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Hastshilp Hathkargha Mela at Mor Bhavan till Mar 19

The handicraft handloom fair in the name ‘Hastshilp Hathkargha Mela - 2026’ is being held at Vidarbha Hindi Sahitya Sammelan at Mor Bhavan, Sitabuldi in the city between March 10 and 19, 2026, is getting good response from the visitors. The fair is organised by the Madhya Pradesh Handicraft and Handloom Development Corporation. The event is showcasing traditional Bundelkhand artisans’ skills, with a workshop concluding on Monday, featuring senior weavers Mohammad Raza, Md. Naseef, Tegbahadur Sujan ..

Govt allocates additional 87,587 tonnes of sugar export quota

The Food Ministry has approved an additional export quota of 87,587 tonnes of sugar for the 2025-26 marketing year (October-September), following requests from sugar mills, the ministry said in a circular on Monday. The Government had earlier permitted exports of 1.5 million tonnes for the season, and in February allocated an extra 500,000 tonnes to willing mills on a non-swappable basis. Mills had until February to apply for portions of the additional quota. Of the 500,000 tonnes, only 87,587 tonnes ..

Dr Mayee leaves for Bremento receive prestigious award

Dr Charudatta Mayee, Advisor to the Agrovision Foundation, has left for Bremen, Germany, to receive the prestigious ICAC Cotton Researcher of the Year 2025 Award. The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), Washington, USA, has organised a special plenary meeting in Bremen from March 23 to 26, 2026, where Dr Mayee will be honoured in person with the award. While announcing the award, the Chief Scientist of ICAC congratulated Dr Mayee on this well-deserved recognition and acknowledged his outstandin..

Fashionista’s Fashionavya Pop-Up & Foodpreneurs opens

   Business Reporter : The much-anticipated FASHIONAVYA Pop-Up & FOODPRENEURS Exhibition, curated by the esteemed Fashionista Group of Exhibitions (since 2008), opened its door for visitors at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines. The two..

Rs 14.90 crorerecovered at DRT Lok Adalat

   Business Reporter : The Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) at Seminary Hills, Nagpur, under the Ministry of Finance, organised a National Lok Adalat on Saturday to amicably settle pending debt recovery cases across Vidarbha. The event wi..

Wedding Exhibition Tara at Tuli Imperial

   Business Reporter : The Tara Premium Exhibition kicked off the wedding season on Saturday at Hotel Tuli Imperial in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. The exhibition is showcasing a wide variety of collections, with a selection of exhibitors beaut..

Pushpa Khubchandani gets TAAI WoW Member Excellence Award 2026

   Business Reporter : ON THE occasion of International Women’s Day, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) presented the TAAI WoW Member Excellence Award – 2026 to Pushpa Khubchandani, Executive Director of Pawansut..

VPA to conduct mega seminar on ‘Career Opportunities in Commerce after Std X’ on 15th

   Business Reporter :  VPA, one of the pioneer educational institutions for XI, XII, CA and CS - classroom coaching will be organising a mega seminar for Std. X appeared students and their parents on March 15, 2026, from 10.30 am to 1..

Aditya Tata Cars launches Tata Xpres-T CNG

    Business Reporter : ADITYA Tata Cars has launched the Xpres-T CNG, a smart and eco-friendly mobility solution from TATA. The launch event was held at the Aditya Tata Cars dealership and witnessed the presence of key officials..

agarwalas: Two Worlds One Vision

   By Aasawari Shenolikar : Tourism and real estate - two sectors that are worlds apart. Yet, the Agarwala family, in a relatively short span of time, has successfully carved a niche for themselves, and at present have a strong presenc..

Satish Saree and Saree Niketan offer flat 15 per cent discount

SATISH Saree & Saree Niketan have always paid tributes to women by celebrating International Women’s Day. In fact, this celebration lasts for over a week every year. “This year too, we have planned to continue our tradition and celebrate the presence of women in our lives by offering a ‘flat 15% off’ on the entire range of sarees, lehenga cholis, Indo-western, designer suits, dress material, etc., from March 5 to 15, 2026,” informs a press release. For over the last 6 decades, Satish Saree Store has ..

