Traffic police inspector R Bhalavi collapsed in the chamber of city police chief Praveen Dixit just before a meeting of the senior officials was about to begin on Thursday morning. Bhalavi, who was rushed to Dande Hospital near Ravi Nagar square, was pronounced dead on arrival.
In-charge of traffic division (north), 50-year-old Bhalavi had complained of uneasiness before leaving home. The traffic official, who had returned after a weeklyoff on Wednesday, had come to attend the meeting of traffic inspectors and other senior officials including the zonal deputy commissioners of police. Unconfirmed sources claimed that the meeting was called by Dixit to assess the performance of the cops during security and traffic arrangement of the one-day international match at Jamtha and other related issues of law and order. Vallabhi, who had risen from the ranks to become an inspector in 2006, had joined the department in 1983.
Railways hold out olive branch to coolies
The railways have decided to hold out an olive branch to gangmen-turned coolies by offering them choice to come back to their old profession.
The decision comes following representation by coolies to the railway ministry that they were not coping with the tough job of gangman. Earlier, the coolies were overjoyed to be part of the railways but soon gave up. A gangman gets a pay of Rs 10,000-12,000 but while working as luggage porters they earn even more, that to at their will.
The decision to induct coolies (luggage porters) into the railways was taken by former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2007. Coolies working at various stations are quasi railway employees and have valid licence from the railways to operate at the stations.
Pradeep Kumar, senior divisional commercial manager (SrDCM) of South East Central Railway (SECR), said those wanting to stage a comeback can now go for it. The porters have represented complaining that working as gangmen was tough.
Official sources said in SECR, 52 coolies were appointed as gangmen and in Central Railway their number was over 200. "Now all of them have the option to return to their old job," Kumar told TOI.
Kumar said the SECR has called a meeting of MPs in Nagpur to discuss overall development of the region on November 16. Around 14 MPs from Gondia-Bhandara, Balaghat, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Ramtek, Chhindwara, Mandla and Jabalpur will also attend the meet. The last meeting of MPs was held on May 29, 2007. "Of the 14 MPs we've received suggestions from 9," Kumar said.
The top official said SECR has been allotted maiden quota of two berths in the Bilaspur-Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express. Now, both Central Railway and SECR will have quota of berths.
The decision comes following representation by coolies to the railway ministry that they were not coping with the tough job of gangman. Earlier, the coolies were overjoyed to be part of the railways but soon gave up. A gangman gets a pay of Rs 10,000-12,000 but while working as luggage porters they earn even more, that to at their will.
The decision to induct coolies (luggage porters) into the railways was taken by former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2007. Coolies working at various stations are quasi railway employees and have valid licence from the railways to operate at the stations.
Pradeep Kumar, senior divisional commercial manager (SrDCM) of South East Central Railway (SECR), said those wanting to stage a comeback can now go for it. The porters have represented complaining that working as gangmen was tough.
Official sources said in SECR, 52 coolies were appointed as gangmen and in Central Railway their number was over 200. "Now all of them have the option to return to their old job," Kumar told TOI.
Kumar said the SECR has called a meeting of MPs in Nagpur to discuss overall development of the region on November 16. Around 14 MPs from Gondia-Bhandara, Balaghat, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Ramtek, Chhindwara, Mandla and Jabalpur will also attend the meet. The last meeting of MPs was held on May 29, 2007. "Of the 14 MPs we've received suggestions from 9," Kumar said.
The top official said SECR has been allotted maiden quota of two berths in the Bilaspur-Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express. Now, both Central Railway and SECR will have quota of berths.
Students issues not priority for NU body
The Nagpur University authorities are once again meeting after gap of over two months to discuss a range of issues on Saturday. However, like every meeting, this time too they have chosen not to address issued related to students' problems.
The council, the highest decision making body of the eight-decade-old institution, probably finds issues like severe shortage of lecturers and principals in a majority of over 750 affiliated colleges and university departments, lack of necessary facilities and infrastructure in these institutes, lack of implementation of new courses, hefty donations charged by private colleges offering professional courses and lack of hostel facilities etc. quite unimportant. As against this, the members are more interested in discussing proposals like appointment of auditor to certify university's accounts, removal or lecturer from Dayanand Arya Mahavidyalaya, requesting the central and state governments to grant Central university status to the NU, nominating a member on selection panel for choosing a new vice chancellor, appointing and extending services of security guards at all university's premises, prohibiting giving university land on rent or lease and providing overtime to the employees among others.
The resolution of not giving university land on lease was initially moved by former registrar Balraj Aher in March 29 senate meet. According to him, around 11.86 acres of land at Kanhan was given to Khandelwal trust at meager lease amount of Rs 65,000 per year. This area was gifted by Rai Bahadur D Laxmi Narayan to the university in 1930. The university extended its agreement with the trust till 2003 for 10 years and therefore till 2013, the university can't take it back. To prevent such problems Aher had moved this resolution which will come up for discussion during the Saturday meet.
This meet may witness stormy scenes as the discussions over Justice (Retd) W G Charde's report over lecturers' allegations regarding ill-treatment to them at the Rajiv Gandhi College, Sadak Arjuni will also be held. Besides this, Arun Patil's proposal regarding turning the 85-year-old institution into a Central University will also be discussed. Other proposals to be discussed during the meet are: payment for overtime duty by employees, Dr Ved Prakash Mishra's suggestion on introducing new courses in hobby workshop department.
The council will nominate a member of director level on the VC selection panel and forward the nominations to the state government.
The council, the highest decision making body of the eight-decade-old institution, probably finds issues like severe shortage of lecturers and principals in a majority of over 750 affiliated colleges and university departments, lack of necessary facilities and infrastructure in these institutes, lack of implementation of new courses, hefty donations charged by private colleges offering professional courses and lack of hostel facilities etc. quite unimportant. As against this, the members are more interested in discussing proposals like appointment of auditor to certify university's accounts, removal or lecturer from Dayanand Arya Mahavidyalaya, requesting the central and state governments to grant Central university status to the NU, nominating a member on selection panel for choosing a new vice chancellor, appointing and extending services of security guards at all university's premises, prohibiting giving university land on rent or lease and providing overtime to the employees among others.
The resolution of not giving university land on lease was initially moved by former registrar Balraj Aher in March 29 senate meet. According to him, around 11.86 acres of land at Kanhan was given to Khandelwal trust at meager lease amount of Rs 65,000 per year. This area was gifted by Rai Bahadur D Laxmi Narayan to the university in 1930. The university extended its agreement with the trust till 2003 for 10 years and therefore till 2013, the university can't take it back. To prevent such problems Aher had moved this resolution which will come up for discussion during the Saturday meet.
This meet may witness stormy scenes as the discussions over Justice (Retd) W G Charde's report over lecturers' allegations regarding ill-treatment to them at the Rajiv Gandhi College, Sadak Arjuni will also be held. Besides this, Arun Patil's proposal regarding turning the 85-year-old institution into a Central University will also be discussed. Other proposals to be discussed during the meet are: payment for overtime duty by employees, Dr Ved Prakash Mishra's suggestion on introducing new courses in hobby workshop department.
The council will nominate a member of director level on the VC selection panel and forward the nominations to the state government.
MERC for fresh ZLS petition
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) on Wednesday asked MSEDCL to submit revised calculations for the zero load-shedding (ZLS) petition for seven cities - Nagpur, Amravati, Nashik, Aurangabad, Pune, Navi Mumbai and Thane.
At the end of the public hearing at Nagpur, the Commission told MSEDCL that load-shedding had gone up in these cities by one hour as compared to July when the petition was filed and fresh calculations were needed. This point has been repeatedly raised by TOI. The day-long public hearing was held at Vanamati Hall, VIP Road, and was chaired by MERC chief V P Raja. Members Vijay Sonawane and S B Kulkarni and Secretary Prabhakar Patil were also in the chair.
MLA Devendra Fadnavis slammed MERC for asking for a fresh petition and said this reinforced the notion that it was biased against Vidarbha. "The Commission should issue an interim order immediately," he demanded.
MSEDCL executive engineer Anil Khaparde made his presentation on the basis of the July petition. He only mentioned in passing that load-shedding and tariff had increased adding that MSEDCL had roughly calculated the additional supply charge (ASC) for all cities in different load-shedding scenarios. Later, Khaparde told the media that the calculations had already been done and instead of 57 MW the city would need 87 MW to get complete relief from power cuts. The surcharge would increase from 40 paise per unit to 59 paise per unit. However, due to increase in tariff it would come down to 56 paise.
R B Goenka of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) said MSEDCL's calculations were way off the mark. "MSEDCL is just taking the tariff hike into account. However, in August 2008 there were no surcharges and if the tariffs of August 2008 and 2009 are compared, then we see a rise of 20%. It has also not taken into account the rise in coal prices by 11%, increase in cost of Dabhol power, all of which would reduce the surcharge."
At the end of the public hearing at Nagpur, the Commission told MSEDCL that load-shedding had gone up in these cities by one hour as compared to July when the petition was filed and fresh calculations were needed. This point has been repeatedly raised by TOI. The day-long public hearing was held at Vanamati Hall, VIP Road, and was chaired by MERC chief V P Raja. Members Vijay Sonawane and S B Kulkarni and Secretary Prabhakar Patil were also in the chair.
