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Nagpur: Pachpaoli police on Tuesday rescued total 83 bovines reportedly meant to transport for slaughtering purposes in Mahendra Nagar area. Though no arrest has been made so far, cops have booked the owner of a moped spotted on the spot and his accomplices.

According to police sources, cops had received tip-off that around 80 bovines were tied near a Mahendra Nagar-based water tank.

Following which the cops rushed to the spot and rescued total 83 bovines meant to transport to slaughterhouse. Cops have booked the owner of Honda Deo moped (MH/49/AY/6264) spotted on the spot and his accomplices in this connection. Further investigation is underway.

Pachpaoli police rescue 83 bovines in Mahendra Nagar area

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Nagpur: Often hailed “the most wonderful time of the year,” Christmas is a season of unity. This doesn’t just extend to family; Christmas is one of those rare occasions which truly unites people world-wide.

The Christmas celebrations marking the birthday of Jesus Christ commenced in city on December 24 night with thousands of Christian brethren thronging churches across the city for Mass.

Apart from many churches, the atmosphere at Sadar-based Archbishop House Church and Seminary Hills-based church was of gaiety and fun. People celebrated Christmas together through games, presents, food, and traditions in fascinating ways.

Carols and cakes galored on Christmas morning as the Nagpur City celebrated the festival with full fervour. The scenes were truly mesmerizing across churches.

The churches showcased the birth of Jesus Christ with an elaborate set-up that took weeks to be prepared.

A large numbers of kids, youths adorned Santa Claus attire to celebrate the festival in zeal.

Carols and cakes galore as Nagpur celebrates Christmas in fascinating ways

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Nagpur: On the last day of filing nomination papers for Zilla Parishad (ZP) and Panchayat Samiti (PS) elections to be held on January 7, 2020, BJP candidates filed papers for 4 ZP seats and 8 Panchayat Samiti seats in Kamptee Tehsil.

The party candidates filed their nomination papers in Tehsil Office in Kamptee in the presence of senior party leader and former Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

The prominent candidates of BJP who filed their papers include Anil Nidhan, Anita Chikte, Poonam Malode, Sheela Hatwar, Pradeep Chakole and others.

BJP candidates file nominations for ZP, PS polls in Kamptee

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A delegation led by Dipen Agrawal President Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry & Trade (CAMIT) consisting of Dr Sandeep Dhurve MLA , Ramesh Jayaswal Jt.MD Jayaswal Neco Ltd. , Sanjay Agrawal Chairman Sanvijay group & Prashant Tatiwar met Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Steel, Government of India during formers brief halt at Nagpur on 25th December 2019. Agrawal informed MoS that, taking note of abundantly available quality iron ore in Nagpur Division, Chief Minister, Udhav Thackeray in recently concluded winter session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly at Nagpur, has announced to establish a “Big Steel Plant” on lines of Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai and Tata Steel, Jamshedpur.

Agrawal upraised MoS that the two major raw materials i.e. iron ore and coal are available in Vidarbha region, out of estimated 270 MT of iron ore in the State of Maharashtra about 180 MT is located at Surjagarh in Gadchiroli District of Nagpur Division and out of 5576 MT of coal reserves in the State about 4497 MT is available in Nagpur & Chandrapur Districts of Nagpur Division.

He informed that this announcement finds favour of masses from the region because, big steel plants open flood gates for industrial activities in surrounding areas, Bhilai & Jamshedpur are the best examples. Big steel plants brings industrial development in form of various ancillary units which will give boast to MSME and Make in India and it is well acknowledged fact that a large scale steel plant has the potential of generating huge direct and indirect employment.

Dipen Agrawal requested MoS Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste to favour the proposal of setting-up a large scale steel plant in Gadchiroli District so as to realise, the dream of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra ji Modi to make India world’s largest steel producer and also the aspirations of about 240 Lac population of Vidarbha and about 120 Lac population of Nagpur Division in particular for inclusive development of the region i.e. industry, trade & commerce, infrastructure and standard of living & per capita income of individuals.

