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BJP-Shiv Sena target to win 150 plus seats in BMC polls: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Dec 16: The BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the alliance strategy and seat sharing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
BJP targets Uddhav Sena ahead of Mumbai civic polls, says Marathi Manoos set to end 25-year rule
Mumbai, Dec 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has declared its strong resolve to unfurl the saffron flag atop the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the upcoming civil polls, has stepped up its attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, claiming that the Marathi Manoos has chosen an auspicious moment to defeat the party and end its 25-year rule in the civic body.
Shiv Sena-UBT protests against 'hasty' announcement of municipal elections
Mumbai, Dec 15: The Shiv Sena-UBT in a letter to the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has protested against the announcement of elections to the 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), terming it "hasty".
Diwali included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Nagpur, Dec 10: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday informed the state assembly that Diwali has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list and it will contribute significantly to promoting Indian culture around the world.
Maha Assembly passes bill to enhance trust-based governance
Nagpur, Dec 10: The State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed the Maharashtra Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2025, which aims to decriminalise and rationalise certain offences under various state laws to further enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and ease of doing business in the state.
BJP accuses MNS, MVA of ignoring Muslim duplicate voters; alleges 'vote jihad' plan
Mumbai, Nov 3: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister and former Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar on Monday accused the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of deliberately ignoring Muslim duplicate voters while focusing only on those speaking Hindi and Marathi.
Maha govt prepares plan for conservation of temples, state-protected forts and stepwells
Mumbai, Oct 16: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday that the state government has firmed up a comprehensive plan for the conservation of 500 temples, 60 state-protected forts and 1,800 stepwells ('baravs') across the state, adding that it aims to preserve Maharashtra's rich cultural heritage.
Cyber security awareness not luxury but necessity: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Oct 16: Maharashtra Minister for Information Technology Ashish Shelar on Thursday said that awareness of cyber security and digital literacy is no longer just a luxury, but a necessity of the times.
Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram passes away, Madhur Bhandarkar, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar pay tribute
Mumbai, October 4: Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, the wife of late actor and director V. Shantaram, passed away in Mumbai today.
Mantralaya 'consultancy' loot to be curbed: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Oct 1: Maharashtra Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday directed the department officials to amend the Government Resolution (GR) to ensure that all information regarding consultants appointed in Mantralaya must be mandatorily submitted to the IT Department. This will put a stop to the loot carried out under the guise of consultancy services.
Relief in 77 cases, rejection in 47 serious matters: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Sep 29: Out of 201 social agitations in the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday recommended withdrawal of cases against 77 applicants.
Saira Banu, Karisma Kapoor visit Ashish Shelar's home for Ganpati Darshan
Mumbai, September 5: Veteran actor Saira Banu on Friday visited Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar's residence for Ganpati Darshan.
Salman Khan pays visit to Ashish Shelar's house for Ganpati Darshan; offers prayers barefoot
Mumbai, September 2: Superstar Salman Khan on Monday visited Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar's residence for Ganpati Darshan. The actor was seen barefoot as he entered the premises to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha.
BJP appoints three-term MLA Ameet Satam to lead Mumbai unit ahead of BMC polls
Mumbai, Aug 25: Ahead of the upcoming BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP’s three-term legislator from Andheri West, Ameet Satam, was on Monday appointed as the Mumbai unit president.
Maharashtra govt arranges buses, special trains for people travelling to celebrate Ganesh Utsav
Mumbai, August 23: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Saturday said that the state government has arranged more than 550 buses till Sunday for Marathi and Kokan people travelling to their villages to celebrate Ganesh Utsav.
CM Fadnavis unveils emblem for Ganeshotsav to be celebrated as Rajya Mahotsav
Mumbai, Aug 19: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, after the weekly cabinet meeting, unveiled the emblem for Ganeshotsav, which will be celebrated as 'Rajya Mahotsav' from this year onwards.
Mumbai set to honour today the homecoming of Raghuji Bhonsale's legendary sword
Mumbai, Aug 18: The historic sword of Shrimant Raje Raghuji Bhonsle arrived in Mumbai on Monday, where it was given a grand welcome by the Government of Maharashtra at the Mumbai International Airport.
Maharashtra govt secures Raghuji Bhosale's historic sword from London auction
Mumbai, August 12: The Maharashtra Government has secured the historic sword of Maratha commander Raghuji Bhosale, founder of the Nagpur Bhosale dynasty, after successfully bidding for it at a London auction.
Maha govt secures Maratha commander Raghuji Bhosale's sword
Mumbai, Aug 11: The sword of Raghuji Bhosale, founder of the Nagpur Bhosale dynasty and an important commander in the Maratha army during the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, which the Maharashtra Government won in an auction, was on Monday taken into custody in London by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar.
Ashish Shelar hails 60 years of Marathi film awards at Diamond Jubilee event
Mumbai, August 6: Maharashtra cabinet minister and Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party State President Ashish Shelar on Tuesday lauded the legacy of the state's prestigious Marathi film awards as the Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in Mumbai.
