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22 killed, over 30 injured in Stampede at Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai

Stampede at Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai

At least 22 people were killed and over 30 others injured in a stampede at Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai on Friday.

The incident took place at around 10:30 am due to a heavy crowd at the foot-over bridge after rains.

The stampede broke out around 10.30 am near a ticket window on the bridge between the busy Parel and Elphinstone Road stations. According to witnesses, four trains came at the same time and due to the rain, a few commuters slipped, which led to chaos in the surging crowd. There were more than the usual people on the bridge at the time, waiting for the rain to end.

“Many were waiting in the rain. There were too many people in a cramped space. When people were trying to rush to their trains, the stampede happened,” said railway spokesperson.

The Western Railways in a series of tweets said that the accident relief medical team is at the spot and medical assistance is being provided to injured.

“Senior Railway officers have reached Elphinstone Road station FOB to monitor relief work,” Western Railways said.

The incident comes on the day when Railway Minister Piyush Goyal is in Mumbai. The Minister was scheduled to board a local train at 1:00 pm at Vile Parle station and release the new suburban time-table at a function.

Injured 33 (24 Male and 9 Female) And Dead 22 (13 Male, 8 Female, and 1 boy)

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Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din celebration: Special trains Mumbai to Nagpur for passengers

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Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din celebration

Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism located where the architect of the Indian Constitution, B. R. Ambedkar, converted to Buddhism with approximately 600,000 followers on Ashok Vijaya Dashami on 14 October 1956. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism is deeply significant for millions of people in India.

It is situated at the heart of Nagpur, Maharashtra (India). Though Nagpur has its latest identity as the Green City or Orange City, a global recognition for the city is primarily sought after Deekshabhoomi.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of Constitution of India embraced Buddhism here on 14th October 1956. This is considered the only revolution where more than six million people followed at once the principles of the Dhamma.

Embracing Buddhism stands important Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din celebrationfor another reason and that is revival of Buddhism by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He studied the Dhamma thoroughly and wrote a voluminous book entitled ‘The Buddha and His Dhamma’ that brought out a fundamental change in religious matters. The followers adopted the practices and felt liberated from the clutches of age-old, traditional blind faiths and superstitions.

The day of mass conversion is remembered as the day of celebration by millions and every year, on the occasion of Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, a mega programme is organized to mark the event in history.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Ambedkar died on 6 December 1956, one and a half months after the Deeksha ceremony. However, this ceremonial conversion continued after his death, converting 15-20 million by March 1959. After his death the ‘Param Pooja Dr. Ambedkar Smarak Samiti’ (Dr. Ambedkar Memorial committee) was organized for the management of Deekshabhoomi. The committee decided to build a stupa at the place as a monument of that ceremony and a mass conversion of people to Buddhism.

Special trains Mumbai to Nagpur for Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din

The Central Railway will run special trains from Mumbai to Nagpur to clear the extra rush of passengers during Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din at Nagpur.

Trains 01017/ 01018 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai-Nagpur superfast special will leave Mumbai on September 29 at 12.50 am and arrive Nagpur at 1.55 pm same day.

Similarly, the train 01018 superfast special will leave Nagpur on October 2 at 11 pm and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai at 1.45 pm next day.

Preparations underway for 61st Dhammachakra Pravartan Din

The stage is set for celebrations of 61st Dhammachakra Pravartan Diwas from September 27 to 30 at Deekshabhoomi. The committee has made a special request to NMC and Zilla Parishad schools in the vicinity of Deekshabhoomi to accommodate the pilgrims in case of rains. A similar request has also been made to all the Buddha Vihars in city to provide accommodation.

September 30, the chief guests will be chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Radhamohan Singh, Thawarchand Ghelot, Ramdas Athavale, guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, state minister Rajkumar Badole and Mayor Nanda Jichkar.

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FoodEx 2017

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FoodEx

Vidarbha Industries Association proudly presents the 2nd edition of FoodEx 2017, the largest food and beverages tech exhibition in central India with about 15000 square feet of exhibition space.

FoodEx 2017 is a great networking and tie-up platform for technology providers, machine manufacturers, turnkey solution providers, financial institutions, marketing brands, logistics partners, service providers, food processors and budding entrepreneurs.

Theis concurrent conference will have eminent speakers from all over the country to inform you on various issues pertaining to the food processing sector, new trends, governments measures and policies, incentives and various other important aspects.

Key takeaways:-

1. One stop platform for wheat, pulses, soyabean, spices, flour, dairy, poultry etc processing packaging solutions and other allied services.
2. Technical tie-ups, Business, and financial collaborations.
Network with key food Processing associations and their members in the region.
3. Meet technology consultant, bankers, and potential partners.
4. Meet over 100 exhibitors from across the globe showcasing the latest technologies in processing, packaging, conveying and automation technology.
5. Witness live demo of the machines.
6. Source for new suppliers and technologies and much more

Date:
18th & 19th November 2017

Venue:
Ladies Club,
Civil Lines,
Nagpur.

For Participation/Bookings, Contact:
Amogh Tijare
9561061991
Pankaj Bhokare
9998559288
Rajesh Vaishya
9922386398

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Zakir Khan Live and The Local Train Concert

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Zakir Khan Live and The Local Train Concert

Aarohi presents the SakhtLaunda, the unparalleled king of comedy Zakir Khan Live on 14th october 2017 & the proshow The Local Train, ranked by Sennheiser as India’s No. 1 rock band in 2015 in VNIT, Nagpur on 15th October 2017.

Zakir Khan is an Indian stand-up comedian, writer and presenter. In 2012, he rose to popularity by winning Comedy Central’s India’s Best Stand Up Comedian competition.

Grab your passes from the reception desk near the Auditorium, VNIT.
You can buy passes online, follow link- https://goo.gl/xG2rXZ

Venue: Aarohi, VNIT Nagpur

Dates: 14 October 2017 – 15 October 2017

Contact:
Vivek : +91-8888900093
Krishna :+91-7020026495
Hemanshu: +91-7350810936
Sumedh : +91-9028537369

Zakir Khan Live and The Local Train Concert

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INS Viraat to be converted into maritime museum: Maharashtra government

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INS Viraat to be converted into maritime museum

INS Viraat was a Centaur-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy. INS Viraat was the flagship of the Indian Navy before INS Vikramaditya was commissioned in 2013. The last British-built ship serving with the Indian Navy, INS Viraat was the oldest aircraft carrier in service in the world.

The state government will bid for now decommissioned INS Viraat as it plans to convert the aircraft carrier into a maritime museum. Minister for Tourism Jaykumar Rawal, on the eve of World Tourism Day, said that the government plans to berth the INS Viraat at the confluence of the Vasai-Virar creek. He expressed optimism that given the fact that Dr Subhash Bhamre, Union Minister of State for Defence being from Maharashtra the state’s claim will have more weightage.

INS Viraat to be converted into maritime museum

Other states including Goa and Andhra Pradesh too are in the race to acquire the ship. INS Viraat was decommissioned from the Navy earlier this year.

In the past, Maharashtra had made a failed bid to acquire aircraft carrier INS Vikrant with a plan to convert it into a museum after it was decommissioned in 1997.

Rawal said that the state tourism department lending its support to the government’s request to the Customs department to design and develop a QR Code (Quick Response Code) for all the heritage buildings in Mumbai.

