For next three-days, the office of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, will remain closed to enable through sanitisation of entire building in aftermath of spike in COVID-19 cases among employees. Confirming the development, Y H Rathod, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Infrastructure), talking to The Hitavada said technically only one day office would remain closed, that is on Friday, while on Saturday and Sunday are already holidays...

DRUG trafficker Javed alias Baccha Khan, who was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, died under mysterious circumstances in Central Jail on Wednesday. Owing allegiance to dreaded gangster Feroz alias Abu Khan, Javed alias Baccha Ataullah Khan (36) was arrested along with his close aide Arshad Ahmed by Anti-Narcotic Cell of the Crime Branch from Azad Nagar, Tajbagh, last year...

COVID-19 outbreak is going to hit hard the revenue receipts of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe estimated it may be around Rs. 1500 crores. The pandemic has put pressure on economic activity which in turn impacted GST collection that is now main source of revenue for civic body. Since State Government has already implemented 33 per cent cut, NMC has to depend on i..

SUDDEN surge in on-line frauds prompted city police to start an independent Cyber Police Station. Arrangement of adequate staff, including officers and other paraphernalia has been made to start functioning of the new police station exclusively to tackle cyber crimes. The existing Cyber Crime Cell which was set up in 2005, would be converted into a full-fledged Cyber Police Station with powers to register and detect cases under the Information Technology Act...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented health emergency. But with the administrative machinery busy fighting the health crisis, the Naxal movement is slowly gaining momentum in Chandrapur district as well as adjoining Telangana. Highly placed sources in the Police Department said that officials of district administration and police department are busy with lockdown related duties and taking advantage of this, the outlaws have started reviving their near dead groups since last one month. ..

In a good news for students, the criteria to get admission to Under Graduate course of Architecture has been eased. Now, the aspirants need to be 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) subjects. Even those pursuing three-year diploma become eligible if they score even 35% with Mathematics as one of the subjects...

Maharashtra Government has scrapped Baliraja Chetana Abhiyan, a scheme meant for stopping farmers’ suicides in Yavatmal district of Vidarbha and Osmanabad district of Marathwada. Revenue and Forest Department of State Government issued a Government Resolution (GR) in this regard on Wednesday, citing the reason that ‘there was no decline in cases of farmers’ suicides and it was observed that the scheme was not effective.’ The scheme was started as a pilot project in the year 2015 by the erstwhile Government ..

On Wednesday, Nagpur district registered 269 new coronavirus positive cases in one single day taking the cumulative number to such cases 5,609. With 13 more deaths due to COVID-19, the total number of fatalities has reached 141. Meanwhile, 83 more coronavirus positive persons have recovered in Nagpur city taking the cumulative number of such persons to 3,581...

The City Police have tightened security across the city, especially in sensitive areas, ahead of bhoomipujan of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. Along with personnel of city police, two companies of State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and six platoons of Riot Control Police (RCP) will be deployed for bandoabst duties. ..

Nagpur city registered a spike of COVID-19 cases as 235 tested positive in one single day on Tuesday. With these the cumulative positive number reached 5,340. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is again in action as the Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe himself is taking several measures. But, according to medicos, the results of those measures may bear fruits in near future. ..

Nagpur rains broke the season’s record on Monday. Heavy downpour since Sunday night caused water-logging across city. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Nagpur received 157.2 mm rainfall in last 24 hours which was the fourth highest for the city so far. On Monday, Nagpur was the rainiest place in the country and seventh rainiest in the World. On July 15 last, the city had received 100.8 mm rainfall which was the highes..

Whatever we do, from our behaviour to our eating habits, exercise, sleep everything is all Ayurved. In fact Ayurved guides about following the proper lifestyle if everybody follows it then all will stay away from any kind of diseases. ‘The Hitavada’ talked to some Ayurved experts of city who said, Ayurved is lifestyle and lifestyle means Ayurved. They are not different. “Ayurved has given directions on how to live disease-free life. It guides us from how to brush, do the oil massage before bath, when ..

