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October 6, 2023 9:01 PM

Seven killed after major fire breaks out at seven-storey residential building in Mumbai; PM Modi announces an ex-gratia

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that proper treatment is being provided to patients who were injured in the Goregaon fire incident early this morning. Speaking to reporters, after visiting the injured at Balasaheb Thackeray Trauma Care Center in Mumbai, Mr. Shinde said all patients are stable and out of danger. Terming the fire incident as unfortunate, Mr. Shinde said an inquiry commission has been set up and the guilty will be brought to book. Stating that scrap mater...

September 2, 2023 10:11 PM

Maharashtra CM describes incident of lathi-charge during agitation for Maratha reservation in Jalna as very unfortunate

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the incident of the lathi-charge during the agitation for Maratha reservation in Jalna district on Friday as very unfortunate. Stating that it is being investigated at a high level, the CM said the state government was committed to providing reservations to the Maratha community, and nobody should resort to violence. He said instructions have been given to treat all the injured in this incident at the government's expense. The CM s...

August 9, 2023 1:04 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launches ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign from Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign from Mumbai’s historic August Kranti Ground. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Shinde said various initiatives will be launched all over the state under the campaign. Many freedom fighters were honoured and ‘Sheelaphalakam’ inaugurated at the function. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar also took ‘Panchpran’ oath in Mantralaya. Various functions are bei...