Nagpur

Curfew lifted Markets open

In a massive relief to Nagpurians, the city police relaxed curfew throughout the city post normalisation of the situation, on Sunday. Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal promulgated the order for lifting of curfew that continued under the jurisdiction of Yashodhara Nagar, Kotwali, Tehsil and Ganeshpeth police stations. The restrictions on public gathering stand withdrawn from 3 pm of Sunday giving relief to the citizens who were at their wit’s end owing to long confinement. However, being ..

Govt curbs corruption practices by closing State border checkposts

Acting swiftly on the report of Study Group led by Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Government has directed the Transport Department to close the border checkposts in State. Many people heaved a sigh of relief as the checkposts controlled by the Transport Department had become major centres of allegedly illegal recovery by some of the officials...

Fadnavis for plan to prevent tiger attacks on humans in Gadchiroli

Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Gadchiroli, Devendra Fadnavis, has ordered an urgent study of the situation to be conducted under the guidance of experts, followed by the immediate implementation of special measures to avoid human casualties in tiger attacks in Gadchiroli district...

‘Places of Worship Act must undergo legal scrutiny’

Sporting a carefully trimmed beard, wearing ‘tilak’ on forehead, dressed immaculately, and having politeness in approach, Adv Vishnu Shankar Jain represents the present-day young Hindu who is proud of own identity and is not averse to expressing it. When he speaks, he comes across as a dynamic lawyer with a firm belief in his cause backed by research of historical as well as legal points. In the city for ‘Vidhi Manthan’ event on Sunday, Adv Jain interacted with ‘The Hitavada’ and spoke on a variety ..

Exam tips for CBSE class XII Biology

To excel in Biology Class XII examination requires a blend of conceptual understanding, memorisation and effective writing. The key strategies to be focused on are: - Understand the exam pattern - Master NCERT Textbook - Prioritise understanding all concepts in text questions, and diagrams from the NCERT textbook, as it is the primary resource for the examination. - Focus on important topics of high weightage, i.e., DNA replication, Mendelian Inheritance, Bio-Reactors, Reproductive Health and ..

Play ‘Lekhika’ bags awards at 63rd Hindi State Drama Competition

 A still for the play Lekhika staged by Kalagunj Bahuddeshiya Sanstha. Staff Reporter :  Kalagunj Bahuddeshiya Sanstha’s play ‘Lekhika’, written and directed by Manish Choudhary, secured fourth prize under the production c..

‘Conduct experiments that solve problems of villages’

“It is essential to increase students’ interest in science and technology. The experiments they conduct based on their acquired knowledge should help solve the problems of villages and society,” said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. He was speaking during an interaction with school students at the Blind Relief Association auditorium. The State-level ‘Future Programme’, organised by Pi Jam Foundation, was inaugurated by Gadkari. The event was attended by Vinayak Mahamuni, ..

Eating out, an urban epidemic

The laudable ‘Loud Thinking’ by Vijay Phanshikar palpated with deep concern, the rapidly throbbing pulse of the growing problem of increasing health disorders due to unhealthy eating. The throbs of the pulse can be acutely sensed by doctors of various systems of medicine as patients coming to them with such health issues have proliferated in epidemic proportions in recent years. Medical practitioners, both on the basis of their medical wisdom and ‘gut feeling’, today anticipate that if society does ..

Riot victim succumbs

  Irfan Ansari (35), who was seriously injured in the riot on Monday, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday at Mayo Hospital. Ansari, a resident of Bande Nawaz Nagar, Yashodhara Nagar, was among the rioting mob. He fled to the Hansapuri area, wh..

Congress accuses Govt of bias against a community

 Staff Reporter Maharashtra Congress leader Manikrao Thakre criticised the Mahayuti Government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur. He claimed that Government’s bias against a community was visible. The fact finding committee sho..

Rioters will pay for losses, thunders CM Fadnavis

  Staff Reporter Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that the losses caused during the Monday riots in the city would be recovered from the rioters. “If they fail to pay, their properties will be seized and sold to..

RTMNU workshop on ‘Capacity-buildingand skill enhancement’ concludes

  Staff Reporter A ONE-DAY workshop on ‘Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement’ was conducted at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Tuesday, March 18.The workshop was organised by the Department of Librar..

