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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Time of India
4 held After Terror Spree in South Nagpur
Nagpur: A transporter by profession, gangster Dilip Thaokar finally landed in the police net along with his aides after terrorising south-eastern Nagpur for two years. The arrest on Wednesday ends the gang's relentless criminal activities, which culminated in a violent rampage that left multiple victims injured. On Wednesday, Thaokar and his gang went berserk, injuring, and looting people across south-east Nagpur. The spree began with the gang robbing a man and assaulting him with a knife on Umrer Road. Emboldened, they barged into the home of a local goon in Adarsh Nagar, stripping him of his valuables. Zonal DCP Rashmitha Rao confirmed that back-to-back dacoity cases were registered, leading to the gang's swift apprehension. The police operation, led by Wathoda police station senior inspector Harish Borade, was meticulously planned with 50 officers. Borade's team mobilised after receiving an alert about Thaokar's activities. "Our beat marshals — constables Milind Thakre, Ramu Titarmare, Shailendra Gaur, and Jeetendra Mangate — chased the gang based on human and technical evidence. We traced their location near Dighori Chowk, where our forces nearly caught them red-handed," Borade said. He emphasised that the police are determined to ensure the gang remains behind bars. Apart from Thaokar, his aides Milind Meshram, Nitin Meshram, and a minor were apprehended near Dighori Chowk. Nitin, an addict, was hospitalised after he started suffering withdrawal symptoms. However, one accomplice managed to flee the scene. The arrests followed a high-alert operation, with Wathoda and Nandanvan police registering multiple dacoity cases within an hour to net Thaokar and his gang. Thaokar, a notorious figure with four murders among 16 offences, rose from a slumlord in Nandanvan to become south-east Nagpur's most feared gangster. Previously arrested under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for the murder of Viju Mohod, Thaokar's reign of terror disrupted law and order across four police jurisdictions: Wathoda, Nandanvan, Sakkardara, and Kuhi in rural Nagpur. Sources revealed that his gang intimidated residents in Dighori, Adarsh Nagar, and surrounding areas, with locals too terrified to file complaints for fear of retribution. The police faced significant challenges in building cases against Thaokar due to the climate of fear he cultivated. However, two molestation charges were recently filed against him based on complaints from his live-in partner, adding to his extensive criminal record. With Thaokar and his key associates now in custody, the police are intensifying efforts to track down the escaped accomplice and ensure the gang remains behind bars.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Farmers ready to repay only capital amount of loan taken from Nashik District Central Cooperative bank
Nashik: Members of the Shetkari Sanghatana's Nashik district unit met with the officials of the Nashik District Central Cooperative Bank to reiterate their demand that farmers who are defaulters should be allowed to refund the capital in instalments without any interest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Bhagwan Borade, the state coordinator for Shetkari Sanghatana, an agitation has been ongoing since June 1, 2023, in front of the Nashik Civil Hospital. The farmers are demanding that interest be completely waived on their loans. Borade, highlighting discrepancies in the bank's accounting, said, "Farmers who took a loan of Rs 2 lakh have already repaid more than Rs 4 lakh, and still the outstanding with them is about Rs 5 lakh. A farmer took a loan of Rs 7 lakh for a tractor, repaid Rs 16 lakh, and the outstanding shown is Rs 42 lakh. What kind of banking is done by the NDCC?" Borade further criticised the bank's reluctance to reduce interest rates despite farmers' willingness to repay after concessions. "When farmers were ready to repay the loan after a concession in interest, the bank was not ready to cut the interest. Now that the farmers are asking the bank to waive off the interest, the bank is coming up with lower interest rates," he said. The farmers have faced significant hardships, including the auctioning of their land. Borade said, "We have suffered immensely. The land of the defaulting farmers is being auctioned, and they are left with nothing. We, therefore, met Vidyadhar Anaskar, who is the chairman of the administrative board of Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, which has been announced as the institutional advisor to the NDCC, and requested him to go through our proposal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " In response, the NDCC Bank announced a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme in its recent general body meeting. The scheme will charge 2% interest on loans of up to Rs 1 lakh, 4% on loans from Rs 1 to Rs 4 lakh, 5% for loans up to Rs 10 lakh, and 6% for loans beyond those amounts. Currently, the NDCC Bank has an outstanding of Rs 983.3 crore in capital and Rs 1,299.8 crore in interest from 56,040 defaulters, totalling Rs 2,283 crore. The farmers have proposed that since the bank has agreed to bear the loss of Rs 620 crore, the remaining interest of Rs 679 crore should be subsidised by state govt. This subsidy would enable farmers to repay the outstanding capital in 10 equated monthly instalments. Borade warned, "We are ready, and we need immediate results. If govt delays in taking a decision, we will be intensifying our agitation from Aug 15, and then our demands will change. "
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Labs, private hospitals told to conduct Covid-19 testing per govt. protocols if prescribed by doctors
