The Lady Entrepreneurs Wing of Vidarbha Industries Association will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 15th March, 2023 from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines, Nagpur.

Chief Guest, Ms Saumya Sharma, IAS CEO of Zilla Parishad, Nagpur and Guest of Honour, Ms Asha Agasti, Asst General Manager (FI) of State Bank of India will grace the function.

On this occasion, awards will be conferred to lady entrepreneurs in categories of Manufacturing, Trading, Service and Social. To encourage lady entrepreneurs, free table space will be allotted to budding entrepreneurs / start-ups to promote and display their products.

Project Directors, Vandana Sharma, Manisha Bawankar and Yogita Deshmukh. For more details contact Poonam Lala, Chairperson VIALEW (9823071939) or Rashmi Kulkarni – Secretary VIALEW (9503129080) or VIA Office : 0712-2561211.

Program is open for all ladies. LEW members, lady entrepreneurs/startups, professionals and interested ladies are cordially invited to attend the function at VIA Auditorium, says a press release issued by Chairperson VIALEW.

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Nagpur: The proprietor of Saroj Bakery, Valsan Vaikkath, was found dead at his home in Friends Colony, Nagpur on Sunday afternoon. The 62-year-old was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan with a scarf.

Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Vaikkath is survived by his wife, two daughters, a brother, and several other relatives.

The Gittikhadan police were informed of the incident and performed a panchnama before sending the body for post-mortem examination.

According to the police, Vaikkath had been experiencing depression for a few months and was taking medication for it. However, the exact cause of his suicide remains unknown. The Gittikhadan police have registered a case of accidental death and are continuing their investigation into the matter.

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Nagpur: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced to run away by her boyfriend who later sexually exploited her several times between May 8, 2022 and March 9, 2023 in Kalmeshwar area.

The accused also forced the girl to consume a pill to terminate the pregnancy: Police have registered a case against the accused identified as Ramkrupal Ukey (22), a resident of Chhindwara.

Ukey had allegedly run away with the girl on the pretext of marrying her: After this, he continued to have sexual relations with her due to which she got pregnant.

The accused later forced the survivor to terminate the pregnancy by forcing her to consume a pill.

The girl approached Kalmeshwar police and filed a complaint.

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Nagpur: A notorious Sansi gang from Haryana, known for committing thefts of valuables, ornaments, cash and other materials from train passengers, has been apprehended by the local crime branch of Railway Police in a major breakthrough. Six members of the gang were arrested and materials worth Rs 1.10 lakh were seized from them.

There has been a significant surge in theft cases involving train passengers’ valuables in recent months, with offenses registered in various locations. An informant tipped off the police that some members of the gang were seen in the Lohapul area of Cotton Market.

Acting on the information, the railway crime branch team laid a trap and successfully apprehended the six gang members. During interrogation, the accused confessed to committing two thefts within the jurisdiction of Wardha Railway Police, and subsequently handed over valuable materials worth Rs 21.10 lakh to the police team. The seized materials were recovered, and the accused persons were sent to jail. The police’s swift action has undoubtedly helped deter and prevent further criminal activity in the area.

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Nagpur: The Gondwana Club in Nagpur came alive with vibrant colours, music and joyous revelry as members and guests gathered to celebrate Holi. The atmosphere was electric as everyone got into the spirit of the festival, with the iconic Amitabh Bachchan song “Rang Barse Bheege Chunar Wali, Rang Barse” ringing out and filling the air with excitement.

Amidst all the thrilling partying, there was plenty of delicious food to be enjoyed as well. The Gondwana Club had it all, from refreshing drinks to mouth-watering delicacies. There were classic dishes like Biryani, Chole Bhature and Paneer Tikka, as well as street food favourites like Pav Bhaji, Chaat and Gol-Gappe that made everyone’s mouth water.

Pankaj Chokhani, President of Gondwana Club, expressed his happiness on welcoming guests after a two-year hiatus and credited the success of the event to the hard work of its committee members. The party was a great success, and everyone left feeling happy, full and with memories to last a lifetime.