MLA Devendra Fadnavis slammed MERC for asking for a fresh petition and said this reinforced the notion that it was biased against Vidarbha. "The Commission should issue an interim order immediately," he demanded.
MSEDCL executive engineer Anil Khaparde made his presentation on the basis of the July petition. He only mentioned in passing that load-shedding and tariff had increased adding that MSEDCL had roughly calculated the additional supply charge (ASC) for all cities in different load-shedding scenarios. Later, Khaparde told the media that the calculations had already been done and instead of 57 MW the city would need 87 MW to get complete relief from power cuts. The surcharge would increase from 40 paise per unit to 59 paise per unit. However, due to increase in tariff it would come down to 56 paise.
R B Goenka of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) said MSEDCL's calculations were way off the mark. "MSEDCL is just taking the tariff hike into account. However, in August 2008 there were no surcharges and if the tariffs of August 2008 and 2009 are compared, then we see a rise of 20%. It has also not taken into account the rise in coal prices by 11%, increase in cost of Dabhol power, all of which would reduce the surcharge."
Lee: We are not finished
Australian speedster Brett Lee is confident that his team will bounce back from the comprehensive defeat against India in the second One-day International at Nagpur on Wednesday.
Talking to the newsmen on the sidelines of a promotional event on Thursday, Lee said it would not be wise to undermine the Australians as five matches were still to be played in the series.
“Agreed that we were outclassed at Nagpur but we have the potential to turnaround. I am eager to return to the team, (James) Hopes is also very keen, (Moises) Henriques has already joined and other boys are also waiting in the wings. We were outclassed but we are not finished,” said Lee.
The Aussie bowler, however, wasn’t sure about his own return to the team for the Kotla match on Saturday. “I will be able to confirm it only after the training session tomorrow (Friday),” he said.
“I hope I will be there. I have not had much rest for the last six months. Such niggles are part of the game and bound to happen,” admitted Lee.
The fast bowler was happy that his team could get rid of Sachin Tendulkar early in the innings in both the matches but wasn’t convinced the ploy would work in the rest of the series also.
“He (Tendulkar) is a class act. So far we were lucky to pick him up cheaply but it will be unfair to write him off. So far it is going well. The Kotla pitch is low and slow and we have our plans in place for the match on Saturday,” Lee commented.
The Aussie star refused to be dragged into any controversy when he was asked to comment on the small face off between Mitchell Johnson and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Nagpur match. “I don’t think anything went wrong there. Both the teams love to play hard,” he quipped.
Lee said he would continue to play in all formats of the game though Test cricket has always remained his priority.
“Unfortunately, I got injured in the first one-dayer here. If you bowl constantly at 150 kilometre per hour it will obviously result in injuries. But at the moment I am feeling fresh. My injury had nothing to do with the Champions League.
“Any opportunity to play for your country is something special and as a bowler I am certainly not complaining. I love to play all formats of the game. I love Twenty20, it is exciting but I am hungry as ever to get back in the Test team. For me, Australia always comes first,” he added.
Talking to the newsmen on the sidelines of a promotional event on Thursday, Lee said it would not be wise to undermine the Australians as five matches were still to be played in the series.
“Agreed that we were outclassed at Nagpur but we have the potential to turnaround. I am eager to return to the team, (James) Hopes is also very keen, (Moises) Henriques has already joined and other boys are also waiting in the wings. We were outclassed but we are not finished,” said Lee.
The Aussie bowler, however, wasn’t sure about his own return to the team for the Kotla match on Saturday. “I will be able to confirm it only after the training session tomorrow (Friday),” he said.
“I hope I will be there. I have not had much rest for the last six months. Such niggles are part of the game and bound to happen,” admitted Lee.
The fast bowler was happy that his team could get rid of Sachin Tendulkar early in the innings in both the matches but wasn’t convinced the ploy would work in the rest of the series also.
“He (Tendulkar) is a class act. So far we were lucky to pick him up cheaply but it will be unfair to write him off. So far it is going well. The Kotla pitch is low and slow and we have our plans in place for the match on Saturday,” Lee commented.
The Aussie star refused to be dragged into any controversy when he was asked to comment on the small face off between Mitchell Johnson and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Nagpur match. “I don’t think anything went wrong there. Both the teams love to play hard,” he quipped.
Lee said he would continue to play in all formats of the game though Test cricket has always remained his priority.
“Unfortunately, I got injured in the first one-dayer here. If you bowl constantly at 150 kilometre per hour it will obviously result in injuries. But at the moment I am feeling fresh. My injury had nothing to do with the Champions League.
“Any opportunity to play for your country is something special and as a bowler I am certainly not complaining. I love to play all formats of the game. I love Twenty20, it is exciting but I am hungry as ever to get back in the Test team. For me, Australia always comes first,” he added.
BCCI mum on Nagpur episode
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose to stay mum on the fracas involving a few India players and photographer before Wednesday’s second ODI against Australia at Nagpur.
“We don’t have any plans to talk to the team management. If there is any change in the status, we will let you know,” said a BCCI spokesperson when contacted.
It was learnt that India youngsters Virat Kohli, Amit Mishra and Praveen Kumar and news photographers had an altercation after the latter complained that the cricketers, who were knocking the ball about near the boundary, could end up damaging their equipment.
The players did not heed the photographers’ request and continued with their practice, much to the consternation of the lensmen who got into a verbal duel at the new VCA Stadium in Jamtha.
“We don’t have any plans to talk to the team management. If there is any change in the status, we will let you know,” said a BCCI spokesperson when contacted.
It was learnt that India youngsters Virat Kohli, Amit Mishra and Praveen Kumar and news photographers had an altercation after the latter complained that the cricketers, who were knocking the ball about near the boundary, could end up damaging their equipment.
The players did not heed the photographers’ request and continued with their practice, much to the consternation of the lensmen who got into a verbal duel at the new VCA Stadium in Jamtha.
MLAs, It's pay-back time now
The verdict is finally out. Shockingly, some biggies like Anees Ahmed and Satish Chaturvedi lost. But some like Devendra Fadnavis and
Nitin Raut won. TOI asked the citizens what the new MLAs should take up on priority as part of their five-year term.
People are generally happy with the results but they want work to be done. "At least the work they `promise' they will do," says Shivali Deshpande a 22 year-old engineering student. "The other major concerns include that of cleanliness and sanitation including electricity. We are tired of empty promises."
Most would agree. Neelam Deshpande, a resident of Daga Layout for the past two decades, informs, "The VNIT nullah has been an issue ever since I remember. The drains get blocked periodically and the solution they provide is just temporary. The underground layout of the drainage system has never been corrected."
Also what come across as another main problem are the roads. A common complaint is that nothing has been done ever since the last time they went through a makeover under Chandrashekhar. "The internal roads are really narrow which causes great inconvenience to the residents and if they are narrow, at least a parking has to be assigned. In areas with commercial complexes there is total ruckus during the day. The hospitals, shopping complexes everything is sanctioned without a parking space. So the traffic is completely out of control", says the miffed Anju Thakur, who is the resident of Dhantoli, a prime of a lot of commercial activities.
Agreeing to this, Harsh Punyani says "These complexes don't even have enough parking space for the shop owners even, forget the consumers coming there." All this leads to the lack of traffic regulation in a lot of commercial areas, especially the areas like Dhantoli, Ramdaspeth and the undisputed Itwari and Mahal areas.
Adding to this, these commercial establishments, including a lot of big names, generate pollution as well as garbage. "It has become a vicious circle. These are all the problems of lack of proper planning. There is also no scope for improvement unless the leaders remove the illegal constructions housing their vote bank areas," laments the 18 year-old Niranjan Shirpurkar.
Talking about the problems the city is facing, the issue of `power' (pun intended) cannot be ignored. "Power is misused and hence the common man gets no power in his house", jokes Priyank Mohabey. Elaborating more, Dr Suhas Salpekar says "We need to make a huge investment to ensure the regular supply of electricity to our hospitals. It is really distracting when the electricity is cut when we are operating."
"From the higher authorities to the clerks, most are in need of money; and who else will they target than the citizens. Corruption is everywhere but there has to be a start from somewhere, why not start by making the city non-corrupt", says Dr Rajendra Deshmukh. "The roads are dug up all the time and they are made spic and span just before the elections, or a ministers visit. So for better living conditions, we should call the ministers every month", ridicules Neelam Deshpande.
There are the problems but telling about the reforms and the action taken in the last term, Anju Thakur adds "I do agree that the garbage problem we faced has been fairly taken care of. The hospital garbage used to add to our woes. But this time around, the situation has improved."
Most people agree that the problems are related to the basic needs, that of electricity and water. The pipelines are laid but their regulation is not ensured. The elected representatives do not pay attention to the constituencies after they are elected. Summing it all up, Neelam Bovade, a resident of Verma Layout states "If we are responsible enough to go and vote they should fulfil their responsibilities too."
