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Nagpur: Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, the fully NABH & ISO accredited multi super speciality hospital, recently conducted on-site health check of all personnel of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which provides security to Nagpur Airport. Dr. A K Verma, OCHRI Family Physician, undertook the annual check-up screening of all CISF employees at Nagpur Airport in a 2-day long camp.

On this occasion Dr. Verma said that because of the changing lifestyle, it has become important to adopt preventive healthcare measures and to go for regular health check-ups. It is known that there is 10% reduction in loss of working days which directly improves productivity.

Ravi Kumar, Deputy Commandant, CISF, Nagpur Airport stated that “Employee health checks offer a variety of benefits. Health screening demonstrates that employers care about their staff and are dedicated to helping them stay healthy. CISF is committed to enhance workplace wellness in their supervised undertakings.”

Dr. Anup Marar, OCHRI Director, said that, “Under Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, Orange City Hospital and Research Institute supports various organizations in holding health screening camps for the benefit of their employees”. He added that a correctly designed health check-up programmes can increase productivity, boost morale and reduce stress

Sachin Gaikwad, CISF Reserve Inspector organised this camp while Rajan Thakur and Br. Pratik Sonekar from OCHRI under supervision of Sunil Sure, OCHRI General Manager worked hard for the success of this camp

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute conducts on site annual check-ups in various welfare centric companies, industries and organizations. OCHRI has an occupational health division which provides onsite feasible executive health check-up facility to promote preventive health. OCHRI is ranked 1st best in Nagpur by The Week Nielsen National survey 2017. OCHRI is always at the forefront of extending health care services to any employee welfare centric organization in and around Nagpur as a part of its preventive health checkups program initiatives. OCHRI is empanelled by all major employee welfare friendly organizations and companies based in Central India.

OCHRI holds health camp for CISF personnel at Airport

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Nagpur: In a heartwrenching incident that would unleash a pall of among mothers, a 30-year-old woman mercilessly strangled her own 9-year-old son and hanged herself to death on late Wednesday night. The incident happened in Pravesh Nagar under Yashodhara police station. Cops have found a note on the wall allegedly written by the deceased Amrin B Shafi, 30. The note stated that she had committed suicide at her own will. Amrin was said to be of aggressive nature.

It is learnt that Amrin was living with her second husband after separating from her first husband. She had a son Umar Shafi (9) from her first husband and a daughter (4) from her second husband. Umar was Amrin’s son from her first husband.

According to the cops, Irfan who works as a driver had gone out for some work on Wednesday. The mother and her two
children were alone at home. Amrin’s daughter told cops, when she woke up after taking a nap, she saw her mother strangling Umar and later hanging herself to a ceiling fan. She rushed to her neighbour’s place and informed them about the incident.

When cops reached the spot, Umar was found lying on floor with a long scarf rounded around his neck. Cops said, the cause of death is yet to be established as the post mortem report is yet to come. The reason behind the drastic step is unclear.

Yashodhara Nagar police have currently registered a case of accidental deaths while the further investigation is under way.

Woman kills 9 yr old son, hangs self in Yashodhara Nagar

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Nagpur: A major tragedy averted near gas filling depot in Khapri on Thursday when the driver of a gas tanker which caught fire showed presence of mind and took away the vehicle from the other tankers and jumped out of it. The incident erupted hues and cries until fire brigade rushed in to control the fire.

The tanker’s cabin was burnt due to the fire. However, the driver saved himself as he parked the tanker aside and jumped out from it while it was starting to burn. HP company’s truck number GJ/06/AU/3838 caught fire around 3.30 pm.

The driver parked the vehicle near outer ring road fly-over before the fire could spread all over. Fire brigade was called from Narendra Nagar and it controlled the fire otherwise it would have been a big mishap.

According to the sources from HP company, the tanker was filled with 17 tonnes of gas. The incident took place when the tanker was going to HP company plant at Khapri from Hajira.

