Festive farewell to Ganpati Bappa… and other news

Festive farewell to Ganpati Bappa
NAGPUR: No housewife remained coy and no schoolgirl was bashful when the city saw off its favourite guest on Sunday. Instead everybody had been dancing and shouting chants requesting Ganpati Bappa to visit them soon the next year. …
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British Council to train 4 lakh teachers in state
NAGPUR: The British Council (BC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Maharashtra government to train four lakh teachers in English. Officials in the education department confirmed the development and said the training program should …
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Finally, Aerobridge-1 to open at city airport today
NAGPUR: On Monday morning, passengers travelling by Indigo's Pune-Nagpur flight, which arrives at Nagpur airport at 7am, will be the first batch of passengers to disembark using one of the two aerobridges. After innumerable delays over the last few …
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Poetry remains tepid on all-woman stage
NAGPUR: It was an evening dedicated to great poetess Mahadevi Verma on the occasion of her death anniversary. There were six poetesses on stage and a sprinkling of poetry lovers at the Sai Sabha Graha to pay their tributes on Sunday evening. …
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MARD strike off on assurance of security
NAGPUR: The state-wide indefinite strike of resident doctors in government hospitals was called off on Sunday and the doctors resumed their duties by evening. Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has given written insurance of …
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Three die in collision of two trucks
AMRAVATI: Three persons died and one was injured in the collision of two trucks at Fatehpur Fork on Amravati-Nagpur road on Sunday afternoon. According to information driver Javed Khan Roshan Khan (55) and Sajid Khan Roshan Khan were heading towards …
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City co to operate largest taxi fleet in Mumbai SMS Infrastructure will run …
NAGPUR: Mass demand for taxis in Nagpur may still be some way away but a city-based company is set to emerge as the biggest taxi operator in Mumbai. SMS Infrastructure Limited, a closely held company promoted by the Sancheti family, …
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Now, compensation to farmers for pylons erected on farms
NAGPUR: Thousands of farmers may soon get compensation from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Mahatransco) for erection of power transmission towers on their land. Besides, it has become mandatory for the power utility to take …
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Action sought against Patel for AI mess
NAGPUR: The Centre for Protection of Rights (CPR) has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sack former civil aviation minister Praful Patel, who now holds heavy industries portfolio, from the Union cabinet. A similar demand has been raised by …
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Construction of Octroi building starts in 1992 still not completed
NAGPUR: Despite the fact that Octroi department gives maximum revenue to the civic body, the negligent attitude of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation still persists. The truth of their attitude can be gauged from the fact that the construction of the …
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Atlanta in demand as unit to collect toll up to 2026… and other news

Atlanta in demand as unit to collect toll up to 2026
Atlanta holds 99.74% stake in Balaji Toll Ways, which is authorised by the government to collect toll on the Nagpur-Kondhali-Talegaon section of National …
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Atlanta subsidiary to collect toll upto 2026; stock up
MUMBAI: Balaji Toll Ways, a subsidiary of Atlanta, has completed four laning of the Nagpur-Kondhali-Talegaon Section of National Highway No.6 . …
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Atlanta arm starts collection of toll of Nagpur-Kondhali-Talegaon
Atlanta announced that Balaji Toll Ways (BTL) a subsidiary of the Atlanta (Q,N,C,F)* – 99.74% equity shares held by Atlanta has completed 4 laning of the …
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ZP members favour quality construction over money
NAGPUR: ZP members have expressed concern over quality of construction work carried out on various irrigation projects in rural Nagpur. …
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Pawar unable to clear doubts on franchisee
NAGPUR: The first meeting between South-West Nagpur MLA Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Nagpur power franchisee ended in a …
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Now SDMs empowered to take on polluters
NAGPUR: With a view to contain environment polluters, the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has now empowered sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to …
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Police recover obscene clips
AMRAVATI: Police have recovered obscene clips of over 15 girls hailing from Amravati, Nagpur and Wardha from the CPU of Ankit Gupta who is in custody for …
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Strict security at NU senate polls count
NAGPUR: The counting for Nagpur University's senate elections continued peacefully throughout Tuesday, except once when members from rival groups clashed …
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NMC panel okays snorkel for fire brigade
NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation standing committee on Tuesday gave its nod to much awaited proposal of NMC fire department to procure a 42-metre turn …
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Navegaon, Tipeshwar villages ready to move out
Chief conservator of forests (CCF) for Nagpur Wildlife Circle, AK Saxena, who was present during the entire process, said, "We'll submit the proposals soon. …
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Greens see red as Mouda II gets MoEF nod… and other news

