Maharashtra has opened online applications for the Shiv Chhatrapati State Sports Awards for 2024–25 and 2025–26. Eligible athletes, coaches, para-athletes and adventure sports participants can apply through the official sports department website by November 15, 2026, before the deadline expires.
Teacher Rajesh Vasudev Kogade from Kadampur in Buldhana district has developed a ten-day English reading approach using phonics, gestures and structured practice. The initiative aims to reduce students’ fear of English and encourage independent reading, especially in rural schools.
The death of Damini Kiran Palav in Kudal taluka has sparked grief and outrage across Sindhudurg district. Police detained suspect Sahil Vishram Dhuri, and a court reportedly remanded him to police custody until October 24 as the investigation continues.
Police raided a poultry farm in Maregaon, Gondia district, after receiving information about a suspected drug-manufacturing unit. Chemicals, drums, plastic containers and other materials worth ₹44,810 were seized. A complaint was filed against three individuals under the NDPS Act, and the investigation is ongoing.
वार्ताहर : अजय शहारे | सडक/अर्जुनी सुधाकर कोहळे यांच्या प्रचारार्थ शाळा-महाविद्यालयांना भेटी आमदार राजकुमार बडोले यांच्यासह महायुतीच्या पदाधिकाऱ्यांचा शिक्षक व प्राध्यापकांशी संवाद; पदवीधर मतदारांना सहकार्याचे आवाहन सडक अर्जुनी : नागपूर पदवीधर मतदारसंघाच्या निवडणुकीतील महायुतीचे उमेदवार मा. सुधाकरजी कोहळे यांच्या प्रचारार्थ सडक अर्जुनी तालुक्यातील विविध शाळा व महाविद्यालयांना भेटी देऊन शिक्षक आणि प्राध्यापकांशी संवाद साधण्यात आला….
Maharashtra plans to inaugurate around 125 health institutions during the Arogya Samvad Yatra from November 1 to December 5, 2026. The second phase includes health sub-centres, primary health centres and hospitals, aiming to improve access to healthcare in rural and remote areas.
The OBC Samaj Sangharsh Samiti in Solapur submitted a memorandum outlining 25 demands, including a caste-wise census, protection of reservation, recruitment backlog clearance, educational support, increased scholarships and funding for Mahajyoti. The committee urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to act promptly and warned of statewide protests.
Farmers led by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana leader Raju Shetti have launched an indefinite protest at the Maharashtra-Karnataka border after talks with the Centre failed to resolve demands on sugar prices, C-heavy ethanol rates and financial assistance for sugarcane growers. Traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru highway has been disrupted.
A confrontation between Maval MLA Sunil Shelke and RTI activist Sunil Gujar at Pune Collector’s Office has led to cross-complaints at Bund Garden Police Station. Both sides have made serious allegations, and police say the matter is under investigation.
Ram Nagar Police raided Toms Cafe in Gondia’s Railtoli area over alleged unauthorised hookah parlour operations and the supply of prohibited tobacco-based flavours. Police seized materials worth ₹37,425 and registered a case against three individuals. Further investigation is underway.
