Vallabh Ozarkar is a senior correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. He writes on Maharashtra politics and governance. He tweets @Ozarkarvallabh
April 01, 2025 23:04 IST
These GRs were primarily focused on approving and distributing funds for ongoing schemes and projects across various government departments
Tue, Apr 01, 2025April 01, 2025 21:42 IST
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik made the announcement after a weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Sahyadri guest house.
Tue, Apr 01, 2025March 30, 2025 22:16 IST
"We have already prepared an action plan, as part of which we will be procuring 5,000 new buses every year by scrapping old buses," Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik says.
Sun, Mar 30, 2025March 29, 2025 04:31 IST
Comes 2 weeks after order to set up centre to monitor coverage of govt
Sat, Mar 29, 2025March 28, 2025 07:14 IST
“I am one of those who supports artists… We went there just to talk, but their response triggered it … Had we planned it, we would have carried something with us,” says Rahool Kanal, the leader of the Sena group.
Fri, Mar 28, 2025March 27, 2025 00:26 IST
Shinde said areas such as Santacruz, Vile Parle and Kurla fall in the airport funnel zone and height restrictions hinder the redevelopment of buildings in those areas.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025March 26, 2025 20:44 IST
Kamra, in a standup show, had taken a jibe at Shiv Sena chief Shinde referring to him as a “gaddar” (traitor) following which an FIR for defamation was registered against the comedian Monday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025March 24, 2025 19:52 IST
Rahool Kanal, who was once an aide of Aaditya Thackeray, led Sena workers who vandalised the Habitat studio where comedian Kunal Kamra recorded his show, making the “gaddar” jibe at Eknath Shinde.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025March 18, 2025 13:40 IST
While speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly, Devendra Fadnavis also appealed for restraint after the Nagpur violence.
Wed, Mar 19, 2025March 15, 2025 18:48 IST
Nana Patole claims Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar could get CM post on a “rotational basis” if they join Opposition alliance; Shinde and Chandrashekar Bawankule give him a “counter offer” to join Mahayuti
Sat, Mar 15, 2025March 14, 2025 16:32 IST
Nitesh Rane said the Maharashtra Maritime Board has cleared the concerns of residents regarding the project at Radio Club and the new jetty will ease the pressure on the existing one at Gateway of India.
Fri, Mar 14, 2025March 12, 2025 23:18 IST
Says work orders issued when govt was not formed; Opp raises Shinde’s statement
Thu, Mar 13, 2025March 11, 2025 23:51 IST
The budget for 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar did not see allocations for Aanandacha Shidha scheme, Vayoshree Yojana, Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana and the Shiv Bhojan Thali scheme.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025March 10, 2025 23:55 IST
Rs 8,400 cr for SHORE project in coastal districts
Mon, Mar 10, 2025March 10, 2025 22:33 IST
Mahayuti promised to increase it to Rs 2,100
Mon, Mar 10, 2025March 09, 2025 22:35 IST
Says only he can take decisions to stall projects that harm the state
Sun, Mar 09, 2025March 05, 2025 23:52 IST
Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve questioned whether any action would be taken against actor Rahul Solarpurkar and one Prashant Koratkar for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Shivaji Maharaj.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025March 05, 2025 22:52 IST
Aditi Tatkare says neither the govt nor the CM said that the revised aid of Rs 2,100 would be included in 2025-’26 budget
Wed, Mar 05, 2025March 04, 2025 14:05 IST
A close aide to Dhananjay Munde, Walmik Karad’s alleged involvement in the Beed sarpanch murder case has led to the downfall of the influential NCP leader.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025March 04, 2025 12:54 IST
Dhananjay Munde has been facing the heat since Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district, was abducted and murdered in December last year.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025February 27, 2025 23:54 IST
Names accused in all 3 related cases, including Karad
Thu, Feb 27, 2025February 26, 2025 13:35 IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s move to stop illegal activities in the functioning of the government has come as a shock to deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s supporters, a Saamana editorial said.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025February 24, 2025 07:53 IST
Maharashtra government forms new policy panel amid complaints of alleged irregularities in the schemes and “demand for money” by procurement agencies that were approved by the previous government.
Mon, Feb 24, 2025February 23, 2025 22:29 IST
Making the remarks on Saturday at the 98th All India Marathi Literary Festival held in Delhi, Gorhe said, “It is a fact that if you give two Mercedes cars in Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, you get a post”
Sun, Feb 23, 2025February 20, 2025 22:41 IST
Manikrao Kokate, an MLA from Sinnar constituency in Nashik district, was convicted in connection with illegal acquisition of two flats under the Chief Minister’s discretionary quota.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025