Nagpur

MAHAL TENSE ROW OVER AURANGZEB’S TOMB TRIGGERS VIOLENCE

Bajrang Dal activists staged a protest near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mahal around noon on Monday. Videos of the demonstration quickly went viral on social media, which led to outrage among another community. They alleged that the protesters had burned a ‘Chadar’ with Ayat of Quran and four stars, and lodged a complaint at Ganeshpeth Police Station in the evening. Following the complaint, the mob started moving towards Chitnis Park and set afire vehicles on the streets. They also ..

PM Modi to be in city on 30th To grace bhoomipujan of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre with Dr Mohan Bhagwat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr Mohan Bhagwat will grace the bhoomipujan ceremony for the premium centre of Madhav Netralaya on the auspicious occasion of Gudhi Padwa (Hindu New Year) on March 30. The ceremony will start at 10 am...

Nitin Gadkari, Pyare Khan urge people to stay calm

Considering tension in Mahal, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, President of State Minority Commission Pyare Khan, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshvardhan Sapkal, former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, President of Jamia Arabia Islamia Mufti Abdul Kadir Khan have appealed to people to stay calm and maintain peace. Terming the incident as unfortunate, Nitin Gadkari appealed people to not get provoked by any statement. Nagpur hardly witnessed disputes over caste or creed issue...

Lesson learnt NMC to cross ‘Garbage-free City’ hurdle in Swachh Sarvekshan ’25

 By Kaushik Bhattacharya : Launches RRR centres in six zones  Nagpur got ‘zero’ marks last year in ‘Garbage-Free City’ category n Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce (RRR) centres in six zones get functional  Taking..

Devpt turns delight into despair as Ambazari Garden falls on bad days

‘Change is the only constant’ they say, but this change is only good if it benefits the people. The city is undergoing change with ongoing developmental activities for past few years. But not all developmental work has borne fruit for the citizens. Deserted Amabazari garden, a place once vibrant with activities of citizens whole day, is an ideal example of how developmental work can change things but for worse. The ‘Aadya Krantiguru Lahuji Salve Ambazari garden’ was established in 1958 and is spread ..

Tips for CBSE Class XII Economics paper

Economics paper has two parts: A. Macro Economics and B. Indian Economic Development. Section A Macroeconomics is based on economic theories therefore students need to focus on building a strong conceptual foundation by thoroughly understanding key concepts like National Income and it’s methods, aggregate demand/supply, investment, unemployment, investment multiplier, fiscal and monetary policy, money multiplier, etc. Whereas Section B Indian Economic Development is facts-based, which correlates the ..

Tips for attempting AI paper CBSE Class X

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a Skill subject, which can be offered as additional sixth subject along with the existing five compulsory subjects in class X. The AISSE Artificial Intelligence paper is scheduled on March 18 and will be of 2 hours duration. Some of the tips for scoring good marks in Artificial Intelligence theory paper are: Section A has Objective type questions of 24 marks. Solve the MCQ questions whose answer you know well and solve optional questions also as there is no negative ..

Tips and tricks for CBSE Class X IT paper

Information Technology is a crucial subject with real-worldapplications. Mastering IT can enhance your technical skills and boost your overall academic performance. To excel in the subject, follow these strategies: 1. Understand the Importance of IT - IT is not just a subject but a valuable skill for the future. - Approach it seriously rather than taking it casually. 2. Stay Updated with the syllabus - Keep track of syllabus changes and modifications. - Refer to the CBSE-prescribed textbook ..

MLC By-polls BJP names 3 candidates including Sandip Joshi, Dadarao Keche from Vid

Knowing fully well that the number game is in its favour, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named its three candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Council by-polls. These polls are being held for the five seats that fell vacant after the members got elected to the Lower House in the Assembly elections conducted in November 2024. BJP announced the names of three candidates--Sandip Joshi (Nagpur), Dadarao Keche (Arvi) and Sanjay Kenekar (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar)...

In the dark While summer sets in, NMC lacks power to certify water quality at public kiosks

Amidst the heatwave gripping the city even before start of April, and as Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is training its guns on tackling any heat stroke cases, there are some loose ends regarding the availability of drinking water at public places during the summer. Given the recent outbreak Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), purportedly linked to contaminated water supply, there are no regulations to monitor quality of drinking water supply in the public places. As is the tradition, many social organisati..

Gangster killed in Ambazari amid ongoing gang war

A long-standing gang rivalry turned into a murder in the Pandharabodi area of Ambazari Police Station on Sunday morning. A gangster, who was recently released from the jail, brutally murdered another criminal and his accomplices. The deceased has been identified as Deepak Govind Baswante (35), a resident of Pandharabodi. Ambazari Police have registered a murder case against Prashant Ingole alias Khatik (38), Roshan Ganesh Ingole, Rahul alias Chaur Suryawanshi, Gajanan Saneshwar and others. According ..