Netflix should partner with Marathi content creators, urges State Cultural Affairs Minister Shelar
New Delhi, July 31: Maharashtra State Cultural Affairs and Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar, on behalf of the Government, appealed to Netflix, one of the leading OTT platforms in the entertainment industry, to partner with Marathi content creators and the entertainment sector in Maharashtra on Thursday.
Immersion of large Ganesh idols to take place in sea; Maharashtra govt in Bombay HC
Mumbai, July 23: In a significant step towards balancing tradition with environmental responsibility, the government, on Wednesday, submitted an affidavit in the Bombay High Court stating that domestic Ganesh idols of a certain height will be immersed in artificial ponds, said a press statement.
Maha govt firms up plan to celebrate Ganeshotsav as 'Rajya Mahotsav'
Mumbai, July 18: Ganeshotsav, a festival with a rich 100-year tradition in Maharashtra, has now been accorded the status of a ‘Rajya Mahotsav’ (State Festival). From this year onward, the government of Maharashtra will directly participate in the celebrations and take steps to elevate the festival to national and international prominence.
Maharashtra to expand science centres honouring Jayant Narlikar across state
Mumbai, July 17: The Maharashtra government will set up Science and Innovation Activity Centres (SIACs) in all remaining 23 districts of the state, Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar announced in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Mega recruitment in Maha after 150 days of action plan program: Minister
Mumbai, July 15: Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced in the state council that mega recruitment will be done in Maharashtra after the 150-day action plan program under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Ganeshotsav declared as Maharashtra's state festival: Minister
Mumbai, July 10: The centuries-old tradition of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav has been officially declared as the ‘State Festival of Maharashtra’, the announcement was made by the state Cultural Affairs minister Ashish Shelar in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Ganeshotsav declared as Maharashtra State Festival
Mumbai, July 10: The public Ganeshotsav, a tradition over 100 years old, has been officially declared as the "Maharashtra State Festival". The announcement was made in the Legislative Assembly by the State's Minister of Cultural Affairs, Advocate Ashish Shelar, on Thursday, a press note from the culture minister's office said.
Uddhav Thackeray hits back at Fadnavis for his 'rudali' swipe; also slams Shelar, Dubey
Mumbai, July 7: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray on Monday slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for terming as “rudali†his speech at the victory rally held to celebrate the government’s decision to withdraw introduction of Hindi from Grade 1 in the state.
Gondan Kala art should be included in the curriculum: Maha Minister
Mumbai, July 1: Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed that steps be taken to incorporate Maharashtra’s traditional Gondan Kala (tattoo art) into the formal art education curriculum.
CM Fadnavis instructs formulation of policy for immersion of Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols
Mumbai, June 27: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday has directed that a long-term and environmentally sustainable policy be formulated regarding the immersion of large Ganesh idols made of Plaster of Paris (POP), while respecting cultural traditions and customs.
Asha Bhosle, Minister Ashish Selar visit RD Burman's residence to celebrate singer's 85th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 27: Padma Vibhushan singer Asha Bhosale visited the late legendary musician RD Burman's residence to pay her respects on his 85th birth anniversary.
Asha Bhosle, Minister Ashish Selar visit RD Burman's residence to celebrate singer's 86th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 27: Padma Vibhushan singer Asha Bhosale visited the late legendary musician RD Burman's residence to pay her respects on his 86th birth anniversary.
Mumbai to prepare drainage master plan to manage rains above 100 mm per hour: Maha Minister
Mumbai, June 26: Mumbai Suburbs Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday that the city's current stormwater drainage system is designed to handle rainfall up to 55 mm per hour.
Explore new ideas to deter bird activity near airports: Maha Minister
Mumbai, June 26: The Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Thursday called upon scientists, environmental experts and young researchers to suggest innovative solutions and technologies to prevent bird activity around garbage collection and dumping areas near airports.
Marathi mandatory in Maharashtra, not Hindi: Minister Ashish Shelar
Mumbai, June 23: Mumbai BJP chief and Maharashtra Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology Ashish Shelar on Monday claimed the ongoing controversy over the introduction of Hindi as a third language in Marathi and English schools for classes 1 to 5 is unrealistic, unreasonable and illogical.
Veteran actor Vivek Lagoo passes away, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar pays tribute
Mumbai, June 19: Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra cabinet minister for cultural affairs, paid tribute to veteran actor Vivek Lagoo and said that the news of his demise is "extremely sad"
Formulate robust monsoon contingency plan for crowded Metro stations: Maha Minister tells officials
Mumbai, June 2: Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Monday directed authorities responsible for Mumbai Metro, including the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to conduct thorough safety audits of ongoing metro construction sites and ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity in underground metro stations.
Maha Minister directs officials to deliver results on monsoon preparedness
Mumbai, May 31: Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Saturday asked Railways, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Disaster Management Teams and the police to avoid the blame game and ensure immediate and coordinated completion of all pre-monsoon works.
Mumbai: Minister tells BMC to impose penalties on negligent road contractors
Mumbai, May 21: Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar on Wednesday directed the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to impose penalties on negligent contractors engaged in road works.
Maharashtra Minister Shelar pays tribute to VD Savarkar at Andaman's Cellular Jail
Sri Vijaya Puram, May 17: Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra cabinet minister for cultural affairs, visited the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had spent his punishment term during British colonial rule.