No releasing dam water for 'shahi snan', says court

The Bombay high court on Tuesday restrained the Maharashtra government from releasing water from Gangapur dam for the `shahi snaan' (holy dip) during the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Nashik and adjoining......

Godavari in spate leaves Nashik flooded

Incessant rains pummelled Nashik city and other parts of the district in Maharashtra on Tuesday, triggering flood in Godavari river which has crossed the danger mark in the city. Many rivers......

Drought-hit Latur to get water by train in 15 days

Water will be brought to Latur district by trains in the next 15 days while prohibitory orders were clamped near water supply spots in Parbhani town to prevent any violence as authorities grapple......

The man who doesn't want precious water wasted at Kumbh Mela

'Releasing dam water for a holy bath is the most unholiest thing to do.' Is releasing dam water for the Shahi Snan at the Kumbh Mela in Nashik illegal, considering that Maharashtra confronts an......

Sea-plane lands in Nashik successfully

A 9-seater sea-plane of Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) landed successfully in Gangapur dam near Nashik, thirty-five minutes after taking off from Juhu in Mumbai. Officials of MEHAIR and......

First seaplane service from Mumbai takes off to Lonavala

Mumbai-based private operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (Mehair), in association with MTDC, on Monday launched maiden seaplane service to Lonavala from Mumbai, marking its......

Sula Vineyards forays into hospitality

Nashik-based Sula Vineyards, a leading premium wine brand company in the country, has now diversified into hospitality industry. The company is setting up a 23-room resort near Gangapur dam in......