“Tourists can scan the QR code (through mobile phone) and hear (audio clip of) information about the building’s history or download it,” Mr Rawal said.

Referring to the theme of this year’s Tourism Day — ‘sustainable tourism’ – he said the government plans to launch e-vehicles in tourist hotspots such as Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani.

There is also a plan to make available bicycles for tourists in sanctuaries, hill stations and religious places, he said.

The Maharashtra government is joining hands with cruise ship company Carnival Cruise to bring cruise liners to the state’s coast, he said.

Mumbai-Cochin-Maldives cruise circuit, which will later cover Sri Lanka too, will be likely inaugurated on November 24, the minister said.

INS Viraat to be converted into maritime museum

The government is aiming to get 950 cruise ships to visit the state coast in the next four years, he said.

The government is also going to start a tourist guide training program at Mumbai, Aurangabad, Sindhudurg and Nagpur, Mr Rawal said.

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Dussehra celebrations in Nagpur, Ravana Dahan at Kasturchand Park ground

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Dussehra celebrations in Nagpur

Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. The festival of Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is celebrated at the end of Navratri. Vijayadashmi marks the end of Durga Puja. Vijayadashmi marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura to help restore Dharma. The day is celebrated to remember Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, to mark the triumph of good over evil, and is known as Dussehra or Dasara. The Durga Puja is a 9-day-long celebration.

Dussehra is traditionally celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana and lighting firecrackers to symbolize the destruction of evil. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Saturday, September 30. Ravana Dahan takes place at many places in Nagpur, but the Dussehra celebrations at Kasturchand Park ground are the biggest.

Dussehra celebrations are also in twenty-seven different venues across Nagpur, At  Kasturchand Park ground are the biggest celebrations, More than a lakh Nagpurians visit KP ground every year to witness these celebrations. Obviously, the arrangement and security measures are given a lot of importance.

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Vijaya Dashami and Dussehra marked a beautiful and spectacular end to the 9-day-long Navratra and Durga Puja celebrations that had Orange city in a state of near feverish excitement. The festival also starts the preparation for one of the most important and widely celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated twenty days after the Vijayadashami.

 

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India vs Australia Live Cricket Score, 4th ODI at Bengaluru: Finch, Warner Off to a Flier

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India vs Australia Live Cricket Score: In David Warner’s 100th ODI match, Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team are eyeing a unique record. A win at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium will result in India winning 10 consecutive ODIs, their best-ever streak. On the other hand, Australia have suffered 11 straight away defeats, their worst previous such run was five defeats on the bounce. Australia have won the toss and will bat. Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah are rested. Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami and Axar Patel come into the side for the fourth ODI encounter. G

Where to get live streaming of India vs Australia?

In India, you can go to Hotstar.com. It is the digital platform of host broadcasters STAR Sports. Follow this URL to tap into live streaming of all India vs Australia games: http://www.hotstar.com/sports/cricket.

In UK, you can see live streaming of India vs Australia on SKY SPORTS. Follow this URL: http://www.skysports.com/live-scores/cricket/india-v-australia/19386

Where to get live TV?

STAR Sports will broadcast live the India vs Australia matches on STAR Sports 1. There will be both English and Hindi feeds. You can see the matches on STAR Sports 1 HD too.

 

With the series in their pocket, India will have an extra spring in their step with four frontline players playing a ‘home’ game at Bangalore. Skipper Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Kedar Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal know every blade of grass at Chinnaswamy, having represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Australia are gasping for breath in a series where their batting has let them down badly. Struggling for form, David Warner will at least try to live up to his reputation in a milestone game. The dynamite of an opener has scored 4,093 runs at an average of 44 and strike rate of 96.5 so far. A good knock from Warner is more than overdue.

Indian rupee hits six and a half month low

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The Indian rupee quickly covered ground from its early losses today, but was still stuck at its six and a half month low against the dollar following sustained month-end demand for the American currency.

It was trading down 2 paise at 65.74 amid a surging dollar overseas. The rupee resumed lower at 65.78 as against yesterday’s closing level of 65.72.

US Dollar/Indian Rupee FX Spot Rate

It slid further to 65.89 before quoting 65.74 at 1030 hours. Concerns of capital outflows continue to weigh on sentiment, dealers said. FPIs withdrew over Rs 1,858.29 crore on a net basis from stock markets yesterday, as per provisional exchange data.

Overseas, the US dollar traded near a one-month high against a basket of currencies in early Asian trade, underpinned by hopes that US President Donald Trump‘s administration may be making progress on fiscal reforms.

The BSE Sensex was up 76.49 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 31,236.30 today.

Dussehra 2017, Mysuru Dasara is the official state festival of Karnataka

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Dussehra 2017, Festival of Mysuru Dasara

The festival of Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is celebrated at the end of Navratri. In the eastern parts of the country, Vijayadashmi marks the end of Durga Puja. In other parts of the country, the day is celebrated to remember Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, to mark the triumph of good over evil, and is known as Dussehra or Dasara. The Mysore Dasara is a 10-day-long celebration. Dussehra is traditionally celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana and lighting firecrackers to symbolize the destruction of evil. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Saturday, September 30.

Dussehra 2017 Mysuru Dasara is the official state festival

Mysuru Dasara is the official state festival of Karnataka, held every year in the city of Mysore or Mysuru. Celebrated for 10 whole days, the festival begins at Navratri and ends on Vijayadashmi. According to Mysuru Dasara’s official website, festivities were first started in 1610 by the Wadiyar King, Raja Wadiyar I. Today, grandeur and pomp typically mark the festival of Mysuru Dasara (or, as it was called earlier, Mysore Dasara), and its highlight is the lighting up of the Mysuru Palace.

The city of Mysuru has a long tradition of celebrating the Dasara festival with grandeur and pomp to mark the festival. The Dasara festival in Mysuru completed 400th anniversary in year 2010, while evidence suggests the festivities were observed in Karnataka state by the Vijayanagara Empire kings in the 15th century

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Every year, the Mysuru Palace is lit up with 100,000 light bulbs every night from 7 pm to 10 pm for the duration of the 10 day long festival, making for a stunning sight.

To see the Mysore palace illumination no ticket is to be bought. Arrive a little early to settle at a vantage position. The charm is to be there when the palace is lit in one stroke, rather that arriving after the illumination is already on. For both daytime visiting and illumination, entry is through the southern gateway.

Dussehra 2017 Mysuru Dasara is the official state festival

Also note that during the Mysore Dussehra festive days, the illumination is done on all the days, for extended hours.

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10 Little Known Countries That You Should Definitely Visit

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10 Little Known Countries that you should definitely visit: While everyone has heard of places like France, England, and the USA, there are actually 196 countries in the world today and many of those, you probably never even knew existed, let alone ever thought of visiting. Some of these countries are hard to get to and some have virtually no tourist industry at all, but that’s what makes visiting the more unusual countries so fascinating. So, if you are bored with packaged tours, run of the mill hotels, and looking at tourist attractions that everyone else has already seen, check out these 10 Little Known Countries that would be well worth a visit.

1. Federated States of Micronesia
If your idea of vacationing is parking yourself in a serene and pristine island, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in Pacific Ocean, is the right choice. Unlike the more popular island destinations, FSM lets you enjoy the unadulterated beauty of nature, climatic diversity and ancient history.

