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Drugs, Weapons, And Condoms Found In Nashik School Students’ Bags During Principal’s Surprise Check

April 9, 2025, 2:05 pm

A private school in Ghoti, Igatpuri taluka, Nashik, has landed in controversy after a surprise bag inspection revealed shocking contents in students’ backpacks. The school principal and staff were left stunned after they found knives, brass knuckles, condoms, playing cards, bicycle chains, and even suspected narcotics during the search.

The incident came to light after X user Raj Maji posted a video showing the confiscated items laid out on a table. “A shocking incident has come to light in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a private school in Ghoti, Igatpuri taluka, teachers found alarming items in students’ bags, including knives, playing cards, condoms, and bicycle chains,” the user wrote.

The surprise inspection was prompted after teachers disciplined several students for sporting unusual hairstyles. Suspecting deeper issues, the staff decided to inspect school bags, which led to this unsettling discovery. According to Lokmat Times, the items were recovered from Class 8 and 9 students.

“The teachers’ vigilance brought the issue to light,” Raj Maji added, “but the presence of such items in students’ bags raises concerns about their safety and well-being.”

Some teachers also suspected that a few students were under the influence of drugs and might have consumed narcotic substances on school premises. The matter was immediately reported to the police, and an investigation is currently underway.

This incident has sparked concern among parents, education authorities, and the public, raising questions about supervision, peer influence, and the growing need for counseling and stricter monitoring in schools.

UP’s ‘Digital Kumbh’ to Revolutionize 2025 Mela Experience for Devotees

November 27, 2024, 9:47 am

To address the common concern of getting lost during the Kumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government is launching an extensive digital plan for the 2025 event in Prayagraj. With about 40 crore people expected to attend, the government is focused on improving safety and convenience using modern technology.

AI and Google Integration for Crowd Management

The digital plan includes AI-powered cameras and Google navigation to manage the crowd and help locate lost individuals. Over 300 AI cameras will be installed across the Kumbh Mela area. These cameras will monitor the crowd for security and help reunite lost visitors with their families. The government will also launch a “digital lost and found centre” starting December 1 to test the system before the event begins in January.

Real-Time Social Media Integration

The plan will also collaborate with social media platforms like Facebook and X to share information about missing persons. This will help track and locate individuals quickly during the large-scale event.

Google Maps for Navigation

In partnership with Google, the government will provide digital navigation maps of the Kumbh Mela area. The maps will help visitors find key locations, such as ghats, temples, and akharas. “Google-assisted navigation will also provide locations of ghats, temples, akharas and saints, assisting not just pilgrims but also saints and seers,” an official said. Additionally, AI-powered face recognition technology will be used to help identify and reunite lost individuals.

AI Chatbot for Visitor Assistance

A new AI-powered chatbot called “Kumbh Sahayak” will assist visitors by offering information in over 10 languages. The chatbot will act as a personal guide, providing navigation help and updates about events. It will ensure that both domestic and international visitors can easily navigate the area and stay informed.

Digital Kumbh Museum for Interactive Experience

The government is also building a “Digital Kumbh Museum” in Prayagraj, investing over Rs 21 crore. The museum will cover 10,000 square meters and accommodate 2,500 visitors at once. It will showcase interactive exhibits on the “14 gems of Samudra manthan” and provide insights into past Kumbh Melas in Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain.

This digital initiative aims to modernize the Kumbh Mela experience. It will improve safety, guide visitors, and preserve the event’s spiritual and cultural significance.

Maharashtra Elections: PM Modi To Address Public Meetings In Dhule, Nashik Today

November 8, 2024, 12:05 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address public meetings in Dhule and Nashik on Friday ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. The elections are scheduled for November 20, with vote counting across all 288 constituencies on November 23.

Modi announced his visit on X, stating, “My family members in Maharashtra have resolved to ensure an unprecedented victory for the NDA candidates in the assembly elections. In this atmosphere of enthusiasm, I will seek the blessings of the people by attending public meetings in Dhule at around 12 noon tomorrow and then in Nashik at 2 pm.”

