All official communication in Maharashtra to be in Marathi, errant officials to face action
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All official communication in Maharashtra to be in Marathi, errant officials to face action

The Hindu  

To promote the use of the Marathi language, the Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order making it compulsory for all the officials of government, semi-government, local self-government, government corporations, government-aided offices in the State to speak only in Marathi. “In all government, semi-government offices, local self-government bodies, government corporations, government-aided offices, it shall be compulsory to communicate with visitors in Marathi language. Establishments having bilingual names will henceforth be operated under Marathi names.” Media and It will be mandatory to issue The Marathi Language Policy was approved by the Maharashtra cabinet last year. “For this, it is necessary to use the Marathi language for communication, communication and transactions at all levels, keeping in mind the Marathi language policy includes sector-wise recommendations.

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Marathi language of Mumbai, say CM, Joshi after row over RSS leader’s remarks
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Marathi language of Mumbai, say CM, Joshi after row over RSS leader’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Decades after it first rocked Maharashtra, the debate over Marathi language again caused ripples in the state’s politics on Thursday after a comment made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi prompted condemnations from the Opposition and an intervention by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. “I don’t know what Bhaiyaji Joshi said but I want to make it clear …

Devendra Fadnavis says learning Marathi a must after RSS leader's comment sparks row
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis says learning Marathi a must after RSS leader's comment sparks row

India Today  

Amid an ongoing language row in the country, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis firmly asserted in the legislative assembly that Marathi is the official language of the state and that everyone residing in the state should learn it. Emphasising the language's significance, he stated that Marathi is an integral part of the state's culture and identity, making it the duty …

Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks

India TV News  

Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks Addressing the Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly said, "In Mumbai, Maharashtra, and the state government's language is Marathi, and people who live here should learn it." Mumbai: Amid massive uproar over RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi's remarks that those coming to Mumbai need not learn Marathi, …

Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi

India TV News  

Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi Aaditya Thackeray said, "People from outside come to our state and settle here. Mumbai: After Tamil Nadu, now a new language war seems to be breaking out in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray on Thursday asserted that the language of Maharashtra will remain Marathi. RSS Senior …

Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for all official communication
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for all official communication

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for all officials in government and semi-government offices to speak only in Marathi, as per a recent notification issued by the state planning department. “All officials must use Marathi language while interacting with visitors, except for visitors from outside India and non-Marathi speaking states,” the notification said. Officials must also ensure that text …

Maharashtra govt mandates Marathi language in offices; resolution says non-compliance to be penalised
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra govt mandates Marathi language in offices; resolution says non-compliance to be penalised

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra government on Monday issued a Government Resolution mandating the use of Marathi in all government and semi-government offices across the state, news agency ANI reported. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis As per the directive, employees must communicate in Marathi with all visitors, except those from outside India or non-Marathi-speaking states. If the complainant is unsatisfied with the action …

'Marathi' language becomes mandatory in all government offices of Maharashtra
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Marathi' language becomes mandatory in all government offices of Maharashtra

India TV News  

Maharashtra: The government of Maharashtra today made a big decision to promote the 'Marathi' language in the state. Maharashtra government has issued a government resolution about use of Marathi language in government offices on Monday. Fadnavis bats for AI-based language model to showcase Marathi literature Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier underscored the need to capitalise on artificial intelligence to …

Will not tolerate any attempt to prevent 'Marathi' speakers from using their language: Uday Samant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will not tolerate any attempt to prevent 'Marathi' speakers from using their language: Uday Samant

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra cabinet minister Uday Samant on Wednesday pushed for formulating a strict policy to deal with people who he said prevent state residents from speaking in their mother tongue Marathi. The Marathi language minister asserted any attempt to prevent Maharashtra residents from communicating in their native tongue will not be tolerated and will invite stringent action. Law must be …

Soon, Marathi will be a feature of the school curriculum in London
8 months, 1 week ago

Soon, Marathi will be a feature of the school curriculum in London

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The state government, in collaboration with Maharashtra Mandal of London, will introduce Marathi language curriculum for students in London. The state government, in collaboration with Maharashtra Mandal of London, will introduce Marathi language curriculum for students in London. As per the memorandum of understanding signed between SCERT and Maharashtra Mandal, London, during the Vishwa Marathi Samelan in Navi Mumbai …

Classical language status for Marathi: Maharashtra chief minister writes to PM Modi for approval
2 years, 6 months ago

Classical language status for Marathi: Maharashtra chief minister writes to PM Modi for approval

