Over 11.70 lakh Nagpurians receiving benefits of improved water supply

Representational pic Nagpur: NMC-OCW’s first target was to make equitable distribution of water in Nagpur. When OCW took over in March 2012, there were some areas that were getting round the clock water, some 6-8 hours a day, some on...

Green Vigil appeals – ‘Say No to Crackers’

Nagpur: Green Vigil Foundation, an organization working for Environment Protection and Sustainable Development, appealed citizens to avoid use of firecrackers which are contributing towards air and noise pollution. The “Say No to Crackers” campaign was conducted at Shankar Nagar square...

Maratha Samaj takes out “a thin” Kranti Muk Morcha in Nagpur

Nagpur: The winds of a major storm that is going to hit the Second Capital City Nagpur during Winter Session started blowing as the Sakal Maratha Samaj took out a ‘Kranti Muk Morcha’ on Tuesday to voice their various demands...

Amol Deshmukh joins Congress

Nagpur: Dr. Amol Deshmukh, younger son of veteran Nagpur politician Ranjeet Deshmukh, has been formally inducted into the Congress party. He joined Congress at the house of Ashok Chavan, in Mumbai , in a small function yesterday. Ashok Chavan has...

Devendra Fadnavis says, BJP keen to join hands with Shiv Sena for Council, Corporation polls

File Photo   Mumbai/Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said BJP is “keen on” joining hands with Shiv Sena for the upcoming Municipal Council and Corporation polls across the state, notwithstanding criticism his party has received from its junior ally...

A Divyang leads Kranti Muk Morcha in Nagpur

Nagpur: A Divyang participant in the Kranti Muk Morcha taken out by Sakal Maratha Samaj in Nagpur on Tuesday was star attraction of the event. Jai Singh Chauhan, a physically disabled person, reached Nagpur to take part in the silent...

Nagpur young politician Nitin Ronghe will be US guest for forthcoming elections

Nagpur: Staunch Vidarbha State Activist and Convener of Maha Vidarbha Janjagaran Nitin Ronghe has been invited to observe the US Presidential Election Programme scheduled on 8th Nov. 2016. Four years back, Nitin was selected from hundreds of applicants for the prestigious...

Now, liquor sale permits online

Nagpur: In a significant move, the State Excise Department will now issue various licenses/permits online. At the same time, a ‘Suvidha App’ has also been launched by the department for citizens who wish to lodge their complaints. The facility was...

Maratha Samaj takes out massive Kranti Muk Morcha in Nagpur

Nagpur: The winds of a major storm that is going to hit the Second Capital City Nagpur during Winter Session started blowing as the Sakal Maratha Samaj took out a ‘Kranti Muk Morcha’ on Tuesday to voice their various demands...

Charity Commissioner bars use of present or former PMs’ names for registration of new body!!

Representational Pic   Nagpur: If reports are to be believed, the office of Charity Commissioner in Nagpur, has sparked a controversy by issuing a diktat barring use of name or surname of present or former Prime Ministers for registration any trust...

MSEDCL employees to get Rs 12,500 ex-gratia payment

Nagpur: State Energy Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 12,500 to employees of MSEDCL, Mahagenco and Mahatransco. The contractual workers will receive Rs 6,000 as ex-gratia payment. The announcement was made at a meeting held at Prakashgad...

Video : Chandrashekhar Bawankule says Nagpur will become India’s No.1 City in 3 years

Ensaara Metropark – was it a viable project to begin with?

Nagpur: We published on Friday our first story about Ensaara called - another mega project falters, is Nagpur a cursed city? We have realized since then that it is not really Nagpurians who are to blame but the very premise...

Maratha agitation lands Nagpur, silent march tomorrow

Nagpur: Continuing with their massive stir to press for the reservation, Maratha agitation is back with rejuvenated force, this time in Nagpur. However there is slight twist in their protest this time. The Marathas have joined forces to voice their concern...

Dabba case meets dead-end as police, EOW acted without authority

Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to Kanhaiyya Thawrani in the much-hyped Dabba trading scam, where he was dubbed as having a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore plus turnover in the Dabba trading...

RTI view: Censor Board certified 31636 films in past 2 years

Nagpur: For the curious movie buffs who want to keep a tab on the number of films released in a year, the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) or commonly called Censor Board had a gigantic task of certifying a...

Another glaring example of discrimination against Nagpur – no Govt housing schemes even for retired Defense personnel

Nagpur: We all respect our soldiers and our army - no two ways about it. We salute their valour, the hard life they lead and the sacrifices they make for their country. What is a country ? Not just the land...

Ensaara Metropark – Another Mega project falters. Is Nagpur a cursed city?

Nagpur: It was to be the grandest Housing and Commercial scheme Nagpur had ever seen. Somewhat ungrammatically described as - "the where, with all" - a brave slogan that you still see as you make your way to the site in...

“Mumbai me Mafia, Nagpur me Maf Kiya” taunts Aaditya Thackeray after RPS lands contract worth 34 crores in Nagpur despite being tainted

File Photo Nagpur: MNS Nagpur unit head Manisha Papdkar, cannot believe what has happened, she says. Despite its tainted involvement in a road scam, RPS Infra has landed with a contract worth Rs 34 crore in Nagpur. She has complained to the...

“Why is there water in my petrol?” This, and other issues may force petrol pumps’ nationwide strikes after Diwali

Nagpur: Have you noticed that every petrol pump - in Nagpur, in the state or anywhere else in the country- has a 'blackout' in the evening from 7 p.m. onwards for 15 - 20 minutes? That is peak business time...