Ramesh Jayaswal & Sanjay Agrawal briefed the minister in regards to shortage & eratic supplies of iron ore to sponge iron units in Vidarbha . He requested the minister to direct NMDC to give iron ore on priority to units set up in industrially backward region of states .

Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State , Government of India in the informal meeting with Dipen Agrawal, President of Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry & Trade (CAMIT) expressed his willingness to help state government in setting-up a large scale steel plant in Gadchiroli district.

Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste welcomed the announcement by CM GoM and said if the state government is serious on their announcement, his ministry will extend full cooperation for setting-up a PSU Steel Plant and will ensure plant is put to operational use in time bound manner. He also said, it is in the best interest of the economy to judiciously exploit mineral mining with value addition facilities. Kulaste expressing his concerns regarding iron ore mining leases expiring in March 2020 said his ministry is exerting extra mile to resolve the same at the earliest & he also assured to look into to do the needful to ensure regular & smooth supply of iron ore to consuming units in Vidarbha region by NMDC .

Dipen Agrawal expresses gratitude towards the minister for patient hearing of issues raised before him and his positive intent to address and resolve them .

Establish PSU steel plant in Gadchiroli – Dipen to MoS steel .

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Nagpur: Even as Nagpur woke up to early morning rains replete with clouds and dense fog on Thursday, a day before it brought considerably warmer Christmas. On Wednesday evening when the people were busy in festivities, the winter chill, which is regular feature around this time of year, was certainly missing. Amid the echos of carols, chants of prayers, mass gatherings at churches, glitz of fineries and aroma of festive delicacies, the breeze of cold winds chose to stay aloof.

However the weather significantly transformed Thursday morning leaving a trail of fog to the sight. There were reports of rains in many areas in Nagpur while neighbouring districts of Betul and outskirts of Chhindwara, in Madhya Pradesh reportedly received hailstorm in moderation.

However the change in weather did not contribute to the temperature as the minimum temperature recorded in early hours of Thursday stood at 20.6 degree.

According to regional meteorological centre Nagpur, the temperature is likely to remain same for another day and it may tend to fall from December 27 onwards.

Amid clouds Nagpur sees warmer Christmas, early morning rains

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Nagpur: In a tragic incident, a 12-year old boy was crushed to death under the wheels of a truck in Kalamna area here on Wednesday evening. The deceased boy’s father and aunt had a narrow escape in the mishap. The accused driver of the killer truck fled the spot fearing backlash by nearby people.

A resident of Plot No. 42, Mohanlal Vajpayee Nagar, near Masjid, Somdutt Shivshankar Shahu (35), along with his sister Manju (22) and son Vinay, was going on Activa moped (MH-49/HA 3540) triple seat around 5 pm on Wednesday. The trio was going to purchase milk.

However, as they reached in front of Balaji Hardware Shop, Old Kamptee Road, a rashly driven Tata trailer truck (MH-31/CB 7744) dashed against their Activa. As a result, Somdutt lost balance over his moped and Vinay fell on the road and was crushed under the wheels of the truck. He died on the spot in front of his father and aunt. Somdutt and Manju had a narrow escape as they fell on other side of the road. The accused driver of the killer truck fled the spot fearing backlash by nearby people.

Kalamna police constable, based on a complaint of Somdutt Shahu, booked the truck driver under Sections 279, 304(A) of the IPC and searching for him.

12-yr old boy crushed under truck in Kalamna, narrow escape for father, aunt

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Nagpur: MIDC police have booked a 24-year old man on the charges of torturing his wife and abetting her suicide over dowry money.

A resident of Isasani Tekdi, Old Khadan, Sapna Sujar Mahto (25) had ended her life at her residence by hanging to ceiling rafter with the help of an odhni on Wednesday afternoon. MIDC police after registering a case had started investigation.

