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Nagpur Today: MP Vilas Muttemwar, who has been renominated by the Congress for the Lok Sabha elections from the city has earned in all these 35 years of goodwill and has an image of an honest and non-corrupt leader. On March 30, 2014, he started his Padyatra from Mohan Nagar and went on through various streets and roads. A true leader that he is, he exhibits a unique blend of charisma that attracts people to follow him. Anees Ahmed along other local Congress activists accompanied him on his Padyatra.

Nagpur Today followed him in his venture as he reached out to the masses.

10:40 am: Sheetla Mata Mandir:

11:05 am: Bijli Nagar:

11:20 am: Near Corporation School, Sadar:

12:05 am: Gandhi Square, Sadar:

12:50 am: Karachi Street, Sadar:

Congress Party’s MP Vilas Muttemwar’s Padyatra Campaign

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Ashish Anil Pandey (22) and Amardeep Singh Krushna Singh (22) were proceeding to Kalmeshwar from Nagpur on their Karizma Motorcycle (M H 31/ CU 6385). When both Ashish and Amardeep reached near Hanuman Temple in front of New Katol Post under Gittikhadan Police Station, a truck, driven speedily and rashly, hit their motorcycle with intense impact. Ashish and Amardeep were hurled in the air and crashed on the road with great force. Both youths suffered serious injuries and died on the spot.

Nagpur News: A ghastly road accident sniffed out lives of two budding youths when the motorcycle they were riding in was rammed by a recklessly driven truck in the wee hours on Sunday (March 30).

According to police, the victims, Ashish Anil Pandey (22), native of Jharkhand but now residing in Flat No. E/11, Ambazari Layout, Nagpur as tenant of Fullari and Amardeep Singh Krushna Singh (22), native of Udaipur, Jammu, Army Quarters, now staying in Alahadi Boys’ Hostel, CRPF Gate No. 3, Police Nagar, Hingna Road, Nagpur, were proceeding to Kalmeshwar on their Karizma Motorcycle (M H 31/ CU 6385). When both Ashish and Amardeep reached near Hanuman Temple in front of New Katol Post under Gittikhadan Police Station, a truck, driven speedily and rashly, hit their motorcycle with intense impact. Ashish and Amardeep were hurled in the air and crashed on the road with great force. Both youths suffered serious injuries and died on the spot. The unidentified truck driver fled the spot along with his vehicle immediately after hitting the motorcycle.

Both Ashish and Amardeep were reported to be students of Raisoni Engineering College.

Gittikhadan police, acting on the complaint of Pranay Bhattacharya (22), native of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh but now residing in Flat No. E/11, Ambazari Layout, Nagpur as tenant of Fullari, have registered an offence against the truck driver under Sections 279, 304(A) of the IPC and under Sections 134, 177 of Motor Vehicles Act. PSI Munde is investigating the matter further.

Two Students of Raisoni Engineering College killed in road mishap

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Nagpur, 30 March – Dr. Mohan Gaikwad (Patil), contender for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat from the Bahujan Samaj Party today led a massive scooter rally as part of his election campaign. The rally began at Samvidhan Chowk, and covered all of West Nagpur. Dr. Gaikwad greeted his supporters who had thronged in thousands from an open jeep.

The rally coordinated by District Vice-President Mr. Avinash Badge, covered major areas like Khalasi Line,  Gaddigodam, Sadar, Chaoni, Mankapur, Jhingabai Takli, Gittikhadan, Borgaon, Gorewada, Jagdish Nagar, Friends colony, Bhisenkhori, Dabha, Futala, Telankhedi, Ramnagar, Gokulpeth, Dharampeth, Pandhrabodi, Samata Layout, Hilltop, Ambazari, etc. A special feature of the rally was offering floral garlands to every statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the way at the hands of Dr. Mohan Gaikwad.

Among hundreds of scooterists, prominently present in the rally were Vidhansabha President Mr. Prafful Jambhulkar, Vidhansabha Incharge Mr. Pankaj Borkar, BVF Commander Ashok Dongre, West Nagpur Incharge Mrs. Sangeetatai Mangade, Mr. Kiran Khode, Mr. Dhanraj Dhadkar, Mr.  Viraj Dhone, Mr. Ashish Urkude, Mr. Santosh Mule, Mr. Shailesh Shewade, Mr. Sudhir Sonkamde, Mr. Prashant Choudhary, Mrs. Sheetal Poharkar, Vishal Manwatkar, Mr. Sanjay Nagrare, Mr. Dilip Sontakke, Mr. Kuldeep Lokhande, Mr. Santosh More, Mr. Pandhari Sahare and Mrs. Pratibha Ramteke.

