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State to lease farmland to increase forest cover, boost eco-tourism

India, Aug. 17 -- The state is chalking out a new forest conservation policy that will allow the government to lease private agricultural land for tree plantation, thereby increasing forest cover from... Read More


Maha liquor sales hit by 50% duty hike

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- Liquor sales dropped significantly in July compared to the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year on the back of a 50% hike in excise duty in the last week of June. The hike pu... Read More


Rainfall in state claims at least 6 lives in 2 days

MUMBAI, Aug. 17 -- Various parts of the state, including rain-deficit Marathwada, witnessed a heavy downpour since Friday evening, resulting in a rise in the water levels of dams and reservoirs. The d... Read More


State govt to lease farmland to increase forest cover, boost eco-tourism

MUMBAI, Aug. 17 -- The state is chalking out a new forest conservation policy that will allow the government to lease private agricultural land for tree plantation, thereby increasing forest cover fro... Read More


'We broke Handi of corruption': Mahayuti sounds poll bugle

India, Aug. 17 -- Blazing a new campaign trail ahead of local body elections in the state, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is tapping into festivals deeply cherished by Maharashtrians, starting with Jan... Read More


Liquor sales hit by 50% duty hike

Mumbai, Aug. 16 -- Liquor sales dropped significantly in July compared to the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year on the back of a 50% hike in excise duty in the last week of June. The hike pu... Read More


July liquor sales hit by 50% rise in excise duty

India, Aug. 16 -- Liquor sales dropped significantly in July compared to the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year on the back of a 50% hike in excise duty in the last week of June. The hike pu... Read More


Ahead of polls, PWD cleared road works worth 4 times the budget

India, Aug. 15 -- Ahead of the assembly polls in November 2024, the state public works department (PWD) gave administrative approval for roads worth Rs.64,000 crore, against its annual budgetary provi... Read More


Ahead of polls, PWD cleared rd works worth 4 times the budget

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Ahead of the assembly polls in November 2024, the state public works department (PWD) gave administrative approval for roads worth Rs.64,000 crore, against its annual budgetary prov... Read More


Catholic Gymkhana on state govt's radar

India, Aug. 13 -- The Catholic Gymkhana, a cultural and sporting icon on Marine Drive in South Mumbai, is now on the state government's radar. The move comes after two other popular institutions on pr... Read More