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Nagpur: In some good news ahead of Diwali for hundreds of teachers, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Thursday directed the government to release the pending 50% arrears and start regular salaries for 148 VJ/NT Ashramshalas across the state.

In 2008, the state had issued a government resolution to approve Std XI and XII at these ashramshalas. The GR stated that junior colleges for the backward community would be eligible for grant-in-aid from the fifth year onwards. The colleges were supposed to get 25% grant approval in fifth year, 50% in sixth year, 75% in seventh year and 100% in eighth year, as per the GR.

However, government stopped the salaries of teachers and officials after a couple of months from 2013 onwards. It said that the ashramshalas didn’t have approval from the finance department, and only released funds for nutritional meals of students. The aggrieved teachers and officials from Vidarbha moved the HC in 2015.

An interim order was passed to release 50% arrears of salaries in April 2016. On Thursday, during the final hearing, the HC asked the government to inspect the colleges and release the remaining 50% arrears and start regular pay by March 31, 2019. The HC also said that the petitioners were free to move the court again if the government refused to release the pay, and disposed of the case.

Ashramshalas to get pending pay after HC order

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Nagpur: Taking serious view of abysmal recovery of taxes, the Chairman of Tax Assessment and Collection Committee Sandeep Jadhav came down heavily on negligent officials and employees and ordered stern action against them. “Suspend the irresponsible employees if tax recovery target is not achieved,” Jadhav directed NMC administration.

A meeting of Tax Assessment and Collection Committee was held on Friday at Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Hall in NMC Headquarters. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chairman Sunil Agrawal, members Yashashri Nandanwar, Madhuri Thakre, Bhavna Lonare, Dhantoli Zone Chairperson Vishakha Bante, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Mohite, Assistant Commissioner (Tax) Milind Meshram, all Assistant Commissioners of 10 zones, and other officials.

Jadhav expressed his disappointment for not achieving the three-monthly recovery target by Tax Inspectors of zones. Sensing the angry mood of Jadhav, the Assistant Commissioners assured him of achieving the recovery target by October 31. When Jadhav asked the Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Mohite whether the action will be taken if the target is not achieved by October 31, Mohite assured him that irresponsible and negligent officials and employees will face suspension action if the target is not achieved by October 31. Jadhav asked Mohite to give deadline of seven days to employees to improve their working style. If they failed to correct the wrong, then suspension action should be initiated against them and a report in this regard submitted, Jadhav said.

In the 2018-19 Budget, revenue of Rs 519 crore through tax collection was expected. But even half of the target was not achieved. NMC administration will take serious view of this lapse, Jadhav said. The NMC administration will be recommended to provide adequate manpower in the zones in which manpower is lacking, Jadhav said.

The Property Tax Department has miserably failed in collection of arrears from the defaulters. The arrears have touched staggering Rs 320 crore while the civic body has recovered only Rs 11 crore so far. After abolition of Octroi and Local Body Tax (LBT), Property Tax is the prominent revenue source of the NMC.

Jadhav orders suspension of lax babus if tax recovery target is not achieved

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Nagpur: Accelerating its drive against motorists riding without helmets, the traffic police have caught as many as 670 people and handed out challans to them. The intensity of checking was such that this number of offenders was achieved in just two days. Traffic cops have been on their special drive particularly during morning hours between 7 am to 9 am.

It may be mentioned that a section of media had reported that the helmetless driving is more rampant during early morning and evening hours. Taking note of the reports, DCP (traffic) Raj Tilak Roushan issued instructions to launch the special drive.

Zonewise,163 riders were caught by Sonegaon zone cops followed by 147 under Cotton Market zone. Indora and MIDC zones penalized 103 and 95 motorists for riding two-wheeler without helmets.

Traffic cops penalise 607 helmetless riders in special drive

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Nagpur: Continuing its cracking down on the traders involved in illegal use of banned plastic material, the nuisance detection squad (NDS) of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) stormed into seven commercial establishments including goods godown and seized more than 500 kg of banned plastic products. A total cash of Rs 45,000 was also recovered from concerned business owners.