During the probe, cops came to know that the deceased Sapna had married to accused Suraj Shyam Mahto (24). However, soon after their marriage in Apiril 2019, Suraj started tormenting Sapna mentally and physically for not bringing dowry money. Suraj used to tell Sapna that her father had not goven any money at the time of marriage and hence she should bring Rs 20,000. But when Sapna failed to bring the money, the accused Suraj used to beat her and harass her mentally. Fed up with the ordeal, Sapna ended her life on Wednesday, December 24.

MIDC ASI Riyaz, based on the probe report and a complaint filed by Santosh Jiyalal Chutelkar (40), resident of Subhash Nagar, Kamgar Colony, booked the accused Suraj Mahto under Section 304(B) of the IPC and probing the matter further.

Man booked for torturing, abetting wife’s suicide over dowry

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Nagpur: An old woman who had gone to attend a programme at Reshimbagh Ground was robbed of her gold mangalsutra worth Rs 62,500 by unidentified miscreant on Wednesday evening.

The complainant, Shubhlaxmi Ashok Khedkar (63), resident of Plot No. 97/A, Mauli Building, Clarke Town, along with her husband and daughter had gone to Reshimbagh Ground for attending a programme on Wednesday. As the programme got over, Shubhlaxmi was coming out of the pandal. Taking advantage of the crowd, a miscreant slyly removed her gold mangalsutra worth Rs 62,500.

Kotwali API Lingnurkar, acting on Shubhlaxmi’s complaint, registered a case under Section 379 of the IPC and searching for the accused.

Old woman robbed of mangalsutra worth Rs 62,500 in Reshimbagh

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Nagpur: One of the accused in the sensational murder of Kinnar Chamcham alias Pravin Gajbhiye has been granted bail by court on Wednesday.

District Judge-8 and Additional Sessions Judge V D Ingle granted bail to Manju Senapati, mother of Uttam Baba, head of transgender community, in the murder case. Uttam Baba and nine others including his mother Manju Senapati, were accused of murdering Chamcham on June 4, 2019 with sharp weapons. The murder was fallout of dispute regarding leading the transgender community in city. All the accused were arrested for offences punishable under Sections 302, 323, 341, 143, 147, 148, 149, 120-B of the IPC read with Section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act and Section 4/25 of Arms Act.

Adv Kamal Satuja and Adv Kailash Dodani appearing for accused Manju Senapati pointed out to the court that she was falsely implicated in the crime. Her name did not figure in the First Information Report (FIR). She was subsequently accused to be one of the conspirators. She was admittedly not among assailants and no injuries were alleged to be inflicted by her.

The lawyer dup further pointed out to court that none of the alleged weapons used in the said murder was recovered from Manju Senapati. The weapons were recovered from other accused. The alleged eyewitness Rashi, a transgender complainant, had not named this accused in her complaint and her initial statement. In the chargesheet filed, there was no material to show that Manju Senapati was amongst the alleged assailants. Therefore, the lawyers argued, her further detention was not required.

Nitin Telgote, District Government Pleader, appearing for the prosecution, opposed the bail application on the ground that there was a huge material against Manju Senapati explaining her involvement in the case. She was amongst the assailants and she had played active role in commission of crime and there were chances of tampering of the prosecution witnesses if she was granted bail. He prayed for rejection of her bail plea.

After hearing arguments of both sides, Judge Ingle granted bail to Manju Senapati and directed her not to tamper prosecution evidence. The court asked her not to enter into Nagpur city jurisdiction till conclusion of the trial, but to remain present in the court on each and every date.

A team of Adv Kamal Satuja, Adv Kailash Dodani, Adv Nitin Rudy, Adv Hitesh Khandwani and Adv Medhavi Arya appeared for Manju Senapati. Nitin Telgote, District Government Pleader represented the prosecution.

Kinnar Chamcham murder case: Bail granted to one accused

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Nagpur: A group of three goons chased and attacked two friends with swords and stones in a bid to kill them over petty issue in Sadar police jurisdiction on Thursday noon. The accused have been booked and are being searched.