Dr. Gaikwad, also inaugurated party office of BSP at Gandhi Nagar Main Road. Mr. Sandeep Gaikwad, Mr. Vinod Gaikwad, Mr. Kiran Khode, Mr. Amol Kolhe, Mr. Sachin Fukat, Mr. Atul Ingole, Mr. Prashant Kshirsagar and Mr. Prafful Deo made their presence felt on the occasion. They congratulated Dr. Gaikwad on the opening of the new office and wished him success in the elections. They expressed confidence that the office will serve as a nodal point, making networking easier.

Bhanteji Extend Support to Dr. Gaikwad BSP Padyatra in North Nagpur:

To support the electoral efforts of Dr. Mohan Gaikwad, BSP District President Mr. Vishwas Raut led a Padyatra in North Nagpur starting from the BSP campaign office at Mahendra Nagar. The rally was flagged off with the trademark blue flags by Dr. Mohan Gaikwad. Bhadant Dhammapriya, Bhadant Karunik, along with Panchvargiya Bhikkusangh also expressed their support to Dr. Gaikwad by participating in the padyatra. At various places the BSP leaders indulged in door-to-door interaction with the localites, who expressed confidence in Dr. Gaikwad and wished him success in the elections. The rally covered a vast area including Mahendra Nagar, Yadav Nagar, Ekta Colony, Prabuddha Nagar, Yashodhara Nagar, etc.

Dr. Gaikwad Intensifies Poll Campaign, Inaugurates Party Office of BSP

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Tension sparked at PVR in Empress Mall on Saturday evening after two groups clashed over a molestation case taken place in the mall at multiplex. Police force from three police stations rushed at the spot to control the situation. It was learnt that a senior officer who had also gone to watch the movie interrupted to control the situation but was thrashed by youths.

Ganehspeth police has rounded up 15 youths from the empress mall. A molestation complaint was also registered by police.

Chaos took place after two youths misbehaved and passed indecent comments to a 23-year-old girl at the cinema hall. The girl was accompanied by her sister. It was learnt that the girl initially opposed the youths and even complaint to officials. Finally, she complaint the matter to her brothers after PVR officials didn’t take any action against the youths.

Her brothers gathered their friends and picked up a fight with the youths at PVR. DCP Sanjay Darade, who had gone also to watch movie, tried to interrupt in the clashes but was mishaldled by the youths.

Police conducted search at Nottee Bar

Darade immediately alerted Ganeshpeth, Kotwali and Tehsil police stations and the situation was brought under control. Sources informed that police even conducted search at Nottee bar at Empress Mall.

Youth injured

It was learnt that a youth present at Nottee bar got injured when he tried to jump from the exit window while police conducted search. He was later caught by police and was taken to Ganeshpeth police station for interrogation.

Molestation turned into group clash at PVR, Empress Mall DCP injured, cops from three police stations gheraoed PVR

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Speculations were rife over Dr Sapkal’s resignation when he was summoned by Governor K R Sankaranarayanan who is also Chancellor of Universities in Maharashtra after turmoil in the RTMNU’s Senate meeting held on March 27.

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Sunday the March 30 witnessed ending of the most controversial tenure of a Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) when Dr Vilas Sapkal resigned after over 3 years of dramatic and dubious events.

Dr Sapkal assumed the charge on December 23, 2010.

Speculations were rife over Dr Sapkal’s resignation when he was summoned by Governor K R Sankaranarayanan who is also Chancellor of Universities in Maharashtra after turmoil in the Senate meeting held on March 27. The meeting was specifically called for passing of RTMNU Budget but chaotic scenes by members forced Dr Sapkal leave the meeting in a huff. The Senate members showed no-trust against the Vice Chancellor that further complicated the matter. The irate members also raised slogans against VC while hundreds of students who gathered outside university premises tried to force themselves in the premises. The police resorted to mild lathi charge in order to disperse the crowd. The Senate meeting which began on peaceful note suddenly turned to a ring and was adjourned till further notice. The annual budget too was eventually disapproved.

Dr Vilas Sapkal met Governor on Saturday and apprised him of the current situation in the University  and expressed his inability to continue the job any further. On March 30, the VC sent a letter to Governor “requesting him to relieve him of his duties.”

