Amnesty scheme proves a damp squib as NMC collects ‘peanuts’ in Property Tax dues

Nagpur: The much hyped amnesty scheme, “Abhay Yojana-2017” launched by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to recover pending dues of Property Tax amounting to around Rs 191 crore, is proving to be damp squib. The scheme, launched on March 16 in two...

Rs 5 extra for security of helmet at Empress Mall parking lot!!

Nagpur: If the two-wheeler riders feel it taxing to wear helmets they could face more money trouble if they visit the imposing Empress Mall situated near Gandhisagar Lake. It is found that those visiting the Mall have to cough up...

Hi-tech physical tests for police recruitment begins in city

Nagpur: The physical tests for recruitment of policemen have got off to start the hi-tech way. The city police had invited applications for 240 posts of sepoys. It received an overwhelming response as 40,000 aspirants applied for the posts. The physical...

Youth Congress “takes dig at PM’s Swachh Bharat,” undertakes drive in ‘VVIP’ Prabhag

Nagpur: Taking a dig of sorts at the Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, activists of Youth Congress undertook a cleanliness drive in garbage-riddled Prabhag 18 that mainly comprise RSS Headquarters, birth place of founder of the organisation K B Hedgewar,...

A young Nagpurian creates device that can charge a mobile or laptop to the full in a car

“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will”. -- George Bernard Shaw Nagpur: A youngster in the city has proved George Bernard Shaw right in...

Loans worth Rs 925 cr sanctioned to over 2.75 lakh small entrepreneurs in district under PM’s MUDRA Yojana: Kurve

Nagpur: Loans worth about Rs 925 crore have been sanctioned to over 2.75 lakh small entrepreneurs in Nagpur District under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. The nationalised banks have been urged to provide loans under the scheme to youths for...

CID to probe Ahmednagar “adulterated liquor” case that claimed 9 lives: Bawankule

Nagpur/Mumbai: The State Excise Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said that a decision to investigate Ahmednagar "adulterated liquor" case by CID would be taken after discussion with the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The “adulterated liquor” had claimed lives of nine persons...

Bezanbagh ESR Cleaning on March 24

Nagpur: Following its commitment of providing clean, safe and sufficient water to every household OCW has started its ESR Cleaning for the fourth consecutive year. After the cleaning of 13 ESR in this fourth round of ESR Cleaning, namely, Bharatwada,...

On WWD – Congratulations to NMC for being the only civic body to earn money from Sewage

Nagpur: Today is World Water Day 2017. World Water Day (WWD) is about taking action on water issues. It focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of its resources. Held on 22 March,World Water Day...

Nagpur to host two-day ‘Smart City’ Summit Conference on April 7 and 8

Nagpur: A two-day ‘Smart City’ Summit Conference is going to be organised in the city on April 7 and 8. The event, to be held at Hotel Le Meridien, will be attended by Mayors, Municipal Commissioners, office-bearers and officials of...

Let’s value The Tree on World Forest Day Today – 21st March

• TODAY IS WORLD FOREST DAY, ALSO KNOWN AS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS.
• WHY WORLD FORESTRY DAY IS CELEBRATED ?

Musical album “Sambuddha” dedicated to Buddha, Dhamma and Sangh to be dedicated on Mar 22 in city

Nagpur: A musical album “Sambuddha” dedicated to Buddha, Dhamma and Sangh will be released on Wednesday, March 22 at a function to be held at Vasantrao Deshpande Hall at 7 pm. The album, a Global Peace Initiative Musical Album, has...

Initiate steps on war footing to deal with water shortage in summer, Bawankule tells babus

Nagpur: Anticipating a possible shortage of drinking water during the coming summer months, the Guradian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed the officials to implement the action plan comprising 2123 initiatives to tackle the problem in 1235 villages before April 10. Bawankule...

AAP lodges plaint against unidentified persons for “pressuring” VC to cancel Yechury’s programme

Nagpur: Days after the RTMNU Vice Chancellor S M Kane “abruptly” cancelled CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury’s programme that was scheduled to be held in the University premises, the city unit of Aam Admi Party has lodged a police complaint...

Indonesian Consul General pats Bawankule for turning Energy Deptt vibrant

Nagpur: The Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule received a pat from Indonesian Consul General for his energetic decisions and turning the Energy Department vibrant. The occasion was release of informative Radiant Maharashtra Coffeetable Book the other day. The book containing information...

Nagpur Spirits Round Table-258 gives a ‘fitness mantra’ with healthy words

Nagpur: "Exercising & Eating healthy should be like brushing your teeth. Do it until it comes naturally." They said. For trying to make this a daily mantra for it's tablers, a learning & personality development session on zumba, crossfit and healthy...

30 Special Trains between Ajni and Nanded to clear summer rush

Nagpur: Faced with the extra rush of passengers during summer, South Central Railway (SCR) will run 30 Special Trains between Ajni and Nanded. Train No. 07629 H. S. Nanded - Ajni Special Train will depart H.S. Nanded at 2245 hours on...

Running an Orphanage is thankless and depressing work, I do it to continue the legacy of my mother in law says Nisha Buty

Nisha Buty Nagpur: "Social Worker?!! Please don't call me that - I consider 'social work' as minding other people's business - that's not my cup of tea! I run Shradhanand Anathalaya because I promised my late mother in law that...

Nagpur Airport to be developed as world class. Rs 710 crore for metro projects in Nagpur, Mumbai, and Pune.

Nagpur: Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Saturday (March 18) presented the farmer centric, development-oriented Tax Free and Rs 4511 crore deficit Budget for 2017-18. The Minister completed his over 2 hour Budget speech amidst Opposition ruckus and demand of...

NMC ‘nepotism’: WIPRO picks holes in tender for installation of LED streetlights

Nagpur: The internationally renowned company – WIPRO – has picked holes in the tender process of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for “Nagpur LED Street Lighting Project.” The company has alleged ‘nepotism’ in awarding the contract to the rival company –...