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Govt’s green steel taxonomy to push adoption of decarbonisation measures, say experts

 The Government’s  push towards green steel (metal produced through sustainable process) will encourage the adoption of decarbonisation initiatives by the steel industry and help increase the usage of scrap as raw material, experts said. T..

India starts safeguard probe into imports of certain flat steel products

  India has initiated a probe into an alleged increase in imports of certain steel flat products into the country following a complaint from the Indian Steel Association, according to a government notification. The Directorate General of Trade R..

Aura Conservation Park story shines at World Ayurved Congress

   Business Reporter  Aura Conservation Park has been bestowed with a great honour, as its Founder and Director Ambarish Ghatate was invited to showcase its remarkable story of journey of conservation efforts to preserve and conserve m..

IIM Nagpur joins hands with Ivey Publishing

  Business Reporter  IIM Nagpur in association with Ivey Publishing, the publishing division of globally known Ivey Business School at Canada’s Western University, launched the IIM Nagpur Case Centre. The collaboration will pave the w..

Orchids The International School opens ‘Go Cosmo’ fair

  Business Reporter  India’s largest chain of schools, Orchids The International School is hosting a three-day astro-fair ‘Go-Cosmo’, India’s largest astronomy fest designed to ignite curiosity and excitement about s..

Baidyanath’s Rhuma oilfor joint and muscular pain

  Business Reporter  JOint pain is undoubtedly becoming more common among middle-aged adults. Many health problems are caused by lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle and changes in dietary habits. Majority of persons who suffer from joint ..

acczzaccVIA delegation meets MIDC CEO P Velrasu

 Business Reporter  A delegation of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA), led by its President Vishal Agrawal met and interacted with P Velrasu, CEO of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, at MIDC Office here in the city on Friday. ..

Egg prices touch all time high of Rs 8/piece

  Business Reporter  The egg prices are making new highs because of the heavy demand and rise in raw material costs incurred by the hatcheries. This winter the egg prices are being quoted at an all time high of Rs 8 per piece in the retai..

WCL’s Jhankar Mahila Mandaland SVK Shikshan Sansthajointly organise ‘Walkathon’

 Business Reporter :  JHANKAR Mahila Mandal of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)andSVKShikshanSanstha jointly organised ‘We care Walkathon’ tomark International Day for Persons with Disability herein thecityrecently.President of Jhank..

FIITJEE Global School Vellore to conduct‘Winter Camp’ to inspire young minds

STUDENT Shave a golden opportunity to unlock their potential and explore new frontiers at the ‘WinterCamp’hostedbyFIITJEE Global School,Vellore.Designed for students from Grades 5 to 10, this one-of-a-kind residential camp will take place from December 26 to 30, offering hands-onlearningandadvanced training in chess, robotics, and mathematics. Aspiring chess players will get to sharpen their game under the expert guidance of International Master PonNKritikha and have the rare privilege of attending ..

Orchids The InternationalSchool to host ‘AstronomyFair’ from Dec 20 to 22

ORCHIDS The International School is all set to host India’s biggest astronomy fair ‘Go Cosmo’ which will be held for the first timeinNagpur.The mega event will be held at the Koradi Road campus of Orchids The I n ternational School from December 20 to 22. The timing of the event will be from 12 noon to 8 pm. Entry for The Hitavada Twinkle Club members will be free, says a press release. From building spaceships to gazing at the stars, this event offers an astronomical experience...

Devp Commissioner visits VIA

DEEPENDRA Singh Kushwah, Development Commissioner (Industries) onWednesday visited the office of Vidarbha IndustriesAssociation(VIA)here in Civil Lines. On the occasion, VIAmembers submittedamemorandumandsuggestions ..

VIA & VTPA to conduct tax awareness session on Dec 21

THE Taxation and Corporate Law Forum of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) and Vidarbha Tax Practitioners Association (VTPA) are jointly organising a tax awareness session called “Chhoti Chhoti Baatein” on December 21 from 3 pm to 5 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines. The speakers for the session are renowned and prominent tax consultants of the city - CA Kailash Jogani, who will speak on Income Tax and allied laws, whereas CA Shailendra Jain will speak on Goods and Services Tax (GST). ..

