With just two days left for nominations, major alliances in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections delay candidate lists, causing anxiety among aspirants. Key dates and political dynamics inside.
An 82-year-old farmer in Kolhapur's Panhala died after a gaur attack. In a separate incident, a forest worker was injured. Forest officials are on alert. Read details.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch arrests two with 1.38 kg of illegal ambergris, valued at Rs 1.3 crore. Probe ongoing to trace source and buyer network. Read the full 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.
Kolhapur's district collector assures stakeholders about the Prada deal for Kolhapuri chappals, urging patience as details are sought. The pact aims for global reach.
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.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
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.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
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.
Punjab Police in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.
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.
Chandigarh Police arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh, seizing 48 liquor bottles and 10 grams of heroin. The operation was based on a tip-off near the railway station. Read more.
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.
Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench asks state to consult Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) M Srinivas Reddy to expedite the proposed elephant camp at Ghatkarwadi, aiming to resolve human-elephant conflict.
AAP will contest the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections independently after Congress-led MVA offered only 1-2 seats out of 81. Party leaders call the offer 'humiliating'.
An 8-year-old boy from Kolhapur's Lakshmiwadi village drowned in a newly-built farm well. The body was recovered using an underwater camera. Read the full report.
Congress MLC Satej Patil unveils 'Kolhapur Kasa' tagline for municipal polls, crowdsourcing manifesto via QR code. Seat-sharing talks to conclude soon. Read more.
Two workers died after an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Sangli's Bhalavani village. Police have filed a case against the landowner for negligence. Read the full details.
Punjab Police dismantled 19 terror modules, arrested 131 suspects, and seized 11.6 kg of RDX in 2025. The crackdown also saw record heroin seizures. Read the full report.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
Maharashtra farmers face losses as premature flowering in sugar cane reduces weight & sugar content. Experts blame erratic weather & delayed crushing season. Details inside.