Advocate Shreehari Aney -the ideal man to fit in lofty shoes of AG, Maharashtra

Nagpur: "It is a high profile post, naturally the prospect is scary.... I shall be occupying post held earlier by Sunil Manohar, Manohar Senior and Bhausaheb Bobde. It is a honour as well as a big responsibility" said Advocate Aney,...

Success-Story of UPAY: Educare of Underpriviledged

• UPAY's motto is 'Reach and Teach'
• Footpath-Shala is its novel scheme
• Focus on skills development

RSS ideologue Vaidya targets Shiv Sena, says`People Can’t Take Law For Granted`

Nagpur: In an indirect attack on the Shiv Sena over the black-paint attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya on Wednesday said that people have the right to complain or protest but they cannot take the...

Blow to BJP: Nagpur ex-Mayor Kalpana Pande, sis arrested for taking Rs 50 k bribe

Nagpur: In an action that left many of citizens in awe, the Nagpur unit of Anti-Corruption Bureau has on Wednesday morning raided the house of former city Mayor and senior BJP leader Kalpana Pande and her sister Bharti Pande and caught them...

VNIT’s housekeeping contractor Spic and Span gobbles workers’ salaries, pay below half!

Nagpur: In what could be termed as modern slavery a very reputed company that runs house-keeping services in many Government offices including Railways, Semi-Government offices and agencies in the state is practically fleecing the employees. The employees are hired with fancy...

Leading industrialist Shilpa Agrawal wins ‘Mrs Inspirational’ award

She makes Nagpur proud of her yet another achievement! Nagpur: In the recently held Haute Monde International Mrs India World Wide Contest, the leading industrialist of the region, Shilpa Agrawal, won the prestigious 'Mrs Inspirational' 2015 Award on October 9 at Myanmar. The...

Colourful passing out parade by 700 recruits held at RPTS

Nagpur: A colourful and impressive passing out parade was held at city’s Regional Police Training School (RPTS) situated in Surendra Nagar on Friday. Around 700 boys and girls completed their training with flying colours and ready to be deployed as police...

Ram Jhula Phase-II : Demolition of old bridge at Nagpur rly station hits many hurdles

Nagpur: As the second phase of much talked about Ram Jhula, the cable laden overbridge near Nagpur railway station, is gradually picking up pace, the demolition of existing age old railway over bridge appears to be herculean task. The authorities...

Dreaming for Nagpur Metro Ride? Get ready to face more taxes!

Nagpur: Most of us may have been proudly wondering about Nagpur Metro and cannot wait enough to catch the fancy rail ride within the city but hold on!!! Get ready to empty your pockets first! No, we are not talking about...

What was the motive behind murder of old lady?

Nagpur: The senior citizens, women and children are the most vulnerable people who usually fall prey to criminals and unscrupulous elements. The aged people who are often alone after their sons and daughters leave for their work. Many crimes have...

Server error led to price rise of pulses in Nagpur?

Nagpur: A sudden spurt in Tur dal prices has baffled many consumers who are already burdened with burning prices of onion and other vegetables. The prices have shot up from Rs 120-130 a kilo to Rs 185 per kg during...

Vicco Chairman Gajanan Pendharkar passes away in Mumbai

Nagpur/Mumbai : Maharashtra's renowned industrialist and Chairman of globally renowned pharmaceutical company Vicco, Gajanan Pendharkar passed away in Mumbai at his residence on Thursday. Pendharkar family was strongly connected to Nagpur as Vicco group has its roots in the city...

Wasankar Scam : Threat to cop adds mystery, no case registered!

Nagpur: The investigation in the Wasankar Scam has been going on for last two years and the Wasankar brothers are lodged in Jail. And it will not be difficult to make out how the investigation is progressing. Sources suspect involvement...

Widow of former NEERI Director found murdered in Tatya Tope Nagar

• Panic and sensation grip residents of the area
• 9-month-old granddaughter found sitting and crying near the dead-body

Parking woes galore in Dhantoli area

Insensitivity of the citizens, rich and powerful too comes to fore  Nagpur: Human beings are supposed to be the only intelligent being in the animal kingdom. Feelings, emotions are best observed only in human beings. However, sensitivity...

Indian Grey Hornbill sighted in Dhantoli

Nagpur: Nagpur’s green perch was pleased with a new flying guest that is rarely seen in the city skies. We are talking about Indian Grey Hornbill, a bird on the verge of extinction! Bird lover Sagar Bhartiya, also an avid...

Jamashp Bapuna elected new president of Gondwana Club, new committee soon

Saket Daga elected as Treasurer  Nagpur: More than 1800 member strong Gondwana Club dissolved its previous working committee and elected new members in the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday at the club premises. New members were elected on the basis...

Modi govt’s black money amnesty scheme a spectacular flop

The scheme

• The govt launched a scheme to bring back black money on 1 July
• Those who had parked assets abroad could declare them, and pay tax and a penalty on them
• Those who declared their assets wouldn't face prosecution