Tanker filled with 17 tonnes gas catches fire, mishap averted

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Nagpur: Planning to settle score over old enmity, a group 15 persons attacked a father-son duo with lethal weapons and tried to kill them in Pachpaoli area here on Thursday night.

The complainant, Shubham Bhagwandas Pali (26), resident of Lashkaribagh, Pachpaoli, told police that he along with his friends Uddesh Patil and Aman Shirke were talking to each other on a stretch of road between Kamal Square and Awale Babu Square around 8.30 pm on Thursday.

At the same time, the accused Gulshan Wankhede, Goldie Shambharkar, Babu Bakri, Harshad Tembhekar, Raja Band and their 10-12 accomplices picked quarrel with Shubham’s father Bhagwandas Pali and brother Rajat Pali over old rivalry. During the wordy duel, the accused suddenly attacked Bhagwandas and Rajat with knife and sword and stabbed them on chest, abdomen, head, back with the intention to kill them. After the attack, the accused fled the spot.

Based on Shubham Pali’s complaint, Pachpaoli API Sanjay Kedare has registered a case against the accused under Sections 143, 147, 148, 149, 307, 504, of the IPC read with Section 4/25 of Arms Act and Section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act and launched a search to apprehend them.

Father-son duo attacked murderously over old enmity in Pachpaoli

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Nagpur: In a high-voltage incident, a gang of 10-12 criminals, armed with mauser gun and knives and riding in car and motorcycles, chased a businessman and thrashed him severely with and also snatched his gold chain worth Rs 1.50 lakh. The businessman was targeted for refusing to pay ransom of Rs 50 lakh to them. The audacious incident took place in Lakadganj area on Thursday. Surprisingly, no arrests have been made in the case so far.

A resident of Plot No. 109, Panch Bhavan, Queta Colony, Vijay alias Chintu Jawaharlal Chug (35), in his complaint to police said he is in bardana business. During the Ganeshotsav, three of the accused named Jagdish Kosurkar (35), resident of Garoba Maidan, Amar Sharma and Ranga demanded Rs 50 lakh as ransom from Vijay Chug.

Similarly, when Vijay had gone to Gangabai Ghat for attending a funeral, the accused again demanded the money but he flatly refused to meet their demand. On Thursday (Oct 4) around 3 pm, as Vijay along with his friends was standing at Swastik Apartment, near Dinshaw Ice Cream, Chhapru Nagar, the three accused, riding in a BMW car, and their 8-10 other accomplices on 4-5 motorcycles, ran towards Vijay menacingly and threatened to kill him by whipping out a mauser gun and knives.

When friends of Vijay intervened and tried to save him, all the accused thrashed Vijay with fists and stones injuring him seriously. The accused also snatched Vijay’s gold chain worth Rs 1.50 lakh and fled the spot.

Lakadganj ASI Arvind Chavan, based on Vijay’s complaint, booked all the accused under Sections 141, 143, 147, 148, 149, 387, 397 of the IPC read with Sub-Section 3/25 of Arms Act and Section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act. Cops have launched search of the accused but no arrests have been made so far.

Gang of goons, armed with gun, attack businessman for refusing Rs 50 lakh ransom in Lakadganj

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Nagpur: A recklessly driven travels bus took life of a pedestrian in Gittikhadan police jurisdiction on Thursday evening. The bus driver has been arrested.

The deceased, Tanne Saud Ame Saud (42), was staying at Sharma Hotel, Dahegaon, Kalmeshwar Road. Around 4.45 pm on Thursday, Tanne Saud was going towards Bor Nala walking. As he reached near a petrol pump on Katol Road, a rashly driven travels bus (MH-31/EM 0876) hit him from behind with forceful impact. The grievously injured Tanne Saud was taken to Mayo Hospital where doctors declared him dead on admission.

Gittikhadan PSI Rathod, acting on a complaint lodged by Nandsingh Khadaksingh Bhandari (51) of Bezonbagh, booked the travel bus driver Nilesh Bhaskar Derkar (34) of Paradsinga, district Chhindwara, under Sections 279, 304(A) of the IPC and reportedly arrested him.

