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(Search results - 7)India UntoldApr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM IST
Pustakanch Gaav: India’s first ‘Village of Books’ spreading the joy of reading
Inspired by UK's Hay-on-Wye, renowned as the town of books, the former Education Minister Vinod Tawde launched this initiative in Satara, Maharashtra. Today, Bhilar is recognized as the first village of books in India.
India UntoldMar 12, 2024, 10:46 AM IST
Trains of Dreams: Meet Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first female loco pilot
Surekha Yadav, hailing from the Satara district of Maharashtra, pursued her education in Electrical Engineering from Government Polytechnic College. She made history by becoming the first female loco pilot in India in the year 1988.
Lifestyle NewsJan 22, 2024, 9:40 AM IST
Top 10 Mesmerizing Waterfalls in India
The Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall, situated in Satara, Maharashtra, is the tallest waterfall in India. It stands at a height of 1840 feet. Its scenic charm is particularly captivating during the monsoon season.
Travel NewsJun 30, 2023, 10:31 AM IST
Hidden Gems: Maharashtra's Most Enchanting Waterfalls!
Maharashtra boasts of many picturesque and mesmerizing waterfalls. Let's take a quick tour of these hidden gems and uncover the most enchanting waterfalls that Maharashtra has to offer!
IndiaOct 27, 2021, 8:38 PM IST
Meet Shridhar Ingale, The Maharashtra Messiah who emerged as a hero in the pandemic
Satara's Shridhar Dilip Ingale has been continuously working towards a better society through his goodwill and hard work.
IndiaJul 30, 2019, 7:01 PM IST
Maharashtra: 4 Congress-NCP legislators resign; likely to join BJP
NCP MLAs Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale (Satara), Vaibhav Pichad (Akole) and Sandeep Naik (Airoli) and Congress MLA Kalidas Kolambkar (Naigaon) handed over their resignation letters
IndiaJun 20, 2019, 7:25 PM IST
Two low-intensity earthquakes hit Satara district in Maharashtra; no damage reported
No casualty or damage to property (caused by the earthquake) has been reported so far, an official in the district administration said. He also said that people rushed out of their homes in some areas after experiencing tremors.