Devendra Fadnavis: News
25 Mar 2018
MaharashtraMumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fares to be priced like other trains
The fare of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be competitively priced, much like other trains of Indian Railways, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis recently told the state legislative council.
20 Mar 2018
MaharashtraRailways in talks with student protesters demanding jobs: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis informed Legislative Assembly that railway administration has initiated talks with the student protesters in Mumbai demanding permanent jobs.
19 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiMNS Chief Raj Thackeray calls for 'Modi-mukt Bharat' by 2019
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA government and called for unity of Opposition parties and also a "Modi-mukt Bharat" by 2019.
12 Mar 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra farmers agitation ends as Fadnavis agrees to most demands
The week-long farmer agitation organized by All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) in Maharashtra finally ended in Mumbai on Monday evening after the Devendra Fadnavis government gave in to most of their demands.
12 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai painted red as thousands of protesting farmers assemble
Thousands of farmers from across Maharashtra have congregated in Mumbai to press for various demands.
12 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Ground turns red as farmers converge for protest
Azad Maidan in south Mumbai turned into a sea of red Monday morning as thousands of Farmers, carrying red flags, converged after walking around 180 km under the blazing sun over the last six days.
06 Mar 2018
Navi MumbaiMuch-awaited Navi Mumbai airport Phase-I to be ready by 2019
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the construction of one terminal building and a runway of the much-awaited Navi Mumbai international airport will be completed by 2019 end.
02 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai: L&T wins contract for Shivaji Memorial construction
The work on the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial in Arabian Sea off Mumbai might start soon as CM Devendra Fadnavis handed over the Letter of Acceptance to infra-giant Larsen and Toubro yesterday.
01 Mar 2018
MumbaiState government, Wikipedia tie up to promote Marathi globally
On Marathi language day, while the Maharashtra Government was being slammed for not having a Marathi translation of the Governor's speech, it also announced a tie-up with Wikipedia to promote the language on a global platform.
27 Feb 2018
MumbaiMumbai: You can use Elphinstone bridge from tonight
It just took 4-months for the Indian Army to renovate the Elphinstone bridge and throw it open for public.
27 Feb 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Mumbai: CM Fadnavis, wife sing to save rivers; Opposition fumes
An almost 4-minute long video starting with a concerned Amruta at her residence in Malabar Hill and progressing to show her husband CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with other eminent government officials has drawn ire of Opposition parties.
27 Feb 2018
MaharashtraDue to absence of Marathi translation, Opposition boycotts Governor's speech
In a huge embarrassment to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Opposition parties yesterday staged a walk-out during Governor C Vidyasagar Rao's speech as there was no Marathi translation available.
25 Feb 2018
CelebrityJuhi Chawla flags concerns about 5G mobile technology
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, a radiation awareness campaigner, has flagged concerns about 5G mobile phone technology, saying it shouldn't be implemented without analyzing potential harmful effects of radio frequency radiation on humans' health.
25 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiAll 37 police stations in Satara now 'SMART': Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday declared Satara as a "smart" police district, based on the 'SMART' policing concept announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.
24 Feb 2018
MaharashtraMumbai: Just pay Rs. 182 and become someone's padman/padwoman
Taking a cue from recently released film 'PadMan', Women & Child Development ministry has launched 'ASMITA scheme' portal, through which one can pay just Rs. 182.40 for a year's supply of sanitary napkins for women and girls of rural Maharashtra.
23 Feb 2018
UNESCOMumbai: UNESCO site Elephanta Caves finally gets electricity
After 70 years of independence, UNESCO world heritage site Elephanta caves will finally be lit up as electricity reached Gharapuri island on Thursday.
21 Feb 2018
PuneMeet the girl behind Maharashtra's 1% employment reservation for orphans
In January, Maharashtra became the first Indian state to give 1% reservation in jobs to orphans who don't have any documentary proof validating their socio-economic standing.
20 Feb 2018
IndiaMaharashtra signs Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft-maker
The Maharashtra government has inked a Rs. 35,000cr deal with India's first individual aircraft maker Amol Yadav to set up an indigenous factory in Palghar.
13 Feb 2018
IndiaADR report: 11 CMs face criminal cases; Chandrababu Naidu richest
As per a new Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, about 35% CMs have criminal cases against them and a whopping 81% are crorepatis.
22 Jan 2018
IndiaMaharashtra cyber police to take action against online piracy
In a bid to stop the websites that upload pirated video content, Maharashtra police's digital crime unit (DCU) has decided to take action against such websites and eliminate them.