The city needs:
No load shedding
Better Roads
Better Public transport to control traffic
Better sanitation
Reduced prices of basic necessities
No Corruption
Nitin Raut won. TOI asked the citizens what the new MLAs should take up on priority as part of their five-year term.
People are generally happy with the results but they want work to be done. "At least the work they `promise' they will do," says Shivali Deshpande a 22 year-old engineering student. "The other major concerns include that of cleanliness and sanitation including electricity. We are tired of empty promises."
Most would agree. Neelam Deshpande, a resident of Daga Layout for the past two decades, informs, "The VNIT nullah has been an issue ever since I remember. The drains get blocked periodically and the solution they provide is just temporary. The underground layout of the drainage system has never been corrected."
Also what come across as another main problem are the roads. A common complaint is that nothing has been done ever since the last time they went through a makeover under Chandrashekhar. "The internal roads are really narrow which causes great inconvenience to the residents and if they are narrow, at least a parking has to be assigned. In areas with commercial complexes there is total ruckus during the day. The hospitals, shopping complexes everything is sanctioned without a parking space. So the traffic is completely out of control", says the miffed Anju Thakur, who is the resident of Dhantoli, a prime of a lot of commercial activities.
Agreeing to this, Harsh Punyani says "These complexes don't even have enough parking space for the shop owners even, forget the consumers coming there." All this leads to the lack of traffic regulation in a lot of commercial areas, especially the areas like Dhantoli, Ramdaspeth and the undisputed Itwari and Mahal areas.
Adding to this, these commercial establishments, including a lot of big names, generate pollution as well as garbage. "It has become a vicious circle. These are all the problems of lack of proper planning. There is also no scope for improvement unless the leaders remove the illegal constructions housing their vote bank areas," laments the 18 year-old Niranjan Shirpurkar.
Talking about the problems the city is facing, the issue of `power' (pun intended) cannot be ignored. "Power is misused and hence the common man gets no power in his house", jokes Priyank Mohabey. Elaborating more, Dr Suhas Salpekar says "We need to make a huge investment to ensure the regular supply of electricity to our hospitals. It is really distracting when the electricity is cut when we are operating."
"From the higher authorities to the clerks, most are in need of money; and who else will they target than the citizens. Corruption is everywhere but there has to be a start from somewhere, why not start by making the city non-corrupt", says Dr Rajendra Deshmukh. "The roads are dug up all the time and they are made spic and span just before the elections, or a ministers visit. So for better living conditions, we should call the ministers every month", ridicules Neelam Deshpande.
There are the problems but telling about the reforms and the action taken in the last term, Anju Thakur adds "I do agree that the garbage problem we faced has been fairly taken care of. The hospital garbage used to add to our woes. But this time around, the situation has improved."
Most people agree that the problems are related to the basic needs, that of electricity and water. The pipelines are laid but their regulation is not ensured. The elected representatives do not pay attention to the constituencies after they are elected. Summing it all up, Neelam Bovade, a resident of Verma Layout states "If we are responsible enough to go and vote they should fulfil their responsibilities too."
The city needs:
No load shedding
Better Roads
Better Public transport to control traffic
Better sanitation
Reduced prices of basic necessities
No Corruption
BJP steady, Congress gains in Vidarbha
Even though at least 20 Congress-NCP sitting MLAs from Vidarbha lost elections this time, in the final tally Congress emerged as the
biggest party in the region with an impressive tally of 24. Its ally NCP shrunk from 11 seats in last elections to a mere four now. The BJP maintained its tally of 19 but Sena got a couple less--eight from last time’s ten. Strangely, the Congress-NCP lost six seats in Nagpur district and a lot more in the region. Prominent losers’ include ministers Anees Ahmed and Ramesh Bang, ex-minister Satish Chaturvedi, NCP’s Sulabha Khodke from Badnera, deputy speaker Pramod Shende’s son Shekhar from Wardha who lost to independent Suresh Deshmukh besides NCP’s Raju Timande from Hinganghat, Amar Kale from Arvi, Rahul Pugalia from Ballarpur.
But the combination made up with major gains in Yavatmal district where it won six of the seven seats. While minister Manohar Naik of NCP retained Pusad, Yavatmal city was won by Congress’ Nilesh Parwekar, Arni by Shivajirao Moghe, Wani by Waman Kasawar, Umarkhed by Vijayrao Kadse. The only seat it lost was Digras where Sanjay Rathod of the Sena defeated Sanjay Deshmukh of the Congress.
biggest party in the region with an impressive tally of 24. Its ally NCP shrunk from 11 seats in last elections to a mere four now. The BJP maintained its tally of 19 but Sena got a couple less--eight from last time’s ten. Strangely, the Congress-NCP lost six seats in Nagpur district and a lot more in the region. Prominent losers’ include ministers Anees Ahmed and Ramesh Bang, ex-minister Satish Chaturvedi, NCP’s Sulabha Khodke from Badnera, deputy speaker Pramod Shende’s son Shekhar from Wardha who lost to independent Suresh Deshmukh besides NCP’s Raju Timande from Hinganghat, Amar Kale from Arvi, Rahul Pugalia from Ballarpur.
But the combination made up with major gains in Yavatmal district where it won six of the seven seats. While minister Manohar Naik of NCP retained Pusad, Yavatmal city was won by Congress’ Nilesh Parwekar, Arni by Shivajirao Moghe, Wani by Waman Kasawar, Umarkhed by Vijayrao Kadse. The only seat it lost was Digras where Sanjay Rathod of the Sena defeated Sanjay Deshmukh of the Congress.
Cong retains Maharashtra, Haryana; sweeps Arunachal
The Congress
appeared headed for forming governments in Maharashtra and Haryana, retaining power with slightly reduced numbers, while
it was poised for a clean sweep in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Congress, along with its ally NCP, was poised to retain power in Maharashtra as it was leading in 134 constituencies having already bagged about 14 seats in the 288-member Assembly.
In the 288-member Maharasthra Assembly, Congress-NCP combine is leading in 137 seats as against Shiv Sena-BJP coalition which is ahead in 100 seats. The Raj Thackeray-led MNS is leading in 15 constituencies.
HARYANA
Congress was set to retain power in Haryana having won sevenseats results of which were declared while the ruling party was leading in 30 of the 67 constituencies the trends of which were available following the counting of votes for the 90 member state assembly. The INLD has , so far, won three seats and Independents/Others have won one seat.
Congress' Savitri Jindal, mother of noted industrialist and Lok Sabha MP Navin Jindal, retained the Hisar assembly seat by a margin of 14,728 votes. She defeated her nearest rival Gautam Sardana,(Independent).
Venod Sharma (Congress) retained the Ambala City seat with a margin of 35,550 votes by trouncing his nearest rival Charanjeet Kaur of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal). Congress’ Kuldeep Sharma also won the Ganaur seat.
Of the 67 seats for which trends were available Congress, which needs 45 seats to retain power, was leading in 30 seats and Om Parkash Chautala led INLD, which faired badly in the recent Lok Sabha elections, was leading in 18 constituencies.
Chautala had a narrow lead of around 1200 votes from Uchana Kalan over Finance Minister Birendra Singh. The INLD chief, however, was trailing at Ellenabad behind Bharat Singh Beniwal (Congress).
Chautala's son Ajay was trailing behind his cousin K V Singh from Dabwali constituency while his younger brother Ranjit Singh contesting as a Congress nominee was trailing behind Krishan Lal (INLD) from Rania.
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was leading over Satish Kumar (INLD) from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi in Rohtak district. Power Minister Randeep Surjewala was leading over Kailash Bhagat (INLD) from Kaithal.
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj (INLD) was trailing behind D K Bansal (Congress) from Panchkula while HJC-BL President Kuldeep Bishnoi was ahead over Krishan Gopal Tyagi (INLD) from Adampur.
appeared headed for forming governments in Maharashtra and Haryana, retaining power with slightly reduced numbers, while
it was poised for a clean sweep in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Congress, along with its ally NCP, was poised to retain power in Maharashtra as it was leading in 134 constituencies having already bagged about 14 seats in the 288-member Assembly.
In the 288-member Maharasthra Assembly, Congress-NCP combine is leading in 137 seats as against Shiv Sena-BJP coalition which is ahead in 100 seats. The Raj Thackeray-led MNS is leading in 15 constituencies.
HARYANA
Congress was set to retain power in Haryana having won sevenseats results of which were declared while the ruling party was leading in 30 of the 67 constituencies the trends of which were available following the counting of votes for the 90 member state assembly. The INLD has , so far, won three seats and Independents/Others have won one seat.
Congress' Savitri Jindal, mother of noted industrialist and Lok Sabha MP Navin Jindal, retained the Hisar assembly seat by a margin of 14,728 votes. She defeated her nearest rival Gautam Sardana,(Independent).
Venod Sharma (Congress) retained the Ambala City seat with a margin of 35,550 votes by trouncing his nearest rival Charanjeet Kaur of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal). Congress’ Kuldeep Sharma also won the Ganaur seat.
Of the 67 seats for which trends were available Congress, which needs 45 seats to retain power, was leading in 30 seats and Om Parkash Chautala led INLD, which faired badly in the recent Lok Sabha elections, was leading in 18 constituencies.
