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Renowned sculptor's firm gets contract for new Shivaji statue at Rajkot Fort

Renowned sculptor's firm gets contract for new Shivaji statue at Rajkot Fort

Earlier this year, a 35-foot statue of the Maratha warrior king collapsed at the fort in Malvan taluka of Sindhudurg district on August 26, just months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled it on December 4 last year

14 December,2024 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MP: 3 wagons of goods train carrying petroleum products derail in Ratlam

MP: 3 wagons of goods train carrying petroleum products derail in Ratlam

The wagons were being carried to Bakania-Bhouri near Bhopal from Rajkot, he said, adding, "Efforts are on to restore train traffic on the route."

04 October,2024 09:40 AM IST | Ratlam | PTI
Safety, strength should be basic in construction

Safety, strength should be basic in construction

The fact that a statue was built and being rebuilt itself has been subject to debate, with many believing that money spent on statues can and should be used for upping amenities

28 September,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Gujarat ACB traps Mumbai cop in graft case

Gujarat ACB traps Mumbai cop in graft case

Suspect from Rajkot approached Gujarat ACB after R10 lakh bribe demand

09 September,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
How sculptor behind Shivaji statue collapse was nabbed

How sculptor behind Shivaji statue collapse was nabbed

Accused, who was on the run, was detained while attempting to return home; lawyer claims his client is innocent, speculates that political motives might be at play

07 September,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Maharashtra: 7 police teams tracking down Shivaji Maharaj statue’s sculptor

Maharashtra: 7 police teams tracking down Shivaji Maharaj statue’s sculptor

Look-out circular issued against 24-year-old, who has been untraceable since day of collapse

05 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Manoj Jarange tells politicians not to use Shivaji Maharaj's name for politics

Manoj Jarange tells politicians not to use Shivaji Maharaj's name for politics

Jarange made the statement while he was visiting the Rajkot Fort in Malvan where a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed on Monday.

01 September,2024 05:04 PM IST | Sindhudurg | mid-day online correspondent
Case against 122 over clash between Sena (UBT)-BJP supporters at Rajkot fort

Case against 122 over clash between Sena (UBT)-BJP supporters at Rajkot fort

The FIR named 42 persons identified from CCTV footage. The other 80 accused were yet to be identified and police were examining the footage closely to ascertain every person's identity and role in the incident, said an official

29 August,2024 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Clash erupts between BJP MVA supporters in Malvan

Maharashtra: Clash erupts between BJP MVA supporters in Malvan

Ugly clash at Rajkot fort where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue collapsed

29 August,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Aaditya Thackeray criticises BJP over alleged corruption

Aaditya Thackeray criticises BJP over alleged corruption

Aaditya Thackeray also attacked the statue's inaugural date, claiming it was motivated by political considerations rather than genuine feelings.

27 August,2024 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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