The raiding party included officials from Gandhibagh, Satranjipura and Lakadganj zones. The squads conducted a joint raid at the godown at Bajiprabhu Chowk in Ganjakhet. Around 476.50 kg banned plastic products were recovered from the godown.

The squad from Ashi Nagar zone came across two traders who were fined in the past too and imposed a cost of Rs10,000 each.

on them. Ever since implementation of the plastic ban in the state on June 23, the NDS has penalized 337 traders and collected a fine of over Rs16.32 lakh.

Over 500 kg banned plastic goods from shops, godowns seized in joint raid

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Nagpur: A 26 year old woman has filed report against a man for allegedly raping her between Feb 25 and Aug 26, this year over a false promise of marriage.

The accused has been identified as Nakul Khemchand Khobragade, resident of Flat No. 505 Laxmanbana Apartment, Pachpavli.

The survivor reportedly met accused online early this year and started chatting on social media. Subsequently they developed a love affair, and started going out frequently. In the meantime, the accused expressed his sexual desire towards her. As he promised to marry the victim didn’t refused.

However, the accused later started avoiding her texts messages and stopped receiving her calls, due to which the survivor sensed something amiss. Subsequently she narrated her ordeal to her parents and they approached Jaripatka police station.

Followed by the complaint, Jaripatka police station has registered an offence under section 376(1) of IPC. Further details are awaited.

Woman raped over false marriage promise in Jaripatka

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Nagpur: Preying on a helpless minor girl, three ill-intended men repeatedly caught on the victim and behaved objectionally with her. The trio has also allegedly threatened her of killing her father between Oct 8 and Oct 11.

MIDC police have booked all the three accused identified as Ali Manihar (25), Shehzad Khan (23) and Viru Mujawar (24).

A 16 year old survivor is student of private college in MIDC. Between Oct 8 and 11, the complainant alleged that the three accused stopped her on her way to college. However, when survivor started resisting them the accused started hurting abuses at her also threaten her of dire consequences.

Subsequently the survivor narrated her nightmare to her parents followed by which they approached MIDC police station.

MIDC police has registered a case under section 354(D)(1), 323,504 of IPC. Further details are awaited.

Minor girl molested in broad day light in MIDC, 3 booked

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Nagpur: Students of Agriculture College in city hit streets in protest against PDKV proposal to sells its prime land to NMC and other government departments. The students under the banner of Agrovet-Agro Engineer Mitra Parivar also strongly opposed the proposal of Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) to transfer part its land along VIP Road to NMC. The civic body plans to construct a jogging and cycling track on the land.

The Agrovet-Agro Engineer Mitra Parivar has launched a campaign to oppose sell of open land by PDKV. Accordingly, the organisation and large number of students of Agriculture College staged ‘chakka jam’ (road blockade) at Maharajbagh Square. The agitation hit traffic for some time. The protest was led by organisation’s President Dilip Mohitkar, Secretary Pranay Parate and Congress Corporator Kishore Jichkar. At the outset, the protesters gathered in front of statue of Panjabrao Deshmukh situated at Maharajbagh and raised slogans against the ruling party for its plan to grab PDKV land. The students and leaders also opposed proposal of PDKV to transfer part its agriculture land along VIP Road in Ramdaspeth near Vanamati.

The NMC is planning to construct a jogging and cycling track on the land. The protesters demanded that the PDKV land at nearby Kachipura should be freed of encroachments and the jogging and cycling track should be constructed there.

It may be recalled the Akola-based Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) runs several institutes including Agriculture College in Nagpur. The PDKV-run Agriculture College has total 446.21 hectare land including Maharajbagh. Out of this land, 59.39 hectare land was already given to some government and semi-government institutes. Moreover, a huge land besides More Bhavan Bus Stand was transferred to NMC for construction for road construction. Apart from this, a 26.69 hectare land belonging to Agriculture College at Bajaj Nagar, Shankar Nagar, Ramdaspeth has been occupied by encroachers. It means the Agriculture College has already ‘lost’ 86 hectare land. Now, only 360.13 hectare land has remained with the college. Currently, some offices of Metro Rail and MSEDCL are also situated on the agriculture department land. The land of Agriculture College is shrinking day by day. Hence the students of Agriculture College united and staged agitation to save the land.

