850 contractual employees of JSW Ispat Steel on strike in Nagpur

Nagpur: Nearly 850 contractual workers of JSW Ispat Steel Coated Products Ltd went on strike from June 15, 2016 to press for their various demands including permanent status for contractual workers. Sources said that on June 18, 2016, the workers...

State plans Hut Houses in TATR for cherishing experience to tourists

Nagpur: Maharashtra Government has drawn an ambitious plan to initiate a slew of development projects in world famous Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) coming under Chandrapur District. Soon those tourist visiting the tiger reserve will have cherishing experience of staying...

RTMNU initiates slew of development works

Nagpur: The Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has initiated various development works in Business Management Department. According to Registrar Puran Mesharm, for expansion work of the department an amount Rs 52.92 lakh have been approved. Similarly, Rs 71.84 lakh...

NVCC felicitates newly posted Jt Commissioner (Food) Shashikant Kekre

Nagpur: A delegation of Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce (NVCC), led by Mayur Panchamatiya, Past President, recently felicitated Shashikant Kekre, the newly posted Joint Commissioner (Food), Nagpur Division. The NVCC delegation apprised him about the problems being experienced by the...

CM stays move to shift Kamptee slaughter house in Bhandewadi

File Pic Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stayed the move to shift Kamptee slaughter house to Bhandewadi in city. The Chief Minister’s action comes after East Nagpur MLA Krishna Khopde and Chairman of NMC’s Health Committee Devendra Meher drew...

Major power breakdown at Navegaon-Khairi Pumping House, No water supply in North, Central and South Nagpur on June 19

Nagpur: Water supply in various localities of North, Central and South Nagpur will remain totally affected on June 19 (Sunday), following a major power breakdown at Navegaon-Khairi raw water pumping station located at Navegaon Khari, around 45 km from Nagpur. It...

Now, citizens can carry out water quality tests at Ground Water Survey labs

File Pic Nagpur: In view of a host of life-threatening diseases caused by consumption of contaminated water and lack of interest on the part of citizens in testing quality of water, the problem increases manifold. But now an opportunity has...

Alexis Hospital rejuvenates minds, hosts “Happiness with Yoga” 

• A gathering to celebrate the International Day of Yoga in association with Patanjali Yogpeeth
• A noble beginning to the journey of physical & mental well-being towards a happy lifestyle 

NMC to have six more City Fathers with new 4-member Prabhag system in place

Nagpur: The Second Capital City of Nagpur now will have six more City Fathers, popularly called Corporators, after the State Government made amendment in Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act. Till now, the city comprised of 145 Corporators. The number will climb...

KTPS machine operator dies in freak mishap in plant

Nagpur: A man working as SSC Machine Operator in Koradi Thermal Power Station was killed in freak mishap that took place in the wee hours of Friday. The deceased has been identified as Prashant Namdeo Basu (34), resident of Arya...

Girl student thrashed, molested in college in Sitabuldi area, accused arrested

Representational Pic Nagpur: A 19-year old boy thrashed and outraged modesty of a girl student studying in his class audaciously in front of other students of the college in Sitabuldi jurisdiction on Friday afternoon. The lewd accused student has been...

Mobile phones worth over Rs 4 lakh stolen from Sadar shop

Representational Pic Nagpur: Yet another mobile shop was targeted by unidentified persons and a number of high-end handsets worth over Rs 4 lakh were stolen on intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The complainant Atamjitsingh Santoshsingh Makkad (58), resident of...

Is Management – Caterer nexus in C.P. Club ‘killing’ its food?

Nagpur: The Central Provinces Club, C.P. Club as it is called, was set up by the British for its officers serving in the area in 1910. They were so proud of their credentials and their exclusivity that a sign saying...

Pre-Monsoon Showers : Finally it arrives to drench Nagpur, Heavy downpour warned!

Wo Kagaz ki Kashti...
Kids enjoy rains as they float paper boat on rain hit roads. Nagpur: The long wait for rains in Nagpur is finally over as the clouds broke loose to drench Nagpur in smiling patters post noon on...

Results of online AIPVT-2016 on June 20

Nagpur: The results of online All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT)-2016, conducted by Veterinary Council of India on May 14, 2016 for admissions to first year BVSc & AH degree course in Veterinary Colleges across 36 states will be declared on...

Nagpurkars continue their response to NMC’s One Time Settlement Scheme on Day 2

On 2nd Day 902 consumers paid Rs.45,15,969. 15 Days Scheme to provide a chance to clear off long due arrears by paying only 50% of the amount. Nagpur: The NMC’s One Time Settlement Scheme continues to get a cheerful response from...

Hammering effect: Authorities remove encroachment near Meetha Neem Dargah to escape HC action

Nagpur: Facing the heat of High Court warning of severe action including arrest of Commissioner of Police and Municipal Commissioner for non-compliance of its earlier orders to remove all temporary/ permanent structures including religious from public places, the concerned authorities...

Yet another boy meets watery grave in Hingna lake

Representational Pic Nagpur: In yet another incident of watery grave within a span of 24 hours, a 21-year old boy lost his life while swimming in Salai Mendha lake in Hingna area on Wednesday. Body of the deceased Veushabh Arun...

Tomato price rise temporary, rates fall in Delhi: Govt

File Pic New Delhi/Nagpur: Rise in tomato prices is a "temporary phenomenon" and rates in the national capital region have started to cool down with increase in supply from Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, a top Agriculture Ministry official said today. Wholesale...

25 years gone but the NMC proposed Dr Ambedkar Smarak is yet to see light

Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), known for its dismal working style, was in focus again when three delegations Bahujan Samaj Party, RPI (Athawale) and Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh raised the issue of proposed construction of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak at...