12.35 pm : Speaker warns mobile playing MLAs
Nagpur: While the Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil was speaking on the condolence resolution moved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Speaker Haribhau Bagde noticed several members scanning their cell phones. The Speaker immediately warned the members to switch...
Govt intensifies raids and strict action against tur, tur daal hoarders
Seized daal to be auctioned publicly Mumbai/ Nagpur: The state government has intensified raids and strict action against hoarders of tur daal. It has also decided to publicly auction the siezed stock of tur daal. A proposal to this effect, moved...
PM Modi dedicates Dr Ambedkar memorial in London
London/Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a memorial dedicated to the architect of the India's Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, here. The memorial is a house located on 10 King Henry's Road in North London, where Dr. Ambedkar lived...
CM Fadnavis approves two-phased Rs 200 crore development plan for Koradi Devi Temple
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday approved two-phased development plan of pilgrimage center of Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Sansthan in Koradi. The approval was accorded in a meeting presided over by the Chief Minister. The remaining two phases will be...
CM Fadnavis to lay foundation stone of BVM’s building in Koradi on Nov 8
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will perform bhoomipujan (foundation stone laying ceremony) on Sunday (November 8) of a building for fifth branch of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVM). The building is being built at Nanda in Koradi for which a 10 acre...
Red Signal #Metro Rail hits ‘funds block’ in Nagpur!
Nagpur: A lot of fuss has been made on Nagpur's ambitious Metro Rail Project and a large section of citizens are optimistic about having the value added transporation facility in the city. However, going by the scheme of things Metro...
Citizen Views on Fadnavis Government completing its one year
Nagpur: The BJP-Shiv Sena government in the state of Maharashtra is completing its one year of rule on October 31, 2015. The BJP, based on previous political calculations, has not only succeeded in forming its government, but also making Devendra...
Mega star Amitabh Bachchan to visit Nagpur on Nov 15 along with wife Jaya
Nagpur: Bollywood's Star of the Millennium Amitabh Bachchan will be arriving Nagpur on November 15 along with his wife Jaya Bachchan. The news came as a pleasant surprise for many of his fans in the city. Big B, as he is...
Indian sleuths may bring back the prized catch from Bali within two days
New Delhi: Sleuths of Indian security agencies are likely to head for Bali in Indonesia in the next two days to bring back the prized catch, gangster Chhota Rajan, where he is in custody since Sunday. The sources are tightlipped...
Land under irrigation should be increased: Fadnavis
Nagpur: In order to give relief to the farmers, through the Irrigation Department, implementation of plans to increase the land under irrigation will be undertaken on priority basis claimed Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis in a programme organized by...
CM Fadnavis fires back reply at Sardesai’s open letter, calls him biased!
Nagpur: Following a spate of bans in Maharashtra and certain decisions including the one in Sheena Bora murder case along with other issues pertaining to state government, famed journalist Rajdeep Sardesai had on September 18, wrote an open letter to...
President calls for adoption of inclusive policies and concerted efforts
NMC's celebrated its 151st Foundation Day in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee Nagpur Municipal Corporation Mayor, Sh. Praveen Datke felicitating the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee by offering memento while Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping,...
Fadnavis visits Koyasan Sanctuary in Japan
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during the second day of his Japan visit, landed at Koyasan and visited the Koyasan Sanctuary where he offered pure water from Tamagava river at the holy feet of Buddhist Monk Kobo Daishi. The...
CM wants ‘smart’ cops to control crime!
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly believes technology would help a great deal in containing the crime situation in Nagpur and rest of the state. This was evident on Sunday when he reached rural police headquarters in Teka Naka to...
Make in Vidarbha my motto says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur. "I am aware Vidarbha region has lagged behind in industrialization for many years. Now my whole concentration is going to be on developing this region. We shall increase the 'ease of doing business' to such an extent that industries...
Country’s 1st Sculpture of Hawker unveiled
Nagpur: The country's first Sculpture of Hawker, installed by Lokmat Media at Samvidhan Square in Nagpur, was unveiled at the hands of senior hawker Gajanan Meshram in the august presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. Also present on the...
5 lakh solar pumps to be given to farmers in Vidarbha, Marathwada for irrigation, says CM
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday held a detailed discussion with Shetkari Sanghatana leader Sharad Joshi and other office-bearers over a number of problems being faced by farmers in Maharashtra. “Maharashtra Government is firmly standing behind the farmers specifically the...