Greens see red as Mouda II gets MoEF nod
NAGPUR: The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has granted environmental clearance to NTPC's 1320 MW phase II of Mouda power plant. …
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Who is responsible for death of these trees?
NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is making a big noise about going green, but when it comes to protecting the existing or newly planted trees …
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Within an hour, thieves steal valuables from 3 parked cars
NAGPUR: In a spree of thefts, miscreants broke the windows of three parked cars and stole valuables within the span of an hour near Sawarkar Nagar Chowk on …
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Good job, bad job
NAGPUR: Following the High Court's orders, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has constructed a ramp for the physically-challenged at the main building in …
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Secular Panel secures majority in debut NU polls
NAGPUR: Secular Panel, which made its debut in the recent Nagpur University senate polls, secured an absolute mandate, giving a big jolt to other groups on …
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Power cuts in Vidarbh towns to continue
NAGPUR: Dreams of Vidarbhites living in towns other than Nagpur and Amravati of enjoying a load shedding free summer have been shattered as MSEDCL offered …
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Porn racket busted in Amravati, two youths arrested
By Jaideep Hardikar | Place: NAGPUR | Agency: DNA Sensation has gripped the city of Amravati, 150 km from Nagpur, with the police busting a porn video …
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Nagpur: On day 3 after the meter rule was made
NAGPUR: On Day 3 after the meter rule was made compulsory for autorickshaws, the traffic police booked 314 drivers for non-compliance even as around 50 of …
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Full stop to Mumbai-Nagpur high speed train
NAGPUR: Has the proposal of a high-speed train between Mumbai and Nagpur been dumped? The idea was floated in 2008-2009 by then finance minister and now …
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College owners set to dominate NU senate
NAGPUR: Though the Secular Panel trounced its rival Young Teachers' Association (YTA) in the management constituency of Nagpur University's senate by …
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NMC taking environ status report way too casually?… and other news

NMC taking environ status report way too casually?
NAGPUR: Once again, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has appointed Global Scientific Incorporated (GSI) to conduct the key Environmental Status Report …
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Shirdi temple has ornaments, jewellery worth over Rs 32 cr
NAGPUR: The famous pilgrim centre of Shri Saibaba temple in Shirdi, one of the richest temples in Maharashtra, has ornaments and jewellery worth over Rs 32 …
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NMC acts against bar over poor hygiene
NAGPUR: The health department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation has suspended licence of a prominent Sadar eatery Arjun Bar and Restaurant for maintaining …
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Little chance of towns going power cut free
NAGPUR: The hopes of lakhs of people living in small cities and towns of Maharashtra to enjoy a power cut free life may be dashed as the much-hyped MSEDCL …
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Thief who invests in real estate
NAGPUR: City cops have come across an interesting situation, where a thief arrested by them had invested in a plot after stealing valuables from a household …
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Finally, officials call meet to discuss Mansinghdeo
NAGPUR: A meeting to discuss modalities and various issues related to the newly created Mansinghdeo Wildlife Sanctuary adjoining Pench Tiger Reserve will be …
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Get ready to be numbered
NAGPUR: The work of allotting Unique Identification (UID) numbers, also called the Adhar card, will finally commence in Nagpur district from January 10. …
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Complete mutation in a month, consumer forum tells city survey
NAGPUR: In a significant verdict that will provide respite to lakhs of citizens purchasing new homes, the Nagpur district consumer forum has directed the …
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NU sleeps on roster report
NAGPUR: Nagpur University is wasting students' money on salaries to employees whom a government enquiry has named as being "illegally" appointed. …
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NMC's Nagpur Darshan buses from this month
NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced the launch of 'Nagpur Darshan' and 'Destination Nagpur' buses this month with affordable …
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NMC to accept propertytax on holidays too… and other news

