April 2003

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30th April:
Corruption in Pachora People's Bank:
Corruption of more than 15 Lakhs in Pachora People's Bank Pachora has dazed the Banking Industry in the region. The Banking sector in the region is witnessing second major financial encumbrance after Jalgaon.
The Pachora Bank's employee took overdrafts worth Rs. 15 Lakhs 88 Thousands on Gold Deposit Schemes, NSC Schemes from 1985 until 1999 in Pachora Branch. The Bank has suspended five staff members' following their alleged involvement in the Corruption and further investigation is going on.

NMU announces B.Ed. Results:
North Maharashtra University Jalgaon has announced results for Bachelor of Education Physical and General Examination conducted in March/ April 2003. Concerned students shall contact their respective Colleges for result copies.

Free Swimming Camp:
The Jalgaon District Senior Water Sports Association and Taluka Amateur Aquatic
Association and District Sports Authority have jointly organised a Free Swimming Camp at Gitashankar Swimming Tank located in Ganesh Colony. The camp begins on 04th May until 20th May 2003 from morning 6 to 10 and evening 3 to 6pm.

ST Fares increase:
The State Transport is increasing its fares with effect from 01st May 2003. Fares hike will be around 4.5% of current Ticket Rates for travel above 40kms.

AIEEE on 11th May:
The Engineering education admission examination, All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) will be conducted on 11th May 2003. Around 13000 students are appearing in this examination for admission to 76 Engineering Colleges throughout the nation.

29th April:
Electric Shock kills three in District:
Loose electric Poll cables killed two youth in Pal of Raver Taluka and another youth in Kajgaon of Bhadgaon taluka. First incidence took place due to touching of loose current-flowing electric cables while another incidence occurred due to current in Electrical water motor.

Private Colleges to decide their own Fees Structure:
Soon we will see businesslike competition in Education field following State's decision to allow independent Fees structure to Private colleges. From 2003-04 academics year, all Private Colleges are free to decide their own fees structure for various courses conducted by them. It also means that we will have various colleges having different fees structure and discounting methods to attract students.
In another important decision, the B. Ed. Course admission process is being decentralised and Colleges will have their own admission process for the course. There are in all 16 granted and non-granted education colleges in NMU region.

Prof Ashok Mahajan flies to US:
NMU Electronics Department professor Ashok Mahajan has flied to USA for attending International Conference on Microelectronics at San-Diego in California.
He will present his paper on Microelectronics in the conference being organised from 28th April until 02nd May 2003.

28th April:
Drinking water shortage intensifies:
The Summer Drinking water shortage issue is intensifying in entire Khandesh region. Current most of the people in Jalgaon District are getting 4 days alternate/ 8 days alternate Drinking water supply. Interior villages in district are facing acute water shortage and have become totally dependant on well and natural resources. The increasing temperature is also making hard summer memories.
Comparing last year Drinking water supply shortage, this year seems to be a better one with satisfactory raining record and civil administration in hands of officers.

BSNL starts Free Phone Service in Jalgaon:
BSNL Jalgaon has started 1600 level Free Phone calling service available nationwide. It means that anyone from Jalgaon can now dial toll free to any 1600 plus Six Digits number.
The facilities will not only help Jalgaon based customers to get their requirements at ease and free of charge but also will help large scale consumer Companies to retain Jalgaon's market potential.

27th April:
Petrol - Diesel Prices eases further:
Following decreasing prices of Crude Oil in International market, the Petrol and Diesel prices are falling down by around one Re. throughout the Country with effect from 26th April midnight.

Railway begins Jalgaon - Surat route Electrification:
As proposed in Railway Budget 2003, the Indian Railways has begun the route Electrification process for route from Udhana to Nandurbar. The electrification once completed will save around 1/ 2 hours for Jalgaon to Surat Travel.

JDCC bank seals Belganga Co-operative Sugar Mill:
Following non-payment of its dues, the Jalgaon District Central Co-operative Bank Jalgaon has sealed Belganga Co-operative Sugar Mill Bhoras in Chalisgaon Taluka last night.
This is for the first time a Co-operative Bank has sealed any Industry in Jalgaon.

