NEP Steering Committee Dissolved, Colleges Seek Clarity
Mumbai's NEP 2020 steering committee dissolved without notice, leaving colleges in limbo as first batch graduates. Key issues on degrees, autonomy & funding unresolved. Read more.
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Maharashtra Sets Guinness Record for Solar Pumps
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
MSEDCL Sets Guinness Record with 45,911 Solar Pumps
Maharashtra's MSEDCL enters Guinness Book for installing 45,911 solar agricultural pumps in one month, boosting farmer income and clean energy. Read how they did it.
India & Russia Deepen Agricultural Cooperation, Sign New MoU
India and Russia agree to expand agricultural trade, research, and market access. Bilateral farm trade stands at $3.5 billion. New MoU signed to boost cooperation.
Maharashtra Bandh: Traders Protest APMC Cess, GST Dual Tax
Thousands of traders across four major Maharashtra cities shut markets in a statewide bandh, demanding abolition of APMC cess and reforms. The protest highlights issues of dual taxation under GST.
Maharashtra's 1-Week Winter Session in Nagpur from Dec 8
Maharashtra's winter legislative session is truncated to one week in Nagpur from Dec 8-14. The opposition plans to grill the govt on agrarian crisis, scams, and Maratha reservation. Read more.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Digdoh's First Civic Poll: BJP vs NCP in Nagpur
Nagpur's Digdoh Nagar Parishad gears up for its maiden election, a direct BJP vs NCP fight. With 33,188 voters, the contest focuses on resolving civic woes like poor roads and water. Read the full story.
PAU Agricultural Engineering Alumni Grand Meet in Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering reunites 250 alumni globally. Event highlights include jubilee celebrations, a global baton relay, and new tech initiatives for smart farming.
Wanadongri's 3-Cornered Poll Battle as Civic Issues Linger
Wanadongri Municipal Council faces a triangular contest between NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and BJP. Residents decry broken roads, waterlogging, and poor waste management despite urban growth. 255 personnel to oversee polls.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Voting Dec 2, Results Dec 3
Maharashtra's first phase of local body elections is set for December 2, 2025, with EVMs at all stations. Results will be declared on December 3. Get all details on timings, seats, and the election schedule here.
Maharashtra Polls Dec 2: List of Open & Closed Services
Ahead of the Maharashtra municipal council and nagar panchayat elections, here is the complete guide on what services will remain open and what will be shut on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
MSRTC Student Helpline: 1800221251 for Bus Issues
Maharashtra launches dedicated helpline 1800221251 for student bus travel issues. Officials face suspension for service failures affecting education. Read more.
Maharashtra Police Recruitment: Last Day to Apply
Maharashtra Police recruitment 2025 ends today for 15,631 posts including Police Constable, Driver positions. Apply at policerecruitment2025.mahait.org before deadline.
Maharashtra Police Recruitment: Apply for 15,657 Posts
Maharashtra Police announces 15,657 constable vacancies. Registration ends November 30, 2025. Check eligibility, selection process, and apply online at mahapolice.gov.in.
Maharashtra Visionary Summit 2025 Sets Development Agenda
Maharashtra Visionary Summit 2025 brings together leaders to discuss innovation and economic growth. Discover how the state plans to drive national development through strategic initiatives.
PAU Alumni Return to B-School After 15 Years
Two successful alumni reconnect with Punjab Agricultural University's business school after 15 years, sharing career insights and inspiring current MBA students with their professional journeys.
PAU Demonstrates Advanced Farm Tech at Jatana Event
Punjab Agricultural University leads farm tech revolution at Jatana event, showcasing sustainable solutions and corporate innovations for modern agriculture. Discover the future of farming!
899 Farmer Suicides in Marathwada During 2025
Marathwada witnesses 899 farmer suicides between January-October 2025. Former MP Raju Shetti blames unseasonal rains and crop damage. Read the full report on this agricultural crisis.
Krishi Mela Draws 5.4 Lakh Visitors with Agri-Tech Focus
Bengaluru's Krishi Mela concludes with record 5.416 lakh visitors, showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies and innovations for modern farmers. Discover the future of farming!
CPGSAS Marks Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas with Cultural Events
College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences honors tribal heritage through seminars and cultural activities. Event featured Padmashree Trinity Saioo and national athlete Margaret Pathaw.
Maharashtra Cotton Farming Area Declines Sharply
Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.
Maharashtra to regulate coaching industry with new framework
Maharashtra government introduces regulatory framework for coaching classes. New rules cover registration, facility standards, fee transparency, and misleading advertisements. Expected implementation in winter assembly session.
Central Team Assesses Solapur Flood Crop Damage
A high-level central team conducts emergency assessment of extensive crop damage in Solapur's flood-ravaged village. Farmers face devastating losses as fields remain submerged.
Punjab Farm Fires Jump 78% Amid Wheat Sowing Rush
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
Digital glitches delay paddy purchase in Sirsa
Farmers in Sirsa district confront significant delays in paddy procurement as Haryana's new digital payment system faces technical glitches, leaving crops stranded and payments pending.
PAU Wins National Award for Agricultural Mentorship
Punjab Agricultural University honoured with prestigious ICAR award for outstanding mentorship and innovation in agricultural education, reinforcing Punjab's leadership in farming advancements.
Karnataka farmer's land sold by bank without knowledge
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Punjab-Rajasthan Farmers Clash in Paddy Sale Dispute
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections: Polls on Dec 8
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces election dates for 9 local bodies across 7 districts. Voting on December 8, results on December 9. Key political battle ahead of assembly polls.
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