Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary situated in Gondia has installed solar powered water holes to avoid hassles of filling regular water for drinking purpose of animals. The project was implemented by Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune.
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Swine Flu panic at Nagpur
Swine Flu H1N1 virus has again come back in the city. But there is nothing to panic. Four patients with swine flu like symptoms have tested negative. Previously two patients had tested positive. They were admitted in Government Medical College and Hospital. The lab reports obtained from National Institute of Virology, Pune confirmed the negative test of swine flu of the four patients.
There is a special ward at Government Medical College and Hospital for swine flu patients. The health officials are fully armed to fight the disease and nagpurians should not panic.
3 Day Raja Paranjape Film festival to begin on 5th January 2012 at Scientific Society Hall, Laxmi Nagar at 2 PM
Raja Paranjape Pratishthan of Pune along with Nirzar Film Society of Nagpur is organizing the 3 day film festival in memory of [ebharat.in:profile:Raja Paranjape] who was writer, actor and director of Marathi Cinema.
He is appreciated for the great work he did in the Marathi Film Industry. [ebharat.in:profile:Raja Paranjape] ji received accolades from all corners for his contribution to the Marathi Film Industry.
MSRTC to run Volvo buses between Nagpur – Pune
MSRTC is launching the bus service from Nagpur to Pune and vice verse. The service will start from 8th December 2011. It will charge Rs 1210 per seat and the prices will not increase during heavy rush seasons like Diwali or any other festival.
The bus will leave Nagpur at 7 PM and reach Pune at 8 AM and again leave Pune in the evening. It is very helpful for travelers doing constant up and down for business or studies.
Do not stop at the toll plaza, Install a chip and have a bank balance
Chhagan Bhujbal, PWD minster has come up with the innovative idea to end traffic jams near toll plaza. The project is decided to be implemented in Pune- Ahmednagar – Ahmedabad – Jalna highway.
MSRTC to run Semi- luxury buses in Nagpur – Hyderabad route
Deepak Kapoor, Managing Director MSRTC has taken a decision to run A/C volvo buses in the Nagpur – Hyderabad route. According to him lots of private players are running in this route and making profit. He stated, starting a bus in this route will be profitable.
MSRTC will also operate in two other new routes from Mumbai to Udaipur, pune to surat and Ahmedabad. It is also planning to start AC buses from Mumbai to Goa from 15th December 2011.
Indian Railways increases connectivity of Nagpur to 6 other cities
In a noble move by Indian railways to increase connectivity of Nagpur to other cities has lead to the introduction of 3 pairs of train which will pass through Nagpur. These trains will increase connectivity to Hatia, Pune, Porbandar, Gandhidham, Puri & Santragachi.
There is lot of rush in the Nagpur Pune route due to students who constantly move up and down for studies. Thus a bi- weekly train has been introduced in this route.