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Senior journalist, editor Dr Sunilkumar Sarnaik passes away

Kolhapur, Dec 15 (UNI) Senior journalist and editor, Dr Sunilkumar Vasantrao Sarnaik, passed away after a brief illness at his residence in Devkar Panand area of the city this evening.
He was 64.
Editor of the weekly 'Karveer Kashi', Dr Sarnaik worked with nearly all local dailies, including Pudhari, Sakal and Lokmat, where he wrote columns and articles. UNI SSS NST SS
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Strong voter turnout in Maharashtra Civic Polls despite cold weather

15 Jan 2026 | 11:35 AM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Despite the chilly weather, citizens turned out in large numbers as voting began in Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections, with Bollywood celebrities, politicians, and ordinary voters arriving early at polling stations.

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Civic Polls: BJP candidate injured in late-night clash in Nagpur

15 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (UNI) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate was injured in a violent late-night clash in Nagpur on Wednesday, just hours before municipal elections, prompting police to launch an investigation as authorities scrambled to maintain peace ahead of polling.

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Civic Polls: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat cast his vote, urges voters to prioritise public interest

15 Jan 2026 | 11:25 AM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (UNI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday appealed to citizens to exercise their right to vote responsibly, emphasising that public interest should take precedence over personal preferences.

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Sachin Tendulkar casts vote in BMC elections, urges citizens to participate

15 Jan 2026 | 10:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday cast his vote in the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and urged citizens to participate in large numbers, calling voting the strongest way to express public opinion in a democracy.

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Maha: 103-year-old woman declared dead comes back to life

14 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM

Nagpur, Jan 14 (UNI) In a startling incident, a 103-year-old woman, bedridden for two months, was declared dead by her family, only to be discovered alive during funeral preparations.

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