An emotional Dr Sapkal told media soon after his decision to resign that the non co-operation and ill-treatment was meted to him on day to day basis. “In this precarious situation, I will not be able to achieve my objectives. I cannot remain part of this system which is proving detrimental to the University and the students as well. Therefore, I have requested the Chancellor to relieve me of my duties.”

Dr Vilas Sapkal, who was for the first time seen in casual attire of plain shirt and pant rather always in suits and boots, further said,  “I was targeted, cornered, pressured, blamed for no fault of mine.” Replying to media queries whether his resignation means victory for his detractors or  the Senate  members, Dr Sapkal said. “I don’t consider this a victory for them. I have taken this decision after considering and analyzing all the factors. I fought all adversities without any pressure. It will be an eye opener for them. I had made the administration very dynamic by expediting the works fast for smooth functioning of the RTMNU.”

“I was shortlisted for six universities but chose Nagpur University with specific objectives and goals for betterment of RTMNU, the colleges and the students,” asserted Dr Sapkal.

Hounded Vice Chancellor Dr Sapkal resigns, unruly Senate meeting proves his nemesis

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Nagpur News : Sitabuldi police arrested a woman or allegedly interrupting in the police investigation and later injuring a lady police constable on Sunday night.

According to information, Sitabuldi police had detained Deepak Tatiya and brought him to the police station for investigation on Sunday at around 10.30 pm. The accused Ruqsar Firoz Khan barged into the police station and started shouting about the inconvenience police were causing to her business. She alleged that police were carrying out investigations of liquor against the accused. She also threatened the policemen of dire consequences.

Meanwhile, lady police constable Kavita Yadav tried to control the shouting Ruqsar when she got wild and injured the constable.

Sitabuldi police immediately arrested the accused Ruqsar under Sections 353, 332, 323, 294, and 506 of the IPC. Further investigations are under way.

Woman arrested for interrupting in police investigation

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Continuing his campaigning spree, Congress Candidate and serving MP Vilas Muttemwar from Nagpur Lok Sabha Seat marched in the localities of South West Nagpur on Monday. Being Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment (Department of Rural Employment and Poverty Alleviation) from 1995 to 1996, he exercised his expertise to make his point for votes in his favour.

Nagpur Today followed him along his entourage,

08:50 am: Hingna T-Point

09:10 am: Takli Sim

09:35 am: Priyadarshini T-Point

10:05 am: Jaitala

10:40 am: Sonegaon

Muttemwar drives campaign to South West Nagpur

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Nagpur News : Three persons were booked for molesting a middle-aged woman and issuing life threatening warning on a petty issue. Gittikhadan police have registered a case and informed that the incidence occurred on Sunday night under their jurisdiction.

The 33-year-old victim was asleep in her house when the accused Lalan Tiwari (40) and his two mates entered the house on Sunday at around 10 pm. Lalan asked the middle-aged woman why her son thrashed the his son. The accused pulled the victim’s hairs and beat her. The accused used foul and indecent language against the victim and molested her. Similarly, the accused set the Swift car (MH 31 2191) on fire and threatened the victim to set her ablaze too. However, the accused didn’t stop here and issued warning related to her caste.

On the complaint of the victim, Gittikhadan police have booked the accused and his mates after registering an offence under Sections 452, 354, 435, 323, 506 and 34 read with sub sections 3 (11) of Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Further investigations are under way

Three persons booked for molesting middle-aged woman

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Nagpur News : Lt Gen B S Sachar, SM, VSM, the Chief of Staff, HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla visited Institute of Military Law (IML), Kamptee on 31 Mar 2014. This is the first maiden visit of Lt Gen Sachar to IML. Chief of Staff, HQ ARTRAC is a coveted Army appointment under whose guidance and control all Category ‘A’ and Category ‘B’ training establishments of the Indian Army throughout the country are run. Needless to say that the quality of training to officers of the Army and the Other Ranks lays the foundation of their character building and professionalism.

Lt Gen B S Sachar, SM, VSM**, the Chief of Staff, HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC), watering a sapling after plantation during his visit to IML Kamptee on 31 Mar 14 as Brig DK Ahluwalia looks on.

IML which is located at Kamptee Cantt is a Cat A trg est which imparts training to officers of Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and also officers from Paramilitary Military Forces belonging to BSF, Coast Guard, GREF, NSG etc in military and allied subjects. It runs various courses on discipline, vigilance and military law subjects for the officers of all Arms/Services as well as JAG Departmental officers. Officers from foreign countries also visit IML for training purposes. The course include Judge Advocate Basic course (Young Officers course) of the JAG’s department as also Judge Advocate Advance course for the middle rung officers of the department . The courses are highly useful to the Indian Army since the training curriculum aims at maintenance of discipline in the Forces as well as dispensation of justice to the rank and profile.