The protest was participated by a large number of doctors of Veterinary College and Hospital apart from students.

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Nagpur: In a major action, Pachpaoli police rescued as many as 168 bovines, including cows, and seized three mini-trucks transporting the cattle in cruel manner. Three accused have been arrested and search has been launched to nab many others who fled the spot on motorcycles. 26 bikes were also seized. The collective worth of seized vehicles and rescued bovines is Rs 44.60 lakh.

This is the first time that total 29 vehicles were seized along with three accused.

Cops received information in the afternoon of Friday that some vehicles were illegally transporting cattle heads near water tank, Mahendra Nagar Teka. Cops immediately raided the place and found the bovines dumped in three mini-trucks cruelly. A number of persons on motorcycles were escorting the three mini trucks. On seeing the cops, the persons ran helter-skelter but police managed to nab three accused. The arrested accused have been identified as Ershad Ahmed Abdul Munaf (39), resident of Taj Nagar, Teka, Imran Quereshi Sheikh Mujaffar Quereshi (30) of Mominpura and Shahrukh Sheikh Aziz Sheikh (25), native of Bazaartola, district Gondia.

The three arrested accused were booked under Sections 5A, 5B of Maharashtra Animal Preservation Amended Act 1995 read with Sections 3, 9, 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Section 177 of Motor Vehicles Act.

The action was carried out by Senior PI Narendra Hiwre, PI R L Dubey, APIs Vijay Kasodhan, Chetan Chavan, PSI P R Ingle and other staff under the guidance of DCP Rahul Maknikar and ACP Walchandra Mundhe.

Pachpaoli cops rescue 168 bovines, seize 29 vehicles, 3 accused arrested

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Nagpur: The rising incidents of chain snatching has not only turned menace for the citizens but also proving to be an eyesore for the police department with no control over this criminal act. In yet another such incident a 36 year old woman was relieved of her gold mangalsutra in Sonegaon area while she was heading home with her son, on Friday night.

After picking up her son from a private tuition classes, complainant Rashmi Yashwant Kulkarni, resident of flat no. 101 Ashish Vihar, Jayprakash Nagar, was heading towards home on her scooter at 7:30 pm. However when she approached Sahkar Nagar Square, a man apparently in his mid 30s approached her a on white activa and snatched away her mangalsutra before the complainant could raise an alarm.

Followed by the complaint of the victim, Sonegaon police has registered a case under section 392 of IPC. Further probe is underway.

Yet another woman turned victim of chain snatching in Sonegaon

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Nagpur: The flip-flops by the Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray over alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party in the next Lok Sabha and Assembly election has put the party MPs from Vidarbha in dilemma. Uddhav had in the past announced to go solo and fight the elections on their own strength. However, in a party meeting held last week in Mumbai, the MPs from Vidarbha opposed the Sena supremo’s move and stressed for alliance with BJP, sources said.

It a well known fact that Shiv Sena has no base in Vidarbha except in few pockets. The focus of Shiv Sena President is limited to Mumbai and its surrounding regions. The party is partner in BJP Government in State and at Centre. However, after coming to power, BJP systematically sidelined the interest of Shiv Sena. The Sena claims that the BJP has poorly treated it since then. This led to both parties contesting the 2014 State Assembly polls separately. Later, Shiv Sena supported the BJP Government and became partner. Now, the differences are on the issue of forming an alliance with the BJP for the 2019 general elections and Maharashtra Assembly polls. However, there are a few key party members including Vidarbha MPs who are keen on an alliance with the BJP.

