Articles tagged under: Maharashtra

After removal of Gujarati boards, 65 shops get notice to display Marathi boards

July 30, 2025
After removal of Gujarati boards, 65 shops get notice to display Marathi boards

Palghar: In wake of recent actions in which Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers forcefully removed Gujarati signboards from hotels, shops, and other commercial establishments along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad National Highway, the Deputy Labour Commissioner has taken note of the matter. A special inspection drive has been launched across the district, and so far, 65 establishments have been served immediate notices making it mandatory to display all signboards in Marathi. Under Section 36 (A) (...Read More

One held at Ahmedabad Airport in Rs 100 crore Malegaon ‘cash-for-votes’ scam

November 20, 2024
One held at Ahmedabad Airport in Rs 100 crore Malegaon ‘cash-for-votes’ scam

Ahmedabad: An individual named Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi was arrested today at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport by the Immigration Authority. The arrest was based on a lookout circular (LOC) against Shafi by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a 'cash-for-votes' case in Maharashtra. Shafi was allegedly attempting to flee to Dubai before being apprehended by the authorities. Last week, the central agency conducted sea...Read More

Surat trader to give sarees to women voting early in Maharashtra polls

November 16, 2024
Surat trader to give sarees to women voting early in Maharashtra polls

Surat: With polling set for November 20th to elect the 288 members of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, a cloth merchant in Surat has launched a voting awareness campaign. As part of the campaign, the trader has announced that the first 500 women who cast their vote early in the morning on polling day will receive a saree. To spread this message to the women of Maharashtra, the businessman has contacted traders in Maharashtra’s Mandi and requested them to share his message, along with...Read More