March 2003

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31st March:
Business strike today and 01st April:
All India Business community has called for Business strike today and 01st April 2003 protesting the Value added Tax (VAT). Entire Jalgaon District businesses including Cinema Theatres and excluding medicine dealers are participating in this strike.

Jalgaon's two Industries honoured with Export Awards:
Jalgaon based Jain Processed foods has won four Awards and Kogta Import Export Pvt Ltd has won Two Awards being Best Exporters from Maharashtra in their business category.

Jamner Elections: 70 Candidates to try their fate on 06th April 2003:
In all 70 candidates are trying their in upcoming Jamner Municipal Council Elections scheduled on 06th April 2003. The 24k official population Jamner city has 6 wards and 46 polling centres for smooth conduct of the election process. The poll counting will begin on 08th April and results will be out by evening.
We request all eligible voters to poll in the elections, as Election is the only way of selecting right candidate for your ward and deciding fate of your city.

30th March:
Business strike on 31st and 01st April 2003:
In order to protest the newly proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) the business community throughout the India has called for 2-day strike on 31st and 01st April 2003. Jalgaon District Business Confederation has supported this strike call and has called for all business houses to shut down their business activity on these days.
The strike called for second time in these days has generated a huge loss for business community and Government revenues. Nevertheless, Government seems to have no interest in resolving this VAT issue by discussing with Business associations.

Co-operative banks to remain open today:
Considering the heavy March-end rush, the Co-operative banks in Jalgaon District are open today while nationalised Banks have weekend today. All Banks will continue their routine work on 31st March until 5pm in the evening for Government work and until 3pm for regular business.

Change of Telephone numbers in Pachora:
BSNL Jalgaon has installed a new RSU II Telephone exchange in Pachora City. The new telephone exchange will be activate from tonight and will have various facilities for STD dynamic lock etc. Due to this new exchange, Pachora telephones starting from 240 and 241 will change to 243 as per their new public note. We are in process of updating our Online Telephone directory and this updating will be available soon.

MSRTC urges JCMC to take over Public Transportation charge:
The State Transport Department has urged newly formed Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation (JCMC) to take over charge of its Public Transportation services. The State Transport department is offering public transportation in the city currently.
Remarkable to note Jalgaon city is among one of the cities that requires high cost of transportation. Public service buses are never a mainline of public transportation in Jalgaon. If this JCMC administration wants to achieve public honour then they have this service as the best opportunity to prove.
They can like Kolkata and other cities start up large number of buses with good frequency at various high traffic points. This will not only save public cost of transportation but will add to their convenience. Currently Auto-Rickshaws remain the main transportation vehicle for ordinary public and it has very high cost of transportation.

SBI launches its ATM service on Bhusaval Railway Station:
The State Bank of India has launched its ATM service on Bhusaval Railway Station. SBI A/c holders can withdraw cash up to Rs. 10k using this ATM.

Adgaon taluka Chopda wins Village Cleanliness Drive Award:
Adgaon from Chopda taluka has won the State Government run Village Cleanliness drive Award for year 2002. This is for the second time in last three years Jalgaon District has won this prestigious state Award in Nashik Division. Last year Rajvad from Parola taluka won this award. The Award comprises of Rs. 10 Lakhs Cash Prize along with State Certification.

29th March:
Water shortage begins in District:
With intense summer ahead, the Drinking water shortage has begun in various parts of District. Currently 9 villages in District are on Tanker supply and District administration has taken 39 well into possession to control the situation. Moreover, various areas are getting spoiled water supply affecting health.
Interesting to see is at this stage both District administration as well as City Corporation administration are in one hand i.e. DM. Severe issues like drinking water supply and other important aspects will demonstrate his managerial capabilities and synchronisation in District and city administration which is a real tough job.

Mute Protest rally to protest ongoing USA - IRAQ war:
All political parties came together and participated in a mute rally to protest the ongoing USA - IRAQ war. The rally concluded with humble request to world leaders to go ahead and stop the war bloodshed causing lives of thousands of people around the world.
In another move, a group of protesters burnt effigy of US president stating their protest against the war.

