Industries in Vid, Marathwada to get power at concessional rates

Representational Pic Nagpur: In a major boost to industries in backward Vidarbha and Marathwada, the Cabinet Sub-Committee, formed under the chairmanship of Energy Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, has approved the move to provide power at concessional rates to the industrial units...

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By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

Vidarbha will be an economically viable state, says RSS’s Baburao Vaidya

Nagpur. RSS ideologue M G alias Baburao Vaidya today favoured setting up of a new States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) for creation of smaller states like Vidarbha. To a query, he said Vidarbha, if created, will be an economically viable state. "The new SRC...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

Happy Birthday Shreehari Aney!

Nagpur: In what can be called a case of "eating your cake and having it too" Shreehari Aney, who turns 66 today, got to cut a very innovative cake. It was shaped as Maharashtra,...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, April 4th, 2016

CM reviews progress of various projects in Vidarbha

Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday chaired a video conferencing meeting with all the Collectors of Vidarbha region to review the progress and status of district-wise pending issues which were discussed during the Winter Session of State Legislature held...

By Nagpur Today On Saturday, March 26th, 2016

Drought Declared in 12,000 Vidarbha Villages

Nagpur: To secure the interest of the farmers who are growing cotton, paddy and soybean in the drought-stricken areas of Vidarbha, the Maharashtra Government has declared drought in 12,000 villages of the zone. This initiative will help the farmers of...

By Nagpur Today On Saturday, March 19th, 2016

HC frowns at shocking indifference towards drought-hit farmers

Nagpur: Coming down heavily on its “callous, and indifferent” approach towards distressed farmers, the Bombay High Court here slammed the Maharashtra government and its officials for refusing to provide relief to poor farmers and their dependents in Amravati division of...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Another shame for BJP: Party MP likes farmers’ suicide to fashion trend, not agrarian crisis

Nagpur/Mumbai: At a time when the entire nation is fuming with the fire of JNU politics targeting the BJP government at the Centre, a BJP MP from North Mumbai added to the government’s embarrassment by coming up with the most...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, January 28th, 2016

PIL in HC seeks CBI probe into multi crore irrigation scam

Nagpur: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL), drawing attention towards multi crore scam in Vidarbha’s irrigation projects, has been filed in Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court by Janmanch. The PIL has sought CBI probe into the multi crore irrigation project...

By Nagpur Today On Thursday, December 24th, 2015

Vidarbha industries to get cheaper power by March says Minister Bawankule

Nagpur: This was one demand that was raising its head vociferously since this government came to power riding on an unprecedented popularity wave in Vidarbha. When power is generated here, why don't we get it a cheaper tariff? Demanded many Nagpur...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

Govt initiated host of measures for progress of Vidarbha, Marathwada: Mungantiwar

Nagpur: Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, replying to the marathon debate on the issues of Vidarbha and Marathwada initiated under Rule 293 in Legislative Assembly, first took a dig at NCP leader Jayant Patil. “People in Vidarbha and Marathwada must...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015

Vast difference is being seen in BJP leaders’ ‘Kathni aani Karni’: Vikhe Patil

The BJP leaders had promised Vidarbha people that ‘Vikasachi Ganga” (overall development) will be brought to the State if came to power. What happened to that promise? asked the Opposition Leader and added that the Ministers in the Government have...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, December 20th, 2015

Dear Ashish Deshmukh ,Time is passing by tragically, Vidarbha is dying. Act now!

File Photo: Ashish Deshmukh leader of Seprate Vidarbha took out a rally (padyatra) from Shahid chouk, Itwari Nagpur . Dear Ashish Deshmukh (MLA and dedicated 'Vidarbha' proponent), Saw the column in today's newspapers that you are planning to move privilege motion...

By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, December 16th, 2015

Fadnavis backs off on Vidarbha promise, passes buck to Centre

File Photo: Ashish Deshmukh leader of Saprate Vidarbha took out a rally (padyatra) from Shahid chouk, Itwari Nagpur Nagpur: In a major setback to the separate Vidarbha aspirations of hordes of leaders and people, the state government backed off on...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, December 7th, 2015

Direct Benefit Transfer scheme soon for Vidarbha Cotton farmers too

Mumbai/Nagpur: With the world cotton consumption slowing down and the demand for higher Minimum Support Price for cotton emanating from some states, the Centre is planning to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for the cotton farmers as well. Speaking at...

By Nagpur Today On Monday, December 7th, 2015

Ten little Vidarbhites…..and then there were none! Or is there hope still with Shreehari Aney/ Advocate General ?

Ten Little Indians

 

Ten little Indian boys went out to dine;One choked his little self

and then there were nine.

 

Nine little Indian boys sat up very late;One overslept himself and then there were eight.

 
By Nagpur Today On Sunday, September 27th, 2015

9 Reasons Why Vidarbha Wants Statehood

Nagpur: Much has been said by various individuals,organizations & political parties,for creation of an Independent State of Vidarbha but Why these 'Pro-Vidarbha Activists' want Statehood for 11 Eastern Districts of Maharashtra in the First Place. 'Power' Potential Separate Vidarbha will be surplus...

By Nagpur Today On Friday, September 4th, 2015

CAs Pay Crucial role in development of Vidarbha : S.D. Charan

Nagpur: ICAI Nagpur recently organized interactive meet with Hon. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Vidarbha Region, Shri  S. D. Charan. After assuming charge as CCIT of Vidarbha Shri Charanji has taken proactive step in development of assessee friendly atmosphere at...

By Nagpur Today On Sunday, February 1st, 2015

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...

By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Karan’s steals the show, Railway overcome Vidarbha with ease

Railway overcame host Vidarbha by 56 runs in the U-25 C KNaidu cricket tournament here at Vidarbha Cricket Association's Jamtha Stadium on Monday. the match was a closely fought encounter. Karan Sharma was the star performer of the game as he...