Lt Gen B S Sachar, SM, VSM**, the Chief of Staff, HQ Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, with Brig DK Ahluwalia, Commandant, IML and participants of Middle Level Commanders & Staff Officers Law Course, Ser-41 during his visit to IML Kamptee on 31 Mar 2014.

The General Officer addressed the student officers who are presently attending the Middle Level Commanders and Staff Officers Law Course and representing various Headquarters/Formations of the Indian Army including Field Formations. He emphasized the need of understanding the practical aspects of training in dealing with disciplinary cases of the Army.

A large number of court cases can be cut down by meticulous handling of disciplinary affairs by the Commanding Officers and Commanders exercising judicial powers and the AG/DV staff officers play key role in this regard by giving appropriate legal advises and ensuring that the procedural aspects are followed properly in accordance with law. The Chief of Staff also advised the officers to handle disciplinary matters with maturity and due compassion. The Instructional Staff and Student Officers were immensely benefited with the visit of the Chief of Staff.

On this occasion, the Chief of Staff inspected the premises of the Institute and praised the upliftment and the progressive development under the stewardship of Brig D K Ahluwalia, Commandant, IML. He also appreciated the quality of training being imparted to the officers and the dedication of the IML Officers and Staff.

The Chief of Staff also took a wind shield tour to the GRC. He also met Brig Satish Wasade, Stn Cdr, Kamptee Cantt and Comdt, GRC and interacted with him on regimental affairs.

Chief of Staff, HQ Army training command visits insitute of Military Law, Kamptee

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Nagpur News : Four goons damaged an eatery and looted the owner on Hingna Road under the jurisdiction of MIDC police station. The incidence took place on Sunday night at around 10.30 pm.

The owner of the eatery Harichand Naik lodged a complaint with MIDC police and informed them about the case. He informed that the accused Golu and his three friends entered his eatery Hindu Saoji located at Hingna Road, Wanadongri at around 10.30 pm on Sunday. They demanded to serve food for which Naik informed them that it was past the dinnertime and food was not available for the customers.

The accused got wild with Naik’s answer and damaged the plastic chairs and table in the eatery. They threatened Naik for not serving them food and demanded money to eat in another eatery. They snatched Rs 11,000 kept in the locker.

On Naik’s complaint, MIDC police have booked the goons under relevant sections of the IPC. Further investigations are under way.

Goons damage eatery on petty issue, loot Rs 11,000 from locker

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Anguished over the ruthless behavior of some of the lawyers with AAP candidate from Nagpur Lok Sabha seat Anjali Damania, District Bar Association President Sudeep Jaiswal pulled off its interactive programme with prospective Lok Sabha candidates mid way, dubbing it as the most shameful act in the history of DBA. The programmed aimed at discussing the issues concerning the lawyer community with the prospective Lok Sabha candidates here. On March 29, when the session was on with Damania as the guest, she was subjected to misbehavior after she commented on corruption cases against BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. Though she did not discuss politics initially however she was prompted to do so after being asked questions related to Modi by some of lawyers. Irked over her reply few lawyers, understood to be Modi supporters, moved up from their chairs and created ruckus in the hall.

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Congress Candidate for Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency Vilas Muttemwar was the first to talk in the forum and after him Aam Aadmi Party candidate Damania was invited to speak in the forum. During the session couple of members entered into a heated exchange with Damania and observing the situation getting worse, the organizers discontinued the session.

BSP candidate Dr. Mohan Gaikwad and BJP’s Nitin Gadkari were to be invited on March 2 and March 3, respectively. However, because of the scene created by few lawyers, further sessions have been cancelled by the District Bar Association, told president of DBA Adv. Sudeep Jaiswal to Nagpur Today.

Speaking to Nagpur Today, President of District Bar Association Sudeep Jaiswal said that whatever happened was really shocking. He added that this was the shameful episode in the history of Nagpur District Bar Association and a black spot on the lawyer’s profession.

According to Jaiswal the whole act was done purposefully. He added that there was no sense in the argument done by the lawyers. “Few immature lawyers extended the discussion with no reason. Such shameful behavior was not expected from these so called educated people,” Jaiswal told Nagpur Today.

