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Union Budget 2024: Focus on Vidarbha’s Development

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Students from BVM-Trimurti Nagar demonstrated exceptional performance at an inter-school quiz competition on the Olympic Games, jointly organized by SGR Knowledge Foundation and the Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at Riaan Tower, Sadar, on Wednesday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget, presented on Tuesday, earmarked substantial funds for Vidarbha, focusing on critical areas of development. The announcement has elicited mixed reactions from political leaders and activists.

Boosting Irrigation and Infrastructure

A special allocation of ₹600 crore has been designated for irrigation projects in Vidarbha and Marathwada, aimed at addressing agricultural challenges in these drought-prone regions. Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted this initiative’s significance for the state’s agricultural sector during a media briefing in Mumbai.

Furthermore, the budget allocates ₹683 crore for Nagpur’s Mahametro project and ₹500 crore for the long-pending Nag River pollution abatement project, championed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Praise and Criticism

BJP Maharashtra President Chandrashekar Bawankule praised the budget for its comprehensive approach and sector-specific focus, expressing confidence in India’s development trajectory leading up to 2047.

However, opposition leaders voiced criticism. Congress MLC Abhijit Wanjarri lamented the lack of provisions for government jobs, highlighting a perceived emphasis on privatization. He also criticized the budget for not ensuring minimum support prices for farmers, echoing sentiments of unmet promises over the past decade.

Meanwhile, MNS State Secretary Hemant Gadkari described the budget as neither particularly positive nor negative for Maharashtra, noting the absence of significant provisions for sectors like railways despite the state’s substantial contributions to national taxes.

Balanced View from BJP

Former BJP City President Pravin Datke underscored the budget’s focus on enhancing production, services, urban development, and energy security. He emphasized investments in infrastructure, research, and next-generation reforms as pivotal for inclusive development.

BJP MLC Parinay Fuke hailed the budget’s provisions as beneficial for youth empowerment, highlighting increased Mudra loan limits and substantial allocations for women’s development. Fuke expressed optimism that these measures would create a conducive environment for young entrepreneurs and foster women’s empowerment nationwide.

In the final round, which featured six school teams competing for the champion’s trophy, the four-member squad from BVM-Trimurti Nagar—comprising Advait Lade, Mrunal Kokate, Abheer Warnekar, and Naman Tripathi—emerged victorious with 11 points.

Following closely on the podium were BVM-Wardha and BVM-Civil Lines with six and five points respectively. The BVM-Wardha team included Piyush Kalontri, Abhinav Jarodkar, Anay Pandit, and Aaradhaya Jha, while the BVM-Civil Lines team comprised Avaneesh Awari, Vivaan Chandurkar, Aashna Badwaik, and Shrawani Mazarkar.

Securing the fourth position, BVM-Chinchbhavan surpassed GH Raisoni School, Ambazari, based on the cumulative scores across all three rounds.

A total of 35 teams from across Nagpur city, along with one team from Wardha, participated in the competition. The winning teams received Rs. 7,000 along with a trophy, while the runners-up were awarded Rs. 5,000. The third and fourth-placed teams received cash prizes of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 1,500 respectively.

Sunil Raisoni, chairman of Raisoni Education, presented the prizes during the event, attended by Palakh Raisoni, director of Raisoni Education, international table tennis umpire Mangesh Mopkar, SJAN members, Amina Vali, director of Sadabai Raisoni Women’s College, and dedicated volunteers from the college who contributed to the event’s success.

Kedar was convicted by a sessions court for misappropriating bank funds, resulting in a five-year prison sentence that led to the loss of his MLA status and a subsequent six-year ban on contesting elections. Despite an earlier refusal of relief by the High Court, Kedar hopes for a favorable decision from the Supreme Court to allow him to participate in the electoral process.

Nagpur marathoners shine in Pachmarhi

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Nagpur Marathoners

Nagpur runners showcased outstanding performances at the Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon organized by Adventures and You, with support from the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB). The event drew 1,115 participants from across the country.

In the 21-km men’s category, Nagpurians Mohit Kore (1:36:08), Manohar Barai (1:36:24), and Akshay Dadwe (1:36:43) secured the top three positions. In the women’s division, Nidhi Tarare from the city excelled with a time of 1:52:41.

Moving to the 10-km race, Nagpur’s Rita Tarare (47:42) and Tanu Bhajankar (57:49) claimed the first and second spots in the women’s category.

Despite heavy rains during the 42-km full marathon, runners commenced the race at 03:00 am. Ankit Sharma (3:14:49), Aniket Yadav (3:15:53), and Gangaram Mourya (3:26:47) emerged as the top three finishers in the men’s marathon. In the women’s event, Premlata Gupta (4:26:13), Nikita Mandloi (4:40:27), and Sapna Parwani (6:16:21) were honored for their achievements.

The prize distribution ceremony saw the presence of prominent figures including Dr. Santosh Shrivastava, Joint Director of the Adventure Division at MPTB, Khandelwal, Finance Head at MPTB, and KK Singh, Assistant Director of the Adventure Division at MPTB.

Brooks India Limited served as the running partner for the event, with Torque’s Jal mineral water as the hydration partner. Race Director Mitesh Rambhia managed the proceedings, while Smita Khare proposed a vote of thanks.