26th April:
JCMC elections:
The first ever Elections of Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation (JCMC) are all set. All major political parties have begun their preparations for the election. The preparations begin with attending public meets, helping social projects and collecting communitywide data and improving vote bank.
This election attains maximum priority for all the political parties, as it will help them build up long-term stand in Public. Drinking water supply issue, Jalgaon development issue, Roads and rural development remains important issues in this coming election. The Mayor post is another important attraction for the election.

Class Four Scholarship Examinations:
The Education Department is conducting much-talked Class Four Scholarship Examination on 27th April 2003 in Jalgaon District. In all 15449 students from District will appear in 28 Centres throughout the District. Three Papers viz. Language, Mathematics and GK each 100 marks on the same day.

Rane Rajput Community Group Marriage:
Rane Rajput community group marriage is being organised on 18th May 2003 for 45 Couples.

25th April:
State Ministry cancels JDCC Bank BOD Dissolve Order:
The State Co-operative Ministry has rolled backed JDCC Bank BOD dissolve order issued by Co-operative Commissioner with reference from RBI. The order came up as the JDCC Bank BOD filed a petition challenging the order with State Co-operative Ministry.
In another important move, the JDCC Bank's President and State Minister have decided to step down following State's order. The new JDCC Bank president will be finalised soon and the last week began JDCC issue will end.

SSC result in June First Week:
The State High Secondary Education Board will announce March-2003 SSC examination result in June First week.

24th April:
Transports rolls back strike:
The Transporters have rolled back their indefinite Strike called on 14th April following talks with Government Officials. The Union has stated that Government has accepted 9 out of 10 demands made by Truck owners.

Bhusaval touches 46.5:
Everyday as summer progresses Bhusaval city is crossing its earlier temperature records. Last day it recorded 46.5 degrees maximum temperature, which is highest of last three years in April month.

MBBS examinations answer papers stolen from NMU:
A group of people stole three MBBS examination Answer Papers from NMU store. The issue has created panic among NMU students. The NMU has suspended and filed FIR against two of its employees following their alleged involvement in the issue. The group stole the papers from NMU store on 16th April and put back changed papers on the next day.
Earlier NMU formed a committee to enquire the issue and the committee has reported the involvement of these two employees.
After fake Doctorate degrees now answer papers, issue is causing rigorous damages to NMU public profile.

"Khandesh Mill issue" hearing likely today:
The Khandesh mill hearing is likely today in Mumbai High Court.

MSEB to continue Load Shading until June End:
The MSEB's hectic Power cut schedule will continue until June end. Currently it has daily 4 Hours power cut excluding Sunday in Urban areas while 6 hours daily power cut in Rural areas.

23rd April:
"Khandesh Mill issue" hearing today:
The Mumbai High Court will today hear a petition of National Ginning Mill Employees Union challenging Khandesh Mill's Auction sale. The Mill once mainstream employment opportunity for major Khandesh people is non-functional since last many years.

Jamner Municipal Council Oath Ceremony on 25th April:
The newly elected Jamner's First Municipal Council president and his 13 ward members will take oath on 25th April 2003.

Bhusaval touches summer highest Temperature: 45.5 Degrees:
The Khandesh's hottest summer destination Bhusaval has touches Season's highest temperature of 45.5 Degrees on 22nd April 2003. Last year Bhusaval touched maximum of 48 Degrees in April End.

Court orders State to take decision on Dhule Corporation formation issue:
The Mumbai High Court's Aurangabad bench has ordered State Government to take decision regarding formation of Municipal Corporations in Dhule and Ahmednagar within 1 month.
It further suggested conducting meetings with the respective Municipal Councils and then taking Council's view within 15 days. The Dhule Corporation formation issue has now turned in to State Government and will soon initiate process.