NMC to accept propertytax on holidays too
NAGPUR: With almost 40% posts in property tax department lying vacant, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is finding it difficult to meet the revenue …
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Nagpur welcomes 2011 in style
All our city folks were geared up to welcome 2011 with a big bang and a big bash. At the Maharajbagh Club we witnessed the guests having a gala time, …
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When Nagpur had a blast!
Nagpurians rocked it on 31st night, enjoyed every moment to the hilt and welcomed the year 2011 with open arms. On New Year's Eve, the city revellers let …
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RSP volunteers express concern over traffic situation
NAGPUR: The city traffic police have started a fortnight-long road safety awareness programme, beginning with an inaugural function for some 50 children …
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Ready reckoner, market rates almost at par
NAGPUR: The new ready recknoner rates effective from January 2011 are pegged much closer to the market prices of real estate in the city. …
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Mansinghdeo handing over process delayed
NAGPUR: It took 17 years for the state government to notify the Mansinghdeo Wildlife Sanctuary. But even as it was declared a protected area on November 2, …
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SP to conduct anti-superstition drive in village
NAGPUR: Senior officials of the rural police are using a crime committed recently to try and bring about some positive change in Shingori village, Mouda, …
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ATS tracking Kashmiri vendors in the city
NAGPUR: The local subunit of state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has been closely monitoring movements of Kashmiri residents in the city. …
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City youth among two dead in mishap
CHANDRAPUR/ NAGPUR: Two persons were killed while one was critically injured when a speeding bike rammed into a roadside tree on Saturday evening near …
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NMC submits DPR for Nag river
NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in October 2010 to the environment ministry of Government of …
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Sharp increase in ready reckoner property rates… and other news

Sharp increase in ready reckoner property rates
NAGPUR: Revenue department has effected a sharp increase in rates of plots and flats for 2011 in most areas due to increase in ticket size of transactions …
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Man surrenders before cops for wife's murder
NAGPUR:A man who had went missing after his wife's seminude body was found surrendered before the cops recently. Vinod Kawde, who allegedly murdered his …
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Firemen attend to seven calls on New Year's Eve
NAGPUR: The city's fire and emergency services department remained on its toes on New Year's Eve with seven incidents of fire being reported from across the …
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Senior citizens thrashed to death
NAGPUR: In what proves that superstition still influences hordes of people, especially in rural areas, an elderly couple was thrashed to death on Friday …
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Tough contest on cards in NU senate polls today
NAGPUR: The new year may be the harbinger of change for Nagpur University. The 87-year-old institution may witness the beginning of a change on Sunday when …
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Microfinance institutions are a menace
That's the description they use in this run down Nagpur locality for the recovery boy. Everything else must wait, but the group of five says they can't miss …
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Trisharan sq mishaptriggers furore… and other news

Trisharan sq mishaptriggers furore
NAGPUR: Police on Friday evening had a harrowing time tackling the unruly mob that had blocked the road near Trisharan chowk where a mishap had claimed the …
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City celebrates New Year in a hundred ways
NAGPUR: The holiday season reached its crescendo as the city welcomed the new year on Friday night. There was tremendous excitement and enthusiasm on the …
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MSRTC, NMC officials meet in Mumbai
NAGPUR: Even as rumours about the NMC-run private Starbuses in the city being handed over to Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is doing …
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CCIS: 3112 Residents wantrapists nailed
The case took an interesting turn after residents of Chandramani Nagar started demanding action on the premises where the offence took place by Nagpur …
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BJP's road blockade on Katol Road… and other news

