Deekshabhoomi sees grand 60th anniversary celebrations of ‘Dhammachakra pravartan divas’

Nagpur: Dhammachakra Pravartan day was celebrated in a grand manner in Nagpur yesterday. 60 years ago, on this date, late great Dalit leader Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism at the historic Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the...

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By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

2 women robbed of valuables worth Rs 1.40 lakh at Deekshabhoomi

Nagpur: Two women from outstation were robbed of their gold chains and other valuables worth Rs 1.40 lakh when they were going to Deekshabhoomi to attend Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebrations on Tuesday. Urmila Ramesh Ubnare (52), native of Dwarka Nagar, Betul...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Ravan Dahan held at Kasturchand park

Nagpur: City witnessed Ravan Dahan (burning of Ravan’s effigies) at various places on the occasion of Vijaydashmi on Tuesday, October 11. Like every year the main event was been organised at Kasturchand Park by Sanathan Dharm Yuvak Sabha. The venue...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Watch: Here is what RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Gau Rakshaks, Pakistan, Surgical Strike

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday accused Pakistan of encouraging separatist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded strict action against people indulging in violence. “Pakistan is encouraging separatist forces in Kashmir. A large part of...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Philanthropist, Businesswoman Parmeshwar Godrej Dies At 70

Mumbai: Parmeshwar Godrej, wife of Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej group of industries, passed away on Monday night at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Parmeshwar, 71, has been a non-executive director of Godrej properties Ltd since 1989. She also...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Bhagwat hails surgical strikes across LoC, says Gau Rakshaks operate within ambit of law

Nagpur: With the theme Kurukshetra Mey Fir Se Hoga Asur Shakti Ka Purna Vinash, Man Mey Param Vijay Vishwas”, the Vijaydashami celebrations were held by Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) at sprawling Reshimbag ground at 7.30 am on October 11, 2016. The...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi performs pooja at Koradi temple

Nagpur: Noted Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi along with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari, performed pooja at the Koradi temple here on the last of day of...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Man attacked murderously over money dispute in Old Kamptee

Nagpur: A man was attacked murderously by another man over theft of money. The incident took place in Old Kamptee area on Monday afternoon. No arrest has been made in the case. The victim, Prashant Jairam Javade (36), resident of Old...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Youth tries to abduct toddler boy over property dispute in Hudkeshwar

Representational Pic Nagpur: In an audacious act, a youth snatched a toddler boy from his grandfather and tried to kidnap him over property feud. However, when the grandfather resisted the attempt, the accused youth assaulted the old man with a...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

RSS #Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur

Nagpur: RSS #Vijayadashami celebrations is underway in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat, Union Min. Nitin Gadkari and Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis are present at the occasion. Earlier in the morning RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat took part in the route march by RSS cadres...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

For 62 years, this man is creating Ravan for Dussehra event

Nagpur: It is time again when the effigy of Asura King Ravan is going to be burnt to ashes symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Nagpur Today did some research and found out the skilled artisan who makes Ravans for...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

CM Fadnavis visits Mahaurja Expo at Koradi

Nagpur: The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid a visit to Mahaurja (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, MEDA) Expo being organized as part of Koradi Cultural and Tourism Mahotsav in Mandir premises. The Mahaurja exhibition is being held with the...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

NMC-OCW to plug major leakage on main supply line at Telangkhedi on Wednesday

Nagpur: A major leakage was detected on the 700mm Old Laxmi Nagar Feeder main (Main Supply Line) that supplies water especially to Dharampeth and Laxminagar zone near famous Hanuman Temple located at Telangkhedi in Civil Lines area on 10th October,...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

RSS to celebrate this year’s Vijayadashami with revamped uniform

Nagpur: This year’s Vijayadashami celebration of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will see a major change. The RSS cadre will be seen in revamped uniform -- full trousers instead of the traditional shorts. Moreover, the colour will also see a change...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Badole opens 3-day Agri Expo to mark Dhammachakra Pravartan Din

Nagpur: Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Rajkumar Bodole on Monday inaugurated Agriculture Exhibition on the occasion of Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Deekshabhoomi. The 3-day exhibition is being held at the premises of Agriculture College Hostel near Deekshabhoomi and is organized jointly...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Scientist Munir Khan gets 30th Indian Martial Art- Maharashtra Award

Mumbai/Nagpur: Renowned Scientist Munir Khan has been bestowed with 30th Indian Martial Art- Maharashtra Award. Earlier also, the scientist was conferred with prestigious awards for his unique contributions. The ceremony to present the 30th Indian Martial Art- Maharashtra Award was held...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

NMC’s elaborate arrangements for Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebration

File Pic   Nagpur: Leaving no chance for inconvenience and hardship, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has elaborate arrangements for lakhs of pilgrims who will attend the 60th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebration at historic Deekshabhoomi on Tuesday (October 11). Water supply: The Water Works...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Cricket betting racket busted, two bookies arrested

File Pic   Nagpur: The Detection Squad of DCP Zone 4 busted a cricket betting racket and arrested two bookies in Narsala area here on Sunday. The cops have also seized related material worth Rs 1.24 lakh. Acting on specific information, a...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Bawankule extends Dussehra, Dhammachakra Pravartan Din greetings to people

Nagpur: The Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has extended his greetings to the people in district on the occasion of Vijayadashami and Dhammachakra Pravartan Din. “The day marks the victory of good over evil. Vijayadashami is celebrated with Simholonghan. There is tradition...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Truck driver swindles Amazon Company’s goods worth Rs 57.65 lakh

Nagpur: In a deceitful act, a trailer truck driver swindled goods of Amazon Company to the tune of Rs 57.65 lakh. Moreover, the accused also disposed off the vehicle for Rs 8 lakh. Sonegaon police have booked the accused driver...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, October 10th, 2016

Air Force Anniversary celebrations at Vayusena Nagar

Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command administering oath on the occasion of 84th Air Force Anniversary celebrations.   Nagpur: In order to commemorate 84th Air Force Day on 08 October 2016, Headquarters Maintenance Command, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur...