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October 6, 2023 9:48 PM

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde expresses hope that naxalism to be eliminated from Gadchiroli district

With developmental initiatives being speedily implemented in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district since last one year, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed hope that Naxalism will be eliminated from the region at the earliest. Speaking at a meeting organized by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review the issue of Left Wing Extremism, Mr. Shinde said the development of the rail network in the area, especially the border areas with Telangana and Chhattisgarh will prove to be benefici...

September 7, 2023 11:42 AM

We are trying our best to give reservation to Maratha community: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has clarified that without any injustice to OBC people or damage in OBC reservation, we are trying our best to give reservation to Maratha community. He was speaking late last night to media after a meeting at his residence Varsha. He said government is committed to give reservation but opposition is misleading people and making a political issue. Mr Shinde further said that unfortunately, they are trying to create discord and rift between ...

August 29, 2023 7:59 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde directs BMC to explore twin tunnel technology to deal with city traffic congestion

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to explore twin tunnel technology to deal with city traffic congestion. Mr. Shinde reviewed ten vital projects of Mumbai at Mantralaya, including the Mumbai Metro, an economic zone near Samruddhi Expressway. Mr. Shinde directed the BMC to build grade separators at traffic congestion sites. He also discussed connecting the eastern and the western expressway. Mr Shinde instructed to complete infrastructur...

August 24, 2023 9:24 PM

The state government is with farmers on the onion issue: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today said that the State government is with the farmers on the onion issue. Speaking to media persons, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated the State government has requested the Union Agriculture and Commerce Ministries to increase the number of procurement centres. He said, that procurement is being done at 13 centres set up by NAFED currently adding that 500 metric tonne of onion had been procured so far. The Centre had recently announced it woul...

August 15, 2023 9:56 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde launches a mobile app & WhatsApp helpline for Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Fund

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today launched a mobile app and WhatsApp helpline for the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Fund. A programme also was organized at the Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai for patients who have successfully overcome chronic and serious diseases. A helpline number 8650567567 has been started for patients and their relatives. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that more than 12 thousand 500 patients have benefited from the Chie...

August 8, 2023 10:17 PM

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde to inaugurate ‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign in Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will inaugurate the ‘Meri Mati, Mera Desh’ campaign at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan tomorrow. During the course of the campaign which will run till 14th August, all districts, talukas, and gram panchayats will carry out activities like the unveiling of Shilaphalakam, which is a memorial engraving the names of local martyrs. They will also hold a PanchPran ceremony, wherein citizens will be encouraged to take an oath, promising to focus on...