Chautala had a narrow lead of around 1200 votes from Uchana Kalan over Finance Minister Birendra Singh. The INLD chief, however, was trailing at Ellenabad behind Bharat Singh Beniwal (Congress).
Chautala's son Ajay was trailing behind his cousin K V Singh from Dabwali constituency while his younger brother Ranjit Singh contesting as a Congress nominee was trailing behind Krishan Lal (INLD) from Rania.
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was leading over Satish Kumar (INLD) from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi in Rohtak district. Power Minister Randeep Surjewala was leading over Kailash Bhagat (INLD) from Kaithal.
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj (INLD) was trailing behind D K Bansal (Congress) from Panchkula while HJC-BL President Kuldeep Bishnoi was ahead over Krishan Gopal Tyagi (INLD) from Adampur.
Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Nov 8: Report
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state claimed by China, on November 8, his aides
said on Thursday, despite opposition from Beijing.
The Dalai Lama, who fled to India in 1959 after China crushed an anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet, is viewed as a "splittist" by Beijing, although he says he wants autonomy rather than full independence for his homeland.
"He will travel there on November 8 for about one week," an aide to the Dalai Lama said on condition of anonymity, adding that the spiritual leader would visit temples and a hospital for which he had helped raise funds.
Thubten Samphel, spokesman for the Tibetan government in exile in the northern Indian hilltown of Dharamshala, confirmed the date without giving further details.
The Chinese government earlier this week said it was "firmly opposed" to the Dalai Lama's planned visit to Arunachal Pradesh state, in the far northeast of India.
"China is greatly concerned over the news. We believe this further exposes the Dalai Lama's nature of anti-China separatism, as is known to all," a foreign ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.
Beijing's objections to the Dalai Lama's trip are the latest in a series of tensions to exacerbate prickly ties between India and China.
The two nations fought a border war in 1962 in which Chinese troops advanced deep into Arunachal Pradesh and inflicted heavy casualties on Indian troops.
India says China occupies 38,000 square kilometres (14,700 square miles) of its Himalayan territory, while Beijing claims all of Arunachal Pradesh, which covers 90,000 square kilometres.
said on Thursday, despite opposition from Beijing.
The Dalai Lama, who fled to India in 1959 after China crushed an anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet, is viewed as a "splittist" by Beijing, although he says he wants autonomy rather than full independence for his homeland.
"He will travel there on November 8 for about one week," an aide to the Dalai Lama said on condition of anonymity, adding that the spiritual leader would visit temples and a hospital for which he had helped raise funds.
Thubten Samphel, spokesman for the Tibetan government in exile in the northern Indian hilltown of Dharamshala, confirmed the date without giving further details.
The Chinese government earlier this week said it was "firmly opposed" to the Dalai Lama's planned visit to Arunachal Pradesh state, in the far northeast of India.
"China is greatly concerned over the news. We believe this further exposes the Dalai Lama's nature of anti-China separatism, as is known to all," a foreign ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.
Beijing's objections to the Dalai Lama's trip are the latest in a series of tensions to exacerbate prickly ties between India and China.
The two nations fought a border war in 1962 in which Chinese troops advanced deep into Arunachal Pradesh and inflicted heavy casualties on Indian troops.
India says China occupies 38,000 square kilometres (14,700 square miles) of its Himalayan territory, while Beijing claims all of Arunachal Pradesh, which covers 90,000 square kilometres.
Vote counting today, Cong set for sweep
NEW DELHI: Congress looks set to sweep Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh, and alongwith its alliance partner NCP, appears to have a slight edge over
the rival Shiv Sena-BJP combine, but may fall short of the half-way mark in Maharashtra. Counting of votes for three assembly polls will be taken up on Thursday.
The outcome of the latest round of electoral battle will be watched keenly by the political observers, besides the stakeholders themselves. A 3-0 verdict for Congress will re-establish the ruling party’s credentials as the dominant pole of the Indian political scene. The bounce imparted to the party-workers by the results will be expected to carry forward in Jharkhand, which goes to polls less than two months later. Congress fared poorly in the state in the general election held earlier this year, and will approach the assembly polls on a more buoyant note if it retains power in the three states.
While BJP, the principal Opposition party in the country, is reconciled to remaining a fringe player in Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh, it is hoping to upset the Congress-NCP combine’s applecart in Maharashtra by emerging as the frontrunner in the state alongwith its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena. The saffron alliance has remained out of power in the politically-crucial state for a little over nine years now, and third consecutive defeat will come as a morale-crushing blow. The BJP’s winning-potential, already suspect because of a string of electoral defeats, the latest and the most important of which was the rout suffered by it in the Lok Sabha polls, will come under a renewed scrutiny from its most ardent of admirers. Its partners in the NDA will have an additional reason to rethink their alliance strategies.
With BJP president Rajnath Singh on the way out and Mr L K Advani contemplating a political sanyas, the party, which has remained rudderless and directionless for quite some time now, will become more vulnerable to a dominant RSS control in the event of a washout.
The verdict will have a more decisive impact over the fate the BJP’s alliance partner in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena. A defeat for the party, and a better-than-expected show by MNS is certain to sound the death-knell for the party founded by Mr Bal Thackeray. Conversely, a victory for the Shiv Sena-BJP combine will set to rest doubts about the former’s future, and Mr Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership abilities. His cousin will be left staring at a bleak future, having already rendered himself as a political outcast by his vituperative anti-north Indian stance.
For BJP, it is imperative that it does well in Maharashtra. Its performance in the state will determine the nature of its relations with the Nagpur establishment, besides raising questions about its standing in the Indian polity.
Victory in the three states will not only confirm Ms Sonia Gandhi’s status as the most powerful player, but will also establish her son Rahul as a leader in his own right.
the rival Shiv Sena-BJP combine, but may fall short of the half-way mark in Maharashtra. Counting of votes for three assembly polls will be taken up on Thursday.
The outcome of the latest round of electoral battle will be watched keenly by the political observers, besides the stakeholders themselves. A 3-0 verdict for Congress will re-establish the ruling party’s credentials as the dominant pole of the Indian political scene. The bounce imparted to the party-workers by the results will be expected to carry forward in Jharkhand, which goes to polls less than two months later. Congress fared poorly in the state in the general election held earlier this year, and will approach the assembly polls on a more buoyant note if it retains power in the three states.
While BJP, the principal Opposition party in the country, is reconciled to remaining a fringe player in Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh, it is hoping to upset the Congress-NCP combine’s applecart in Maharashtra by emerging as the frontrunner in the state alongwith its alliance partner, the Shiv Sena. The saffron alliance has remained out of power in the politically-crucial state for a little over nine years now, and third consecutive defeat will come as a morale-crushing blow. The BJP’s winning-potential, already suspect because of a string of electoral defeats, the latest and the most important of which was the rout suffered by it in the Lok Sabha polls, will come under a renewed scrutiny from its most ardent of admirers. Its partners in the NDA will have an additional reason to rethink their alliance strategies.
With BJP president Rajnath Singh on the way out and Mr L K Advani contemplating a political sanyas, the party, which has remained rudderless and directionless for quite some time now, will become more vulnerable to a dominant RSS control in the event of a washout.
The verdict will have a more decisive impact over the fate the BJP’s alliance partner in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena. A defeat for the party, and a better-than-expected show by MNS is certain to sound the death-knell for the party founded by Mr Bal Thackeray. Conversely, a victory for the Shiv Sena-BJP combine will set to rest doubts about the former’s future, and Mr Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership abilities. His cousin will be left staring at a bleak future, having already rendered himself as a political outcast by his vituperative anti-north Indian stance.
For BJP, it is imperative that it does well in Maharashtra. Its performance in the state will determine the nature of its relations with the Nagpur establishment, besides raising questions about its standing in the Indian polity.
Victory in the three states will not only confirm Ms Sonia Gandhi’s status as the most powerful player, but will also establish her son Rahul as a leader in his own right.
BCCI trashes Ian Chappel
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has trashed the former Australian Captain Ian Chappell’s suggestion on the scheduling of India-Australia ODI series, saying the board is not bothered about personal opinions. Former Australian Captain Ian Chappell has called the forth-coming India-Australia 7-ODI series ‘ridiculous’ and ‘a money making exercise’. It is also indicated by sources within the BCCI that they did not need an ‘ill advice’ to run Indian cricket. The former Aussie great who's a cricket commentator and expert is unhappy with the timing and scheduling of the series as a whole and has termed it more a money making affair than a big cricket rivalry. Ian, like his brother Greg is famous for his verbal barrage and had recently even rated Australian captain Rickey Ponting ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket. Former Australian batsman Dean Jones is of the opinion that India should have rather played a tri-series with Australia that a 7-ODI bilateral series. Itinerary of India-Australia series The first ODI will be a day game which will take place on Sunday, the 25th of October in Vadodara. The action then moves to Nagpur where the 2nd One-dayer will be a day and night game on the 28th of October. The 3rd One-dayer will be played at the Feroze Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi on the 31st of October. The two teams then move further north to Mohali for the 4th ODI. | ||||
Australia will be hungry for win in ODI series
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who bubbles with energy at the very sight of the Australians, believes that the Ricky Ponting-led side has a
Harbhajan
point to prove and will come hard at the hosts in the forthcoming One-day series starting on Sunday.
