Expressing concern over declining population growth rate, Sarsanghachalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children a woman gives birth to in her lifetime, should be at least 3, well above the present one of 2.1. He was speaking as a chief guest at the silver jubilee annual celebration of Kathale Pariwar at the Platinum Jubilee Hall of the BRA Mundle School, South Ambazari Road. About 400 members of the Kathale ..

A youth caused a stir in Pardi area on Sunday evening when he climbed onto a flyover and triggered a scene of panic among the passers-by. Many thought he was attempting to commit suicide and a concerned citizen quickly alerted the Pardi Police. The police rushed to the spot and the Fire Service Department also joined the rescue operation. After about an hour-and-a-half, they managed to safely bring the youth down. The young man, identified only as Sunil, told the police his name but did not reveal ..

In today’s world, information is abundant but credibility cannot be assured, and hence the role of journalism is more critical than ever. Because, credibility forms the fabric of journalism, stressed to Dr Moiz Mannan Haque, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. To understand the evolution of journalism and media, ‘The Hitavada’ spoke to Dr Haque, who carries experience of 15 years in Mass Communication preceded by a decade in active journalism. ..

The 5-km stretch of Kamptee Road from LIC Square to Automotive Square within the city limits is in dispute as none of the agencies is willing to take ownership and thus the stretch remains in dire straits owing to non-maintenance. The agencies like State Public Works Department (PWD), and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) have denied the maintainance of road being their responsibility. As is common, during the monsoon period, the tar roads deteriorate very fast and they need to be ..

The minimum temperature across Vidarbha increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius due to the landfall of Cyclone Fengal in Bay of Bengal on Saturday afternoon. Despite overcast weather, no rainfall occurred in the region. On Saturday, Nagpur city witnessed partially cloudy skies in the afternoon while minimum temperature was on the higher side in the morning. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. The coastal region is predicted ..

“Nagpur is a pool of musical talent, and youngsters must pursue their passion with dedication and balance in every aspect of life, including their studies, to achieve greatness and make their country proud,” said Shekhar Ravjiani, renowned singer and music composer, while speaking at the grand finale of the first ever ‘Global Indian Stars’, a talent hunt contest hosted by Global Indian International School (GIIS), held on Saturday. Aarav Junankar, Naavya Pankey and Shravani Kamble emerged victorious ..

With kids around, an usual family conversation veered to environmental issues. A grown-up told the children about microplastic pollution assuming dangerous proportions. Suddenly, the little girl in the group said, “If we adapt to microplastics, someday in future my mother will offer me a plate full of colourful plastic granules in breakfast.” Everybody burst into laughter, but soon realised that her voice had an element of fun and seriousness both at the same time. Another comment from a boy of ..

The issue of around 1.5 lakh people who have applied for regularisation of their plots under Maharashtra Gunthewari Developments (Regulations Upgradation and Control) Act still hasn’t been resolved. Implementation of an existing rule by Nagpur Metropolitan Regulatory Development Authority (NMRDA), making it mandatory to leave 10% plot land for Public Utility (PU), has created a situation of confusion. NMRDA has decided to follow the condition given in Gunthewari Act’s section 3 (2) (a), according ..

Despite efforts taken by the Police Department with limited resources, public participation in curbing traffic violations is waning. It is evident from the fact that the traffic violation fine dues have crossed a whopping Rs 150 crore mark. Every year it keeps mounting with cops finding themselves helpless. On an average, every year, of the total amount of fine, less than 20 per cent is paid by violators. Rest remains unpaid and police have to approach court for its recovery. Some cases get resolved ..

IN YET another hit-n-run case, a 35-year-old biker was killed after being hit by a rashly-driven Land Rover Discovery SUV near Tapasya Vidyalaya on Manewada Ring Road in Hudkeshwar area in the small hours of Friday. The SUV driver sped away fearing arrest. The deceased, identified as Samuel Narendra Trivedi, was a resident of Flat No. 102, New Aakash Nagar. Samuel had gone to meet his friend in Dhantoli...

Traffic Police Booths set-up throughout the city by Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) at 78 locations are coming in handy for the traffic police constables. These traffic police booths are protecting them from the chilling winds, scorching heat and monsoon rain. One of the notable developments under this initiative is the introduction of smart traffic booths which are helping in traffic management systems. These Smart Traffic Booths not only aim to streamline the ..

THE growing menace of drug trafficking in Nagpur has met a formidable adversary in the form of two highly trained narcotics detection dogs -- ‘Surya’ and ‘Max’ -- who are playing an essential role in the city’s fight against the illegal drug trade. As part of the city’s “Nagpur Drug-Free” initiative spearheaded by Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Singal, the duo, both three-year-old German Shepherds, have been instrumental in a series of successful drug busts, leading to multiple arrests of drug-peddlers..

