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Rain alert for parts of Maharashtra as heat intensifies; IMD forecasts thunderstorms

Pune, Oct 7 (UNI) After a brief spell of respite, rain activity is set to return to parts of Maharashtra, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms and showers across several districts.
According to the weather department, parts of Konkan and eastern Vidarbha are likely to receive rain accompanied by gusty winds and lightning. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the ghat areas of Satara as well as Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Gondia districts.
The renewed rainfall comes at a time when several parts of the state have experienced a prolonged dry spell, raising concerns over crops and agricultural conditions. While the southwest monsoon has already withdrawn from Maharashtra, isolated rainfall activity continues in some parts of the state.
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Mah Cabinet Approves 3 81 Hectares of Land for Shegaon Sansthan

15 Oct 2026 | 12:20 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 ( UNI) The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the allocation of 3.81 hectares of land to the Shegaon Sansthan, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the institution. The decision was announced by State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule after Wednesday's Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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Man stabbed, shot dead In Ulhasnagar; three suspects absconding

15 Oct 2026 | 12:20 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) A man was stabbed and shot dead by unidentified assailants in Ulhasnagar in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said.
The deceased was identified as Harish Gajwani, Deputy Commissioner of Police Sachin Gore said.
According to police, the attackers first stabbed Gajwani with a knife and then fired two rounds at him. He died at the spot. Police suspect that three persons were involved in the murder.

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Giving Rs 5000 To Farmers For Diwali Is Like Rubbing Salt On Their Wounds, Says Congress

15 Oct 2026 | 12:08 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday that the Fadnavis government’s cabinet decision to give drought-hit farmers Rs 5000 before Diwali is like rubbing salt on their wounds.

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The habitats trust brings conservation stories and On-Ground solutions to Pune

14 Oct 2026 | 11:52 PM

Pune, Oct 14 (UNI) The Habitats Trust (THT) hosted a film screening and panel discussion titled 'Another Way: From Stories to Solutions' at E-Square Multiplex on Tuesday, bringing together over 140 filmmakers, ecological researchers, and citizens to explore how research, thoughtful planning, and on-ground solutions can reconcile wildlife conservation with India’s rapid economic development.

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Old Monk ban in Maha costs state Rs 350 Crore in excise revenue, manufacturer reports Rs 500 crore loss

14 Oct 2026 | 11:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (UNI) The suspension of Old Monk sales in Maharashtra has reportedly caused significant financial losses for both the state government and the brand’s manufacturer. The state is estimated to have lost Rs 350 crore in excise revenue, while the company has claimed losses of approximately Rs 500 crore.

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