Post Damania episode, DBA calls off interactive programme with poll candidate’s mid-way

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The Divisional Commissioner on Monday took the charge of  Acting Vice Chancellor of Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University from Dr. Vilas Sapkal  who resigned from his post on Sunday.

Nagpur News: “My first and foremost priority will be to put crisis-ridden RTMNU in proper order with positive mindframe and honest efforts so that the old glory of this great institution could be achieved,” asserted  the Divisional Commissioner Anoop Kumar on Monday (March 31) while taking the charge of  Vice Chancellor of Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University from Dr. Vilas Sapkal  who resigned from his post on Sunday (March 30). Anoop Kumar will carry out his duty as Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.

Earlier, Dr. Sapkal welcomed and introduced the Acting VC to the administrative officers and other staff of the University with whom Anoop Kumar will be working.

The Acting Vice Chancellor Anoop Kumar has done Post-Graduation in Political Science from Allahabad University and PG Diploma in Social Work, UK. He has done Masters in Public Administration , USA.

While introducing himself and addressing the media, Anoop Kumar said, “The standards that I have seen during my study in different universities are still in my mind and I aspire to do something positive for RTMNU. It is a great responsibility to pinpoint and put an end to the crisis and deterioration prevailing in RTMNU in the present situation. I will study and handle the bogging issues one by one and try to resolve them amicably. I don’t picture it is as that difficult. Candid talk and and discussion will play an important role in hammering out all problems,” the Acting VC said.

Expressing concern over the growing negative image of the University in the minds of the students and parents as well, Kumar said he will honestly make efforts to remove the negativity culture existing in the university and bring positivity . His priority will be passing of the Budget tomorrow in the Senate meeting. He further added that he has given a commitment to the Chancellor that he will give sufficient time to the university along with his duty as a Divisional Commissioner.

The most important Senate meeting will be held tomorrow.

First priority is to put crisis-ridden RTMNU in proper order, says Acting VC Anoop Kumar

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Nagpur News : Dr. Mohan Gaikwad (Patil), contender for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat from the Bahujan Samaj Party today led a massive scooter rally as part of his election campaign. The rally began by offering floral garland to the statue of Hon’ble Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chandan Nagar and covered all of SouthNagpur.

The rally was flagged off with the trademark blue flags by BSP District Office Secretary  Anand Somkuwar and Regional Vice-President  Krishnaji Bele, Media In-charge  Uttam Shewde] Dr. Gaikwad greeted his supporters who had thronged in thousands from an open jeep.

The rally coordinated by South Nagpur Coordinator and District Office Secretary  Anand Somkuwar , covered major areas like Chandan nagar , Vakil Peth , Somwari Qtr, Raghuji Nagar,Bhande Plot, Juna Sakkardara, Bidi Peth, Ashirwad Nagar, Mhalgi Nagar, Uday nagar, Vitthal nagar, Janki Nagar, Gurukunj Nagar, Vidnyan Nagar, Aakash Nagar, Manewada, Pariwartan Square ,Manewada Square, etc.

Among hundreds of scooterists, prominently present in the rally were,  Sahdev Pillewan, Sanjay Somkuwar, Mahipal Songole, Mrs. Surekha Dongare, Mrs. Revati Gaikwad,  Balchandra Jagtap,  Vinod Gaikwad,  Sanjay Shinde ,  Kiran Khode,  Ajay Sawarkar,  Prashant Choudhary,  Sachin Fukat,  Pradeep Narayan,  Amol Kolhe,  Prafful Deo,  Sunil Shende and  Ashish Motwani. The hurrahs and cheers of the supporters acclaims the growing popularity of the young and dynamic emerging Educationist cum Politician Dr. Mohan Gaikwad.

Massive rally marks Dr Mohan Gaikwad’s campaigning in South Nagpur

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Nagpur News: Campaign of Vilas Muttemwar has reached a feverish pitch when the Congress candidate for Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency held 13 public meetings on a single day. Muttemwar is joint candidate of Congress, NCP, People’s Republican Party, Bahujan Samaj Ekta Manch, Lokmanch and Republican Party (Khobragade).

Since yesterday’s massive padyatra in the morning, Muttemwar addressed 13 public meetings till 10 pm. The meetings were held in Mahakalkar Sabhagruh, Deepnagar, Gurudwara, Nara Road, Atre Layout, Naik Talao, Imambada, Ganeshpeth, Martin Nagar, Jaffer Nagar, Narmada Colony, Katol Road, Teka Naka Nayi Basti etc. Similarly, at 9.30 pm, Muttemwar’s campaign office was inaugurated in Central Nagpur’s Mominpura area.

