Those speaking out face threat, say writers
Writers on Thursday gathered at the spot in the city where veteran rationalist Govind Pansare was attacked on February 20 and later interacted with young artists and writers here.
View ArticlePawar hints at mid-term elections after BMC polls
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that state should be ready for mid-term elections after the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
View ArticleVCs discuss 'Digital India' at conference
The two-day west zone vice-chancellors' conference was inaugurated at the Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK), On Thursday.
View Article13 held under PITA during drive against sex workers
The city police on Thursday launched a drive against sex workers standing near railway stations and bus stands and arrested 13 women were arrested under section 8 (B) of the Prevention of Immoral...
View ArticleCorporator, 10 others held, released on bail
The Juna Rajwada police on Wednesday arrested 11 people, including Congress corporator Sharangdhar Deshmukh, for their alleged involvement in the violence between two groups at Rajopadhye nagar on...
View ArticleRevenue, forest depts to decide on land ownership
Two state departments, revenue and forest, will hold a secretary level meeting in Mumbai on Friday to decide the ownership of 267 hectares of land in Kolhapur district which is given on lease to to a...
View ArticleDemolish illegal bldgs before shrines: Sena
Opposing the civic body's plan to demolish 130 illegal shrines built in the city after 2009, the Shiv Sena on Thursday demanded demolition of illegal constructions on roadsides and footpaths first.
View ArticleCM stresses on one-time FRP payment
Reiterating that one-time FRP payment should be paid for sugarcane, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the government will act against sugar factories if it received complaints from farmers.
View Article74 firearms seized in 2015
Sangli district has topped the list of illegal firearms seizure during a drive launched by the Kolhapur range police.As many as 23 firearms were seized in Sangli, Pune Rural (20), Satara (12) and...
View ArticleHeight restrictions near Mahalaxmi soon
The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) is planning to restrict the height of buildings in the area from Mahalaxmi temple to Sandhyamath to give sun rays a clear passage till the idol.
View ArticlePrestigious state medal for six cops from district
Six police officers in Kolhapur district have been chosen for the state's award recognising meritorious service in the police force.
View ArticleKolhapur remembers Baburao Painter on Marathi film production foundation day
Members of the Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamadal (ABMCM) on Tuesday celebrated the foundation day of Marathi film production.
View ArticleWater meters stolen, KMC doubts citizens
While residents of Mangalwar Peth have complained to the KMC about the theft of 80 water meters in the area, the civic body suspects foul play on part of the citizens.
View ArticleWater ATMs for tourists to check plastic waste in Western Ghats
The forest department has decided to install water ATMs at top tourist destinations in the ecologically-sensitive Western Ghats to reduce the use of plastic water bottles.
View ArticleKMC seals 12 shops near temple
The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Monday conducted a sudden inspection in Mahalaxmi temple area and sealed 12 commercial units and establishments for operating without licences and permissions.
View ArticleIndustria-2015 sees 40,000 visitors; third expo planned for next year
More than 40,000 industrialists from the region visited the four-day expo Industria 2015 on its final day on Tuesday.
View ArticleKolhapur village lifts six-year ban on liquor sale
The Maharashtra government's recent announcement that it cannot afford to replicate the Bihar government decision to ban liquor sales has found resonance in a village in Kolhapur district that has...
View ArticleMining activity at Yelwan Jugai affecting wildlife corridor: Greens
The controversial mining activity at Yelwan Jugai village in Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur districtis is obstructing the wildlife corridor, especially of Indian Gaur, sambhar and leopards, said experts.
View ArticleKolhapur, Ichalkaranji chosen for urban housing scheme for poor
The state government has decided to consider the slum rehabilitation projects proposed by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC).
View ArticleSugar factories sit on FRP payment
Sugar factories in Kolhapur region have not yet paid sugarcane cultivators as per the Centre's Fair and Remunerative Price formula.This is being attributed mainly to the sluggish domestic and...
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