महाराष्ट्र के मेरे परिवारजनों ने विधानसभा चुनाव में एनडीए प्रत्याशियों को अभूतपूर्व जीत दिलाने का दृढ़निश्चय कर लिया है। जोश से भरे इसी माहौल के बीच कल दोपहर करीब 12 बजे धुले में और उसके बाद 2 बजे नासिक में जनसभा का हिस्सा बनकर जनता-जनार्दन का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करूंगा।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders gathered in New Delhi to discuss campaign strategies for the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, along with by-polls in various states. This meeting, held on Tuesday, took place in two sessions. Sources report that the first session, led by Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda, focused on discussing election strategies with allied party ministers for both assembly and by-poll elections. The second phase centered on internal party elections.

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One of the primary goals of this meeting, ahead of the winter session of Parliament, was to enhance coordination within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). A similar gathering had previously been held at BJP President JP Nadda’s residence, where discussions addressed campaign planning, refining party messaging, and fostering stronger alliances with NDA partners.

The opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), aims to reclaim control of Maharashtra from the Mahayuti alliance, composed of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the BJP, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction.

In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP secured 105 seats, Shiv Sena won 56, and Congress took 44. In the 2014 elections, the BJP held 122 seats, Shiv Sena won 63, and Congress gained 42 seats.

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Woman, 31, Killed In A Hit-And-Run In Nashik

July 11, 2024, 12:52 am

In another hit-and-run incident in Maharashtra resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman in Nashik city, as reported by police on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the perpetrator, who fled the scene, has been apprehended.

According to police, the 51-year-old car driver was intoxicated during the incident on Tuesday evening. The accused was subsequently presented in court.

DCP Kirankumar Chavan told ANI, “Yesterday evening, under the Gangapur PS area, a woman died after she was hit by a speeding car. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide. A 51-year-old man was driving the car under the influence of alcohol…the accused was taken into custody and produced before court. Further proceeds will begin now…”

Devchand Rambhau Tidme, residing in Dhruv Nagar and employed at a company in the Satpur MIDC area of Nashik, has been identified as the accused, according to an official from Gangapur police station.

The victim, 31-year-old Archana Kishore Shinde, was walking home from work when a speeding car struck her from behind on Bardan Phata-Shivaji Nagar Road. She sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Prior to the collision, two young men traveling in the opposite direction noticed the car approaching the woman and attempted to warn the driver. Despite their efforts, the driver did not slow down, resulting in the vehicle hitting Shinde. Subsequently, the driver fled the scene, as reported by the police. The incident was recorded by CCTV cameras positioned in the vicinity.

A bystander recorded the car’s number, enabling the police to later locate and arrest the accused at his residence. A medical examination confirmed that he was severely intoxicated at the time of the incident, leading to his loss of control over the vehicle and the resulting collision with the woman.

According to an official from the Gangapur police station, the man has been charged under sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 281 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code, and relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Nashik: Independent Candidate Garlands Voting Machine; FIR Registered

May 20, 2024, 4:44 pm

As the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in 2024 is ongoing, an independent candidate of Nashik, Shantigiri Maharaj garlanded a voting machine at a polling booth in his constituency on Monday.

Subsequently, an FIR was registered against him at Trimbakeshwar Police Station.

Meanwhile, Nashik is witnessing stiff competition between Godse Hemant Tukaram from Shiv Sena and Rajabhau (Parag) Prakash Vaje from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray).

Interestingly, both Godse and Waje belong to the politically influential Maratha Community

However, the mahayuti, which comprises of BJP, the Shiv Sena and the NCP, have finally settled their differences in Maharashtra.

Overall, the fifth phase of election is witnessing key contests in various constituencies.