The Naik Talao meeting was also addressed by Anees Ahmed, former NCCC President Jaiprakash Gupta, Raju Deoghare, Bandopant Tembhurne, and Muttemwar himself. A large number of weavers’ community members were present at the meeting. The Imambada meeting was held at Kundanlal Gupta Library ground.

The meeting was organized by NSUI President Ajit Kher, Youth Congress General Secretary Rohit Khairwar, Scheduled Caste Cell of Congress Vice President Sunil Jadhav. The meeting was addressed by Jogendra Kawade, MLA Dinanath Padole, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anil Deshmukh, City NCP President Ajay Patil, former MLA Ashok Dhawad and senior party worker of the area Ganesh Lonare. Hundreds of citizens and Congress and Front workers were present at the meeting. The meeting in North Nagpur’s Azad Chowk, Teka Naka Nayi Basti was addressed by People’s Republican Party Founder President Jogendra Kawade, Anil Deshmukh, Maulana Habib Rizvi, and Muttemwar.

This meeting was also attended by Hundreds of citizens and Congress and Front workers were present at the meeting. Similarly, the meetings at other places were addressed former MP Gev Awari, Raja Dronkar, Ved Prakash Arya, Philips Jaiswal, Vinod Sonkar, Varsha Shamkule and others.

In address at all meetings, Muttemwar greeted people on the occasion on “Gudi Padwa.” Muttemwar further said that the 16th Lok Sabha elections will change the nation’s directions and situation. “When the nation became independent, population of country was 33 crore but still foodgrains were imported. Today, nation’s population has reached 126 crore. Agriculture land is same but godowns across the country are full to the brim and feeding 126 crore people. Moreover, we are exporting foodgrains to more than 25 countries. Congress brought the Food Security Bill making right to food a law. It is Congress which has kept the nation united and powerful. I appeal you to vote for Congress for further development of city and nation,” Muttemwar said.

Similarly, Vilas Muttemwar emabarked on a padayatra in South Nagpur for garnering more and more support from people.

Muttemwar holds 13 public meetings in a day, LS election campaign reaches a feverish pitch

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Dr. Vilas Sapkal ( R ) with Divisional Commissioner Anoop Kumar

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Just resigned from the post of Vice-Chancellor at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Dr. Vilas Sapkal is the aggrieved man who is set to leave the city with heavy heart. The pressure, the backbiting, notwithstanding the fact that the campus has been marred by the series of issues bothering both him and students alike, Dr. Sapkal finally called it a day.

He was of the view that authorities of RTMNU have been  hindering the  smooth functioning of the administration. He lamented the people who attended the meetings used tactics of boycot, lack of quorum, walk-outs etc. They had somehow achieved the process of stopping the progress and pro-student decisions of university work. “In order to hide their own deficiencies, they had been blaming me personaly for all the faults and mismanagement,” said Dr. Sapkal.

While elaborating on the issue of banning admisision to 250 colleges lacking efficient staff and appropriate infrastructure, he said that even the court had observed that the authorities were unsuccessful in  providing genuine perspective on this issue. Even during his last senate meeting to present varsity’s Annual Budget, the members diverted the discussions to some other issues and eventually called the meeting off amidst uproar and noisy scenes, he anguished.

As Dr. Sapkal’s tenure in Nagpur came to a sorry end, Nagpur Today quizzed him over his stint in the top job of campus,

What was your tenure as Vice Chancellor of RTMNU? What you term your tenure in RTMNU as?

It was three and a half years. In this short time, of my tenure in RTMNU, I have done a lot of work, however, I have adhered to the rules and regulations of the University. I have ensured transparency in all the functionings of RTMNU  administration. The fruits and results of which the students will enjoy in the future.

What were your key achievements?

Some of the prominent achievements during my tenure included recruitment of teachers, syllabus upgradation, Technology Park, Research projects, credit base system, ICTE, Urdu Department, Gram Geeta Bhavan and many more.

What is your message to the students of RTMNU?

I want that the students to keep on acquiring knowledge and skills. Only through the use of knowledge and skills combined with technology can one excel in life. One should learn and focus on global opportunities, in higher education and knowledge driven sectors for career advancements.

Did power politics forced you to resign?

RTMNU is run and controlled by  a group of persons with ulterior motives from affiliated colleges who try to give preference to affiliated colleges.

Was there issues of indicipline among the members of authorities?

