Saroj Patil

Saroj Patil, the 83-year-old wife of late N D Patil — one of the tallest figures in the progressive activism of Maharashtra recently passed away — will now lead the state's largest anti-superstition eradication forum called Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANiS).

The occasion was to give Dr Nandita Palshetkar and Dr Hrishikesh Pai a pat on the back for their latest achievement in the field of gynaecology.

Lack of proper facilities for cremation in the city came to the fore again at the general body (GB) meeting on Monday. The GB proposal to sanction Rs 1.22 crore to develop the Nerul village crematorium led to a heated debate among corporators.

The Rs 180-crore proposal for converting waste into green energy once again failed to make it to the general body meeting on Saturday, much to the opposition’s ire

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's maiden initiative to host food festival has failed to impress residents especially food enthusiasts.

Sharad Pawar's announcement to quit as NCP president has come as a shock even to his sister Saroj Patil who lives in Kolhapur.

To prevent loss of life and property due to the flooding of Indira Nagar nullah, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has decided passed a proposal to build a safety wall

The civic body assured residents on Tuesday that despite a delayed monsoon, Morbe dam has enough water and no cuts are planned

Ujjwal Nikam, a Special Public Prosecutor for the Maharashtra government, received the 'Krantiveer Captain Rambhau Lad Lifetime Achievement Award' on June 22 in Kundal, Sangli. The award commemorated the 103rd birth anniversary of Captain Rambhau Lad, a key figure in the 'Toofan Sena.' Nikam honored the sacrifices of Kundal's revolutionaries, emphasizing their vital role in India's freedom.

Navi Mumbai journalists continued their protest on the second consecutive day at the new civic headquarters, this time sitting on the floor outside the general body hall.

Shiv Sena leadership seems to have taken note of the resistance by some of their corporators towards veterans holding prominent posts.

The Navi Mumbai civic body will no longer be a male bastion. The April 22 civic election has brought surprising results with 68% of the elected corporators being female, unlike previous years

Demarcation of wards for the upcoming civic elections and preparation of voters’ list as per the 2011 census has sprung up many surprises

The civic body passed a proposal to allow a part of Wonder Park to be rented out for private functions, despite political parties opposing the move.

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Members of the Pawar family, including NCP leader Sharad Pawar, gathered for a Diwali lunch at his brother's residence in Pune. Ajit Pawar, who was recently diagnosed with dengue, also attended the celebration. Sharad Pawar expressed happiness over Ajit's improving health. After the gathering, Ajit Pawar left for Delhi to meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. NCP leader Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar's daughter, stated that there were no personal differences within the family and that Ajit Pawar required post-dengue care. Despite their political differences, the family maintains strong ties.

The presence of just a handful of people during the final rites of veteran progressive activist N D Patil, due to Covid restrictions, was in stark contrast to the crowds he used to draw. Fondly called ND, the veteran leader passed away in Kolhapur on Monday at the age of 93.

"I cannot forget that Maharashtra and all of you have given me strong support and love in the last six decades. It’s time for a new generation to guide the party," he said on Tuesday. But is he going to take back his resignation?