Spacewood launches exclusive living room furniture collection

SPACEWOOD, India’s leading name in premium modular furniture, has launched its exclusive Living Room Furniture Collection, designed to bring style, comfort, and functionality into modern homes. The collection includes luxurious sofas, stylish TV units, contemporary centre tables, and elegant wall partitions, all crafted to enhance living spaces with intelligent design and superior finishes...

Garnet Motors partners with Swaminarayan University to launch Industry-Integrated B.Tech in Automobile Engineering

IN A significant step toward strengthening industry–academia collaboration in India’s automotive sector, Garnet Motors (India) Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Strategic Academic–Industry Alliance Agreement with Swaminarayan University to jointly launch a four-year B.Tech programme in Automobile Engineering integrating academic education with structured industry immersion...

NSH Hospital’s free women’s health screening camp till 14th

ON THE International Women’s Day, NSH Critical Care Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Nagpur in association with MOC Cancer Care and Research Centre and Sun Pharma, are conducting an Free Women’s Health Screening Camp from march 9 to 14 at the hospital premises located at Gangabai Ghat Chowk. The camp is being conducted under the guidance of Dr Nikita Mandhane, Consultant Obstetric and Gynaecologist and Dr Neha Bhangdiya, Consultant Radiologist with the aim of promoting early detection and awareness ..

IMT Nagpur to host convocation ceremony on 14th

Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Nagpur, will host its convocation ceremony for the PGDM batch of 2023-2025 on March 14 at its campus in Nagpur. The occasion will celebrate the academic achievements of the graduating cohort and recognise their journey through the institute’s rigorous management programme. Atul Jain, Managing Director at VIP Industries Limited, will attend the ceremony as the chief guest. He will address the graduating students and share insights drawn from his extensive leadership ..

Convert Hingna MIDC into an Industrial Township: MIA

Hingna MIDC, has become home to hundreds of MSMEs, large manufacturing units, ancillary industries and service establishments, contributing significantly to employment generation, exports and regional economic growth. However, despite its economic importance, the industrial estate continues to suffer from serious civic and infrastructural deficiencies that stem largely from fragmented governance and administrative ambiguity. To overcome these issues and put Hingna MIDC on the path of sustainable growth, ..

Hast Shilp Hathkargha Mela starts,getting overwhelming response

ONE of the most vibrant exhibitions has started in the city, showcasing traditional arts at the ‘Hast Shilp Hathkargha Mela’ - Mrignayanee Madhya Pradesh Handicraft Exhibition organised by the Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation. The grand exhibition-cum-sale is underway at the Vidarbha Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Mor Bhavan in Sitabuldi, from March 10 to 19...

MIA to hold session today

THE MIDC Industries Association (MIA) along with Institute of Insolvency Professional Agency of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, will be organising a programme on ‘Reimagining MSME Survival–Strategic Use of Insolvency Framework under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016’...

Ambani’s Reliance to invest in 1st US oil refinery in 50 years: Trump Says, “A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL.”

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries will partner in building the first new oil refinery in the US in 50 years, US President Donald Trump said, calling it the “biggest in US history”. The new refinery will be located in Brownsville, Texas, and will be designed to run entirely on US shale oil, according to America First Refining (AFR) -- the firm piloting the project. Reliance has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase fuels produced at the refinery, with groundbreaking for the project scheduled ..

Confidence Group celebrates Foundation Day with fanfare

 Business Reporter :  Confidence Group celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day on March 9 2026 with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, a series of cultural performances, competitions and entertainment activities were organised at Confidence Tower, R..