Where leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Piyush Goyal, Ujjwal Nikam, Karan Bhushan Singh, LJP (Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan, JKNC chief Omar Abdullah are looking to secure their win from their constituency.

In the 5th phase of the election, around 8 states are going on polls: – Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

PM’s inspiring message to the youth of India: NYD

January 12, 2024, 4:47 pm

On the occasion of National Youth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (on Friday) energized the nation with his powerful speech. Inaugurating the 27th National Youth Festival in Maharashtra’s Nashik at Tapovan Ground, he emphasized the significance of youths’ contribution to the country’s development.

He started his speech by remembering Rajmata Jijau on her birth anniversary as she is known to be the warrior spirit in India. He highlighted the need for youth to emphasize using Indian or local products and a straight no to drugs.

Addressing the crowd he said, “From the sages, and saints of our country to the common man, everyone has always kept youth power paramount. Sri Aurobindo believed that if India wanted to achieve its goals, the youth of India would have to move forward with independent thinking. Swami Vivekananda used to say that India’s hopes rest on the character and commitment of her youth.”

PM praises the enthusiasm in the youth for their potential to create history and encourages them to engage in activities to be remembered by the next generations. “The youth have calibre to create history, do such work that the generation of that time in the next century will remember you,” he said.

Reminding of the caliber in Yuvashakti, PM Modi highlights achievements, he said, “I am confident that your strength and your spirit of service will take the country and society to new heights. Your efforts, your hard work will hoist the flag of the power of young India all over the world. I request you to start using products that are locally manufactured, start promoting them and stand for made in India products. Together, we can build our country to be the manufacturing hub of the world.”

He mentioned India being among the top three startup ecosystems and urged the youth to build India to be the manufacturing hub in the world.

Enlightening the crowd over the most awaited day in history, Jan 22, PM urged the citizens to step out and clean the pilgrimage and temples across the country on the occasion of ‘Pran Pratishtha’ day of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

“I will reiterate my request to the countrymen to run cleanliness campaigns in all the temples and pilgrimage areas of the country and donate their labour on occasion of the auspicious consecration of life in the Ram temple,” he said.

He then expressed his achievement over the response to ‘Mera Yuva Bharat Sangathan’, he said, “I am also very excited by the speed with which youth in every corner of the country are joining ‘Mera Yuva Bharat Sangathan’. This is the first Youth Day after the establishment of My Youth India Organization. Even 75 days have not been completed in this organization and around 1.10 crore youth have registered their names in it.”

Ahead of addressing the assembly, PM Modi paid floral tribute to one of India’s greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary.

In his schedule PM will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore rupees. The projects include inauguration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Mumbai to improve ease of mobility by strengthening urban transport infrastructure. Built at a cost of Rs 17,840 crore rupees, Atal Setu is the longest sea bridge in the country.

PM Modi offers prayers at Shree Kalaram Mandir in Nashik

January 12, 2024, 1:16 pm

At Shree Kalaram Mandir in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers. The epic narrative recitation of the Ramayana, specifically the ‘Yudh Kanda’ segment, which portrays Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya at the Mandir Sansthan, was attended by PM Modi in addition to the puja ceremonies. When the Prime Minister listened to the Hindi translation via artificial intelligence, there was a striking fusion of tradition and technology. The recitation was performed in Marathi. In Nashik on the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s birth, the prime minister also presented flowers to him.

Shree Kalaram Mandir is situated in the Panchavati area of Nashik along the banks of Godavari.
Among the places associated with the Ramayana, Panchavati occupies a special place, as several important events of the Ramayana took place here.
Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman spent a few years in the Dandakaranya forest, which is situated in the Panchavati region.
PM Modi’s visit to the Shree Kalaram temple comes days ahead of the grand ‘Pran-Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22.
PM Modi will also inaugurate and address the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik.
Later he is slated to inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore.
Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country.