KC’s ‘Biggest Virtual StudyAbroad Test Prep Fair’ on 21st

KC OVERSEAS Education,one of the renowned overseas education consultants in India and South Asia, will be organising the ‘BiggestVirtualStudyAbroadTest PrepFair’onDecember 21, 2024, from 2 pm to6pm. This fair facilitates a virtual meet of study abroad aspirants with representatives of Educational Testing Service, Pearson,Duolingo, andCertified Faculty and Test Prep Counsellors of KC Overseas for latest updates. KC Overseas Education offers expert coaching for PTE,TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, German language,GR..

Department of AI, GHRCEMto hold internationalconference on 20, 21

DEPARTMENT of Artificial Intelligence,GH Raisoni College of Engineering and Management (GHRCEM), Nagpur, will be organising a ground breaking IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computation-Based Sensor Applications (ICAIQSA24) on December 20-21, 2024. This prestigious event, technicallyco-sponsoredbytheIEEE Bombay Section, will bring together topminds from around the globe to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in AI and quantum computing...

Need flyover on Katol Roadto Fetri Ring Road: Barde

A DELEGATION under the guidance of Vice-President of BJP, Nagpur Mahanagar Naresh WamanraoBarde,met theUnion Minister for RoadTransport and HighwaysNitinGadkariandgave a representation to build a new flyover from Katol Road Naka to Fetri Ring Road. Barde held a meeting with Gadkari at his Janta Darbar, Ramnagar office, recently. In the meeting, Barde told the Union Minister Gadkari that the national highway was too narrow for the smooth flow of traffic that was hampering smooth flowof trafficin the ..

Two-day Fashionista fromtoday at Hotel Centre Point

AFTER the resounding success in the last edition, Fashionista, the renowned and award-winning fashion exhibition, is set to mesmerize the fashion enthusiasts of Nagpur once again. The eagerly awaited 70th edition will take place at Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur, December 18 and 19 ensuring an immersive experience from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Launched in 2008, Fashionista has evolved into a powerhouse present in 46 cities and 20 states across India. From metropolitan hubs like Mumbai and Delhi to culturally ..

Dastkari Haat 2024 expoopens at Chitnavis Centre

DASTKARI Haat 2024 Wedding and Winter Edition expo with 80 stalls featuring famous and attractive designs of cotton and silk from various states, has opened here at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines recently. The expo will remain open from 11 am to 9 pm daily till December 22. Cotton and silk sarees, dress materials, suits, stoles, kurtas, kurtis, dupattas, along with various attractive and exquisite products of fashion jewellery and home decor are put on display. As the artisans are directly selling ..

Allen students bag 4 gold medals in IJSO

ALLEN Career Institute Pvt Ltd students have once again brought laurels to the country. Allen’s 4 classroom students have won a gold medal each in the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).The Indian contingent has won 6 gold medals, out of which 4 students are from Allen. 57 countries participated in IJSO. With six gold medals, India has also been declared the country winner i.e.WorldTopper. Allen’s 4 classroom students have won gold medals in the 21st IJSO held in Romania from December ..

Sutraa Exhibition beginsat Hotel Tuli Imperial

SUTRAA Exhibition opened its door for the visitors on Monday at Hotel Tuli Imperial, Ramdspeth. The 59th edition of theexpowasinauguratedbychief guests- Pragati Patil, Mamta Jaiswal, Swapna Nair and Sana Pandit in presence of guest of honour - Supriya Gurbaxani, Sangpriya Tiwari, Priyam Daga, and Rasika Vairagade. Sutraa Team - Umesh Madhyan and Ekta Khandar and others were also present...

Ramdeobaba University hostsone-week STTP on Generative AI

SCHOOL of Computer Science and Engineering, Ramdeobaba University (RBU),Nagpur,recentlyconcludedfive-dayShort-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “GenerativeAI:Tools,Techniques, and Applications,” which was held recently. The programme offered participants a deep dive into the rapidly evolving field of GenerativeAI, featuringinsights from esteemed experts across leading IT industries in India and abroad...

GHRaisoni University’s job fairheld with Global BIFS Academy

GLOBAL BIFS Academy, in collaboration with GHRaisoni University hosted its 5th highly successfulJobFair, solidifyingits position as a leading institution for career-building initiatives in the banking and financial sectors. The event witnessed participationofover26reputedcompanies and their HR representatives, including prominent nameslikeUjjivanSmallFinance Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, HDB Finance, Aavas Finance,MuthootFincorp,HDFC Pension, Equitas Small Finance Bank, and many others...