"Australia have always been a very tough opposition. They have regrouped well after the retirements of their big guns. Also, since they lost the Test series last year in India, they will be hungry for win. But, if we play as a team, we can beat any side in the world," Harbhajan Singh told TOI.
The ace spinner, who has been involved in a few incidents on the field with the Australians, played down his angry exchanges with Ponting's team. Asked what was it about the Australians that intimidates him, he said: "Nothing really. I just want to do well against the best team in the world. It feels great to be performing against best."
Harbhajan, however, agreed that he is a very emotional person and a passionate cricketer. "I am an emotional person and whenever I wear the India colours, I become very passionate. Without passion, you can never achieve your goal in life."
Being a senior pro in the side, the off-spinner realizes that he has an added responsibility of guiding and inspiring the young bowlers in the side.
"I have been doing that for some years now. It is not a new thing. I do guide the youngsters and make them feel comfortable. I don't want them to make all those mistakes which I did early in my career. I think every senior in the team has that responsibility and I am doing the same."
Harbhajan
point to prove and will come hard at the hosts in the forthcoming One-day series starting on Sunday.
"Australia have always been a very tough opposition. They have regrouped well after the retirements of their big guns. Also, since they lost the Test series last year in India, they will be hungry for win. But, if we play as a team, we can beat any side in the world," Harbhajan Singh told TOI.
The ace spinner, who has been involved in a few incidents on the field with the Australians, played down his angry exchanges with Ponting's team. Asked what was it about the Australians that intimidates him, he said: "Nothing really. I just want to do well against the best team in the world. It feels great to be performing against best."
Harbhajan, however, agreed that he is a very emotional person and a passionate cricketer. "I am an emotional person and whenever I wear the India colours, I become very passionate. Without passion, you can never achieve your goal in life."
Being a senior pro in the side, the off-spinner realizes that he has an added responsibility of guiding and inspiring the young bowlers in the side.
"I have been doing that for some years now. It is not a new thing. I do guide the youngsters and make them feel comfortable. I don't want them to make all those mistakes which I did early in my career. I think every senior in the team has that responsibility and I am doing the same."
Three women among five held for stealing ornaments
A group of five, including three women, has been arrested for posing as potential customers at jewellery shops and decamping with
valuables. The crime branch trapped the gang, identified as Shekhar Borkar, Sunil Nehare, Saroj Ghodeshwar, Panchasheela Thool and Rajani Meshram, that had tricked some jewellers in the city last week.
Apart from the gang's getaway car, police also seized Rs 4,800 cash, stolen valuables, mobile phones and other material totalling around Rs 3.30 lakh.
Acting on a tip-off, crime branch squad under senior inspector Madhav Giri intercepted the gang near Maharajbagh on Saturday. Police said the thieves, posing as members of respectable families, visited jewellery shops in different places in and around the city. The jewellers, impressed by the words of the tricksters, would start displaying the ornaments and the gang members, using sleight of hand, would pocket the valuables and sneak out.
valuables. The crime branch trapped the gang, identified as Shekhar Borkar, Sunil Nehare, Saroj Ghodeshwar, Panchasheela Thool and Rajani Meshram, that had tricked some jewellers in the city last week.
Apart from the gang's getaway car, police also seized Rs 4,800 cash, stolen valuables, mobile phones and other material totalling around Rs 3.30 lakh.
Acting on a tip-off, crime branch squad under senior inspector Madhav Giri intercepted the gang near Maharajbagh on Saturday. Police said the thieves, posing as members of respectable families, visited jewellery shops in different places in and around the city. The jewellers, impressed by the words of the tricksters, would start displaying the ornaments and the gang members, using sleight of hand, would pocket the valuables and sneak out.
Many ATMs in city run out of cash
Many people across the city on Monday were inconvenienced to find that a number of ATMs had run out of cash. Although Monday was a
working day for many offices, most of the banks, if not all of them, apparently failed to service their ATMs, a number of which had been emptied of cash as early as Sunday evening.
Speaking to TOI on Monday, Pankaj Bej, a student in the city, said, "I have been looking to withdraw some money for at least half an hour now, but at all the six ATMs I have visited so far, none seems to have any cash left. I have to draw money immediately, otherwise even my dinner today is in jeopardy!"
Then there were those like Ashish Bawankule, who had exhausted their stock of cash over the weekend, and were at their wit's end by Monday afternoon. "I had made sure that I had enough money going into the weekend, but by Sunday evening, we had spent most of our stock on various aspects of the celebrations. Today morning, when I set out to buy a present for my sister on Bhaidooj, I was astonished to find that the ATM of my bank had run out of cash," said this software professional.
Additionally, the fact that the new rule, which allows people to withdraw cash from ATMs of other banks only five times a month without charging them an extra fee, had been brought into effect only a few days ago, did not help.
"We had come to know that this rule had been affected from October 15, and had therefore tried to ensure that we withdraw money from ATMs of our bank only. However, after finding that none of the ATMs of our bank were working, we were forced to withdraw a large amount from another bank. It was a relief to know that this was our first time this month. We cannot even imagine what would have happened if this situation had cropped up at the end of the month," said a couple who did not wish to be named.
The reasons behind this were made clear by Sharad Pawar, the deputy general manager of Union Bank of India. "We had ensured that all our ATMs had been stocked to the fill by Friday evening. However, we were not able to refill these stocks between Saturday and Monday because we put currency in our ATMs only on weekdays and working days," he explained.
"Besides, there may have been instances when notes of Rs 500 denomination in an ATM had been exhausted, and a customer had asked to withdraw Rs 10,000 from the machine. The ATMs are programmed to decline transactions under such circumstances. Nevertheless, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused," he added.
Efforts to contact officials of other banks proved futile as the banks were closed on Monday on account of Bhaidooj.
working day for many offices, most of the banks, if not all of them, apparently failed to service their ATMs, a number of which had been emptied of cash as early as Sunday evening.
Speaking to TOI on Monday, Pankaj Bej, a student in the city, said, "I have been looking to withdraw some money for at least half an hour now, but at all the six ATMs I have visited so far, none seems to have any cash left. I have to draw money immediately, otherwise even my dinner today is in jeopardy!"
Then there were those like Ashish Bawankule, who had exhausted their stock of cash over the weekend, and were at their wit's end by Monday afternoon. "I had made sure that I had enough money going into the weekend, but by Sunday evening, we had spent most of our stock on various aspects of the celebrations. Today morning, when I set out to buy a present for my sister on Bhaidooj, I was astonished to find that the ATM of my bank had run out of cash," said this software professional.
Additionally, the fact that the new rule, which allows people to withdraw cash from ATMs of other banks only five times a month without charging them an extra fee, had been brought into effect only a few days ago, did not help.
"We had come to know that this rule had been affected from October 15, and had therefore tried to ensure that we withdraw money from ATMs of our bank only. However, after finding that none of the ATMs of our bank were working, we were forced to withdraw a large amount from another bank. It was a relief to know that this was our first time this month. We cannot even imagine what would have happened if this situation had cropped up at the end of the month," said a couple who did not wish to be named.
The reasons behind this were made clear by Sharad Pawar, the deputy general manager of Union Bank of India. "We had ensured that all our ATMs had been stocked to the fill by Friday evening. However, we were not able to refill these stocks between Saturday and Monday because we put currency in our ATMs only on weekdays and working days," he explained.
"Besides, there may have been instances when notes of Rs 500 denomination in an ATM had been exhausted, and a customer had asked to withdraw Rs 10,000 from the machine. The ATMs are programmed to decline transactions under such circumstances. Nevertheless, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused," he added.
Efforts to contact officials of other banks proved futile as the banks were closed on Monday on account of Bhaidooj.
Suspected swine flu admissions continue
A five-year-old girl was found in an unconscious condition after she was apparently raped and abandoned as dead on the outskirts of
Deori on Thursday. However, a young couple found her and took her to Deori police station, from where she was shifted to Gondia's Ladies Hospital.
Bhageshri Thakur, the mother of the five-year-old, said that she, her husband and three children live in a village Bhankheda near Amravati, and the family had gone to Raipur a few days back. On October 15, when they were returning home by truck, the driver left them quite some distance away from Deori bus stop on Nagpur-Raipur highway. The couple took their two younger children with them while they went to inquire about some transport. The couple had left their luggage at that spot and asked their elder daughter to keep a watch on the luggage.
When they returned after some time, they were stunned to see that their luggage was there but not the daughter. They searched for her in the darkness but could not find her anywhere nearby. The couple then approached Deori police station, and even as they were telling their story to the cops, a young couple came there with an unconscious child who had been abandoned behind their house on Deori-Gondia road. The child turned out to be the Thakur family's daughter. She was unconscious and was bleeding profusely.