GHRCE hosts Graduation Ceremony

G H Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur (GHRCE) organised it’s 12th Graduation Ceremony recently. Dr Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM, Nagpur, was chief guest for the ceremony while guest of honour was Pro -Vice Chancellor of Global Engagement, INTI International University, Malaysia, Prof. Dr Goh Kang Wen. Sunil Raisoni, Chairman Board of Governors of GHRCE, Nagpur, Members of the Board of Governors, Members of Academic Council, Dr Manoj Daigavahne Dr Sachin Untawale Director GHRCE, Dr Pramod Walke ..

Pradhan Madam’s Academy to conduct Admission cum Scholarship Test on Mar 15, 22

Pradhan Madam’s Academy has announced its Admission cum Merit Scholarship Test for students who have appeared for the 10th board examination and are aspiring to prepare for NEET and JEE in the coming academic session. The test will be conducted on March 15 and 22, providing students with an opportunity to secure admission along with attractive merit-based scholarships for the institute’s specialized programmes. The test is designed to identify talented and motivated students who wish to pursue competitive ..

Women’s Day Special offer by Rangoli Sarees, get up to 50% off

RANGOLI Sarees, known for its premium range of women’s wear, is celebrating Women’s Day and the opening of a new showroom at Bajaj Nagar by offering up to 50% off on the entire range from March 7 to 14. For the last 45 years, Rangoli Sarees, situated at Badkas Chowk, Mahal and now at Bajaj Nagar, has been known for its premium range of bridal silk sarees, handloom silk sarees, Pochampally silk sarees, Ruffle silk sarees, Uppada silk sarees, lehengas, salwar suits, and evening gowns...

Zen TVS hosts ‘Ride to Rise’ on Women’s Day

Marking International Women’s Day, Zen TVS, Dharampeth hosted “Ride to Rise,” an inspiring event that brought together women motorcyclists for a candid conversation about their journeys, challenges, and passion for riding. Gracing the occasion and supporting the initiative was Raoul Hingle, representing Amar Enduro Park, the brand new adventure park near Nagpur brought to life by Ashok Munne, the force behind the initiative. The highlight of the evening was an engaging interaction with several women ..

VIALEW to celebrate Women’s Day today

While sharing insights from his entrepreneurial journey and leadership experiences, Satyanarayan Nuwal, Founder and Chairman of Solar Industries India Ltd, on Monday said that ethics build lasting respect, trust, and true success. Emphasizing the importance of values in business, he remarked, “If you have to choose between ethics and success, always choose ethics — because success without ethics may be temporary.” Nuwal was addressing the members of CII Vidarbha during its zonal annual meeting held ..

VIA, VTPA to hold seminar on 14th

 VIDARBHA Industries Association (VIA) Taxation & Corporate Law Forum, jointly with the Vidarbha Tax Practitioners Association (VTPA), will be organising a full-day seminar on New Income Tax Act, 2025 on March 14, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm at Vanam..

Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women to hold Int’l Conference from 12th

MKSSS’s Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing for Women will be organising its first two-day International Conference on the theme ‘Advanced Competency in Emergency Nursing: Saving Lives, Building Systems’ on March 12-13, 2026. The conference is sponsored by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, and has been awarded 10 credit points by the Maharashtra Nursing Council. The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode, enabling participation both offline and online. The event ..

Cine Chourangi’s first EKAL Hub to be launched today

EKAL Hub, a Cine Chourangi Project led by Late Laxmanrao Mankar Smruti Sanstha, aims to provide entertainment, share knowledge, and serve as a learning hub for the rural parts of Maharashtra. The project will be launched in Nagpur on March 7. EKAL Hub will be launched in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis; Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar; and Actor, Producer, and Director Ritesh Deshmukh. Late Laxmanrao ..

City’s power circle to gather at Nagpur Marina’s landmark registration today

Nagpur’s business and social circles are set to come together this weekend for what promises to be one of the city’s most anticipated gatherings of the season. On March 7, the elegant halls of Le Méridien Nagpur will host an exclusive E-Registration event for Nagpur Marina, the waterfront development by The House of Abhinandan Lodha that has steadily captured the attention of the city’s affluent investor community. The event will mark a key milestone for the project as its early landowners formally ..