Arthritis Care Centre offerstreatment on joint pain

JOINT pain is a common problem during winters. Many patientssuffering from thisproblem take painkillers and feel relieved, but the next day they feel the same intense pain again.But one can get relief from the painofArthritis throughspecial medical packages at the Arthritis Care Centre run by Dr Mamtani couple. Since the treatmentisAyurvedic, there are no side effects. In G Kumar Arogyadham, Arthritis related disorders are treated in a special way, under which treatment is done in the hospital for ..

VIALEW organises ‘Capacity BuildingProgramme’ under RAMP Project

THE Lady Entrepreneurs’ Wing of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIALEW)organised a‘CapacityBuildingProgramme’ under the RAMP Project, designed to empower MSMEs recently at VIA Auditorium, Nagpur. The programme was supported by The World Bank, MSSIDC, and implemented by InFED, IIM Nagpur. This workshop was specially designed for women entrepreneurs to help them promote and expand their businesses. Gajendra Bharti, Joint Director Industries, was the chief guest of the event. He shared insights on various ..

Meditrina becomes firstpaperless hospital in Vid

WITH the goal of reducing use of paper, Dr Sameer Paltewar, a renownedneurologist,hasdecided to make his hospital - Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences -completelypaperless. The institute led by team of doctors including Dr Sameer Paltewar, Dr Arpan Pandey and Amruta Sharma is the first hospitalinVidarbha tolaunchpaperless system. Presco,amobile app developed by three youths, is proving beneficial to achieve paperless working...

VED, MKH Sancheti Public School & Junior College to host conclave

THE Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) in partnership with MKH Sancheti Public School & Jr. College, announced “Amazing Vidarbha: Exploring Education and Career Opportunities”, an exclusive conclave and university expo scheduled for December 17. This pioneering event aspires to establish Vidarbha as a leading hub for education and career development, offering a platform for students, educators, and institutions to engage in insightful discussions and explore transformative opportunities. ..

MSME to conduct three-day PMVishwakarma expo from Dec 14

TO PROVIDE marketing assistance to beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarmaschemeand tocreatemore awareness about theit, MSME-DFO Nagpur is organisinga three-dayPMVishwakarma Exhibition/Trade Fair from December 14 to 16 at Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur. The exhibition will help them to access new opportunities for growth by providing them skill upgradationandmarketingsupport. Addressing a press meet on Thursday, Joint Director, Nagpur Dr V R Sirsath, said“Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways NitinGadkariw..

7th Smart India Hackathon2024 inaugurated at GHRCE

TECHNOLOGY plays a crucial role in solving various problems that arise in daily life. To encourage students to take initiative in solving these problems, the Seventh‘Smart India Hackathon’ was conducted in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education. “G H Raisoni College of Engineering (GHRCE) Nagpur was selected as one of the 51 nodal centres across the country for this event. This is a matter of great pride for the college,” ..

Nagpur farmers producer companiesexport 14 tonnes green chillies to Dubai

In a groundbreaking achievement, two Farmers’ Producer Companies (FPCs) from Nagpur, have successfully exported their first shipment of green chillies to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Green chillies were exported from Orange Export Facility Centre operated by MahaOrange at Karanja Ghadge, recently. About 14 tonnes of premiumquality green chillies were exported by Antarang Farmers’ Producer Company and Ind-Agro Farmers’ Producer Company. A programme was organised to mark this achievement. The ..

CII Vidarbha Zone, CSIR-NEERIhold Green Horizon Summit 2024

THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Vidarbha Zone, in association with CSIR-NEERI Nagpur, conducted the Green Horizon Summit 2024, recently. This year’s event was organised on the theme ‘Ecology, Environment, Earth, Science, Ocean, and Water (E3OW ),’ focused on ‘Navigating Sustainability for a Thriving Future.’..

AID to drive Vidarbha’ssustainable industrialgrowth, says Gadkari

“THE success of Advantage Vidarbha – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav, organised last year, has boosted entrepreneurs’ confidence,” said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. He appealed AID to increase participation from entrepreneurs and emerging sectors across Vidarbha, including aspirational districts such as Washim, Gadchiroli and under developed districts Akola, Buldhana, and Yavatmal...

VIA-LEW to holdCapacity BuildingProgrammetomorrow

LADY Entrepreneurs’ Wing of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA-LEW ) will be organising a ‘Capacity Building Programme’ under the RAMP Project, designed to empower MSMEs on December 13, 2024 from 10:30 am to 4 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhavan, Civil Lines. Registration will start at 10 am. The programme is supported by The World Bank, MSSIDC, and implemented by InFED, IIM Nagpur. The key topics will include topics like: Training to MSMEs in financial knowledge and management, Applying for and ..

