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Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave relief

Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: During the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's diverse traditional summer beverages, from North India's Aam Panna to the Konkan region's Kokum Sharbat. Describing them as symbols of the country's rich cultural heritage and the spirit of 'Ek Bharat…

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India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in Sindhudurg

Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism project is coming up off its coast. A decommissioned Indian Navy warship, Ex-INS Guldar, has been scuttled to create an artificial reef. This ambitious project aims to boost adventure and…

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‘Communal riot script…but Dalits target’: Author Ajaz Ashraf on Bhima Koregaon ‘myth’ and media

From official history to popular culture, the Hindutva investment in remaking the past has been all too visible over the last decade. And this attempt to dominate history has opened new flashpoints, such as the one linked to the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.

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Weather Update: IMD issues red alert for MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa and Maharashtra

The Indian Meteorological Department, in its latest report, issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in western Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan region, Goa and Central Maharashtra on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amit Shah targets Uddhav’s ‘fake Sena’ during Konkan rally

Amit Shah dared the ex-Chief Minister to take V.D. Sarvarkar’s name in his speeches while remarking that the real Shiv Sena belonged to Eknath Shinde.

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Lok Sabha 2024 | BJP announces Konkan strongman Narayan Rane for the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat

BJP announces Narayan Rane as candidate for Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra, amid coalition tensions.

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Parts of India to experience another spell of heat wave this week; Read here

Heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over parts of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan, Saurashtra and Kutch, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, and Telangana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections | Include KRCL merger with Indian Railways in their manifestos, passenger associations tell political parties

Passenger associations urge political parties to promise merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways in poll manifesto for development of coastal Karnataka.

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With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray

Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls.

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Uddhav Thackeray bats for ‘inclusive Hindutva’ at Konkan rally, says Muslims, Christians joining him to fight ‘dictatorship’

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray claims that his inclusive brand of Hindutva is attracting Muslims and Christians to fight against dictatorship.

The Hindu

After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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Heavy rain lashes Kerala, to continue for a couple of days

Heavy rain continues in Kerala for 3rd day, replenishing waterbodies. SW monsoon has ended, but active spell of rain likely to continue. Depression over south Konkan coast weakens, low pressure area over south central Maharashtra. Low pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal unlikely to intensify. North-east monsoon to set in…

The Hindu

Mumbai: Two coaches added to Ganpati special trains due to demand

MUMBAI: Due to rising demand, Railways has decided to increase coaches of two Ganpati special trains which go through Konkan.

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Delhi wakes up to rain; Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar to receive moderate to intense spells of rain

Heavy rain lashed several isolated areas of Delhi-NCR bringing down the temperature while the Konkan and Ghat regions of Maharashtra experienced extensive rainfall, with isolated areas receiving heavy rainfall

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IMD issues 4th heatwave alert in Konkan region, other Maharashtra districts

Heatwave conditions have been declared by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in various regions of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Konkan, central Maharashtra, and Vidarbha.

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An oil refinery in Maharashtra is dividing villages in the Konkan belt

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Why are villagers in Konkan opposing the proposed multi-billion dollar Ratnagiri Refinery project in Maharashtra?

How the proposed refinery project is garnering protest due to concerns of environmental pollution and loss of livelihood

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Rane-Thackeray rivalry spills over to Barsu row

A wordy duel has erupted between Union Minister and senior BJP leader Narayan Rane and his political rival Uddhav Thackeray and his Shiv Sena (UBT) faction over the proposed refinery project at Barsu in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district.

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Mumbai sees heavy rains; IMD issues yellow alert warning of thunderstorm

MUMBAI: As heavy rains with thunder lashed Mumbai on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the city and the surrounding districts of Thane, Palghar and the Konkan region for the next two days, an official said. The IMD has forecast thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and…

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Maharashtra erases month-long rain deficit, nears 'excess' category

PUNE: The showers over the last few days have wiped out over a month-long rain deficiencies in Maharashtra, with all the four sub-divisions entering the normal to excess rainfall categories.

The Hindu

Southwest monsoon arrives in Maharashtra after two-day delay

Southwest monsoon normally arrives in Konkan by June 9.

The Times of India

Guided by teachers, 4 Maharashtra districts perform better than rest in National Achievement Survey

PUNE: The National Achievement Survey 2021 data shows that some districts in the state have consistently performed better than the others in all four standards (III, V, VIII, and X) that were assessed.

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BJP conspiring to divide Hindus in Maharashtra, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP of conspiring to divide Hindus in the state. Thackeray made the comments during his online address to Shiv Sena's district chiefs from Konkan region, and from western and north Maharashtra, according to the points shared…

The Hindu

Konkan locals protest against proposed mega oil refinery project

Work on the stalled RRPCL project is set to resume at a new location in Ratnagiri

The Times of India

Maharashtra: Hotter days from weekend, says India Meteorological Department

PUNE: Major parts of Maharashtra are likely to experience sweltering heat during March 18-24, an extended range forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated.

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