Uthalpeth village in Chandrapur is now Maharashtra's largest fully solar-powered settlement, with panels on all 180 homes. The project, funded by the PM Surya Ghar scheme, will be inaugurated on December 17. Read more about this green energy milestone.
Congress MLC Satej Patil states 350 applicants seek party tickets for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Seat-sharing talks with Shiv Sena (UBT) underway. Read about Congress's campaign strategy.
Tata Power DDL launches a 'Solar Ambassador' program with 20 trained officials to promote rooftop solar in northwest Delhi, covering 1.5 million consumers. Learn about subsidies and benefits.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
A key workshop in Kolhapur trained officials on wildlife rescue SOPs and coexistence strategies, revealing 15-30 daily distress cases. Learn about the new approach to man-animal communication.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench directs former SP Mahendra Pandit to appear on Dec 9 in a major investment fraud case. Victims allege the scam is worth Rs 279 crore, not Rs 12 crore. Read the latest developments.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary sets March 2026 deadline for APSPDCL to install 2 kW solar systems for 7.48 lakh SC/ST homes and 21 lakh BC households. Read about the state's green energy roadmap.
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Ancient Chinese records of a 709 BCE solar eclipse are helping scientists measure changes in Earth's rotation and solar cycles. Discover how meticulous observations from millennia ago power today's astrophysics.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs solar systems on all govt buildings & fast-tracks PM Suryaghar Yojana. State targets 2.22 lakh rooftop installations by 2027. Details inside.
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
A 13-year-old boy in Kolhapur's Ujlaiwadi died after touching a high-voltage line while trying to get a ball from a neighbour's roof. Read the full tragic story.
India achieves its highest-ever annual clean energy capacity addition of 31.25 GW, led by solar power. Minister Pralhad Joshi unveils new initiatives for Odisha, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in the global renewable surge.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs installation of rooftop solar on all state buildings. The move aims for 24,000 MW power in 7 years and 2.22 lakh solar installations by 2027.
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
Bombay HC's Kolhapur bench mandates regular compliance reports from KMC & ZP on road construction. First report due Dec 11. Details on quality, timeline, and public disturbance.
Kolkata's Websol Energy partners with US-based Linton Crystal to explore manufacturing solar PV ingots & wafers in India, boosting domestic solar supply chain.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a Rs 6,000 crore DPR to upgrade the Pune-Kolhapur highway. Tunnels near Khambatki Ghat to be inaugurated soon. Read about the project's impact and delays.
Indigo flight operations between Kolhapur, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru were disrupted due to an Airbus A320 software upgrade and new DGCA crew duty rules. Over 250 passengers affected. Details inside.
Tigress Tara, released into Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, was seen in the buffer zone. Forest officials confirm she is 100% safe and healthy, with movements being tracked. Read the full story.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari commits to revamping the Pune-Kolhapur highway within a year, with a Rs 6000 crore plan and a new developer to cut travel time and enhance safety.
Uttar Pradesh achieves a historic milestone in solar energy under CM Yogi Adityanath, powering 1.4 crore households and reducing carbon emissions by 1.2 crore tonnes. Discover how the state is leading India's green revolution.
First phase of Maharashtra local body elections witnesses strong voter participation, with turnout estimated over 60%. Key highlights from Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, and incidents reported.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced Karnataka's renewable energy capacity has reached 25,675.39 MW. Over 14,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed, powering 22,313 households. Discover the state's green energy progress.
BWSSB plans a Rs 20 crore solar project for Cauvery Stage VI pumping stations, aiming for partial or full solar power. DPR ready for four stations.
A tragic accident in Solapur claimed five lives as an SUV collided with a truck. The newlywed couple survived. Read the full details of the heartbreaking incident.
Kolhapur police arrested a 28-year-old man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl from a wedding. The accused faces multiple charges under the POCSO Act. Read the full report.