Inauguration of 7th SmartIndia Hackathon at G HRaisoni College on Dec 11

THE 7th edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) will concurrently begin on December 11 at 51 centres nationwide. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, will virtually inaugurate the event. In city, Smart India Hackathon 2024 will be inaugurated at Nodal Centre GHRaisoni College of Engineering. The programme will be inaugurated at G H Raisoni College of Engineering by the hands of chief guest Dr Rizwan Ahmed, ChiefTechnology Officer, delaPlex in the gracious presence of guest of honour ..

Silk India Expo-2024 receivinggood response from citizens

CONSIDERING the ongoing wedding season, Abhivrudhi has come up with Silk India -2024 expo at Civil Lines, Opp. MLA Hostel, Nagpur. The expo which began on December 6 is drawing tremendous response. It will conclude on December 15. Various silk saree weavers, handloom clusters and silk co-operative societies are showcasing their products...

Hingna MIDC bears brunt of garbage dumping by local bodies

NAGPUR’S MIDC Hingna industrial estate, playing a pivotal role in fostering business and generating huge employment, is now grappling with mounting garbage crisis that poses serious health hazards to workers, commuters and residents in the area. Raising voice against the issue, P Mohan, President of MIDC Industries Association (MIA), said that the garbage dumping is a long pending issue that requires immediate action. “The concerned authority should stop garbage dumping in Hingna MIDC area,” he said. ..

VIA, VTPA, I-TaxDeptt’s interactivesession on ‘BlackMoney Act’

THE VIA Taxation & Corporate Law Forum, Vidarbha Tax Practitioners Association (VTPA) and Investigation Wing, Income Tax Department, Nagpur will jointly conduct an interactive session on “Black Money Act 2015 & Foreign Assets Reporting in the Income Tax Returns” - on December 11 from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines, Nagpur. V Vivekanand, IRS, PDIT (Inv), Nagpur will be the chief guest of the function. Bala Subhrahamiam, JDIT (Inv) and Srishti Chaurasia, IRS, DDIT (Inv) ..

Sikh community celebrates Fadnavis’return as Chief Minister of Maharashtra

THE Sikh community of Nagpur celebrated the return of Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister of Maharashtra with great enthusiasm and joy here in the city recently. Office-bearers of the city unit of the party and BJP leaders were also present. The celebrations took place at the Vaishali Nagar office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where Sikh leaders and BJP leaders and workers gathered in a spirited display of unity and festivity. Arunpal Singh Behal, General Secretary of the Maharashtra Minority ..

Entrepreneurs need to change mindset, attitude and think global: Chawla

NAGPUR is gradually emerging as one of top technology hubs in the country because of the presence of large IT companies, IT Parks and growing start-up ecosystem that is driving innovation. IT experts participated in Global Nagpur Summit felt that Nagpur will soon be one of the leading IT hubs in the country. “To make Nagpur an emerging technology hub in the country, young entrepreneurs of Nagpur need to change their mindset, attitude and think global,” said Sahil Chawla, CEO and Co-Founder at Tsecond ..

Institute of Cost Accountantsof India organises seminar

THE Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Nagpur Chapter recently organised a workshop at its Chapter premises in Laxminagar. Chairman CMA P S Patil welcomed the guests. CMA Anil B Verma, senior Tax Consultant and practitioner presented the power point presentation on the topic of“The Law of Taxation vis a vis The Constitution of India”...

RC Plasto donates Rs 11 lakhto Shree Agrasen Foundation

RC PLASTO Tanks & Pipes Pvt. Ltd., a trusted name in the water tanks and pipes industry, has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social welfare. The company has contributed Rs 11,00,000 to Shree Agrasen Foundation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.This contribution reflects the company’s strong commitment to the upliftment of marginalized sections of society and its goal of creating positive social change. Speaking about the initiative, the company’s Director, Neelesh ..

Orientation programme heldat Aakar School of Nursing

AAKAR School of Nursing started B.Sc Nursing course from the session 2022-23 and after completing the course, recently the college organised an orientation cum induction programme. The chief guest was Dr Manisha Dighore, Associate Professor, Dept. of Physiology IGMC, Nagpur, a renowned healthcare professional. Prof. Rebecca Jadhav, Principal, Sumantai Wasnik School of Nursing, a senior academician inthe field of nursing, spoke aboutthe academic rigor and dedication required to excel in nursing. Dr ..