22nd April:
Rajasthan, the land of traditions and Food:
Rajasthan has been a place of rich Traditional Indian Culture and Classic Food stuff since years. The land is shaping itself to a new standard of Indian tradition with State Government giving maximum priority to boost tourism. This article is an attempt to describe Rajasthan's current scenario and some of its traditions and Food recipes.
Entire Rajasthan is facing drought situation since last 3 years with no to very-low raining in various parts. The earlier so started "Green Revolution" has halted due to no-rain situation in the state. The State on the other hand is witnessing hard time as the political atmosphere is trying to give its life a "Religion-based" touch. The changing political scenario is one of major concern for the State. The raising number of cases demonstrating influence of western-Indian Culture mix-up is another issue of serious concern. It's today's youth is far-behind education revolution and seems to be bit less engrossed in education related activity. A ready to explore Youth is Key to social reform, Rajasthan is lacking in this gene, and thereof a very slow social reform process continues here. Its youth still today continues to be a strict-regular follower of Parental-guidelines and has very low attention towards serious social issues penetrating in society. Group marriages plays a significant role in boosting social moral and helps in strong bonding in various parts of society. Here "Group Marriages" seems to be a hardly ever-organised event. At one hand where Nation is witnessing boom in Communication and mobile technologies, the State needs an infrastructure boost in communication and mobile technology. The BSNL owned telephone exchanges are not coping to customer's demands and there are a few mobile operators that too in major cities only. The fabricated technical glitches in telephone exchanges make people hard to communicate through their home phones. Superstitions are still alive and are claiming many lives every year.
The most pleasing part of Rajasthan is its Public transportation system now a day. With plush brand new roads, every driver enjoys thrilling speed and luxury. Unlike UP & Bihar, State Transport here has signed pact with Private bus operators who runs their buses on State Transport specified routes and rates. Private Buses have satisfactory spacing and seating arrangement and well-managed ticketing system as well. Even interior villages and taluka places have Buses and Railways as media of transportation. Food, carving, ceramics, and small-scale industries are mainline Industries of state.
Another interesting development in Rajasthan is about its people. Most of the people living outside Rajasthan have began building up their Bungalows in their natives and are keen to attend and organise family functions in their natives as they consider it to be a positive status symbol. State NRI's have initiated Educational movement by means of starting up Convent and English Medium Schools, which is another significant aspect of forming generation-next. State has satisfactory power conditions this summer with very-low or no-power cuts even in rural areas. Low-tension n high appetite still is State's jewel. "Eating Competitions" are commonly seen phenomenon in most of the functions.
Every Rajasthani has one appeal for this monsoon; satisfactory monsoon is all what they need to save their farms and employment.

MSEB Junior operator burns Engineer in Chalisgaon:
In an awful manner, a MSEB junior operator burnt his Senior Engineer in Chalisgaon section last day. Following some court disputes arising from their work the operator burnt alive his senior Engineer using Petrol and matchbox. Further Police investigation is going on in this case.
Most of the MSEB staff and engineers have internal-connections, which many a times results in such disputes following non-payments or other money-matters related to clients. Many of the staff has a fixed clientele and have pages of issues related to their clientele with their seniors.

SARS alert:
The Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus that shaken entire world is now spreading its wings like Computer-worm in India also. Many new case reports day by day are an issue of severe concern.
With new cases in Nashik and Pune, Jalgaon is about to go in SARS grip. Please click here to read detailed symptoms and study of SARS virus. Remember hiding SARS would add to panic of you as well entire society. So if you find some strange health problem be aware and consult your Doctor immediately.

21st April:
Temperature heats up in the Khandesh region:
The summer intensity is increasing day by day in Khandesh region especially in Jalgaon and Bhusaval city. The Bhusaval city sets new records every year for its non-bearable temperature in the noontime while Jalgaon is always +/- 1 degree compared to Bhusaval city. The increasing intensity, low drinking water supply and frequent power cuts especially in the rural and remote places makes life harder to run.

All-India Transporters strike held up business:
All India Transporters Association called Strike is causing severe business losses to business community in the Jalgaon region. The transporters have made various demands with Government.
The 14th April 2003 began strike is intensifying in the country and as a result some of common commodities rates have hiked up. Business community people are now using alternative medium of transportation like Buses, Auto Rickshaws etc.
The major sufferer of this strike is "Wage-basis worker (labour)". Labours in transportation line are on "Wage-basis system" and thereof are finding it very hard to survive.

