Bandh called by farmers successful in Vidarbha too
Nagpur: Wardha, Akola even Ramtek vegetable markets were completely closed today in response to strike call given by Nasik farmers despite declaration by C.M. that strike has been called off on 3rd June. Shetty of Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana hinted that his...
4 from Nagpur among 14 sworn in as Bombay HC addl judges
Nagpur/Mumbai: As many as 4 legal dignitaries who are either serving in Nagpur or hail from the city were included among the 14 judged who were sworn in as additional judges of the Bombay High Court on Monday. With the...
Mahal area goes ‘powerless’ for 3 hrs, dark hours continue
File Pic Nagpur: The Mahal area, otherwise known for its powered location as it houses the RSS head quarters - the very power centre of national politics, and Gadkariwada - the residence of political powerhouse, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari,...
Met Office warns of thunderstorm, gusty winds
Nagpur: The Regional Met Office has issued a severe warning for Nagpur city and parts of Vidarbha for Monday and Tuesday. The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms accompanied with gusty winds may occur over the two days. The weather forecasters...
“These are not genuine farmers on strike; they are traders’ children wearing Jeans” says Hansraj Ahir
Nagpur: On the sidelines of the confusion reigning among farmers about whether to continue the strike or not on the third day, comes a controversial and explosive statement from Hansraj Ahir, currently MoS for Home in the Union cabinet. Speaking to...
NMC slaps notice to two NGOs over death of 8 puppies in rabid dog attack in animal shelter
Nagpur: The Veterinary Officer of Nagpur Municipal Corporation Dr Gajendra Mahalle has issued show cause notices to two organisations namely The Indian Society for Animal Human Welfare and The Peoples for Animal Welfare Organisation holding them responsible for the shocking...
“Nisargachya Kavita” programme on June 5
Representational Pic Nagpur: To mark the World Environment Day on June 5, a programme named “Nisargachya Kavita” (Nature’s Poems) is being organised on the joint auspices of Vanrai, Vidarbha Gaurav Pratishthan, Yeshwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Divisional Centre, and Ram Ganesh Gadkari...
Farmers’ strike – Anna Hazare’s offer to mediate unwelcome, say striking farmers
Nagpur/Mumbai: On Day 2 of Farmers' strike in Maharashtra, Social Activist Anna Hazare suddenly decided to enter the fray offering to mediate "on behalf of farmers". Most leaders spearheading the agitation though are skeptical about Anna's offer. They in fact see...
No Roof over their heads, not allowed to cook – dire straits of Kambles over whose house C.M.’s chopper fell
Nagpur/Latur: Friday, 25th May was a lucky day for " the 11.5 crores people of Maharashtra. Their Chief, and the others travelling with him were all safe and sound despite their helicopter crashing near Nilanga, Latur." For the Kamble family though,...
NMC salutes dynamic feat of Nagpur Today
Nagpur: The dynamic feat of hitting the list of 40 top news websites the popular Nagpur Today achieved echoed in the General Body Meeting of Nagpur Municipal Corporation held on Thursday, June 1 with a thunderous applause. As soon as the...
NMC’s GBM ayes Agrawal, Pokulwar, Gandhi, Wankhede as BJP’s nominated Corporators
Nagpur: The General Body Meeting of Nagpur Municipal Corporation on Thursday announced selection of four nominated Corporators from BJP quota. However, the House was informed about the issue of disputed nomination from Congress quota. The issue would be resolved after...
Post Offices in city to remain closed on June 3 for CSI roll out
File Pic Nagpur: The Post Offices under Nagpur City Division will be rolled out to Core System Integration (CSI) on June 5, 2017, in order to provide improved and digital services to the customers. Therefore, all the Post Offices under...
AAP seeks Income Tax probe into Gadkari’s birthday bash
Nagpur: The power-packed birthday bash of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari seems to have left Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) furious. The party has sought Income Tax probe into the extravagant expenditure that went into organizing the celebration. An AAP delegation on Wednesday...
‘Mission-Jeene Do’ Grand Rally on Sunday
Nagpur: Swayam Social Organisation and Nagpur Today are jointly organising a Grand Rally – ‘Mission-Jeene Do’ on Sunday, June 4. The grand rally is aimed at guiding students as well as parents over an array of key issues. HSC results were...
Beware, beef dealers! No more hoodwinking of cops over the seized stuff
File Pic Nagpur: Beware, beef dealers. No more hoodwinking of cops over the seized stuff. The dilemma over whether the seized meat during raids is beef or not is now a thing of the past. The police department has equipped...
Head Hardened Rail for Majhi Metro reaches Nagpur from Russia
Nagpur: The ambitious project of Nagpur, Majhi Metro, got further momentum as 550 tonnes of Head Hardened Rail reached the city from Russia. Head hardened rails are typically used in metro rail projects and high speed freight corridors. Head hardening...
On backdrop of the presidential election Amit Shah makes a ‘Courtesy visit’ to Nagpur
Nagpur: BJP president Amit Shah made a surprise visit to Nagpur, and called on the leadership of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh at its headquarters on Monday. The meeting comes in the backdrop of the presidential election to be held in July....
Is Amit Shah miffed with Gadkari over birthday bash?
Nagpur: Is Amit Shah, the BJP President, miffed with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over a reason or two? Well, a pertinent development suggests Shah is annoyed with the Nagpur MP. The BJP chief, who has “firmly” said that it would...
This ‘Vanar Sena’ is in distress in temple town of Ramtek!
Nagpur: “Vanar Sena” (Monkey Brigade) that built Setu (Bridge) in the sea and helped Lord Ram reach Lanka for rescuing Sita from the clutches of Demon Ravana is in distress in the historical temple town of Ramtek. It is believed...
NTRT 299 takes underprivileged kids to watch ‘Sachin – A billion dreams’
Nagpur: Round Table is an international organisation, comprising of young professionals who strive to serve the larger needs of the community. Round Table India’s key objective has been towards community service focusing on Building Infrastructure for Education of Underprivileged Children. In...
4600 truck load of silt removed from Sonegaon Lake: Joshi
Nagpur: The South-West Nagpur unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that undertook a week-long desilting drive to clean Sonegaon Lake to mark 60th birthday of Union Minister for Road, Transport, Shipping Nitin Gadkari has removed 4600 truck load of silt...