Jalgaon's four honoured by Agriculture Awards:
Maharashtra State Agriculture Community has honoured 21 personalities throughout the State by Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Agriculture honour for year 2002-03. This include 4 personalities from Jalgaon District namely Dr. Prabhakar Ramchandra Mahajan Jalgaon, Prakashrao Madhavrao Deshmukh from Parola taluka's Sarola, Dr Suresh Pundit Borole Chopda and Dilip K Mahadik Palaskhede Parola.

LIC Jalgaon now links with the nation:
The LIC Branch of Jalgaon is live now with entire Nation by means of its Metro Area Network (MAN) inaugurated last day. This networking will enable the branch in collecting efficient data related to policies throughout the country.

28th March:
Jalgaon District Business Strike:
The 27th March 2003 called a day Strike by Jalgaon district business confederation has been successful. Most of the shops throughout the District remained closed and businessperson participated in large in meet called. The meet unanimously resolved, "State should not implement VAT till it's cleared throughout the Country."
However, on the other side State passed the VAT bill in Assembly with some minor corrections. It has excluded Sugar and Clothing as it already has two major taxes from centre. The VAT issue seems to be burning throughout the Country with most of the states in dilemma to implement it or not?

District council presents its Budget 2003:
The Jalgaon District Council (ZP) has presented its Budgeting for year 2003-04. The 20 Crores 41 Lakhs budget has shown one Lakh 74 Thousand balance in hand. Key highlights of Budget includes Rs. 10 Lakhs fund for families of Army man who devoted their life for Country. The Agriculture motivating budget also has proposed for Outstanding Farmers of the District and installation of various Agricultural equipments in the region. It also has declared awarding outstanding students in Merit list and various schemes for backward community.
The Budget has given no allocations for long term planning of Water resources, improving employment opportunities in the District, and aiding Government schools and has focussed more on public honour rather than public convenience.

Chinawal's Dnyandev Ganpat Mahajan honoured with "Udyan Pundit":
The State Government has announced Prizes for Outstanding contribution to the field of floriculture and Gardening. Dnyandev Ganpat Mahajan from Raver taluka's Chinawal village has bagged the Award for year 2002-03.
The Award comprises of 15,000 Cash, Medal, Certification, and State Chancellor will honour the awards soon.

Call for nominations in "Computer Literacy Excellence Awards":
The District Education officer has called for Schools nomination for "Computer Literacy Excellence Awards" on State Level. The Award comprises of Rs. 10 Lakhs, 7.5 Lakhs, 5 Lakhs First, Second and Third Prize on National level and Rs. 1.50 Lakhs First Prize on State Level.
All Secondary and Higher Secondary schools providing IT as a optional subject can apply for the award in prescribed form available with the said office.

Bari Community group marriage event:
The Bari Youth unit is organising a Bari Community group marriage event on 13th April 2003. The new couples will get useful home items along with PPF and gifts from other individuals. Those who wish to marry in this event shall contact 2234646 or 2281228 for more details and schedule of the event.

27th March:
Of Taxes and Business:
A Business community is an essential nerve of a nation. It plays an effective and most important role of prospering national wealth and providing employment opportunity to millions of people. Government right from beginning has non-uniform Taxation policies for business community. It does depend more on whose ruling rather than who is giving your people bread.
Every ruling political party has given different taxation policy in its annual budget planning depending on how it is going to impact on their vote bank rather than what impact it is going to cause on society. No one has shown vision beyond vote bank and has harassed business community from time to time. "If you have favourable ruling party and/ or you are able to fulfil thy requisites you have a positive favour," otherwise you have to face changing taxation policies and troubles thereof.
A Business running needs to tackle three Governments at a time viz. Local Government, State Government and Central Government. Interestingly all these have different policies for taxation and different revenue generation techniques and most of the time being opposite Political parties, have no/ lesser facilities to offer to business community. Positive synchronisation of all these three is necessary for a healthier and cost effective business running. Local Taxes, Octroi, State Taxes, Central Taxes, Income Tax and apart from these Service Tax, Excise are such 'n' taxes that not only increases Customer burden but also officials rule over business community. An average businessperson has to bow down to Government officials increasing demands.
In today's changing arena, our Government should make a bold initiative. It should officially induct a group of Business community into Budget Formation process. The group apart from easing and making uniform taxation policy should minimise the rate increase effect on customers. It should also decrease the Transfer period of Government officials from 3-years to 1.5 or 2 years period.