Pics By: Rajesh Bansod
Written By: Shubham Nagdeve

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Nagpur: A man has been apprehended by Hingna Police for allegedly stealing money from the donation box of Narmdeshwar Mandir in Panchvati Park, Nagpur on Sunday. The accused, identified as a 38-year-old man named Vikas Kamlaprasad Trivedi, was caught by Trivedi himself after he witnessed the theft taking place.

Trivedi raised an alarm, and with the help of other residents, they caught the thief and recovered Rs 1,160 from his possession before handing him over to the police. Based on Trivedi’s complaint, the police have registered a case under Section 380 of the IPC and arrested the accused.

This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and prompt action in preventing and tackling theft and crime.

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Nagpur: A video of a police patrolling van defying the one-way rule at the Manish Nagar underpass in Nagpur has gone viral on social media, causing outrage among local residents and commuters. The video is said to be of Sunday night.

According to eyewitnesses, the police patrolling van was seen traveling in the opposite direction on the one-way underpass; putting the safety of other drivers and pedestrians at risk. The incident was captured on camera by a passerby and quickly spread on social media, sparking a heated debate among citizens.

Many people have criticized the police for setting a bad example and flouting the very laws they are supposed to uphold. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of police patrolling and the need for better training and discipline among law enforcement personnel.

The incident has also sparked a broader debate about the state of traffic management in Nagpur and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules. Many citizens have expressed frustration with the lack of adherence to traffic rules and the frequent violations by police personnel and other officials.

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Nagpur: “Out of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most” – Mark Twain.

They say that being funny is a tough nut to crack. While some have mastered the art, others have failed spectacularly at cracking people up. Unfortunately for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), their attempt at humor has left the masses groaning instead of laughing.

The ‘Chidimar Jodi’ sculpture, which was inaugurated as part of the ‘Walkers Paradise’ initiative on Walker Street, has triggered a meme fest online, with Nagpurians fuming over NMC’s move and labeling it as an attempt to degrade youth. The sculpted figurines, which provide a peek into the behavioral patterns and lifestyle of commoners, include ‘Mobile Wale,’ ‘The Pet Lover,’ ‘Glamour Girl,’ ‘Still Young,’ and ‘The Morning Person.’ However, the sculpture of ‘Chidimar Jodi’ has caught the attention of social media.

Nagpurians have criticized NMC’s attempt at humor, calling it a malicious bid to defame youth. One Twitter user, Aayush Nevatia, even hit out at NMC, using the famous Baburao line from ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ – “Kya kidnapper banega re tu?”

Several memes and opinions have gone viral against NMC’s ‘Chidimar Jodi’ sculpture in Nagpur. It seems that NMC has missed the mark on this one, leaving the people of Nagpur wondering if they should have left the humor to the professionals.

Written By: Shubham Nagdeve

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Nagpur: Today’s world is an uncertain one. The world has, in fact, always been uncertain. Crisis of different types, at various times, have always kept the world’s affairs uncertain, observed Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), while addressing MBA students at IIM Nagpur on Monday afternoon. He was speaking on ‘Policymaking in uncertain times.’

While elaborating on his statement, Mr. Sanyal deliberated on policymaking during the tough times of the pandemic. This was when there could have been no assumptions about where things would go. The situation was complex as there was no clear path. “The first lockdown by the Government of India was an attempt to understand what was happening, buy some time to find out what the disease was,” Mr. Sanyal explained. Meanwhile, he explained that the government started creating feedback loops to take stock of the situation and understand the handling of the crisis.

“Despite all the criticism, India lifted the lockdown in September/October 2021. This was because we had collected information about the disease, had the testing kits ready, and the medical fraternity was ready,” Mr. Sanyal added. The government initiated a plan and implemented it step by step, taking stalk of the situation and improving whenever and where ever required, he added.

Mr. Sanyal insisted that the reactions in the form of various economies and governments’ policies resulted in their survival or failure. He added that India managed to survive the crisis because we were more flexible and ready to adapt to changing scenarios. While sharing his mantra for policymaking during uncertain times, Mr. Sanyal said to hedge for the worst and uncertain times while being very agile. Policymaking or decision-making is a lot to do with the ability to access and act. Flexible systems will always manage to survive, he insisted.