If Shiv Sena fights the elections solo, the party will have to find ‘winning’ candidate in Nagpur, Gondia-Bhandara, Wardha Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, and Akola. Base of Shiv Sena at these place is ‘Zero.’ Hence a section of senior Shiv Sena leaders point out that it will be prudent to ally with the BJP, considering their party’s strengths and weaknesses.

It may be recalled that there are 10 Lok Sabha seats in Vidarbha. With BJP alliance, the party got four seats as its share. Shiv Sena contested Washim, Ramtek, Amravati and Buldana seats and all its candidates emerged winners in 2014 Lok Sabha elections. BJP contribution in Shiv Sena’s win was significant. However, the picture in Assembly elections was different. As both parties fought the polls separately, Shiv Sena could win only four seats as against 44 seats by BJP. Had there been alliance with BJP, Shiv Sena could have won at least 12 seats.

Keeping in mind the facts, the MPs from Vidarbha expressed apprehensions that if Shiv Sena fights the next Lok Sabha elections on its own, the party would fare badly in Vidarbha.

Uddhav’s flip-flop over tie-up with BJP puts MPs from Vidarbha in dilemma

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Nagpur: With lakhs of devotees visiting Deekshabhoomi for 62nd Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebration on Thursday, October 18, by different modes of transport, the Police Department has geared up to manage vehicular traffic.

Addressing a press conference on Saturday, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Raj Tilak Roushan said “All vehicular traffic on certain roads leading directly to Deekshabhoomi and nearby areas will either be banned or diverted. Around 600 personnel including Police Inspectors, Assistant Police Inspectors, Poilce-Sub Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, head constables, constables would be deployed at various strategic points to manage vehicular traffic and ensure there is no mishap oe untoward incident.

The senior police officials would be patrolling and monitoring the situation. A number of CCTV cameras are being installed at vantage points to keep a close tab on movement of traffic as well as people. Moreover, drone cameras will be deployed for extra vigilance,” the DCP said.

The ban and regulation of vehicular traffic will be effective from 6 am of October 17 to midnight of October 19. Entry to all vehicles will be banned at following routes:

1) Both sides of road from Kachipura Square to Mata Kacheri Square

2) Both sides of road from Kachipura Square to Kalpana Building till T-Point

3) Mata Kacheri Square to Krupalani Turning, Wardha Road, both sides.

4) Mata Kacheri Square to NEERI Road T-Point

5) Both sides of road from Mata Kacheri Square to Laxmi Nagar Square

6) Kachipura Square to Bajaj Nagar Square

7) Bajaj Nagar to Laxmi Nagar

8) Entry of vehicle distributing food, water packets will also be banned on the above-mentioned roads.

Similarly, traffic cops have made arrangements for diversion and regulation of all vehicular traffic. Parking arrangements for devotees bringing their vehicles have been made at Hislop College Hockey Ground, Morris College Hockey Ground (opposite Yashwant Stadium), Hadas High School ground, IMA Hall premises, Dharampeth School ground, Dharampeth Commerce College ground, Indian Gymkhana ground, New English High School ground, Home Guard Office ground, Congress Nagar, Bajaj Nagar Basketball ground, Paranjape School, Laxmi Nagar, Scientific Coop Society ground, Laxmi Nagar Zone office ground, LAD College ground, passes parking at ITI ground.

Cops to ban, divert vehicular traffic at Deekshabhoomi on Dhammachakra Pravartan Din

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Nagpur: City girl Pooja Hirvade a prominent Bharatnatyam dancer who started pursuing her passion at the age of four has come a long way. Pooja wishes to spread the name of city through her Bharatnatyam skills out in the world.

In an Interview with Nagpur Today Pooja shared her journey and her experiences while performing on stage. Pooja who won many hearts and awards by her performance is a recognized artist by Ministry of Culture India and a curator of various successful dance shows at Nagpur. She has been growing under the wing of Guru Ratnam Janardhanan past many years and have been learning dance for over 19 years.

