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Public utilities

MSEDCL directs field teams to prioritise power restoration during drought

Free Press Journal reported on 1 October that MSEDCL has instructed field engineers, operators and line staff to remain at their headquarters unless permitted to leave. The utility has called for prompt repairs or alternative arrangements after outages, with p...

Community health

Governor joins students in Mumbai TB-awareness initiative

At Bhavan’s College in Andheri West on 30 September, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma appealed to young people to participate in TB awareness. Lok Bhavan said the walk was organised by Mumbai University’s NSS, the BMC and the college. The event emphasised community p...

Industry and exports

Kolhapur buyer–seller meet connects Maharashtra MSMEs with overseas buyers

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma opened the seventh Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet in Kolhapur on 29 September. Organised by FIEO and MSSIDC, the event encouraged smaller enterprises to explore exports. Lok Bhavan reported participation by more than 450 Maharashtra MSMEs...

Transport infrastructure

Bullet-train project completes steel bridge launch over NH-3 in Bhiwandi

Akashvani reported on 28 September that the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail project’s first steel bridge in Maharashtra had been launched at Dive-Anjur in Bhiwandi. The 100-metre structure crosses NH-3 and weighs 1,405 tonnes. Installation used night traffic...

Drought response

Maharashtra announces drought declaration for 265 talukas

DD India reported on 26 September that Maharashtra declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas after deficient monsoon rainfall. The report described a 12-point relief package and directions for field assessments of crop damage, including geotagged photographs....

Culture and civic services

Ganesh immersion processions conclude festival across Maharashtra

Ganesh immersion processions took place across Maharashtra on Anant Chaturdashi, 25 September, according to Akashvani. The report described police and civic arrangements in Mumbai, Pune and other cities, alongside artificial ponds and idol collection initiativ...

Higher education

Maharashtra appoints committee to examine return of campus elections

The Indian Express reported on 25 September that Maharashtra had formed a 12-member committee chaired by former Mumbai University vice-chancellor Suhas Pednekar to examine student elections. The panel was asked to report within a month and consider inclusive r...

Agriculture

Agriculture minister calls for prompt field assessment of crop losses

On 24 September, Akashvani reported that Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane had directed officials to complete crop-loss assessments promptly. During visits to Daund, Baramati and Indapur in Pune district, he reviewed crops and water availability and inter...