Women’s Day special offer at Girisons Bombay Dyeing

To mark the occasion of Women’s Day, Girisons has announced a special Women’s Day Sale on premium bed and bath products. The showroom has been serving and taking care of customers for the last 36 years, building trust through quality products and reliable service. As the celebration continues, customers can take advantage of exciting offers as the sale enters its last two days...

‘BMA Momentum 2026’ begins

The first day of BMA Momentum 2026, the trade fair and vendor development meet organized by the Butibori Manufacturers Association (BMA), started at BMA Udyam on Friday. The event witnessed a vibrant start with strong attendance from industrialists, entrepreneurs and representatives from various manufacturing units of the region. The three-day event will conclude on March 8...

Round table on ‘Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill, 2025 held’

The Central Institute of Business Management, Research and Development (CIBMRD), in association of Vidarbha Management Association (VMA), Association of Indian Management Schools, and Nagpur First Foundation, conducted ‘Udyam Gyan Manthan, a round table discussion on the Viksit Bharat Adhishthan Bill’ at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur. The Viksit Bharat Shiksha AThe session brought together eminent academicians and industry leaders for meaningful dialogue aligned with the vision of ‘Viksit ..

CII to hold session on March 8

 THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Vidarbha Zonal Council will be organising a programme ‘Leadership Talk’ by Satyanarayan Nuwal, Founder & Chairman, Solar Industries India Ltd. He will share his perspectives on indus..

Renovation made easy with Spacewood kitchens

HOME renovation no longer needs to be a long and complicated process. With Spacewood, homeowners can now upgrade their homes with modular kitchens and customised wardrobes, designed, manufactured, and delivered in as little as two weeks. Backed by over three decades of manufacturing expertise, Spacewood offers premium-quality modular solutions that combine smart design, durable materials, and precise customisation to fit every home perfectly. Whether you’re planning a complete kitchen upgrade or looking ..

Inauguration of ‘BMA Momentum 2026’ today

The inauguration of the trade fair cum vendor development meet - ‘BMA Momentum 2026’ - organised by the Butibori Manufacturers Association (BMA) will be held on March 6 at 11 am at P5 Udyam in Butibori. Sanjay Agrawal, Director of Sanvijay group, will be the chief guest of the inaugural function while Sudhir Mutalik, MD, Positive Metering, Nasik; will be the guest of honour. In addition to this, Ajaykumar Khandelwal, Plant Head , JSW, Kalmeshwar; and Harish Talreja, Unit Head, Hindalco, Mauda, will ..

Transporters observe strike, no effect on taxi, school bus services

As per the call given by the Maharashtra Transporters Action Committee (M-TAC), many transporters on Thursday observed a strike here in the city. Heavy vehicles were spotted parked outside the city limits at four to five locations. However, the participation of tempos, school buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws in the indefinite strike was negligible, at least in the city. Private taxi owners were seen plying normally while no disruption was visible in the movement of school buses. Auto-rickshaw drivers ..

IIM Nagpur Director Dr Bhimaraya Metri to attend GHRCE’s 12th Graduation Ceremony

DR BHIMARAYA Metri, Director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, will attend the 12th Graduation Ceremony of G H Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE), Nagpur, as the chief guest on March 7, 2026. Dr Metri is a distinguished academician, researcher, and institution builder with extensive leadership experience in management education. The ceremony will also be attended by Prof. Dr Goh Kang Wen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) of INTI International University, Malaysia, as the guest ..

Dharampeth Mahila Co-op Society launches ‘Business Loan’ scheme

ON THE occasion of International Women’s Day The Dharampeth Mahila Multi State Co-operative Society Limited has launched an attractive ‘Business Loan’ scheme which will be valid from March 5 to 15. “The society will be disbursing more than Rs 100 crore as loans,” said Founder Member and former Chairperson Nilima Bawne at a press conference on Thursday. Under the scheme, a person can get business loan against mortgage of immovable property and get up to Rs 5 crore at 9 per cent to 12 per cent rate ..