18 Jan 2018
MumbaiMaharashtra govt announces 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently announced one per cent reservation quota for orphans of the state in education sector and government jobs.
02 Jan 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra on the edge after Bhima Koregaon clashes kill one
After one person was killed in clashes at the anniversary celebrations of the 1818 Bhima Koregaon battle, anger spilled over across Maharashtra.
24 Nov 2017
MaharashtraFadnavis in a dilemma about fielding Rane for Council elections
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP leadership are in a dilemma - should they field former Congress leader Narayan Rane for a crucial bypoll of the legislative council to be held on December 7.
06 Nov 2017
Maharashtra'Name liquor after women to boost sales', BJP minister says
A Maharashtra BJP minister put his foot in his mouth yesterday when he proposed a way to increase sales of alcohol: 'name brands after women'.
31 Oct 2017
MaharashtraShiv Sena says 'BJP is our principal enemy', praises Rahul
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut called the BJP his party's 'principal enemy.' He said "the BJP owns the (Maharashtra) government and "we are in the government just for the sake of it."
31 Oct 2017
MumbaiMumbai: New foot over-bridge at Elphinstone Road station by February'18
Beginning March 2018, it will be a lot safer for Mumbaikars to use the Elphinstone Road station, where 23 people were killed in a stampede on September 29.
25 Oct 2017
MaharashtraLoan waiver mystery: Govt doesn't know who to give benefits
Farmers Dilip Kachale and Balkrishna Ramghangali are in a quandary. According to a bank, both have the same Aadhaar number (111111110157) and savings account number (11111111111).
21 Sep 2017
Maharashtra GovernmentShivaji Memorial in Arabian Sea: IIT-Bombay to study lowest project-bid
Maharashtra Government approached the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay for a third-party audit of the lowest bid of Rs. 3,826cr from L&T for Phase-I of Shivaji Memorial project in the Arabian Sea.
09 Sep 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Audio clip: BJP MLA allegedly demands bribe from contractor
An audio clip of a conversation between Vidarbha BJP MLA Raju Todsam and a contractor has gone viral.
03 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Family bought room for Rs. 74L, wiped-out in collapse
Syed Jafar Husain's family, who died in Husaini Building collapse in Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar, bought a room for Rs. 74L in it from Sakina Arsiwala only in 2013.
26 Aug 2017
MumbaiIndia's first calf born through surrogacy in Pune farm
A healthy male Gir breed calf "Vijay" was delivered by a surrogate mother cow in Pune on 20 August.
10 Aug 2017
MumbaiMaharashtra govt passes bill enabling malls to stay open 24x7
There is great news for shopaholics! Maharashtra government passed Shops and Establishment Bill that allows malls/shops/hotels etc to remain open 24X7.
03 Aug 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions
Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.
03 Aug 2017
MaharashtraMaharashtra Housing Min Prakash Mehta caught in fresh corruption controversy
Congress and NCP accused Maharashtra Housing Minister Prakash Mehta of being involved in a shady land deal, and demanded his resignation in the state assembly.
31 Jul 2017
IndiaGas leak reported from CNG pump in Mumbai's Chembur area
A gas leak from a CNG pump in Chembur led to immediate shutdown of power supply in the area. Adjoining roads were also blocked in order to prevent any more crisis that might occur due to leak.
27 Jul 2017
MumbaiMumbaiites can soon buy Metro tickets using smartphone
In order to make travelling easier for commuters, Mumbai Metro One will bring in mobile ticketing system from next month.
17 Jul 2017
Uddhav ThackerayBengaluru roads to be equipped with IoT-enabled solutions
Bengaluru is all set to deploy IoT-enabled solutions on atleast 7km of roads in the central business district area and develop them as 'Smart SURE' roads under Smart Cities Mission.
04 Jul 2017
MumbaiThis 102-year-old Pune doctor works 10 hours a day!
Dr. Balwant Ghatpande, who turned 102 this year, is counted among oldest practising doctors in Pune.
19 Jun 2017
MumbaiMumbai's Taj Palace becomes first Indian building to be trademarked
The iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai has joined the elite club of the Empire State Building in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Sydney Opera House as it got itself trademarked.
18 Jun 2017
MumbaiBMC's plan to reduce flooding in Mumbai not even done by half
Drowning in the complaints about rains every year, Mumbai's BMC's ambitious projects that were planned after July 26, 2005 flood are not even halfway done.