2. Nagorno Karabakh
This landlocked region in the South Caucasus is for those of you who love to lose themselves to the splendour of mountainous terrains and forest covers. From hornbeam, beech and oak to birchwood and alpine meadows, this is one country that amazes you with the scintillating variety of its flora.

3. Liechtensteinbest international packages

Sharing its borders with Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is better known for winter sports and is more popular than others on the lesser-known destinations list. With lush green landscapes, mountains and crystal clear lakes, Liechtenstein is any nature lover’s delight.

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The Valleys of Andorra give you the best of both worlds. While the fresh breeze of mountains and sparkling beauty of lakes keep you close to nature, you also get to pamper yourself at some luxury hotels. From sports & adventure activities to shopping and gastronomy, you get the best of everything!

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This landlocked country in West Africa is for travellers exploring people and culture. The one striking thing about Burkina Faso is that the people of the land display warmth and hospitality, especially if you show a keen interest in their culture. A must-visit if anthropology intrigues you.

6. KiribatiKiribati,kiribati travel trip

Situated in the central Pacific Ocean, Kiribati is the best bet for those of you who desire pure enjoyment of bird-watching, fishing and diving. Well, there’s another amazing reason to visit this place. The country spans across all the four hemispheres of the globe!

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7. NauruNauru, honeymoon tour packages

An island country in Micronesia, Nauru was once known as Pleasant Island. Rich in phosphate resources, this island will amaze geology and geography enthusiasts. With its ancient history and interesting geographical profile, Nauru is a must visit for those who yearn for solitude of nature.

8. Palau Palau travel trip, International travel packages

Does the underwater world intrigue you more than anything else? Think no further and head straight to Palau travel trip. This Presidential Republic in the Micronesia is a perfect destination for scuba-diving and snorkelling. The coral reefs and marine beauty will give you many ‘wow’ moments.

9. Mayotte tourismmayotte tourism, best international packages,

Another lesser-known country, Mayotte is situated between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. Thanks to its unique ethnic, linguistic, geographic and demographic profile, Mayotte is a must visit for those exploring culture and nature.

10. Wallis & Futuna wallis futuna tourism

A French island in the South Pacific, the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna tourism Islands, is for travellers who enjoy the offerings of warm tropical weather. Catch a glimpse of the Samoan culture and check out the rich history of this land, which is sandwiched between Samoa and Fiji.

Nagpur Football League

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Nagpur Football League Registration are Open!

Looking to play regular football? Call us at 9860409026 and SIGN UP NOW for Nagpur Football League and make your Sundays more fun and productive! Early bird discounts if you register before 30th September. Individual and team registrations are open!

Hosted by Nujster Sports League and Nujster Fitness Studios Nagpur


Register online at:

https://goo.gl/forms/7VH8E7GACZWtRSfS2

and we’ll be in touch. We’re looking forward to seeing you all on the field.

FREE FOOTBALL CAMP (TRAINING, TRIALS AND WARM UP MATCHES)

We’re starting free football coaching, practice and trials for all who are interested in participating in the League. The first session is at the University Ground, Nagpur on Sunday 24th September at 7:00am.

Looking forward to seeing you all there! Please call us at 9860409026 or 7709171922 if you have any queries.

Kindly register your name on the given link

Dates: 29 October 2017 – 11 February 2018

Address: Nujster Fitness Studios Nagpur, 147 First Floor, Indraprasth Apartment, Above Indian Overseas Bank, Nelco Society Main Road, Hingna Road, Parsodi, Subhash Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440022

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Yashwant Sinha launches attack on PM Modi, Arun Jaitley economy

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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims that he has seen poverty from close quarters. His finance minister Arun Jaitley is working over-time to make sure that all Indians also see it from equally close quarters.”

India, which is going through an economic crisis and suffering in the aftermath of demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax implementation has not impressed veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former finance minister Yashwant Sinha, who has come down heavily on prime minister Narendra Modi and union finance minister Arun Jaitley about the way they have handled the economy.

Yashwant Sinha said that, “I shall be failing in my national duty if I did not speak up even now against the mess the finance minister has made of the economy. I am also convinced that what I am going to say reflects the sentiments of a large number of people in the BJP and elsewhere who are not speaking up out of fear.”

Sinha continuing his dissatisfaction with the economy further added that, “We protested against raid raj when we were in opposition. Today it has become the order of the day. Post demonetisation, the income tax department has been charged with the responsibility of investigating lakhs of cases involving the fate of millions of people. The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI also have their plates full. Instilling fear in the minds of the people is the name of the new game.”

In his piece, Sinha reserves the most scathing words for Arun Jaitley, calling him a “lucky finance minister, luckier than any in the post-liberalisation era”. He admits that Jaitley is believed to be the “best and the brightest” in the Narendra Modi government, and that the current finance minister’s “indispensability” was established when he was given four ministries after the BJP’s landslide victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

Jaitley still retains three of those ministries with Defence now being handled by Nirmala Sitharaman, Yashwant Sinha notes. But, not even “a superman like Jaitley” can do justice to the task of multi-tasking between a portfolio that includes the demanding finance ministry, Sinha writes.

But Jaitley has made a “mess” of it, Sinha writes at the beginning of his piece.

He squandered a golden opportunity when he took over the management of the Indian economy, Sinha goes on to essentially say. “Depressed global crude oil prices placed at his (Jaitley) disposal lakhs of crores of rupees,” Sinha says. “But the oil bonanza has been wasted and the legacy problems (stalled projects and bad loans) have not only been allowed to persist, they have become worse.”

A number of Opposition leaders from the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Left joined Sinha in slamming the Modi government over its performance in economy.

“Yashwant Sinha speaks Truth to Power. Will Power now admit the Truth that economy is sinking?” tweeted another former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram.

“Very hard hitting article by Shri Yashwant Sinha ji,” said Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Twitter.

Incidentally, Sinha is not the first from the BJP to raise a red flag over the slump. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and former Union Minister Arun Shourie have also attacked the government and warned it of dire consequences if the mess in the economy is not contained.

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Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata, Paradsinga Village, Katol, Nagpur

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Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata

When Avadhutas want to leave their physical body they plan accordingly. Mata gave thought to Her Sansthan to purchase a huge piece of land at Paradsinga and construction was started in the year 1992. Mata moved to Dhyan Mandir from village and the home where Mata lived in village is preserved and converted into Mandir by Sansthan. Under her supervision Sansthan has constructed Dhuni, Mandir, and Prasadalaya. After accomplishment of construction, Mata fell ill in June which was merely an excuse to leave her physical body and mentally prepare her devotees. After 6 months, on 10th of January 1997 Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata left her physical form. Right from that moment her immortal body started showering love and affection on devotees.

Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata Story

Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata was born on 5th of May 1926 as the fifth child to mother Aanai and father Ramji at Paradsinga.

Mata lived with Paradsinga villagers,Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata played song and showered enormous love and affection on them for six decades. Mata annihilated all the troubles and karma, fulfilled their desires and stood as the Head of the family for each of them. Their chaste love for her is so immense that they don’t requisite any other God except Mata so; there is no other temple in the village. In Katol and nearby areas, without offering her naivedhya nobody takes their food.

