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Start Balika Panchayat to prevent child marriage: Maha Minister Tatkare tells officials

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The rate of child marriage is high among migrant labourers and workers. Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said on Tuesday, directing officials to implement an informative and public awareness campaign regarding children's homes in a particular area.
The campaign should ensure that the children of labourers and workers can live in the same place, Tatkare said.
She also gave instructions to start Balika Panchayat for public awareness.
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Amravati, June 24 (UNI) Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a 21-year-old man after his 17-year-old Nepali wife gave birth at Amravati District Women's Hospital in Maharashtra on June 17, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

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Maha: Vigilance Dept begins investigation in controversial wall worth Rs 95 lakh in Chandrapur

24 Jun 2025 | 8:55 PM

Chandrapur, June 24 (UNI) Following a complaint by Aam Aadmi Party about alleged misuse of the government funds by local BJP MLA Kishore Jorgewar for construction of retaining wall on a drain near his friend's bungalow here, the Vigilance and Quality Control Department of Nagpur's Soil and Water Conservation Department has initiated an investigation into the same.

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389 buildings in Raigad district in dangerous condition, residents asked to vacate

24 Jun 2025 | 8:54 PM

Alibaug, June 24 (UNI) After a survey conducted in major cities of Raigad district in view of the monsoon season, it has been found that 389 buildings are in a dangerous condition, the administration said.

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Maha: Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi over voter list manipulation

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24 Jun 2025 | 8:36 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (UNI) Responding to the fresh barrage of charges by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha,
Rahul Gandhi, regarding voter list manipulation in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on
Tuesday argued that Congress won at more than two dozen places where the voter turnout increased by over
eight percent.

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Maha: HC dismisses plea challenging BJP MLA Rajendra Gavit on ground of polygamy

Maha: HC dismisses plea challenging BJP MLA Rajendra Gavit on ground of polygamy

24 Jun 2025 | 7:11 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the election of BJP MLA Rajendra Gavit from Palghar, ruling that polygamy particularly when permitted by tribal customs does not amount to electoral misconduct if disclosed transparently in the nomination affidavit.

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