The Nagpur University also known as Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University was established on August 4, 1923 in the city of Nagpur in the Maharashtra state of central India. Named after Tukdoji Maharaj its focus was in teaching languages of India, including such Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and Urdu. The institution has offered a medical degree since 1947. The university was divided on May 1, 1983, when some of its facilities were rededicated to the creation of the new Amravati University.
- Swine flu cases jump to 23 in Nagpur
As many as 23 persons have tested positive for swine flu in city as on today, official sources said.A total of 205 persons were suspected to be diagnosed with the symptoms and their blood samples were sent to National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune which confirmed 23 cases, they said.
A total of 1970 patients were treated and sent back home, the sources said.