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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ramtek MP Barve raises Pench man-animal conflict issue in Lok Sabha
1 2 Nagpur: The growing threat of man-animal conflict in the Pench Tiger Reserve region found a voice in Parliament on Tuesday, when Ramtek MP Shyam Barve urged the Centre to take urgent steps to protect tribals while ensuring their livelihoods remain intact. Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Barve said that tribals in villages on the fringes of forests have long been suffering due to restrictions imposed after the reserve was declared a national park. "Their farms are located adjoining the forest. Yet, ever since Pench was declared a national park, tribals are stopped from moving freely. The animals have no such restrictions, leading to frequent tiger attacks. In my constituency alone, 11 people have lost their lives in the past three years," Barve said. Citing official data, the MP said over 700 people have died across the country in man-animal conflicts over the past four years, including more than 200 in Maharashtra. He accused the government of failing to provide alternative means of livelihood for tribals, despite their role in protecting the forest. "The government has not made a single corridor for cattle rearing, nor has it implemented any scheme to support their livelihood," he said, urging the Centre to prepare schemes that balance conservation with human survival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He added, "I urge the government to make provisions that can protect their lives and to prepare schemes that will allow them to farm and establish small industries. This government has been in power for 11 years, but it has not paid attention to the tribals. I would like to remind the government through this House that tribals too are citizens of this country." Barve's remarks came just days after his wife, former Nagpur Zilla Parishad president Rashmi, slammed the state government and forest department for their inability to track down the Parseoni man-eater, which claimed its latest human victim on Sunday. "There is panic among villagers due to this man-eater. Many of our villagers have to venture into the fields because it is sowing season. But there is a constant fear as a man-eater is still roaming around," she had told TOI earlier, warning that the death toll will keep rising unless decisive action is taken. Parseoni is also part of Barve's Ramtek constituency.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
54% conviction rate good but state should reach 90%: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the state has improved the conviction rate from just 9% in 2013 to the current 54%. "However, it should ideally be above 90%, a benchmark of a developed economy," said the CM during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) here on Sunday. "Fifty-four per cent is good for a developing economy, but we are now heading towards becoming a developed economy for which a 90% conviction rate is ideal," he said. Fadnavis stressed on reducing the number of pending cases and maintaining the cycle of the regular ones. He also praised the forensic department for putting in extra hours. "We appreciate the forensic department's staff working four extra hours daily and also on Saturdays to eliminate pendency. The output of the forensic department also improved by 22% in 2024 compared to the year before," he said. Adding that the forensic department has witnessed a sea change after the passing of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and two other laws, Fadnavis said that now we have a 'techno-assisted' criminal justice system, unlike the bio-assisted system of the past. "Technical evidence does not turn hostile, unlike human evidence," he said. Fadnavis suggested that the forensic department should overcome manpower shortage with outsourcing and putting in additional man-hours to help in bringing down the pendency rate by at least 60%. "The three new legislations brought about by the central govt do not allow the defence to adjourn the hearing by more than two days. Ensure the trial doesn't get affected due to delays in the forensic reports," Fadnavis directed the forensic department. The CM added that Maharashtra is now witnessing unprecedented promptness in expediting cases related to atrocities against women, where courts have handed over convictions within seven days after the registration of the crime. Fadnavis urged the forensic department to shift its database to blockchain technology for higher security and tamper-proof systems. He also asked the forensic department to ensure that reporting is expedited in sensitive cases while ensuring the cycles of the regular and legacy cases are not thrown out of gear. Fadnavis highlighted the setting up of a cyber corporation in Mumbai, whose advanced systems are now attracting other states and countries. "We are now being invited to help other states and even countries to set up cyber technology on par with Maharashtra," said the CM. The new seven-storey building of the state-of-the-art modern forensic science laboratory will be built at Rahate Colony. Ramtek MP Shyamkumar Barve, MoS Pankaj Bhoyar, DGP (legal and technical) Sanjay Kumar Verma, managing director of Police Housing and Welfare Corporation Limited, Archana Tyagi, and director of the forensic department, Dr Vijay Thakare, were also present on the occasion.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bawankule takes stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rain
Nagpur: Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule held a meeting on Monday with district officials and took crucial decisions regarding housing clusters and providing relief to those impacted by unseasonal rains. Speaking to the media, Bawankule, who heads the important revenue portfolio, said, "CM Devendra Fadnavis had directed all guardian ministers to take stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rains. We held that meeting today and also had other things on our agenda which concern the revenue department." Bawankule said the state plans to establish housing clusters across all administrative divisions with available land, and intends to accommodate eligible beneficiaries and families affected by monsoon flooding. The Monday meeting was held in the presence of Ramtek MP Shyam Barve, MoS Ashish Jaiswal, MLA (Katol) Charansingh Thakur, acting district collector Pravin Mahire, and other senior officials. Whilst acknowledging ongoing housing schemes, Bawankule highlighted the need for alternative solutions in areas lacking available plots. The proposed clusters would allocate 1,000 square feet per beneficiary. He instructed tehsildars to prepare a comprehensive list of flood-affected residences within 15 days, requiring verification from gram sevaks and sarpanches, followed by review from sub-divisional officers and the district collector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo MoS Jaiswal said these clusters would prioritise individuals without previous plot allocations, residents of flood-prone regions, project-affected people, and those displaced by road development. Bawankule directed agencies and tehsildars to focus on these activities, stipulating that extracted silt and gravel should be stored near lakes for road construction purposes, following government guidelines. Regarding unseasonal rain damage, Bawankule requested officials to submit verified preliminary damage assessments to facilitate prompt compensation. He reinforced the government's commitment to disaster relief, instructing quick assistance for fire victims and pledging to modify restrictive circulars.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
SIT to probe Ramtek agro-dealer's suicide after Rs1 crore fraud
Nagpur: The director general of police (DGP) has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the suicide of Anand Khante. The Ramtek agro-dealer had ended life on April 2 after being duped of over Rs1 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A complaint lodged at Ramtek police station names one Madhav Patil, Union Bank manager Ashish Gondane, and recovery officer Vishwas Lambghare for abetment to suicide, cheating, and financial fraud. The three accused are now protected by anticipatory bails. The SIT is set to oppose the anticipatory bail and the custody of the accused for interrogation. SP Nagpur rural Harssh A Poddar said that a SIT was formed under IPS officer Deepak Agrawal for a wider probe. "It seems the swindling activities of Patil have strong roots in Buldhana, where a team would be soon sent to collect documents related to the crimes," said Poddar. Patil, the alleged mastermind, is accused of orchestrating a large-scale loan scam under the pretext of dealing in a shade net project. Police sources said that partnering with Gondane, Patil fraudulently secured loans for installing shade nets at the farmland of four Ramtek individuals. The accused later diverted funds to fake firms Vitthal Irrigation and Mauli Irrigation without supplying shade nets, the police source added. These firms were shut down post the transactions. Vishwas Lambghare allegedly threatened Khante for fund repayments, using coercive tactics like harassment calls and nighttime visits. The SIT aims to unravel this web of financial irregularities, fake firms, and misuse of banking systems.
