Revealed! India’s cleanest and dirtiest city : Nagpur dirtier than Chandrapur

Representational Pic Nagpur/New Delhi: In a shocking outcome, it turned out that Nagpur stands much below than the relatively smaller Chandrapur city, in terms of cleanliness. The Swachch Survekshan 2017, a survey based on puts Chandrapur at 76th position while...

Shiv Sena leader Talvekar files plaint against Girish Vyas, supporters for damaging his car

Nagpur: Former Shiv Sena Corporator Bandu Talvekar has registered a case against BJP MLC Girish Vyas and his supporters for damaging his car after a wordy duel on April 29. In his ccomplaint, Talvekar told Jaripatka police that he had met...

The Tur Tragedy of Indian farmers that city people fail to understand!

• Tur - the most news making food grain!
• Tur prices at an all time high of Rs. 200/ per Kg.
• Imported Tur dal does not cook well.
• Tur dal prices crash - farmers in tears.
• Unseasonal rains damage Tur...

Zoting Commission completes proceedings, now wait is for its ruling

File pic Nagpur: The Justice Dinkar Zoting Commission, probing land grab allegations against former Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse, has completed its proceedings on Wednesday and now the wait is for its ruling. On the last day, senior counsel M G Bhangde,...

Fuel tank overturns near Jamtha, catches fire, 1 dies, 2 injured

Nagpur: A fully filled fuel tank overturned at a super busy Wardha road near Jamtha international stadium on Tuesday and caught fire later. Sources revealed that a person died in the fire while two others were grievously injured. The tanker was...

Complete tur purchase process on war-footing: CM

Nagpur/Mumbai: In a move to provide much needed relief to tur producing farmers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered additional machinery working in two shifts for completing tur purchase process on war-footing. Fadnavis issued the orders during the Cabinet meeting...

MIDC completes arguments before Zoting Commisssion, ‘nails’ Khadse’s role

Nagpur: While completing its arguments before the Dinkar Zoting Commission, probing the land grab allegations against Eknath Khadse, MIDC on Tuesday said that prima facie role of the former Revenue Minister in the scam is being clearly seen. Adv Chandrashekhar Jaltare,...

Villagers in Chakki-Khapa halt ‘illegal’ excavation of murum, expose dubious ‘deals’

Nagpur: In an unusual development, local villagers of Chakki-Khapa in Nagpur district on Tuesday stopped excavation of murum being done ‘illegally’ by the contractor. The lease period for mining of murum ended on March 27 itself but the activity was...

Pardeshi is now DCP Zone 4, Kadam appointed DCP, Detection

DCP Zone 4 - Ravindrasingh Pardeshi Nagpur: Continuing with the IPS reshuffle, four officials in the city have been transferred to the DCP level posts. Following transfers have come into force: 1) Ravindrasingh S Pardeshi, currently holding DCP Special Branch has now...

Land shark Gwalbanshi, his gang booked in yet another land grab case

Representational Pic Nagpur: The land shark Dilip Gwalbanshi and 10 members of his gang have been booked in yet another land grab case. The complainant, Haji Bashir, a plot dealer, told Koradi police that he had purchased two-acre land situated at...

Hundred year old Banyan tree to ‘sacrifice’ life for Ganesh Tekadi Mandir expansion

Nagpur: Lord Ganesha is a 'vighnaharta' say devotees - he removes obstacles in your way and blesses you with hapiness. That is why before any function, we invoke Ganesha to watch over us and ensure success. But for this more than...

3-day workshop on zero budget natural farming from May 3 in city

Nagpur: “If farmers’ suicides are to be curbed then there is no substitute to the natural farming. This is the best method aimed at stopping the unfortunate suicides by farmers.” With this message at the core, a 3-day state level...

Maharashtra’s own Real Estate Regulatory Authority comes into force

Representational Pic Nagpur/Mumbai: Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao announced the launch of Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority ‘Maha-RERA’ under which housing projects in the state will be registered. The announcement was made at the main function to celebrate the 57th Maharashtra...

‘Transform Maharashtra’ platform will create a new Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Nagpur/Mumbai: “Today’s youth power is real strength of Maharashtra. They have gathered here with mind-set of transforming Maharashtra. ‘Transform Maharashtra’ platform will play a pivotal role in creating a new Maharashtra,” asserted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while inaugurating ‘Transform Maharashtra’...

Vidarbha protagonists stage protest at CM’s residence

Nagpur: Observing Maharashtra Day as ‘black day,’ a group of activists on Monday staged protest near the residence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Dharampeth reiterating their demand of creation of a separate Vidarbha. Police took 7-8 activists in custody...

Power connections to farmers on demand: Bawankule

Nagpur: Various colourful programmes marked the celebration of 57th Maharashtra Day on May 1 across the city. The main function was held at Kasturchand Park in which Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule hoisted the flag and took salute from marching contingents...

MSEDCL felicitates 48 employees on Labour Day

Nagpur: MSEDCL (Mahavitarn), on the occasion of International Labour Day, felicitated 48 of its employees by presenting them with mementoes and certificates for meritorious services. The honoured employees include Chief Technician of Wardha MIDC A B Kadu who saved lives of...

Khadse completes his arguments, says Zoting Commission has become ‘powerless’

Nagpur: Senior BJP leader and former Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse on Saturday concluded his arguments before the Dinkar Zoting Commission which is probing the land grab allegations against him. Appearing on behalf of Khadse, senior counsel M G Bhangde submitted that...

Big Bazaar’s fully automated Distribution centre in MIHAN launched – it cannot get bigger than this!!

Nagpur: Future group CEO Kishor Biyani and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched India's most automated and biggest Distribution centre in MIHAN today. It is run by a technology, developed by Beumer group, India, called High Speed Cross Belt Sortation Technology. The...