States » West


Maha organizations in United Arab Emirates discuss collaborative development

Pune, Sep 12 (UNI) 'Samyukta Maharashtra' is the concept of IPF Maharashtra Council President, Senior Entrepreneur and Social Advisor, society Guide Rahul Tulpule. This organization has been established to strengthen the Marathi community in the UAE by bringing together various social, cultural and business related Marathi organizations working in the UAE under one umbrella and on a common platform.
Currently, 35 different organizations and groups operating across the United Arab Emirates are part of the Samyukta Maharashtra initiative, including some renowned organizations like Gulf Maharashtra Business Forum, Maharashtra Mandal Abu Dhabi, Maharashtra Mandal Dubai, said a release today.
The concept was launched in Dubai earlier this year by Ravindra Chavan. Under this initiative, the organization works for the approximately 400,000 non-resident Marathi people living in Dubai in various fields - providing support to domestic workers, empowering women housewives, helping Marathi people start their businesses, running weekly schools for children here, promoting a reading culture, preserving the cultural and religious heritage of Maharashtra, celebrating regional festivals and many more, said the release today.
More News

Prithviraj Chavan slams Centre over economic crisis and NEET paper leak scandal

10 Jun 2026 | 1:41 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the union Government, accusing it of systemic failure in managing the economy of the country and failing to ensure the integrity of critical competitive exams.

see more..

Mumbai stray dog suspected in killing; FSL begins forensic probe

10 Jun 2026 | 11:14 AM

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) In a first of its kind the Maharashtra’s Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories has, deployed a field forensic team to investigate the suspected killing of a stray dog from a high-profile housing society in Malad, officials said on Wednesday.

see more..

Two arrested with Rs8 56 crore cannabis at Mumbai Airport

10 Jun 2026 | 10:26 AM

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly smuggling hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 8.56 crore from Bangkok, Mumbai Customs Zone-III officials said on Wednesday.

see more..

Two Sri Lankan nationals arrested at Mumbai Airport while smuggling hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 8 56 cr

10 Jun 2026 | 10:21 AM

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) Two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly smuggling hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 8.56 crore from Bangkok, Mumbai Customs Zone-III officials said on Wednesday.

see more..

NCP marks 27th Foundation Day amidst mourning for Ajit Pawar

10 Jun 2026 | 10:15 AM

Mumbai, June 10 (UNI) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) observed its 27th Foundation Day on Wednesday in a somber atmosphere, marking the first anniversary since the passing of its prominent leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar. The leader died earlier this year in a tragic plane crash near Baramati, a loss that continues to be felt across the state's political landscape.

see more..