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Maharashtra genco to set up 602 MW-capacity solar power plants: State govt

These projects will be developed under an engineering, procurment and commissioning (EPC) contract in three stages on lands owned by Mahagenco

Bullet train project acquires 60% land, but may fail to meet 2023 deadline

Apart from land acquisition, another major cause for concern before the project is cost escalation owing to a fall in the rupee against the Japanese yen.

Don't make college exams ego issue: Devendra Fadnavis to Maharashtra govt

The Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra should not make college examinations an "ego" issue, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday. Some ministers in the state government are opposed to holding university examinations in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at a press conference here, the BJP leader said, "Guidelines of the University Grants Commission (on holding exams) are not for one state but for the entire country. So the Maharashtra government should not make it a political ego issue. "No state has raised objection to these guidelines except Maharashtra," he said. "If other states conduct exams and we don't, then what will be the value of degrees (conferred on the basis of earlier semesters' scores) by educational institutes in Maharashtra," he asked. Asked about controversy about the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI), Fadnavis alleged that the

Maharashtra govt signs MoU worth Rs 10,947 cr for MUTP phase 3 projects

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank would be providing a loan of Rs 3,500 crore and an agreement will be signed this month

No intention to allow street vendors to resume biz: Maharashtra govt to HC

The court last month asked the government to clarify its position on the issue and said the government could consider framing a policy

Maharashtra eases Covid-19 lockdown curbs, allows hotels to reopen

The permission has been granted on conditions of these entities adhering to social distancing norms and other protocols to avoid spread of the infection.

Maharashtra govt launches a portal to ensure employment to 'sons of soil'

The launch comes against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw return of migrant workers to native places outside the state.

Let pregnant women, those above 50 work from home: Maha minister to CM

Women with comorbidities are at a higher risk from the infection, and must be allowed to work from home, Maharashtra's Women and Child Welfare Minister said.

Section 144 imposed in Mumbai till July 15 amid spike in Covid-19 cases

With 903 new patients reported on Tuesday, coronavirus case tally in Mumbai increased to 77,197 while death toll rose to 4,554 with 93 more fatalities.

Railways to ply 700 more Mumbai local trains but not for general passengers

The trains will, however, only carry essential services personnel identified by the Maharashtra government

Maharashtra not to lift lockdown on July 1, to ease curbs gradually: Uddhav

Mumbai police warns residents that it will impound vehicles found driving away from residence without any valid reason

MVA govt united against Covid-19; Maharashtra alliance to last 5 yrs: Pawar

The veteran leader rejected suggestions that he is remote-controlling the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, in which his party is the second-largest constituent

Covid-19: Maharashtra to procure Remdesivir, Favipiravir in large numbers

The drugs are costly so the state has decided to buy them itself

Maharashtra stalls Great Wall Motor's investment plan after border row

The initial agreements are not cancelled, but further action is awaited, said Maharashtra's industries minister Subhash Desai, days after his government signed them

Maharashtra puts on hold Rs 5,000-cr Chinese projects citing border row

These three deals had been signed before the Ladakh stand-off

Accounts from Mumbai's Dharavi on efforts to chase away the virus

As efforts to 'chase the virus' begin to pay off in Mumbai's Dharavi, frontline workers and residents share accounts of recent months

What logic behind not sharing Covid-19 report: SC to Maharashtra govt

Justice Bhushan said the court has come to know that if a person is found Covid-19 positive, then the test report is not being shared with either the patient or the relatives

Tata Power subsidiary to develop 100-Mw solar project in Maharashtra

The project is required to be commissioned within 18 months from the date of execution of the PPA

China's Great Wall Motor commits Rs 7,600 crore investment in India

The company has committed an investment of $1 billion (about Rs 7,600 crore) in India in a phased manner with an estimated employment for over 3,000 people

Maharashtra govt signs Rs 16,000-crore investment pacts with 12 firms

UPL, Great Wall Motors, ExxonMobil among companies planning to invest in state