The complainant, Umesh Manoj Pasadelli (22), resident of Railway Quarters, near Kadbi Square, was talking to his friend at a ground in Pardeshipura, Gaddigodam around 12 noon on Wednesday. During the same time, the three accused goons Chandu Nandu Maste (33), resident of Gaddigodam, behind Police Post, Suresh Ramesh Uike (34), resident of Sundarbagh, Gaddidodam and Ajay Raut (40), of Sundarbagh, Gaddigodam, accosted Umesh and his friend.

The accused trio picked quarrel with Umesh and asked him why he has come to Gaddigodam. Even before Umesh could react, the three goons attacked him and his friend with swords. Umesh amd his friend tried to run away but were chased by the three accused. The accused hit Umesh and his friend with stones and bricks with the intention of killing them.

Sadar Woman PSI Amita Khobragade has registered a case under various Sections of Indian Penal Code and searching for the accused.

3 goons attack two friends with swords, stones in Sadar

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Nagpur: Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday evening organised ‘At Home Reception’ at Raj Bhavan as Winter Session of State Legislature is currently going on in Nagpur.

A galaxy of dignitaries including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Pratibha Patil, former President of India, Speaker Nana Patole, Devendra Fadnavis, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of Legislative Council; Subhash Desai, Industries Minister; Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, Chairman of Legislative Council; Dr Nitin Raut, Social Justice Minister; Chhagan Bhujbal, Food and Civil Supplies Minister; Eknath Shinde, Home Minister; and Jayant Patil, Finance Minister, Prithviraj Chavan, former Chief Minister, Sandip Joshi, Mayor of Nagpur, all legislators, prominent personalities from various fields and senior officials graced the occasion.

Anil Kokate & Brijesh Dixit

Anil Deshmukh

Adv Anand & Anuja Parchure

Abid Ruhi,Sagar Mahendra,Yashwant Saratkar & S.V.Chahande

Uddhav Thackeray

Sudhakar Telang,Ravindra Thakre & Ravindra Khajanji

Sudhakar Telang & Anoop Kumar

Subodh Kumar Jaiswal

Shweta Mahale Patil

Sheetal Ugale & Nirmala Devi

Sanjay Rathod & Aditya Thackeray

Sandip Joshi & Ramesh Yewale

Ranjit Kumar & Abhijit Bangar

Ramkrushna & Ranjana Lade with Rajesh & Archana Mohite

Rajendra Singh

Prakash Gajbhiye

Nirmala Devi & Vinita Sahu

Nilesh Bharne

Neelotpal & Rakesh Ola

Nana Patole

Mudhoji Raje,Raghuji Raje & Jaisingh Bhonsle

Manukumar Srivastava

Jayant & Anil Patil

Girish Vyas

Gauri Pandit, Anjali & General Ajit Gadre( Retd) with Chinmay Pandit

Eknath Shinde

Dr Sanjeev Kumar

Dr Nitin Raut

Dr Deepika & Krishnath Patil with Ravindra Thakre

Devendra Fadnavis

Chhagan Bhujbal

Chainsukh Sancheti,Parinay Fuke,Aseem Gupta & Sanjeev Kumar

Bhavani Singh,Aditi Raje ,Prithviraj Chavhan,Madhuru Raje & Pratapsing Raje Bhonsle

Aseem Gupta & Sanjeev Kumar

Anil Kokate & Dr Sanjeev Kumar

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Governor organises ‘At Home Reception’ at Raj Bhavan

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Nagpur: The Railway Administration has approved modernisation of four Railway Stations including Nagpur Railway Station on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The other three railway stations are Gwalior, Amritsar and Sabarmati (in Gujarat). Tenders for the necessary work have been floated.

The Indian Railways, following the footsteps of airports, is all set to levy charges for using railway platforms. The charges would be called the User Development Fee (UDF) and will be used for the development and modernisation of the railway platforms. While flying through Indian airports, users have to pay something called Airport Development Charges (ADC), funds collected through which are used for the development and maintenance of airports.

