News for 'nashik'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

M&M to invest Rs 500 cr in Nashik unit

M&M to invest Rs 500 cr in Nashik unit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Mahindra and Mahindra will invest Rs 500 crore to set up a new manufacturing unit at its Nashik facility to produce multi-utility vehicle Ingenio.

Who will MNS choose to rule Nashik civic body?

Who will MNS choose to rule Nashik civic body?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Election to the 122-member Nashik municipal corporation has thrown a hung house, but indications are that the new ruling disposition may be either a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena-Nationalist Congress Party combine or MNS-Bharatiya Janata Party tie-up.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Thousands of sadhus have already reached the holy town of Trimbakeshwar, which enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas.

Crisis in Maharashtra Congress deepens as Thorat quits as CLP leader

Crisis in Maharashtra Congress deepens as Thorat quits as CLP leader

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday resigned as the state legislature party head, a day after his letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over apparent friction with state unit chief Nana Patole came out, party sources said.

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.

Govt to procure 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest

Govt to procure 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Barely days after imposing a 40 per cent export tax on onions to cool down soaring prices, which, in turn, triggered widespread protests across the main growing belts, the Centre on Tuesday sought to mitigate both political and economic tensions gripping parts of Maharashtra. It decided to procure an additional 200,000 tonnes of onions at Rs 2,410 per quintal for its buffer stock from farmers, a rate that is strikingly close to the price at which they were being exported before the 40 per cent duty was levied on August 19. The export price before the imposition of the duty stood at around $320 per tonne free on board (approximately Rs 2,650 per quintal).

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

In a setback to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena combine in Maharashtra, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi-backed candidates clinched two of the five legislative council seats which were up for grabs in biennial elections from teachers and graduates segments, and appeared poised to bag a third seat also.

Nashik: MNS student leader held for man's death

Nashik: MNS student leader held for man's death

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's student wing chief was arrested in connection with the death of a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited employee, who was killed in a stone-pelting incident, in Nashik on Thursday. The incident occurred while MNS activists were protesting the arrest of their chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai. Ambadas Haribhau Dharrao, 55, was returning home from Ojhar when he was hit by stones near Adgaon, police said.

More stamp papers, notes found in Nashik

More stamp papers, notes found in Nashik

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

The Special Investigation Team probing the fake stamp paper racket had recently seized fake adhesive stamps worth Rs 72 lakh from the town.

ATS gets extended custody of Abu Jundal in Nashik case

ATS gets extended custody of Abu Jundal in Nashik case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Terror suspect and 26/11 handler Abu Jundal's police custody was extended till October 3 by a court in Nashik on Monday.

Tushar Gandhi files complaint against Sambhaji Bhide

Tushar Gandhi files complaint against Sambhaji Bhide

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Bhide, known as 'Bhide Guruji' among his followers, is accused of making offensive remarks about Mahatma Gandhi's lineage in his speech during a programme in Amravati district in the last week of July.

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Amruta is in Nashik... Karisma returns to work...Raveena tours Madhya Pradesh...

Tulsi lake overflows after heavy rains in Mumbai, relief from water cut likely

Tulsi lake overflows after heavy rains in Mumbai, relief from water cut likely

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

This is expected to bring relief to citizens facing 10 per cent water cut since the beginning of this month.

Fadnavis orders probe into non-Hindus forcing way into Trimbakeshwar temple

Fadnavis orders probe into non-Hindus forcing way into Trimbakeshwar temple

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a probe into the alleged attempt by a group of people from a different religion to force their way into the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik.

Amid 'confusion' in MVA on council polls, Raut says Uddhav group can't make sacrifices

Amid 'confusion' in MVA on council polls, Raut says Uddhav group can't make sacrifices

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Raut said his party has decided to support independent candidate Shubhangi Patil from the Nashik division graduates constituency after she sought backing from former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Blast kills 4 in Nashik; police rule out terror link

Blast kills 4 in Nashik; police rule out terror link

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Four persons were killed in a powerful explosion in Saptshrungi Apartment, Tarwala Nagar in Panchavati locality of Nashik on Wednesday, the police said.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

This post Office in Bengaluru has been constructed using 3D printing technology.

Woke up due to loud sound and ran out: Maha bus tragedy survivor

Woke up due to loud sound and ran out: Maha bus tragedy survivor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'We are lucky to have survived'

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in Mumbai, Nagpur and other parts of the state witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers.

Why Is This Child Opening Libraries?

Why Is This Child Opening Libraries?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Akarshana Sathish collected 4,834 books and used them to open three libraries for children in Hyderabad.

88 killed in accidents on Maha's Samruddhi Expressway in 6 months: Official

88 killed in accidents on Maha's Samruddhi Expressway in 6 months: Official

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

A total of 39 fatal accidents have taken place on the Nagpur-Mumbai expressway since December last year when it was partially thrown open, the official said citing data.

1,000 locals given jobs in Nashik, claims MNS

1,000 locals given jobs in Nashik, claims MNS

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

MNS, which launched its campaign against north Indian migrants last month, had issued advertisements in local newspapers asking unemployed Marathi youth to enroll with the party, which would provide them jobs in industrial units in Nashik.

Religious meet to end Lord Hanuman's birthplace row put off as seers clash

Religious meet to end Lord Hanuman's birthplace row put off as seers clash

Rediff.com31 May 2022

On Tuesday, the dharmasabha started on a heated note first over seating arrangements, and then on other issues, including taunts aimed at each other, they said.

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The Congress on Friday won the Amravati division graduates constituency, taking the tally of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to three in elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, a result which has come as a jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party-Balasahebnachi Shiv Sena alliance.

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Jarange, who was earlier on a hunger strike in the village over his demand for reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category, had ended his fast on September 14 on the 17th day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met him and assured to fulfil his demand.

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The arrested person is identified as a 29-year-old man from Kolhapur who allegedly used Tipu Sultan's image with the caption 'Bharat Ka Raja' on social media, which caused enmity between two communities, he said.

Kumbh Mela: Third Shahi Snan begins at Nashik

Kumbh Mela: Third Shahi Snan begins at Nashik

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Sadhus of various akhadas of the Vaishnava sect reached Ramkund in a royal procession carrying golden idols of deities, traditional flags and spears with silver rods.

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

For first time Centre will sell tomatoes at discount in metros

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In a first, the Centre will start selling tomatoes at discounted rates in retail markets in the national capital and few other cities from Friday to provide relief to the consumers as the price of the kitchen staple is ruling high at over Rs 200 per kilogram in some parts of the country.

Na tired hu, na retired hu: Sharad Pawar on Ajit's jibe to retire

Na tired hu, na retired hu: Sharad Pawar on Ajit's jibe to retire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

"Who are they to tell me to retire? I can still work," Pawar said in an interview

What Saiyami Can't Resist

What Saiyami Can't Resist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

She loves the rush of adrenaline and has a weakness for chocolates.

Nashik strikes Rs 25cr daily dent to M&M

Nashik strikes Rs 25cr daily dent to M&M

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Workers at Mahindra & Mahindra's largest plant, at Nashik, have gone on an indefinite 'tools down' strike, denting the company's revenue by Rs 25 crore a day.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Menstruating girls prevented from planting saplings in Maha

Menstruating girls prevented from planting saplings in Maha

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The class 12 student of the science faculty claimed the teacher had told her and others that trees will not grow and burn if girls with periods plant them.

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada, Vaishali got richer by US$25000 (Over Rs 20 Lakhs) while Vidit took home a whopping prize purse of US$80000 (Over Rs 66 Lakhs).