Schools are facing persisting problems in conducting unified examinations for Class 1 to 9. The examinations are beginning from Tuesday and majority of schools haven’t received the question papers as per the number of students enrolled. Maharashtra Rajya Shikshan Sanstha Mahamandal (MRSSM), Executive Member Ravindra Fadnavis pointed out that if the schools don’t receive question papers in adequate number, then they won’t be able to hold examinations. Despite stiff opposition from school managments, ..

Amid a sharp fall in oil prices in the international markets, Government on Monday increased the Excise Duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each. However, there will be no change in retail prices for the general public. Amit Gupta, President of the Vidarbha Petroleum Dealers Association (VPDA) told ‘The Hitavada’ that the there will be no impact of hike in Excise Duty on the fuel prices. Petrol price will remain same at Rs 104.02 per liter while diesel will continue its price tag of Rs 90.59 ..

Power supply in Gorewada area was affected for over 24 hours post horrific mishap of Sunday that snuffed out life of Zahoor Hasan, a notable personality in the city and an expert in the field of automobile engineering. Hasan, who was well known for his passion for cars, died in most unfortunate manner while driving a high end four-wheeler. The mishap occurred after the driver of a tipper failed to control the speed of the heavy vehicle after its brakes failed and it rammed into Hasan’s car and flattened ..

The city is witnessing construction of new roads and concretisation of old roads regularly. The condition of the roads are bad not only in the city but also the peripheral roads of the city are suffering through lack of maintenance. The Old Kamptee Road is largely used by commuters from Kamptee and neighbouring areas to Kalamna market and also, to reach the city. This city is also used by the transporters from Kalamna market. The heavy traffic on this road has resulted in the damage of the road, resulting ..

“THE Indian Constitution, which has pictures of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita on its pages, will play a crucial role in establishing Ram Rajya of Mahatma Gandhi’s dreams in the country,” said Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Fadnavis was speaking at the inauguration of the shobhayatra taken out from Shri Ram Adhyatma Mandir, Ram Nagar, on Sunday. Organised by Paschim Nagpur Nagrik Sangh, the shobhayatra was in its golden jubilee year. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and ..

Fire destroyed property worth Rs 5.75 crore in a wood products manufacturing unit at Maa Umiya Industrial Estate, Kapsi, Bhandara Road. The fire incident occurred on Ram Navami on Sunday. Presence of combustible material helped the spread of flames in the entire unit. Given the intensity of fire, all the fire brigade units including that of NMC, NMRDA, MIHAN, and nearby Municipal Council were given call to douse the raging inferno. The Fire and Emergency Services Department of NMC got the call about ..

A case has been filed against multiple employees of Hexaware Technologies Limited in Mihan for allegedly defrauding the company of over Rs 4.83 crore through a fake refunds scam. The complainant, Arvind Vinod Malgund (41), General Manager at the company, and a resident of Jayanti Nagari, Besa-Pipala Road, discovered the fraud during a routine data check by the company’s quality team. It was revealed that several employees had been issuing refunds to customers without getting the goods returned as ..

  By Vaishnavi Pillay With the preparations for the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela gaining momentum, spiritual and cultural leaders are voicing their vision to widen the scope of this ancient pilgrimage. One such voice is that of Satish Kate, a ret..

  Staff Reporter The bus terminus at Morbhavan and Ganeshpeth, which have been awaiting development for years, will now be modernised with advanced facilities. The Government has decided to build both terminuses to five-star standards. Stat..

  Staff Reporter In a major security initiative for this year’s Shri Ram Navami Shobhayatra, the City Police are deploying cutting-edge technology to monitor the Shobhayatra route to ensure a peaceful and smooth procession. The Shobha..

Taking into consideration the pace of urbanisation, Maharashtra Government has conceptualised setting up Urban Design Cell (UDC) with a view of maintaining aesthetic point of view that gels with the local culture and traditions. These cells would work at Municipal Corporation, Regional Authority and also at Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat levels. The Government issued a notification on March 28 laying out the roadmap for establishment of these UDC to monitor implementation of rules...

Veteran Actor, Nagpurian Dr Vilas Ujwane passed away in Mumbai. His demise left the theatre world in mourning. Dr Ujwane, who created a special place in the hearts of the audience through popular serials like ‘Char Divas Sasuche’, ‘Damini’, ‘Vadalwaat’, and Marathi and Hindi movies, passed away at the age of 62. He breathed his last on Friday, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mira Road, Mumbai. Last rites will be performed on Saturday. Dr Ujwane did his schooling from C P and Berar ..

  Staff Reporter :The city is all set to celebrate Ram Navami with religious fervour. Shri Poddareshwar Ram Mandir will organise its annual grand shobhayatra through the city on April 6 to mark the occasion. This will be the 59th year of the Sho..

