News for 'Maharashtra State Board'

BPCL offers employees golden handshake ahead of privatisation

BPCL offers employees golden handshake ahead of privatisation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"The Corporation has decided to offer a voluntary retirement scheme, with a view to enable employees who are not in a position to continue in service of the Corporation due to various personal reasons, to request for grant of voluntary retirement from the services of the Corporation," Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) said in an internal notice to its employees.

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

EC to consult legal experts over Modi's biopic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Sources said there is a strong view in the EC that it should not restrain the release of the biopic on the prime minister and should leave it to the Central Board of Film Certification to take a call on the issue.

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The FoBs were constructed by the Army Engineers in a record 117 days.

United Western charms HDFC too

United Western charms HDFC too

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Housing Development Finance Corporation has joined hands with the Maharashtra government and State Industrial Investment Corporation of Maharashtra, its subsidiary, to bid for control of the troubled United Western Bank.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The family has objected to the AIIMS report saying that Gupta-headed forensic team was not submitting a post-mortem report but was only to expressing its opinion on the findings of Cooper Hospital in Mumbai.

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Girl who lost both limbs scores 63 per cent in HSC exam

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A student of commerce from SNDT girls college, Ghatkopar, Monika had lost both her limbs in a tragic train accident last year.

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

HC demands MCA response over extra water usage for additional IPL ties

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The MCA stadium at Gahunje in Pune will host the remaining six 'home' matches of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after these were shifted from the southern city following protests over the Cauvery water-sharing issue in the Tamil Nadu capital.

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway washed away, 2 dead, 22 missing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Coast Guard has deployed a Chetak Helicopter to carry out search operation for missing vehicles.

SBI banks on wind power

SBI banks on wind power

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The country's largest lender will set up wind power projects in Maharashtra (9 Mw), Tamil Nadu (5 Mw) and Gujarat (1.5 Mw) - with a combined capacity of 15.5 Mw - for its captive consumption at various SBI offices and branches in these three states.

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Coronavirus cases in India reaches 60

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Issuing a travel advisory, the health ministry also called for passengers with travel history to China, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain and Germany to undergo self-imposed quarantine for a period of 14 days from the date of their arrival, and their employers to facilitate work-from-home for such employees during this period.

India's killer heat wave has now killed 852 people

India's killer heat wave has now killed 852 people

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The death toll due to severe heat wave sweeping Andhra Pradesh has risen to 852 with the scorching weather claiming 202 lives in Prakasam district alone, officials said.

Gadkari doesn't rule out post-poll pact with Sena

Gadkari doesn't rule out post-poll pact with Sena

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

In an indication of a possible post-poll understanding with Shiv Sena, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that BJP could consider joining hands again with its estranged ally if the situation so demanded.

Pune pitch rated as 'poor' by ICC match referee

Pune pitch rated as 'poor' by ICC match referee

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The pitch used for the first Test between India and Australia in Pune last week has been rated as 'poor' by the International Cricket Council match referee Chris Broad.

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Supreme Court has dismissed the BCCI's plea seeking a review of its July 18 verdict directing it to implement the recommendations of Justice R M Lodha panel on massive structural reforms in the cricket body. "We have examined the grounds urged in support of the prayer for review. We find no error apparent on the face of the record to warrant recall of our order dated July 18, 2016. The review petitions are, accordingly, dismissed," a bench of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice S A Bobde said.

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the Bharatiya Janata Party national president on Monday after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party leaders.

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Coronavirus cases in India rises to 74

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons.

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

'When you test and identify, your ability to enforce quarantine is much better'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'Kerala is probably the only state, where (with regard to) the clinical management and the overall protocols, we have an infectious disease team heading the whole containment plan.'

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Meet the man who ensured food supply during lockdown

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'

Samson replaces injured Dhawan for West Indies T20Is

Samson replaces injured Dhawan for West Indies T20Is

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies with an injury and was replaced by Kerala's wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson.

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.

Raj exempted from appearing in court

Raj exempted from appearing in court

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The state government in October last had moved the court seeking cancellation of bail of Raj granted in February by the Vikhroli metropolitan magistrate following his arrest in October after his supporters went on the rampage at several railway recruitment board job centres.

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, while secretary Ajay Shirke was also removed from his post.

Maha govt transfers 73 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Maha govt transfers 73 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The transfers were effected keeping in mind the demands of ministers, an official said, adding the conflict between them was resulting in inefficiency of work.

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

11 killed, over 40 feared trapped as Mumbai building collapses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Fire brigade, Mumbai Police and civic officials rushed to the site to carry out the rescue operation.

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The first Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat may believe that the water crisis is a media creation, but the photographs below suggest otherwise.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Over 19% registered companies close down

Over 19% registered companies close down

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

More than 19 per cent of 13.70 lakh registered companies in the country closed operations till the end of last year, with largest shutdowns happening in Maharashtra, West Bengal and Delhi.

Maha CM keen to resume talks, but Uddhav mum

Maha CM keen to resume talks, but Uddhav mum

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Ending weeks of acrimony between the former saffron allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena will on Friday resume talks on the issue of the latter joining the four-week-old government in Maharashtra.

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Trupti Desai's fight earned women the right to enter the inner sanctums of the Shani Shingnapur Temple, the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah. Her next target is Sabarimala in Kerala. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Sena leaders meet to decide strategy ahead of Assembly session

Sena leaders meet to decide strategy ahead of Assembly session

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Even as discussions with Bharatiya Janata Party over his party's role in the new Maharashtra government remained inconclusive, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday held a meeting of party leaders in Mumbai.

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'There are around 400 Lok Sabha constituencies where Dalits and Muslims combined constitute 30% of the electorate.' 'Also, 90% to 95% of Dalits and Muslims go out and vote.' 'So, if they are come together, they become significant electorally.'

VOTE: Should the IPL be held outside India?

VOTE: Should the IPL be held outside India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The BCCI may host next season's IPL outside India.

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Massive protest continued for the fourth day on Friday at Chennai's Marina Beach with schools across Tamil Nadu remained closed in support of bull-taming sport Jallikattu.

Bengaluru to host IPL 9 final

Bengaluru to host IPL 9 final

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Following the Bombay High Court's verdict to move the Indian Premier League games after April 30 out of drought-hit Maharashtra, the Indian Premier League, on Friday, picked Bengaluru as the venue for its season 9 finale, and offered four alternate home options to the state's affected franchises.