Of Course, there were many issues of indiscipline among the authorities. They were doing wrong deed and putting the blame on the administration.

What next?

Former VC: Henceforth, I shall devote more time in teaching and in research work.

“Nagpur varsity run by people with ulterior motives”, reacts ex-VC Dr. Vilas Sapkal

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Nagpur News : Sitabuldi police have registered two fraud cases under its jurisdiction on Monday where accused defrauded complainants of Rs 3.75 lakh and Rs 9.04 lakh respectively. Cops have started their investigations in both the cases.

In the first case, four persons, including a woman, win the trust of the complainant ad assured him to grant him Rs 25 lakh loan that he needed. The accused are Ajaykumar Sharma, Sonia Agrawal, Vivek Agrawal, and Deepak Shah. According to the complainant Suresh Khimjibhai Patel (49), a resident of Dhantoli, the fraud took place between March 13 and March 25 this year.

The accused assured Suresh to sanction his loan of Rs 25 lakh from company Green Plus Associate Level 5. They then demanded Rs 1.87 lakh cash from Suresh as processing fees at the rate of 7.5%. The informed Suresh that the amount had been deposited in the company bank account. In addition, the accused also took a cheque of Rs 1.87 lakh from Suresh which they did not return him. Thus, they caused him a loss of Rs 3.75 lakh.

However, soon the accused locked the company office and escaped. The investigations revealed that the accused have duped other persons also with the same trick.

On the complaint of Suresh, Sitabuldi police have registered an offence under Section 420 and 34 of the IPC against the four accused.

In another case which took place again under the jurisdiction of Sitabuldi police station, two persons duped a man of Rs 9.04 lakh on a land issue. The fraudsters, police informed, have been identified as Paras Rajusingh Chauhan and Raju Shankarsingh Chauhan, a resident of Itwari.

The accused put up a banner of a lay out on the name of Laxmiraj Developers Co. Pro. Paras R Chauhan on the land at Khasra No. 157, 158 and 159. The land was under the possession of Maharashtra State Electricity Board for its project. On investigations, it was revealed that the accused did not take approval of the farm land owner about putting up the banner. Later, the accused prepared fake documents of the land which stated that the land was on the name of Paras and Raju.

The accused lured the complainant’s wife and his friend to buy the land at cheap and the duo fell for the trick. The accused met the duo at Modi No. 3, in front of Janaki Talkies, Sitabuldi and asked for Rs 9.04 lakh as stamp duty and registration fee. The duo handed over the money to the accused. But the accused were nowhere to be found after taking the money.

The complainant realized that they had been tricked and immediately informed Sitabuldi police about the fraud. On the basis of the complaint by William Michael D’souza, aged 58, Sitabuldi police registered an offence under Sections 420, 468and 34 of the IPC.

Tricksters booked for duping two persons of Rs 3.75 lakh and Rs 9.04 lakh in separate cases

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Seven-time MP, Vilas Muttemwar is in the fray for the fifth term in a row from the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Nagpur has always been a Congress bastion. In order to maintain the trust which the citizens of Nagpur had bestowed on Congress, Muttemwar is reaching out to the citizens of various areas. This way, he is adding a personal touch to the campaign.

Nagpur Today followed him in his out-reach & reconnect mission.

09:00 am: Chota Taj Bagh

09:30 am: Duttatray Nagar

10:15 am: Bhande Plot Square

11:10 am: Bada Taj Bagh, Umred Road: He took a long time here. He roamed all streets and lanes.

11:30 am: Adarsh Colony

Muttemwar adds personal touch to his padyatra

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Nagpur News.Triggering another big rush for cheap air tickets, SpiceJet which announced a three day sale of domestic tickets at the base fare of Re 1 along with big discounted fares, witnessed a major crash of its website after the travelers rampaged the site to grab their share of cheap tickets. However the tickets under offer would be made available for the journey from July 1, the enthusiastic lot logged on in astounding numbers to lap up the offer.

Right after the announcement, the users plugged on the site which plummeted immediately, leaving the people in Nagpur highly distressed.

The sale has been made applicable on direct flights of SpiceJet’s new domestic network, for which provision of ticket bookings is provided at SpiceJet website (www.spicejet.com), and through travel portals and travel agents. But nearly all the channels were choked completely owing to heavy flow of visitors at these sites.

In addition to the Re 1 offer, discounted fares are also available for Rs 799 and Rs 1,499, and at other attractive rates (statutory taxes and fees not inclusive), depending on specific flight and date of travel. The limited seats offer is available for bookings made in the period April 1 to April 3, 2014 only.

Mahesh Gokhale, an IT professional and frequent business traveler said, “I have been trying to book the ticket since morning, but to my distress even the site is not opening. It has just become as frustrating as railway tatkal hours. Such an offer is nothing but a promotion gimmick. I wonder how many of the users are actually benefited from such an offer.”

Similary Rani Lakhotia, who was enthused by the offer, kept hanging on to the Spicejet’s site without any yield. She desperately made series of attempts to get through but could not get to the main page even, she told Nagpur Today.

Spicejet’s website crashes under cheap ticket offer, lands Nagpur travelers in distress

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Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Manikrao Thakre launched a blistering attack on BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi dubbing the party as the mask of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). “This Lok Sabha election has now turned Congress Vs RSS,” Thakre claimed.

Addressing a press conference at Hotel Centre Point here on Tuesday, Thakre said, “Whenever Narendra Modi tried to take over the charge in general elections, Congress added seats to its side. The analysis of the last two Lok Sabha elections adequately proves the fact. This time also, Modi is taking the campaign to new high and triggering a rage among voters of all religions who have decided to vote for Congress-led Democratic Front in Maharashtra. Congress and its allies will win maximum seats in the State as the Lok Sabha elections have now turned between RSS and Congress. BJP and Narendra Modi are mask of RSS.”

He exuded confidence saying the Congress-led Front (NCP, People’s Republican Party, Bahujan Samaj Ekta Manch, Lokmanch and RPI-Khobragade) will win more seats than the last elections. Congress alone will emerge victorious in more than 20 seats in entire Maharashtra. Seven seats are a certainty in Vidarbha and the party is making all out efforts to win the remaining three seats in the region, he added.

Striking down the emphasis of opinion polls, Thakre said, “I have still not understood the basis of these opinion polls. All these survey reports would be proved wrong.”

Sonia’s rally on April 5

Thakre informed that Congress President Sonia Gandhi will campaign for both the party candidates in the district and will address a public meeting on April 5 in Chikhli which is along the borders of Nagpur and Ramtek Lok Sabha constituencies. Thereafter, Sonia Gandhi will proceed to Gondia and address a public meeting there as a part of campaigning for NCP candidate for Gondia-Bhandara Lok Sabha constituency Prafulla Patel. Similarly, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting in Yavatmal on April 4, Thakre told the reporters.

In Maharashtra, the Lok Sabha elections are scheduled in three phases. In the first phase, Vidarbha will go for poll in region’s 10 seats on April 10. In the second phase, Marathwada and Western Maharashtra will vote for 19 seats on April 17 while the third phase will see voting for remaining 19 seats in Mumbai, nearby areas, Konkan and some parts of Western Maharashtra on April 24, Thakre said. Congress is contesting on in 27 seats and NCP in 21 seats. Others who were present at the press conference include Nitin Raut, Anees Ahmed, Sandesh Singalkar, Munna Ojha, Bhola Baisware and others.

It’s Cong versus RSS, lauds MPCC Chief

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Nagpur News: Taking Arvind Kejriwal’s harshly worded criticism of media, both print and electronic, ahead, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate for Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency Anjali Damania blasted the media for unfair and biased reporting. “Most of the newspapers and electronic media are not working in fairness.

They have shunned their basic responsibility of impartial reporting. All the Four Pillars of Democracy — Executive (Government) 2) Legislature (Parliament & State Assemblies, etc. 3) Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Court & other judicial agencies. 4) Press (Newspapers, electronic news channels) — , it appears, have gone weak and crumbling, specifically the Press.

The Press is conveniently turning a blind eye towards other three Pillars. Most of the newspapers have turned their loyalties to political parties instead of citizens,” said a red-faced Damania and condemned the unfair and biased reporting.

Addressing a public meeting in Golibar Chowk, Damania let loose her harsh words against media for creating confusion among citizens. “In the last Assembly elections in Gujarat, the Chief Minister Narendra Modi had promised in BJP’s manifesto that 50 lakh low cost houses will be constructed for poor and needy people. How many newspapers have reported the reality and pursued the matter further whether Modi Government fulfilled the promise.

Among the 4 pillars of Democracy, Press has greater responsibility and power to create better world and better future. But unfortunately, the Fourth Pillar itself has become weak and crumbling under pressure of unfairness,” Damania claimed.

AAP’s Anjali Damania attacks media for unfair, biased reporting, shunning basic responsibility