Several parts of Vidarbha were hit by unseasonal rains on Thursday. Nagpur city received 5 mm of rain, followed by 4 mm in Amravati, and 3 mm in Wardha. The untimely rains caused hardships for citizens as some roads were water-logged due to clogged storm drainage system, raising the question over the maintenance of these systems. The rains lashed the city for two hours, resulting in accumulation of water on roads in various parts of city, making it difficult for the citizens to navigate their way ..

A farmer and a woman were killed in lightning strike at Pathri in Tumsar taluka on Thursday around 12 noon. Another person was also injured in the incident. It started raining along with thunders. Pramod Maniram Nagpure (42), Manisha Bharat Pushpatode (32) and Asaram Pushpatode (55), all residents of Pathri, were returning home from the sugarcane field situated on the banks of the Bawanthadi river at the time. They took shelter under a mango tree but a lightning struck the tree. Nagpure and Manisha ..

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), in collaboration with Janardanswami Yogabhyasi Mandal Nagpur and Anandam Yoga Class, is set to embark on a unique and meaningful initiative, a Social Tourism Tour. Conceptualised by Manoj Kumar Suryawanshi, MTDC Managing Director, this tour is designed to blend tourism with social responsibility, offering participants an experience that extends beyond sightseeing. MTDC’s first social tour, a two-day one-night bus journey, is scheduled for April 11. ..

Jijamata Udyan, a garden situated in Chhatrapati Nagar and opened to public merely one and a half years back, now lies in shambles thanks to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) authorities who seem to have turned their back on it. The park was developed with a budget of Rs 27 lakh about one and half year back, but with no attention paid towards its upkeep, the only open space in dense residential locality is of no use to citizens. A visit to the garden shows that it is just an abandoned piece of land ..

Rattled by setbacks due to several of its cadres getting eliminated in encounter with security forces and also surrender of many of its senior cadres, the proscribed organisation Communist Party of India (Maoist) has now ‘appealed’ to the Government of India for ‘peace talks’. A statement issued in Telugu purportedly by Abhay, Spokesperson of the Central Committee of CPI (Maoist), calls for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ and ‘peace talks’, urging the Government of India to halt ‘Operation Kagaar’. In the ..

A 28-year-old engineer committed suicide at her residence in Mankapur. The young woman allegedly took her own life after leaving behind a suicide note in which she claimed that she was the victim of a conspiracy which involve a fake video and threats to her life. The police have begun an investigation into the matter. Vaishali, who worked for a company in Pune, had returned to Nagpur around 15 days ago. She lived with her father, brother, and sister-in-law. Her father was present at home when she ..

The citizens of Nagpur are grappling with various problems due to the ongoing construction of cement roads across the city. A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed by the Janmanch in the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court which raised the concerns over the rampant construction of cement roads. The PIL, which was heard by Justice Nitin Sambre and Justice Vrushali Joshi on Wednesday, cited several adverse impacts on public and environment. The High Court has issued notices to Nagpur Municipal ..

India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an ‘orange’ alert for thunderstorm with lightning in four districts of Vidarbha on April 2 and 3. According to the Weather Department, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Amravati and Yavatmal districts may also experience gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph and hailstorm in the next couple of days. The Weather Department issued ‘yellow’ warning for all other parts of Vidarbha including Nagpur on April 2 and 3. On Tuesday, due to cloudy weather, the maximum ..

Garbage dumping at public places has become a major concern as the civic body is looking to improve the ranking of Nagpur in upcoming ‘Swachh Sarvekshan’. To curb garbage dumping at public places, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has collected a whopping fine of Rs 1.91 crore in last three years from citizens but the situation has more or less remained the same even after poor performance by Nagpur in ‘Swachh Sarvekshan’ in last three years. Solid waste mitigation has become a tough task for ..

City kiosks, once promising revenue sources, now stand in devastated condition as years of neglect and crores of public money has been wasted without accountability or redevelopment plans. (Pics by Anil Futane)..

In the bustling city of Nagpur, a remarkable journey unfolded – a journey that resonated with passion, conviction and a deep sense of purpose. Dr Sumant Tekade, a name synonymous with inspiration and dedication, was much more than a scholar; he was like a little brother to me, friend, philosopher, guide and mentor to those who had the privilege of knowing him intimately. Having obtained his PhD in Management from Bengaluru Vishwavidyalay, Dr Sumant initially took the reins as the Head of the Department ..

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat praised the unique initiative of Shiv Tandav Stotra recitation and expressed the hope that such events should be organised in the future as well. Dr Bhagwat was speaking during a Shiv Tandav Stotra recitation programme organised on Monday in the Shri Mahadev Ghat area of Kamptee. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, MLC Parinay Fuke, former MLA Tekchand Savarkar, Shrimant Raje ..