Two Naxals killed in Gadchiroli

Nagpur, Sep 15 (UNI) Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, police said.

2 Naxals killed in Gadchiroli

Nagpur, Sep 15 (UNI) Two Naxals were killed in an alleged encounter with the security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region on Sunday, police said.

Walkathon for creating awareness against diabetes held in Nashik

Nashik, Sep 15 (UNI) A walkathon was organised here on Sunday on the birth anniversary of Dr rikanth Zichkar to raise awareness among the citizens against diabetes.

VIPs visits: Sec 144 imposed in Nashik

Nashik, Sep 15 (UNI) Considering the potential visits by important political figures to the city in this week, the Police Commissionerate has undertaken various precautionary measures for their safety and security in the area.

GOACAN calls for capacity building programes for members of VP committees

Panaji, Sep 15 (UNI) On the occasion of International Day of Democracy with the theme 'Participation', Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) has highlighted the need for training and capacity building programs for members of various committees set up in the Village Panchayats of Goa.

Javadekar inaugurates renovated classic heritage site at NFAI in Pune

Pune, Sep 15 (UN) Newly restored Jayakar Bungalow, an iconic heritage structure of Pune, was inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, at National Film Archive of India (NFAI) here on Sunday.

State Human Rights Commission summons Pimpri-Chinchwad police chief in activist Bhapkar case

Pune, Sep 15 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has summoned Pimpri- Chinchwad police commissioner R K Padmanabhan, asking him to be present in its office on Monday, in connection with a case of detention and alleged human rights violation of social activist and former corporator Maruti Bhapkar.

3-day national conference on Intellectual Property Rights at MIT-ADT University from tomorrow

Pune, Sep 15 (UNI) A three-day national conference on intellectual property rights will be held at MIT ADT University campus here from Monday.

Maharashtra ranks top in foreign investments: Fadnavis

Pune, Sep 15 (UNI) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday claimed that Maharashtra has become the number one state in country by attracting a major chunk of foreign investments coming here and that in turn, helped to generate employment for the youths.

Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam reaches 138.55 metres

Vadodara, Sep 15 (UNI) The Sardar Sarovar dam on the river Narmada in Kevadia of central Gujarat, the lifeline of water supply in this western state, reached 138.55 metres just 13 cm below the highest level of 138.68, official said on Sunday.

Nine lakh benefitted from Mudra loans in Pune, says Javadekar

Pune, Sep 15 (UNI) A total of nine lakh individuals have taken loans amounting to Rs 8,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in this district in last one year, said Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment and Information & Broadcasting.

Goa CM extends Engineers' Day greetings

Panaji, Sep 15 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday extended greetings and best wishes to engineers on the occasion of Engineers' Day.

Goa CM expresses pain over loss of students' lives

Panaji, Sep 15 (UNI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed pain over the loss of lives of students by drowning at Tuem in Pernem in North Goa.

Mr Sinha said that a team has been sent to the district to review the problems related to the facilities provided by the banks.

NITI commission to provide boat, bike ambulances to boost health facilities

Nashik, Sep 14 (UNI) NITI Commission will provide two boat ambulances and ten bike ambulances for the district to strengthen the health facilities in the district, said Niti Commission CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday.