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People’s environment movements from across Konkan find common cause
The occasion was also used to vent frustrations against national policies which pose adverse consequences for locals in the Konkan, particularly adivasis, farmers and fishermen. For example, it was earlier mandatory to obtain consent of the regional gram sabha prior to diversion of forest land for a project

Passenger associations allege corruption in selling of Konkan tickets
Every year, migrants from Konkan who work in Mumbai go home to celebrate Ganeshotsav. This year, the 10-day festival will begin on September 19. People have been trying to book tickets from May 16, as railway tickets can be booked four months in advance. However, it is proving to be a mammoth task

Maharashtra Bhushan spectacle a political ploy?
A significant number of Dharmadhikari’s over-25 lakh followers were present as were Shinde, Fadnavis and several ministers. It was evident that the grand award ceremony was a politically calculated show with an eye on Dharmadhikari’s treasure trove of followers

Shivajinagar receives record 24mm rainfall, Pashan 46mm
Pune city on Thursday evening received heavy rains with thunderstorms and gusty winds in some parts, including Shivajinagar and Pashan, causing traffic jams, power cuts

City registers highest ever 24-hour rain for April
Unseasonal rains hit Mumbai on Thursday, bringing down the minimum temperature below normal for the first time in 10 days. The city's base weather station received 15mm of rain, the most Mumbai has seen in 24 hours for April since 1944. There is a chance of more light to moderate showers in the coming days.