Travels bus knocks pedestrian dead in Gittikhadan

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Nagpur: After painstaking efforts, Sakkardara police succeeded in nabbing a hardcore criminal who was dodging arrest since the past 24 years.

The accused, Rajkumar Kusoba Ambade, resident of Rambagh, was involved in many crimes and wanted for offences registered against him under Sections 326, 379, 461, 511, 394 of the IPC. At that time, the accused Rajkumar was 24 years. Despite arrest warrant issued by courts, he was dodging police due to wrong address of his house. The accused had mentioned five misleading addresses in the five offences registered against him.

A squad of Sakkardara police deputed to nab wanted criminals was on the trail of Rajkumar Ambade for 24 years. The squad, after painstaking efforts, managed to find the new address of the accused who was staying at Lurd Mata Mandir Slums, Indira Nagar, under Jaripatka police jurisdiction. Armed with the information, the Sakkardara police squad raided the house and succeeded in arresting the accused Rajkumar Ambade after 24 years of search.

The arrest was made by Senior PI Sandipan Pawar, API Ulhas Bhusari, constable Vilas Chobitkar, police sepoy Pawan Lambat under the guidance of Zone 4 DCP Nilesh Bharne.

Sakkardara cops nab wanted goon after 24 years

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Nagpur: Preparations for Navratri festival celebrations at Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Devsthan, Koradi, are in full swing. The Navratri festival will be celebrated from October 10 to 18.

The Koradi Devi Mandir is major tourist attraction in Maharashtra. During Navratri festival, lakhs of devotees throng the temple. From this year, the Devsthan management is offering the devotees Akhand Manokamna Mahajyot facility. According to the Devsthan, only one jyot, Mahajyot, will be lighted before the idol of Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba. This Akhand Jyot will continue to burn for 365 days of the year.

According to Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Devsthan , devotees can light Akhand Jyot in front of idol of Jagdamba in their own names or in the name of their near and dear ones. The devotees will have to donate Rs 2100 for one year, Rs 11,000 for five years, Rs 21000 for eleven years, Rs 51,000 for 21 years, Rs 1 lakh for 31 years and Rs 2 lakh for 51 years. For lifelong period, the devotees will have to donate Rs 2.50 lakh for Akhand Mahajyot. The interested devotees can contact Koradi Mandir office on 9607979222 and 9607979555.

During the Navratri festival, Goddess Jagadamba appears in three different stages of life, small girl in the morning, young girl in the afternoon and as a woman during night.

As lakhs of devotees would be visiting Koradi Mandir during Navratri festival, a host of arrangements are being made for smooth celebrations. CCTV cameras have been installed for keeping watch on movement of devotees. Street-lights are installed and working properly on roads leading to the temple, safe drinking water will be provided to the visitors, public convenience arrangements are being made and regular frequency of city buses will be maintained between various parts of Nagpur and Koradi.

Akhand Manokamna Mahajyot facility at Koradi Devi Mandir

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Nagpur: The Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday took stock of preparations at Deekshabhoomi and Kamptee’s Dragon Palace for 62nd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din to be celebrated on October 18. He directed the district administration to make all necessary arrangements so that lakhs of devotees visiting the two monuments are not put to inconvenience.

The review meeting was held at Dr Ambedkar College of Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti. The meeting was attended by Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti Secretary Sadanand Fulzele, Bhante Surai Sasai, Mayor Nanda Jichkar, MLCs Jogendra Kawade, Prakash Gajbhiye, MLA Dr Milind Mane, District Collector Ashwin Mudgal, Commissioner of Police Bhushankumar Upadhyay, Joint Police Commissioner Ravindra Kadam, Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti’s Vilas Gajghate and others.

24 hours water:
Lakhs of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar will converge at historic Deekshabhoomi and Dragon Palace at Kamptee on the occasion of 62nd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din to be celebrated on Thursday (October 18). The District Administration put itself on top gear and placed all necessary arrangements in place for convenience of the visiting devotees. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on its part will set up a Control Room near the statue of Annabhau Sathe. All the concerned zonal officials and employees of NMC will be deployed at the Control Room for 24 hours to oversee the arrangements.