The girl was immediately taken to Deori PHC, where she was given first aid and then shifted to the Bai Gangabai Hosital for Women at Gondia, where she is improving. Bhageshri said that she has seen two extreme ends of human nature in one night, one the inhuman person who raped her daughter and the couple which rescued her and took her to the police station.
The victim had been discovered behind their house by Prof Bandoo Nawadawane and Prof Varsha Nawadawane, who live on Gondia Road in Deori. When they saw the unconscious child behind their house they tried to contact Deori police but did not succeed. So they personally took her to the police station.
Some social workers from Gondia like Prof Sawita Bedarkar, Asha Nagpure, Rekha Bhongade, Yashodhara Sonwane and Deepa Kashikar are helping the victim's family financially.
Deori on Thursday. However, a young couple found her and took her to Deori police station, from where she was shifted to Gondia's Ladies Hospital.
Bhageshri Thakur, the mother of the five-year-old, said that she, her husband and three children live in a village Bhankheda near Amravati, and the family had gone to Raipur a few days back. On October 15, when they were returning home by truck, the driver left them quite some distance away from Deori bus stop on Nagpur-Raipur highway. The couple took their two younger children with them while they went to inquire about some transport. The couple had left their luggage at that spot and asked their elder daughter to keep a watch on the luggage.
When they returned after some time, they were stunned to see that their luggage was there but not the daughter. They searched for her in the darkness but could not find her anywhere nearby. The couple then approached Deori police station, and even as they were telling their story to the cops, a young couple came there with an unconscious child who had been abandoned behind their house on Deori-Gondia road. The child turned out to be the Thakur family's daughter. She was unconscious and was bleeding profusely.
The girl was immediately taken to Deori PHC, where she was given first aid and then shifted to the Bai Gangabai Hosital for Women at Gondia, where she is improving. Bhageshri said that she has seen two extreme ends of human nature in one night, one the inhuman person who raped her daughter and the couple which rescued her and took her to the police station.
The victim had been discovered behind their house by Prof Bandoo Nawadawane and Prof Varsha Nawadawane, who live on Gondia Road in Deori. When they saw the unconscious child behind their house they tried to contact Deori police but did not succeed. So they personally took her to the police station.
Some social workers from Gondia like Prof Sawita Bedarkar, Asha Nagpure, Rekha Bhongade, Yashodhara Sonwane and Deepa Kashikar are helping the victim's family financially.
Local ATS unit gears up too
The Nagpur unit of the state Anti-Terrorist Squad has begun investigations into the Goa blast along with the state ATS and the Goa
investigating team. As part of the initial probe, some city-based explosive manufacturers have been questioned. The explosives that went off in Goa had a made-in-Nagpur tag.
"We have 27 factories in the city manufacturing commercial explosives, which is the highest in the country. In the state there are 34 and in the country 67. We are updating ourselves on these factories, their inventories, owners and other details. Whenever anyone seeks information, we will be able to provide it," a senior ATS official told TOI. "So far we have not received any communication from any department."
Amid much speculation of Goa's special investigating team being in the city to check the unit where the gelatin sticks were manufactured, local police claimed that they were unaware of it.
investigating team. As part of the initial probe, some city-based explosive manufacturers have been questioned. The explosives that went off in Goa had a made-in-Nagpur tag.
"We have 27 factories in the city manufacturing commercial explosives, which is the highest in the country. In the state there are 34 and in the country 67. We are updating ourselves on these factories, their inventories, owners and other details. Whenever anyone seeks information, we will be able to provide it," a senior ATS official told TOI. "So far we have not received any communication from any department."
Amid much speculation of Goa's special investigating team being in the city to check the unit where the gelatin sticks were manufactured, local police claimed that they were unaware of it.
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The Department has came into existence in 1963 along with other Science Departments for imparting post-graduate education and for promoting research. Its building, with built up area 1695.27 Sq. m., is situated in the Mahatma Jyotiba Phuley Campus, Amravati Road, Nagpur.
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Specializations
Phycology and Hydrobiology,
Applied Mycology
Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms
Services available
Advance Phycology and Hydrobiology
· Zinc, Copper and Cadmium tolerant strains of cayanobacteria and bacterial biofertilizer
· Water and soil analysis for physico-chemical parameters for pollution index.
· Identification of Algae
· Strains of Mycorrhizae and other biofertilizers.
Training
· Root trainer
· Cultivation of biofertilizers and their application.
· Analysis of Physico chemical Parameters.
Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology
· Identified strains of Trichoderma for biocontrol of plant pathogens.
· Identification of fungal organisms.
· Method for biodegradation of agricultural wastes and preparation of composts.
Plant genetics, breeding and biotechnology
· Analytical services
1. Organic compounds and phytochemicals through HPLC
2. Spectrophotometry
· Training
1. Tissue Culture
2. Recombinant DNA Technology
3. Phytochemical Analysis
Angiosperm Taxonomy and Reproductive biology
· Pollen and seed viability tests
· Permanent slides – Embryology
· Identification and authentification of Angiosperms.
· Environment Impact Assessment.
· Preliminary phytochemical analysis
· Nursery Techniques and plant multiplication.
Plant Physiology
· Technique to prepare bio-diesel from lipids, oil etc.
· Estimation of lipids from plant extract
· Technique for essential oil production
Teachers Honoured with National Awards
· Prof V. R. Dnyansagar – Prof. Puri Medal by Indian Botanical Society in 1980.
· Prof V. R. Dnyansagar – Gold Medal of Institute of Science of Nagpur as Past Student in 1984.
· Prof. P. K. Deshpande – Prof. Panchanan Maheshwari Medal by Indian Botanical Society in 1996.
· Dr. A. S. Khalatkar – Young Scientist Award by Indian Science Congress Association in 1975.
· Prof. K. H. Makde- Prof. Y. D. Tyagi Medal by Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy in 2001.
Contribution of the Department
· Study on influence of biofertilizer on medicinal plants.
· Root trainer technology and their influence on growth of medicinal plants.
· Non destructive method for selection of disease resistant
· Developed high yielding and resistant lines [to Cercospora] in Vigna radiata.
· In Groundnut TAG-24 and TAG 26 lines resistant to Cercospora arachidicola and C. personatum developed.
· Mutant with early maturity in cultivar TAG-24 of Groundnut were developed.
· Low linolic acid mutant in Linum have been isolated.
· Method of cultivation and extraction of dye from Indigofera tinctoria is established.
· Preparation of food and feed grade LPC [Leaf protein concentrate] from green biomass
· Utilization of deprotenized leaf juice for alcohol and antibiotic production
· Developed Doubled Zero, and White Rust Resistant Varieties of B. juncea. & B. napus
· Received One American Patent for Double Zero Variety in B. napus.
· Several Lines registered to NBPGR as Single as well as Double Zero.
Projects under various Schemes
Till date faculty members of the department have received research grants from University Grants Commission, Department of Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Department of Atomic Energy, Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Department of Environment and Forest, Indian National Science Academy and Dhara Oil And Foods Company Ltd. Anand, Gujarat and Government of Maharashtra. In all research activities and research programmes carried out by the Department there is substantial contribution by the teachers and students that leads to award medal for their contribution. Several students obtained their Ph.D. degrees in these research areas.
Research contribution of Department
1 Advance Phycology and Hydrobiology:
The work on Phycology has been initiated since 1981. The researches in Phycology deal with the identification, isolation and preparations of mutants from different cyanobacteria and green algae of different environmental conditions. Till date several cyanobacteria and algae growing in polluted environment have been isolated and selected their strains in removing the toxic contents such as cyanide released from Industrial areas of the city. Toxic waters from the industrial area have been identified and attempted to use of laboratory strains in removing the toxic contents. Some heavy metal tolerant strains have also been isolated and grown in algal laboratory to study their influence in aquatic bodies. Strains are available to find its consequences on flora and fauna. Biofertilizers Bacteria, Mycorrhizae and Cyanobacteria have been isolated and selected to use in trials of various places of Vidarbha region for the productivity of crop plants.
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2. Mycology and Plant Pathology
Department is actively engaged in research in the field of Mycology and Plant pathology. Work is more concentrated around mycoflora associated with seeds of vegetables and legume crops of Vidarbha, ecology of thermophilic fungi, biodegradation of agricultural wastes and fungal diseases of Citrus and their control measures. In this area Department has demonstrated the thermophilic fungi which can be exploited for fast degradation of agricultural waste to produce F. Y. M. The Department has also isolated several fungal species which can be exploited for rapid composting of agricultural waste. This section of the department is also working on Kolshi disease of oranges of Vidarbha region, the role of is being studied on the oranges. Moreover, the department has also developed a method for seed treatment which can control the soil borne fungal attack.
3. Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology:
In this area of plant research, department is engaged in the improvement of economically important crop and other plants. These plants include members of the family Apiaceae, Liliaceae, Solanace, Apocynaceae, Cruciferae, Linaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae. The department has significant contribution in this field. Mutations in many plants have been used to develop new varieties on Mutant line. A mutant with high Sennoside has been produced from Cassia angustifolia. Four Mutant varieties with ornamental values for their flower colour have been evolved from Gerbera
The Department is also engaged in quality improvement of oil seed crops. In Brassica juncea a variety with Zero Erucic Acid and Low Glucosinolate has been developed for the first time which is being field tested all over India. Similarly, a new crops B. napus has been designed with zero erusic acid and low Glucosinolate is being tested all over the country. This contribution is a major breakthrough in the development of quality rapeseed.