Business Strike & meet today:
Jalgaon District Business Confederation has called for a day Strike today to protest Government's policies on newly imposed Value added Tax (VAT) and has called for a meet. More than 10000 businesspersons will attend the meet to start with inauguration of New Dana Bazaar at Bambhori village in Paldhi region.
All Businesses excluding Medical retail outlets will remain closed today throughout Jalgaon District to protest anti-business policies of Government.

District Council Budget today:
Jalgaon District Council (Jilha Parishad) President will today present its Budget for year 2003-04. The budget is expected to announce various new amendments and development works aid, Road Work and Teachers Transfers.

Cricket enthusiast Training:
Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune has organised Cricket Training and preliminary exam on 09th April 2003 at Pune. Jalgaon District Cricket Association has called for Cricket Training enthusiast for participation in this event. The applications should reach the said office by 30th March 2003. For more details of the event contact: 9422278936

Tennis Ball Cricket Competition:
Jilha Peth Cricket Association is organising a Tennis-Ball Cricket competition from 30th March 2003. The Competition attracts prizes of Rs. 5001, 2501 and 501/- for First, Second and third winners respectively. It also includes "Man of the Series" award for outstanding player in the Tournament.

26th March:
District Business Strike tomorrow:
The Jalgaon District Business Confederation has called for a day Strike to protest newly imposed Value Added Taxation (VAT) with effect from 01st April 2003.
The Confederation has also invited its members for a meet to discuss future policy and inaugurate "New Dana Bazaar" at Bambhori in Paldhi region. The business community has expressed deep concerns about imposing VAT as it would increase End-user customer cost by more than 10-20% and also increase the Government Officer's intervention in business.
Entire Maharashtra business will mark 01st April 2003 as "Black Day" to protest this new VAT Tax.

NMU removes 6 Professors Degrees:
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon has removed degrees of six professors on finding guilty on charges of getting duplicate Doctorate Degrees.

Jamner Municipal Council Election:
The final scenario of Jamner Municipal Council election is out. There are in all 66 candidates for 20 ward members' posts and 4 members for the post of Council President.

US - IRAQ war protest rally:
Jalgaon City women gathered and formed an ongoing US - IRAQ War Protest rally in Jalgaon. The bloodshed and war has tortured human values and be immediately stopped.

24th March:
Bhusaval heats up with summer:
Since last 3 years, Bhusaval is highest temperature zone in Jalgaon District in summer. It touches maximum of 48 marks in full summer these years.
This year also Bhusaval is heating up with thermometer scale touching 42 marks just at March end. This April and May is going to be deadly difficult for people of Bhusaval.

All Medical stores to remain closed today:
All India Medical Dealers Association has announced 1-day business strike on 25th March 2003, today for its various demands. Demands include removing VAT on retail medicine, Selling Medicines on MRP and removal of Air-conditioned Medical Shop clause in the act.

North Maharashtra University Examinations begins:
Various examinations for the academic year 2002-03 have began in NMU area. In all 96507 students' area appearing for 80 different courses excluding Engineering. NMU is conducting examinations in 3 phases. Second phase will begin from 01st April while Engineering Exams will begin in May.
It has appointed four flying squads for controlling copying throughout the exam period. Every College Principal will be "Chief Conductor" of the examination of that College.

Jalgaon District's 13 students selected for NTS exam:
Jalgaon District's 13 students have been selected for State level National Talent Search (NTS) examination. It includes 11 from Jalgaon City and one each from Bhusaval and Nandre (Pachora Taluka).
NTS Final examination is scheduled on 11th May 2003 at Shri Raja Shivaji School, Hindu Colony Mumbai - 4. For more details of the examination, contact District Primary Education Officer.

23rd March:
Of Festivity and Cricketing:
May be the results of World Cup final match in favour of Australia, our Jalgaonities enjoyed the best of cricketing spirit throughout the District. Various groups organised live large-screen relay for public enjoyment at various locations throughout the District.
India's defeat in the World Cup Final disappointed huge supporter's base but it is for sure that the Cricketing extravaganza reunites entire India.

Strike on 27th March:
The association of businesses in Jalgaon has called for strike on 27th March 2003 protesting for implementation of Value added Tax. The strike call has evoked 100% positive response from all business associations as every one is feeling that this taxation will low down businesses and add to Government officials continuous harassments.

Educational tour for HSC Students:
Malhar Communications Jalgaon has organised an Educational tour for aspirant Engineering students in the NMU region. The tour will include Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar regions engineering college's trip. This e-tour will inform various facilities, laboratory details, and prospectus of college.
For more details of the event contact: Malhar: 2227892/ 95, Mahavir Classes: 2233773

22nd March:
Best wishes for our Pride Indian Team:
Entire India wishes its pride Indian Cricket Team best of Cricket winning experience for Australia - India World Cup Final match today.
Various NGO and social groups have organised free Full-Screen display of this final match using projectors at various locations throughout the Jalgaon district. Different companies and businesses have launched various schemes if India wins the World Cup 2003.

Be aware: Summer heating up:
With March end, Jalgaon's summer has started to spread up. Temperature is rising up every day making day-to-day work highly difficult in noontime. Since last 2 days Jalgaon, region's temperature has shown high alert increase making road drive highly difficult and anti-health. Drinking water issue and frequent power cuts are going to make life in region more difficult this summer. Bhusaval region is also among one of the highest temperature zone in the district where temperature touches 48.
Use of heat-protection techniques is highly recommended if you are driving or moving out in noontime especially in period from 1pm until 4pm.

Jalgaon Municipal Corporation:
The newly formed Jalgaon Municipal Corporation has same existing boundaries as municipal council. The currently geographical boundary of Jalgaon City is 68.78sqkm that is 7 x 10 Kms boundary. The newly formed Corporation is likely to have 7-8 more wards and induction of around 20-30 villages and towns nearby.

Court orders 5 days PC to Ex-Council president:
The District Court has ordered Police Custody of 5 days to Ex-Council president held on charges of corruption. He will be in PC until 26th March 2003.

All India Pharmacy stores to remain closed on 25th March:
Following various demands relating to retail medical stores, the All India Medical stores will remain closed on 25th March 2003 as a protest. Main demands includes removal of VAT on MRP of medicines, removal of full Air-conditioning of Medical retail outlets and making MRP as a standard rate for medicines inclusive of all taxes.

21st March:
State notifies formal conversion of Jalgaon Municipal Council into Corporation:
The State Government in its order issued last evening formally converted Jalgaon Municipal Council into Jalgaon Municipal Corporation with effect from 21st March 2003. The 4 page ordered received at DM Office, Jalgaon has ordered DM to take over charge of newly formed Jalgaon Municipal Corporation and initiate further activities.
Therefore, the existing Jalgaon Municipal Council has dissolved and Jalgaon Municipal Corporation has formed. Now the elections of corporation members will begin in coming 6 months.
Anti-corruption bureau team from Aurangabad arrested Jalgaon's Ex-Council president on charges of taking Rs. 10 Lakhs bribe from an Industrialist. The arrest came on the same day when the corporation announcement. Following alleged involvement into corruption issue, the BJP has expelled him from party.
Octroi and other taxes will be in effect soon with announcement of Corporation.

Jalgaon District's 42 Village Panchayat results announced:
The election results of Jalgaon District's 42 Village Panchayats have been declared. The election results have evoked mixed results for political parties.

MuktaiNagar Bus stand shifted:
The MSRTC has shifted MuktaiNagar Bus stand to new location with effect from 22nd March 2003. A group of people protesting the shifting have launched litigation in Aurangabad High Court. The Court will hear the case on 31st March 2003.

NMU Budget 2003 announced:
The North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon has announced its budget for the academic year 2003-04. The Rs 2 Crores 98 Lakhs 50 thousand-deficit budget has proposed various new amendments for the year. Three New departments are also starting this year namely Competition Examinations, Law, and Social Science.