The District Collector Ashwin Mudgal said arrangement for 24 hour water supply will be made at the two places. Water Works Department is making arrangements to provide 24 hour drinking water and will be deploying water tankers. A number of temporary water connections will be provided at various places.

Toilets:
The NMC will be making arrangements of temporary toilets in ITI and Blind School premises. Around 1200 temporary toilets would be set up. Toilets will also be set up at Ambazari Lake premises. Adequate lighting arrangement will be made at these toilets. The toilet arrangements at Dragon Palace will be made at the planned places as have been done usually. Similarly, many bathrooms and urinals will be constructed.

Dustbins, containers, waste boxes are to be placed majority of the areas. Water will be made easily available for devotees using toilets, bathrooms and at other places. The eatery vendors, tea stalls have been asked to drop plastic plates, glasses and other garbage at specified places.

Lighting:
The lighting arrangements are being made by NMC and MSEDCL. Adequate lighting arrangements will be made at crowded places at Deekshabhoomi and Dragon Palace and at bus stops, and at other vantage places. Generators are to be installed to deal with emergency situations.

Security:
The Police Department has been directed to initiate steps to maintain law and order during Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebrations at Deekshabhoomi and Dragon Palace. Parking lots should be fixed. Police bandobast should be adequate at Deekshabhoomi and at other vantage points with policemen dotting the place.

Similarly, various organisations are making arrangements to distribute free food, drinking water, health services etc during the Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebrations.

Bawankule reviews preparations for Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Deekshabhoomi, Dragaon palace

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Nagpur: Coming down heavily on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar and other private channels on Internet for broadcasting pornographic contents, crudity, sexual or discriminatory language, and various levels of violence, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to initiate effective steps for curbing the disturbing trend.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Adv Divya Gontiya requesting the High Court to issue orders aimed at curbing the deluge of vulgarity, violent scenes and crude language on webseries. “The screening of pornographic contents, vulgar gestures and talks are overriding the Indian culture and morality,” Adv Gontiya stressed in her PIL.

During the hearing on the PIL, the High Court issued notices to Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Electronics and Information Technology Ministry, Law and Judiciary Ministry as well as Home Ministry. The High Court has directed the concerned ministries to set up a pre-screening committee for curbing , crudity, sexual or discriminatory language, vulgar gestures, nudity, sex, immodesty on webseries, monitor the webseries and advertisements before going on online media.

“Take care that no series, national or international, is directly published on any platform,” the court said and ordered issuance of guiding principles. “If the websites are found violating provisions of Cinematograph Act, Indecent Representation of Women Prohibition Act 1986 and other similar Acts, then act tough against the guilty,” the High Court directed the concerned ministries in the notices.

The PIL pointed out that the contents of the webseries are in connection with political, physical relationship, and/or other sensitive subjects. “Many times the contents hurt the religious sentiments. For monitoring contents on TV, newspapers, there are monitoring authorities such as Press Council, Censor Board and other authorities. But there is no control over webseries. Therefore an independent monitoring machinery should be set up to keep control over such webseries,” the PIL said.

Curb pornography, violence on Netflix, Amazaon Prime, Hotstar: HC orders I&B Ministry

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Nagpur: The NMC Contractors Welfare Association, led by President Vijay Naidu, on Friday welcomed the Chief Engineer Ulhas Debadwar at civic body’s headquarters. Speaking on the occasion, Naidu asserted that the Chief Engineer will bring hope to the cash-strapped and problem-hit NMC.

Naidu further said that the contractors are not being paid their bills on time. Neither effective steps are being initiated to streamline the revenue resources nor concrete decisions are being taken.

The other office-bearers present on the occasion include Prashant Thakre, Sanju Chaubey, Anant Jagnit, Sachin Dhandale, Suryakant Darbeshwar, Akhil Nagrare, Hemant Rangari, Prashant Deshmukh, Rahul Alone, Rahul Kewalramani, Ashok Athre, Pervez Bhai, Hirekan Nagsen, Thombre, Mahajan, Brijesh Mishra, Rinku Singh, Liladhar Khedkar and others.

