Only 10% of land reserved for SEZs in Maharashtra used
Maharashtra was once ahead of all other states in the country in setting up special economic zones (SEZs). But with very few projects taking off, only 10% of the land earmarked for the zones has been used, state government data shows
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Fadnavis clears inquiry into 38 dam projects
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday approved a crucial proposal for a probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into 38 irrigation projects in Vidarbha. It was found that the cost of these projects, which stood at Rs 6,672 crore, increased to Rs 26,722 crore in a span of four years
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No phasing out, paver blocks to be used for lanes
While paver blocks may not be used on arterial roads, the BMC has no plans to phase them out completely. The civic body plans to use the inter-locking tiles on footpaths and lanes
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Fearing horse-trading ahead of mayoral election, councillors be to whisked away to undisclosed location
Fearing horse-trading ahead of the Mira-Bhayander mayor and deputy mayor's election, both the BJP and the Shiv Sena is expected to whisk away its corporators to an undisclosed place on Sunday.
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Filmmaker's junior held for harassing wife
The Versova police on Friday arrested an assistant film director after his wife alleged that he had forced her to have unnatural sex with him in the past and was harassing her for money.
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Girl with special needs writes her own paper
Eighteen-year-old Manali Jain has not let disability be a hurdle in her effort to achieve the best for herself
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Housewives to show off skills at regional cuisine this Sunday
A unique cookery event at a hotel in Goregaon on Sunday has invited 20 homemakers to show off their skills at regional cuisine.
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Court: Delay in rape plaint no reason for acquittal of accused
A delay, even of 18 months, in lodging a rape complaint could not be a reason to acquit an accused, said a sessions court, which has sentenced a man to seven years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing his friend’s 13-year-old daughter.
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Tanker operators to take final call on strike this evening
Tanker operators across Maharashtra will hold a closed-door meeting this evening to decide on whether they will go ahead with the strike from Sunday midnight or withdraw the stir.
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