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Nagpur: A thick blanket smoke along with mighty flames emanated from MIDC Hingna’s VICCO laboratory, following a major fire incident reported on Sunday night. Ground plus two storied structure has been collapsed due to heat. The sun of 10 fire tenders have been pressed into service to contain the flames, informed Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Rajendra Uchake.

Speaking with Nagpur Today, CFO, Rajendra Uchake said, the Fire Department received a call at around 10.45 pm, following which 6 water tankers from Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), two from MIDC, and one each from Wadi Municipal Council and Kamleshwar were rushed to the spot. Despite the hardcore efforts, the fire officials are yet to bring fire under control as there’s tremendous of wax and alcohol stored in the factory. Exact reason behind the fire and material loss could not be figured out at the given time, the CFO mentioned.

Nagpur: VICCO cosmetics laboratory engulfed in flames

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Nagpur/Gondia: A one and half year-old cub of T14 tigress was found dead on the Gondia-Chandafort railway tracks in Gondia Forest Division on Monday morning.

Prima facie it looks like a case of accident, however, the Forest Department has initiated a probe to determine was there any foul play involved in the matter.

The T14 tigress and her other two cubs are reportedly safe. The incident reportedly occurred in Nagpur Division of SECR.

Tiger cub found dead on railway tracks in Gondia Forest Division

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Nagpur: Bajaj Nagar Police have booked a 40-year-old man for allegedly raping his 37-year-old co-worker between October 2020 and February 27, 2021. The accused identified as Amardeep Krishnaji Mandpe, reportedly recorded the heinous act and later used the video clip to blackmail the victim, police said.

According to police sources, the accused Mandape had raped the woman back in October 2020. The accused also recorded the entire incident in his mobile phone. Mandape later used the recorded footage to blackmail the victim. Following which Mandape continued to force her till February this year. However, annoyed by constant torture the victim mustered the courage and approached Bajaj Nagar Police Station with a complaint.

Based on the complaint, cops have booked the accused man under Sections 376(1), 354(A), 323 read with Sub-section 66(E) of the IT Act. Further investigation is underway.

Co-worker raped woman, uses recorded incident to blackmail her in Bajaj Nagar

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Nagpur: Mankapur Police arrested 11 persons for celebrating birthday at a house by violating COVID-19 protocol. The accused were smoking hookah in the party and consuming liquor, police officials said.

The accused have been identified as Amit Bhavaniprasad Saundiya (31), a resident of Mankapur; Kabir Bhishan Sharma (22), a resident of Plot No. 58, HUDCO Colony, Shubham Kamlesh Dongre (25), a resident of Plot No. 13, Ganpati Nagar; Prashanti Baliram Uikey (35), a resident of Plot No. 94, Kirtidhar Society, Sahil Sooraj Janbandhu, a resident of Bezonbagh; Abhishek Jitendra Sangode (22), a resident of Laghuvetan Colony and five women.

A police official said that the accused were celebrating birthday at a house near a post office in Mankapur area. The police team raided the house on Sunday at 1 am and found the men and women dancing on loud music. Some of them were smoking hookah and consuming liquor, police officials said. The cops bundled the men in the police van. A hookah pot with pipe, eight liquor bottles and other material from the house were seized by the cops.

A case under Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 3 of Epidemic Diseases Act, 4, 21 and 21 of Disaster Management Act, Section 65 (e) of COTPA Act was registered by the police.

Under the guidance of DCP Zone II Vinita Sahu, ACP Sudhir Nandanwar, Sr. PI Vaijawanti Mandawdhare, PSI Dr Prasad Randive and staff including Rameshwar Geete, Rajesh Warthi, Amol Lonkar, Deepak Dabrase, Nagma Sheikh, Kavita Durge and Rajendra Sengar made the arrest

11 including five women arrested for celebrating birthday by flouting COVID-19 norms in Mankapur

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Electric vehicle charging stations on major highways, free bus rides for girl students

Maha budget proposes a concession in stamp duty by 1 per cent over the prevailing rate exclusively to women, provided the transfer of house property or registration of sale deed is in the name of women.

Maharashtra budget proposes to increase state excise duty on liquor.

Maharashtra budget: State govt allocates Rs 400 crore for Balasaheb Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park.

Rs 200 crore for Planning Bhavan in Mumbai

Rs 3,210 crore for the development of Other Backward Class (OBC)

Rs 9,700 crore set aside for tribal department

Rs 101 crore for renovation and maintenance of heritage temples.

