ED Conducts Raid At Anil Deshmukh's Residence Under Corruption Charges
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search operation at the property of Former Minister Anil Deshmukh in Nagpur and Mumbai, related to a money laundering case on June 25. The raid has been carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for exploitation of officers and corruption. Earlier in May, a criminal case was filed against him and his group by ED after investigating a current CBI FIR.
Tags: Anil Deshmukh, Nationalist Congress Party, Electorate Directorate, Nagpur
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Maha: Farmer Plans Bomb Scare At Govt Secretariat To Get Compensation
The Mumbai Police on May 30 arrested Nagpur-based farmer Sagar Mandhre for making a threat call claiming of planting a bomb at the Maharashtra government secretariat. Upon interrogation, the farmer confessed to have planned the hoax to draw the administration's attention for compensation of the acquired land. Claiming to be a bone-disease patient, Mandhre said he needed money for his treatment. Earlier, he had given multiple threats of… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra Secretariat, Bomb Scare, Nagpur, farmer
Courtesy: The News Minute
Maine Pyar Kiya Fame Music Composer Raam Laxman Passes Away At 78
Well-known music director Raam Laxman passed away on May 22 due to a cardiac arrest at his residence in Nagpur. The 78-year-old composer, whose real name was Vijay Patil, was popularly known for his work with Rajashri Productions’ movies like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Maine Pyar Kiya. Reportedly, the veteran composer had taken the Covishield, COVID-19 vaccine six days ago.
Tags: Bollywood, music composer, India, Nagpur, Raam Lakhan
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Posing As Doctor, Fruit Seller Arrested For Treating COVID-19 Patients
The Maharashtra Police in Nagpur district have nabbed a fruit seller for posing as a doctor and treating COVID-19 patients. Reportedly, the accused, Chandan Naresh Chaudhary, ran an Ayurvedic dispensary for the past five years and when the cases rose, he started treating COVID-19 patients. Booking the accused under the Maharashtra Practitioners Act, the police seized medical equipment including oxygen cylinders from his clinic.
Tags: Covid-19, Crime, Maharashtra , Nagpur
Courtesy: India Today
Nagpur Police Nabs Two For Selling Water In Remdesivir Vials
Maharashtra’s Nagpur police have arrested two X-ray technicians for allegedly selling water in Remdesivir vials. The technicians, Abhilash Petkar and Aniket Namdeshwar quoted Rs 40,000 for the doses and later agreed for Rs 28,000 to an attendee, whose patient was admitted. The attendee, on suspicion approached the police which then uncovered the scam. The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.
Tags: REMDESIVIR, Maharashtra , Nagpur, Sakkardara, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Tribune
Maha: Cops Face Inquiry For Forcibly Arranging Oxygen To Hospital
A team of police officers from Maharashtra’s Jaripatka are facing an inquiry after trying to arrange oxygen cylinders for 15 critical COVID-19 patients. The management of Nimunabai Tirpude Hospital called up the police saying that their oxygen stocks were fast depleting and may not last until morning. Reportedly, the regular supplier was not responding hence the medical officers took social media route, effectively stealing from the suppliers… read-more
Tags: oxygen cylinders, Covid-19, Hospitals, Nagpur, Jaripatka
Courtesy: Times of India
Fire At Nagpur Private Hospital Kills 4, Injures Some Others
A fire outbreak in Nagpur's private hospital has killed four people, injuring some others on April 9. Reportedly, the fire broke out on the second floor of the hospital around 8:10 PM from an air conditioner unit in the ICU. Fire extinguishing teams rescued four patients from the burning floor while six managed to escape themselves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his grief over the tragic accident.
Tags: Maharashtra , Nagpur, Fire, Hospital Fire
Courtesy: Times Now
RSS Supremo Mohan Bhagwat Hospitalised After Testing COVID Positive
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, has been admitted to the Kingsway Hospital in Nagpur after testing positive for COVID-19. Bhagwat had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 9. Notably, he, along with RSS General Secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, was administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on March 7 at Nagpur's National Cancer Hospital. The RSS tweeted, "He is currently having common symptoms... and… read-more
Tags: RSS, Mohan Bhagwat, covid positive, Nagpur
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Maharashtra: Three Tigers, Tigress Dead In Past Eight Days
Three tigers have been reported dead in different divisions of Nagpur in the past eight days. While two big cats were found dead on consecutive days, the recent death was reported on March 21, where the tigress was found dead in a water canal. The locals have predicted the tiger falling into the canal and dying due to drowning. Shockingly, 11 tigers have been reported dead in Maharashtra since January 1, 2021.
Tags: Tigers, Maharashtra , Tiger Death, Nagpur
Courtesy: The Times of India
COVID Blues: Nagpur Under Lockdown From March 15 Till 21
Maharashtra government has announced a complete lockdown in Nagpur from March 15 to March 21, owing to a steep surge in the COVID-19 cases. The essential services, including medical shops and grocery shops, will continue their services. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackery said, "In the coming days, there might be some places where a lockdown is inevitable", hinting more parts of the state can go under lockdown.
Tags: Maharashtra , Lockdown, Nagpur, Covid-19
Courtesy: NDTV