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With 82 of 109 posts vacant, tree plantation goes for a toss

NAGPUR: The normal administrative functioning of Maharashtra Social Forestry Department (SFD) has gone for a toss with over 80% of the posts of divisional forest officers (DFOs) lying vacant for the last two years.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

NMC bans, but operator continues to lift & mix tree debris with garbage

NAGPUR: The cash-starved Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is losing more money almost on a daily basis on account of garbage collection as one of the two operators — AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Ltd — continues to violate its order of not lifting tree debris — trunks and branches of…

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

Draws for quota seats leave some disappointed, others delighted

NAGPUR: A few former corporators got a jolt after the draw conducted by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) left their seats reserved for Backward Class of Citizens (BCC) or women on Friday. Many political heavyweights were delighted with change in reservations in the second round.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

Winair has got part funds for 79% Trujet stake purchase: Samuel Timothy

NAGPUR: Samuel Timothy, a DJ from Nagpur who caught the nation’s attention when he suddenly turned into an aviation magnate, says his company Winair Aviation Private Limited will conclude the Rs200 crore stake purchase deal with Hyderabad’s Trujet Airlines in August first week.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

Citing Kashmir, Pakistan pulls out on Chess Olympiad eve

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI: Pakistan raised the Kashmir spectre to pull out of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram on the eve of the event, citing India's torch relay passing through Kashmir on June 21.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

MCA sanctions Rs 20k/month pension for aged widows of ex-cricketers

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association has sanctioned a pension of Rs 20,000 per month to the widows who are aged 70-plus of former Mumbai cricketers. The landmark decision - making MCA the first state unit in India to do so - was taken in the association's Apex Council meeting on…

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

Pakistani broadcaster says childhood memories of Roorkee still fresh

ROORKEE: “It was one of the best days of my life. The organisers of the program called me the “great son of Roorkee”. The compliment was followed by a long applause,” said noted Pakistani author and broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi while recalling a 1992 event held in Roorkee's town hall.…

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

Covid-hit KL Rahul may miss T20I series in West Indies

MUMBAI: Opener KL Rahul, who tested positive for Covid-19 on July 21, is likely to miss India's upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies, starting on July 29 at Tarouba, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2022

Kids forced to clean toilet in Karnataka; cook shares video, rapped

GADAG: A cook who circulated a video of students cleaning school toilets in Nagavi, Gadag district, is facing the wrath of teachers and officials of the education department.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2022

Chess Olympiad: After nod from Taliban, Afghan men ready to mount a challenge

CHENNAI: The last time over-the-board chess Olympiad was held Batumi in 2018, Afghanistan had gone on to top in the open category of Group D. With Taliban taking over the country in August last year, there were apprehensions as to whether players will get the government's nod to feature at…

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022