20th March :
Come on India: We want World Cup 2003:
Will India's charismatic Victory over Kenya in Semi-finals, the entire Indian Public is holding its breath for the biggest match against Australia.
On its victory over Kenya and entry into finals, the Jalgaon people celebrated the eve by fireworks. Come on Indian Team, we want this World Cup 2003 and our best of Cricketing wishes are with you to bring home the biggest award for the Cricketing and repeat 20 years back history.

Jalgaon Corporation formation issue: State Government decision likely today:
After presenting the State Government Budget for 2003-04, the State Government is likely to announce today the decision to incorporate Municipal Corporation in Jalgaon.

Post offices to remain open until 5pm on 31st March:
All Post offices will remain open until 5pm on 31st March 2003. The department has urged people to invest more and more in various schemes with assurance of safe returns.

BSNL MuktaiNagar Cellone service problem:
The BSNL MuktaiNagar Cellone Customers are facing problems due to improper network connectivity in Cellone network. For the whole day on 20th March, the Cellone service remained non-functional.

19th March :
Business strike on 27th March:
The Jalgaon District business confederation has called for a day strike on 27th March 2003 to protest against Central Government's new Value Added Tax Policy (VAT). The strike earlier scheduled for today has extended following meeting of district business community on 27th March 2003.
The business community has stated that enforcing of VAT will lead to increase in retail prices of all the products as every product passes through various wholesalers, agencies, retailers etc. They are also demanding for removing "Jail" clause for non-compliance of the act.

Jamner Election:
As reported earlier, the Jamner council election process is underway. Out of applications received until now, five of President's post and 94 of ward member post stands rejected.
As the time is progressing, the Jamner elections are becoming more and more issue of discussion for the District community.

Short circuit causes telephones hang up:
The BSNL Jalgaon fire security system had a test when a sudden fire caught Accounts officer, Computer of BSNL. The fire security system sounded beep in exchange and immediately all exchange supply switches turned off to avoid casualty. The power off caused hanging up of more than 20000 telephones in OCB exchanges (numbers starting from 223 & 224) for more than an hour.

Elections for 42 Village Panchayat in Jalgaon District:
Election is underway for 42 Village Panchayat in Jalgaon District. Counting process will begin on 21st march morning and results will be out by noon.
The fifth phase of VP elections will begin in District from 24th March comprising of 15 VP elections.

Jalgaon's youth drown in Manyarkheda Lake:
Jalgaon's ninth Class student Dnyaneshwar Ashok Borse (15) was drown in Manyarkheda Lake when he was bathing at the bank of lake. He went to Manyarkheda for playing with his friends there.

ST Bus collides with DM's Car:
The Vadali - Vavadda run ST bus collided with Jalgaon District Magistrate's Car on Vadali Cross near Bhadgaon. The collision resulted in damages to DM's car and injured his security Guard. However, no casualty caused to ST passengers and DM.

18th March :
Holi Greetings:
EJalgaon.com Team wishes all its visitors a wonderful joyous Holi and Dhulivandan.

Jamner Council elections:
Until now, 20 candidates have filed their applications for the post of Council president and 176 candidates have filed for ward members. There are in all six wards and 20 ward members' posts in Jamner City.

SSC Examinations continues:
SSC examinations throughout the Jalgaon District continue with 12 students debarred from appearing in examination. Cheating and copying remains the ultimate challenge for flying squads and examination controllers.
Meanwhile HSC exams are over and students are in mood of enjoyment and holidays.

17th March :
Holi and Dhulivandan celebrations in Jalgaon:
Entire Jalgaon district is celebrating today the traditional festival of Holi and Dhulivandan, the colour festivals on tomorrow. The District Police has called for three SRP companies to control the security of the District and has applied tight security measures to control any unwanted issue thereof.

Admissions in junior, Senior Nursery and Play schools begin in Jalgaon:
With current educational year about to end, heavy rush has began for the upcoming educational year admissions. With more and more awareness in parents for providing the best of education to his/ her child, the English medium remains the most favoured choice. These schools also have made enough arrangements for taking advantage of rush. First time admission for a parent can cost a donation of around 5k to 10k depending on type of school he is going for.

