Jan Sangharsh Samiti, a city-based organisation, has sent a letter to Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, urging him to respond to the appeal for peace talks by proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist) only if they disband their organisation, disclose names of their urban fronts, and declare full faith in the Constitution of India. Datta Shirke, President, Jan Sangharsh Samiti, Nagpur, stated in a letter to Shah that CPI (Maoist) appealing peace talks was good but it should be responded to subject ..

Maharashtra will get Gujarat’s Vantara-like wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre soon and the State Government is also considering the name ‘Surya Tara’ for the project. Ganesh Naik, Forest Minister, Government of Maharashtra, on Thursday said, “I have instructed my department to explore the possibility of creating a Vantara-like sanctuary in Maharashtra. We have identified a land in Thane district which is situated near Samruddhi Mahamarg for this wildlife sanctuary.” Naik was in city for two days ..

To beat the searing heat, Central Railway has reactivated the mist cooling system at Nagpur Railway Station. The move is to ensure passenger comfort during the harsh summer months. The system started from April 8 onwards, as temperatures in the region tend to soar above 45 degrees Celsius. This system offers a much-needed respite for passengers waiting at the station. The advanced mist cooling set-up is designed to reduce ambient temperature by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, creating a noticeably cooler ..

Even as temperature continues to soar, the fire-fighters were on their toes to tackle yet another instance of big fire incident on Wednesday. At around 3.30 pm,fire broke out at a godown stocking fire-crackers, sanitary material and glass adjoining Vaishali Nagar fly-over on Mehendibagh Road and the Fire and Emergency Services Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation. The estimated loss to the property is around Rs 3 crore. The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. Due to presence of flammable ..

Butibori flyover may open for vehicular traffic within a period of one month, if everything goes off smoothly. As per reports, post-long discussion and consultation with experts, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) finalised the restoration of the damaged portion of the new bridge. The work is slated to gather pace in days to come. For the same, Nagpur Rural Police have again notified diversion of vehicle to ensure that the section below the fly-over remains free from any traffic snarls which ..

Staff Reporter :   Four police stations on highways Construction to be completed quickly, says Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule  Of these six police stations, four would cover crucial highways in the Nagpur d..

To counter the stance of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), energy experts and associations in Maharashtra are gearing-up to oppose any review of the tariff order for control period of 2025-30 passed by Maharashtra Energy Regulatory Commission (MERC). R B Goenka, a well-known energy analyst, said that he has submitted his petition to MERC against MSEDCL petition for staying the new tariff order. Besides, Goenka revealed that two more industry associations are also ..

M/s Arunodaya Coal Agency has lost its Rs 103 crore coal transportation contract with Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) after the company was found to be indulging in coal theft. The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench, led by Justices Nitin Sambre and Vrushali Joshi, dismissed the agency’s appeal. The agency had challenged WCL’s decision to terminate the contract and blacklist the company for two years over the theft incident. The agency, owned by Koshor Sankhala, had a contract with WCL from May 2022 to ..

Sitabuldi Police have registered a case against eight persons for defrauding The Dharampeth Mahila Multistate Co-op Society Ltd of Rs 1.20 crore. The accused allegedly conspired to sell mortgaged agricultural land to a buyer, using forged documents. The accused have been identified as Dudharam Lodkuji Sawwalakhe, a resident of Gajanan Nagar, Omkar Nagar; Pranita Dudharam Sawwalakhe; Ranjit Natthusingh Naukaria; Meera Natthusingh Naukaria; Manisha Ranjit Naukaria; Jagdish Naukaria, all residents of ..

Schools are facing persisting problems in conducting unified examinations for Class 1 to 9. The examinations are beginning from Tuesday and majority of schools haven’t received the question papers as per the number of students enrolled. Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Sanstha Mahamandal (MRSSM), Executive Member Ravindra Fadnavis pointed out that if the schools don’t receive question papers in adequate number, then they won’t be able to hold examinations. Despite stiff opposition from school managments, ..

Amid a sharp fall in oil prices in the international markets, Government on Monday increased the Excise Duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each. However, there will be no change in retail prices for the general public. Amit Gupta, President of the Vidarbha Petroleum Dealers Association (VPDA) told ‘The Hitavada’ that the there will be no impact of hike in Excise Duty on the fuel prices. Petrol price will remain same at Rs 104.02 per liter while diesel will continue its price tag of Rs 90.59 ..

Power supply in Gorewada area was affected for over 24 hours post horrific mishap of Sunday that snuffed out life of Zahoor Hasan, a notable personality in the city and an expert in the field of automobile engineering. Hasan, who was well known for his passion for cars, died in most unfortunate manner while driving a high end four-wheeler. The mishap occurred after the driver of a tipper failed to control the speed of the heavy vehicle after its brakes failed and it rammed into Hasan’s car and flattened ..

