VED seeks transfer of Jt. Charity Commissioner over harassment charges
Nagpur: The Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) has always worked for the benefit of the people of this region and continues to do so to make life easier for them. Working on those lines, VED has made a demand for...
Nagpur to host T20 against England, BCCI announces 2016-17 schedule
File Pic Mumbai/Nagpur: Keeping its commitment of taking Test cricket to lesser known cities, the Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced six new Test venues for the national team's fixtures in the coming season. Rajkot, Visakhapatnam,...
GMCH to observe June 10 as Eye Donation Day (Netradan Diwas)
Nagpur: There are around 4.5 crore blind persons in the world of whom 1/3rd i.e. 1.5 crore live in India. Maximum i.e. around 62.4% of blindness in the world is due to cataract which is successfully tackled by surgeries and...
Teenage girl goes missing from Gurudwara in Panchpaoli
Nagpur: A 16-year old girl, who went to attend ‘langar’ at a Gurudwara in Panchpaoli area on Tuesday(June 7) night, got separated with her mother in the rush and since then went missing. Now, an intense search is on...
Ladta Pahlaj: Amul’s witty take on the Udta controversy
Nagpur: The Udta Punjab censorship row has earned CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani the monikar of Ladta Pahlaj in the latest ad of Amul Co-operative Ltd, which is known for its witty takes on topical issues. The recent commercial from the Indian...
Man “invites” burglar with open door, loses Rs 1.50 cash in Ajni
Nagpur: Keeping the door of house open proved costly for a middle-aged man as he was relieved of cash totaling Rs 1.50 lakh kept at different places. The victim Sharad Vithoba Chandori (55), resident of Plot No. 121, Om Nagar,...
Beware of falling trees and branches: Civil Lines ahead!
Nagpur: Sudden strong winds, thunder-lightning accompanied with heavy rains caught the citizens off guard. Though the climate was very sultry and humid, the rains were definitely welcome, which brought the temperatures low. According to the Regional Metrological Department, Thunderstorm accompanied by...
India-US ties stretch from ocean to space: PM Modi to US Congress
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledges applause as he arrives to address a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 8, 2016 Hailing the India-US partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday...
Motorcycles stunts @ Futala , action initiated against forty seven bikers
Nagpur: On many roads like the Futala Road and deserted stretches one can find teenagers performing stunts like wheelies, standing on bike, making circles on roads etc. The way they move on the roads with their horns blaring can give a...
With Cabinet expansion on cards, race among aspirants on for a berth
File Pic Nagpur: With the exit of Eknath Khadse over dubious land deal and corruption charges and the talk of ‘long-awaited’ Cabinet expansion gaining steam, the race among BJP aspirants to grab a berth in Ministry has begun in right...
Major leakage at Ramzoola plugged, Water supply resumed in Central Nagpur
Nagpur: The Killa Mahal Feeder Main supplying water to Killa Mahal and Khadan ESRs which was damaged during the pier foundation work of Ramzula on Tuesday afternoon has been successfully plugged and water supply in the affected areas also resumed...
Coal scam: Court orders framing of charges against Mukesh Gupta of Grace Industries Ltd
New Delhi/Nagpur: A special court has ordered framing of charges against former Coal Secretary, Grace Industries Ltd (GIL), its two directors and others in a coal scam case for alleged offences of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. Special CBI Judge Bharat...
Devastating fire swallows 32 huts in Teka Naka area, no casualties reported
Nagpur: At least 32 huts were destroyed in a devastating fire that broke out in Samyak Nagar area of Teka Naka on Wednesday morning. Electric short-circuit in one of the huts has reportedly been stated as cause of the fire....
Unholy nexus of uniform and stationery traders with school managements fleece parents
Nagpur: With the next academic session slated to start soon, the business of the uniforms, stationery (school books, notebooks, pens, pencils, geometry box, covers, etc), and other paraphernalia is on full bloom. The nexus that many leading shops selling uniforms and...
11-yr old girl goes missing from her house in Kalamna
Representational pic Nagpur: An 11-year old girl, who was sleeping with her mother in their Kalamna house, went missing in the wee hours (4 am) of Monday mysteriously. Cops, after registering a kidnapping case, have launched a search...
Sikh brethren observe Shaheedi Divas to mark Martyrs Day of 5th guru Arjun dev
Nagpur: The Sikh brethren of the city observed Shaheedi Divas which marks the Martyrs Day of 9th 5th Guru Arjun dev with early morning prayers offered at various Gurudwaras. Various events marked the Shaheedi Divas. Hundred of devotees gathered right from early...
Monsoon arrives in Kerala, rainy seaons begins in India: Met
File Pic: Netting Up Splash…Enjoying Monsoon Bash Nagpur: The Indian Meteorological Department says that the monsoon has arrived in Kerala. While Kerala and Karnataka have been receiving plenty of rainfall for the past 10 days, the onset of monsoon was announced...
Husband, in-laws booked for woman’s suicide in Koradi
Nagpur: A dowry greedy husband, his parents, and brother have been booked on the charges of abetting suicide by a young woman on Tuesday. The young married woman Reshma alias Sonu Hemraj Motghare (26) of Girhe Layout, Koradi, ended...
With eyes on Prabhag structure, parties weigh pros & cons in NMC polls
Nagpur: Even though the State Government has issued a notification carving 4-member Prabhag system for next NMC elections, the local body administration seems to be lukewarm towards the system and doing nothing worthwhile. On the other hand, major political parties,...
Big boost to Mihan as Zudpi-jungle land handed over
Nagpur: In a big boost to Mihan, a 20.13 hectares of zudpi-jungle land has been handed over to multi-modal international cargo hub and airport at Nagpur (Mihan). The proposal was pending with the government for a long time. The government...
Killa Mahal Feeder Line damaged during Ramzula Works
Supply from Killa Mahal remained affected; may 8 supply from Killa Mahal Khadan ESR to remain affected too Nagpur: Killa Mahal Feeder Main supplying water to Killa Mahal and Khadan ESRs is damaged during the pier foundation work of Ramzula on Tuesday May...