13th April:
Co-operative Movement Chaos:
Jalgaon District is among one of the highest Co-operative movement region playing an important role in region's economy. The movement started with aim to provide people with alternate to Nationalised banks and getting easier soft-loans. The movement so started is now in pandemonium with a big question mark on city's major Co-operative banks and Credit Societies. State's Co-operative department has already initiated enquiries against many of the small level societies taking people's money by assuring them high returns and other facilities. With continued cases of irregularities in handling financial transactions, assigning loans and other issues, People in the region are loosing their confidence in region's co-operative movement.
The city's common person earlier badly trampled by Multi-level marketing fiasco is facing another issue of serious concern viz. "Returns Assurance" as he deposits in co-operative banks and credit societies. Therefore, we request everyone to check for authentic Government records and Credits and deposits status of the Institution before depositing amount in any of City's Co-operative Bank or Credit Society.

JCMC will seek more Water from MIDC:
In order to avoid any sort of Drinking water shortage in this summer, the JCMC administration has decided to seek extra Drinking water from MIDC. It has kept Dapora dam's water as reserve for Drinking and has already initiated movement to get more drinking water from MIDC.
Until now the JCMC is supplying 2-days alternative Drinking water in Jalgaon city while ¾ days in internal areas. However, some of the villages in the Jalgaon District are facing acute water shortage and have become Tanker dependant.

NMU gets Rs. 85 Lakhs Grants:
UGC has assigned a massive grant of Rs. 85 Lakhs to North Maharashtra University Jalgaon for initiating its various projects. The main highlights of the Grant include funds for installation and commissioning of "UGC Info net" network. The network will allow NMU to build its setup for high-speed Internet Connectivity via Leased Lines/ VSAT.
Other funding projects include Adult Education, Regular educational projects, and extending services.

Exhibition from tomorrow:
With stalls from around 150 products companies all around the region, the "Shagun" exhibition is starting from 14th April 2003 at City's centre point "G S Ground." Fun Zone, Food Park, shop stalls, jewellery stalls and other major items all at 1 spot remains the key highlight on the event.
The exhibition is a paid-entry exhibition open from 04pm until 10pm up to 19th April 2003.

12th April:
Central Railways starts various Vacation Special Trains:
Following heavy vacation response, the Indian Railways has started various vacation special trains. Some of the new trains announced for the vacation bypass through Jalgaon and Bhusaval stations but moreover all are main line regular route trains.
Jalgaon region expected 3-4 new routes trains on which they are suffering Bus travel Journey. There are around 20 Private Buses running every night from Jalgaon to Pune, so if at least one train passing Jalgaon until Pune could have added to comfort of people. Moreover, Trains like Bhusaval - Bikaner, Bhusaval - Pune were in great demand for people of the region.

Government Holidays:
Beginning from Sunday, there are three consecutive holidays in a row for all Central & State Government offices and Banks. Starting with 14th being Ambedkar Jayanti and 15th being Mahavir Jayanti are two consecutive holidays with Sunday.

11th April:
RBI dissolves JDCC Bank Board of Directors:
In an important move last evening, the Reserve Bank of India has dissolved Board of Directors of Jalgaon District Central Co-operative Bank (JDCC), the District's apex banking unit.
RBI has stated that due to irregularities, heavy outstanding, increasing Losses and NPA in the bank it has taken this action in accordance with State's Co-operative controller. Further, it has temporarily assigned Bank's charge to Jalgaon District Co-operative Co-Auditor.

Bhusaval heats up:
With thermometer crossing 43 marks in Bhusaval, the Bhusaval city is witnessing summer's highest temperature 43 degrees. Due to this extensive heat, the people in region are avoiding travel outside in the afternoon time and are using traditional heat-protection methodologies.
The Weather department has predicted a maximum of 48.2 degrees temperature in upcoming week for Bhusaval.

Five Days in a row Holidays:
April festivity is here. Most of the festivals falling in April are consecutive one and result in holidays to Government offices. Starting with 11th April - Ram Navami, 12th April - Second Saturday, 13th - Sunday, 14th - Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti up to 15th - Mahavir Jayanti all Government offices will remain closed.

