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Surendra P Gangan

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

Schools not teaching Marathi could be fined, derecognised

Schools not teaching Marathi could be fined, derecognised

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 24:34 IST

With govt help, self-redevelopment takes off in big way in Mumbai

There are around 13,500 cessed and dilapidated buildings across the city awaiting redevelopment. (Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 24:30 IST

Cops chasing 10k Mantralaya visitors missing with RFID cards

Mumbai, India – August 01, 2025: Nikhil Rathod and Akshay Rathod from Jalna show their Digi Pravesh cards, part of the new online registration and QR-based system enabling smooth and speedy entry into Mantralaya, Mumbai, on Friday, August 01, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar / Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 24:22 IST

Shivaji statue surge in Solapur leads to crackdown on illegal installation

Mumbai: The statue of Maharaja Chatrapati Shivaji.

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 05:48 IST

Mahayuti irked at Pawar’s remark on regressive elements infiltrating Warkari

Mahayuti irked at Pawar’s remark on regressive elements infiltrating Warkari. (Photo by Kunal Patil/Hindustan Times) (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 24:02 IST

School bus rules amended in light of Badlapur sexual assaults case

File HTpicture

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 23:52 IST

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for ‘traitor’ jibe at Eknath Shinde

The panel then asked comedian Kunal Kamra to submit his stand on apologising in writing, after which a final decision will be taken on the breach of privilege notice filed against him.

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 05:59 IST

3 dozen Shivaji statues crop up across Marathwada, cops suspect political motive

Shivaji statues mysteriously crop up across Marathwada, cops suspect political motive

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 24:13 IST

Maharashtra becomes first state to digitise living wills

Maharashtra is set to roll out the country’s first digital platform for registering living wills this week.

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 07:40 IST

Mumbai: Marathi fluency test for auto and taxi drivers; permits to be reviewed

Marathi test for auto and taxi drivers; permits to be reviewed

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:32 IST

Damania releases CDR linking Kharat to credit society under probe

Mumbai, India - Nov 20, 2023 : AAP Party Leader Anjali Damania with the Fernandes Family holding a press conference against Chhagan Bhujbal and Sameer Bhujbal at Santacruz, in Mumbai, India, Monday, November 20, 2023. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 23:22 IST

Activist cites CDR, raises doubts over Kharat’s calls around Ajit Pawar plane crash

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 11:22 IST

Mumbra will be renamed Mumbradevi, says Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane

Nitesh Rane says Mumbra will be renamed Mumbradevi; Madrasas are breeding centres for terrorists

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 05:54 IST

₹82 crore saving for MSRTC, ₹304 crore loss to state: Fadnavis seeks middle path

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>82 crore saving for MSRTC, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>304 crore loss to state: Fadnavis seeks middle path

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 23:42 IST

Shinde made 17 calls to Kharat last year, says activist Damania

Shinde made 17 calls to Kharat last year, says activist Damania

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 23:32 IST

State’s revenue falls, only 67% of outlay used

State’s revenue falls, only 67% of outlay used

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 24:32 IST

Ready reckoner rates left unchanged

Ready reckoner rates left unchanged

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 22:22 IST

Heli-tourism circuit planned for Nashik Kumbh to ease pilgrim rush

(Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 01:20 IST

Ready reckoner rates likely to go up 4-5%

Ready reckoner rates likely to go up 4-5%

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 24:08 IST

Report on Mundhwa land deal indicts six govt officials

Parth Pawar

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:34 IST

Nearly 50% bldgs in Vasai-Virar are illegal, MLAs allege

Nearly 50% bldgs in Vasai-Virar are illegal, MLAs allege

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 22:46 IST

No LPG shortage in Maha, panic buying to blame: Bhujbal

In a meeting with state food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday, state-owned petroleum companies said they typically supply 570,000 LPG cylinders in Maharashtra, daily. (HT Archives)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:44 IST

Non-registration on govt platform could keep 500,000 farmers out of farm loan waiver benefits

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the farm loan waiver in his budget speech, and said that around 4.8 million farmers were expected to get the benefits. (Hindustan times)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 22:24 IST

Local bodies to track LPG supply, act against black marketeers

Mumbai, India. Mar 14, 2026 - People carry a household LPG cylinder they received after waiting in a long queue. People queued up to collect their household LPG cylinders amid an ongoing LPG shortage in Mumbai, India. Mar 14, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 23:38 IST

Teach Marathi or lose license: Maharashtra's directive to schools

According to legislation introduced in March 2020, Marathi is mandatory for students of classes 1 to 10 in all schools in Maharashtra, including those affiliated with national and international boards (HT Archives)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 06:15 IST

Govt tables ‘Love Jihad Bill’ in Maha, 60 days’ notice mandatory for conversion

Bengaluru: Activists hold placards and raise slogans against the state government's decision to enact "love-jihad" law to ban religious conversions, in Bengaluru, Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI01-12-2020_000155A) (PTI)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 01:40 IST

Govt to publish ‘saffron paper’ on Davos MoUs

Industries Minister Uday Samant (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 22:44 IST

Govt assures restoration of mangrove cover in Borivali

During an inspection held in December last year, large parts of the mangrove-protected areas, including those in Gorai, were found to be encroached for setting up slums and godowns.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:48 IST

State admits Metro 9 contractor paid more than his due, assures action

iMumbai, India - February 27, 2026: The ongoing road works outside the Metro 9 stations will be an impediment for commuters taking the route when it becomes operational in Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 27, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:44 IST

Maha economy grew by $55 bn this year: CM

CM Devendra Fadnavis (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 23:20 IST

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