The city is witnessing construction of new roads and concretisation of old roads regularly. The condition of the roads are bad not only in the city but also the peripheral roads of the city are suffering through lack of maintenance. The Old Kamptee Road is largely used by commuters from Kamptee and neighbouring areas to Kalamna market and also, to reach the city. This city is also used by the transporters from Kalamna market. The heavy traffic on this road has resulted in the damage of the road, resulting ..

“THE Indian Constitution, which has pictures of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita on its pages, will play a crucial role in establishing Ram Rajya of Mahatma Gandhi’s dreams in the country,” said Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Fadnavis was speaking at the inauguration of the shobhayatra taken out from Shri Ram Adhyatma Mandir, Ram Nagar, on Sunday. Organised by Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh, the shobhayatra was in its golden jubilee year. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and ..

Fire destroyed property worth Rs 5.75 crore in a wood products manufacturing unit at Maa Umiya Industrial Estate, Kapsi, Bhandara Road. The fire incident occurred on Ram Navami on Sunday. Presence of combustible material helped the spread of flames in the entire unit. Given the intensity of fire, all the fire brigade units including that of NMC, NMRDA, MIHAN, and nearby Municipal Council were given call to douse the raging inferno. The Fire and Emergency Services Department of NMC got the call about ..

A case has been filed against multiple employees of Hexaware Technologies Limited in Mihan for allegedly defrauding the company of over Rs 4.83 crore through a fake refunds scam. The complainant, Arvind Vinod Malgund (41), General Manager at the company, and a resident of Jayanti Nagari, Besa-Pipala Road, discovered the fraud during a routine data check by the company’s quality team. It was revealed that several employees had been issuing refunds to customers without getting the goods returned as ..

  By Vaishnavi Pillay With the preparations for the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela gaining momentum, spiritual and cultural leaders are voicing their vision to widen the scope of this ancient pilgrimage. One such voice is that of Satish Kate, a ret..

  Staff Reporter The bus terminus at Morbhavan and Ganeshpeth, which have been awaiting development for years, will now be modernised with advanced facilities. The Government has decided to build both terminuses to five-star standards. Stat..

  Staff Reporter In a major security initiative for this year’s Shri Ram Navami Shobhayatra, the City Police are deploying cutting-edge technology to monitor the Shobhayatra route to ensure a peaceful and smooth procession. The Shobha..

Taking into consideration the pace of urbanisation, Maharashtra Government has conceptualised setting up Urban Design Cell (UDC) with a view of maintaining aesthetic point of view that gels with the local culture and traditions. These cells would work at Municipal Corporation, Regional Authority and also at Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat levels. The Government issued a notification on March 28 laying out the roadmap for establishment of these UDC to monitor implementation of rules...

Veteran Actor, Nagpurian Dr Vilas Ujwane passed away in Mumbai. His demise left the theatre world in mourning. Dr Ujwane, who created a special place in the hearts of the audience through popular serials like ‘Char Divas Sasuche’, ‘Damini’, ‘Vadalwaat’, and Marathi and Hindi movies, passed away at the age of 62. He breathed his last on Friday, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mira Road, Mumbai. Last rites will be performed on Saturday. Dr Ujwane did his schooling from C P and Berar ..

  Staff Reporter :The city is all set to celebrate Ram Navami with religious fervour. Shri Poddareshwar Ram Mandir will organise its annual grand shobhayatra through the city on April 6 to mark the occasion. This will be the 59th year of the Sho..

Several parts of Vidarbha were hit by unseasonal rains on Thursday. Nagpur city received 5 mm of rain, followed by 4 mm in Amravati, and 3 mm in Wardha. The untimely rains caused hardships for citizens as some roads were water-logged due to clogged storm drainage system, raising the question over the maintenance of these systems. The rains lashed the city for two hours, resulting in accumulation of water on roads in various parts of city, making it difficult for the citizens to navigate their way ..

A farmer and a woman were killed in lightning strike at Pathri in Tumsar taluka on Thursday around 12 noon. Another person was also injured in the incident. It started raining along with thunders. Pramod Maniram Nagpure (42), Manisha Bharat Pushpatode (32) and Asaram Pushpatode (55), all residents of Pathri, were returning home from the sugarcane field situated on the banks of the Bawanthadi river at the time. They took shelter under a mango tree but a lightning struck the tree. Nagpure and Manisha ..

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), in collaboration with Janardanswami Yogabhyasi Mandal Nagpur and Anandam Yoga Class, is set to embark on a unique and meaningful initiative, a Social Tourism Tour. Conceptualised by Manoj Kumar Suryawanshi, MTDC Managing Director, this tour is designed to blend tourism with social responsibility, offering participants an experience that extends beyond sightseeing. MTDC’s first social tour, a two-day one-night bus journey, is scheduled for April 11. ..