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Maratha quota march to reach Mantralaya on August 29: Manoj Jarange Patil

Parbhani (Maharashtra), July 11 (UNI) Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has announced a march to the Maharashtra Mantralaya on August 29, demanding the implementation of two key demands -- a blanket reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category and the enforcement of the ordinance regarding kinship ('sagesoyare') benefits.
Addressing a 'Chavdi Sabha (community gathering) in Dharsur village of Gangakhed taluka, Jarange urged community members to gather in Mumbai for two days and promised, "On the third day, we will celebrate victory with colors of triumph." He expressed confidence that the rally will see a massive participation from Marathas.
The march will begin on August 27 from Antarwali Sarati, moving through Paithan, Shevgaon, Ahilyanagar, Alephata, Malshej Ghat, Kalyan, Vashi, and Chembur, before reaching Mantralaya in Mumbai, he said.
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22 May 2026 | 12:29 AM

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Labour Unions meet Minimum Wage Board Chairman Ganesh Tathe

22 May 2026 | 12:17 AM

Separate wage category for contract workers in the Power industry discussed
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DPGU School for Hospitality and Tourism Signs MoU with The Westin Pune by Marriott

21 May 2026 | 11:33 PM

Creating industry-ready hospitality professionals through academic and luxury hotel collaboration
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Fadnavis announces that farmers' loans will be waived before June 30

21 May 2026 | 11:17 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Thursday that loans taken by farmers will be waived off before June 30, 2026 and also that nationalised banks have been instructed that farmers must not be asked about their CIBIL scores. .

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Maharashtra Congress Targets Mumbai-Vijaydurg Ro-Ro Project, Calls “white elephant”

21 May 2026 | 11:05 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday criticised the Mumbai-Vijaydurg Ro-Ro ferry service, alleging that the project had turned into a “white elephant” and resulted in wastage of public funds.

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