Mr. Sanyal answered queries put forth by students during the question-answer session held on the occasion. While commenting on the effects of the one-child policy adopted by China, Mr. Sanyal said it was a very bad idea as it led to a catalytic decline in their population. One child means a 50 percent decline in population in one generation, which is not a minor shift. He added that it is a catalytic decline witnessed in schools, universities, industries, etc.

At the outset, Dr. BhimarayaMetri, Director IIM Nagpur welcomed Mr. Sanyal on the occasion. Lt. Col Makarand Alur, CAO IIM Nagpur, faculty members, and students participated in the programme.

Earlier, Mr. Sanyal toured the IIM Nagpur campus and appreciated the high-tech facilities provided for the students.

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गोंदिया: शहर में जलजमाव की समस्या से मुक्ति दिलाने की दिशा में अंडरग्राउंड ड्रेनेज सिस्टम बनाने की योजना पर काम 2 वर्ष पूर्व शुरू हुआ लेकिन यह भूमिगत गटर योजना गंभीर हादसों का कारण बन रही है।

13 मार्च सोमवार के दोपहर स्थानीय सिविल लाइन के मामा चौक निकट निर्माण कार्य चल रहा था जहां 12 फीट गहरे गड्ढे में काम कर रहे एक मजदूर पर अचानक ही ऊपर रखा मलबे का ढेर जा गिरा नतीजतन उसकी मिट्टी के ढेर में दबकर मौके पर ही दम घुटने से मौत हो गई।

मृतक सुरेश जगन नेवारे उम्र 45 निवासी- गोविंदपुर के संदर्भ में बताया जाता है कि वह कई महीनों से लक्ष्मी कंस्ट्रक्शन कंपनी के यहां मजदूरी का काम कर रहा था , आज भी वह काम पर आया लेकिन नियति को कुछ और ही मंजूर था।

घटित हादसे की जानकारी मिलने पर एग्जीक्यूटिव इंजीनियर गणवीर साइड पर पहुंचे जिसके बाद दुर्घटना में जान गंवाने वाले मजदूर के परिवार को आर्थिक मुआवजा तथा इस लापरवाही पूर्वक हादसे के लिए जिम्मेदारों पर FIR दर्ज करने की मांग जोर पकड़ने लगी , इसी बीच नगर परिषद प्रशासन की ओर से उचित सहयोग हेतु आश्वास्त किया गया।

गरीब परिवार के मजदूर की मौत होने के बाद स्थानीय नागरिकों ने भी रोष जताया जिसके बाद देखते ही देखते आंदोलन शुरू हो गया और जब तक मुआवजा नहीं ..तब तक अंतिम संस्कार नहीं ? इस मांग ने जोर पकड़ा।

आखिरकार मृतक के परिजनों को उचित मुआवजा के तौर पर ठेकेदार की ओर से 10 लाख और लेबर इंश्योरेंस के तौर पर दो लाख , इस तरह 12 लाख रुपए की आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान करने का ठोस निर्णय होने के बाद परिजन अंतिम संस्कार हेतु राजी हुए तथा समाचार लिखे जाने तक शव पोस्टमार्टम हेतु जिला केटीएस अस्पताल भेजा गया।

शुरू से हो रहा भूमिगत गटर योजना का विरोध
बता दें कि गोंदिया शहर में गटर योजना प्रभावी नहीं होगी इस बात को लेकर शुरू से ही अंडरग्राउंड ड्रेनेज सिस्टम का विरोध हो रहा है बावजूद इसके चंद नेताओं की कमीशन खोरी के चलते यह योजना लागू हो गई तथा अब तक न जाने कितने सड़क हादसे हो चुके हैं फिर भी साइड पर सुरक्षा नियमों का पालन नहीं हो रहा।

अनेक सड़क पर चेंबर रास्ते के ऊपर या फिर नीचे दबने से वाहन चालकों को परेशानी उठानी पड़ रही है जिसके कारण अनेक सड़क हादसों में कई नागरिक अपनी हड्डियां तुड़वा चुके हैं।

