Maharashtra

A grand new statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was unveiled at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, on May 11, 2025. This new statue is the tallest of Shivaji Maharaj in India and has replaced the earlier 35-foot statue that collapsed ...

Mumbai is bracing for a spell of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall and strong gusts of wind on Thursday, following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) issuance of a yellow alert for the area. This advisory indicates potential severe weather conditions that ...

In good news for daily travelers, Mira-Bhayandar and Thane in Maharashtra are soon getting a new and modern transport system - a pod taxi service. The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has already approved this project, including all surveys and clearances. Maharashtra ...

Pune's public transport system received a major boost with the opening of two new electric bus depots at Charholi and Man. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar led the inauguration, and the event started with a moment of silence to remember the ...

The Maharashtra government's Mangrove Cell has issued directives for the restoration of mangroves at two locations in Mumbai's Borivali area after site inspections revealed unauthorized reclamation of protected coastal zones. The order comes after officials discovered illegal encroachments, debris dumping, and ...

Maharashtra is set for a major change in tourism and transport with the approval of 45 new ropeways. This project, led by the National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML), will make travel to some of the most famous tourist destinations in ...

A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus traveling from Bengaluru to Mumbai became the target of violence, leading to the suspension of bus services between the two states. The incident happened shortly after the bus crossed Chitradurga, where pro-Kannada activists ...

The Maharashtra government has approved Metro Line 8, also known as the "Gold Line", to improve transportation between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). This metro line will make airport transfers smoother and provide better ...

In a major step to improve public transport in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to introduce a unified ticket system. This new system will allow commuters to use a single card or mobile application for local trains, metro, buses, ...

To manage urban congestion and parking issues, Maharashtra's Transport Department has proposed a groundbreaking policy called "No Parking, No Registration." Under this initiative, individuals must prove they have a certified parking space before registering a new vehicle. This move, inspired by ...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway multitracking projects to strengthen connectivity and support economic growth. Two of these projects-Jalgaon-Manmad's 4th line and Bhusawal-Khandwa's 3rd and 4th lines-will significantly enhance rail ...

The "Orange City" of India Nagpur will soon go "Green"! Yes, the city will ply around 250 electric-busses to push down the air pollution on the busy roads. Nagpur Municipal Corporation has given a green signal for this green initiative. The ...