For modernisation and development of facilitities at Nagpur Railway Station, total Rs 412 crore would be spent from PPP scheme. Out of this amount, Rs 372 crore have been earmarked for redevelopment station building and Rs 40 crore for other facilities. After sanctioning of tenders, the private firm would be given rights to recover ‘development fee’ for a period of 99 years. According to an official, the period for modernisation of Nagpur Railway Station would be completed within four and a half years. After completion of the work, ‘user fee’ will be recovered. As of now, the amount of ‘user fee’ has not been fixed.

According to reports, passengers boarding or deboarding trains at Nagpur, Gwalior, Amritsar and Sabarmati will have to pay the UDF, which will also be applicable on those who enter a railway station platform to see off or receive a passenger. However, thus far it has not been decided how much UDF is to be levied for either case.

Nagpur Railway Station to get Rs 412 crore facelift

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Nagpur: As every year, this year also Gondwana Club organised ‘Christmas Bash’ for its members. City’s well known businessmen, politicians and other prominent personalities graced the occasion and cherished the moment.

The jingling of bells and the impeccably adorable decorations at every corner of Gondwana Club indicated the onset of Christmas Eve.The lawn was beautifully decorated with vivid balloons, flowers, jingle bells, and a huge white Christmas Tree. And the most wanted person of the party, ‘Santa Claus,’ was also spotted shaking his hand and distributing chocolates to the kids.

Saket Daga

While the gorgeous ladies graced the occasion with their fancy outfit including gowns, one piece and suits, the men preferred to be casual in T-shirts and shirts to enjoy the bash to the fullest. It has been clearely observed that no one were back to match the theme of Red and White.

Lots of food stalls, cocktail stalls and kids zone added flavour to the yearly party. Children were busy in playing games and enjoying the moment.

The overall party was hot red and everyone had mouth watering lunch with non-vegetarian dishes and some Christmas specialties.

Priyanka Patodia & Kirti Singhania

Priyanka Jaiswal and Neetu Arora

Priyanka & Jatin Kale

Payal & Amit Buddhraja

Parth Majumdar

Niharika Vali,Farheen Rana & Sneha Parikh

Niharika Sawlani & Ritu Kukreja

Monica & Ritesh Jain

Megha & Tarun Mohta

Manisha Grover & Ritu Singhania

Kanchan Chandrayan

Juhi Kshatriya,Roohi & Karan Kale

Jaee,Samar,Ruhee & Abhishek Jog

Gunesh & Suchita Deshpande

Devyani & Ram Khushlani

Devika,Smita & Disha Wanjari

Chanchal & Prashant Vaidya

Ashish Khemuka & Jatin Tarkunde

Amit & Sneha Parikh

Vijay,Nilay & Manisha Verma

Swati Banerjee

Shivani & Manjusha Joshi

Shivangi & Venkatesh Buty

Shekhar Kharabe

Ravindra & Pinky Chari

Ram Khushlani & Parth Majumdar

Rahul Soni & Punit Grover

Rahul Sharma,Sourabh Rai & Saurav Agrawal

– Farhan Kazi
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Jingle bell rings @Gondwana Club

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Nagpur: From establishing online portal to providing fully online services to vigilant sleuths curbing irregularities on the ground, the Maharashtra State Excise Department has marched ahead in achieving its goal. The Department cracked a whip against the violators of the booze norms. Between January and November, 2019, the Excise Department has registered 2459 cases and booked 2276 accused. The Department has also seized material collectively worth Rs 3.44 crore. And in a significant development, 270 accused faced legal action including police custody ranging from 3 to 30 days, besides fine, informed Raosaheb Kore, Excise Inspector to Nagpur Today.

