Mahayuti alliance releases KMC election manifesto, pledging a new civic building, 200 electric buses, an IT park, and Panchaganga River cleanup. Key ministers outline Rs 1400 crore development plans.
Thieves broke into 22 lockers at Sangli District Central Cooperative Bank's Zare branch, stealing ornaments worth crores. Police detail the sophisticated break-in. Read the full investigation.
In a major heist at Sangli District Central Cooperative Bank's Zare branch, thieves stole gold & silver worth crores. Police suspect interstate gang. Read the full investigation details.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Land acquisition survey for Nagpur-Ratnagiri Highway's Ankali-Chokak stretch completed swiftly after Maharashtra govt approved quadruple compensation for farmers. Details inside.
Geetanjali Hawaldar, eight months pregnant, campaigns door-to-door in Kolhapur's Ward 18 B, highlighting local issues and seeking votes based on her commitment to development.
Congress released its Kolhapur Municipal Corporation manifesto, promising free bus rides for female students, women's health cover, and tax reforms. BJP questions timing. Read the full agenda.
Kolhapur police prevented a cruel greyhound race after PETA India's complaint. Read how authorities acted under BNSS to stop animal abuse and uphold the law.
Oxford University Press issues public apology for 'unverified statements' in James Laine's 2003 book on Shivaji Maharaj, following Bombay High Court directive. Read the full story.
A major fire caused by an electrical short circuit gutted a house in Kolhapur's Rajarampuri, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 15 lakh. Swift action by firefighters prevented a larger tragedy in the densely populated area.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Congress MLC Satej Patil alleges political tampering with Kalammawadi dam pipelines, seeks police bandobast. He refutes corruption charges, highlights project's success.
A panel finds 24 gynaecology doctors at Kolhapur's state-run hospital guilty of referring patients to costly private labs despite a 24x7 in-house facility. Read about the investigation and expected action.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of giving prime land worth Rs 500 crore for just Rs 30 crore to a society linked to a JSS MLA. Read the full story and political fallout.
A Kolhapur court sentenced four Ganesh mandal officials to one-year imprisonment for violating noise norms in 2016. The magistrate denied probation, citing public interest. Read the full details.
MNS leader Amit Thackeray demands CM & DCMs see how candidates are pressured to withdraw. This follows the murder of MNS worker Balasaheb Saravade in Kolhapur over nomination dispute.
A 50-year-old man collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest while giving testimony in a Karnataka court. The tragic incident occurred in Tumakuru district.
Prakash Arvind Kulkarni (Khebudkar), founder of Kulkarni Power Tools, passed away at 84. A stalwart of Maharashtra's industrial sector for 52 years, he was known for his social commitment and mentoring new entrepreneurs. Read more about his legacy.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections go 'unreachable' to avoid withdrawal pressure. 543 candidates remain after 274 withdrawals. Key details inside.
Congress MLC Satej Patil accuses Maharashtra govt of failing Kolhapur despite 3-year administrator rule. Announces 15-day public agenda drive for civic polls, opposes power tariff hike.
Rebel candidates in Kolhapur go 'unreachable' to avoid party pressure. 543 remain for 81 wards after 274 withdrawals. BJP claims success in Solapur. Get the full story on the municipal election dynamics.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
With 14 days left for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates start door-to-door campaigns, seek blessings at Mahalaxmi Temple. Read about the key promises and political strategies.
A 22-year-old electrician was brutally stabbed to death in Sangli's busy College Corner area. Two accused, arrested by police, had a prior dispute with the victim. Read the full details.
Three workers died on the spot after an SUV hit them near a bus stop in Kolhapur. The driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator. Read the full details of the tragic accident.
Kolhapur police enforced strict New Year's Eve vigil, setting up 35 checkpoints. 135 drunk drivers faced action, with Rs 50,000 in fines collected. Excise department cracked down on liquor smuggling.
Kolhapur's rural schools introduce 'Pink Rooms' for menstrual hygiene, offering privacy, pads, and health info. Initiative aims to reduce the 7% girl dropout rate in Maharashtra. Read how this safe space is changing lives.
Three men died after an SUV hit them by a bonfire on Pune-Bengaluru NH. Driver fled. Police investigating. Read the full details of the tragic Kolhapur accident.
A total of 813 candidates have filed nominations for the 81-seat Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Scrutiny led to 21 disqualifications, mirroring 2015's high contestant numbers. Read the latest updates.