MSEB begins extensive search operations:
Following increasing power theft percentage in the region, the State owned board has begun extensive search operations in the region. It has also announced customer reward programme for customers disclosing power theft on their own.
The team has arrested three farmers in Anturli region for power theft.

10th April:
Indo-American Cardiovascular Centre Inauguration tomorrow:
Stage is all set for inauguration of City's first Heart-care centre tomorrow. The centre facilitates 60-bed fully equipped hospital along with treatment for Heart Diseases, Coronary and Peripheral Angiography, Angioplasty, Balloon Metral Valvoplasty, Pacemaker Insertion, IABP insertion, Stress Tests, Eco-cardiography, Pathology.
The centre located in the heart of city is a Rs. 8 Crores venture maintained by Jalgaon native Dr. Khushal D. Patil. Therefore, now Jalgaon people no more need to go out to Mumbai and other places for heart related operations. The only challenge-facing centre would be strengthening Public - Doctor Relationship slanting over last few years in Jalgaon region. For more details please contact: 0257-2224777.

RL inaugurates Diamond showroom in Jalgaon:
City's Oldest Jewellery emporium RL group is inaugurating its Diamond Showroom in Jalgaon City tomorrow. The showroom will focus exclusive Diamond's Collection from all around.

09th April:
Jamner Election 2003:
The first ever-held Jamner Municipal Council election process has completed with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Candidate Raju Bohra winning by a margin of 688 votes over his nearest rival BJP candidate.
He secured 8922 votes while BJP's candidate Ishwar Wagh - 8234 votes, Shivsena Candidate Kailash Mali - 110 votes and SP candidate Shaikh Najim secured 408 votes. In ward members' election, NCP secured 13 out of 20 seats while BJP secured seven seats. Out of total polling, 17674 votes were valid while 691 votes turned invalid. The Post Jamner Violence Scenario along with current District situation has given this shock to BJP candidates in the election.
The new publicly elected first Council President Raju Bohra has expressed his deep gratitude for people of Jamner and has expressed his willingness to resolve over Jamner's Drinking water problem and other major issues.
Please click here to see detailed Election Report.

State to implement VAT from 01st June 2003:
The Maharashtra State ministry has finally decided to implement Value added Tax (VAT) with effect from 01st June 2003. The Maharashtra Finance Minister issued this note following 16-states Finance Minister's meet.
Following State Government's decision of no-change in VAT implementation policy, the State Business federation meeting will decide the future action plan for the state. The business community throughout the Country has marked strong protest to implement VAT in its current form.

Robbery in Chopda spreads panic in the region:
The adventurous robbery in Chopda's business family has spread panic in the region. A gang comprising five thieves attacked Chopda's Agrawal Family's house on 07th April mid-night. The gang robbed around Rs. 2.5 Lakhs Cash and Jewellery worth Rs. 1.5 Lakhs. As per witness information, all the gang members were 20-25 age group young chaps.
Further Police investigation is going on and as a precautionary measure; Police has sealed the Chopda City boundary.

Change in NMU DTL Examination Timetable:
North Maharashtra University Jalgaon has rescheduled its various examinations as follows. The MA examinations have begun from 9th April while Pharmacy from 11th April, MSC, B. Tech, MCM, MBA, M.Lib, DPA, MPM, LLB and BLS exams from 15th April 2003.
The Taxation Diploma exam DTL is on 10th April instead of earlier 7th April from 10am until 13pm.

Mob attacks Pachora MSEB Office:
Following hectic frequent Power cuts in the Pachora City, the mob attacked MSEB City Unit#1 and demonstrated their anger. The group broke down fixtures at MSEB office and exchanged hard words with MSEB official's on-duty.
Since start-up of this new heavy Power Cut Schedule, people in the region have a common feeling that "The power shortage that is being projected is falsified mathematics only and there is enough electricity in the region." The power cuts being made are following State-Level political pressures exhausting common person's life.

08th April:
Non-seasonal Raining in entire Khandesh:
Sudden raining in entire Khandesh region on last night has given extensive summer relief to people in the region. On the other hand, the raining caused damages to standing Mango and other crops in the region.
Due to this climate of the entire region has changed; temperature has fallen to 30+ levels instead of earlier 40+ levels.