Good response to ITPI’s discussion on ‘Women shaping cities...’

The Institute of Town Planners India (ITPI), Maharashtra Regional Chapter (MRC), hosted a Panel Discussion recently under the theme ‘Women Shaping Cities: Safety, Leadership, and Inclusive Development’ The event saw active participation from urban planners, civic officials, academics, professionals, and students. Sujit Rodge, Chairman of ITPI MRC, welcomed the attendees and introduced the esteemed panel, including Chief Guest Rashmitha Rao, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, along with Dr Yogesh ..

‘Unauthorised parties promoting drug, liquor consumption’

Staff Reporter : The recent police raid on an illegal Holi party at Four Line Dhaba (FLD) on the Jabalpur-Hyderabad Outer Ring Road has brought to light the growing trend of unauthorised parties in the city. This is not just one case, as many such pa..

Brutal Mob kills ASI, injures 10 cops

An ASI was killed while ten police personnel, including a TI and a Tehsildar, were critically injured in an attack on police team by a group of tribal community at Gadra village under the jurisdiction of Shahpur police station area of Mauganj district, on Saturday evening. Six accused have also been arrested in this connection. The situation in the village is tense but under control. As per details, the police team had gone to village Gadra to save a youth named Sunny Dwivedi held captive by a tribal ..

Water woes: Scarcity takes serious turn in thousands of Buldhana villages

Water scarcity has taken a serious turn in mid-March itself, with thousands of villages being supplied water through tankers and acquired private wells. The culmination of this is the fact that there are signs of water shortage in the Mehkar Assembly constituency, the home constituency of Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Family Welfare and Health, Prataprao Jadhav. Despite satisfactory rainfall during monsoon last year, water scarcity started in the district at the beginning of March this year. ..

Rolling in filth Action on cleanliness offenders on decline

Despite consistently returning with poor results in the Swachh Survekshan every year, the civic authorities seem to have reduced focus on disciplining the citizens regarding cleanliness, reveals data available for years 2022 to 2024, obtained through Right To Information (RTI) application filed by Abhay Kolarkar. The data of Waste Disposal Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) reveals that the number of actions taken by Nuisance Detection Squad (NDS) against people and organisations spreading ..

World owes an incredible debt to Bharat: Desai

“The whole world owes an incredible debt to Bharat,” said Mitra Desai, a renowned author of ‘Treasures of Bharat’, during a thought-provoking talk at the Tamarind Hall, Chitnavis Centre. Organised by Vishwamanthan Research Foundation (VRF), the talk revolved around the richness of Bharat’s legacy, uncovering historical, cultural and intellectual treasures that define the nation. Desai, in her talk, presented and explained with historical accounts, the aftermath of British colonisation...

Of a gadget-glued devolving society

Nothing pains a sensitive heart and a sensible mind than calling one’s own society devolving. But Vijay Phansikar’s profoundly concernful ‘Loud Thinking’ subtly brought this hurting bitter truth to the fore. His earnest appeal to apply the brakes on the nightly culture of staying wide awake before the gadgets rang alarm bells in minds alike of a potential harm being done to the healthy fabric of society by the modern ‘OTT culture’. Nighttime is an irreplaceable time for one to relax, rest, sleep; ..

16 convicts on death row in Ngp Central Jail

NAGPUR Central Jail currently houses 16 convicts who have been awarded the death sentence by various courts.The Nagpur Jail stands second in Maharashtra when it comes to convicts on death row, after Yerwada Jail, which has 21 such convicts. Of these 16 convicts, the case of SampatVasant Dupare, convicted for the rape and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl in Nagpur’s Wadi area, has reached its final stage. His mercy petition was rejected by the President of India, but he has now approached the ..

Tragedies mar Holi festivity SUV falls off Butibori flyoverYouth killed, sister, 3 others injured

A youth was killed while four, including his sister, were injured when a Mahindra 700 SUV fell off the flyover near Butibori T-point area on Wardha Road. The accident occurred on Friday when the driver of the vehicle took a wrong turn on the flyover towards Chandrapur while heading towards Nagpur. The confused driver, in an attempt to fix the mistake, lost control of the SUV. In the process, the speeding SUV hit the protective wall of the flyover and plunged 20 feet below...

