Woman, fed up with dowry demand, sets herself ablaze; husband booked
Nagpur. Wadi police have booked a 30-year old man on charges of tormenting his wife with dowry demand and abetting suicide by her. The accused Prashant Rajaram Lanjewar (30) and Surekha had got married in August 2013. Soon after the marriage, the...
Three persons killed in separate road accidents in city
Nagpur: Three persons were killed in separate road accidents on Thursday. In the first incident, an unidentified person riding a Discover motorcycle (MH-31/ES 1028) was hit by speeding truck (MH-34/AB 8205) near Kachore Lawn Road, Manish Nagar around 7.50 pm on...
With proper precautions, summer is the healthiest of seasons – Dr. Arjun Bhojwani
Nagpur. With 37 years of medical practice behind him, Dr. Arjun Bhojwani is perhaps one of the most senior and experienced General Practitioners in Nagpur. Unfortunately, this category of a family physician is almost dead now - making the experience...
With 6255 Objections in Metro Region draft some gram panchayats decided to boycott project
Nagpur:The NIT publicized the draft of the Metro Region on February 21 and opened it for objections and suggestions for 60 days. The draft has been showered with objections and suggestions regarding dumping yards, play grounds, school, hospitals, logistic hubs...
Bhandewadi garbage dumping yard: NIT cancels reservation of compost depot
Nagpur: In a move that will benefit developers, builders and politicians, as also provide much-needed respite to thousands of beleaguered residents residing in the vicinity of Bhandewadi garbage dumping yard from atmospheric and ground water pollution, the Nagpur Improvement Trust...
Umred MLA Sudhir Parwe gets RI of 2 years
Nagpur: The judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) on Friday sentenced Umred MLA Sudhir Parwe to two years of rigorous imprisonment after holding him guilty of beating up a headmaster. The court held Parwe guilty under section 332 of the Indian Penal...
Schools deny admission into class-1 under RTE, citing various excuses
Nagpur: Parents of tiny tots who have just finished their nursery schooling and are set to start their primary schools are facing innumerable problems. One would not even strive and sweat for their, own careers, the way they have to...
Sugar mills of political bigwigs found defaulters of farmers’ dues, in crores
Names of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP stalwart Ajit Pawar, State Minister Pankaja Munde, former Finance Minister Jayant Patil, MPCC President Ashok Chavan, if sources are to be believed, have been found in the list of defaulters, among others. The...
Nagpur District records 30 suicides by farmers during Jan-March 2015
Nagpur/New Delhi: The Nagpur District in Maharashtra has recorded 30 suicides by farmers due to agrarian reasons during January-March of 2015. "Government of Maharashtra has reported that 257 farmers have committed suicide in the State due to various agriculture reasons during...
Sitabuldi Fort open for public on Maharashtra Day
Nagpur: Sitabuldi Fort which is the site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817 and located atop a hillock in central Nagpur is open to public on May 1, 2015. The fort was built by Mudhoji II Bhonsle, also known as...
“The Visual Web – Utilizing Big Data to solve real world challenges”
Dr. Ramesh Jain Nagpur. A healthy mix of entrepreneurs, IT professionals and business owners, academicians, technology enthusiasts and students from across the city are expected to attend the Global Leadership Talk at Mimosa - Chitnavis Center on 25 April, 2015,...
Nagpur likely to get country’s first Security University on the lines of US & Israel varsities
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already met the head of the Security University in the US in this regard. Last month, professors from the University made a presentation to Fadnavis. If all goes well, the university is...17-year old girl kidnapped from college, cops mount massive search
Nagpur: A 17-year old girl was reportedly kidnapped from her college in Sitabuldi area of city. Police have mounted a search to trace the girl. The girl, with her friend, went to the college as usual at 12 noon...Woman attacked murderously on a busy road; cops hunt for three assailants
Nagpur: Old rivalry took a worst turn when a middle aged woman was attacked murderously on a busy road on Thursday night. The woman suffered stab injuries on head, chest, back and hand and is reportedly battling for life in...
Fact-finding panel to probe irregularities in SNDL
Nagpur: There were various complaints against the operation of city's electricity distribution franchise SNDL. Seeing increasing number of complaints and taking serious cognizance of it, the state government has formed two-member committee to inquire into the operations of the franchise....
Itwari residents up is arm against goldsmiths of area
Nagpur: Residents and business owners from Itwari have complained against gold and silversmiths in the area releasing residues that have choked the drainage lines. They say that blockage is leading to environmental as well as health problems. The complaint has...
Dr.Abhimanyu Niswade named GMCH dean
Nagpur: The overall development of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in last 7 months initiated by the officiating dean Dr Abhimanyu Niswade has bore fruits for him. Taking cognizance of the outstanding work done by him, the government has elevated...
FDA seizes energy drink worth Rs4.47 lakh
Nagpur: The Food and Drug Administration, Nagpur division, recently seized over 8,900 tins and plastic bottles of energy drink 'Bisleri Urzza', worth Rs4,50,00 from Viren Food and Beverages, at MIDC, Hingna. The FDA team found out that 952 tins of 250...
LBT search at Jayani Surgicals, Balaji Sales
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation's Local Body Tax department conducted a search and seizure action at M/s Jayani Surgicals and M/s Balaji Sales, situated at Nilayam Apartment, Hingna Road T-point, owned by MS Moroney and DP Pandhre. The dealer is distributor...
Nagpur jailbreak: 17 officials of Nagpur Jail transferred after CM visit
Nagpur. Seventeen personnel of the Nagpur central jail have been transferred across Maharashtra, after five men jailed for serious crimes escaped from the Nagpur central prison last month. Sources said the officials were transferred because of their alleged links with the...
No one has any right to control our choices claim panelist during Panel Discussion on Net Neutrality
Nagpur. The video session started with Sanjay Arora saying that the while the American Government has okayed Net-Neutrality, the issue is pending with the European parliament. Advocate Kamal Satuja claimed that nearly 95% of legal fraternity is...
