I am CM of ‘Akhand’ Maharashtra, no Vidarbha proposal at present, thunders Fadnavis
File Pic Nagpur: Facing heat from ally Shiv Sena as well as Opposition parties over the separate Vidarbha issue since the past two days, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thundered in State Assembly and said “I am the Chief Minister...
Peculiar trend : Hate for cow killers but love for leathers!
Nagpur: A fresh new breed of cow saviours or Gaurakshaks to be precise, is out to protect gaumata and have literally waged a war against those found on the opposite end. However one trend which doesn't match the idiosyncrasy being...
“Galabhet” event at city jail leaves prisoners, their minor children nostalgic
The unique programme facilitated minor children to meet their convicted mothers or fathers for 30 minutes in jail itself. Nagpur: The authorities of Nagpur Central Prison on Monday (August 1) organized a unique programme called “Galabhet” (Loving embrace). The event...
Ascent Business Solutions, Team Myriads, MSolutions put women staff’s safety at risk!
Make night shift employees stay back for extra hours instead of providing pick and drop Nagpur: As Nagpur has become a breeding ground for growing BPO sector, the concerns of safety of young girls employed at various call centres in...
Gujarat Model is a misnomer, it is capitalist in nature and not socialist in its outlook: Teesta Setalvad
Nagpur. An oration was organized by Indian Social Forum and Jo Shehar Chalate Hain-Who Hi Shehar Banate Hain- a Citizens Forum. The Chairman was Former Vice Chancellor RTMNU Dr Haribhau Kedar, Orator Senior Human Rights Activist Teesta Setalvad and Guest of...
Is the stunning tiger Jai ‘dead’? Are foresters telling a lie in misleading blitz?
(Left) The meek and weakened Jai. The stunning Tiger at its peak of health Nagpur: The sordid episode surrounding the missing iconic tiger Jai, it seems, is turning murkier with every passing day with “deceitful” and “fraudulent” tactics playing crucial roles...
Dr Gajendra Mahalle for stringent punishment to stray cattle owners
Stray cattle continue to be a menace for road users Nagpur: Cattle growers should rear cattle in cowsheds only. They should not be left to fend for themselves. These dumb cattle who are left to fend for themselves can be...
Move away MIHAN – Navi Mumbai Airport to become India’s second MRO hub
Nagpur: Gloom and doom again for Nagpur and Vidarbha and Boom time all over again for Mumbai - Navi Mumbai this time. The hype around MIHAN had all been around the MRO that Beoing and Air India were going to develop...
Coal scam in Chandrapur – the Australia connection
File Pic Nagpur: Yesterday, Nagpur Today carried an article about illegal coal mining activity in Chandrapur that remains unabated even after change of governments. The investigations carried out painstakingly about this scam over a number of weeks has unearthed some interesting...
90,000 crores and counting – how the loot and plunder of Chandrapur continues unabated in Fadnavis Govt, too?
It has been over a decade that forest and farm lands of Chandrapur have been raped and plundered for their mineral deposits, Coal. High Court ordered action 3 years ago - why have two subsequent governments not acted? Why have...
Rain rain go away, for little Johny wants to play, come again some other day
Nagpur: Come monsoon season and the only ones who enjoy the season are the school going children. En route to their schools and back to home, they play with the puddle, make paper boats and come back with their clothes...
Are NMC’s stray cattle catching squads sleeping?
NMC panel moots a minor hike on erring stray cattle owners
Stray Cattle on the road in Sadar area on Mount Road Nagpur: The NMC’s stray cattle catching squad seems to be in deep slumber. On almost every...MIHAN – Too many slips between the cup and the lip
FedEx copied Indian Night air mail service 30 years later (Representational Pic) Nagpur: Old time Nagpurians will remember a sight we saw daily at 12 midnight that filed us with pride. We took all our outstation guests to look at...
‘Owl’ at Giripeth fails to do what ‘dog’ does in Dharampeth!
Nagpur: Before we come down to our matter of concern let's recall an adage that goes - “A wise old owl sat on an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke.” In literal terms it can be interpreted...
MIHAN critical – though two Docs desparately trying life savers
Nagpur: "Keep about 100 acres for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd in MIHAN. It is interested in coming here" says C.M. Devendra Fadnavis in a board meeting of MIHAN. If true, this would be great news for Nagpur and MIHAN - but...
Non Resident Nagpurians / Vidarbhites can play a major role for its Growth
Since the time I started reading newspapers in my School Library at the age of 11 when I was in 6th Standard , I have been seeing stories about Vidarbha and creation of Separate Vidarbha . I am 37 years...
Real life heroes who reach out to inaccessible
Nagpur: Prayas Sevankur organizes motivational program "Amhi Bighadalo... Tumhi Bighadana" a monthly event showcasing real life heroes. This month Prayas Sevankur invited a well-known doctor couple, Dr Ashish Satav and Dr Kavita Satav from Melghat (Amravati) to share their story. The...
I have become tired but have not retired as yet: Joseph Rao
Nitin Gadkari, Praveen Togadia, Arch Bishop Virudhakulangara, Banwarilal Purohit acknowledge Joseph Rao’s contribution to journalism Nagpur: After felicitating Veteran Journalist Joseph Rao, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari said that Joseph Rao has strived to...
Futala Lake turns hotspot for booze hangout in Nagpur; Beer shop adds to woes!
Nagpur: “Halki Halki Barish Ho, Ek Beer Ki Botal Ho, Garam Garam Chakna Ho, Toh Fir Aur Kya Chahiye”, opined a youngster who was sitting with his friends at a vantage point of Futala Lake. The flamboyance in the...
Is Yeshwant Stadium being demolished for a grand multi-storied building?
Yeshwant Stadium (File Pic) Nagpur: Is the all-important Yeshwant Stadium in Nagpur being demolished for construction of a multi-storied, all-purpose building in its place? The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reportedly directed the concerned officials to prepare a ‘master...
Iconic Lokmat building in Nagpur gets cool makeover; painting underway
Nagpur: Some consider it as a “stationary Titanic” while other dubs it as the first, and the only one till now, tallest building in Nagpur. Standing tall against the times at the central location of Ramdaspeth, Lokmat building, called as...