Two Nagpurs Bustling city & RESTRICTED MAHAL

 By Kunal Badge THE city has become a tale of twohalves.Onehalflivingunder a siege-like situationwith acurfewimposedinareasaround the riot-hit Mahal since March 17, while citizens in the rest of the cityenjoyanormallifelikenothing has happened...

TAX-FREE BONANZA tocontinue, Rs 5438.61 crrevenue target for ’25-26

 Staff Reporter FOR fifth year in row, Nagpurians have been spared from the tax bomb, as Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) continued to present a populist budget. The tax-free budget for year 2025-26 envisages an outlay of Rs 5438.61 crore of w..

14 more riotersarrested; totalcount at 105

  Staff Reporter Gthe crackdown on the rioters, the city police, on Friday, arrested 14 more persons suspected to be part of the riots that broke out on Monday. With this, the number of arrests now stands at 105, including 10 juveniles. A s..

SIGNS OF RETURN TO NORMALCY Curfew lifted in Nandanvan, Kapil Nagar

In a calibrated response, Nagpur City Police, on Thursday, lifted curfew under the jurisdiction of Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police stations under Zone 5. The move followed inputs and subsequent analysis on part of police machinery that situation has eased in these parts and thus, there was no need for any further clampdown. The restrictions that came with curfew were relaxed from 2 pm onwards, providing relief to the citizens. Also, relaxation was provided in curfew for two hours on Thursday in the ..

4-year-old girl mauled by stray dogs in Gumgaon

 Staff Reporter : In a heart-wrenching incident, a four-year-old girl was mauled by a pack of stray dogs at village Gumgaon on Thursday. The tragedy occurred under the jurisdiction of Hingna Police Station. Police identified the deceased as Hars..

MoUs worth Rs 6,136 cr inked for investment in distt

In a major boost to industrial growth in the region, ‘Nagpur District Investment Summit’ held here in the city on Thursday witnessed signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for investments worth Rs 6,136 crore in the coming financial year. Entrepreneurs have signed MoUs to set up 157 units in the region that are expected to create 7,260 jobs. The proposed investment will be in Gondia and Nagpur districts in sectors like packaging, metal, solar, battery cells, food and agro processing, hospitality, ..

e-Toilets: Installed 2 yrs ago, still non-functional

The much-touted e-Toilet project of Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), which was supposed to have started two years ago, is still facing administrative hurdles and it is likely to take one more month to get functional. In the upcoming ‘Swachh Survekshan 2025’, the e-toilets or smart toilets would play a major role in earning marks for the city in ‘Waste Water Management’ category, but the delay in functioning of these toilets may give a setback to Nagpur in ..

Vehicle-owners get more time as HSRP deadline extended to June 30

Vehicle-owners may feel relieved for three more months as the Maharashtra Government has extended the deadline for installation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) from April 30 to June 30, 2025. The centres whom the work of installing HSRP has been alloted to are experiencing meek response from the people. Considering it, the Transport Department has decided to extend the date. At first, the deadline was March 31, 2025. The date was extended to April 30, 2025 citing the reason that the department ..

18 spl teams tracking down rioters

The Nagpur city police have formed 18 Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to track down and arrest those involved in the riots that took place on Monday. So far, the police have identified 200 people and are actively working to identify another 1,000 suspects. These accused were captured in CCTV footage during the riots. As of Wednesday, the police have arrested 19 more rioters taking the total number of arrests to 69. The police have filed four First Information Reports (FIRs) at the Ganeshpeth and ..

Facebook post on Nagpur riot traced to Bangladesh

Nagpur witnessed unprecedented riots on Monday and the news quickly spread across all news platforms in the country. The Cyber Cell of Nagpur Police has identified a Facebook account from Bangladesh that issued threats of large-scale riots in Nagpur in the future. Following the outbreak of the riots on Monday, the Cyber Cell launched an on-line operation to track down rumour-mongers and identify social media accounts spreading hate. During their investigation, the police found posts with threat messages ..