Pooja has not only won heart but has also won many prestigious awards in the field of art like Women Award 2018, Gaurav Samman, India women achievers award 2018 and also felicitated with “Kala Sudhasree Samman 2016” at Kala Vithika Apurva Pratibha festival at Kolkata at the hands of Pandit Krishna Mohan Mahraj Ji.

She also bagged “Nandkumar Nrutya Ratna- 2016” at Panchamveda Nrutyanjali Fine Arts Festival, Ambejogai from Padmashri awardee and renowned Manipuri exponent Darshana Jhaveri and many otehr awards.

Sharing her views on her art form, she says, “I believe that the classical dancer do not get the recognition as it used to get. The budding dancers do not get opportunity on big stage which is the reason why classical dance is not much popular unlike in the past. The government should make plans to boost the dance form more for all artist” She added.

Bharatnatyam sensation Pooja Hirvade wishes to spread city’s name worldwide

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Nagpur: An unclaimed bag in the A-1 coach of Sanghamitra Express sparked panic among passengers and a bomb scare at Nagpur Railway Station in the early hours on Saturday. Initially, the passengers and RPF personnel anticipated bomb in the abandoned bag but it was later found that the bag contained liquor bottles.

On Saturday, 12295 Bangalore-Patna Sanghamitra Express reached Nagpur at 9 am on Platform No. 1. However, a bag in coach A-1 of the train was found unattended for a quite some time. Sensing trouble, the passengers informed RPF personnel Vikas Sharma, Shyam Jhadokar, and Vivek Kanojia who were inspecting the train.

The RPF jawans checked the bag with the hand metal detector and found that there was no sign of bomb in it. However, when they examined bag manually they found four bottles of liquor worth Rs 3870 in it.

After getting to know that the abandoned bag has alcohol in it, the passengers heaved a sigh of relief. Later, Sanghamitra Express was allowed to proceed on its journey.

Unclaimed bag in Sanghamitra Exp sparks bomb scare at Nagpur Rly Station

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Nagpur: By stating that the facts along with the substantive law quoted in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Adv Divya Ganeshprasad Gontia (27) against web series for promoting obscenity, vulgarity and violence, do not satisfy the legal parameters laid by the Supreme Court of India, Adv Wilson Mathew (43) has sought permission from Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court to intervene the case.

Adv Wilson Mathew

While discussing the case with Nagpur Today, Adv Wilson Mathew said, “The content one choose to watch within four wall is their perspective and comes under ‘Right to Privacy’. However the present petition has already cast a great deal of uncertainty in the minds of people at large in respect to their ‘Right to Life and Liberty’ as well as their right of having access to the internet, which in fact is the medium of entertainment through online platforms. Thus it is necessary to bring all the factual information to the fore.”

Mathew also mentioned that his intervention is in the interest of the citizens who are subscribers to the channels/ web series and who’s fundamental rights will stand curtailed if this petition is allowed.

The petition filed by Adv Gontia has conveniently put the videos shown in web series in the same category as that of pornography or being ‘sexually explicit; where as any video which carries an element of intimacy between two humans cannot be placed under a common umbrella of porn, discussed Mathew with Nagpur Today.

He also told Nagpur Today that he’s waiting for a reply from the government along with other consulting authorities for the further proceedings.

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Adv Wilson Mathew to intervene the PIL filed by Adv Divya Gontia against Web Series

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Nagpur: Social Security Wing of the Crime Branch busted a sex racketatBarbieSaloon& BridalMakeupStudio, near Gandhisagar in Ganeshpeth area and rescued four teenage girls, besides arresting a pimp on Saturday.

Cops arrested Lokesh Rohiniprasad Mishra (33), a resident of Plot No 85, Nara, Jaripatka, and booked saloon owner Anjali Shah (25) for operating the sex racket. Crime Branch officers received information thatfleshtradewas flourising at BarbieSaloonunder the garb of massage parlour and Spa.On the basis of the information, Crime Branch officers sent a decoy customer to Barbie Saloon.