Rs 103 crore for fast track court to clear Pocso cases

Rs 2,270 crore budget provision for women and child development department

1,500 hybrid buses for girl students to go to schools

Free travel on MSRTC buses for girl students in rural Maharashtra

Stamp duty relaxation if the house is registered in the name of the lady of the house

Electric vehicle charging stations on major highways (Mumbai -Pune, Mumbai-Goa, Mumbai-Nashik)

Rs 1,500cr for rejuvenation of Dahisar, Poisar and Oshiwara rivers

Bandra Kurla Complex electric cycle project

Maharashtra budget 2021-22 highlights

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Nagpur: In a bid to mark International Women’s Day, the Nagpur Union of Working Journalists (NUWJ), in association with Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust (TPBT) and Nagpur Press Club (NPC), has organised a special programme to felicitate women journalists at Nagpur Press Club, Civil Lines on Monday.

Actor and former MP, Shatrughan Sinha, Veteran journalist, S N Vinod, renowned producer, Pahlaj Nihalani, Income Tax Commissioner, Ruby Shrivastava, editor-in-chief Deshmabandhu publications, Sarvamitra Surjan, former MLA Ashish Deshmukh, Pradip Kumar Maitra, President of MUWJ, TPT and Press Club and others were prominently present on this occasion.

Sarita Kaushik, Vidarbha editor, ABP Maza was felicitated with maiden “Shobha Vinod Memorial Journalist of the Year Award”. Usha Mishra, renowned social worker was awarded with “Mahila Gaurav Puraskar”. Meghna Deshpande from The Hitvada, Kalpana Nalaskar from Lokshahi News and Meenaxi Hedao from UCN along with Dr Seema Atul Pande were also felicitated during the programme.

Surjan discussed that gender equality is more of a familiar and social issue, rather than a political issue. We need to break barriers at the ground level in the society and later have to seek political stability in this regards, she said.

Nihalani praised the significance of “Shobha Vinod Memorial Journalist of the Year Award” and said such awards encourage woman to excel in their profession.

Speaking on this occasion, Shatrughan Sinha conveyed his condolences to S N Vinod and his family over their demise of his spouse Shobha and said, “Women have been deprived for their share in the society for too long. Woman are the backbone of the society.”

International Women’s Day: Sarita Kaushik felicitated with “Shobha Vinod Memorial Journalist of the Year Award”

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– Rs. 188.95 crore for Nagpur Metro & Rs. 302.19 crore for Pune Metro

NAGPUR– The state government allocated Rs. 188.95 crore for the ongoing Maha Metro Nagpur Phase-I project the state budget tabled today by Maharashtra Finance Minister Hon Shri Ajit Pawar for the financial year 2021-22.

Similarly, the state government allocated Rs.302.19 crore for the Pune Metro Rail Project. Thus collectively, the state government allocated Rs. 491.14 crore for the two projects for 2021-22.

State Government Allocates ₹ 490 cr for Nagpur, Pune Metro Projects

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Nagpur: The Nagpur District on Monday detected 1,276 fresh cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), besides, 11 people succumbed to the virus borne disease in the day.

With the latest update, the total number of cases has reached to 1,59,005 while the number of deaths rose 4,401.

As per the official report, out of the total positive cases, 237 were from rural areas and 1037 cases from Nagpur city alone while three cases were reported from out of the district. Meanwhile, from the total deaths, seven were reported from Nagpur city, 3 deaths were registered from outside the district, while one casualty was reported from Nagpur rural.

After the fresh updates, the total active cases in the city now stand at 11,076 including asymptomatic cases advised for home isolation.

With 1039 recoveries in the day, the cumulative number of recovered cases rose to 1,43,528 (including home isolation recoveries). The recovery rate has slightly dropped to 90.27%.

Nagpur reports 1276 fresh COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths; active cases cross 11K mark

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Nagpur: In a bid to mark International Women’s Day, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone 3 Lohit Matani felicitated women officials at Zonal office on Monday.

DCP Matani distributed the letter of Home Minister along with gift to women working in Zone 3 on the occasion of Women Day.

International Women’s Day: DCP Lohit Matani felicitates woman officials at Zone 3 office

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The faculties of Vidarbha Institute of Technology had celebrated Women’s International Day with a zeal by exchanging sweets and Cake. . They all exchange their best wishes to to each Other.

