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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Olympic level swimming pool among two coming up in city
1 2 3 Nagpur: Swimming enthusiasts in the city have a reason to cheer as two new swimming pools, including an Olympic-level one, are set to come up in the city in the next few Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is currently building two swimming pools, one at Old Bagadganj and another at Ahuja Nagar, two new pools will provide major relief to swimming enthusiasts, as currently only one pool is mainly used by the citizens. The NIT's swimming pool on North Ambazari Road sees a heavy rush during summers. "There are other pools in the city, but many of them are not operational," said a source."Work for both the swimming pools has already started, and they will be a great addition to the city's swimming infrastructure," said NIT Olympic-size or international-level pool, measuring 21 metres by 50 metres, is being built at Old Bagadganj at the cost of Rs17.34 crore. Two work orders for the project were awarded in September and October last year with a 10-month project deadline."Currently, the pool and side walls work is underway, and the work is likely to be completed by September or October," said NIT NIT was earlier planning to complete the work by early August, but it is likely to be delayed. The project cost was Rs17.34 crore, but NIT awarded the work order at 22.15% below. So far, NIT has received Rs11.73 crore for the project and spent around Rs2.32 crore, while Rs5.60 crore funds are international-level swimming pool will give a major boost to professional swimmers in the city, as they too will be able to use the facility once it is completed. The other swimming pool is being built on the premises of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Sport Complex in Ahuja Nagar, Indora. The project is being implemented at the cost of Rs5 crore, while the work order for it was awarded at Rs3.76 crore (13.96% below)."The swimming pool is ready; just the work on changing rooms and bathrooms is remaining and ongoing. The project is on track and is likely to be completed by the end of the month," said NIT NIT has received Rs5 crore for the project, of which Rs3.30 crore has been spent. The size of the swimming pool is 13 metres by 25 metres and could also be used by professional swimmers preparing for national and international Swimming enthusiasts in the city have a reason to cheer as two new swimming pools, including an Olympic-level one, are set to come up in the city in the next few Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) is currently building two swimming pools, one at Old Bagadganj and another at Ahuja Nagar, two new pools will provide major relief to swimming enthusiasts, as currently only one pool is mainly used by the citizens. The NIT's swimming pool on North Ambazari Road sees a heavy rush during summers. "There are other pools in the city, but many of them are not operational," said a source."Work for both the swimming pools has already started, and they will be a great addition to the city's swimming infrastructure," said NIT Olympic-size or international-level pool, measuring 21 metres by 50 metres, is being built at Old Bagadganj at the cost of Rs17.34 crore. Two work orders for the project were awarded in September and October last year with a 10-month project deadline."Currently, the pool and side walls work is underway, and the work is likely to be completed by September or October," said NIT NIT was earlier planning to complete the work by early August, but it is likely to be delayed. The project cost was Rs17.34 crore, but NIT awarded the work order at 22.15% below. So far, NIT has received Rs11.73 crore for the project and spent around Rs2.32 crore, while Rs5.60 crore funds are international-level swimming pool will give a major boost to professional swimmers in the city, as they too will be able to use the facility once it is completed. The other swimming pool is being built on the premises of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Sport Complex in Ahuja Nagar, Indora. The project is being implemented at the cost of Rs5 crore, while the work order for it was awarded at Rs3.76 crore (13.96% below)."The swimming pool is ready; just the work on changing rooms and bathrooms is remaining and ongoing. The project is on track and is likely to be completed by the end of the month," said NIT NIT has received Rs5 crore for the project, of which Rs3.30 crore has been spent. The size of the swimming pool is 13 metres by 25 metres and could also be used by professional swimmers preparing for national and international tournaments.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Ganja seized at Nagpur airport hydroponic weed?
Nagpur: The 10 kg high-standard marijuana (ganja) consignment intercepted at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur on Saturday could be the first top-quality 'hydroponic' variety, sources said. It was grown in a controlled environment with water and nutrient surplus conditions, which the cops are now keen to ascertain from the experts. Zonal DCP Lohit Matani said the samples would be sent to the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) to ascertain its quality. "We would seek reports from the narcotics experts of the forensic laboratory to know if the intercepted ganja was hydroponic weed," he said. While the cost of the intercepted variety was calculated at Rs20,000 per kg, the worth of the seizure would skyrocket to Rs8-10 crores if it turns out to be hydroponic weed. Across several airports in India this year, substantial amounts of the hydroponic variety of marijuana were intercepted from foreign nationals. Sources stated the regular quality of marijuana would unlikely be sent through air parcels spending high amounts. "The air routes are generally used when the cost of the consignment is high, or else sending the regular variety through air cargo is impractical financially," said a source.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seniors create world record with 75-hour nonstop singing
1 2 Nagpur: In an awe-inspiring display of dedication and endurance, a group of spirited senior citizens from Nagpur and across Vidarbha shattered a world record by singing nonstop for 75 hours. They broke the earlier mark of 29 hours set by a Gujarat-based senior singers' group in 2018. This musical marathon , a first-of-its-kind feat by the Manish Patil Foundation , was held at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre on Kamptee Road and ran uninterrupted from April 19 to 22. It was organised in celebration of Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary and themed around 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan'. The event wasn't just about singing — it was a celebration of resilience, unity, and patriotic pride. Founder and organiser Manish Patil explained, "We chose this year for the attempt because India is in its Amrit Kaal. What better way to celebrate this milestone than through a 75-hour tribute by our senior citizens to the values of our Constitution?" Patil emphasised that the record-breaking feat was an emotional high for everyone involved. "This record was earlier held by a group in Gujarat, where they sang for 29 hours in 2018. This time, our singers kept the spirit alive for a full 75 hours. The oldest participant was 84 years old — that speaks volumes about their commitment and strength," he added. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2025 Enhance Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo A total of 175 singers aged 55 and above participated in the event, travelling from all corners of Vidarbha to be part of the historic occasion. Among the many talented performers were Anjali Dabrase, Sunayana Khade, Vaman Somkunwar, Sunil Hirekhan, Anil Dhakate, Jyotsna Shete, Prabhudas Fande, Kalpana Naik, Nandini Varghat, Chandrakant Popat, and Ratna Patil, many of whom travelled from Amravati and other Vidarbha districts. The event was technically managed by Jitu, Irfan, and Vinod Agrawal, with special support from Bhagwan Lonare. The Guinness World Record Musical Group also extended its cooperation for this landmark initiative.
