Govt turning blind eye towards demands of differently challenged, sickle cell patients
Nagpur: National Differently Abled Welfare Association and Sickle Cell Society of India had taken out a morcha to the assembly from Ganesh Tekdi to press their demands. In this morcha the differently abled from all over the State had participated,...
Vinod Tawde commercialising education, says MESTA
Nagpur: Maharashtra English School Trustees Association (MESTA) had taken out a morcha of English Medium School’s Directors to Legislative Assembly. The directors of the schools from all over the state participated. The directors of the schools had been demanding that...
Bring back lost glory of KP ground as tribute to Sir Kasturchand Daga
Nagpur: Kasturchand Park or commonly known as KP Ground is not only the biggest ground located in the heart of city but a proud landmark for Nagpurians. The ground which produced many a sportsperson from the city and once was...
‘Padmavati’ echoes in Maharashtra Legislative Council
Nagpur: The row over the film Padmavati is refusing to die down. Now it is even echoing in Maharashtra Legislative Council with the BJP MLA demanding ban on it. Raising the issue of Padmavati, BJP MLA Surjit Singh said that in...
Oppn bid to corner Govt over Maratha reservation fizzles out
Nagpur: The Opposition on Friday tried to corner Fadnavis Government in Legislative Council on the issue of reservation to Maratha community. But the attempt fizzled out as the ruling party was well prepared in its reply. As the Question Hour commenced,...
Cops probing destination of arms, ammo seized on Mumbai-Agra Highway: Minister
Nagpur: Commenting on the seizer of huge cache of arms and ammunition on Mumbai-Agra Highway on late Thursday night, the Minister of State for Home Ranjit Patil said that the cops will investigate the matter thoroughly. Congratulating the cops for...
Nagpur hotels turn into MLA hostels, govt money wasted
Nagpur: The ongoing winter session of Maharashtra legislature in Nagpur is bringing up its own share of stories. While the netas, babus and dignitaries from the corridors of power may have been busy tackling the wrath of opposition party leaders...
War of words in Assembly over birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj
Nagpur: The Legislative Assembly on Friday witnessed heated exchange of words over birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. BJP member Suresh Halvankar said that confusion prevails over birth anniversary of the Maratha King and demanded setting of a committee of...
Oppn stages walk out in Assembly over cotton crop failure due to spurious seeds
Nagpur: Cotton crop failure in lakhs of hectares of land in 15 districts of Vidarbha, Marathwada and Khandesh was brought to the attention of government through a Call Attention Motion in Legislative Assembly. The Ruling as well as Opposition members...
Man killed, other hurt as speeding Bolero hits 2 Activas in Jaripatka
Nagpur: A 65-year old man was killed and another injured as a recklessly driven Bolero car went out of control and hit two Activa mopeds in Jaripatka area here on Thursday night. The car driver reportedly fled the spot fearing...
Bawankule announces ambitious plan to modernise power sector
Nagpur: Dr Anil Bonde who initiated the discussion under Rule 293 of Legislative Assembly, said, in Vidarbha and Marathawada due to scanty rainfall there has been crop damage at various levels in Agriculture. Replying to this, Energy Minister informed, in three...
9330 ha land acquisitioned for Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway so far: Minister
Nagpur: On the last day of first week of the Winter Session, the Opposition Leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and a number of other members raised the issue of Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Marg. In written reply, the Public Works (Public Undertaking) Minister Eknath...
Air Marshal R Dhir visits Air Force Station Thane
Nagpur: Air Marshal R K Dhir, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force accompanied by his wife, Neelam Dhir, President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional) arrived at Air Force Station Thane on 11 Dec...
Land Tussle : BJP MLC refuses to budge, asks NMC to prove ownership
Nagpur: BJP MLC Mitesh Bangadiya has assured to give up the one acre land in Somalwada if Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) produced documents proving its ownership of the land. The case came to fore when NMC's name in city survey...
7 including 3 students from Nagpur die in road accident near Betul
Nagpur/Betul: Fate turned hostile for three engineering students from Nagpur along with four others as they met the tragic end in a road mishap near Betul, a town near Nagpur. The accident occurred as a speeding dumper ran over...
Sakhi Mandal, Telecom Nagpur to hold ‘Rangotsava – 2017’ on Dec 16
Nagpur: Women often join hands to show their might in the men’s world, to join hands for small chores to make a big difference! So be it coming together to weave a quilt, mastering the culinary skills in kitchen, clubbing together,...
All party members to visit MIHAN to see land given to Patanjali
Nagpur: Once again the issue of giving the land in MIHAN at cheap rate to Ramdeo Baba’s Patanjali Company figured, but this time it was in the Legislative Council. Like last year’s winter session this time too Congress member Sanjay...
Ashish Deshumkh demands 6 week winter session
Nagpur: The winter session was started in Nagpur so that Vidarbha could get justice and its problems could be solved. Vidarbha cannot get justice with working of 10 to 12 days. The winter session should go on for at least...
Video: Frustrated unemployed youth tries to hang self from tree in front of Vidhan Bhavan
Nagpur: A frustrated youth tried to commit suicide by hanging himself from the tree in front of the Vidhan Bhavan. The youth, Sunil Patil a resident of Nanded district is an unemployed youth and does not have a house to stay....
Nitin Gadkari to dedicate ‘Deendayal Thali Project’ to public on Dec 16
Nagpur: Thinking of the poor people who come to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) for treatment but often have to go without food because of the expensive lunches and dinners in the nearby hotels or are forced to cook...
Many BJP legislators skip Houses, slapped notices
Nagpur: Today is fourth day when the Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature commenced on December 11. But still, many BJP legislators and ministers have not shown their faces either in Assembly or Council. Forget raising an issue or two, these...
