On the last day of campaigning for Kolhapur municipal elections, massive rallies caused major traffic jams. Candidates skipped proper meals, while voters complained about neglected civic issues like poor roads and garbage collection.
Residents in Kolhapur oppose a sewage treatment plant location, citing health risks. They also highlight traffic, garbage, and poor roads as key election issues.
Bombay High Court allows NCP candidate Aazam Kazi to participate in Sangli Miraj Kupwad municipal polls, staying externment order till January 17.
Police discovered skeletal remains in Patgaon forest while looking for former sarpanch Mahesh Pilankar. Forensic tests will determine if they are human. Three people detained for questioning.
Shiv Bhojan thali operators in Kolhapur district demand pending subsidies for eight months, warning of a one-day shutdown if payments are not prioritized by the government.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responds to criticism of the Ladki Bahin scheme, highlights women's economic empowerment, and details development plans for Kolhapur including river cleanup and water diversion.
A tragic accident on Ahilya bridge in Kolhapur claimed two lives and left multiple injured when a tractor and container truck collided and plunged into the riverbed.
Political parties and candidates intensify last-minute campaigning in Nashik and Kolhapur municipal elections, with rallies, door-to-door visits, and social media blitzes marking the final hours.
Kolhapur's iconic misal-pav becomes the flavour of political campaigning. From Congress's 'Misal Pe Charcha' to CM Fadnavis's 'Misal Katta', candidates connect with voters over the spicy dish. Discover how food shapes the election narrative.
Mother of Kolhapur ACB chief Vaishnavi Patil dies in a tragic accident on Pune-Bengaluru highway. Driver may have dozed off after 8-hour non-stop drive. Read the full details.
Tragic accident claims lives of DySP Vaishnavi Patil's mother and driver on Pune-Bengaluru highway. The officer and two others injured. Read the full details.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures continuation of Ladki Bahin Yojana, attacks opposition in Kolhapur & Nashik rallies. Promises tax relief, development projects ahead of civic polls.
Confusion over new ward boundaries in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections is causing candidates to campaign in wrong areas, wasting time and resources. Read about the impact of the four-member ward system.
A 28-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were found dead in a Kolhapur forest. Police suspect suicide due to love affair problems. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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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.
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.