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    31.08.2026 Media

    31.08.2026 : Governor calls upon Institute of Local Self Government to become Centre of Excellence

    City to hold World Mayors’ Conference Governor calls upon Institute of Local Self Government to…

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    31.08.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today presided over a state level programme to observe Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Day (Bhatke-Vimukta Diwas) at Fergusson College, Pune. The programme was jointly organised by the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department and the Bhatke Vimukt Vikas Parishad. Minister for Other Backward Bahujan Welfare and Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Development Atul Save, former Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe, President of the Bhatke Vimukt Vikas Parishad Uddhavrao Kale, Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware, Secretary of the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department Appaso Dhulaj, Director of the Department Sonali Mule and other invitees were present.

    31.08.2026: Governor presides over a state level programme to observe Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Day

    Governor presides over a state level programme to observe Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Day Maharashtra…

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    30.08.2026:- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma presented the Green Crusaders and Achievers Awards to eminent personalities from various walks of life at a programme in Pune. The Awards presentation programme was organised by the Bhamla Foundation and Panchshil Foundation. Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council Ram Shinde, Minister of Environment, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Pankaja Munde, Managing Director of Godrej Industries Nadir Godrej, Chairman of Bhamla Foundation Asif Bhamla and Secretary to the Governor Dr Prashant Narnaware were among those present. Those felicitated included industrialist Nadir Godrej, Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi, Ganesh Bidkar, film star Jackie Shroff, President of Lexicon Group Pankaj Sharma, Kanika Kapoor, Additional DGP Yashasvi Yadav, Pawandeep Rajan, filmstar Boman Irani, Shaan, Rakesh Bedi and Rahul Bose.

    30.08.2026: Governor presents the Green Crusaders and Achievers Awards in Pune

    Governor presents the Green Crusaders and Achievers Awards in Pune Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma…

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    30.08.2026:- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Lonavala on the occasion of the 143rd birth anniversary of its Founder Swami Kuvalayananda. The Governor visited the Samadhi of Swami Kuvalayananda and offered his respects. Kaivalyadhama’s CEO Subodh Tiwari apprised the Governor of the activities and initiatives of Kaivalyadhama. Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, Kaivalyadhama Trustee Pushpa Mandke, invitees, and representatives attending training programmes at Kaivalyadhama were also present.

    30.08.2026 : Governor visits Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Lonavala

    Governor visits Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Lonavala Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute…

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    26.08.2026: Orphan and Divyang girls, women sanitation workers and women from various walks of life met Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and tied Rakhi to him on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The Governor said that Raksha Bandhan is a sacred festival that brings together people from all sections of society. He said he was very happy to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with women and girls who are making noteworthy contributions in different spheres of society. Orphan girls from Mamata Bal Sadan, an institution established by the late Sindhutai Sapkal for orphaned and underprivileged girls at Purandar in Pune district, tied Rakhi to the Governor. Deepak Gaikwad, Chairman of the institution, and Mukesh Choudhary, Liaison Officer, were also present. Women employees working in the Solid Waste Management Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), along with ASHA workers and community health volunteers, also tied Rakhi to the Governor. Tribal women from Palghar district who have become self-sufficient by making bamboo products under the ‘Seva Vivek’ Gram Vikas Kendra tied an eco-friendly Rakhi to the Governor. Lukesh Band, Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, was present on the occasion. Brahma Kumaris led by Brahma Kumari Rukmini, also tied Rakhi to the Governor and conveyed a spiritual message. Schoolgirls from Arya Samaj, Matunga, also tied Rakhi to the Governor on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Visually impaired girls from the National Association for the Blind (NAB), an organisation working in the fields of education, employment and rehabilitation of visually impaired persons, also tied Rakhi to the Governor. Pallavi Kadam, Executive Director of the organisation, was present on the occasion

    26.08.2026: Orphan, Divyang Girls, ASHA Workers, Sanitation workers tie Rakhi to Governor

    Orphan, Divyang Girls, ASHA Workers, Sanitation workers tie Rakhi to Governor Orphan and Divyang girls,…

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    25.08.2026: Maharashtra Governor greets people on Id E Milad

    Maharashtra Governor greets people on Id E Milad The Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma…

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    25.08.2026: Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre, former Judge of the Bombay High Court was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution. Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office to Justice Sunil Shukre at a brief oath taking ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The oath was given as per Section VI of the newly passed Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023. The appointment of Justice Shukre has been made for a period of 5 years or till he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Adv. Rahul Narwekar, MLA Bhaskar Jadhav, outgoing Lokayukta Justice (retd) Vidyasagar Kanade, Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggaral, Members of the Lokayukta Institution, Justice Sandeep Shinde, Lokayukta of Goa, State Chief Information Commissioner Rahul Pande and senior government officers were present. Earlier, the Secretary to the Governor Dr. Prashant Narnaware read out the notification regarding the appointment of Justice Shukre. The ceremony began with Vande Mataram, the National Anthem, and the State Song, and concluded with Vande Mataram and the National Anthem.