NMC Contractors Assn welcomes Chief Engineer Debadwar

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Nagpur: A goods train carrying highly volatile petrol tanks suddenly caught fire at Nagpur railway station, in the wee hours of Saturday. However, a team of fire fighters rushed in to contain the flames and doused the fire before it could result in severe damage. No body was reportedly hurt in the incident. The reason behind the fire was not immediately known.

Sources said, had the fire not been controlled, it could have resulted into a major mishap.

Though the incident did not cause any financial loss, it has raised a serious question on the security of goods train arriving at Nagpur station.

Video: Goods train carrying petrol catches fire at Nagpur rly station, none hurt

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Nagpur: Continuing its action against the sand mafia which is leaving a big hole in the revenue pockets of the government, police and tehsil office have jointly seized 11 trucks ferrying sand without paying royalty. The loaded trucks were intercepted on Kharbi-Wathoda road. However the drivers and owners of some of the seized vehicles tried to create scene but the officials foiled their attempt. Special squad led by zonal DCP Nilesh Bharne, along with the staff of Nandanvan police station, had intercepted the trucks along with Tehsil officials.
While the 10 trucks were stopped, three others fled from the spot. It is learnt that all the trucks will be fined Rs2 lakh along with three times the rate of sand per brass seized.

Also, the accused will be booked for theft. Around 22 brass sand was seized during the raid. “Till the truck owners pay us the fine and also sign a Rs 2 lakh bond, we are obligated to keep their trucks as per a 2017 government resolution,” added Borkar.

Cops have also nabbed a truck driver who was threatening the complainant. Meanwhile, the rural Tehsil office, with the help of police, raided four traders who were illegally stacking sand without paying government royalty. Tehsildar (rural) Mohan Tikle said, “We have seized around 41 brass on Friday, among which 16 belonged to the traders and the rest had no owner. All the seized sand will be auctioned soon.

Meanwhile, we have slapped a fine of around Rs 1.26 lakh on the traders who were selling the sand without royalty.” It is the second major action by cops and Tehsil office against sand mafia in a week.

Cops, tehsil office seize 11 trucks ferrying sand illegally

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Nagpur: Two of the data entry operators working who have been observing strike for the last two days against Mayo hospital administration threatening them to terminate their contract, tried to commit suicide on Firday. The striking date entry operators were engaged in the works off Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY). They had alleged pressure from the administration.

As the two took extreme step, they were rushed to the casualty ward of Mayo Hospital. Unable to come to terms with the staff, the hospital administration beckoned two wait-listed candidates to ensure continuation of work. However, patients have been suffering due to delay in the process. On October 3, 13 staff members appointed on contract for MJPJAY went on a strike after being dissatisfied by the response of dean Dr Ajay Keoliya regarding continuation of their services.

“According to the DMER rules, after completion of a contract, the staff is eligible for renewal of the same. However, the dean wants to advertise the posts and re-conduct interviews. Why should we reappear for interviews when our performance has already been marked satisfactory by the concerned seniors?” asked Simab Ashraf, whose four-month contract ended on September 28.

“The striking operators are trying to blackmail the administration and have gone on strike just because the order for continuation was delayed,” said associate professor and nodal officer of Mayo, Ravi Chauhan. Meanwhile, Congress MLA Vikas Kumbhare and members of Youth Congress declared their support to the staffers.

Two Mayo staffers, who are on strike, attempt suicide

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Nagpur: Dozens of passengers from city were left stranded at the Indore Airport as Jet Airways cancelled Nagpur-Chandigarh flight abruptly after reaching Indore. No reason was stated by the Jet Airways authorities for cancelling the flight midway.

