Pankaja Munde unaware of lathi-charge but still assures probe
Nagpur: Reacting to the lathi charge on computer operators during demonstrations the Minister of State for Women and Children Welfare Pankaja Munde assured a thorough enquiry and action. Talking to media in the premises of Vidhan Bhavan, Munde said she...
Vidhan Bhavan wears a different look with foreign faces!!
Nagpur: The Vidhan Bhavan in the Second Capital City of Nagpur on Wednesday wore a different look. Apart from the usual touch of crowd comprising the known faces of ministers, legislators (MLAs and MLCs), babus, policemen, journalists covering the Winter...
Rotation system bars Maharashtra from displaying its tableau in 2016 R-Day parade
File Pic Nagpur: The rotation system has barred Maharashtra from displaying its tableau (Chitrarath) in the next year’s Republic Day parade on January 26. Making a statement in Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) on Wednesday, the Minister for Cultural Affairs Vinod Tawde...
Govt, Oppn in war of words in Assembly over 5 pc quota to Muslims
Nagpur: The Vidhan Sabha on Day-3 of second week of Winter Session witnessed intense war of words between Ruling and Opposition members over the issue of five percent reservation to Muslims in education sector. After the 45-minute uproarious hotly worded...
GST will end taxation miseries of trade & industry political parties to rise above politics to support GST
Nagpur: In a rare occasion for the first time in the Country both trade & industry join hands together in solidarity and sought support from all political parties including Congress to support GST Bill in the Parliament for bringing an...
8-year old girl, married woman raped in separate incidents
Nagpur: An eight-year old girl and a married woman were raped in separate incidents in Jaripatka and Hudkeshwar areas. Two accused have been booked in this connection. In the first incident, a Jaripatka-based woman told police that she had taken her...
Document everything you do says Marar
Concept of OCMU & SOAP lucidly explained Nagpur: An excellent Symposium on Maintenance of Medical Records was organized recently by Central India Nephrology Society at Chitnavis Centre, Nagpur. Director (Administration) of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute Dr. Anup Marar delivered...
Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2016 by IIT Kharagpur from Jan 8 to 10
Nagpur: The Entrepreneurship Cell IIT Kharagpur has organised a Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2016 from January 8 to 10, 2016 at its campus. The Summit will provide an excellent platform to academicians, new-age entrepreneurs, eminent business personalities, venture capitalists and the students...
Cabinet expansion in State and the curious legislators!!
Nagpur: Recently, BJP’s Girish Vyas won the MLC election absolutely unopposed. Till the filing of nomination the nomination of present Mayor Pravin Datke was a certainty in BJP but at the last moment the picture changed. Candidature of Girish Vyas...
Dhananjay Munde slams Govt’s inaction over scheme named after Dr Ambedkar
Nagpur: Leader of Opposition in Vidhan Parishad (Council) Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday castigated the Government for its utter inaction in implementing its own scheme. Munde said that the government had launched a scheme by which a Smart Dalit Village was...
Farmer attempts suicide during AAP Farmers’ Morcha
Nagpur: Some of the participants of the various Morchas being taken out by various organizations attempt weird stunts to attract the attention of the authorities. One such incident took place when the Aam Admi Party took out a Morcha on...
Complete Nagpur Metro Project within time limit: Chief Secretary
The top boss, during two-hour visit to various work sites, reviews progress of ambitious project. Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Secretary Swadheen Kshatriya on Tuesday visited various work sites of Nagpur Metro Rail Project and reviewed the progress. During his two-hour visit, the...
Major move: State Govt fixes age limit for senior citizens at 60 years for availing slew of benefits
File Pic Nagpur: In a major decision, the Maharashtra Government on Tuesday reduced the age limit for senior citizens in the State from 65 years to 60 years to avail a slew of benefits that the senior citizens are entitled...
1.15 pm : Assembly witnesses noisy scenes over ministers’ absence, adjourned thrice
Nagpur: The Assembly was adjourned again for 15 minutes at 1.15 pm as not a single minister was present in the House during discussion on supplementary demands. When the House assembled at 1.30 pm, NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal, initiating the debate,...
Five goons with swords enter marriage pandal, attack father of bride
Nagpur: A marriage ceremony turned bloody when a group of five miscreants went on rampage and attacked father of bride with swards and also damaged properties. The incident occurred in Tehsil area on Monday. Five accused have been booked. According to...
1.03 pm : Assembly adjourned for 10 minutes
1.03 pm: The House was adjourned for 10 minutes amid uproar over absence of key ministers. At 1 pm, a discussion on issues related to ministries including PWD, Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection, Social Justice, Public Health Department, Adivasi...
ACB traps Adivasi Boys Hostel Warden for bribe of Rs 50,000
Nagpur: In a major action, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Nagpur, nabbed a Warden of Adivasi Boys Hostel while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 from a woman who is running a mess in the hostel. According to the complaint, the...
Three killed, three injured in bus-car collision
Nagpur: Three people lost their lives following a major accident between a car and travels bus on Umred Road near Umber village on Monday evening. Umred police rushed to the spot as the mishap led to tension in the area. The...
Dozens of morchas hit streets as Winter Session enters second week
Nagpur: After a break of two days, when the Winter Session commenced its second week on Monday December 14, 2015, many organizations took out rallies or Morchas to press their demands. The Maharashtra Rajya Shikshak Parishad, Maharashtra Rajya Nurses Va Arogya...
20-year old boy lifts kid girl sleeping on footpath, caught by people
Nagpur: A 20-year old boy, who had lifted a sleeping 4-year old girl from footpath, was chased by people and caught. After a severe thrashing the accused was handed over to cops. The incident took place in busy Mayo Hospital...
Smart City project will benefit last man of society, asserts CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while replying to questions raised during discussion on supplementary budget, said that the selection of cities to be developed as Smart Cities in Maharashtra was done by Urban Development Department’s Chief Secretary. After the...