इतना ही नहीं शहर की खूबसूरती में टाट का पैबंद बन चुकी है यह गटर योजना ? अच्छी खासी सड़कों की बीचों-बीच ऐसी तैसी हो चुकी है।
गटर योजना का फंड किसने लाया ? इसका भूमि पूजन किसने किया ? इस हादसे का श्रेय कौन जनप्रतिनिधि लेगा ? इस बात को लेकर नेताओं को सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफार्म पर जनता जबरदस्त ट्रोल कर रही है।

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Bhushan Desai, son of Maharashtra’s former industries minister and Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Subhash Desai has joined the Shiv Sena group led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday.

More details soon.

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Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition seeking that the C20 inception meeting to be held as part of India’s G20 presidency should be organised without the participation of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini trust.

The petition, filed by one Janardan Moon, said the meeting, which will be held here between March 20 and 22, involved taxpayers’ money and alleged the private body was given the responsibility without issuing advertisements or tenders.

The plea also claimed Rambhau Mhlagi Prabodhini was connected to the BJP and RSS and that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was its chairperson.

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The Goa government will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to discuss monitoring of seasonal influenza subtype H3N2 as directed by the Centre, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said.

He said the government will ensure that the directives of the Union Health Ministry are strictly implemented. Goa has not reported any confirmed H3N2 cases so far this year. “I will be addressing a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) in the presence of the Health Secretary, officials from the Health Department and Goa Medical College and Hospital to discuss monitoring of the Influenza A virus subtype H3N2,” Rane tweeted on Monday night.

He said directives of the Union Health Ministry will be strictly implemented and a review meeting will be held once a week on the same. The Union Health Ministry had issued directives to various states regarding the H3N2 virus.

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Nagpur: Hours after Nagpur Today exposed the raging outrage over the ‘Chidimar Jodi’ sculpture, which was inaugurated as part of the ‘Walkers Paradise’ initiative on Walker Street, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has removed the tag!

It is pertinent to mention that Nagpurians had criticized NMC’s attempt at humor, calling it a malicious bid to defame youth.

The ‘Chidimar Jodi’ sculpture, which was inaugurated as part of the ‘Walkers Paradise’ initiative on Walker Street, had triggered a meme fest online, with Nagpurians fuming over NMC’s move and labeling it as an attempt to degrade youth. The sculpted figurines, which provide a peek into the behavioral patterns and lifestyle of commoners, include ‘Mobile Wale,’ ‘The Pet Lover,’ ‘Glamour Girl,’ ‘Still Young,’ and ‘The Morning Person.’ However, the sculpture of ‘Chidimar Jodi’ has caught the attention of social media.

They say that being funny is a tough nut to crack. While some have mastered the art, others have failed spectacularly at cracking people up. Unfortunately for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), their attempt at humor has left the masses groaning instead of laughing.

Several memes and opinions have gone viral against NMC’s ‘Chidimar Jodi’ sculpture in Nagpur. It seems that NMC has missed the mark on this one, leaving the people of Nagpur wondering if they should have left the humor to the professionals.

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Nagpur: Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena Pramukh (UBT), Ajit Pawar, Leader of Opposition in State Assembly, and senior leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Nana Patole, President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), will visit Nagpur on April 16.

They would address a joint public meeting in the city. The meeting is a part of the tour of Mahavikas Aghadi of major cities of Maharashtra. Amravati too is included in the major cities, where the MVA leaders will address rallies.

The victories in Legislative Council polls and Kasba Assembly by-polls have brought the Mahavikas Aghadi into action. The senior leaders’ visits to major cities in Maharashtra next month come against that backdrop. The meetings’ schedule was announced on Sunday.

The meetings will start with Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar on April 2, Nagpur on April 16, Mumbai on May 1, Pune on May 14,Nashik on May 28,and Amravati on June 18.

The tour is aimed at taking on Bharatiya Janata Party all over the State. Till now, the unity in the MVA constituents was missing, because of which they could not prove themselves as a strong opposition.