Soon after announcement of cancellation of the flight, the Chandigarh-bound passengers lined up for return of ticket money. But it was not a smooth affair as an angry passenger raised his voice against the abrupt cancellation of flight that too without reason. This alert passenger apprised other co-passengers about their rights. If the flight is cancelled for any reason except due to bad weather, it is responsibility of the concerned airways to make alternate arrangements and take the passengers to their destination.

Meanwhile, the Jet Airways announced that the passengers will be charged Rs 15,000-20,000 for the next day’s flight from Indore to Chandigarh. Hearing the announcement, the affected passengers staged demonstration and raised slogans against arbitrary move by the Jet Airways. Sensing the angry mood of the passengers, the airways accommodated the them at a 3-star hotel in Indore at its expenses. Lunch, dinner and the next days’ breakfast was served to the passengers by Jet Airways. A flight to Chandigarh was arranged the next day for the passengers on their old tickets.

Over 50 passengers thanked the alert passenger named Purshottam Harwani, an entrepreneur from Amravati, for his timely intervention.

Jet Airways cancels Nagpur-Chandigarh flight abruptly after reaching Indore

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Nagpur: A man was killed and another injured seriously when the motorcycle they were riding in was hit by a tipper truck in Hingna police jurisdiction on Friday evening. The truck driver reportedly fled from the spot fearing angry backlash from people.

A resident of Dhawalpur, Vinod Ramkrishna Dhoke (30) was riding a Bajaj motorcycle (MH-40/Q 6652) and his friend Raju Narayan Mankar (35), resident of Mandav Ghorad was pillion. Both were going towards Mohgaon Turning in Hingna around 5.30 pm on Friday. As they reached near Mohgaon Turning, a speeding tipper truck (MH-40/BG 5492) dashed against their motorcycle with great impact. As a result, Vinod suffered fatal injuries and died on the spot while Raju was hurt seriously. After the mishap the truck driver reportedly fled the spot fearing people’s wrath.

Hingna ASI Dhanorkar has registered a case under Sections 279, 337, 338, 304(A) of the IPC read with Sections 134, 177, 184 of Motor Vehicles Act and searching for the accused truck driver.

Man killed, another hurt as truck hits bike in Hingna

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Nagpur: Love affair led to brutal murder of a young man in Ajni area here on Friday. Two accused murderers have been arrested.

A resident of Jaibhim Nagar, behind Boudha Vihar, the deceased has been identified as Daniel alias Rinku Moncrip (26). The arrested accused are Kash Kishore Kulkarni alias Kuttarmare (24), resident of Dwarkapuri, Ajni, and Ruben Andre Salve (22), a resident of Plot No. 16, Shyam Nagar. Daniel was cousin of accused Ruben.

According to police, the accused Kash had love affair with daughter of deceased Nitin Moncrip’s aunty. On Friday evening, Daniel went to his aunty Seema Andres Salve’s house at Shyam Nagar. Daniel, who was allegedly in an inebriated condition, was talking to his cousin Sweetie. The accused Ruben got enraged by Daniel’s presence in the house. The accused Ruben picked up a quarrel with Daniel who started creating scenes.

Ruben immediately called another accused Kash. Soon, Kash came and attacked Daniel on his head with a knife. The profusely bleeding Daniel collapsed and died on the spot. A team of Ajni cops reached the spot and started investigation.

Ajni PSI Patle booked the accused duo Kash Kishore Kulkarni alias Kuttarmare and Ruben Andre Salve under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and arrested them. Accused Kash was earlier arrested for indulging in criminal activities.

Young man murdered for opposing love affair in Ajni, 2 accused arrested

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Nagpur: Two miscreants posing as cops extorted Rs 35,000 from a young man with scary tactics in Sadar area here between September 26 and October 3. The two bogus cops are being hunted.

The complainant, Girish Damodhar Deoghare (27), resident of Plot No. 7, Amarjyoti Nagar, Nara, told police that the two unidentified men, aged 20-25 years, approached him posing as cops. The two fake policemen scared Girish by telling him that he was indulging in illegal activities and that his relatives will be informed about it.