BVM-Trimurti Nagar Triumphs in Olympic Quiz Competition

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Inter School quiz competition

Students from BVM-Trimurti Nagar demonstrated exceptional performance at an inter-school quiz competition on the Olympic Games, jointly organized by SGR Knowledge Foundation and the Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at Riaan Tower, Sadar, on Wednesday.

BVM teams from various branches achieved a remarkable sweep, clinching all four prizes offered during the day-long event, supported by Raisoni Education and the District Sports Office, Nagpur.

In the final round, which featured six school teams competing for the champion’s trophy, the four-member squad from BVM-Trimurti Nagar—comprising Advait Lade, Mrunal Kokate, Abheer Warnekar, and Naman Tripathi—emerged victorious with 11 points.

Following closely on the podium were BVM-Wardha and BVM-Civil Lines with six and five points respectively. The BVM-Wardha team included Piyush Kalontri, Abhinav Jarodkar, Anay Pandit, and Aaradhaya Jha, while the BVM-Civil Lines team comprised Avaneesh Awari, Vivaan Chandurkar, Aashna Badwaik, and Shrawani Mazarkar.

Securing the fourth position, BVM-Chinchbhavan surpassed GH Raisoni School, Ambazari, based on the cumulative scores across all three rounds.

A total of 35 teams from across Nagpur city, along with one team from Wardha, participated in the competition. The winning teams received Rs. 7,000 along with a trophy, while the runners-up were awarded Rs. 5,000. The third and fourth-placed teams received cash prizes of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 1,500 respectively.

Sunil Raisoni, chairman of Raisoni Education, presented the prizes during the event, attended by Palakh Raisoni, director of Raisoni Education, international table tennis umpire Mangesh Mopkar, SJAN members, Amina Vali, director of Sadabai Raisoni Women’s College, and dedicated volunteers from the college who contributed to the event’s success.

Kedar was convicted by a sessions court for misappropriating bank funds, resulting in a five-year prison sentence that led to the loss of his MLA status and a subsequent six-year ban on contesting elections. Despite an earlier refusal of relief by the High Court, Kedar hopes for a favorable decision from the Supreme Court to allow him to participate in the electoral process.

Sunil Kedar approached the Supreme Court

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Sunil Kedar

Sunil Kedar, a former Congress minister and five-time legislator from Saoner, has turned to the Supreme Court in a final attempt to contest the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. His plea seeks a stay on his conviction in the ₹170 crore Nagpur District Central Cooperative (NDCC) Bank scam case, which currently disqualifies him from running for office.

Kedar was convicted by a sessions court for misappropriating bank funds, resulting in a five-year prison sentence that led to the loss of his MLA status and a subsequent six-year ban on contesting elections. Despite an earlier refusal of relief by the High Court, Kedar hopes for a favorable decision from the Supreme Court to allow him to participate in the electoral process.

Man wanted for attempted murder in Ballarshah apprehended in city

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Attempted Murder in Ballarshah

Neeraj Santosh Gupta, sought by Ballarshah Police in connection with an attempted murder case, was apprehended in the city by a team from the Crime Branch. Gupta, 26, a resident of Shriram Ward, Gandhi Chowk, Ballarshah, along with two accomplices, allegedly attempted to murder cloth merchant Abhishek Malu using petrol bombs at his shop on July 7. During the incident, Kartik Sakharkar, a salesman at the shop, sustained injuries from the explosion. The Ballarshah Police had registered a case against Gupta under Sections 109, 118, 323(g), 6(2) of the Indian Penal Code, along with Section 3(a) of the Explosive Substances Act.

Acting on a tip-off, Unit-04 of the Crime Branch intercepted a Renault Duster car at Manewada and apprehended Gupta. Sofia Ayub Khan (35), who was traveling with Gupta, was also detained. She was reported missing since June 29 and was presently residing at Noor Khan’s residence in ‘Ashiyana,’ Pachpaoli.

Following the arrest, the Crime Branch transferred Gupta to the custody of Ballarshah Police.

A Delhi-based tattoo artist found dead with injuries in Akola

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Crime Scene

In Akola, tragedy struck as a 26-year-old tattoo artist from Delhi, Shantikriya Kashyap, was discovered dead early Wednesday in Murtizapur. She had sustained multiple head injuries, likely caused by a sharp weapon. Authorities suspect her live-in partner, Kunal alias Sunny Shringare, who is currently evading capture.

Originally from an underprivileged family in Assam, Shantikriya, also known as Koel, had relocated to Delhi six years ago with her mother. She had established herself in the tattoo art community and adopted a North Indian name during her time there, according to police sources.

Shantikriya met Sunny, a resident of Digras in Yavatmal district, through social media, leading to a relationship that developed over several months. Sunny, who is unemployed, persuaded Shantikriya to move to Akola, promising her employment, but their plans faltered when a bar owner declined to hire her.

Initially settling in Murtizapur on July 21, the couple moved into a rented accommodation in Pratik Nagar. Despite efforts to start anew, tensions arose due to Sunny’s alleged alcohol addiction, resulting in frequent arguments. On Tuesday night, their dispute escalated, culminating in a fatal attack by Sunny on Shantikriya with a sharp weapon, according to police reports.

Since the incident, Sunny has been on the run, while police have mobilized teams to locate him. The discovery of Shantikriya’s body was made by Sunny’s landlord, Shubham Mahajan, prompting a preliminary investigation and subsequent autopsy at Akola Government Hospital.

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