Tiger poached in Khapa Forest range; paws, whiskers, teeth missing

In the wake of rising man-animal conflict in Nagpur district in recent time, a case of tiger poaching came to light on Friday when some locals found a carcass of a male tiger lying near Bhangala Nala of Sironji area, under the Khapa Forest Range. After getting the information, a team of Forest Department rushed to the spot and conducted panchnama...

1 killed, 5 hurt as speeding car hits scooter, traffic signal in Somalwada

A young man was killed and five others were injured seriously when a speeding car hit a scooter and then crashed into a traffic signal pole in Somalwada area on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Rishikesh Ramesh Nitnaware (26), from Milind Nagar, Khamla. He worked at a car washing centre. The injured persons are Shekhar Deepakrao Shirbhate (35), from Sneh Nagar; Rohit Vijay Sitapure (24), from Khamla; Kunal Yogesh Jadhav (24); Sushant Ramchandra Kinkar (19); and Ankush Pramod Kalbande (21). ..

NMC gearing up to tackle early heatwave conditions

  Staff Reporter :  As the city is witnessing summer scorch in March itself, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is all set to handle the challenge of heatwave. Dr Abhijit Chaudhari, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator, has issued..

CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses Gadchiroli mining hub, Nagpur airport

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Thursday, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed various issues with him. The major issues that figured in the discussion included Gadchiroli mining hub, Nagpur airport, and the 15th Finance Commission funds to local bodies. Fadnavis informed the Prime Minister about the State Government’s initiative in Gadchiroli district and said that Gadchiroli district was now developing as the ‘Steel City’ of the country. Fadnavis urged the ..

Amravati Airport gets DGCA’s license

In a significant development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Aerodrome License to the Amravati Airport, marking a significant step in enhancing regional air connectivity. The license has paved the way for starting of flight operations at the airport soon. Sharing the happy news on his ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle, State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis uploaded a photo of him receiving the DGCA license from Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) Vice Chairperson ..

Of 47 tigers received, GRC released only three into wild in last nine yrs

Gorewada Rescue Centre (GRC), the only shelter for rescued wild animals in Maharashtra, received more than 47 tigers in last nine years but only 3 tigers were released in the wild from the centre, revealed a data provided by GRC here on Thursday. In the wake of man-animal conflict in the State, the number of rescued big cats also increased drastically in last few years. Like tigers, GRC also received at least 45 leopards between 2015 and 2024 in which only two leopards were released in their natural ..

Senior RSS Pracharak Dr Tatwawadi no more

Dr Shankarrao Tatwawadi, veteran Pracharak and former Sanyojak (Vishwa Vibhag), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), passed away on Wednesday at RSS headquarters in Mahal. He was 92. Born on March 20, 1933, in Nagpur, he dedicated his entire life to the RSS and its global outreach. A brilliant student, Dr Tatwawadi completed his early education in Nagpur. He completed M Sc in Chemistry from Nagpur University. He then pursued his doctoral studies at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He completed post-doctoral ..

In pain, Pili river turns ‘pale’

Pili river, which flows through the northern part of Nagpur and is a left bank tributary of Naag river, is struggling to survive as sewage, garbage, industrial waste, and what not are polluting the water body. The 16.7-km-long river originates in Lava-Dhaba village in Nagpur West and feeds Kanhan-Pench river system. It meets the Naag river in Bharatwada near Pardi in Nagpur East. From its originating site to its meeting point with Naag river at Bharatwada, the river traverses through the most densely ..

Man robbed of Rs 11.40 lakh cash in daylight in Itwari

In a daring daylight robbery, three men looted Rs 11.40 lakh cash from a man in Itwari under the jurisdiction of Lakadganj Police Station, on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred around 3.30 pm when the victim, Sheikh Muzaffar alias Guddu (48), a resident of Timki Police Post, was carrying the cash for Kiran Chinchamalatpure, owner of Pratavi Metal Tin Nal Chowk. Muzaffar had just withdrawn the money from HDFC Bank’s Telephone Exchange Square Branch, and was en route to ..

Trigonometric Survey Museum to come up near Zero Mile Stone

Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will establish the Great Trigonometric Survey Museum adjoining Zero Mile Stone as part of is beautification and development project. The Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC), during its meeting held on Wednesday, gave the green signal to the civic body for carrying out the ambitious development work that would further enhance beauty of the heritage site. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is providing funds from its CSR Head to NMC for the necessary work at Zero Mile ..

‘Holika Dahan’ at 999 places in city

The city is gearing up for Holi and Rangpanchami to be celebrated on Thursday and Friday respectively. The celebrations will begin with ‘Holika Dahan’ at 999 locations across the city. The City police have cast a strict security blanket with 2,000 additional personnel deployed across Nagpur to ensure peace during the festivity. Last year, Holi was celebrated at 921 places, but this year, the number has increased. Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal has directed the Zonal DCPs to take all ..