Online portal for transparency:
“The online portal was developed with an objective to enable a single window access to services being provided by the Maharashtra State Excise Department. The ambitious initiative of Prajakta Lavangare Varma, Commissioner, Excise (State) focuses on providing citizens the services related to various licenses such as temporary function, licenses to do trade, sale and other manufacturing of liquor/its raw materials and many more. Besides, tracking the application status, one can obtain licenses/permit online.

“The portal has also a function to lodge an online complaint, where the identity of the complainant remains hidden. The complaints are under surveillance of the Commissioner which directs the compliant to respective superintendent of the region and enables action within 24 hours,” informed Kore.

Convection rate reaches 16% mark:
In the year 2018, total 2020 offences were registered between January and November, materials worth Rs 2.30 crore were confiscated and 1675 accused were booked in this connection. In 2019, 270 out of 2276 accused booked by the department faced legal action leading to convection rate of 16%. The Excise Department has also seized materials worth Rs 1.13 crore more than last year.

Action plan for New Year Eve:
Owing to festive season, the Excise Inspectors have armed themselves with pistols. District Collector Ravindra Thakre has also asked the Nagpur City police department to provide all the necessary help to the Excise Department besides two Chetak vehicles. The registration process for the liquor license and the one day permit is in full swing. Those found violating the norms set by the Excise Department will face the stern action, Kore said.

The crackdown was carried out under the directives of Divisional Deputy Commissioner Usha Verma and Superintendent Promod Sonone by a squad led by Inspectors Raosaheb Kore, Balasaheb Patil, Subhash Khare, Murlidhar Parate, Ashok Shitole, Keshav Chaudhary and Sunil Sahastrabuddhe along with over 100 other personnel.

– Shubham Nagdeve

Excise Deptt turns heat on violators, registers 2459 offences with 16% convictions in 2019

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Nagpur: Hundreds of sanitation workers deployed in garbage collecting companies — M/s AG Enviro and M/s BVG – have stopped working following non-payment of salaries since past two months. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) had removed the old company and given contract to these two companies for door-to-door garbage collection. M/s AG Enviro and M/s BVG had started the garbage collection just over a month back.

The sanitation workers, under the banner of Shiv Sena-affialiated Kamgar Sanghatan, resorted to strike from Friday demanding pending salaries at the earliest. The Sanghatan leader I H Jaidi has warned that unless the demand of workers is met by the two companies, work of garbage collection would be stopped.

Notably, NMC had terminated contract of Kanak Resources and assigned the responsibility of garbage collection to M/s AG Enviro and M/s BVG. The NMC has divided the city into north and south zones.

According to Jaidi, the two companies have not paid salaries of workers since past two months. Hence the workers have resorted to stop work. The work will not be started unless salaries are paid at the earliest. The two companies have assured to look into the demand of workers.

AG-BVG workers stop garbage collection for non-payment of salaries

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Nagpur: Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Shyam Chandravanshi, attached to City Police Headquarters, passed away on Friday morning following a cardiac arrest.

Commissioner of Police Dr Bhushan Kumar Upadhayay and other higher officials condoled the passing away of ASI Chandravanshi. City police paid tributes to the departed soul by remembering his distinguished service in police department.

Nagpur ASI Chandrvanshi dies of cardiac arrest

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Nagpur: The Second Capital City of Nagpur, surrounded by national parks and sanctuaries, is also popularly called the tiger capital of India. But Gorewada Wildlife Sanctuary on city also plays a perfect host to a variety of birds – both resident and migratory. The Gorewada Lake is delight for birdwatchers and tourists as over 200 birds of various species nake the lake their home.

With the flocking of 50-55 migratory birds, Gorewada Lake has become paradise for birdwatchers. Of course, the best time to go is between October and February, when migratory birds descend upon Nagpur’s lakes and wetlands, although there is no dearth of avian wildlife to observe throughout the year.

The sight of beautiful Great Crested Grebe after almost five-year gap left the watchers mesmerised. With Great Crested Grebe, the rare Ferruginous Pochard, Rudy Shelduck, Northern Shoveler, Redstart, Tufted Pochards, Red-crested Pochards, Pintails and other species of birds migrated to Nagpur in great numbers.