Steady demand to drive 9-12 pc revenue growth in hospitality in 2025-26: ICRA

INDIA’S hospitality sector is expected to post 9-12 per cent revenue growth in 2025-26, aided by steady demand across segments, a report said on Wednesday. The Indian hospitality sector is expected to sustain healthy operating performance in FY26, supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, rating agency ICRA said in a report. The ICRA report said the growth outlook for the hospitality sector ..

CM Fadnavis to inaugurate XSIO Advanced Industrial and Manufacturing Park

THE Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, will be launching the proposed XSIO Advanced Industrial & Manufacturing Park at 10 am on March 7. It will be one of Maharashtra’s first intelligence-integrated, next-generation advanced industrial and manufacturing campuses, currently under construction along the NH-53 Corridor (Nagpur– Amravati Highway) at Linga, Nagpur. Being developed by XSIO Industrial & Logistics Parks, a Blackstone-backed industrial & logistics platform, the under construction ..

Attractive offers on Suzuki V-STROM SX at Nangia Suzuki

V-STROM SX Suzuki Motorcycles are available at Nangia Suzuki with some attractive offers and schemes. V-STROM has recently registered its name in India Book of Records by covering top 9 highest mountain passes in India in 24 hours in the Two-Wheelers Category. It has special features like ABS dual channel, SOCS Suzuki oil cooling system, Ride Connect etc., and available in attractive colours...

KIMS Kingsway Hospitals earns global trust with patient from Ghana

REINFORCING its growing reputation beyond national boundaries, KIMS Kingsway Hospitals has once again demonstrated why it is fast emerging as the healthcare capital of Central India. The successful treatment of Fathima from Ghana stands as a strong example of the growing international trust in the hospital’s clinical excellence, compassionate care, and seamless patient experience. She travelled to Nagpur seeking advanced medical treatment and expressed deep appreciation for the hospital’s state-of-the-art ..

Farmers Meet at Kalmeshwar today

   AGROVISION : Foundation, Ginni Agro Products and Parivaran Resource Centre, will be jointly organising a Farmers Meet (Kissan Mela) and practical demonstration on Pigeon Pea (Tur) crop on March 1, 2026, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at S..

NVCC to hold Holi Milan on March 2

   THE Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce : NVCC), the leading and premier organisation of Vidarbha’s 1.3 million traders, will be organising the Holi Milan programme on the day of ‘Holika Dahan’ on March 2, from 4 pm..

Rokde Jewellers ‘Sikka Hai Pakka’ offer getting overwhelming respone

   Business Reporter : ROKDE Jewellers, widely regarded as Vidarbha’s most trusted and dominant regional jewellery brand, has unveiled its flagship customer campaign ‘Sikka Hai Pakka’ reinforcing its strong retail pre..

Baidyanath & Siddhayu take part in National Arogya Mela 2026 as Diamond Sponsors

   Business Reporter : WITH the objective of providing health benefits to the general public through the Ayurvedic system of medicine, the National Arogya Mela was organised at Visava Ground, Visava Bhaktanivas Complex, Anand Sagar Roa..

HoABL signs Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador for ‘Nagpur Marina’

   Business Reporter : The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), India’s largest branded land developer, on Friday announced Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as the face of HoABL Nagpur Marina, its marquee waterfront plotted developmen..

Aura Park hosts IIM Nagpur’s ‘Rural Immersion Initiative’

   Business Reporter : AURA Conservation Park became the center of a unique learning experience as management students from IIM Nagpur visited the site to engage with rural entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups. The field visit, part of..

ESIC commemorates Foundation Day

   Business Reporter : Observed annually on February 24, ESIC Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in 1952. The 75th Foundation Day observance reaffirms ESIC’s steadfa..

Malika expo opens at Civil Lines

   Business Reporter : Malika The Gulal Gala Edition of the Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition opened its door for the visitors on Friday. Hosted at the Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, this special edition blends festive vibrance with..