After accepting money from the decoy customer, Lokesh Mishra provided a girl and asked him to go with her in a room. The decoy customerthen signalled the police team waiting nearby. The team raided the saloon and caught Lokesh red-handed, besides rescuring the four girls.

Of the four teenage girls rescued, one is from Gondia. Two of them are college students. An offence under Sections 370, 34 of the Indian Penal Code, read with Sections 3,4, 5 and 7 of Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act, has been registered against Lokesh Mishra and Anjali Shah at Ganeshpeth Police Station.

The raid was conductedby SeniorPIMeena Jagtap, API SanjeevaniThorat, PSI Smita Sonwane, and others under the supervision of DCP (Detection) Sambhaji Kadam.

Crime Branch busts sex racket in Ganeshpeth

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Nagpur: Jaripatka Police on Friday booked youth for allegedly sexually exploiting a girl for almost six months on false promise of marriage.

The 26-year-old stated in her complaint that Nakul Khemchand Khobragade,aresident of Flat No 3, Laxman Baba Apartment, Plot No 505, Lashkaribagh, Pachpaoli, befriended her.

Between February 25, 2018 and August 26, 2008, he established physical relationship with her by promising to tie the nuptial knot. Even after the engagement ceremony,he refused to marry her.

On the basis of the victim’s complaint, police registered an offence under Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code against Khobragade.

Youth booked for sexually exploiting girl on pretext of marriage

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Nagpur: A scooterette – borne robber snatched away a portion of a gold‘Mangalsutra’ with pendant worth Rs 10,000 from a woman in front of Aakash Vihar Apartment on Sahakar Nagar Road in Sonegaon area Friday evening.

A resident of Flat No 101, Aakash Vihar Apartment, Plot No 1- 2, Jaiprakash Nagar, Rashmi Yashwant Kulkarni (36) was returning home on a Scooty Pep moped (MH-12/A-6457)with her children from their tuition class around 7.45 pm.

A few metres from Rashmi’s house, a scooterette-borne youth came from behind and yanked the gold ‘Mangalsutra’ from her neck.

The ‘Mangalsutra’ broke into two pieces. Before Rashmi’s could raise an alarm, the robber fled with a portion of broken ‘Mangalsutra’ with a pendant worth Rs 10,000. Sonegaon Police launched a search for the robber after registering a case under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code.

Chain-snatching in Sonegaon

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Nagpur: Despite newspapers using reams and reams of paper to write about poor condition of road across the city, the babus of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) refuse to wake up from their slumber. Take any route in city and within minutes the road users curse the civic body in choicest words.

A stretch of road near Medical Square is classic example of apathetic attitude of NMC bosses. Or are they not worried if a mishap takes place as the victim would get ‘prompt medical attention’ GMCH being in close proximity?

At the stretch of road in front of Laxmi General Stores near GMCH, the NMC authorities did not think it wise to repair a wide pothole after laying of underground electric transmission line. One can easily find bad shape of road along with pavement which has been polarized into cement and tar region due to underground transmission works. The road users would find a portion of underground hollow pipe protruding menacingly right in the middle of the road. The spot has reportedly led to several mishaps in the past.

While interacting with Nagpur Today, a local Ankit Yelekar said that done with the underground work the workers ignored the open wire in the middle of the road. In the dark, commuters find it difficult to spot that pipe and become victims of a serious mishap.

“Right from the start, we used to object in every uncertainty about this underground work. But like always the workers turned a blind eye towards our suggestions. The hollow electric pipe has caused several accidents on this road even in broad day light. The pipe is black in colour, so somehow it manages to hide in the night time. The spot being right next to divider, the commuters while turning often meet with mishaps with the one who is travelling on the straight road.”

Yelekar further added, “We have brought this matter to attention of NMC administration. But it seems, the administration must have been waiting for fatal mishap to occur and then react.

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Protruding pipe in middle of road near GMCH invites mishaps!