BJP's road blockade on Katol Road
NAGPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists led by MLA Sudhakar Deshmukh staged demonstrations at the new toll plaza on Katol Road, demanding immediate …
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Training students with outdated tools!
NAGPUR: Patwardhan Secondary School and Jr. College, a Zilla Parishad school located in Old Morris College compound in Sitabuldi, is among the rare schools …
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'VHP has no claim on Ayodhya land'
NAGPUR: Even as the Ayodhya land dispute is pending in the Supreme Court, four Shankaracharyas of Karvir, Shringeri, Puri and Dwarka peeths have joined …
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Vid team for R-Dayparade rejected
NAGPUR: A team of 160 school students form Nagpur, Amravati and other areas of Vidarbha, who were to represent the region at the Republic Day parade, …
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Snag grounds AI flight at city airport
NAGPUR: The Air India IC 869 Raipur-Nagpur-Delhi flight was grounded at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport after developing a technical snag at …
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Traffic cops ignore old city areas
NAGPUR: Traffic in all parts of city has steadily worsened as number of vehicles has grown. Even then, people living in old city areas like Mahal, Itwari, …
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Girl gangraped at knifepoint in Nagpur
NAGPUR: Cops have booked five youths, all having criminal records, for their alleged involvement in gang-raping a girl at Chadramani Nagar on Thursday …
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Ayodhya Ram temple divides Hindu leaders
By Jaideep Hardikar | Place: NAGPUR | Agency: DNA The jury is still out on who will ultimately get the disputed land in Ayodhya and how much — Jamiat …
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GIIS to start operations from next year… and other news

GIIS to start operations from next year
NAGPUR: The Singapore-based global Indian international school (GIIS) will officially begin its operations from the next academic session, informed its …
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A glam ring ceremony in Nagpur
Designer attires, glittering jewellery and an aesthetically decorated venue. This was a do that definitely scored high on the style metre and witnessed the …
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Benign viral infection hits city children
NAGPUR: Children in the city are being affected by a benign viral infection that causes lesions similar to those caused by chicken pox. …
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Cop's son, youth end life in separate cases
NAGPUR: Two youths including a cop's son ended their life in separate cases on Tuesday. Ajit Pal (24), son of constable Ramkeshav, hanged himself to the …
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PC visit raises the bar in Gadchiroli
NAGPUR: The Tuesday's visit of union home minister P Chidambaram to the district seems to have exposed the district administration and security forces, …
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Leniency on Kanfade cost dear
NAGPUR: Gadchiroli's controversial deputy collector Rajendra Kanfade kicked up a storm during Union home minister P Chidambaram's visit to the district by …
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Unity Infra to launch three Nagpur malls by mid-2012
By G Seetharaman | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Unity Infraprojects is looking to commission its three malls in Nagpur by mid-2012 after a delay of two years …
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Naxals set afire NCP leader's house in Gadchiroli
Place: NAGPUR | Agency: PTI A day after the visit of home minister to Gadchiroli, Naxals today set afire the residence of a local NCP leader in the district …
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Mahindra Stallio Great Indian Ride culminates in Nagpur… and other news

Mahindra Stallio Great Indian Ride culminates in Nagpur

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We'll probe BJP link behind Gujjar stir: CM
… that the "ploy" to spread unrest in the state through the Gujjars was hatched at the wedding of BJP chief Nitin Gadkari's son in Nagpur recently. …
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Not even 1% octroi recovered via e-payment
NAGPUR: Blame it on the mindset. Businessmen in Nagpur prefer standing in long queues and bearing with the heat or rain to pay their dues at the octroi …
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City's torch relay to promote science
NAGPUR: The Olympic flame is taken all over the world to spread awareness about sports and sporting extravaganza. On Tuesday, Nagpur also witnessed its …
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29-year-old linked to Ambekar killed
NAGPUR: City cops reported the sixth murder in the last four days on Monday night, in the jurisdiction of Ganeshpeth police station. …
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Why no compensation for injured jawans, asks PC
NAGPUR: Union home minister P Chidambaram expressed concern on Tuesday when he was told that jawans injured in the Naxal blast in Gadchiroli last week will …
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Auto drivers refuse to ply by meter
NAGPUR: The three-seater Autorickshaw Chalak Joint Action Samiti, parent body of all the autorickshaw unions in the city, has opposed administration's …
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AIRF flays Centre's economic policies
NAGPUR: The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF), representing a majority of the railway employees in India, on Tuesday condemned Centre's economic …
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BJP leaders tour GMC, promise to press state for quick upgradation
NAGPUR: BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar, MP Hansraj Ahir and MLAs Devendra Fadnavis and Sudhakar Deshmukh visited the Government Medical College and …
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Woman commits suicide with baby daughter, another toddler survives
NAGPUR: Unable to bear the medical bills of her daughter, a woman jumped into the Vainganga river along with her 3-year-old and seven-month-old daughters at …
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