Pujya Sri Sivanesan Swamiji, who familiarized Mata to devotees, spent his whole life in Sai Seva by Baba’s grace. Swamiji channelized and gave guidance to establish Sai Organizations and follow Sai Tatva. The most incredible gift Swamiji gave to devotees is tracing of real Avadhutas without seeing them and moving from Shirdi. Swamiji advised devotees to invite these Avadhutas to inaugurate Dhuni and Sai temples which increased the power and virtue of these temples. Many people are now being benefited from this all across the country.

Shree Videhi Sati Ansuya Mata, the mother incorporated bodiless existence who knows neither spite nor envy, who took birth to uplift the life of devotees in eha loka (materialistic world) and para loka (spiritual world)

Mata’s eternal power attracts people towards her as she is plentiful with divine love and power. Mata kept herself away from worldly issues. Though Mata had no literary knowledge, she had abundant knowledge about all sastras. Pancha bhutas and asta siddhi were subdued to her and it is abstruse to understand her deeds. Mata has gigantic power, she blessed lakhs and millions of people at an instant and there is nothing impossible or difficult for MATA. Mata could read the minds of devotees. Whoever comes to see Mata with some purpose in mind always go home satisfied and there is always peace and gratification to devotees around her. Devotees who come to her with faith never returned disappointed.

Devotees offered her food, clothes and ornaments but she threw away all the offerings which devotees accepted as holy prasada. Mata brought water to waterless well, cured the sick, saved many lives, showed right path to many, and helped the helpless. Her eyes could give proper direction to the needy. Mata preferred the company of domestic animals. She lived anywhere, ate anything, and wore anything or sometimes nothing at all (digambara).

In Datta Parampara the key concepts are “Balonmatta pisacha veshaya” & “Smarana matra santustaya” which are perfectly seen in Mata. Many spiritual yogis, Religious gurus, Scholars, and famous personalities worship Mata not in Maharashtra but all over the world.

Paradsinga is a small village surrounded by nearly 500 tribal areas where there is no feasibility of hospital with all equipments. To make their life better and provide them with this facility Samsthan has taken up this project of constructing a hospital. Samsthan is also planning to create acquaint of health to these tribal people by conducting medical camp and provide them with required medical aids and first aids. This helps them to improve their understanding of importance of health and useful for future generations to be nutritious and healthy.

Special Events

Janmotsav:

On 5th of May – Keertans, Naam jap – for 7 days ( day and night)

Punya tithi:

On 10th of January –Shanti Paath, Bhajans – for 2 days ( day and night)

Guru Purnima:

On Ashada Shudha Purnima, special pooja and abhisheka are performed.

Nav Ratri:

On the occasion of Dushera, a grand Mahotsav takes place continued by procession.

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7th Pay Commission: Hike in Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor

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The government has reportedly decided to raise minimum pay, under the 7th Pay Commission or 7th CPC for the central government employees and pensioners. Though no official statement has been in this regard, media reports suggested the government is likely to hike minimum pay over 7th Pay Commission recommendations from January 2018.

Sources confirm that the government will raise the fitment factor to 3 times. This would mean the minimum pay of the Central Government employees will go up to Rs 21,000 from the existing Rs 18,000.

The government may raise fitment factor to 3.00 times from 2.57 times approved by the Cabinet based on the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. If the 2.57 fitment factor is tinkered with fitment factor 3.00, then salary and pension will go up under the 7th Pay Commission. “The fitment factor for basic pay will be raised to 3.00 times from 2.57 times as approved by the Cabinet on January 29,” a Finance Ministry official was quoted as saying by Sen Times. However, the central government employees asked to raise fitment factor to 3.68 times from 2.57 times.

There have been reports that the government is considering to raise minimum pay to Rs 21,000 from the existing Rs 18,000, under the 7th Pay Commission. The National Anomaly Committee, formed in September 2016 to look into pay anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations, will hold a meeting by the end of September or the first week of October and may recommend raising minimum pay to Rs 21,000. The central government employees, however, are demanding for hiking minimum pay Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000.

The 7th Pay Commission had recommended a pay hike of Rs 18,000. However it is not the final word. The government said that it would hike the minimum pay after holding talks with all stake holders. The assurance was made by Arun Jaitley, the Finance Minister of India.

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OxygenOS 4.5.0 with select OnePlus 5 features is now available to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus T

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OxygenOS 4.5.0 with select OnePlus 5 features is now available to 3 and 3T

OnePlus has just announced the release of OxygenOS 4.5 OTA for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. The new update brings in a number of new additions to the stable OxygenOS for these devices, as well as various system stability and battery improvements. which brings a number of improvements including some OnePlus 5 features like Lift up display, Gaming Do Not Disturb mode, network speed in status bar, and scheduled night mode among others. It’s good to see that these previous generation smartphones have not been forgotten, though there are still quite a few differences. The OTA update is now rolling out in an ‘incremental’ manner to users, where a few users will start receiving it from Tuesday while a broader rollout will occur in a few days.

OxygenOS 4.5.0 with select OnePlus 5

The update also comes with improvements to the system stability, a redesigned photo editor in the Gallery app and adding the ‘Secure box’ functionality in the File Manager from Open Beta program. The company posted the details of the rollout on its forums. Here is the full list of updates.

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System

  • Added lift up display
  • Added Gaming Do Not Disturb
  • Added low priority notification
  • Added network speed in status bar
  • Added scheduled night mode
  • Added OnePlus Slate font
  • Redesigned Dash Charge animation
  • System stability and battery improvements

Launcher

  • Added Shot on OnePlus wallpaper

Phone

  • Redesigned calling UI

Camera / Gallery

  • Added Shot on OnePlus watermark
  • Redesigned photo editor in Gallery

File Manager

  • Added secure box

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Government launches 16,320 crore Saubhagya scheme for household electrification

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Government launches 16,320 crore Saubhagya scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a Rs 16,320-crore scheme to supply electricity to all households by December 2018, providing free connections to the poor and at very low cost to others.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana” or the Saubhagya scheme aims to improve the environment, public health, education and connectivity with the help of last-mile power connections across India. It will help reduce the use of kerosene lamps in non-electrified households.

The government said this scheme will inject more than Rs 16000 crore in the economy to create assets, which in turn will add more investment in the economy and create jobs.

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The total outlay for Saubhagya is Rs 16,320 crore. The outlay for rural households is Rs 14,025 crore, while that for urban households is Rs 2,295 crore. The urban non-poor are excluded from the scheme. Rs 12,320 crore has been earmarked as gross budgetary support for Saubhagya.

The scheme follows the government’s mission to take electricity lines to each and every village in the country, including solar power stations in remote hamlets, which was rigorously implemented by coal and railways minister Piyush Goyal, who was earlier the minister for power, renewable energy, coal and mines.

About 90% of the non-electrified households are in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern State.

The Union government will provide a 60 per cent grant toward funding the scheme, while the states will provide a 10 percent grant. The remaining amount will be covered by loans. States completing electrification of all households by December 31, 2018, will get an incentive to convert 50 percent of the loan into a grant.

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Auto Expo 2018 to be held between February 9-14

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New Delhi: SIAM has announced the dates for the Auto Expo 2018. The largest show of its kind in India will take place from February 9 to 14, 2018 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. As with previous shows, the components show will run concurrently at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from February 8-11, 2018.

The motor show of Auto Expo 2018 will be spread across 1,85,000 square metres and will continue for a total of six days, one day more than previous iterations. Besides the usual plethora of vehicles showcased, this year’s motor show will also feature special zones for visitors such as Innovation Zone, Destination Zone, Smart Mobility Zone and Competition Zone.




