Articles by Pradip Kumar Maitra
Ex-DU professor Saibaba released days after HC acquits him of Maoist links
The Bombay high court’s Nagpur bench overturned a 2017 judgment of a sessions court in Gadchiroli sentencing Saibaba to life imprisonment
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 04:06 PM IST
Ex-DU prof’s conviction set aside in Maoist case
Bombay HC acquits ex-DU prof Saibaba and 5 others in Maoist links case, citing lack of proof. State challenges verdict in SC. Saibaba's family relieved.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 05:14 AM IST
Bombay HC acquits GN Saibaba, five others in alleged Maoist links case
Saibaba and the five others had been sentenced to life imprisonment on March 7, 2017, for their alleged connections with Left-Wing Extremist organisations and for “waging war” against India
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 03:10 PM IST
Gadkari met PM Modi at Nagpur airport after his name didn’t appear in first list
In the midst of criticism from the opposition for excluding Nitin Gadkari’s name from the BJP’s first list of Lok Sabha candidates, the two-time Nagpur MP and union minister for transport met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a brief stopover at Nagpur airport on Monday
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Gaping pothole on Samruddhi Expressway triggers panic
This recent incident has raised doubts about the construction quality of the 786-km expressway, a pet project of the then chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Since its grand inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2022, more than 100 fatal accidents have occurred so far
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Five tourists fined ₹25K for drinking during safari in Tadoba
Five tourists in the Tadoba Tiger Reserve in India have been fined ₹5,000 ($68) each for consuming alcohol during a safari. The tourists were under the influence of alcohol while riding in a vehicle within the reserve. The Tadoba Tiger Project aims to deter similar behavior by imposing fines and banning tourists from further visits. The reserve, home to over 130 tigers, is one of the oldest national parks in India.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Every party wants Ramtek seat, Pawar NCP announces candidate before MVA seat-sharing finalised
Maharashtra’s Ramtek constituency has become a bone of contention in the Lok Sabha elections, with every political party staking a claim to the seat despite the two alliances yet to announce any seat-sharing pacts
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 08:08 AM IST
FDA busts bogus medicine racket, seizes 21,600 ‘antibiotic’ tablets at Nagpur hospital
The state FDA busted a racket involving 'substandard' medicines in government-run hospitals in Nagpur. Over 21,000 tablets were confiscated. Three individuals have been booked.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 07:12 AM IST
3 killed in tiger attack in Gadchiroli in last two weeks: Officials
Amid growing concerns about the escalating conflict between humans and tigers in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts, forest department officials claimed to have captured 62 “unruly” tigers over the past 10 years
Published on Jan 20, 2024 05:17 PM IST
Navi Mumbai airport to become operational by year-end: Scindia
The Navi Mumbai international airport is set to begin operations by the end of this year, according to India's civil aviation minister. The airport is expected to contribute to the growth of Navi Mumbai and the surrounding areas. The minister also mentioned plans to establish two airports in 10 major cities in the next 10-15 years. The Navi Mumbai airport is currently under construction and will serve as the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Navi Mumbai airport to become operational by year end: Scindia
The greenfield airport is being developed in three phases, with the initial phase capable of handling 2.5 crore passengers per annum.
Published on Jan 12, 2024 09:47 PM IST
Court refuses to stay Kedar’s conviction, denies him bail
Senior Congress leader Sunil Kedar's conviction in a bank scam has not been stayed by the sessions court, which also rejected his bail plea and plea for suspension of the five-year sentence. Kedar was found guilty of a bank scam and sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment in October.
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Mega rally in Nagpur today shows Maha central to Cong’s poll agenda
arlier in the day, Congress announced that Rahul Gandhi would commence the second leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra, titled Bharat Nyay Yatra, from Manipur on January 14. The yatra is slated to culminate in Mumbai on March 20
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 06:30 AM IST
Congress to launch national poll campaign with rally in Nagpur tomorrow
Congress’s Maharashtra unit chief Nana Patole said they were expecting around 200,000 people to attend the rally titled “Hain Taiyaar Hum (we are ready)”
Published on Dec 27, 2023 04:18 PM IST
Nagpur court convicts ex-minister Kedar in multi-crore bank scam
The senior leader was accused of diverting bank funds to private entities for the purchase of government securities, leading to substantial financial losses for the bank
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 07:46 AM IST
‘Not against it’: RSS clarifies stance on nationwide caste-based census
On Tuesday, Shridhar Ghadge, who heads the RSS’s Vidarbha unit,had said the organisation does not support the demand of a nationwide caste census
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Fadnavis claims dip in state’s crime rate, says more action being taken against drug rackets
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra has dismissed opposition charges of a breakdown in law and order, citing figures that show a decrease in the total number of crimes in the state. He also countered claims of increasing drug-related cases, stating that his government has taken action in over 40,000 such cases since assuming power. Fadnavis insisted that the state is relatively safe compared to other states in the country. The opposition had criticized Fadnavis over the deteriorating law and order situation, particularly in Nagpur, which they claimed had become the crime capital of Maharashtra. Fadnavis argued that the crime rate in Nagpur has actually decreased.