Pernod Ricard’s investment will boost agricultural economy of Vid: Mohile

“The proposed investment of about Rs 1,800 crore by Pernod Ricard India in Butibori will open up new opportunities for more than 90,000 farmers,” said Prasanna Mohile, National Head - Corporate Affairs & Executive Board Member, Pernod Ricard India. He was addressing the inaugural session of the Global Nagpur Summit 2024 at IIM Nagpur, on Saturday. Mohile was the keynote speaker at the opening session of the two-day summit. The French company has planned the investment to set up a malt distillery and ..

Good response to ornament expo organised by Shrikrishna Pearls

Good response to ornament expo organised by Shrikrishna Pearls PUNE-BASED Shrikrishna Pearls has organised an exclusive exhibition and sale of pearl ornaments at Hotel Aditya Inn, near Alankar cinema, Wazalwar Colony, Dharampeth, Nagpur...

Madhya Pradesh wins ‘BestAdventure Tourism State’ award

MADHYA Pradesh Tourism Board’s continuous efforts to establish the state as an adventure tourismhubhavebeenyielding consistent results. The MP Tourism Board was honoured with the award for the ‘Best Adventure Tourism State’ at the national convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Associationof India (ATOAI) held in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu presented the award to the Joint Director Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Dr SKShrivastava. The Best Adventure ..

Lalwani couple launches public awareness initiative

IN VIEW of the unbalanced environment on earth, Deepak Lalwani and Sonal Lalwani have created ‘Save Planet’ message poster and calendar with the objective of creating public awareness about taking environmental precautions. The 11 main messages on the ‘Save Planet’ message poster and calendar are - Save Water, Save Energy, Save Forest, Save Wild Life, Stop Global Warming, Keep Earth Plastic Free, Use Solar Energy, Control Population, Use Organic Fertilizer, Control Sound Pollution, Reduce Industrial ..

KC Overseas Education’s ‘USA Admissions Day’ on December 7

KC OVERSEAS Education will conduct ‘KC’s USA Admissions Day’, an exclusive event on December 7 for aspirants keen to apply for summer / fall 2025 intakes. The students can meet the university delegates at KC’s IT Park office in Nagpur from 11 am to 2 pm or 3 pm to 5 pm at KC Sadar office...

Excessive smartphone use adversely impacting parent-children relationships in India: Study

RISE in dependence on smartphones and their excessive usage are adversely impacting relationships between parents and children in India, a survey commissioned by Chinese mobile devices company Vivo said on Wednesday. The survey conducted by Cybermedia Research found that on average, parents spend more than five hours and children spend over four hoursdailyon their smartphones,with social media and entertainment accounting for the largest portion of usage for both groups. “Excessive smartphone use ..

Use of blue ray lenses rises, eye wear biz gleams

THE eye wear business is booming these days as the cases of eye disorders are on the rise. The rise in use of digital devices and gadgets by the people has led to upsurge in the number of eye disorders, thereby increasing thedemand forblueraylenses that block the harmful ultraviolet radiation and infra blue radiation emitted by computer monitors, mobiles and laptops. “The eyewear products like eyeglasses,spectacles,sunglasses and contact lenses are witnessing a strong growth in demand,” said Krishna ..

Rajkumar Gupta to lead TeamCAIT Nagpur, Vinod Gupta Secy

LOK SABHA MP and General Secretary ofConfederation ofAll India Traders (CAIT) Praveen Khandelwal recently announced the name of office-bearers of Team CAT Nagpur for the twoyear term. national President of CAIT BCBhartiya was present on the occasion. Gopal Agrawal became the President of Team CAT Nagpur, Rajkumar Gupta (Pooja Jewellers) - President; Vinod Gupta - Secretary and Ravindra Gupta became the Treasurer. In addition to these, Prabhakar Deshmukh, Dnyaneshwar Rakk and Nikhilesh Thakkar became ..

Sahakar Bharati’s NationalConference from December 6

SAHAKAR Bharati is set toorganiseits 8th national conference in Amritsar from December 6 to 8. More than 3,000 office-bearers andmembersof theorganisation from various parts of the country will attend the conference of Sahakar Bharati. Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS); Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria; Union Minister Nitin Gadkari; and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will attend theconference...