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The youths set sail in a dinghy that capsized in Bhoshkhora lake near Panchgaon By Dheeraj Fartode The craze for selfie pushed a group of youth beyond point of no return, as seven youth from Ashirwad Nagar locality of city drowned in a lake at Wadadh village on Nagpur-Umrer road on Sunday evening. The weekend tragedy should be an eye opener for GenNext, as about 11 of them were on board when it capsized drowning seven.  The question is as to why none of the youth could imagine the lurking danger when they enmass boarded the dinghy boat to set sail for the 'fateful' selfie. The youth hailed from Ashirwad Nagar off Manewada Ring Road. The tragedy occurred at Mangrud lake, about 10 kms from Panchgaon, said Superintendent of Police Dr Aarti Singh while confirming the incident. She further said it's going to take time for fishing out the bodies owing to darkness and remote location of the lake. In fact, police had a tough time keeping next of kin at the lake as they simp...

Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle, Deputy Chief IDS (DOT) reviewing the Passing Out Parade at NCC OTA.. The Pre-commission and Direct Commission Associate NCC Officers of Senior and Junior Divisions of NCC OTA Kamptee marching during Passing Out Parade.  Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle reviews passing out parade at NCC OTA  By Dheeraj Fartode A joint passing out parade for Pre-commission and Direct Commission Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) of Senior and Junior Divisions of National Cadet Corps (NCC) was held at NCC Officers Training Academy, Kamptee with traditional military grandeur and decorum on Saturday. Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle AVSM VSM, Deputy Chief Integrated Defence Staff (DOT) reviewed the impressive Passing Out Parade. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of Service and civilian dignitaries, guests, relatives of Officer-Cadets, school children and NCC cadets. The parade was followed by ‘Pipping Ceremony’ wherein badges of ranks were worn by 252 successful traine...

Air Marshal Ajit Bhonsle, Deputy Chief IDS (DOT)  and Major General R K Sharma, Commandant, NCC OTA, Kamptee, making a point during interaction with newspersons on Saturday. By Dheeraj Fartode National Cadet Corps (NCC) has set its eyes on a long-term plan to increase enrolment of cadets from current 11 lakh to 25 lakh to shape the youths of the country into good citizens. “Currently, NCC has around 11 lakh cadets enrolled across the country. The administration has decided to get enrolled more than two-and-a-half lakh cadets in next year’s plan,” said Air Marshal Ajit Bhonsle, Deputy Chief Integrated Defence Staff (DOT); and Major General R K Sharma, Commandant, NCC Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Kamptee, on Saturday.  Interacting with newspersons after the passing out parade of Associate NCC Officers at the OTA, the Air Marshal said, disciplined society is the need of every developing country and NCC is building that through imparting character, courage, ...

Sub-Inspector is crucial for investigations in field units and even Probationary PSIs are falling prey to corruption has shaken the police ranks By Dheeraj Fartode For State Police it's a matter of worry as the system's backbone, the Sub-Inspector are increasing falling prey to corruption. In recent time, more numbers of officers of rank of Sub-Inspector, the most important in field force, have been netted by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). More shocking, even probationary PSIs who are yet to learn basic of policing were trapped by ACB exposing the rot that has set in the State police department. No wonder, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was livid during the review of law and order in his home town, Nagpur the other day. Incidentally, Fadnavis holds the Home Portfolio and asked probing questions to top police brass of Nagpur Police Commissionerate, it was reliably learnt. The high attrition at PSI level also reflects on police force which is already reeling ...

By Dheeraj Fartode Launching salvo at Republican leaders of Maharashtra state for derailing Dalit movement, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister and National President of Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday said, these leaders have divided the movement in factions for their personnel goals. “Republican Party of India (RPI) has been divided in various factions in names of Ramdas Athawale, Jogendra Kawade, Prakash Ambedkar and others. This groupism lead to spoiling of Dalit movement in the state,” Paswan claimed.  Leaders of Dalit Sena presenting memento to Lok Janshakti Party Chief Ram Vilas Paswan at Pragati hall on Saturday.  Paswan was in city to attend meet of Dalit Sena workers at Pragati Hall. Interacting with mediapersons, Paswan said, RPI have lost its sheen due to its leaders. Buddhist and non-Buddhist Dalits are too divided in the state. RPI is become party of only scheduled caste people and members of other communities don’t want to join ...

temple thefts By Dheeraj Fartode Even abode of God is not safe when it comes to thefts. About 115 cases of theft were reported from places of worships in city during last three-years. Although top brass has not classified thefts as per places of worship of different religion but Joint Commissioner of Police, Anup Kumar Singh, said, temples might be figuring in maximum numbers. Analysing the crime figures for last few years it is clear that during 2012 and 2013 there was spate of incidents of strikes by thieves at places of worship. But somehow during last year the cases of thefts shows marked decline, perhaps lustre at places of worship were not that attractive to warrant risk. Or perhaps, fear of God prevailed! According to information, total 29 thefts were reported in the city in year 2012 and the figure zoomed to 46 in year 2013. In year 2014, the incidents dipped and in all 40 thefts were reported across the city. It seems cracking of few gangs and individuals hel...

BJP MP demands reservation in private sector  By Dheeraj Fartode Blaming selfishness of Dalit leaders for derailing Dalit movement, Member of Parliament (MP) representing Delhi North-West constituency and BJP leader Dr Udit Raj on Sunday also blamed the established leadership of dalit politicians for spoiling the movement for their personal ego and political benefits. At the same time, he once again raised the demand of reservation for dalits in private sector and warned of stir.  Addressing a press conference at Ravi Bhavan, a former IRS officer Dr Udit Raj further said, leaders tried to become bigger than the movement and very soon lost mass connect. Their indifference towards the issues of backward classes resulted in loss of sympathy towards them and pessimism among masses due to which once strong movement lost its sheen across the country.  Dr Udit Raj On the issue of spate of rising atrocities against Dalits, Dr Udit Raj, who once floated Indian J...