Jamner Poll counting today:
Jamner Municipal Council poll counting process has begun on 08am today morning. Result is expected by evening.

Elections in six Village Panchayats in Jalgaon District:
Six Village Panchayats in Jalgaon District will undergo election process on 20th May 2003. It includes Adavad (Chopda), Vikhran (Erandol), Kalyanehol (Dharangaon), Vadhve (MuktaiNagar), and Kurhahardo & Jalchakra (Bodwad).
The EC will notify this election on 21st April 2003. Candidates can fill up forms up to 05th May, withdraw forms until 08th May, polling on 20th May and finally counting on 21st May 2003.

07th April:
Jamner election marks 76% polling:
The Jamner Municipal Council election has shown tremendous poll turnout of 76% with no incidence of violence reported anywhere. Poll counting will begin tomorrow morning with results expected by tomorrow evening.

MTS examination on 26th April 2003:
The Maharashtra Talent Search (MTS) examination is scheduled on 26th April 2003. In all 2800, students are appearing from Jalgaon District at various centres throughout the District.

MSEB announces Customer rewarding schemes:
Following increasing power theft in the region MSEB has announced new plans for rewarding customers using power by theft. Under new scheme, residential and business customers of MSEB can now declare their power theft by paying a nominal amount in form of additional charge. The Board will give authorised connection to them within 7 days of depositing this amount.
MSEB has also announced Agriculture development schemes that will facilitate farmers for easy process to get new connections and declare unauthorised power use.

06th April:
Jamner Municipal Council Election today:
The much-awaited Jamner Council election is going on today. The election polling is from morning 7.30am until 5.30pm. Poll Counting is on 08th April and results will be out by evening.
The EC has made all relevant arrangements for smooth conduct of the election process. In all four candidates are trying their fate for the post of Council President.

JCMC calls for Jalgaon City beautification proposal:
JCMC has issued a public note urging social organisations to come forward and join with JCMC for beautifying Jalgaon city. It has notified five major centre points in the city for beautification. Detailed layout of these points is available with JCMC office.
So now, when you walk or drive across city and see something new, do not get surprised it is a new effort to revamp city. JCMC has also called for tenders for various roads rebuilding and coating.

Jewellery Fashion Show in Jalgaon:
For the first time in Jalgaon city, the RL group of Jalgaon has organised a Jewellery Fashion Show in Jalgaon on 08th April 2003. India fame models will exhibit various latest Jewellery varieties in this show. The group has shown intention to start up "Diamond Showroom" in Jalgaon city soon.

Dhule Municipal Corporation formation issue:
The Dhule Municipal Corporation formation issue is on hearing at Aurangabad bench of Mumbai High Court. The result of this case will be out soon.

05th April:
Stage all set for Jamner Council Election 2003:
The EC is all set to conduct fair election in Jamner Municipal Council on Sunday 06th April 2003. It has appointed 205 people staff for smooth conduct of the election process. Various ranks Police officers are specially deployed in the region to control if any incidences throughout the election process.
All four political parties whose candidature is for Council president post have exerted extreme efforts to take the best advantage of current Jamner. Local news media is full of impugn against each other. It is now on to public to decide fate of Jamner city.
The DM has issued an order for closure of wine shops in Jamner council limits for 3 days i.e. 5th, 6th and 8th April 2003.

Jalgaon MSEB gets 36 Crores State Funding for modernisation:
MSEB Jalgaon unit has received a funding of Rs. 36 Crores from State Government under APDRP (Accelarated Power Development Reforms Programme) for modernisation and upgradation of its technical infrastructure in the region.
The programme includes Starting up of new power generation centres, replacing faulty meters, removing faulty cables, full computerisation of electricity bills generation etc. in upcoming 18 months in 2 phases.

04th April:
JCMC Administrator orders enquiry into Jalgaon Municipal Council's Financial Transactions:
The JCMC Administrator and DM has ordered enquiry into dissolved Jalgaon Municipal Council's financial transactions. The financial enquiry will be for the period from last audit until 21st March 2003.
JCMC has inaugurated Public Grievances Cell to register and resolve common person's issues related to local Government. The JCMC Joint Administrator will hear issues everyday from 04pm until 06pm.

