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MSRTC 'smart buses' to ensure safe travel: Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Mumbai, May 15 (UNI) Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has decided to procure 'smart buses' equipped with latest technology to provide safe travel and punctual bus service to passengers, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Thursday.
He was speaking at a meeting of bus manufacturing companies called in connection with the purchase of three thousand new buses.
This meeting was attended by S. T. Corporation Vice President and Managing Director Dr. Madhav Kusekar and representatives of bus manufacturing companies along with the concerned account heads.
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Maha: Nagpur-Doha air service to resume from May 21

09 May 2026 | 9:52 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) Direct flight services between Nagpur and Doha will resume from May 21, bringing relief to passengers after a prolonged suspension. However, the sharp rise in airfares is likely to concern travellers.

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Father arrested for sexually abusing his two daughters in Dombivli

09 May 2026 | 9:45 PM

Thane, May 9 (UNI) In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident, a father has been arrested by Manpada Police in Dombivli for allegedly committing sexual abuse on his two biological daughters — a 19-year-old and a 10-year-old minor.

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11 killed in five major accidents across Maharashtra in 24 hours

09 May 2026 | 9:42 PM

Pune, May 9 (UNI) At least 11 people lost their lives in five major road accidents reported across different parts of Maharashtra in the last 24 hours.
With the wedding season underway, several families celebrating the joyous occasion were suddenly plunged into grief due to these tragic incidents.

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Dr Hemant Sharad Pande assumes charge as CMD of Western Coalfields Ltd

09 May 2026 | 9:33 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande on Friday assumed charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), the company said in a press release on Saturday.

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Maha: LPG distributors move Nagpur Bench against mandatory OTP rule for cylinder delivery

09 May 2026 | 9:22 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (UNI) The LPG Distributors Association (India) has filed a petition before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court challenging the mandatory Delivery Authentication Code (DAC/OTP) requirement for domestic LPG cylinder deliveries.

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