The ladies of all departments were dressed up in ethnic wear and have a get-together in college Auditorium. Prof. Agre, Prof. Godbole, Prof. Thakre, Prof Kale , Prof. Wankhede Prof. Bomkantiwar,and others has expressed their views at the occasion. Prof. Sawarkar, Mrs. Ninave , , Mrs. Nimbalkar and others ladies staff were present for event.

Dr.Sanjay S Uttarwar, Principal , exchange his best wishes to all ladies staff of college. He explain the various role of a ladies and its importance in the life of human being. He says that since our childhood we have gone through various roles of a ladies and has received care and love from them. He has given the example of Maharani Jijabai and her role to develop Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and installation of Maratha Empire.

Ha has also given the examples of Ram Sita , Muktabai and Ghyaneshwar, and Radha Krisnha. Every where men is dependent on his female counterpart. He further says that Womens role is inseparable from Universe. During the occasion Prof. Bodne has also expressed his views and extend his best wishes to all.

Prof. Pranali wankhede has compeered the program. HODs of all Departments . Registrar and all staff were present for the celebrations.

Mr.Jitesh.N.Maheshwari (Chairman,VIT Dr.Pooja Maheshwari (Secretary, VIT) along with Dr.G.S.Natrajan (Director, VIT) has extended their best wishes to team VIT.

Women’s Role is most Important In Human Life- Dr. S S Uttarwar

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Six candidates scored perfect 100 in engineering entrance exam JEE-Mains, results of which were announced on Monday, according to officials of the National Testing Agency.

The perfect scorers are Pravar Kataria and Ranjim Prabal Das from Delhi, Guramrit Singh from Chandigarh, Saket Jha from Rajasthan, Sidhanth Mukherjee from Maharashtra and Ananth Krishna Kidambi from Gujarat.

According to officials, NTA scores are normalised scores across multi-session papers and are based on the relative performance of all those who appeared for the examination in one session.

“The marks obtained are converted into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees. NTA score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained,” a senior official said.

The National Testing Agency had conducted the February session examination from February 23 to 26, 2021. The exam was conducted at over 800 centres in 331 cities, including nine centres abroad — Colombo, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore and Kuwait.

JEE Mains results announced, 6 candidates score perfect 100

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Nagpur: In a bid to mark International Women’s Day, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone 2 Vinita Sahu felicitated women officials at Sitabuldi Police Station on Monday.

Dhanashri Lekaruware, Yoga instructor, Adv Smita Sarode, Ujjwala Sharma, Corporator, Pragati Patil, Corporator, Nutan Revatkar, Sheetal Patil and others were prominently present on this occasion.

Along with other women, DCP Vinita Sahu also significance of International Women’s Day on this occasion and extended her greetings.

Senior Police Inspector, Atul Sabnis and all the Sitabuldi Police staff worked hard for the success of the programme.

DCP Vinita Sahu felicitates woman officials on the occasion of International Women’s Day

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Nagpur: A 65-year-old Hudco Colony based man found killed at Flat No. 103 of Rajat Sankul Building under Ganeshpeth Police Station on Tuesday.

The deceased identified as Laxman Malik, a resident of Hudco Colony, Jaripatka was reportedly tied to a chair and his throat was slit with sharp-edged weapons, police said.

Following the incident, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone 3, Lohit Matani and Senior Police Inspector Ganeshpeth, Bharat Kishrsagar along with the staff visited the spot. Cops have sent a body for autopsy and launched a probe into the matter.

Senior citizen killed in Ganeshpeth flat

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Nagpur: The Nagpur district on Tuesday reported 1338 fresh cases taking the total number of positive cases to 16,0343. In the day six people succumbed to the virus-borne disease taking the tally of deaths to 4407.

As per the official report, out of the total positive cases in the day, 286 were from rural areas and 1049 from Nagpur city alone, and 3 from outside the district. Meanwhile, from the total deaths, 1 was reported from Nagpur city while 2, 3 were registered from rural and outside the district respectively.

After the fresh updates, the total active cases in the district stands at 11411 including asymptomatic cases advised for home isolation. The active cases have been witnessing continuous rise for the last 1 month which is a cause of concern.

With 997 recoveries in the day, the cumulative number of recovered cases rose to 144525 (including 75,406 home isolation recoveries). The recovery rate recorded today was 90.13% percent.