Joshi, Khodke, Keche from Vid win MLC by-polls unopposed

With the application of sixth candidate, an independent, declared invalid, the five remaining candidates of Mahayuti contesting the Legislative Council by-elections were announced victorious unopposed. The three candidates from Vidarbha- Dadarao Keche (Wardha) and Sandip Joshi (Nagpur) from Bharatiya Janata Party and Sanjay Khodke (Amravati) from Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) had filed their nominations. None from the Opposition — Maha Vikas Aaghadi (MVA) fielded its candidates for five ..

ZP Budget: Admin focusses on technology adoption in district

In the absence of the elected body, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Administrator of Nagpur Zilla Parishad Vinayak Mahamuni, on Wednesday presented the Zilla Parishad budget of approximately Rs 46.55 crore for 2025-26, focusing on adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in healthcare, education and social welfare. Interacting with mediapersons, Mahamuni claimed that it was the best Zilla Parishad budget so far which had given equal importance to all departments. “There is no ..

Fire-fighting master plan ready for high-rise buildings

Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has finalised the Master Plan for fire-fighting measures in high-rise buildings as it is all set to induct the 70-metre hydraulic platform in Fire and Emergency Service fleet. Similarly, to cut down the response time during emergencies, 11 new fire brigade stations will be set up in the city. The civic body had placed order for one 70 metre hydraulic platform that would be of great help in carrying out fire-fighting operations in high-rises. Currently, the number ..

RTMNU Geology students find placement in Navratna companies

Postgraduate students from the Department of Geology at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) have secured placements in Government services and prestigious Navratna companies. Four students from the department have been selected for esteemed positions. Among the selected students, Samiksha Dandekar has been appointed in the Government Water Authority Department. Sonal Waghmare, Shubham Masurkar and Manohar Raut have been selected as technicians at MECL, a renowned Navratna company...

Uneasy Calm curfew in sensitive areas after riots

Nagpur was rocked by violent riots Monday night which plunged the city into chaos and fear. As clashes intensified, the police have imposed a curfew in riot-hit areas to restore order. The worst-hit areas were in Central Nagpur where violence spread rapidly and left residents terrified. Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal issued a curfew order at around 4.30 am on Tuesday to prevent further unrest. The situation remains tense but under control in the riot-hit areas. Security forces are ..

VHP demands strict action under NSA in Mahal riots case

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has demanded the Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal to register cases under National Security Act (NSA) and take strict action against the miscreants for the violence and arson in Mahal on Monday, informed Devesh Mishra, Sah Mantri, Vidarbha Prant, VHP at a press conference held on Tuesday. “Strict action should be taken against anti-social elements who spread rumors, incited violence, and committed arson in Mahal on Monday,” demanded Mishra at the press conference. ..

Chanderi saree belongs to Chanderi, and Chanderi belongs to this craft, artisans say

Draped in elegance, sarees have been an integral part of India’s culture for centuries. Among the many exquisite handloom weaves, the Chanderi saree stands out as a masterpiece of fine texture, sheer fabric, and motifs. Originating exclusively from Chanderi, a town in the Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh, this handwoven legacy has been passed down through generations of skilled artisans. ‘The Hitavada’ spoke to the weavers to understand their craft and discovered how Chanderi town’s climate plays ..

Blast at Asian Fireworks Company At large since a month, company owner Sohail Amin nabbed from Chhattisgarh

In the Asian Fireworks and Explosives Company blast case, Kalmeshwar Police have arrested the company’s owner from Raipur in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. The accused was on the run for a month after the blast at the company had claimed life of two workers. The arrested accused has been identified as Sohail Ali Ajgar Ali Amin, a resident of Plot No 9, Chitnispur Layout, Byramji Town, Nagpur. His anticipatory bail was rejected by the court on February 22. Sohail Amin was on the run...

Bravery during Danger DCP Kadam fights back after axe attack

“A group of about a hundred youths armed with rods, swords, and knives were coming toward us. Our team of 12 tried to chase them away. While doing this, one of the youths attacked us with an axe. I blocked the attack by grabbing the axe and received injuries during the process. It was a scary moment, but we managed to get out safely because we fought back,” said Niketan Kadam, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone 5, on Tuesday. The police on Monday night launched a “combing operation” to arrest ..

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 ..