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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
85,000 cases to be transferred to Kolhapur's circuit bench
Kolhapur: Starting Aug 18, a new circuit bench of the Bombay high court will begin operations in Kolhapur, taking on approximately 85,000 pending cases from as many as six districts. This move aims to significantly reduce the caseload at the main Bombay high court. The approved circuit bench will serve the districts of Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The new bench will be housed in three renovated halls of the old court building on Bhausingji Road. This historic building once served as the Supreme Court for the Chhatrapati family during pre-independence times, and more recently, as the district and sessions court until its relocation to a new facility in Kasba Bawada a few years ago. According to S S Khot, president of the Kolhapur District Bar Association, the transferred cases will include a mix of recent filings and older matters, all of which will receive daily hearings. "To ensure smooth operations, around 40 staffers will be transferred from the Bombay high court to the new circuit bench," he said. The administration has suggested 40 acres of Shenda Park, located just on the outskirts of Kolhapur city, to build the court infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now Undo "This, however, will take four to five years," Khot said. The inauguration of the circuit bench will be held on Aug 16 at Mahasainik Darbar Hall. Khot said that chief justice of India Bhushav Gavai will preside over the function, and chief ministers of Maharashtra and Goa, chief justice of Bombay HC, and both deputy CMs will attend the function. Meanwhile, on Sunday, MLA and executive chairman of the state planning commission Rajesh Kshirsagar visited the under-renovation building at Bhausingji Road. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP workers throw ink on Sambhaji Brigade' Pravin Gaikwad
Kolhapur: On Sunday afternoon, black ink was poured on the head and face of a Maratha leader in Solapur's Akkalkot town. Solapur police detained two men, and the registration of the case continued until the evening. Pravin Gaikwad, a Pune-based Maratha leader associated with the Sambhaji Brigade, was attacked by several men led by Dipak Kate, BJP Yuva Morcha's state secretary and leader of the Shivdharma Foundation. Kate was among those detained by the Solapur police. According to Gaikwad, Kate demanded the addition of "Chhatrapati" to the "Sambhaji Brigade" name, as failing to mention the title was seen as disrespecting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. At 12.30 pm, after Gaikwad stepped out of his vehicle and was walking towards the venue where he was scheduled to be felicitated by Sakal Maratha Samaj and Fattesinha Shikshan Sanstha, a video that went viral showed Kate and others approaching with ink bottles and pouring them on his head and face. Kate had recently held a protest in Solapur demanding the name change of the Sambhaji Brigade. Gaikwad alleged that the attackers attempted to kill him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ditch the cinema with boAt Boat Buy Now Undo "It was an attempt to murder. The outfit and we previously discussed changing the name of the Sambhaji Brigade; however, the name with Chhatrapati before Sambhaji Brigade is always registered by someone else, and changing the name of our outfit will require technical adjustments. The man who attacked is associated with the party in power at both the state and centre. An attack on me is an attack on the Maratha community. It is the failure of state home minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the CM of Maharashtra," Gaikwad told reporters at Akkalkot. The attack has irked opposition politicians too. Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal said action should be taken against the attackers under the newly passed Public Safety Act. "If action is not taken, then the law and order situation may deteriorate," Sapkal said on his X account. NCP (SP) MPs Amol Kolhe and Supriya Sule, and MLAs Rohit Pawar and Jitendra Awhad also condemned the attack. A case was registered with Akkalkot north police station. Kate is among the two arrested by the police. A total of seven people were booked under BNS sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 191(2) (rioting), 190 (unlawful assembly), and 324(4) (mischief).
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Hans India
IRCTC's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj heritage train tour receives overwhelming response
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has received an overwhelming response to its newly-launched 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit Train Tour.' Scheduled to depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, on June 9, the heritage tour is already fully booked. A total of 710 passengers have secured their spots across various classes, with 480 bookings in Economy (Sleeper Class), 190 in Comfort (3AC), and 40 in Superior (2AC). This six-day train journey has been specially curated to showcase the glorious history and grand legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The tour is the result of a collaborative effort between the Government of Maharashtra, Indian Railways, and IRCTC, aiming to provide travellers with an immersive experience that brings to life the heroic saga of the legendary Maratha ruler. The train will cover historically significant sites such as Raigad Fort, Shivneri Fort, Pratapgad Fort, Panhala Fort, Lal Mahal, Kasba Ganpati Temple, and Shivsrushti, all closely associated with the key events and life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The journey begins with the train departing from CSMT and heading toward Mangaon station on the Konkan Railway network, the nearest access point to Raigad Fort. Raigad is the site of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation and was his capital. After sightseeing, tourists will travel to Pune for an overnight hotel stay. On the second day, they will visit Lal Mahal, a red palace originally built by Shivaji's father Shahaji Bhosale in 1630, and later rebuilt in 1984. Tourists will also see the Kasba Ganpati Temple, believed to have been established by Shivaji's mother Jijabai, and the historical theme park Shivsrushti, where Shivaji's life story is presented through 3D visuals and interactive exhibits. Visitors will spend a second night in Pune. On the third day, the tour continues to Shivneri Fort, Shivaji Maharaj's birthplace located atop a hill near Junnar and will also visit the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. After the visit, tourists return to Pune for overnight rest. On the fourth day, the train will proceed to Satara. From there, travellers will explore Pratapgad Fort, the historic site of the 1659 battle between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate. After this visit, the group will leave for Kolhapur. The final day of the tour begins with the train arriving at Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Kolhapur. Following this, there will be a tour of the iconic Panhala Fort, located in the Sahyadri Hills. This fort has deep historical connections with Shivaji Maharaj, who was held captive there for over 500 days before making a dramatic escape. Known as the 'Fort of Serpents' due to its winding structure, Panhala is also famous for the legendary bravery of Baji Prabhu Deshpande, Shivaji's general, during a crucial battle to retain control of the fort. The tour package includes train travel, comfortable hotel accommodations, all vegetarian meals, transfers and sightseeing via air-conditioned buses, travel insurance, and the assistance of experienced tour escorts. IRCTC has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers while providing a culturally enriching and memorable journey.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rail tour commemorating Shivaji cut short
Mumbai: Barely ten days after the announcement of a special, 10-day-long railway tourism package to commemorate Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Indian Railways is mulling changes in the terminal station and duration of the tour. According to sources in the railways, the tour is now likely to start from Mumbai instead of Delhi and its duration is likely to be restricted to four days. 'The itinerary and destinations on the route will remain the same. But we are mulling changes in departure and arrival of the round-trip tour from Mumbai, subject to final approvals,' a railway official told Hindustan Times. Tariffs for the tour are also likely to be reduced by around 15-20% from the proposed ₹19,000-47,000, the official added. The 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Glorious Maratha Tour', to be operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), was announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on April 11. The tour offers a chance for travel enthusiasts to explore forts, temples, and heritage sites in the state linked to the legendary Maratha ruler. Sites that are part of the tour package include Raigad fort, Bhimashankar temple, Shivneri fort, Shirdi, Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ellora and Grishneshwar temple. The special train for the tour will have AC II, AC III, and non-AC sleeper coaches. The tour is slated to start on July 16, and bookings are likely to commence soon.