Nagpur reports 1338 fresh COVID-19 cases, six deaths; active cases @11,411

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Technological advancement and leap towards modernity have enabled women entrepreneurs from across the globe to step into a new world of increased awareness and ability. As women in India and globally continue to surpass milestones of success, platforms like WhatsApp support them in their journey of becoming financially independent.

Turning her passion for cooking into a business, Latika Devkar started tiffin service 14 years ago, and that was a stepping stone towards her success. She started by making sweets and snacks for her neighbours and other acquaintances. With growing popularity and introduction of new products, Latika now sells 25 types of products and earns around INR 30,000 in a month. Her husband works for a security agency. She shares that his salary used to be insufficient to run the house and now she is glad that she is able to contribute to her home.

Some time back, she attended a digital marketing and financial literacy course run by the Mann Deshi Foundation, which encouraged her to create a Facebook page and a WhatsApp business account. “I have always worked from home and relied only on walk-in customers. These mediums have opened a whole new world for me. Now, almost 70-80 per cent of my customers contact me through WhatsApp or Facebook,” says Latika, “I also have three hotels in Satara who buy my products in bulk every day.”

When her business was shut during the lockdown, she started supplying tiffins and earned INR 24,000 a month – receiving orders from her customers through WhatsApp. Latika intends to invest in setting up her own store next year. “The demand for my products is growing and I think it’s the right time to scale up,” she says confidently.

Another example of the success of Indian female micropreneurs is Ashwini Sangrekar who now, earns a respectable income and has created a good life for herself and her husband. Eight years ago, she started tailoring work from home and later started a ladies shop. Holding patience for at least six months before profit started pouring in was tough, but Ashwini didn’t give up.

When she got introduced to Mann Deshi Foundation, she discovered a whole new world of microentrepreneurs like herself. She got a chance to participate in a digital marketing training programme where she learnt to design and launch her own business page on Facebook and create a WhatsApp Business account and since then, almost 30% of her customers have been contacting her through WhatsApp or Facebook

“I never realized how powerful these tools are. I would attribute the fast increase in my customer base and subsequently the income to my decision of adopting digital tools,” she says excitedly. Ashwini is the proud owner of a two-wheeler that she has bought with her hard-earned money. For the future, Ashwini is looking at setting up her own store alongside selling products online.

WhatsApp continues to salute and support strong women like Manisha and Manjushri, not only in India, but across the world – by opening up various avenues for them and their businesses.

Mann Deshi Foundation determined to empower women with WhatsApp

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With your blessings ICAD students have once again proved their mettle & shown that they are the front runners of the Vidarbha region. ICADian Chinmay Bhusari is Vidarbha Topper in JEE Main 2021 (Feb Attempt). He scored 99.9568209 percentile and secured top position in Vidarbha.

ICADian Raiwat Bapat scored 99.9491696 percentile and secured 2nd position in Vidarbha and ICADian Ifrah Khan secured 99.9347515 percentile & became the Girls Topper of Vidarbha region.

Apart from them, others have done well too and its being expected that 500+ students will qualify in very first attempt of JEE-Main 2021.

3 ICADians hold Supremacy in Vidarbha Again in JEE- Main 2021 (Feb Attempt)

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09^th March, 2021: Bajaj Auto, The World’s Favorite Indian, has launched the all-new Platina 110 with a segment first ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). Priced at INR 65,920, the ABS braking technology provides for best-in-class braking that prevents skidding or loss of control in sudden-braking scenarios. The ABS that is coupled to a 240 mm front disc brake, makes the new Platina, its segment’s safest bike.

Anti-lock braking or ABS, involves an electronic controller that monitors the wheel speed under sudden or extreme braking, and through a feedback loop, releases and reapplies the brakes, faster than any human intervention can manage. In doing so, the system works to prevent ‘locking’ of the wheel, that otherwise may cause loss of control or skidding.

Along with ABS, the Platina comes equipped with a ComforTec package that includes quilted seats, a Nitrox spring-on-spring suspension as well as tubeless tyres to offer unparalleled comfort on the road.

Powering the Platina is a 115 cc, four stoke, single cylinder, air cooled engine with Electronic Injection, that makes 6.33 KW power (8.6 PS) @ 7000 rpm & 9.81 Nm torque @5000 rpm. The refreshed look sees new mirrors for improved visibility as well as hand-guards to offer extra protection while riding on varied surfaces. The bike will be available in exciting colours – charcoal black, volcanic red & beach blue and is available across all Bajaj Auto dealerships in India.