Jamner election heats up:
With Jamner Council election about to arrive, the political environment in the region is heating up. Every major political party is using most of the media to advertise negatives of anti-parties and thereof urging people to vote for them.
This Jamner election is a first major election after 18th June 2002 Jamner violence. Therefore political parties using anti-religion feelings as a mean for vote bank would be a commonly seen phenomenon.
We request Jamner people to exercise their right to vote because this is the only way we can revolutionise our area.

03rd April:
Jalgaon District's 79 Villages in turns "Water-Short":
It is just a beginning of intense summer; around 79 villages in Jalgaon District are reportedly in acute water shortage. The District Authority announced this last evening and implied Maharashtra Ground Water Regulation Act 1993 in the region for 2003-04 summers.
The Regulation bans digging on well in 500mtrs distance from natural water source, it also allows water supply usage within 1km periphery of water supply source only in the affected village. Moreover, if a private well is causing water shortage/ improper supply in the particular region then the DM has power to seal it.
In Jalgaon City, until now the water supply conditions remains normal but as the summer progresses it will be tough for people to get water.

02nd April:
Business community rolls back Strike:
In an important decision announced later in noon, the State Federation of Business community has announced for roll back of current indefinite strike called from today. The federation has reversed strike following State Government's view to announce VAT implementation status on 08th April 2003.

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Business community intensify their protest: Indefinite Business strike call from today:
Considering the situation that State Government is not listening to Business community, the federation of state-level business community has announced indefinite Business Strike with effect from 02nd April 2003.
The 2-day stir went on peacefully and business community formed a rally to Sales Tax Office in Jalgaon handing over their protest note against VAT. The Statewide indefinite strike will not only paralyse common person life but also result in heavy taxation and transaction loss to Government as well. Government on the other hand says that it will finalise the VAT implementation date by 08th April 2003.
All business unions throughout Jalgaon District have supported this indefinite strike called by State Federation of Business community. District Business Confederation has already issued press notes for its members to support the indefinite strike.
This is for the first time since years that such a massive business community protest is being exhibited Nationwide.

DM enforces Section 37(1) and 37(3) in District:
In order to maintain Law & Order situation in the District on eve of various festivals throughout the April month, the DM has enforced Section 37(1) and Section 37(3) of Bombay Police Act, 1951.
The Authority has also issued orders for Closure of meat Markets on 11th and 15th April on the eve of Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti.

01st April:
State defers VAT implementation until President Clearance:
The Maharashtra State Government has decided to defer its Value Added Tax implementation from 01st April 2003 following President's clearance still pending. The State is expecting to implement the new VAT policy with effect from 01st May 2003.
Meanwhile, the business community strike continues for the second day. With more than 80% shops closed on year-end, the business community is seeing this strike as a major pressure on State Government to rethink its policy to implement VAT. The strike continued for the second week has caused heavy loss of financial transactions as well as loss of revenue for the state.

JCMC Mayor Post reserved for Ladies candidate:
The State Government in a draw of various Municipal Corporation mayor posts has declared Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation Mayor Post as a Ladies (Open Category) reserved post. The JCMC election process will be accomplished in coming 6 months and the very first Mayor Post will be reserved for Ladies.
This draw selection has created a curious environment in Jalgaon Politics as the City politics is male-dominant. Therefore, the First lady Mayor even if selected will probably be just an office holder rather than a strong-mover that our Jalgaon is in desperate need of.

MSEB issues notices to JCMC and various Municipal Councils:
The State Electricity board has issued notices to JCMC and various other Municipal Councils in Jalgaon District following outstanding payment of electricity bills. If these councils do not make payments in time, it would cut down the power supply resulting in severe inconvenience to common person.
The MSEB in its monthly Energy account for January 2003 has shown 53% power loss in Supply Distribution chain. It means that the Power theft in the region is increasing tremendously and if the board does not take precautionary measures our region will soon be like that of UP & Bihar were only 4/6 Power supply is provided.

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