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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


Catholic Gymkhana on state govt's radar

MUMBAI, 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 p... Read More


State to buy 50K EVMs, rent another 25K to conduct local body polls

India, Aug. 12 -- The state election commission (SEC) in Maharashtra has placed an order for purchasing 50,000 electronic voting machines (EVMs) and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Madhy... Read More


State may set up pigeon feeding centres in SGNP

India, Aug. 12 -- Amid the row over feeding pigeons at Kabutarkhana, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state government will consider setting up feeding centres at deserted places, like the Sa... Read More