In Linum the mutant line with low level of Linolenic acid was isolated and further refined for exploitation. The Department also holds the promise of evolving new cultivars of cauliflower through hybridization. Financial help for these projects, department has received huge grants from D.S.T. and DOFCO.
4. Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms:
Since inception of this specialization members of the department are engaged in embryological investigations on plants belonging to the families Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Convolvulaceae, Apiaceae Apocynaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae, Asteraceae, Poaceae Cyperaceae, Combretaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Acanthaceae. In these investigations gametophyte developments, fertilization, endosperm and embryo development, seed coat and fruit wall development have been investigated and suggested new taxonomic criteria. Members have contributed many aspects of Palynology in several plants specially worked out the causes of sterility.
The research information obtained in this area has the potential for exploitation in applied research.
5. Taxonomy and Ethnobotany
The department is actively participating in All India Coordinated Research project on Ethnobiology. This coordinated research project is funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests. Government of India, New Delhi. In this project the department has explored the flora of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts - the tribal districts and also collected 170 more plant species of medicinal value. In the later part of the project almost all tribal districts of Maharashtra would be explored and several species having medicinal potential to be reported in XI Plan. Phytochemical analysis on several of them is in progress. Some of the species are very useful even in birth control.
The outcome of this research project has significant importance for economic exploitation and conservation of these plant species.
6. Tissue Culture:
The department is also making attempts to exploit tissue culture technique for Micropropagation, isolation of secondary metabolites from the plants of medicinal importance and commercial value, and also engaged in developing a methodology for selection of certain desirable traits in crop plants, such as, disease resistance.
The department has developed a reproducible protocol for Microprogation of Bamboos and some endangered species of medicinal value which occur in this region. Using Tissue culture technique on use of some plant species having antibacterial properties is in progress and a few plants have been isolated and characterized. These species have the potentials for medicinal value. This technique is being used in selecting for disease resistance.
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RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
| TISSUE CULTURE FACILITY | |
| Name of Equipment | Area of use |
| Orbital Shaker | For continuous agitation of suspension cultures |
| Deep Freezer | For storage of different costly chemicals and samples |
| Cryocan | For liquid nitrogen storage |
| Tissue culture incubation room | For keeping different cultured tissues in appropriate conditions of light and temperature |
| OTHER IMPORTANT EQUIPMENTS | |
| Gel Documentation system | For analysis of SDS and Agarose gels |
| UV-VIS Spectrophotometer | For estimation and quantification of different chemical and biological compounds |
| High Performance liquid Chromatography | For identification and quantification of microcompounds in sample |
| PCR | For amplification of DNA |
| Ultra centrifuge | For isolation of different cell components and nucleic acids |
RECENT WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES
Refresher Courses in Life Sciences sponsored by UGC from:
July -August, 2004
October- November 2004
November-December 2005
February-March2007
Conference: XV Annual conference of IAAT and National Seminar on Recent advances in Taxonomy19-21 October, 2005.
Workshop
April, 2006, Workshop on Biodiversity
Faculty
1.) Dr. P. B. Nandkar
Professor & Head
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Phone: +91-0712-22500088 (O)
+91-0712-2547610 (R)
A) DESIGNATION:
1. Professor, Department of Botany,
RTM, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
2. Member of Standing Committee for SC/ST University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
B) FIELDS OF INTEREST
1. Algal taxonomy 2. Soil and Water analysis
3. Nitrogen Fixation 4. Algal Ecology.
5. Phyco-aerospora 6. Algal morphology and physiology.
7. Algal cultures 8. Anti-viral compounds from Blue green algae.
9. Water chemistry of heavy metals 10. Biochemical studies on Blue-green algae.
11. Biofertilizers. 12. Crop management.
C) ACADEMIC BODIES:
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Member of Botany Examination Board, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
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Secretary, Nagpur University, Member of Ordinance Committee, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 2001-2005.
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Member of Board of Studies in Botany, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. 1997 to 2005.
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Member of faculty of Science, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. .
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Member of Moderation Committee RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur.
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Member of Board of Biotechnology. 2001-2004
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Member of Selection Committee in the Appointment of Principals of various colleges under RTM, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
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Subject Expert as Member of Selection Committee in CSIR Institute.
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Member of Vigilance Squad at various times for smooth conduct of University examination 1997-99., 2005-2006.
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Life member of Marathi Vigyan Parishad.
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Life member of Indian Science Congress.
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Member of British Phycological Society.
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Member Indian Phycological Society.
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Appointed as an Examiner for Net and Set Examination 2005-2006.
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Appointed as a member of Review Committee to review the programs under Remedial coaching Schemes of U.G.C. for the state Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra in 2006, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala Pondicherry and Andhra Pradesh 2007.
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Appointed as a member of Expert Committee to assess the proposals of Research projects and seminars, conferences and workshops in various disciplines for the states of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra, 2006.
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Appointed as a member of Review Committee to review the work done in 2004- 2006 by the college for its Potential for Excellence, 2006
D) ADVISOR
1. To Regional Biofertilizers Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Regional office, Nagpur, 1997 onwards.
2. To the Farmers of Vidarbha region: How to use Biofertilizers in agriculture.
3. To the Agriculture officers in Vidarbha region and Central Zone of India.
E) ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELDS OF RESEARCH:
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Gold Medal was awarded for the best presentation of a research paper on
“Observations on sewage soil algae” in 2nd All India Symposiums on Life Science, 1980. -
Recipient of National Overseas Scholarships of 1983-84 from Govt. of India for Post Doctoral Research work in United Kingdom. 1985-1987.
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Recipient of U.G.C. Fellowship for Ph. D. works 1974-76.
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Started a new specialization “Phycology” in 1997 and then “Advanced Phycology and Hydrobiology” in 2005 in P.G. Department of Botany, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
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Chaired the 2nd session in a workshop on “Nag-Pili River Environmental System management Adaphic Ecosystem Approach” sponsored by NEERI, Nagpur on 13th Oct 2002.
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Chaired the 5th session in National Conference on “Recent Trends in Botany” in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Chandrapur on 20th Dec 2004.
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Chaired the 1st session “Enthreatened Ecosystem” in the International Conference on “Modern Trends in Plant Sciences with special reference to the role of biodiversity and conservation.” In the Department of Botany, Amravati University, Amravati, on 17th Feb 2005.
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Chaired the 5th session in National Conference on “Recent Advances in Biology” in S.N. Mor Arts, Comm. and Smt.G.D. Saraf Science College, Tumsar on 3rd Feb.2007.
F) VISITING FELLOW:
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Worked with Dr B.A. Whitton, Professor of Botany, University of Durham, England (UK) from June 1985-May 1986.
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Worked with W.D.P. Stewart, Sr. professor of Biological Sciences and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. The University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland (U.K.) from June 1986– May, 1987.
G) SUBJECT EXPERT
1. Delivered number of lectures to farmers and Agriculture Officers of Vidarbha region and Andhra Pradesh under the training programs me in regional office of Biofertilizers, Govt. of India, Nagpur since 1990.
2. Invited Expert:
a) To deliver lectures in the refresher and orientation courses of the Dept. of Zoology, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
b) To deliver lectures in the refresher and orientation programmes in Botany, for senior teachers of colleges under Nagpur Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad and Amravati Universities, since 1990,2002,2004.
3. Participation in the interdisciplinary activities of University, since 1990 (Joint Scheme with Zoology)
4. To deliver lectures in private colleges, J.M..Patel College, Bhandara, 2000,2003 and J.B. Science College, Wardha, Jan 2005.
5. To deliver lectures on Biofertilizers in the training course for Agriculture Officers of in PKV in the Department of Horticulture, PKV, Nagpur 2004.
6. Delivered Radio talk on “Merits & Demerits of poisonous plants” under the scheme of mass awareness about science.
H) UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION : State and Central Universities.
I) Ph.D. AWARDEES
1. Dr. Miss Shirish Pradhan
Phytoplankton studies in aquatic ecosystem 1991
2. Dr .Miss Farah Shaeen
Physiological studies on accumulation of heavy metals by Cyanobacteria 1996
3. Dr.Miss. Rashmi Yemde
Biofertilizer and metal biotechnology 2002
4. Dr. Sunil D. Shankhadarwar
Eco-Physiological studies of toxic waste water algae 2003
5. Dr. L. P. Dalal
Biofertilizer – macronutrient and micronutrient 2004
6. Dr. Rajkumar Khapekar
Eco-physiological studies on algae of thermal power station. 2006
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Ten
J) RESEARCH SCHEMES :
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One major scheme from U.G.C. : Completed 1997
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One minor Scheme from U.G.C. : Completed 1996
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One minor Scheme from University U.G.C. : Completed 1998
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Two research schemes : Ready for Submission to U.G.C. and DST.
