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Rs 1,800 crore cleared for Nashik Kumbh mela; govt sets strict spending rules

Maharashtra government sanctioned Rs 1,800 crore for Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela works. Funds must be used strictly for approved objectives after receiving proper clearance. This amount is the remaining sum from a Rs 3,000 crore supplementary demand. The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority chairman holds responsibility for compliance. Expenditure requires administrative…

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Torrent Green Energy commissions 322 MWp decentralised solar projects

Torrent Green Energy commissioned 322 MWp solar projects in Nashik district. These projects support Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 scheme. Power from these plants will supply MSEDCL for twenty-five years. This initiative brings clean energy closer to agricultural demand centers.

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Travelling Into Mumbai for Ganeshotsav: Trains, Road Closures and Where to Stay

Why Mumbai's Transport Grid Shifts Completely During GaneshotsavGaneshotsav does not just add crowds to Mumbai, it reorganises the city. The ten-day festival, anchored by massive public Ganesh installations called sarvajanik mandals, draws lakhs of visitors from Maharashtra and beyond, and the municipal corporation responds by closing or restricting vehicle movement…

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Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students, says fight is also for Adivasi identity

Rahul Gandhi stated tribal students fight for their existence and identity. He met with students in Nashik who were protesting for their rights. These students had been on a hunger strike to press their demands. Gandhi promised the Congress party's full support for their cause. He emphasized education as a…

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CJP founder Abhijit Dipke tells Nashik protesting students to end fast, march to Mumbai to put pressure on BJP-led Maharashtra govt

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke urged the protesters to end their indefinite hunger strike and march to Mumbai as tribal students’ agitation at Nashik’s Idgah Maidan entered its 17th day. He raised concerns over poor facilities in tribal residential schools and questioned the use of PM CARES funds for…

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Rahul Gandhi backs tribal students’ demands, says education is a right, not privilege

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met tribal students in Nashik. He stressed education is a right, not a privilege for any student. Gandhi listened to their concerns about ashram school conditions. He stated marginalized students need system support and assistance. The leader also urged Maharashtra Congress leaders to uphold party ideology.

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Onion prices may rise further? 30% of Centre’s buffer stock damaged, Kanda Express sent to Delhi as kharif crop faces delay

India's summer onion buffer stock has suffered considerable setbacks due to unexpected rainfall, leading to roughly thirty percent of onions rotting or sprouting. This spoilage threatens to disrupt market supply and hike prices. To alleviate the situation, special trains are now delivering onions to key cities at subsidized costs. Additionally,…

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You may soon have to pay a lot less for onions in Delhi-NCR; what you need to know ahead of festive season

The Centre plans to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg through mobile vans. This intervention aims to provide relief to consumers facing rising prices. Subsidised onions will be available across Delhi-NCR later this week. The government is also transporting onions from Nashik via special trains. Onion availability remains comfortable…

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Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market

The Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks from Nashik to major consumption centres through dedicated railway rakes, or ‘Kanda Express’, to boost supplies and contain seasonal price increases.

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The Nine-Yard Nauvari Saree and the Maharashtrian Women Who Refuse to Let the Drape Die

The drape that was built for doing, not displayingMost sarees ask you to slow down. The nauvari does not. The nine-yard drape is pulled between the legs and tucked at the back, leaving the wearer's stride unbroken, a silhouette closer to a dhoti than to the decorative six-yard arrangements most…

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3 Ways to Stay Productive When the Internet Goes Down in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities

Plan for the outage before it happens, not afterChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that the prepared administrator does not scramble when conditions change, he has already accounted for them. In Nashik, Tiruppur, Bhilai, or Siliguri, a dropped connection is not a surprise. TRAI's network performance reports consistently show that smaller…

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Police arrest five people printing fake Rs 500 notes out of a private bungalow in Maharashtra

Police busted a counterfeit currency unit in Nashik, arresting five alleged gang members. Specialized chemicals were allegedly used to manufacture fake Rs 500 notes. Authorities seized genuine currency and printing equipment valued at Rs 12.2 lakh. The interstate group included suspects from Telangana and local Nashik residents. Investigations are ongoing…

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Sawan Pilgrimage: 6 Shiva Temples Every Devotee Must Seek Darshan At This Monsoon