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 07:32 AM IST
CM Shinde visits RSS headquarters, non-committal on caste census
Shinde emphasised Maharashtra’s progressive nature and unique cultural traditions, where diverse communities coexist harmoniously
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 07:22 AM IST
Man, 31, kills wife in her sleep, then her father and 2 brothers; arrested: Cop
The man allegedly told investigators that he killed his wife and her family because he was convinced that she was cheating on him
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 07:18 PM IST
Decision on caste census will keep sentiment of all in mind: Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde’s remark comes a day after a RSS functionary told a visiting group of MLAs that the RSS did not support the call for a caste-based headcount
Published on Dec 20, 2023 04:48 PM IST
Caste survey will do no good, will aggravate inequality: RSS
Agreeing that caste-based discrimination has existed for ages, the senior RSS functionary said a “caste census can only deepen the rift”.
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 01:39 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
RSS opposes caste census, says it will aggravate inequality
Senior RSS functionaries made the organisation’s stand on the caste census clear to Maharashtra’s ruling party legislators.
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Opposition demands BJP minister Girish Mahajan’s resignation over Dawood link
The opposition on Monday claimed BJP minister Girish Mahajan had attended Dawood’s niece’s wedding and demanded his resignation
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 01:45 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Day after explosion killed 9 workers, opposition accuses govt of shielding company
Nagpur: Opposition leaders staunchly criticised the state government on Monday in both houses of the legislature over Sunday’s blast at Solar Explosive India Limited near Nagpur which killed nine workers
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 06:24 AM IST
Refuge area must on every third floor in a high-rise, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra state has mandated the construction of refuge areas on every second or third floor of high-rise buildings for fire safety purposes. Inspections will be conducted biennially to ensure compliance, and a comprehensive review of burn wards in hospitals will be conducted. The chief minister also pledged to reduce the red zone near the Talawade factory.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Maha legislative council passes Lokayukta Bill
The Maharashtra State Legislative Council has passed the Lokayukta Bill, extending the jurisdiction of the anti-corruption ombudsman to include the chief minister and council of ministers. The bill had been delayed due to scrutiny and objections from legislators, but was reintroduced with recommendations from a joint committee. The bill received unanimous support and includes provisions from the Anti-Corruption Act. The Lokayukta will have the power to initiate a preliminary inquiry and seek permission to prosecute the chief minister if evidence is found. The bill also specifies limitations on the Lokayukta's investigations.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 07:50 AM IST
Govt waives increased service charges for 56 MHADA colonies in Mumbai
The Maharashtra government has decided to waive increased service charges for 56 MHADA colonies in Mumbai, amounting to ₹384 crore, to provide relief to middle-class residents.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 07:20 AM IST
Foreign investors prefer Maharashtra: Samant
Maharashtra remains the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, attracting investments worth ₹28,868 crore in the last three months, according to Uday Samant, the state's industries minister. Samant also highlighted an anticipated investment of around ₹35,000 crore in the Raigad district. The state government is pleased with Maharashtra's robust business environment and its ability to acquire land for investment projects.
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Contracts for concretisation of roads cancelled: Uday Samant in council
Responding to queries from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLCs Sunil Shinde and Vilas Potnis during the legislative council’s question hour, Samant informed that the contractor failed to meet the specified timeframe and legal obligations, resulting in the termination of the agreement
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 07:10 AM IST
Govt will consider concessions for Damodar Hall redevelopment: Dy CM Fadnavis
NAGPUR: The state government will consider providing special concessions for the redevelopment of Damodar Hall, an iconic Marathi theatre that also housed a school and a night college, in Mumbai’s Parel area
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 06:54 AM IST