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Govt to subsidise plastic wraper on grape fields: Maha minister

Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) The damage caused by unseasonal rains, hailstorms and stormy winds to sensitive grapefruit crop can be avoided with the plastic cover, said Minister Dadaji Bhuse in the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday.
While replying to a question in the lower house, he said that the government is positive about giving a subsidy for plastic cover.
He further said that a fund of Rs 193 crore has been sanctioned for the losses incurred by grape growers in Nashik district due to unseasonal rains between July and October 2024.
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Aaditya Thackeray calls on Centre to reject mining projects in Tadoba Tiger Corridor

23 Jan 2026 | 7:45 PM

Chandrapur, Jan 23 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday appealed to the Centre to reject proposed mining projects in the corridor of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, warning that they could cause severe and irreversible ecological harm.

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Sanjay Raut hints at political developments after Fadnavis returns from Davos

23 Jan 2026 | 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has triggered fresh political speculation in Maharashtra by suggesting that "different developments" could unfold once Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis returns to Mumbai from the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

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Five BJP Women Corporators emerge as frontrunners in race to be Mumbai Mayor

23 Jan 2026 | 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (UNI) Five corporators from the BJP have emerged as frontrunners in the race for the Mumbai Mayoral post, party sources said here on Friday. The reservation lottery draw on Thursday gave the opportunity to women from the general category to be the next Mumbai mayor. .

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MNS chief responds amid KDMC support row

23 Jan 2026 | 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said that even if he adopts a slightly flexible political stance in today’s changed political environment, it would never be for personal gain or selfish interests.

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Accused in Rice Scam Dies While Being Taken to Court

23 Jan 2026 | 5:21 PM

Thane, Jan 23 ( UNI) Harish alias Bhau Daroda, nephew of Shahapur MLA Daulat Daroda and a prime accused in the 5,000-quintal rice scam, died after his health deteriorated while he was being taken to court on Friday.

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