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The components show, which has been themed as ‘Automotive Technologies that Drive the World’, will have over 1,200 companies from all over the world exhibiting their products across 60,000 square metres of space.

Tickets for the Auto Expo 2018

Tickets for the Auto Expo 2018 will be available on Bookmyshow.com, the box office at IEML, Greater Noida and at select Metro Stations in Delhi NCR.

Auto Expo Motor Show

DATE / TIMINGS

Day and Date * Business Hours General Public Hours
Friday, 9 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1800 Hrs
Saturday, 10 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1900 Hrs
Sunday, 11 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1900 Hrs
Monday, 12 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1800 Hrs
Tuesday, 13 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs 1300 Hrs – 1700 Hrs
Wednesday, 14 February, 2018 1000 Hrs – 1700 Hrs

Highlighting the salient features of Auto Expo 2018 – The Motor Show, Mr. Vishnu Mathur, Director General, SIAM, said “The Auto Expo has conventionally been one of the most pursued platforms for the automobile industry in India and with the continued success of the show, it has gained a global thrust giving the participating brands a worldwide exposure. Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2018 is aimed at celebrating the industry’s biggest automotive event offering an opportunity to the Industry and visitors to Co-Create, Co-Exist and Celebrate.”


In parallel, the Auto Expo – Component Show 2018, themed ‘Automotive Technologies that Drive the World’ will be spread across 60,000 sq mtrs, with participation from over 1,200 companies.

Several international pavilions including those from China, Canada, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and the UK will have on display an array of cutting edge component technologies.

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Overseas delegations from around 15 countries, to explore market and investment opportunities, have already confirmed their participation.

Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA, said, “In the backdrop of a slew of regulatory changes, the Auto Expo 2018 – Components show will exhibit path braking technologies for the future of mobility.”

 

Jio Phone Delivery Date Status, Next Sale, and Other Things You Need to Know

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Jio Phone Delivery Date Status, Next Sale, and Other Things You Need to Know – Jio Phone deliveries have commenced, with Reliance Jio confirming that all 6 million customers who pre-booked the handset will get the handset by Diwali. This will be good news for the consumers based in Tier-1, 2, and 3 cities as well as rural areas, since it means they won’t have to wait too long for the Jio Phone delivery date. Though Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani had earlier said the company aims to delivery 5 million units a week, it is unlikely to happen at least till the logistics processes are cemented. On the other hand, if you were unable to book Jio Phone in August, you might just have to wait a little longer. Here’s what you need to know about the Jio Phone booking process, delivery dates, price, and more

How to book Jio Phone?
To book Jio Phone you have three options – the Jio.com website, the MyJio app, and authorised offline Jio retailers. All you need to do make the Jio Phone booking is to give your phone number and the pincode delivery address, and pay a sum of Rs. 500. Once the booking has been made, you will receive a voucher number that you can refer to while picking up the handset. When the Jio Phone you booked is up for delivery, you will receive an SMS mentioning the store from which it can be picked up. Even the units booked online will have to be picked up offline. For now, the bookings are closed.

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Can I book the Jio Phone for a friend?
Yes, you can book multiple Jio Phone units, for your friends and family. All you need is their respective phone numbers and delivery pincodes. You will have to make a Rs. 500 payment for each unit you pre-order at the time of booking itself.

How to check Jio Phone booking status?
Jio Phone Delivery Date Status : To check Jio Phone booking status, you have two options – the MyJio app, and an IVR number. If you want to check Jio Phone booking status online, open MyJio app and tap on the Manage Booking option. After providing your registered phone number and OTP, you will see the My Vouchers page on the screen. At the moment the Status field just says Created, but as the Jio Phone delivery date for your unit draws near, it should show the date and details of the store from which the phone can be picked up. Alternatively, you can call 18008908900 via the number from which you booked the handset to check Jio Phone Delivery Date Status. This is an IVR number, and you just need to follow the instructions.



When is Jio Phone delivery date?
Jio Phone Delivery Date Status Citing channel partners, a new report says the Jio Phone deliveries have started, which is in line reportage on the shipping commencing around Navratri. The deliveries will be completed over the next 15 days, the report says, adding that users in rural areas and smaller cities will get the device before those in urban areas. On Twitter, the company has said the handset will be delivered to all customers by Diwali. Each user will receive the delivery schedule and details of the offline store their unit can be picked up from via SMS.

When will Jio Phone bookings start again?
Jio Phone bookings were suspended early on August 26 after “millions” booked the handset, with no indication of when the booking will start again. However, if you want to remain updated regarding the next time Jio Phone pre-booking opens, you can head to the official website and register your interest. With this, you will be notified about the next time the handset goes on sale via SMS and email.

When do I make the full payment?
The refundable security amount for Jio Phone is Rs. 1,500, of which Rs. 500 is, as mentioned above, paid at the time of booking. The remaining Rs. 1,000 has to be paid when you pick up the handset from the offline store.

How many units can I book?
On the MyJio app and Jio.com website, there seems to be no cap on how many units of the handset can be booked (we went up to 30 units). Multiple units can be booked against the same number and pincode as well, and you just need to make the Rs. 500 partial deposit per unit at the time of booking.

Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
After ordering the Jio 4G phone, if you decide against buying it, you can transfer the booking to someone else using the Transfer option in the MyJio app, under Manage Bookings. After entering your number and OTP, you will see an overview of your Jio Phone bookings, with information such as orders placed and number of units for each order. Now, tap on the Transfer button above the Jio Phone banner, and the screen will switch to a new interface with the option to reassign your booking to someone else. All you will have to do is to provide the new user’s phone number, the new delivery pincode, and number of units to be transferred (in case you booked more than one). The recipient will instantaneously receive a SMS from Jio mentioning their new booking.

How much data will I get with the phone?
The phone comes with two primary recharge packs, priced at Rs. 153 and Rs. 309. The Rs. 153 Jio Phone pack provides 500MB data at 4G speeds, and the speed goes down to 128kbps after the high-speed data cap is exhausted. You will also get 300 free SMSs, access to compatible Jio apps, such as JioTV, JioCinema, JioXpressNews, and JioMusic. Voice calls are free on the Jio network as well.
With the Rs. 309 Jio Phone recharge pack, you will get the same benefits as the Rs. 153 pack, but 1GB of data per day. If you plan to use the Jio Phone-TV Cable, called the JioMediaCable, that lets you mirror content playing on the phone directly on the big screen then you must buy the Rs. 309 recharge pack. This recharge pack will become available for purchase only when the cable hits the market. There are also two sachet packs of Rs. 24 and Rs. 54, with validities of 2 days and 7 days, respectively.

Is the Jio Phone-TV Cable free? Where and when can I buy it?
The JioMediaCable will not be available free, though it is not yet clear how much it will cost. Similarly, there is no clarity at the moment regarding its launch date. However, it is confirmed that the accessory will be available to purchase both online and offline for Jio Phone buyers.

Which apps will work on Jio Phone?
Jio says apart from its own apps, users will get popular instant messaging and social networking apps on the handset. However, WhatsApp – inarguably the most popular messaging app in India – is not present on the KAI OS-based platform at the moment, though it may be added later on. We did catch a glimpse of Facebook on the phone at the launch event, along with PM Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat app. With a VGA camera in front, you can expect video calling apps – JioVideoCall at least – to work on the handset too. Other Jio apps that will be preloaded on the phone are JioShare, JioGames, and a Web browser.