Somnath, Gujarat, Where the Shore Holds the First LightYou arrive before dawn, because that is the only honest way to arrive at Somnath. The Arabian Sea is loud behind the temple walls, and the Jyotirlinga here, the first among the twelve, has been destroyed and rebuilt seventeen times. That number…

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Nashik hit by 4.3-magnitude quake, tremors trigger cracks in houses

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nashik on Saturday night, followed by a tremor early Sunday. Tremors were felt across several talukas, causing panic among residents who rushed outdoors. Cracks appeared in houses in Surgana and Dindori talukas, though no lives were lost. An inspection of local dams revealed no damage…

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AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS 'sexual harassment' case accused

An AIMIM corporator was arrested for allegedly aiding an accused in a TCS sexual harassment case. Mateen Patel provided shelter to Nida Khan, who is now out on bail. Police summoned Patel for an inquiry, but he failed to appear. A special team brought Patel to Nashik for further investigation.…

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India's Rock Python: Ecology, Mythology, and a Habitat That Is Rapidly Disappearing

The Animal ItselfPython molurus can reach six metres in length and weigh over 90 kilograms. That makes it the largest snake in India and, by mass, one of the four heaviest snakes on Earth, behind only the reticulated python, the green anaconda, and the Burmese python. Adults are unmistakable: a…

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TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Five accused given bail by Nashik court

A Nashik court granted bail to five accused in a sexual harassment case. The court noted the chargesheet was filed and investigation was complete. Accused were released on bail after being jailed for over three months. TCS has suspended employees involved in the alleged workplace harassment. The company maintains a…

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Nashik district floods: Godavari crosses danger mark, 210 people shifted to safer areas

Nashik district floods: The Godavari river crossed the danger mark in Nashik after heavy rainfall and water discharge from the Gangapur dam, prompting authorities to shift 210 people to safer places. Flooding submerged temples, damaged houses, roads and farmland, while one person died. The administration has closed the Ramkund area…

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TCS 'sexual harassment' case: Court grants bail to POSH committee member

A local court granted bail to Ashwini Chainani, a TCS POSH committee member, in a sexual harassment case. The judge noted her failure to act on the victim's complaint contributed to further harassment. Another former TCS employee, Danish Shaikh, also received bail in a related matter. Shaikh is seeking discharge,…

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Onion growers welcome agri market near Vadhvan port, urge govt to develop Nashik as export hub

Maharashtra's onion growers welcome a new agricultural market near Vadhvan port. They propose developing Nashik as a national onion export hub for global trade. This initiative aims to boost farmer incomes and India's position in the onion market. The growers seek direct farmer benefits and improved export infrastructure. A stable…

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Cupid shares jump 5%, multibagger stock turns Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 87 lakh in just 3 years

Cupid shares have delivered substantial investor returns, reaching 8,700% over three years. The company manufactures condoms and IVD kits, operating a facility near Nashik. Strong revenue and profit growth are supported by exports and portfolio expansion.

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Maharashtra govt orders 'comprehensive' probe into missionary land holdings, their transfer

Maharashtra government will probe suspicious land transfers by Christian institutions. A high-level committee will examine land held by missionary institutions post-Independence. This comprehensive inquiry will cover lands in Nashik and other parts of Maharashtra. The government aims to resolve long-pending disputes affecting thousands of families. Police will investigate the functioning…

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Rain Alert: IMD warns of cloudburst-like rainfall in Nashik; Odisha, Jharkhand and Himachal brace for heavy rain

Several Indian states are expected to experience intense rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days. The India Meteorological Department has issued multiple weather alerts for regions including Maharashtra and Odisha. Heavy showers and gusty winds are forecast across Jharkhand for the next four days. Himachal Pradesh faces an orange alert…

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TCS Nashik case: Two months after arrest, accused Nida Khan gets bail from Nashik court

A Nashik court granted bail to TCS employee Nida Khan, arrested two months ago in a sexual harassment and religious conversion case. Her co-accused, Danish Shaikh, was denied bail. The prosecution alleged attempts to convert a Scheduled Caste co-worker, citing evidence of sexual assault and religious coercion. The incident is…

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Why the Deccan Odyssey Train Route Through Maharashtra Deserves to Be on Your Booking List

The Route Nobody PicksSearch "luxury train India" and the Rajasthan Palace on Wheels fills every result. The Deccan Odyssey exists in the same category, same white-glove service, same cabin grade, same dining car, but its Maharashtra-focused route, officially called the Jewels of the Deccan, runs with a fraction of the…

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