After registering victories in Teachers and Graduate constituencies along with the one in Kasba, a stronghold of BJP, MVA suddenly realised it could do wonders if they fought together. They have decided to go to the public and seek their support keeping an eye on the 2024 Assembly elections.

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Nagpur: Additional Sessions Judge S R Trivedi, on Monday, sentenced 23- year-old Sukrat Sumat Warkade to three years’imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

According to the prosecution, the 16-year-old victim residing in Ganeshpeth area was returning home after attending a tuition class around 8.20 pm on August 2, 2018.

A native of Devgaon, taluka Nainpur, district Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, Sukrat pulled the girl and sexually assaulted her. Following a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother, Ganeshpeth Police registered a case under Sections 354, 354 (A) (1) (i) of the Indian Penal Code, read with Section 7 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, against Sukrat. Next day, police arrested him.

PSI Santosh Ingle investigated the case and filed a chargesheet against the accused.

As the charges were proved against Sukrat, the court awarded him three years’ imprisonment with a fine of Rs 2000. He would undergo additional three months imprisonment if he failed to pay the fine.

Adv Sonali Raut represented the State.

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Nagpur: Hundreds of nurses under the Maharashtra State Nurses Association have announced an indefinite strike beginning on Tuesday to demand the restoration of the old pension scheme and other demands. Technicians and class three and four staff have also pledged their support to them, causing a potential disruption of patient care at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH) commonly known as Mayo and Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

As an alternative arrangement, both hospitals have enlisted the help of nursing students and contract staff. However, scheduled surgeries have been postponed due to the ongoing strike. The Maharashtra State Nurses Association held a meeting at the nursing entrance of MCGH on Monday to announce the strike.

Nagpur Branch President Sanyogita Maheshgawli, Joint Secretary Jayashree Sarath, and Zulfi Ali were present at the meeting. Zulfi Ali, the joint secretary of the organization, stated that about 700 to 800 nurses in medical and 300 in Mayo would participate in the strike. Class three and class four employees will also participate in the strike.

Ali mentioned that the dean has been informed about the strike and any inconvenience to the patients would rest with the hospital administration. The strike is expected to cause significant disruptions in patient care and hospital services.

The nurses’ demands have not yet been addressed, and they remain committed to their cause until their grievances are addressed. The strike will continue until further notice, and it remains to be seen how the hospitals will manage the situation and negotiate with the nurses’ association.

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Nagpur: With the song “Naatu Naatu” from the 2022 blockbuster RRR making history as the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Song, the Nagpur City Police have used the song to teach privacy lessons to Nagpurians.

The Nagpur City Police Twitter handle uploaded a tweet advising citizens to say “Naa-to” to strangers who ask for their OTP. The witty tweet aimed at teaching privacy lessons to people has gone viral on social media platforms.

It is worth mentioning that “Naatu-Naatu” from RRR won the Oscar in 2023 in the Best Song Category, beating “Applause” from Tell It Like a Woman, “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick, “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and “This Is a Life” from Everything Everywhere All at Once.

The Nagpur City Police have been proactive in educating citizens about online safety and privacy. They regularly use social media platforms to share tips on online safety and encourage people to be vigilant about protecting their personal information.

In addition to using popular cultural references such as “Naatu Naatu” to promote privacy lessons, the Nagpur City Police have also organized awareness campaigns and workshops to educate citizens about the importance of online safety.

With the increasing importance of digital technology and the growing threat of cybercrime, the Nagpur City Police’s efforts to educate citizens about online safety and privacy have become more critical than ever. Their proactive approach towards promoting online safety and privacy has been widely appreciated and has helped citizens in Nagpur to be more aware and vigilant about protecting their personal information online.

– Shubham Nagdeve

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Nagpur: The Fire and Emergency Services of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) conducted a fire emergency and rescue operation for Bhavan’s B P Vidya Mandir in Trimurti Nagar on Tuesday.

Around 380 people, including students, teachers, and staff, participated in the demonstration. Trimurti Fire Station Officer and other officials were also present on the occasion.

The drive was initiated under the supervision of Chief Fire Officer Rajendra Uchake.

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