If we are talking about the phone’s software, the device’s HelloJio voice recognition system that supports 22 Indian languages needs to be mentioned as well. According to the demo at the launch event, the voice recognition system will allow users to control certain functions on the phone by saying commands aloud in their vernacular languages. The website says it can make calls, send SMSs, launch the browser and camera apps, and open JioTV, JioCinema, JioMusic etc.

Which languages are supported on the Jio Phone?
The Jio Phone supports 22 Indian languages that should cover most of the regional languages in the country. The full list of languages supported by the Jio Phone (in alphabetical order) is Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

What are the key Jio Phone features and specifications?
Jio Phone has a 2.4-inch display with 320×240 pixel resolution, dual-core 1.2GHz Spreadtrum SPRD 9820A/QC9805 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal with expansion support up to 128GB, 2-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera, 2000mAh battery with talk time of 12 hours, NFC for digital payments (software support to be added later), Bluetooth 4.1, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, and USB 2.0 support.

You will get a flashlight, alphanumeric keypad with 4-way navigation button in the middle, FM radio, and headphone jack on the phone. It will also have Microsoft Exchange email support, and allow you to import contacts synced with your Google account. The company says some of these features will be released later via software updates.

Fashionista Diwali Special Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition in Nagpur

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Fashionista Diwali Special Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition

Lovely Nagpurians! Be ready for the most Glamorous Mega Diwali Exhibition to take place at Hotel Centre Point Ramdaspeth Nagpur. Fashionista Diwali Special Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition in Nagpur.

Fashionista has now entered its 10th year with 150 exhibitions. The only Exhibition Company to target 24 cities across India and yet not stopping. First mover advantage has helped Fashionista in developing itself from just a name to a ‘Successful Brand’ in India which sets a ‘Benchmark’ for others to follow.

Fashionista Diwali Special Fashion & Lifestyle Exhibition-Nagpur

Fashionista has always been associated with Media and Celebrities, which adds all the glitter & glamour to the Exhibitions. Fashionista has the best Designers and Exhibitors from all across India and abroad.

Date: 13th, 14th, 15th October 2017.

Venue:  Hotel Central Point, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur 440 010.

Tel: 0712 – 2420916.

Web: www.fashionistaindia.com

Timing: 11am – 8pm

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Zero Mile Marathon 5th november 2017

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Zero Mile Marathon 5th november 2017

The First edition of 0 Mile Nagpur Marathon was held on Sunday, 14th February 2016, which saw participants from all over India and abroad. The route covered the Zero Milestone of India, the lush greenery of Seminary Hills, Futala Lake and the Walkers’ Road.

This year, 0 Mile Nagpur Marathon is back with its second edition, being organized on Sunday, 5th of November 2017

following race categories:Zero Mile Marathon 5th november 2017

21.1 Km – Half Marathon – Starts at 5.45 a.m.
10 Km – Endurance Run – Starts at 6.00 a.m.
5 Km – Fun Run – Starts at 6.15 a.m.

Venue: Nagpur University Ground, Nagpur

Date:  5 nov 2017

Times: 21.1 Km – 5.45 am

10  Km – 6.00 am

5  Km – 6.15 am

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India vs Australia 2017, 3rd ODI at Indore, India win by 5 wickets

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India vs Australia 2017

India’s terrific chase down of a stiff target in the Indore ODI is a reason to rejoice. It confirms that the team is a step closer to forging into a formidable one-day unit.

The successful pursuit revealed that the team has the ability to not only defend a target, but also chase it down and this presents the captain with more options.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya rose to the occasion yet again with a fluent 78-run knock as India registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI to grab the number one spot, on Sunday.

Chasing 294 for a win, India overhauled the target with 13 balls to spare in front of a packed Holkar stadium to take a series-clinching 3-0 lead. India chased down the 294-run target in 47.5 overs

It’s the first time in a bilateral ODI series that India have secured three straight wins over Australia. This is also India’s three consecutive home series win against Australia, having won in 2010 and 2013. India dislodged South Africa to top the ICC ODI rankings with 120 points.

Australia Innings

Australia Runs Mins Balls
Total (50 overs) 293 for 6
Warner b Pandya 42 60 44
Finch c Jadhav b Yadav 124 154 125
Smith (c) c Bumrah b Yadav 63 111 71
Maxwell st Dhoni b Chahal 5 19 13
Head b Bumrah 4 19 6
Stoinis not out 27 41 28
Handscomb (w) c Pandey b Bumrah 3 14 7
Agar not out 9 11 6
Extras 14w, 2lb 16

 

Bowling O M R W
Kumar 10 0 52 0
Bumrah 10 0 52 2
Chahal 10 0 54 1
Pandya 10 0 58 1
Yadav 10 0 75 2

 

India Innings

India Runs Mins Balls
Total (47.5 overs) 294 for 5
Rahane lbw Cummins 70 102 76
Sharma c (Sub) b Coulter-Nile 71 94 62
Kohli (c) c Finch b Agar 28 115 35
Pandya c Richardson b Cummins 78 97 72
Jadhav c Handscomb b Richardson 2 4 4
Pandey not out 36 53 32
Dhoni (w) not out 3 10 6
Extras 3w, 3lb 6

 

Bowling O M R W
Cummins 10 0 54 2
Coulter-Nile 10 0 58 1
Richardson 8.5 0 45 1
Stoinis 8 0 61 0
Agar 10 0 71 1
Maxwell 1 0 2 0

 

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Nagpur Metro Rails trial run on September 30 on auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi

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Nagpur Metro Rails trial run on September 30

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister for Surface Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadlcari will witness a formal trial run of Nagpur Metro  from Chinchbhuvan to New Airport on September 30 at 12 noon on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi.

The team of Nagpur Metro is working hard for the success of the trial run. The formal approval of the Commissioner of Railway Safety is yet to be received. The sanction will be granted only after physical inspection of the Nagpur Metro and only then after formal approval for the commercial operations of the Metro Rail, further steps can be taken.

Fadnavis will also launch a Maha Card for the Metro Services  in Nagpur, in tune with a similar integrated card proposed at Mumbai for seamless travel by any mode of public transport. The commercial operation is likely to start in November end, sources added.

As the first S-kin route of the Metro Rail is ready and internal trial run is quite successful, the Metro Rail authorities have decided to take a formal trial run of in the presence of these two top leaders.

The city has received six coaches and two engines from Hyderabad for trial run of the train. The engines and coaches are to be leased to Nagpur for a period of three years. The trial run in Nagpur will be for a stretch of 5.6 km of the total 39 kms.

The Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) will certify the coaches for running on the track. The work of Nagpur Metro began one and a half years ago under the leadership of Brijesh Dixit and the NMRCL has completed the first phase of this difficult task quite smoothly. The work is Nagpur Metro is going on in full swing and almost 45 per cent work has been completed fill now. The Nagpur Metro is likely to start its full fledged operations from 2019.

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Bhoomipujan of the ambitious Dry Port proposed at Wardha would be performed on Oct 2: Nitin Gadkari

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Bhoomipujan of the ambitious Dry Port proposed at Wardha would be performed on Oct 2

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Surface Transport, Shipping and Water Conservation, announced that the bhoomipujan of the ambitious Dry Port proposed at Wardha would be performed on Oct 2.