On the back of a slight surge in Covid-19 RTPCR-positive cases reported across the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday issued orders to all private hospitals and laboratories to strictly adhere to the central government's guidelines on Covid-19 testing. The PMC health department issued a letter raising concerns over an alleged rise in unnecessary Covid screening carried out by private doctors and labs in the city. According to civic officials, this unjustified testing is leading to panic among the public besides adding to treatment costs. 'RTPCR tests are being conducted without doctors' prescriptions, which violates testing protocols issued by the state health department. As per current government guidelines, RTPCR testing is mandatory only for all SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infection) and 5% ILI (Influenza-like Illness) cases. Healthcare providers advise testing only after a proper medical assessment and in accordance with the protocols,' read the letter issued by the PMC, a copy of which has been seen by Hindustan Times. Dr Nina Borade, PMC health chief said, 'We have attached the official government advisory with the letter and asked all private hospitals and laboratories to strictly implement instructions to ensure targeted and appropriate Covid-19 testing, avoid unnecessary panic, and make efficient use of healthcare resources.' Dr Borade informed that a meeting was held with private laboratories on Tuesday during which the latter were told to strictly follow government guidelines during testing. 'The labs have been asked to carry out testing only as per government protocols and if prescribed by doctors,' she said. Civic officials said that during the review meeting, it was found that Covid RTPCR tests are being carried out in many cases even when it is not necessary as per government protocols like those with mild symptoms such as cold, cough and fever; those returning from travel; employees resuming duty after extended leave; preoperative patients; and those requesting testing without valid medical advice. Meanwhile, genome sequencing reports from B J Medical College have confirmed the presence of the XFG variant in the city. Health officials clarified that this new variant appears to be mild in nature however they emphasised the need to closely monitor patients with comorbidities and those showing SARI symptoms.
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Maharashtra logs 86 new Covid cases, 4 deaths taking toll to 14
Maharashtra logged 86 new cases of Covid 19 on Tuesday taking the entire number of persons with the infection till date to 959. Four more deaths were reported taking the toll to 14 as per state health department data. Of the four deaths, two were from Nagpur while one each was from Miraj and Chandrapur. A majority of the 14 persons who succumbed and tested positive for Covid-19 had comorbid conditions like diabetes, cancer, interstitial lung disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic renal failure, hypertension and Parkinson's Disease and other diseases. A total of 435 persons have recovered. Meanwhile, Mumbai reported the highest number of cases — 509 . As per the state health department data on Tuesday, 26 new Covid 19 cases were reported from Mumbai, 24 from Pune city while three each from Pune rural areas and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation area. Covid-19 is now endemic and doctors have urged citizens to remain vigilant, and with the right precautions, protect themselves. Dr Nina Borade, Medical Officer of Health, Pune Municipal Corporation, said that routine testing was not usually necessary for mild symptoms like common cold and cough. 'However it is important to take extra precaution around persons at high risk who have comorbid medical conditions and are immunocompromised,' Dr Borade said. She added that mock drills have been carried out and directives issued to reserve 50 beds at Naidu hospital. Private hospitals have been urged to report cases to municipal health authorities.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
PMC to test SARI patients for Covid-19, starts contact tracing of patients
Amid the uptick in COVID-19 cases witnessed in the state, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will now start testing patients hospitalised with 'severe acute respiratory illness' (SARI) for the virus infection, said the officials. The decision was taken on Monday, during a meeting held by the health officials of PMC, BJ Medical College, the city task force, Naidu Hospital and the public health department, amongst others. Additionally, all patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) and SARI in both public and private hospitals will be monitored. Besides, the PMC from Monday has started contact tracing of Covid patients, they said. Maharashtra on Monday reported 69 fresh COVID-19 cases. Of which 37 are from Mumbai, 2 from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and 1 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Dr Nina Borade, PMC health chief said, samples of all positive patients will be sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, for genome sequencing. However, Pune city to date has reported only sporadic cases, and there is no significant rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.' A large population in the city is already being exposed to the virus and vaccinated, due to which there is herd immunity in the community against the virus infection. However, the PMC officials have urged the citizens to be cautious and follow good hygiene practices. Dr Borade further said even in the few Covid cases reported this year, most of the patients had mild symptoms. 'Patients who do not need hospitalisation should follow home isolation. The PMC has set up an independent ward of 50 beds at Naidu Hospital. As per experts, the current Covid-19 virus in circulation causes mild illness. This virus currently spreads easily, but patients have not shown signs of severe illness. However, citizens should not panic,' she added.
