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Maha: Parbhani survey reveals plight of 34,733 rural single women

Parbhani, Sept 10 (UNI) A comprehensive survey in rural Parbhani has identified 34,733 single women, with approximately 93 per cent being widows and over 52 per cent aged above 60.
The survey was initiated by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Meghna Sakore Bordikar and conducted with the help of Anganwadi workers.
The Gram Panchayat area survey has been completed, while a similar exercise is currently underway in Nagar Panchayat, Municipality, and Municipal Corporation areas. The findings from the completed survey revealed that about 73.83 per cent of these women are illiterate and more than 55 per cent are dependent on agricultural labour. This leaves them in dire need of basic services and concessions related to health, housing, livelihood, and social security.
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Common Entrance Examination announced for Civil Services Preliminary Examination Training 2026-27

12 Jun 2026 | 2:02 AM

Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) The Department of Higher Education, through the State Institute for Administrative Careers (SIAC), Mumbai, will conduct the Common Entrance Test (CET-2026-27) for Civil Services Preliminary Examination Training 2026.

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Dr Neelam Gorhe meets Maha DGP Sadanand Date

12 Jun 2026 | 1:16 AM

Mumbai, June 11 (UNI) Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Dr. Neelam Gorhe, met state Director General of Police (DGP) Sadanand Date at his office in Mumbai and presented detailed suggestions and points regarding various issues, including illegal rave parties in the state, sale of narcotics, sex determination tests and organized crime related to the poisonous liquor case in Pune.

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RPI Launches Christian Front to Empower Community and Expand Outreach: Balasaheb Janrao

12 Jun 2026 | 12:05 AM

Pune, June 11 ( UNI) The Republican Party of India (RPI) has established the RPI Christian Front to strengthen its outreach among the Christian community and ensure that the party’s ideology of social justice reaches all sections of society, senior RPI leader Balasaheb Janrao announced at a press conference in Pune.

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Maha: ACB nets RTO Motor Vehicle inspector in bribery case

11 Jun 2026 | 11:38 PM

Nagpur, June 11 (UNI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today trapped a Motor Vehicle Inspector attached to the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Nagpur Rural, for allegedly accepting a bribe to process a truck permit, officials said.

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Sangli: 14-year-old boy shot dead over extortion dispute

11 Jun 2026 | 11:02 PM

Sangli, Jun 11 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a 14 year-old boy, grandson of a labour leader, was shot in the head over an extortion dispute by unidentified criminals in the Abhaynagar area of the city this evening.
According to police, the deceased boy was identified as Vendant Bandgar, whose grandfather Balu Bandagar is a labour leader.

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