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Surendra P Gangan

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

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.

Polls over, fare hike for autos, taxis, buses on cards
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.

BJP sounds bugle for local body polls
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.

The state government is considering a plan to overhaul the existing system of vehicular mobility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (Rafiq Maqbool / AP)
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.

The CPA certificate will be issued by the BMC and certified by the transport department.(Image for representation.)
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.

Home dept to remove photo-based complaint feature from traffic app after misuse
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

Opposition parties have demanded Karad’s arrest, alleging he is a close associate of 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

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. (PTI)
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.

While FASTag is already mandatory on national highways, from April 1, it will become mandatory on 13 highways built by the public works department and nine highways built by the Maharashtra state Road Development Corporation (HT PHOTO)
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

Motorists on 22 state-run highways in Maharashtra will be required to use Fastag for toll payments
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.

The state government’s women and child development (WCD) department has started the process of linking the data of beneficiaries collected for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
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

The school education department in Maharashtra is considering a ‘hub and spoke’ model. (Hindustan Times (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
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

Massive all-party march in Parbhani over Beed sarpanch’s murder
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.

Metro to be built at twice the speed
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

Maharashtra attracted 45% of country’s FDI in first six months
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

CM Devendra Fadnavis. (HT PHOTO)
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.

Mantralaya. (HT FILE)
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.

Stamp duty, registration below target, lower than last 2 yrs’ collection
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

A farmer, Mahindra Surayawanshi, put an onion garland on state minister Nitesh Rane during a rally in Nashik on Monday.
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

Maha seeks central funding for police modernisation, development of MMR
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.

Excise dept proposes new liquor licenses to cap fiscal deficit
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

Chhagan Bhujbal met Devendra Fadnavis at the latter’s official bungalow on Monday (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
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.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde at a Press conference at Vidhan Bhavan, in Nagpur on Saturday.
(ANI)
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.

CAG slams Maha government for poor state of public healthcare system
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.

State cracking down on illegal Bangladeshis: CM
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 07:06 AM IST

Parbhani violence: Fadnavis announces judicial probe, suspends police inspector

CM Fadnavis announced a judicial inquiry into Parbhani violence, suspended a police inspector, and addressed claims of police brutality against protesters.

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the Winter session of the state Assembly at Vidhan Bhavan, in Nagpur, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI12_20_2024_000120A) (PTI)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:25 AM IST

Fadnavis announces judicial probe, transfers SP; Munde’s aide booked under MCOCA

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announced a judicial probe into the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and transferred the local police chief amid political uproar.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (PTI)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:55 AM IST

Assault on Marathi family in Kalyan sparks outrage in legislature, accused held

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the officer, employed with the state-run Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), would be suspended

Kalyan,india-December 20 2024 : Pic: In the YogiDham area of Kalyan, a shocking incident occurred where Akhilesh Shukla, an official working with MTDC, allegedly led a group of 10 to 15 goons in a deadly assault on a Marathi family. In protest against this attack, banners have been put up across the Yogi Dham area, and local Marathi residents held a march with hundreds of participants under the Azmera Heights building. The protesters have warned that if the assailant is not arrested, the traders' associations in the Yogi Dham area will observe a shutdown. Meanwhile, the Kalyan Khadakpada police have registered cross-complaints related to the incident. Senior Police Inspector Ambarnath Waghmode of Khadakpada Police Station has stated that appropriate action has been taken. Pic.On Friday .in India on 20 2024 - Story By Atik Sir (Photo by Pramod Tambe)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:26 AM IST

New prisons reforms act passed; Mumbai to get a new multi-storey jail

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a high-security jail in Mumbai, alongside prison reforms and new facilities for various inmate needs.

 Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new high-security, multi-storey jail in Mumbai. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:27 AM IST

Maharashtra to investigate Beed sarpanch killing and Parbhani violence: Fadnavis

He acknowledged the prevalence of lawlessness in Beed and noted attempts to create anarchy in the district

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis(PTI)
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 01:31 PM IST

Fadnavis: Metro-3 between Colaba and Seepz to be ready by May 2025

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the legislative Assembly on Thursday that Metro-3 between Colaba and Seepz would be fully operational by May 2025

Fadnavis: Metro-3 betn Colaba and Seepz to be ready by May 2025
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 09:31 AM IST
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