The new Platina 110 ABS continues to offer segment leading features such as:

• ABS (Anti lock Braking System) – for the first time in its segment
• 20% longer front & rear (with Nitrox) suspension that offers less jerks in potholes
• Long quilted seats that provide comfort for rider and pillion
• Headlamp with integrated LED DRL that provides clear visibility and adds style
• ABS-indicating analog speedometer

Commenting on the launch Mr Sarang Kanade, President – Domestic Motorcycles Business Unit, Bajaj Auto Ltd said, “The new Platina 110 ABS offers unmatched safety by offering riders complete control over unforeseen braking scenarios. We hope that millions of Indians who ride across varying terrains & roads of the country would take cognizance of the need to keep themselves & their loved ones safe and upgrade to the best-in-segment braking technology. The brand Platina has an unmatched proposition of Comfort with over 7 million satisfied customers as a testament to its segment-leading attributes and now with the addition of ABS, it remains a generation ahead of its competitors.”

Bajaj Auto introduces the Platina 110-ABS : The ‘safest’ bike in its segment

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Nagpur: A 65-year-old man was mauled to death by a tiger in Pathari Beat, Sawli Range, in Chandrapur division on Wednesday morning, a forest official said.

The incident took place in the forest area when the victim identified as Dadaji Pandurang Mhaske, a resident of nearby village, was out in the field, collecting firewood.

The tiger, which was lurking in the bushes, pounced on the victim and killed him on the spot, the officials informed.

Tiger kills 65-year-old man in Chandrapur

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Nagpur: In another significant action against the use and sale of forbidden drugs in the city, a Special Squad of DCP Vinita Sahu on Wednesday arrested a drug peddler from Sitabuldi area.

Besides seizing 659 gms of ganja, cops have also confiscated a moped from the accused.

Cops have handed over the accused and seized materials to Sitabuldi Police for further investigation.

Special Squad DCP Vinita Sahu arrests drug peddler in Sitabuldi

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Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has granted interim protection of 72 hours to Director of Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences Dr Sameer Paltewar, in case his pending anticipatory bail is rejected by Sessions Court. At the same time, the High Court has indicated that it would decide the seminal issue of power of Court to seek personal presence of accused during final hearing of anticipatory bail application and right of accused to have access to justice.

Under Section 438 (4) of Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court may seek presence of the applicant seeking anticipatory bail at the time of final hearing of the application and passing of final order on an application made to it by the Public Prosecutor, and if the Court considers such presence necessary in the interest of justice.

In the instant case, on the basis of a complaint lodged by Ganesh Chakkarwar, Sitabuldi Police registered a case against applicant Dr Paltewar offences punishable under Sections 406, 409,420,465,467,268,471 of IPC and Section 66-C of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The Sessions Court granted ad-interim protection to the applicant on February 22 and asked him to co-operate with the investigating authority. According to applicant, he fully co-operated with the Investigating Officer (IO) and when the matter was slated for hearing, time was sought by the complainant on the plea that his lawyer was out of station and simultaneously, he moved an application seeking presence of Dr Paltewar during final hearing.

The Investigating Officer also moved an application seeking his presence at the time of final hearing. Applicant’s counsel opposed this request and on March 5, the Court allowed the application. Senior Counsel Avinash Gupta, appearing for the applicant, contended that IO had no authority to move such an application and the Sessions Court also did not record any reasons for allowing the application seeking personal presence of Dr Paltewar. Issuance of such presence at the mere askance defeats the very object of section 438, he claimed.

If the pre-arrest protection application is rejected and the accused is arrested while in Court or soon thereafter, the right of the accused to approach the High Court shall stand defeated, he claimed, while urging the HC to interpret the provision as would sub-serve and advance the legislative intent. Only in rare cases of hardened criminals such a direction can be issued but certainly not where the applicant is a renowned neurosurgeon, he argued. Power to issue such direction must be understood and interpreted on the anvil and touchstone of the cherished principle that the accused must have access to justice and his right to invoke the concurrent jurisdiction under Section 438 of the Code must not be rendered in effective, the High Court noted while posting the hearing on March 18.

Irregularities @ Meditrina Hospital: High Court grants interim protection to Dr Paltewar