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Nagpur: Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh and Ram Mandir- Ram Nagar have been organising Walkathon for senior citizens since past 11 years. Jayant Apte, President of Ram Mandir, Ram Nagar stated that they organise this Walkathon on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti to commemorate October 1 which is International Senior Citizens Day.

Every year, Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (OCHRI) provides emergency backup to this Walkathon which draws senior citizens from all corners of Nagpur. Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh and Ram Mandir- Ram Nagar also provide token of appreciation to each participant while OCHRI organises a preliminary check-up for all participants in Ram Mandir after the event.

This year, Walkathon attracted 748 participants which is organised under the theme “Challal tar Vachal” to promote the importance of regular walking for 30 minutes a day to recharge our body and soul.

This year even a 98-year-old gentleman successfully participated and completed the 2 km walk. More than 180 participants were from 65-70 years of age. This walkathon is organised for people who are above 60 years.

On behalf of OCHRI and medical fraternity, Dr. Anup Marar, OCHRI Director, complimented Jayant Apte by presenting a copy of Bhagwat Geeta for his enthusiasm, zeal and passion in organising various such events for senior citizens.

Prominently present on this occasion was Chandrakant Virkhare, Retired Physical Education teacher of Saraswati Vidyalaya and veteran athlete.

Jayant Apte thanked OCHRI management for their readiness to support all such health related events organised by Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh and Ram Mandir- Ram Nagar. OCHRI team was led by Medical Superintendent Dr. Deepak Dongre.

OCHRI lauds Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh for Walkathon every year

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Nagpur: So who doesn’t know Brazilian Model turned Actor Bruna Abdullah? This sizzling hot B-town actress and sensuous item girl shot to fame as Mary of ‘Rose Mary Marlo’ – the jargon from movie Grand Masti that became instant rage among her fans. Nonetheless, she has beautifully nailed her ‘hot babe’ persona with her sexy swag while she danced to many seductive Bollywood numbers in the last few years. But this damsel is not just about playing pretty and sexy roles… she has dared and conquered in action drama like Khatron ke Khiladi too.

Bruna turned on the heat in Nagpur as she recenly hit city’s one of the most ravishing garba venues – Jalsa 2018 to celebrate Navratri with her fans and ofcourse, try some dandiya moves.

On the sidelines of this event Nagpur Today caught up with her for a quick interview in which she talked about her rendezvous with garba and also came out with her side of story in the wake of ongoing #MeToo movement.

So it came as no surprise to hear from her that she too has been the target of unwelcome advances / sexual assault stories that are tumbling out daily now in the snowballing ‘Me Too’ movement of naming and shaming big names of show business, cricket, and politics. Even Journalism.

“I think all women have been subjected to sexual harrasment as some point or the other, but should learn to say no,” says Bruna.

When asked to name some Mr. Big of Bollywood who had harassed her she refused to divulge details.

“I have handled the situation then and there without waiting to speak up at about it on later date. I did not mind even if I lost out on some lucrative roles or big money. My dignity is more important for me! I am not one to remain silent and suffer in silence! I am a strong woman and I have put my foot down and said a firm NO immediately!!”

Having said that, Bruna does acknowledge that such cases have happened and go on happening in Bollywood. Even today.

She says categorically that she does not want to ruffle feathers but is candid enough to disclose that not just women, young guys, Bollywood aspirants too face the ‘casting couch’ and other forms of exploitation.

When Farhan of Nagpur Today asked if she would support a “HeToo” movement by exploited men, she laughed and said ” definitely! 100 per cent!!”

On a serious note she concluded ” anyone who is perceived as being weak will always be exploited – in every field. The secret lies in being strong enough to put your foot down and fight back immediately.”

Well, for now Bruna said she was super excited to indulge in some garba moves in Nagpur without hurting her fingers from dandiya sticks.
Here’s wishing best to Bruna for her garba antics.

:: By Sunita Mudaliar & Farhan Kazi

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Video  Editor : Kunal Lakotia

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If there’s ‘#HeToo’ movement, I will support it, says Bruna Abdullah