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2. )Dr. R. P. Thakre, (FPSI, FMASc)
Professor
(Mycology & Plant Pathology)
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Field of Interest: -
Biodegradation.
Bio-deterioration.
Seed Pathology
Biological Control of diseases.
Research projects:
Two research projects completed Sanctioned by CSIR and UGC and since 1997 coordinator of major research project on the improvement of oil seed Brassicas sanctioned by the National Dairy Development Board Anand and Dhara Vegetable oil and foods company Anand (Gujarat).
Research Publications:
About 60-research papers published in reputed journals and proceedings, and attended the National and International conferences / seminars.
Eleven students have been awarded Ph. D. Degree.
Ph.D. AWARDEES
1. Dr. M. N. Bhajbhuje
Investigations of the Seed Mycoflora Associated with Vegetable Seeds from Vidarbha Region.1990
2. Dr. (Miss) Priti Joshi
Studies on Decomposition of Organic Materials with Special Reference to the Role of Thermophilic Fungi.1993
3. Dr. V. K. Shrivastava
Studies on Leaf Surface Fungi of Nagpur Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata) With Special Reference to Sooty Mould.1996
4. Dr. Y. Y. Barve
Studies on Storage Fungi Associated with Seeds of Some Leguminous Crops.1996
5. Dr. S. C. Chabra
Survey and Investigation of Mycoflora Associated With some Oil Seeds with Reference to Mycotoxins& their Effect on Biological Systems of Plants and Animals.1998
6. Dr. S. P. Landge
Mutational Studies in B. napus cultivar Westar.2001
7. Dr. R. V. Swami
Qualitative and Quantitative Impovements in Brassica juncea (Linn.) Czern”. 2001
8. Dr.(Mrs) A. A. Sinha
Study of Practical Utilization of Trichoderma viride for the Management of Rhizome Rot of Ginger.2002
9. Dr. A. A. Fulzele
Studies on Biodegradation of Agricultural waste. 2003
10. Dr. S. I. Ghugal
Investigations on Storage Fungi Associated With the Seeds of Some Oil Seed Brassicas. 2004.
11. Dr. G. B. Hedawoo
Mutagenic studies in Brassica oleracea var. botrytis Linn. subvar. cymosa Lam. 2004.
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Four
Other Academic affiliations:
Coordinator of Indira Gandhi National Open University, Nagpur Study Centre.
Convener of Indian Science Congress Association - Nagpur Chapter.
Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Science.
Fellow of the Indian Phytopatholgical Society.
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3.) Dr. A.D. Choudhary (FMASc)
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Professor
Director, BCUD, RTM Nagpur University.
Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Phone number: 09923087052 (M), 07122520334 (Landline)
Field of Interest: -
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Plant Genetics and Breeding
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Defense Gene expression
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Tissue Culture
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Biotechnology
Membership of Academic Bodies/ Societies :
i) Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association.
ii) Life Member, Society of Cytologists and Geneticists of India.
iii) Life Member, Marathi Vidhynan Parishad
Awards (National/ International) :
i) Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences
ii) Awarded National Overseas fellowship by Govt. of India for Post Doctoral Research in
Molecular Biology at Noble Foundation, ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA, USA during 1988-1989.
iii) Awarded visiting fellowship by Noble Foundation USA during 1989-90 to work at their research laboratory.
Research projects:
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In vitro selection of disease resistance in Arachis hypogaea 1993 - 1997 DST, Govt. of India
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Investigations on defence gene expressions in Vigna radiata and its exploitation for selection of resistance in vitro and in vivo. 1999 – 2002, DAE, Mumbai.
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Development of Appropriate nursery techniques for vegetative propagation of some highly valued and ornamental and cash crops. 2000-2003, DST, Govt. of India.
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Investigations on cultivation & industrial exploitation of novel medicinal plants. 2001-2004, Science & Technology Cell, Govt. of Maharashtra.
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Investigations on growth stimulant and immunostimulant activities of chitosan and alginate and its exploitation in agriculture. 2005 – 2008 DAE, Mumbai.
Ph.D. AWARDEES
1. Dr. Kanaklata Singh
Mutational studies in Cyamopsis tetragonaloba (L.) TAUB. 1996
2. Dr. R.R. Karpate
Mutational studies in Linum usitatissimum L. 1996
3. Dr. V.S. Dongre
Cytogenetical studies in Gerbera jamesonii., H.BOLUS, . 1998
4. Dr. M.C. Kale
Studies on induced defense response in Arachis hypogaea L. 1998
5. Dr. S.D. Girhe
Mutational studies in Lathyrus sativus L. 2001
6. Dr. A.B. Kulkarni
In vitro and in vivo analysis of Azadirachtin content in Azadirachta indica with special reference to coal mine spoil dumps. 2001
7. Dr. R.S. Badere
Investigations on induced mutations in var. NL-97 & RLC-6 of Linum usitatissimum (L) for quantitative and qualitative improvement. 2003
8. Dr. P.N. Nasare
Mutational studies in Ocimum sanctum Linn. 2003
9. Dr. D.K. Koche
Investigations on Plant defense gene expression in Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek. 2004
10. Dr. M.C. Kottayi
Defense gene expression in Arachis hypogea and it’s exploitation for selection of resistance to leaf spot disease. 2007
11. Dr. A. A. Kshirsagar
Studies on induced defense response in Cicer arietinum (L.) 2007
12 Dr. Mahesh Kawale
Investigations on cultivation and in vitro multiplication of few medicinal plants. 2007
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Six
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4.) Dr. ALKA CHATURVEDI (F.I.A.A.T.)
Reader
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Reproductive Biology of Angiosperm
Area of Interest:
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Biodiversity
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Ecology
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Phytochemistry
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Reproductive Biology
Other Academic affiliations
Fellow of Indian Association of Taxonomists.
Elected Member, Nagpur University Senate: 2000-2005,2005-2010
Elected Member, Nagpur University Management Council (ex)2000-2005
Member of more than 15 committees of Nagpur University.
Major achievements:
Trained for PARK MANAGEMENT at University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA, 2002
Coordinator: Four Refresher Courses sponsored by UGC.
Organising Secretary: XV Annual conference of IAAT and National Seminar on Recent advances in Taxonomy.
PROJECTS
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Indo-American [Indiana University] Collaborative Pilot Project on Institutional Arrangements of two Successful Self-initiated Attempts in Forest Management in Maharashtra, India. (Inter disciplinary)
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Institutional Structure And Successful Collective Action, Funded By South-Asian Network For Development Of Environmental Economics (SANDEE]
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The Effect Of Fly Ash On Plant Growth And Yield Of Brassica juncea Cv Pusa Bold (With UGC)
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Evaluation Of Biodiversity [Plant Wealth] And ethenobotanical studies In Protected Areas Of Pench National Park Maharashtra [With Ministry of Environment & Forests)
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A revisit to the Dolan ridge community and analysis of change in the Dolan ridge community twin oaks forest International forestry resources and institution [IFRI],Indiana University, USA
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Economics of protected area: a case study of Pench National Park, Maharashtra IGDAR Mumbai through World Bank
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Impact on relocation on forest dependence subsistence and livelihood needs of people International Forestry Resources and Institution (IFRI), Indiana University, Bloomington , USA
Collaborative Work
Working on collaborative projects with Forest Department of Maharashtra.
Collaborative work with Department of Bio-chemistry and Economics
Associated with Nutrition Society of India.
Consultancy
Consultancy with Forest Survey of India (Government of India) as Consultant,
[MOU between University & FSI, signed], WCL
Founder member of NGO ‘SHODH’
Ph.D. AWARDEES
1. Dr. G. PhaniKumar
A Contribution to the Phytochemical Investigation of Some Novel Plants of Euphorbiaceae Having Medicinal Potential.2005
2. Dr. Mrs Sumita Mukherjee
Autecological and Phytochemical Studies in Few Medicinal and Dye Yielding Plants. 2005
3. Dr. Ms. Amruta Jain
Contribution to Phytochemical and In Vitro Studies in Some Members of Lamiaceae having Medicinal Potential. 2007
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Ten
Five students are working for M.Phil. dissertation.
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5.) Dr. D.P. Gogle
Reader,
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Phone No. 0712-2500088 (O)
Mobile: 9423103819
FIELD OF INTEREST
Plant physiology,
Phytochemistry
ONGOING RESEARCH WORK:
1. Physiological studies on green foliages.
2. Physiological studies on leaf extracts.
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Six
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6.) Dr. N. M. DONGARWAR
Lecturer
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E-mail : dmnitin26@rediffmail.com
FIELD OF INTEREST:
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Ethnobotany,
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Taxonomy,
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Biodiversity Conservation.
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Molecular Embryology
Currently working on Orchids of Vidarbha.
Research Projects:
Completed one Minor Research Project on Biodiversity.
Project sanctioned for Garden Infrastructure Development by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi.
Number of Students Working for Ph. D: Ten
Dr. P. B. Nandkar
Professor & Head
Phone: +91-0712-22500088 (O)
+91-0712-2547610 (R)
Mobile: +91-9423634819E-mail: pbnandkar@rediffmail.com
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