Central Government will invest Rs 10,000 crore to create the facility. State Industrial and Investment Corporation of Maharashtra (SICOM) land has been transferred to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for the Dry Port project. It will be a satellite port of JNPT, Navi Mumbai. The export and import procedure for goods will be the same as at JNPT, said Gadkari.

Gadkari was interacting with reporters during a press conference on Saturday. In the capacity of Union Shipping Minister, he had announced the project in August 2014. The project was proposed on SICOM land, but there was some delay in transfer of the land to JNPT.

Now, that it has been done, the project is all set to take-off and bhoomipujan will be the first step in that direction. It will be beneficial for the entire Vidarbha region as goods worth an estimated Rs 8,500 crore pass through Nagpur annually. With the dry port, and also the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Corridor project, economic activity in the region will get a major boost. This project will help the farmers in stronger market connectivity. He said that he was also working on a project to increase production of Bamboo in the suicide-hit Vidarbha region to improve financial condition of farmers.

Bamboo cultivation has potential to generate employment for 5 lakh people in the districts of Vidarbha region. Bamboo plantation can be useful in making shirts, bed-sheets, furniture, pulp, bio-ethanol, incense sticks, and other purposes. There is a huge demand for bamboo in interior decoration of starred hotels in the country.

Gadkari appreciated Sudhir Mungantiwar, Forest Minister, for waiving the requirement of transit pass during transportation of bamboo in the State. This will boost bamboo production in Maharashtra, Gadkari said. Farmers can produce 200 tonnes of bamboo in one acre of land and earn Rs 25,000/- per tonne, Gadkari said. Presently, India is importing timber worth Rs 40,000 crore and incense sticks worth Rs 4,000 crore.

Bamboo can be used for protection of crops in farms. The tribals of Gadchiroli district can earn huge money from bamboo cultivation. The Government can use abandoned mines for large-scale plantation of bamboo.

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Cultural Nite in Nagpur, Garva Shabdhasurancha

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Cultural Nite in Nagpur

Music has the power to change our mood and behaviour as well. It has also become a part of our life. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything, Cultural Nite in Nagpur

Music is the literature of the heart and it Cultural Nite in Nagpurcommences where speech ends. Presenting the curtain raiser of Aarohi -Celebrating 30 years, ‘Cultural Nite’

‘Gaarava’ fame ‘Milind Ingale’ & Poet and actor ‘Kishor Kadam’ known by his pseudonym ‘Saumitra’, the seasoned artists will be gracing the stage at Cultural Nite this year on ’24th of September 2017′ to mesmerize us with the rendition of their own songs and covers of popular Kishore Kumar songs.

The proceeds of the show will be donated to ‘Yuva Jyoti’, an NGO that works for the welfare and education of underprivileged children and maintains a shelter home for orphans.

Venue: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Ambazari, Nagpur, India

Contact: 9403972328, 9405228495

Tickets for “Cultural Nite- Milind Ingle & Kishor kadam @Aarohi VNIT, Nagpur

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Inter Model Station in Ajni, Multi model logistics hub coming up in Khapri Nagpur

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Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis have finalized that the Inter Model Station in Ajni and the Multi model logistic hub will be constructed at Khapri. Totally, both will cost an estimated Rs 1,400 crore.

Fadnavis said that the Central Jail will be Inter Model Station in Ajni, Multi model logistics hub coming up in Khapri Nagpurshifted out of the city making available 150 acres in the heart of Nagpur. Gadkari added that the four road corridors from city to Indore, Raipur, Solapur and Surat will be connected under the central government’s Bharat Mala Scheme.

These decisions were taken at a meeting organized with the officials of Bharat Mala Scheme, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Mahametro in the city on Friday.

In April, Gadkari had announced plans to develop IMS — a centralized and integrated infrastructure facility linking bus stop, metro station and railway station in the city and PM Narendra Modi’s assembly constituency of Varanasi. Then, he had said it would be either at Ajni or Khapri.

Indian Railways has 450 acres land at Ajni. IMS requires 50-60 acres land. Ajni has a railway station and the construction of Metro rail station is also going on close by. The city bus service can be easily connected to Ajni. Also, the airport is closer to Ajni. The IMS will have a multi-level parking and also commercial shops.

Gadkari said HPCL was shifting its depot from Khapri to outside the city “so that land can be an ideal place for a logistic hub”.

Gadkari directed Mahametro managing director Brijesh Dixit to prepare a plan for Metro rail phase-II extending the network to Kanhan, Butibori, Koradi and Kapsi. “I will ensure commercial place is made available for extension of Metro rail corridors. The NHAI is constructing a new bridge on Kanhan river. Mahametro should consult NHAI and include a Metro rail corridor on it to prevent from additional expense in future,” he said.

In Central Government’s budget already Rs 1,600 crore fund reserved for both projects as it require Rs 1,400 crore. The Inter-Modal Station projects require Rs 975 crore and Multi-Modal Logistic Park in Khapri required Rs 425 crore respectively. Inter-Modal Station in Ajni will play a major role for this project.

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Newton is India’s official entry to Oscars 2018, Nagpur has reasons to celebrate

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Newton is India’s official entry to Oscars 2018

Director Amit Masurkar’s political satire “Newton”, starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, the Film Federation of India announced today. Newton is India’s official entry to Oscars 2018

The Film Federation Of India (FFI), in an official statement on Friday confirmed the nomination. The Hindi movie was the unanimous choice of FFI’s selection committee, headed by Telugu producer C V Reddy.

“‘Newton’ has been selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars. It was unanimously chosen from 26 entries this year,” FFI secretary general Supran Sen said. The National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao plays the lead in this indie drama.

The film also stars Anjali Patil, Pankaj Tripathi and veteran thespian Raghubir Yadav of ‘Mungeri Lal’ fame.

The decision to choose the film, which was released commercially today, for the Oscars was the proverbial “cherry on the cake”, said actor Rajkummar Rao. “It is a really honest film and we are already getting an overwhelming response. We will put all our energies to take the film forward,” the actor told .

Director Masurkar added that it was a double celebration for the team.”We are really happy. The fact that the film is releasing today doubles the happiness. We hope that people will now really head to the cinema halls to watch the film,” the director told .

Newton which is going to Oscars is made by Nagpur team of Manish Mundra and Rakesh Totla, his close relative.

” It is the rarest of case when a film is being released on the same day when selection for Academy award was also announced” said an ecstatic Totla, One of the Directors of production house is rakesh Totla, a Nagpur based Chartered Accountant. Also a Nagpur lad Trushant Ingle, who had Played the role of montu in critically acclaimed movie  ‘Budhia Singh’ is Casting Associate for ‘Newton’.

Shooting for Newton was a big challenge for the team as they were cut off from the rest of the world for almost 40 days. But Rao is happy that their hard work paid off. “It was not an easy film to make as we shot in the middle of nowhere in the jungles of Chattisgarh. But we had a great time. We met some wonderful local people. There was no mobile or internet, and all our energies were only working towards making this film. And when you get news (Oscar entry) like this, I am too happy that people are recognising our hard work that we have put in the film,” said the actor.

Newton movie review: 4/5 Stars

Critic’s rating:  4.5/5 Stars

Avg readers’ rating: 4.4/5 Stars

Beat The Beat 2017, National Level Dance Competition Audition Nagpur

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National Level Dance Competition Audition Nagpur

“BEAT THE BEAT” is a National Level Dance Competition, a one stop place to show your talent among the best judges from the Bollywood industry & a chance to win cash prizes worth Rs 2 Lakhs.

