km, the official at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre here said. No casualty or damage to property has […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
Maharashtra COVID19 Deaths Touch New High Of 895, Case Tally Crosses 44 Lakh
Maharashtra COVID19 Deaths Touch New High Of 895, Case Tally Crosses 44 Lakh

Mumbai: In another stunner, Maharashtra Covid-19 fatalities rose to a new peak on Tuesday with deaths crossing the 66,000 mark and case tally shooting past the 44 lakh level, health…

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
COVID-19 Surge: India Tops Global Charts, Hits Highest Average Daily Tally
10 States Account For 69.1 Pc Of New COVID-19 Cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi: Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, reported 69.1 per cent of the new COVID-19 cases registered in a day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.…

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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30 killed in Maharashtra floods, 2 lakh evacuated

Mumbai: At least 30 people have been killed in various flood-related incidents in Maharashtra in the past one week even as more than 2.03 lakh people were evacuated to safer locations, officials said here on Friday. According to Konkan Divisional Commissioner Deepak Mhaiskar, 12 persons died in Sangli, four in Kolhapur, seven in Satara, six […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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11 killed in Maharashtra accident

Dhule (Maharashtra): Eleven people were killed and 23 injured in a head-on collision between a container truck and a state transport bus, police said here on Monday. The crash took place late on Sunday near Neemgul village, according to Dhule Control Room official A.L. Patil. “The bus was headed to Aurangabad when the collision took […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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10 Killed In Maharashtra Factory Blast

Mumbai/Shirpur: At least 10 persons have been reportedly killed and over 40 others injured in a massive blast at a chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Dhule district on Saturday morning, an official said. “The blast rocked homes and buildings in its surrounding areas and was followed by a huge fire with clouds of black smoke billowing […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Maharashtra: Two Naxals Killed In Encounter In Gadchiroli

Nagpur: Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Sunday morning, a police official said. The gun-battle took place in Narkasa forest area, located around 170 km from here, when commandos of C-60, a specialised anti-Naxal unit of Maharashtra police, were combing the area, he said. On specific information, […]

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
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Lockdown Impact: Will TV Shows With Low Ratings Shut Shop?

By Anjuri Nayar Singh Mumbai: With shoots coming to a halt in Maharashtra owing to the resurgent wave of Covid cases, the TV industry has been the worst hit. Episode…

  • Sunday, 25 April 2021
Bizarre: 6 Die In Maharashtra After Gulping Sanitiser As Liquor Shops Remain Shut
Bizarre: 6 Die In Maharashtra After Gulping Sanitiser As Liquor Shops Remain Shut

Yavatmal (Maharashtra): In a bizarre incident, at least six persons died after consuming hand sanitiser as liquor was unavailable owing to the statewide lockdown in Maharashtra to check the raging…

  • Saturday, 24 April 2021
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Polling Begins In Maharashtra, Haryana

Mumbai/Chandigarh: Polling of votes began on a peaceful note on Monday morning across all 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra and 90 segments of Haryana amidst tight security, officials said. Braving rain in many parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, early voters turned up to exercise their franchise. Electors across the state could be seen reaching polling […]

  • Saturday, 24 April 2021
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Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly Polls Results: BJP Establishes Substantial Lead

Chandigarh: The BJP on Thursday established a substantial lead as the counting of votes for Assembly elections progressed in Maharashtra and Haryana. In Maharashtra, the BJP was leading at 83 seats and its ally Shiv Sena was ahead at 53 in the 288-member Assembly, according to IANS-CVoter. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was leading at […]

  • Saturday, 24 April 2021
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