What gifts is Santa Claus bringing for Nagpur?
Nagpur Today. Co incidentally, the last day of the winter session of the Maharashtra assembly which happened in Nagpur for the first time with a Nagpur CM, is coming at an end on Christmas eve. The season of new hope and...
Christmas celebrated by Christian brethren in city with religious fervor
Nagpur: While many Christian brethren chose to attend the late night Christmas mass, the majority of them attended the early morning Christmas mass/ service on December 25, 2014. At the Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church, the midnight mass was attended...
Govt wakes up to plight of city’s choking trees; suggests permeable footpaths to save greens
Nagpur: As the city is progressing, life is desperately in need of breathing… ! A whiff of fresh air, clutter free and non-polluted atmosphere is not only required by humans but all those green living beings which have braved rough weathers...
CM turns Santa Claus; gifts state’s first IIM to Nagpur, operation starts next session
Nagpur: The advantage of the state Chief Minister hailing from Nagpur has started reflecting positive signs. After some activities gearing up on Mihan front and announcement of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Nagpur, CM Devendra Fadnavis is up...
No one can separate Mumbai from Maharashtra
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today defended his proposal to form a Prime Minister-led special committee on development of Mumbai even as he underscored that the city is an “integral part” of the state. Joining a debate initiated by the Leader of...
Winter session ends, Budget session from March 9
Nagpur: The winter session of the Maharashtra legislature here was today prorogued, with the budget session scheduled to start in Mumbai from March 9. Assembly speaker Haribhau Bagde read out governor’s notification on the prorogument of the winter session and scheduled...
Opposition failed to make impact during session, says Fadnavis
Nagpur: The Congress-NCP led opposition was divided, directionless and had no strategy during the winter session of the legislature which ended today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here. His government adopted a practical approach to deal with various issues, said...
BJP-Sena govt has cheated everyone, say Leaders of Opposition
Nagpur: Accusing the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra of being “insensitive” towards farmers in distress, Leaders of Opposition in both Houses of the state Legislature today said the government has failed on all fronts. In a joint press conference, Leader of Opposition...
The Warp and the weft of Design and Tradition woven into online market!
Nagpur: Situated deep into Shakardara outskirts of Nagpur, I discovered a wonderland. An old rusted gate led to a meandering road with grasslands on both sides and no civilization in sight - and I wondered where Indrayani, the Maharashtra Handlooms...
Cabinet approves Maha govt proposal for land to IAF
New Delhi/Nagpur: The government today approved a Maharashtra government proposal to provide land to the Indian Air Force for relocation of its assets to allow the development of the Nagpur airport. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime...
Uproar in Legislative Council as no reservation to Muslims
Nagpur. Maharashtra Legislative Council today witnessed uproarious scenes on the issue of Muslims not being provided reservation in education and government jobs, leading to an adjournment of the Upper House twice. During Question Hour, Leader of Opposition Dhananjay Munde raised the issue...
Nagpur people welcome ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Atal Bihari Vajpayee; say he truly deserves it
Nagpur. As the announcement to confer Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, upon former Prime Minister and BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Freedom Fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya poured through the nation, pleasant reactions are being drawn from various sections...
Gang who raped 21 year old teacher, robbed many others nabbed; CP pats his men
Nagpur: A gang involved in the rape of a 21 year old school teacher has been busted on Tuesday. However it later revealed that it is the same gang which was involved in series of sexual assaults and robberies along the...
Sagir Murder Case: Notorious goon Sheikh Samir held, sent to 3-day PCR
Nagpur: Notorious goon and coal mafia don Sheikh Samir alias Raju was arrested by Khaparkheda police on Monday. He was handed over to the Ghuggus (Chandrapur) police which produced him before a court on Tuesday and obtained his PCR for...
Leaving out Muslims, Maharashtra Assembly passes bill on Maratha quota
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill providing 16 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs but it left out the Muslims, leading to a vociferous protest by the opposition. The previous Congress-NCP government...
Fadnavis talks tough with BJP members
Nagpur: CM Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday did some hard talking with the BJP members warning non-seriousness in work will not be tolerated. At the BJP’s meeting with the members representing both state legislative assembly and council, held at...
Vijay Kelkar committee recommends autonomous status for Vidarbha
Nagpur: The committee headed by the well-known economist Vijay Kelkar has recommended autonomous status for Vidarbha, noting that the region's population feels neglected. It has also recommended shifting of the state secretariat to Nagpur, the state's second capital, for the month...
Suspension of five Congress MLAs revoked
Nagpur: The suspension five Congress MLAs on Tuesday revoked by Maharashtra Government . Announcing the decision, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Girish Bapat said the suspension of Rahul Bondre, Abdul Sattar, Jaikumar Gore, Amar Kale and Virendra Jagtap has been revoked...
No shortage of Dengue, Malarial, AIDS drugs but dealers selling at higher prices: Minister
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Government on Tuesday declared that there is no shortage of life-saving drugs and anti-biotic medicines in State. However, the Government accepted the fact that some medicines of Dengue, Malaria and other contagious diseases are being sold well and above...
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil of Congress appointed LoP in Maharashtra Assembly
Nagpur: Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil of the Congress was today appointed as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Speaker Haribhau Bagde in a suo moto statement made the announcement in the Lower House and installed Patil as LoP. Chief Minister Devendra...
Subhan Nagar Feeder Main Leak Repair Started on War Footing
Nagpur: The localities getting water from Subhan Nagar ESR will not receive water tomorrow 24th Dec 2014 because the feeder main supplying water to the Subhan Nagar ESR has developed heavy leakages near Jawaharlal Darda Convent and on the way...