Trimurti Nagar Glow Garden Nagpur by Night

When the darkness falls, luminous artistry comes to life in Trimurti Nagar Glow Garden. Nagpur by Night looks more beautiful here, with the statues of animals and birds glowing with light and life. A mesmerising blend of artistry, technology, and creat..

JUSTICE DONE, FINALLY: Savarkar Nagar residents breathe fresh air after court ruling

When citizens fight for their rights, then the administration has no other go but to bow down. The best example is the demolition of food park in Savarkar Nagar garden. Here citizens fought, tried to convince civic body but did not get response. Finally, they knocked the doors of the court and justice was done. The court asked the civic body to immediately raze the food park and let people breath fresh air. With the blessings of some politicians, a contractor had constructed a food park inside this ..

DCM Shinde to form committee on Gunthewari

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde, in State Assembly on Tuesday, announced to constitute a committee that will discuss various issues related to Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), Nagpur Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (NMRDA), open space, Gunthewari and other issues. He said the committee will take all aspects into account and submit a detailed report. He was replying to the issues raised by Nagpur’s MLAs Pravin Datke, Krishna Khopde and Vikas Thakre related to NIT and NMRDA. ..

Pohra river A sad tale of slow, sure death

Pohra river is a fine example to narrate the story of the city’s unplanned expansion at the cost of natural water streams. Pohra river is the second tributary of the Naag river after Pili river, which is also struggling for its existence. Though the river’s origin remains untraceable, it flows from Yashoda Nagar in South West Nagpur and joins the Naag river after passing through Jaitala Road, Trimurti Nagar, Sahakar Nagar, Somalwada, Manish Nagar, Besa, Narsala and then proceeds towards Kanhan. In ..

State announces forest medals 9 foresters from Nagpur Divn honoured

Government of Maharashtra, on Tuesday, declared forest medals to honour outstanding employees of the Forest Department for their exceptional work during the years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-2023. Chandrapur Forest Academy of Administration and Management (CFAAM), a nationally recognised institution, selected 76 forest employees throughout the State, ranging from forest guards to deputy conservators of forests, working across various wings such as territorial, wildlife, social forestry, and the Forest ..

Midtown Marwadi Yuva Manch

Midtown Marwadi Yuva Manch organised Women’s Day programme during which Anjali Mantri, President of Manch, Chetna Tank, Dr Neeta Sharma, Pushpa Mantri, were prominently present. Several group activities, and games were organised and prizes were also distributed. Organisers Puja Rathi, Meenakshi Paliwal, Aarti Mittal, Payal Chandak, Priyanka Tiwari, Kevila Sharma, Pushpa Kakani, Ritu Sharma, Publicity Head, worked hard for event’s success. Dr Prachi Agrawal proposed a vote of thanks...

Illegal teak tree felling case: Inquiry committee wants more time to explore other angles

The inquiry committee, which is formed to investigate the illegal Teak wood felling case of Parseoni taluka, has started probing the number of teak trees illegally felled in forest fringes mainly near the agriculture fields in the taluka. In its interim report, the committee informed that the illegal felling of Teak wood took place not only inside the forest area but also in forest fringes. In the recently held review meeting held at the Divisional Commissionerate in city, the revenue minister of ..

Man threatens to blow up doctor’s hospital, demands Rs 11 crore

A man threatened a city doctor that he would blow up his hospital using a vehicle loaded with gas cylinders and demanded Rs 11 crore to settle a land deal for the hospital. Dhantoli Police have registered a case against Neeraj Radheshyam Gandhi, a resident of Vijayanand Society, Wardha Road, based on a complaint filed by Dr Mahesh Chandulal Fulwani (55) of Shrikrishna Hospital, Dhantoli. According to police, Dr Fulwani was searching for land to construct a hospital. His friend, Narendra Gandhi, showed ..

Bullion merchant duped of Rs 2.34 crore in gold fraud

A bullion merchant was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.34 crore after selling 2.14 kg of gold to a person on trust. Pratap Nagar Police have registered a case against Rahul Nareshchandra Khabia alias Jain, a resident of Nalawade Layout, following a complaint from Jayant Vasantrao Palkar (49), a bullion trader from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar square, Trimurti Nagar. According to police, Palkar owns a jewellery shop named Shri Saptashrungi Jewellers. Jain is involved in the maize trading business...