With this threat, the two bogus cops forced Girish withdraw Rs 35,000 from his Axis Bank account from time to time between September 26 and October 3. However, when Girish realised that he is being duped, he lodged a complaint with Sadar police in this regard.

PSI Ghuge has registered a case under Sections 170, 384, 34 of the IPC and searching for the two bogus cops.

Two bogus cops extort Rs 35,000 from man with scary tactics

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Nagpur: Alarmed over mushrooming hookah parlours and youngsters getting hooked to the heady stuff, the State Government on Thursday issued a notification putting a blanket ban on hookah parlours being run clandestinely under the cover of recreation clubs, restaurants and coffee house.

Now, operating of hookah parlours would draw fine of Rs 1 lakh and 3-year imprisonment under the provisions of amended Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act (COTPA), 2003.

Following lack of legal provisions, the operators of hookah parlours most of the times escaped tough action. However, the deadly fire at Kamala Mills which killed 14 people in December last year, proved to be nemesis of hookah parlours. The State Government passed a Bill in both Houses of the State Legislature in April this year. Accordingly, a notification issued by the Home Department on Thursday, October 4, banned hookah parlours across the state after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Bil.

The State has witnessed mushrooming growth of hookah parlours since the past few years. Even though hookah is age-old tradition in several parts of the country, the addiction was given new heights in this new era. Tobacco, ganja and other narcotics were being enjoyed in flavoured combination. In hundreds of raids carried out by cops, a large number of youngsters were found hooked to the addiction of the hookah. Alarmed over the disturbing trend, the State Government put its foot down and banned hookah parlours.

Maharashtra is the second state after Gujarat to impose such a ban, which will come into effect immediately.

“Since the notification has been issued, the ban comes into effect immediately. It will be the responsibility of the police to ensure the ban is implemented,” said an official from the Home Department.

The Home Department had been planning to regulate hookah parlours, but Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis insisted on a blanket ban after the fire at Kamala Mills in December 2017, in which 14 people died of suffocation. According to the report by the probe panel, the fire was caused by an ember from a hookah.

State Govt puts its foot down, bans hookah parlours

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Nagpur: The Second Capital City of Nagpur will host 18th State Mayors’ Conference to be held on October 27. The conference is being held in city on the demand of Mayor Nanda Jichkar who is also Vice President of Maharashtra Mayors’ Council. Mayors across the state will attend the conference. The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been invited to inaugurate the event as chief guest and also provide guidance to the Mayors.

According to a letter issued by President of Maharashtra Mayors’ Council and Mayor of Brihan Mumbai Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, the 18th State Mayors’ Conference will be inaugurated at 12 noon on October 27. The Mayor’s of different cities who will attend the conference include Thane’s Minakshi Shinde, New Mumbai’s Jaywant Sutar, Kalyan-Dombiwali’s Vinita Rane, Ulhasnagar’s Meena Aylani, Bhiwandi-Nizampur’s Javed Dalvi, Mira-Bhayander’s Dimple Mehta, Nashik’s Ranjana Bhansi, Malegaon’s Sheikh Rashid Sheikh Shafi, Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Raul Jadhav, Pune’s Mukta Tilak, Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad’s Sangita Khot, Solapur’s Shobha Banshetti, Kolhapur’s Swati Yevruje, Aurangabad’s Nandkumar Ghodle, Nanded-Waghala’s Sheela Bhawre, Akola’s Vijay Agrawal, Amravati’s Sanjay Narvane, Jalgaon’s Seema Bhole, Ahmednagar’s Surekha Kadam, Dhule’s Kalpana Mahale, Vasai-Virar’s Rupesh Jadhav, Parbhani’s Meena Warpudkar, Chandrapur’s Anjali Ghotekar, Panvel’s Kavita Chauthmal, apart from Nagpur Mayor Nanda Jichkar and Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.

The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been invited to inaugurate the conference as chief guest.

However, interestingly, the venue of the State Mayors’ Conference has not been mentioned in the press release. The NMC administration was found totally unaware about the conference as well as the venue.

City to host 18th State Mayors’ Conference on Oct 27