PM Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Nashik, Maharashtra

January 12, 2024, 11:46 am

In Nashik, Maharashtra, on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a road show. Both sides of the street were crowded with happy people who waved and showered the prime minister’s motorcade with flowers. Within the Prime Minister’s motorcade were Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis. Later in the day, the prime minister will start a number of state-wide development projects after leading prayers at the Shree Kalaram Mandir downtown. At the 27th National Youth Festival, the Prime Minister will give a speech and open it. About a lakh young people will hear him speak. The youth of the nation will make a promise during the event, which will highlight their strength.

This year, National Youth Day will be celebrated by all field organisations of the Department of Youth Affairs in districts pan-India in collaboration with multiple Government departments. ‘MY Bharat’ volunteers throughout the country, with support from NSS units, NYKS and many educational institutions will coordinate their energies to carry out activities to volunteer for India. Youth Clubs will also bring their vibrant energy to the celebration, ensuring a truly inclusive atmosphere. More than 88,000 volunteers will participate in the campaign.
The Prime Minister then travels to Mumbai where he will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway’s Orange Gate and launch Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan in the state.

Mumbai: Nashik bus fire leaves 12 dead, 38 injured

October 8, 2022, 12:07 pm

In Maharashtra’s Nashik on Friday night, a bus headed for Mumbai caught fire, killing at least twelve people, among them a kid.

According to the police, some 38 injured people have been sent to a hospital. At around 5.30 in the morning, the incident happened in Nashik close to Nadura naka. The bus originated in Yavatmal.

Nashik guardian minister Dada Bhuse said that chief minister Eknath Shinde granted an ex gratia of 5 lakh for each to the relatives of those who perished in the incident.

We are still trying to ascertain the exact number of deaths with the doctor’s confirmation,” Nashik Police said. “Three among 38 injured are critical,” they said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and hoped for the injured people’s quick recovery. He also announced ex-gratia amounts of 2 lakh rupees for each deceased person’s next of kin and 50,000 rupees for each injured person.

10 people died & 21 injured after a bus coming from Yavatmal to Mumbai collided with a truck going to Pune from Nashik. All injured are being treated in Nashik. The Government will bear all medical expenses of the injured. I am also going to the spot to assess the situation,” the guardian minister earlier said.

Union Home minister Amit Shah tweeted about the incident and offered condolences to the families.

“A road accident in Nashik (Maharashtra) is heartbreaking. I offer my condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this horrific accident and pray for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” his tweet read.

Guddu Jayaswal, the owner of Chintamani Travels, reported that there were 30 people on board.

A passenger from Washim named Ganesh Landge said, “The vehicle struck something and instantly started fire. Some of us managed to climb out the window.”

According to the report published in ANI, an eye witness said, “The incident occurred near my house. Heavy vehicles ply here. After the incident, the bus caught fire and people were burnt to death. We saw it but could not do anything. Fire department and police came later”.

Nashik: Forest department rescues Leopard in Deolali camp area

September 7, 2022, 11:56 am

The forest department in Nashik rescued a 3 to 4 years old female Leopard on Tuesday.

In Nashik’s Deolali camp area the leopard was found and it will be released back into the forest by the department.

“A female leopard has been rescued by our team in Nashik’s Deolali camp area. It is around 3-4-year-old and is in healthy condition. We will release in a forest soon,” Ganesh Rao Jhole, Forest Officer said.

Meanwhile on Monday, in connection with leopard skin smuggling, four people were arrested by the Forest Department West from Nashik.

“Forest Dept West apprehended leopard skin smugglers from Igatpuri Aboli village in Nashik. Four accused have been caught with leopard skin. We are doing the interrogation and will try to investigate if they have any international links,” Pankaj Garg, the Deputy Forest Conservator said.

Earlier on 31 August, police officials recovered body parts of wild animals including two leopard skins in Assam’s Nagoan district.

Moreover, the Nagaon Forest Division launched an operation in Dobaka, Namati, and Kampur areas and there they recovered the skin. The operation was launched on the information of the Forest Department.