Beltarodi Police arrests thief, detects two theft cases

Beltarodi Police arrested a man and detained a minor in connection with two theft cases. The accused has been identified as Tushar Rajesh Raut (19), resident of Shrikrupa Nagar, Besa. According to police, the accused were involved in the two theft cases. Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Raut...

SCZCC’s Stree Mahotsav concludes on a high note

The three-day ‘Stree Mahotsav’ hosted by South Central Zone Cultural Centre under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India from March 8 to mark International Women’s Day concluded on a high note. Dr Maheshchandra Shandilya, former Research and Publication Officer, Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture was the chief guest for the concluding ceremony. The last day started with ‘Vhay, Me Savitri Boltey’ monoact produced by Prof Ram Shewalkar Pratishthan, Nagpur and enacted by Pooja Pimpalkar...

Another library forgotten Waiting for electrification since long

Recently, The Hitavada published a report regarding an abandoned library in the Binaki Mangalwari area, built around 2015 but that never had the fortune of opening for the students. The readers of the paper have reported another such library waiting for its opening in the Untkhana area, the Haribhau Awale library, situated behind Arihant hospital. Built on Public Utility Land (PUL), ‘The Hitavada’ found the structure of the building standing tall in all its glory, looking all set to be opened. Sapna, ..

Another object falls from NHAI flyover, this time on Katol Road

Flyovers of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) are back in the news as yet another instance of a falling object from high occurred on Tuesday in the city. This time the incident was reported from Katol Road, where the Sadar flyover bifurcates into two paths, one heading towards Koradi and the other heading to Katol Road. A motorist, Neeraj Vyas, was travelling in his four-wheeler, heading to a nearby bank on Katol Road...

Focus on Vidarbha Rs 1,460 cr for Gosikhurd, Rs 500 cr for Steel Hub in Gadchiroli proposed

First budget of the Mahayuti Government under dispensation of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saw renewed focus on hinterland of Vidarbha as State vowed to wrap up mega national irrigation project, Gosikhurd by June 2026. An allocation of Rs 1,460 crore is proposed for the year 2025-26, said Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in his budget speech. The project has created an irrigation capacity of Rs 12,332 hectares by December 2024, said the Minister...

Nagpur’s per capita nominal net distt domestic product crosses Rs 3.22 lakh

IN A positive reflection of the State Government’s consistent efforts in improving the economic indicators of Nagpur district, the latest Economic Survey of Maharashtra (2024-25) brings out that the district’s per capita nominal Net District Domestic Product (NDDP) was Rs 3,22,927 in 2023-24. This is above the average per capita district income of Maharashtra (Rs 2,78,681) and all India (Rs 1,88,892). With this per capita NDDP, Nagpur stood fourth in the State. Mumbai topped the chart with per capita ..

New-age hustlers Internships, volunteering shaping career-ready students

Balancing textbooks with team meetings, lectures with deadlines, and college events with professional responsibilities, today’s undergraduates are doing more than just earning a degree. They are diving headfirst into internships and volunteering before they land their first full-time job, gaining real-world experience that no classroom can fully impart. So, what drives them to take on this extra challenge? How are these experiences shaping their confidence, adaptability, and career trajectory? To ..

State approves Rs 224 crore for LITU

In a major development, Maharashtra Government has in-principle approved a Rs 223,59,87,000 proposal of various construction works in Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LITU). The proposal, which included work of administrative building, buildings of various departments, workshop, mess building, laboratory and some other work was sent to the Government. The original proposal was of Rs 310.96 crore. It was given to Public Works Department for technical scrutiny. It was checked by PWD ..

SSH Nagpur performs first robotic heart surgery

In a major achievement, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Super Speciality Hospital successfully performed its first robot-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), marking a significant advancement in cardiac care for the region. This is likely the first such surgery conducted in any Government-run medical institute in India, bringing world-class technology to patients who otherwise cannot afford high-end treatment. The complex procedure was carried out under the visionary ..

NCS hosts Sufi, Ghazal concert

The Nagpur Cultural Society (NCS) delivered an evening of Sufi and Ghazal music, featuring the internationally acclaimed artist, Pooja Gaitonde, at Adityvaas on Sunday. Gaitonde performed a series of classic renditions, including ‘Chaap Tilak’, ‘Halka Halka Suroor’, ‘Tumko Dekha Toh’, ‘Afreen Afreen’, ‘Biba Sada’, ‘Hoshwalon Ko Khabar’, ‘Mere Rashq-e-Qamar’, ‘Abhi Na Jao Chodkar’, ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aaya’, ‘Sajada + Kun Faya Kun’, ‘Sani Ik Pal Na Janu Mein Kaun + Ghum Charakhara + Kesariya’ and ‘Aaj ..