Forest officials in Kolhapur arrested five individuals during two separate night operations for allegedly preparing to hunt wildlife. Weapons and traps were seized in the coordinated actions.
A look back at the 2017 Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections, where BJP, Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena contested fiercely for control of 81 corporation seats.
Kolhapur anticipates a strong turnout in Thursday's municipal elections, with 4,060 new Gen Z voters and a total of 4,94,711 expected to vote. The administration hopes to surpass the 70% turnout from 2015.
Congress MLC Satej Patil expresses strong dissatisfaction with the State Election Commission's schedule for zilla parishad elections, highlighting only nine days for campaigning in large constituencies.
A 55-year-old school headmaster in Kolhapur faces arrest for allegedly raping a 16-year-old former student twice in 2025. Police invoked strict laws including POCSO Act.
Political parties in Kolhapur estimate each voter takes three minutes to cast four votes. They deploy workers strategically to manage queues and ensure maximum participation in the multi-ward election.
Analysis of 327 candidates in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation polls reveals 29 with criminal cases, while education levels range from PhD to Std III. Most parties avoid fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds.
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.
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.