Facilities for birdwatchers:

The Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) has made an array of facilities avaiable for birdwatchers. The facilities include binoculars, guides etc. The guides provide perfect information about the species of birds, their place of stay, etc. Moreover, facility for bird study has also been provided at more than 10 spots. Bird hyders have been set up surrounding the lake

Some of the most diverse bird sightings have been recorded at Gorewada Lake as waterbirds abound here.

Gorewada Lake turns paradise as migratory birds flock Nagpur

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Nagpur: Hingna police have booked a jilted lover and his younger brother on the charges of humiliating a teenage girl publicly and abetting her suicide.

It may be recalled that the 17-year old victim, Pratiksha Vishnu Kolhe, resident of Mohgaon Zilpi, committed suicide on Tuesday, December 24, by jumping into a well near the house of Ramesh Nigote in the area. At that time, Hingna police had registered a case of accidental death and mounted an in-depth probe into the matter.

During the investigation, cops came to know that the accused Akash Janardhan Rathod (22), resident of Mohgaon Zilpi, Hingna, was in love with Pratiksha. However, it was onesided love affair as Pratiksha was not interested in relationship with the accused Akash. But still, Akash proposed Pratiksha to marry with him.

She flatly refused to do so. Her refusal left the accused Akash and his younger brother Prakash Janardhan Rathod (19) furious. Subsequently, on Tuesday, December 24, around 2.45 pm, the accused Akash went to the school of Pratiksha and humiliated her by thrashing her in full public view for refusing to marry with Akash. Upset over the insulting incident, Pratiksha ended her life by jumping into the well near her residence.

Hingna police constable, based on probe and a complaint lodged by Tarka Vishnu Kolhe (43), mother of deceased, booked the accused brothers, Akash and Prakash Rathod, under Section 306 of the IPC and launched further investigation into the matter.

Jilted lover, brother booked for humiliating teenage girl publicly, abetting her suicide

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Nagpur: Following the demand by Chairman of RTE Action Committee Mohd Shahid, the State Government has amended rules regarding age criteria for RTE admissions.

A provision has been made for 15-day exemption in the age limit.

As per amended rules, for this academic year, the age of kids for admission to Class 1 has been revised to 5 years 11 months 16 days cut off and further 6 years 11 months 29 days with cut off date September 30, 2020.

According to rules, the school will have right to give 15-day exemption to kids for RTE admissions in general category. If a school denies admission with age hurdle, then the parents can contact the committee, Shahid said.

Govt amends age criteria rules for RTE admissions

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Nagpur: Fake message on Facebook regarding recruitment in Territorial Army (TA) took hundreds of youths for a ride. On Thursday, a great number of youths arrived in Nagpur from across the state after reading a message on recruitment in Army. But disappoinment stared their face as the Area Recruitment Office (ARO) clarified that no process has been initiated for recruitment.

Hoping for a job, hundreds of youths from Solapur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Nanded, Pune, Jalgaon, Bhusawal and other places in Vidarbha started descending on Nagpur from 2 pm on Thursday. The youths crowded at the gate of ARO in large numbers.

But when they were informed about no process for recruitment, disappoinment writ large on their faces. Many youths had come to Nagpur by taking money on credit. Who circulated the bogus recruitment message is being investigated. A complaint with police is being filed, sources said. On being informed about large gathering, police reached the ARO gate and requested the youths to return to their native places. Police advised them to cross check any such message on recruitment.

TA Battalion shifted to Bhusawal:
With 118 Infantry Territorial Army (TA) Battalion shifted to Bhusawal, there is no question of recruitment. The shifting of TA Battalion has taken jobs also with it. At the time of recruitment, Army officials informs about it. But these youths had gathered with high hopes. The fake recruitment message took the hopeful youths for a ride.

Fake message on recruitment in Army takes many youths for a ride