Kolhapur Civic Polls: Door-to-Door Campaigning Begins
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.
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.
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.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
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.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
BJP candidates elected uncontested in Kalyan-Dombivli, Navi Mumbai & Dhule municipal corporations. State party chief hails it as a 'supreme civic honour'. Read more.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's zonal offices witnessed a chaotic last-day scramble as 1,457 candidates filed nominations for civic polls. See the zone-wise breakdown and scenes from the ground.
In a bold move, BJP drops majority of its sitting corporators for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls, prioritizing performance and new faces. Will this gamble pay off on January 15?
Disgruntled workers switch parties as nominations close for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections. Over 300 candidates file for 81 seats amid alliance discord and a flawed voter list.
With the nomination deadline approaching, Pune's political aspirants remain in limbo as major parties delay candidate lists. Read about the last-minute scramble and the election schedule.
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
Kolhapur police and forest department arrest three men with ambergris, known as whale vomit, valued at Rs 5.24 crore in a Sunday operation. Read the full story.
With only 48 hours left, Nagpur's civic election scene remains subdued as political parties tightly control nominations. Over 6,400 forms procured but only 21 filed, revealing intense behind-the-scenes bargaining. Read the full analysis.
Farmers in Kolhapur and Sangli protest CM Fadnavis's highway realignment. Over 300 farmers submit land documents, demanding 5x market value compensation. Read the full story.
NCP (SP) joins AAP & VBA to form Rajashri Shahu Aghadi for Kolhapur elections, exiting MVA. Congress releases candidate list as BJP warns hopefuls. Get the full seat-sharing details and political realignment analysis.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Crucial seat-sharing negotiations between NCP (SP) and NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections have failed. Polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies is set for January 15.
Forest officials in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara ban visitor entry to wildlife sanctuaries on December 30 and 31 to prevent environmental damage and illegal activities. Read more.
Nominations for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections surge, with 24 candidates filing papers. Key dates: Scrutiny on Dec 31, withdrawal by Jan 2. Get the latest updates on the civic polls.
Kolhapur police arrest Somnath Koli, a key accused in the multi-crore GrowBuzz investment scam. The accused had been absconding since October 2022. Read the full story for details.
Balgavde villagers in Sangli oppose the cutting of over 5,700 trees for a 5MW solar farm under a state scheme, alleging broken promises and planning NGT appeal. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 12 seats in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections as part of a seat-sharing pact with Congress. NCP (SP) negotiations stall, while Mahayuti alliance also faces internal disputes over seat allocation.
A team of six healthcare workers at a Kolhapur PHC successfully delivered a baby for a hearing and speech-impaired woman using gestures and clinical analysis. Read this inspiring story of inclusive healthcare.
Christmas 2024 brought joy and hope to Maharashtra as Nashik and Kolhapur celebrated with Midnight Mass, crib displays, and community gatherings. Read about the festive spirit and heartfelt messages.
Kolhapur police cracked a major armed dacoity case, arresting 7 suspects within 12 hours and recovering 60kg silver & 10g gold stolen from a private bus. Read the full story of the heist and swift investigation.
Kolhapur police cracked a major armed dacoity case within 12 hours, arresting seven suspects who robbed silver and gold worth Rs 1.2 crore from a bus. Read how an insider cleaner helped plan the heist.
Bombay HC directs NHAI to appoint a project director for the Kolhapur-Ratnagiri highway passing through Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. Court emphasizes careful execution to conserve wildlife. Read the full story.