    25.08.2026: Justice Sunil Shukre sworn in as Chairman of Lokayukta Institution

    Justice Sunil Shukre sworn in as Chairman of Lokayukta Institution Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre, former…

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    24.08.2026: Members of the Maharashtra State Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India led by Dr Agam Vora, Honorary Secretary today met the Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma and presented to him two Medical Publications of National Relevance at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The first publication presented to the Governor titled 'Unified Consensus on Adult Immunization 2026' has been brought out by the Indian Medical Association with 23 different medical societies. The second book presented to the Governor is titled 'COPD Compass 2026' which is a Comprehensive Guide to COPD Management in India. It contains recommendations from a Panel of Experts on the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in India. Dr Rakesh Badade, Dr Milind Nadkar, Dr Amit Saraf, Dr Jaysh Lele, Ashutosh Pande and Swati Dalal, MD, Zydus Healthcare were among those present.

    24.08.2026: Delegation of Maharashtra State Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India Meets Governor

    Delegation of Maharashtra State Chapter of the Association of Physicians of India Meets Governor Members…

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    23.08.2026: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today conferred the ‘Sarvottam Nagrik Samman-2026’ on 18 distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions in diverse fields including science, research, defence, education, healthcare, music, etc. The felicitation ceremony was organised in Mumbai by the Meghashrey Foundation. Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar, RSS All India Organisation In-charge Ramlalji, President of Meghashrey Foundation Seema Singh, and distinguished personalities from different walks of life were present. The Governor felicitated playback singer Hariharan; former ICT chief Prof. Jyeshtharaj Joshi; Param Vir Chakra awardee Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav; spiritual speaker Jaya Kishori; MP and Bhojpuri and Hindi actor Ravi Kishan; social activist Laxmi Agarwal, who has championed the rights of acid attack survivors; Chef Sanjeev Kapoor; actor Ashok Saraf; actor-director Subhash Ghai; Dr. Devansh Dhangar, Salim Merchant (music); Sujay Jayraj (school education); Jaleel D. Parkar; Kedar Joshi; Abhimanyu Singh; Ahmed Khan for choreography; Bhumi Pednekar; and Abhishek Singh, among others.

    23.08.2026: Governor confers the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman-2026

    Governor confers the Sarvottam Nagrik Samman-2026 Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today conferred the ‘Sarvottam Nagrik…

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    20.08.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma joined by the Minister President of the German State of Hessen Boris Rhein participated in the Maharashtra–Hessen Economic & Technology Dialogue at NSE in Mumbai. The dialogue was organised by Partex AI a digital pharma and artificial intelligence platform working in the area of drug discovery, clinical development, and asset management. Founder & CEO, Partex AI Dr. Gunjan Bhardwaj, MD & CEO of National Stock Exchange of India Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Co-Founder of Partex AI Gaurav Tripathi, Advisor of Partex AI Dr Sanket Kharpude, Secretary to the Governor Dr Prashant Narnaware, leaders of industry and business, entrepreneurs and investors from India and Germany were present.

    20.08.2026: Maharashtra–Hessen should deepen business, technology and innovation ties: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

    Maharashtra–Hessen should deepen business, technology and innovation ties: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma Maharashtra Governor Jishnu…

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    20.08.2026: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the 63rd National Maritime Day celebrations at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The programme was organised by the Central Committee of the National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee. Director General of Maritime Administration and Chairman of the National Maritime Day Celebrations Central Committee Shyam Jagannathan, Additional DG Sunil Khopde, DDG Pravin Patil, DDG Dr Sudhir Kohakade and members of the NMDC Central Committee, representatives of seafarers’ unions and members of the maritime fraternity were present.

    20.08.2026: Governor inaugurates National Maritime Day

    Maharashtra Governor inaugurates National Maritime Day Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the 63rd National…

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    Maha Governor administers Sadbhavana Day Pledge to staff, officers

    20.08.2026: 82nd Birth Anniversary of late PM Rajiv Gandhi observed at Lok Bhavan

    82nd Birth Anniversary of late PM Rajiv Gandhi observed at Lok Bhavan Maha Governor administers…

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