Change is the crux of any technology and people too have learned the technique of adopting new things. Sometimes one gets bored by new technology and starts going back to old type. In this mobile era, there are several people comfortable with the landline phones. Picking that particular point, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to reintroduce its landline phones, but in a different way. The handsets are same but there is a change in technology of its operation. In the era where mobility ..

The bicycle that brought a revolution in commuting and short distance travel is facing tough times because of a slowdown in the sector. It’s popularity is being kept alive by kids, adventure enthusiasts and health-conscious people these days. Yet this year has seen low demand from customers. “The demand for the bicycles has dropped becuase of economic conditions. In the past two years the demand of bicycles was phenomenal and witnessed a big leap. This demand of bicycles has dropped this year because ..

Central Railway has become the first zone of Indian Railways to introduce the on-line issuance of the Divyangjan Card. This marks a significant step towards enhancing accessibility for differently-abled passengers. The new initiative, accessible through the website divyangjanid.indianrail.gov.in, enables Divyangjan passengers to conveniently apply for their card on-line. The facility ends the need for physical visits to the Divisional Railway Manager’s (DRM) office. This progressive move allows Divyangjan ..

A REMARKABLE 12-headed sculpture of ‘Mahasadashiv,’ dating back to the 3rd-7th century CE, housed at the Rai Bahadur Dr Hiralal Museum in the Post Graduate Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), has been identified as one of the rarest of its kind in the world. Though detailed studies of the form are limited, the sculpture has garnered growing interest from scholars eager to research its iconographic significance. Shiva, ..

Weddings are seen as a celebration of love, unity, and tradition. But in pursuit of status and extravagance, the ceremonies lead to staggering amounts of food waste, single-use plastics, and non-biodegradable decor, raising critical questions about the sustainability of such celebrations. The concern has forced a rethink on the way people plan weddings, and possibility of eco-friendly alternatives that honour both — tradition and environment. But the question remains, can eco-friendly weddings be ..

Appreciating the gesture of Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in support of the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the post of the Chief Minister of the State, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, State Bharatiya Janata Party President, said, “The person of the stature of Eknath Shinde showing magnanimity by extending his support by which giving more importance to mega alliance must be lauded. It will make NDA stronger and strengthen the Mahayuti. I extend my gratitude towards Eknath ..

A total of 131 types of bird species were recorded in Wardha district during the celebration of Bird Week. All bird species are recorded on the World e-Bird website. Bird watchers of Wardha district recorded winter and local migratory, vulnerable and endangered bird species. It may be noted that Maharashtra is the only State to celebrate Bird Week. Staring from the birthday of renowned nature writer Maruti Chitampalli on November 5 to world renowned ornithologist, Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Salim ..

As the Gorewada Rescue Centre is running out of space to accomodate rescued tigers and leopards, the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) is going to expand its capacity by adding 20 more cages. Currently, there are 10 cages for tigers, 20 cages for leopards, five cages for small mammals, five cages for sloth bears, five cages for monkeys and six cages for herbivores in Gorewada Rescue Centre. However, this capacity has already been exhausted...

The Crime Branch of the City Police has caught a gang of thieves who were stealing only Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta cars. The thieves were using special gadgets to change the key software of the cars. These gadgets are so advanced that only people who work with the company could use them. The police found out about the gang after catching four people who worked together and stole cars in different locations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Maharashtra...

The Winter Session of Maharashtra State Legislature is likely to begin either on December 9 or 17, 2024, provided Government starts functioning as per the rule. Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Vijayalaxmi Bidari has reviewed the preparations and expressed satisfaction. After the election result, political situation has changed completely in the State. MahaYuti is trying to resolve the leadership crisis as to who will become next Chief Minister. On Tuesday, Eknath Shinde resigned and the Governor ..

  Staff Reporter : Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday, said that Jyeshtha Nagrik Mandals should work for the welfare of senior citizens of the city and the government is always there to help such organisations. Gad..

After successfully upgrading Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Punjab to 4G, now Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has aimed at upgrading its 1.45 lakh BTS towers all over India. Four cities in Maharashtra have been selected where the all the existing BTS towers are to be upgraded to 4G with Nagpur among them. The other three cities include Pune, Nashik & Kolhapur. In Nagpur district there are 774 BTS towers which presently support 2G & 3G network. With rise in use, the capacity needed to be increased. ..

Nagpur’s traffic is facing a severe problem due to unsynchronized traffic signals. The city has over 170 traffic signals; however, none of them are synchronized which resulted into vehicles to stop at every signal one after another. This leads to longer travel times and increased traffic congestion. Traffic signal synchronization is a traffic engineering technique that coordinates green light timings at intersections to reduce delays and improve traffic flow. It estimate when a group of vehicles will ..