Firstpost  

Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy had told the Rajya Sabha on 3 February this year that the proposal was under consideration Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give approval for bestowing classical language status on Marathi. In a letter to the prime minister, Shinde informed that the state government had sent …

Maharashtra Govt Asks Konkan Railway to Use Marathi Signages and Ads
4 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra Govt Asks Konkan Railway to Use Marathi Signages and Ads

News 18  

The Maharashtra government has asked the Konkan Railway to follow the three-language formula and use Marathi along with Hindi and English on the signages, Sources said the letter came following complaints that the three-language formula was allegedly not being followed strictly by the Konkan Railway. "The use of Marathi language is mandatory along with that of English and Hindi languages …

Use Marathi in signages, ads: Maharashtra government to Konkan Railway
4 years, 3 months ago

Use Marathi in signages, ads: Maharashtra government to Konkan Railway

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government has asked the Konkan Railway to follow the three-language formula and use Marathi along with Hindi and English on the signages, Sources said the letter came following complaints that the three-language formula was allegedly not being followed strictly by the Konkan Railway. "The use of Marathi language is mandatory along with that of English and Hindi languages …

Marathi language mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra
5 years ago

Marathi language mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that makes Marathi a compulsory subject across all schools in the state. The state Legislative Council had passed the legislation, titled `Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020', on Wednesday. Desai said the legislation was on the lines of laws in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala …

Marathi to be made mandatory in all the schools of Maharashtra up to class 10
5 years, 1 month ago

Marathi to be made mandatory in all the schools of Maharashtra up to class 10

India Today  

The Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra will bring a bill in the upcoming session of the state legislature to make teaching Marathi mandatory in all schools up to Class 10 irrespective of the board they are affiliated to, a cabinet minister said on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Minister for Marathi Language Subhash Desai said the draft of the bill is …

Marathi to be made mandatory in CBSE, ICSE schools: CM Devendra Fadnavis
5 years, 9 months ago

Marathi to be made mandatory in CBSE, ICSE schools: CM Devendra Fadnavis

India Today  

Maharashtra government will bring in legislation to make teaching Marathi language compulsory in all schools in the state, including those affiliated to ICSE and CBSE, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Thursday. Mr Fadnavis informed the Legislative Council that there is already a provision for teaching Marathi language in schools attached to non-state education boards. Action against schools not teaching Marathi …

Maharashtra Governor's speech goof-up: Shiv Sena attacks CM, says govt 'pessimistic' towards Marathi language
7 years ago

Maharashtra Governor's speech goof-up: Shiv Sena attacks CM, says govt 'pessimistic' towards Marathi language

Firstpost  

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday claimed that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shied away from speaking in Marathi at public events. Mumbai: Taking a dim view of the goof-up in translating the Maharashtra governor’s address to the state legislature, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday claimed that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shied away from speaking in Marathi at public events. Fadnavis was …

Vishwa Marathi Parishad to spread language across the world
7 years, 9 months ago

Vishwa Marathi Parishad to spread language across the world

Hindustan Times  

The Vishwa Marathi Parishad was set up to retain the Marathi culture and language among those who stay outside of Maharashtra and India and is known for their Marathi literature conventions abroad. According to Nilesh Gaikwad, President of then Vishwa Marathi Parishad, the convention acts as a portal for the younger generation to expose themselves to the Marathi language and …

President, ministers may soon be delivering speeches only in Hindi
7 years, 11 months ago

President, ministers may soon be delivering speeches only in Hindi

India TV News  

In a move aimed at increasing the use and influence of the Hindi language, speeches by central and state government ministers could soon be delivered only in Hindi if the recommendations of a parliamentary panel go on to be implemented. The move, which was recently accepted by President Pranab Mukherjee recently, would be an extreme deviation from the current norms …

Maharashtra: Shopkeepers should speak in Marathi, says BJP Minister
10 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Shopkeepers should speak in Marathi, says BJP Minister

India TV News  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister for Culture and Marathi language Vinod Tawde on Monday said shopkeepers in the state should speak in Marathi as there should be people's movement to promote the local language. After releasing the 20th volume of the Marathi Vishwakosh, the senior Maharashtra state BJP Minister said, “If Marathi speakers insist, then any shopkeeper will make his staff use …

Efforts on to develop all official languages: Rajnath Singh
10 years, 8 months ago

Efforts on to develop all official languages: Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi: All efforts will be made to encourage national language and the government directs various departments from time to time to enhance use of Hindi, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said there is no reason for the government not to encourage the use of Hindi in official work and it is making efforts to …

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