A total of 139 more COVID-19 persons were discharged from care centres across city on Monday. With this, the cumulative number of recovered persons reached 3,378. Meanwhile, the city registered 81 new coronavirus positive cases and 12 more deaths due to the virus, in one single day. With these many cases, the cumulative number of coronavirus positive cases reached 5,105 while that of deaths mounted to 115. Nagpur is endeavoring in containing coronavirus pandemic by taking several measures. A Task ..

The not-so-good behaviour of coronavirus positive asymptomatic patients in Government hospitals, made a city doctor, Dr Rajesh Swarnakar, knock the doors of Supreme Court. He approached Supreme Court and fought with a motto so that the frontline healthworkers in Government hospitals should not suffer. He urged the court that asymptomatic patients behave in a wayward manner bringing the morale of healthworkers down..

The latest Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report based on analysis of data for the year 2018, reveals that Particulate Matter (PM) pollution has affected life expectancy across the country, Maharashtra, and Vidarbha. The data reveals that particulate pollution has increased by a whopping 78 per cent in Vidarbha in two decades. Against this backdrop, the report indicates that if World Health Organisation (WHO) standard for particulate pollution are met, life expectancy of people of Vidarbha can increase ..

The contractor from Nasik and his supervisor went absconding and switched off their mobile phone after they were booked by Bela police for causing death of five workers due to their negligence. The workers were killed on Saturday after a gas tank exploded...

Unit No. 1 of Crime Branch arrested a youth with a pistol and two live cartridges from Ajni area on Tuesday. The accused was identified as Yash alias Bibi Anil Patil (21), a resident of New Kailas Nagar, Ajni. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Crime Bran..

SENSATION prevailed in the district after a gas tank exploded on Saturday afternoon killing five workers on the spot. The incident took place in Manas Agro industries and infrastructure Limited at Bela village in Umred tehsil of Nagpur district...

Shripad Keshav Chitale, noted historian and archaeological researcher, passed away on Saturday early morning due to brain haemorrhage. As soon as the news about his sad demise spread, condolences started pouring in. Chitale was 69...

INDIA has a good recovery rate of more than 64 per cent in COVID-19 cases. The country’s case fatality rate at 2.21 per cent is one of the lowest in the world. Most patients affected by coronavirus are recovering and going home, but they face a huge social stigma after recovery. They are shunned by their relatives, friends, and society in general. Social distancing has turned into social discrimination. Most recovered patients ‘The Hitavada’ talked to said that they felt like a ‘criminal’ after coming ..

Capping intense speculation among citizens, there was unanimity among public representatives and also among administration that there would not be any lockdown in the city. Since last fortnight city was abuzz with talks about impending lockdown together with curfew in view of rising cases of coronavirus patients. But a meeting of public representatives, called by Mayor Sandip Joshi on Friday at NMC Central Office, ruled out need for a lockdown as the situation is well under control. Mayor while explaining ..

Dr Nitin Raut, Guardian Minister of district, expressed concern over the increase in spread of COVID-19 in the district in July as compared to June. Stressing that lockdown was not an option, he asked the senior officers to work in a co- ordinated manner to reduce number of deaths in Nagpur city as well as rural areas. At the same time, he said, people must be sensitised about maintaining self-discipline. Dr Raut issued the directions in a meeting held at Divisional Commissionerate here on Friday ..

CRIME Branch on Friday trapped Neelima Neeraj Jaiswal, the third wife of hardcore extortionist Sahil alias Sameer Khurshid Sayyad, wanted for her involvement with her husband and others, in a property grabbing case registered at Pachpaoli Police Station. According to Police, Ravishankar Purshottam Sahare (57) had purchased Quarter No No 4/1, MIG, Housing Board Colony, Vaishali Nagar, from Vasudha Vasudeo Rupde in November 2019. After Vasu..

Mogarkasa, a neglected natural spot situated 20 km away from Paoni on Nagpur-Jabalpur Highway, is being revived by Forest Department at a cost of Rs one crore for tourist activities. The secluded spot with scenic beauty was open for tourism over three-and-a-half decades ago, where a handful of tourists continue to visit even today. This destination never became popular because of less sighting of wild animals and lack of facilities. Now, wit..

Closed for about four-and-a-half months due to novel coronavirus pandemic, malls and market places would re-open under the Mission Begin Again campaign. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued necessary directives for unlocking them from August 5 onwards. Malls and market complexes can look forward to brisk busines..

Shiv Sena has appointed Dushyant Chaturvedi, MLC as its in-charge Contact Head for Nagpur city. The appointment has been made by the order of Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Party President Uddhav Thackeray. Chaturvedi will work as in-charge contact head for Nagpur Mahanagar...

The workers of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday handed over a memorandum of demands to the Deputy Director General of Forest (Centre) to take measures for the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. The memorandum has stated, “The total forest area surrounded by Nagpur and nearby districts in Vidarbha is 2765 sq kms...

Bajaj Nagar police have booked a person who duped a woman by posing as an office of RAW. The accused, identified as Rajesh Singh, hails from Ranchi, Jharkhand and in past has also duped partner of Vipul Shah, film producer, by posing as RAW officer. Rajesh’s wife alleged that former after tying knot with her allegedly defrauded her to tune of Rs one crore by fraudulently transferring her property. Rajesh met with Renuka, the complainant at a restaurant and they soon came close...

Tenth day of the 12th month of lunar calendar Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the sacrificial teachings of Prophet Abraham. The monotheist - whom The Almighty has referred to as most clement, tender-hearted, intent upon turning to God again and again – propagated peace and just social order. Associating partners with God undermines the very spirit of a just social order. History and the present state of the world is wi..

Dr B G Katpatal, an eminent scientist, who spent his life doing research on cattle, left for heavenly abode on July 18, 2020. He was a fine example of personality with malice towards none, honesty, straight-forward approach, and full of empathy for all, and still successful in achieving what he strived for. Born at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and educated at Government Veterinary College, Jabalpur, and Madras; and University of Illinois, USA, Dr Katpatal achieved several milestones...

Samiksha Rajkapoor Parate, a student of JP English School, who topped city in SSC Class 10 examination, on Wednesday, with 99.4 per cent marks, believes that regular study and hard work helped her excel in the examination. Samiksha achieved her goal without any coaching class...

Himanshu Lalit Bokade, a student of Kurvey’s New Model High School and Junior College cannot see the world around him but that did not deter him from chasing his dreams as he aced SSC Class 10 examination by scoring 92 per cent marks. With this, Himanshu became the probable second topper in the State and probable topper in Vidarbha in visually handicapped category...

Around 40 per cent of the work of Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg from Nagpur to Mumbai has been completed so far and now the emphasis is on development of new towns along the route. In fact, at the given pace, Nagpur-Igatpuri leg of Samruddhi Mahamarg will be operational by December 2021, said Radheshyam Mopalwar, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). MSRDC is nodal agency for the ambitious project...

A PERSON may just be a statistic in the world, but he is the world for his children. The loss of his father just two days before a milestone exam did not shake the determination of Harsh Tilochand Kaley, who scored 96.40 per cent marks (best of five subjects) in the State Secondary School Certificate exam, results for which were declared on Wednesday. A student of Pt Bachcharaj Vyas Vidyalaya, Harsh, while talking to ‘The Hitavada’, said, “It was my father’s dream...

Students of civic schools excelled in the Secondary School Certification (SSC) examination. The results announced on Wednesday showed an increase of 35 per cent over last year’s passing percentage. The passing per centage of SSC students this year is 85.25 per cent and in 12 schools the score was 90 per cent and more showcasing that limitations did not limit the outcome. Jayanta Alone, a student of Durga Nagar Marathi Medium School has topped among NMC school students while Sameer Jambhulkar from ..