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Well-known neurosurgeon Shirish Valsangkar commits suicide in Solapur
The incident occurred around 8.30 pm inside the bathroom of his home, where he used his licensed revolver to shoot himself in the head, an official said
19 April,2025 08:40 AM IST | Solapur | PTI
Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 jolts Himachal Pradesh's Mandi
Tremors were experienced in several parts of the region, with no immediate reports of injuries or property damage
13 April,2025 02:05 PM IST | Mandi | mid-day online correspondent
Bhagwan Mahavir's ideals give strength to countless people: PM Modi
On Mahavir Jayanti, PM Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Lord Mahavir, highlighting his timeless teachings of non-violence, truth, and compassion as guiding principles for a better society
10 April,2025 03:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra weather updates: Freak showers ruin harvest in grape belt
Farmers in Nashik, Sangli, and Solapur districts face big losses, appeal for government support; the hailstorms and persistent rain on April 2 and April 3 damaged vineyards around the villages of Salse Pada and Madsangvi, just 39 km from Nashik city
07 April,2025 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Mild tremor in Solapur; no casualty
The tremor was recorded at 11.22 am, with its epicentre at a depth of 5 km near Sangola in the district, located in south west Maharashtra, according to the officials
03 April,2025 04:43 PM IST | Solapur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis visits Tulja Bhavani temple to review restoration work
The CM said a plan to redevelop the temple premises has been prepared, and some "technical aspects" would be added to it. "Funds will also be provided for the redevelopment project," CM Fadnavis said
29 March,2025 10:46 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt to amend law to take strict action against milk adulteration: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar announced that milk adulteration is a serious issue that poses a threat to public health, and it will not be tolerated. He stated that those found guilty of adulterating milk and similar food products will be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)
25 March,2025 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Woman jumps into well with 2 kids in Solapur; all 3 dead
Apart from the two sons, the woman also had an eight-year-old daughter, the official added
13 March,2025 03:14 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Wandering tiger’s unusual hunting pattern stalls capture in Maharashtra
Unlike typical tigers, this one doesn’t return to its kills, making tranquilisation attempts difficult for officials monitoring its movements.Officials from the Maharashtra Forest Department confirmed that despite continuous efforts, capturing the tiger has been difficult due to the challenging landscape and nearby villages
07 March,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Maharashtra cabinet approves anti-narcotics task force expansion
The council of ministers also sanctioned Rs 1,275 crore to improve the Varkhede Londhe Barrage Medium Project in Jalgaon district. The project, located on the Girna River, will provide irrigation facilities to 8,290 hectares of land in Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon talukas
18 February,2025 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent