Surendra P Gangan is Senior Assistant Editor with political bureau of Hindustan Times’ Mumbai Edition. He covers state politics and Maharashtra government’s administrative stories. Reports on the developments in finances, agriculture, social sectors among others.
Articles by Surendra P Gangan
141 farmers claim Karad cheated them, they met Munde too
Walmik Karad, the alleged mastermind behind Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder, faces serious charges from more than 140 farmers
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:13 AM IST
‘Stay relevant, avoid scams, contest polls together’, Modi tells Mahayuti MLAs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke about his personal experiences as an MLA and the schemes that helped him remain relevant in elective politics for years
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 04:36 AM IST
State appoints retired judges to probe Beed, Parbhani deaths
Maharashtra govt forms judicial committees to probe Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder and Parbhani protestor's custodial death, reports due in 6 months.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Likely increase of 10% in ready reckoner rate to bail out cash-strapped govt
Maharashtra may raise ready reckoner rates by 10% to boost revenue, risking higher property prices and impacting the real estate sector.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Get ready for ‘mini-assembly’ polls in Maharashtra, BJP workers told
BJP aims to replicate assembly election success in upcoming local body polls, targeting 15 million members and urging workers to combat opposition efforts.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:13 AM IST
Maharashtra poll win has ended Pawar’s ‘politics of deceit’, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah hailed BJP's Maharashtra assembly victory as a response to deceitful politics, asserting it will shape national politics for years to come
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:05 AM IST
Polls over, fare hike for autos, taxis, buses on cards
Mumbai taxi, auto, and bus fares set to rise by 15-20% post-elections, with city bus increases between 12-22%. BEST fares remain unchanged.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:48 AM IST
BJP sounds bugle for local body polls
BJP aims to win 13,000 seats in Maharashtra local polls, reinforcing alliance with Shiv Sena and NCP, while appointing Ravindra Chavan as new state executive president.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Maharashtra proposes congestion taxes, limit on number of cars per family
Maharashtra plans to tackle parking and traffic issues in Mumbai by proposing congestion taxes, vehicle restrictions, and mandatory parking area certification.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:29 AM IST
If transport dept has its way, you can buy a car only if you have a parking slot
Maharashtra plans 'certified parking area' rule for new vehicles to combat traffic and pollution, requiring owners to prove parking availability.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:25 AM IST
Home dept to remove photo-based complaint feature from traffic app after misuse
Maharashtra disables photo upload feature on MahaTrafficApp due to misuse, unverified challans, and complaints of exploitation by traffic personnel.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Beed sarpanch case gets murkier; NCP hits back at BJP MLA
NCP by Ajit Pawar has unleashed a volley of serious charges against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, who has declared a virtual war on NCP minister Dhananjay Munde
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Beed murder: Ajit Pawar urges Fadnavis to rap BJP MLA ‘targeting’ Munde
There have been growing demands from across the political spectrum for Munde’s dismissal, for his close links to Beed strongman Walmik Karad
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:11 AM IST
FASTag mandatory on all state highways from April 1
Maharashtra mandates FASTag for toll collection on 22 state highways from April 1 to enhance transparency, reduce congestion, and ensure accurate revenue data.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Fastag mandate to apply on 22 state-run highways from April 1
The mandate extends the electronic toll collection system already in place on national highways to state roads
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 03:23 PM IST
Around 60 lakh beneficiaries likely to be removed from Ladki Bahin list
Maharashtra's WCD department will link beneficiary data to cut 25% from the Ladki Bahin scheme, saving ₹900 crore monthly amid financial strain.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:56 AM IST
State moots ‘hub and spoke’ model to tide over disparities in school education
Around 8-10 schools located in the same area and specialising in sports, cultural activities, personality development or other fields will be clubbed
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Massive all-party march in Parbhani over Beed sarpanch’s murder
Elected representatives and organisations representing the Maratha community also demanded the dismissal of state food and civil supplies minister, Dhananjay Munde, accused of shielding Walmik Karad, the alleged mastermind of the murder, who surrendered on Tuesday
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Metro to be built at twice the speed
Maharashtra's metro network in MMR to expand to 50km/year, with new lines operational before car sheds completion, boosting ridership significantly.
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Maharashtra attracted 45% of country’s FDI in first six months
Fadnavis takes to social media to boast. In annual tally, state has remained on top for the last five years
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Maharashtra got 31% of India's FDI in first six months; topped for 5 years: CM
The state has consistently recorded annual FDI figures ranging between ₹1.15 lakh crore and ₹1.25 lakh crore over the last four years
Published on Jan 03, 2025 12:07 PM IST
Mantralaya security system gets a massive upgrade
MUMBAI: Mantralaya's security will upgrade with facial recognition, RFID cards, and time slots for visitors, costing ₹41.75 crore, from January 15.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 09:11 AM IST
Maharashtra: Stamp duty, registration below target, lower than last 2 years
MUMBAI: Stamp duty and registration revenue has dipped to ₹39,767 crore, raising concerns over meeting the ₹55,000 crore target for 2024-25.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:54 AM IST
As prices fall, Maharashtra onion farmers ask government for relief
Onion prices have plummeted 50% in 15 days, causing farmer losses. They demand removal of the 20% export duty to revive exports and stabilize prices
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Maha seeks central funding for police modernisation, development of MMR
The state has also sought access to international funding for civic bodies and central aid for river interlinking, water conservation and farmers’ welfare
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Excise dept proposes new liquor licenses to cap fiscal deficit
Maharashtra's fiscal deficit may exceed ₹2 lakh crore, prompting government to explore new liquor licenses and welfare scheme reforms to boost revenue.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Ajit Pawar cries foul over Chhagan Bhujbal meeting Fadnavis
The BJP, although it has clarified that Bhujbal will not be inducted into its ranks, wants him to shoulder a key responsibility in the state
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 10:21 AM IST
Devendra Fadnavis retains home; Shinde gets UD, housing; Ajit retains finance
Maharashtra's cabinet reshuffle sees BJP retaining key ministries, while Shiv Sena and NCP secure significant portfolios; internal dynamics shift noted.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 01:25 AM IST
CAG slams Maha government for poor state of public healthcare system
CAG criticizes Maharashtra's health services, citing shortages of doctors and medicines, unutilized funds, and inadequate infrastructure in its audit report.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 07:10 AM IST
State cracking down on illegal Bangladeshis: CM
CM Fadnavis announced a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Maharashtra and discussed regulating religious places of all faiths.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 07:06 AM IST