Marathwada

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The AIMIM workers stood at the square carrying placards in hands. (Photo: PTI/File)

AIMIM workers protest against Maha CM; 'thank' him for 'resolving' woes of Marathwada

This unique protest was held near Baba Petrol Pump in the city

17 Sep 2021 12:08 PM

Rain activity will increase in south-central Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha in the next two days. (PTI Photo)

Mumbai rains to make a comeback by July end

Rain activities are expected to increase around July 26 or 27 over Mumbai and suburbs, said Skymet weather

22 Jul 2020 10:13 AM

Marathwada is one of the biggest regions in the state, encompassing districts such as Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli, Latur, Nanded among others, it is also one of the most drought-affected regions. (Photo: ANI)

Will make Marathwada draught-free in coming years: Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis was addressing a rally of women from various self-help groups in the region with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

07 Sep 2019 8:54 PM

Jayakwadi dam crosses 90% mark but Marathwada stares at water deficit

Marathwada districts have received over 75 per cent of the average rainfall in this year though some talukas face water scarcity.

14 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

It is planning to induce artificial rain in the parched Marathwada region by the end of this month with the help of cloud seeding.

Firm finalised to carry out cloud seeding

The radar will be procured by July 22 and will be stationed at Aurangabad. The aircraft will also be kept ready at the Aurangabad airport.

18 Jul 2019 2:17 AM

At present, 832 tankers are supplying water to Marathwada villages. Meanwhile, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur and Osmanabad districts have received only 61 per cent of the average rainfall so far.

Water levels in dams remain low

The Aurangabad division is followed by the Amravati division, where the water storage level stands at 8.47 per cent.

15 Jul 2019 6:56 AM

CM Fadnavis: Govt will eradicate drought in Marathwada

The water would be supplied for drinking as well as irrigation through the pipe. A tender for the project will be floated in the next two months.

09 Jun 2019 7:11 AM

Shiv Sena chief hands over essential supplies during his visit in Beed district, Marathwada on Wednesday.

To hell with the alliance, says Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray started his tour of drought-affected areas in the Marathwada region from Beed district Wednesday.

10 Jan 2019 2:42 AM

NCP leaders kick off phase 3 of outreach plan

This move is being seen as the party stepping up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-Sena government.

27 Sep 2018 5:13 AM

Raj Thackeray to begin Maharashtra tour

Thackeray will address only one rally during his tour which will be on Tuesday, May 1.

01 May 2018 7:13 AM

Similar situation has been predicted in Delhi.

IMD predicts hailstorm in northern Maharashtra from February 23

Meanwhile, the state agriculture department has advised farmers to take necessary precautions like storing crops at safe places.

22 Feb 2018 4:24 AM

State asks Centre for Rs 200 crore as hailstorm comp

On February 11 and 12, the state had hailstorm in its Marathwada and Vidarbha region affecting 16 districts and 1279 villages.

15 Feb 2018 6:50 AM

Hailstorm compensation may affect state budget

As per the department, the revenue expenditure has increased by 80 per cent in the last four years, but revenue receipts have not risen.

14 Feb 2018 3:34 AM

Sharad Pawar addressing the Hallabol Yatra

Sharad Pawar claims Union Budget cheated farmers

NCP, in its attempt to reach out to the masses, had planned the Hallabol Yatra in the Marathwada .

04 Feb 2018 7:11 AM

Revenue minister extends apology to BJP workers

Patil further said that the process to select people for appointment to statutory bodies had already started in the state.

21 Jan 2018 6:39 AM

To tackle the issue of shortage of land for development projects, the current government has tried opening various kinds of land after coming to power. (Photo: Representational image)

Temple land up for development

Government has decided to open land belonging to temple trusts for developmental purposes.

10 Jan 2018 1:08 AM

A massive shutdown called by Dalit groups and parties across Maharashtra was called off on Wednesday after a day of protests and sporadic violence. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Maharashtra bandh: Teen,16, crushed to death while escaping police in Nanded

According to police officials, the teenager, identified as Yogesh Jadhav, ran along with the demonstrators while they were being chased.

04 Jan 2018 10:10 AM

Around 125 tehsils faced deficient rainfall this year.

Out of 125 tehsils, only three fit new drought criteria

Due to the new criteria, only three tehsils in Gondia district of Vidarbha are included in drought list.

20 Dec 2017 6:35 AM

Farmers throwing onions and other vegetables on the road during their state-wide strike over various demands in Nasik. (Photo: PTI)

Farmer strike worries veteran faction in BJP

When farmers hit the streets on June 1, the CM called them for discussion. But, his attempt to pacify farmers’ representatives failed.

04 Jun 2017 1:09 AM

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah.

BJP extends committee meet to strategise for 2019 election

BJP leaders are awaiting the announcement of chairmen for different statutory corporations in the state.

11 Apr 2017 1:32 AM

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