Ryan Dance Studio & Flicking FeetNational Level Dance Competition Dance Studio
Presents
Beat The Beat 2017 All India Dance Competition Pune
In The Presence Of Vicky Alhat Judging The Grand Finale

Mr. Manish Patil, Christ Blossom Dance Academy

Venue: Digori chok christ blossom dance academy, Nagpur

Contact No.: 9822934132, 8983177134, 9604212149

Email: [email protected]

Main Office: Sec no. 27, near vishal trading co. ICICI Bank bhel chowk nigidi, Pune-411044

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Indian Wildlife Photo Competition and Exhibition 2017 in Nagpur

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Indian Wildlife Photo Competition and Exhibition /Wildlife Photo Competition Nagpur

Maharashtra Forest Department, Social Forestery Division Nagpur, Govt. Arts & Design College And Birds Of Vidharbha Presents Indian Wildlife Photo Competition and Exhibition 2017.

Venue: “Kaladalan”, Govt. Art & Design College, Laxmi  Nagar,  Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Date: 3 October – 7 October

Time: 10 am to 7 pm

Subject: “Indian Wildlife”

Image Size: 20” x 30” JPG at 300 DPi (Max 3 Entries per participant)
No Entry Fee & No Printing Cost, Only Softcopy Submission.
Entries should be mailed at:[email protected]
Last Date of Submission: Friday, 29th September 2017 up to Midnight i.e. 11:59 Hrs.

Prizes:
1st Prize : Rs 21,000/-
2nd Prize : Rs. 11,000/-
3rd Prize : Rs. 7,000/-
Five (4) Special Mention of Rs. 2,000/- each
& One (1) Viewers Choice Award of Rs. 2,000/-.
All Prizes along with printing charges, frame rent, gallery rent sponsored by Maharashtra Forest Department.

Wildlife Photo Competition Nagpur

Rules & Guidelines of competitions:
All participants to please note that in case of any dispute, Judging Panel’s decision shall prevail.

  • Size of images for entries under this competition, will be in 20” x 30” high resolutions ( 300 dpi ) with no watermark or any text in the image.
    Images with watermarks or text will be disqualified.
  • Details of place, month and year, and name of the species with proper caption should be given in the email along with your name, corresponding address, email and contact number.
  • Only photographs clicked in the wild are eligible for the competition, Images cliked in Zoo or images of captive animals or birds pictures are not allowed, no plagiarism will be allowed. The participant should preserve unedited copy of the post.
  • No tampering with the original image should be undertaken. However, changes in brightness, contrast and adjustment of mild tones is allowed with normal cleaning, noise reduction and minimal cropping is allowed ( not more than 20 % of original frame ) . No major photoshopping.
  • EXIF details may be shared though not mandatory.
  • RAW images are not mandatory; however winner may be asked few questions to ascertain the authenticity and ownership of the photograph. This may involve seeking references and/ or calling in RAW images, EXIF JPEG etc.
    For any query contact organising team.
  • Judging : Judging will be done by Panel of Three Experts, Needless to mention that the panel’s decision shall be final and binding. Best 70 Entries will be exhibited in the exhibition.
    send images at:  [email protected]

For more information, please contact
Vinit Arora on Cell No. 98600 62994
Kundan Hate Cell No, 9422840223
Avinash Londhe on Cell No. 94228 03517
Venkatesh Mudliyar on Cell No. 97665 40308

Indian Wildlife Photo Competition and Exhibition

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Pakistan is terroristan: India at United Nations in strong reply to Pak PM’s speech

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Pakistan is terroristan

Pakistan is terroristan, Hitting back sharply at Pakistan at the United Nations, New Delhi slammed Islamabad for being “synonymous with terrorism”.

Making use of its right-to-reply, India’s First Secretary to the United Nations, Eenam Gambhir said, “Pakistan has become terroristan”.

Gambhir’s statement came as India exercised its right to reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s speech at the UN General Assembly, where he raked up the Kashmir issue and accused India of “terrorism against Pakistan”.

“By now, all Pakistans neighbours are painfully familiar with these tactics to create a narrative based on distortions, deception and deceit,” Gambhir said, asserting that efforts at creating alternative facts do not change reality.

Hitting back, India reminded Pakistan and the United Nations of terrorists, including 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, who continue to enjoy safe havens in the neighbouring country. New Delhi also pointed out that Osama Bin Laden and Mullah Omar were both found to have been living in Pakistan.

“It is extraordinary that the state which protected Osama Bin Laden and sheltered Mullah Omar should have the gumption to play the victim…. Its current state can be gauged from the fact that Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, a leader of the UN designated terrorist organization Lashkar-i-Taiba, is now sought to be legitimised as a leader of a political party,” Eenam Gambhir said.

She said, can justify Pakistan’s avaricious efforts to covet territories of its neighbours. “In so far as India is concerned, Pakistan must understand that the state of Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India. However much it scales up cross-border terrorism, it will never succeed in undermining India’s territorial integrity.”

Ms Gambhir also said Pakistan, after diverting billions of dollars in aid towards creating a dangerous infrastructure of terror, was “the polluter paying the price”.

“Even as terrorists thrive in Pakistan and roam its streets with impunity, we have heard it lecture about human rights in India. The world does not need lessons on democracy and human rights from a country whose own situation is charitably described as a failed state,” she said.

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Nagpur city to welcome President of India Ram Nath Kovind

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Nagpur city to welcome President of India Ram Nath Kovind

President of India Ram Nath Kovind, who will be visiting Nagpur today  for various programmes, according to senior district officials. He is scheduled to arrive at the Nagpur airport at 10:00 am by a special Indian Air Force flight, they said. All senior officers participated in this dress-rehearsal which passed off smoothly and without any glitch. Entire route has been spruced up, road patches have been repaired and encroachments have been removed by the civic agencies.

A senior police officer informed that more than 2,000 policemen would be deployed to provide fool-proof security of the route. Around 150 personnel of Special Protection Unit (SPU), around 15 Bomb Disposal and Diffusal Squads (BDDS) and sniffer dogs have been given a special task of security of vital points. Two senior rank police officials including Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGs) Rajinder Singh and Sanjivkumar Singhal are supervising the bandobast.

As per the detailed bandobast plan, 10 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), 12 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), 56 Senior Police Inspectors, 165 Police Sub-Inspectors and 1,500 Policemen would be deployed for securing the entire route from Airport to Deekshabhoomi and Raj Bhavan.

The President will arrive at city by a special flight of Indian Air Force on Friday at 10 am from New Delhi. Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Road, Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari, and Mayor Nanda Jichkar will receive the President at Airport.

The President of India’s tour plan Time
Arrivel at Airport 10:00 am
Deekshabhoomi 10:30 am
Shir Shantinath Jain Temple(Ramtek) 12 noon
Dragon Palace Vipassana Meditation Centre(Kamptee) 12:55 pm
Arrival at Raj Bhavan 2:20 pm
Stay at Raj Bhavan till 4 pm
Inauguration of Late Suresh Bhat Hall at Reshimbag 4:15 pm
Leave for Nagpur Airport 5:00 pm
Leave for New Delhi 5:25 pm

 

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