16th March :
"Jalgaon will get Drinking water supply until June," says DM:
The Jalgaon District Magistrate has convinced people of Jalgaon that they will get regular water supply until June end. The District authority has planned for proper management of water resources available and has urged people to avoid misuse of water.

NMU begins enquiry into bogus Doctorate degrees:
The North Maharashtra University Jalgaon has served notices to seven professors holding Doctorate in the NMU area to show proper authenticity of their degrees. These seven professors have acquired their fake Doctorate degrees from other states like Bihar and are currently serving in various colleges under NMU.
The NMU VC will give his final judgement in regards of their verification on 22nd March 2003. These fake degrees have demoted NMU Jalgaon's educational standards on one side while professors are loosing their images amongst students.

Petrol and Diesel Prices hikes again:
Following increase in petroleum, products prices in International market, the petrol rates have hiked up by 1.59 while 1.09 in diesel.

15th March :
Jalgaon Municipal Council General Meeting concludes:
The Jalgaon Municipal Council's general meeting called to form opinion on the formation of Corporation in Jalgaon has concluded with mixed reactions from Political parties.
The ruling BJP party says that it will go with State Government's decision while opposition parties have shown protest to formation of corporation in Jalgaon. Independent candidates have given green signal to formation.
Apart from Corporation formation issue, the meeting unanimous decided to Award Rs. 1,111,111/- to Indian Cricket Team if they win the World Cup 2003 competition. Jalgaon Council will be the only council in India to do so.
Why not we focus on our problems and issues and go on doing things not at all required by the Governing Authority? The earlier rulers took Airport development and running work and now this Awarding. If we use this amount in resolving people's Water, road and other problems, how useful it could be for them?

Seminar for unemployed youth by ITI:
The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) has organised a seminar for unemployed youth on 20th March 2003, 11am. The seminar will guide usefulness of various technical courses in earning bread for unemployed youth.

14th March :
Khandesh Mill case hearing on Monday:
The Mumbai High Court will hear Khandesh Mill case on Monday.

Power problem creates panic among Jalgaon people:
With almost 4 hours of intensive power cut throughout the day in Jalgaon, life is becoming difficult for people. The increasing temperature and decreasing supply of water is adding to problems of day-to-day life in Jalgaon.
The "Roti, Kapda aur Makan" equation seems to be changing to "Water, Electricity and job."

Police declares Red-Alert in Jalgaon:
Following Bomb-blast in Mumbai Local train, the District Police has sounded "Red-Alert" in entire State. District Police from State Authority received this instruction on last night.

Police implies 37(1) and 37(3) in Jalgaon:
In order to maintain Law & Order situation in Jalgaon District, the DM has implied Sections 37(1) and 37(3) of Bombay Police Act, 1951 in Jalgaon District with effect from 13th March until 27th March 2003.

13th March :
Mumbai High Court to hear Khandesh Mill issue:
Khandesh Mill employees association has filed writ petition in Mumbai High Court for non-justified valuation by DRT, Aurangabad for the mill. The Court will hear the matter today.

Income Tax raids and surveys continue:
Its Year-end, March ending is here. The IT Department sleuths have began their extensive operations to achieve year-end targets for the District. Right from this week beginning, they are conducting Surveys, raids on various large-scale organisations to complete their targets.

MuktaiNagar Taluka Village Panchayat will now become Municipal Council:
Maharashtra State Government in its latest notification has announced conversion of all Taluka Level Village Panchayat into Municipal Council. MuktaiNagar is one such taluka, and the conversion process is underway within 6 months.

Marathon and cycling competition in Jalgaon:
The District Sports Authority has organised a District level Marathon and cycling competition on 25th and 26th March 2003. The competition attracts cash prizes along with certification. For more information, contact District Sports Authority Office, Jalgaon.

12th March :
Important notice for SSC & HSC Students:
Due to Government holiday on 14th March on the eve of "Moharrum", the scheduled paper on 14th will now be on 15th March same timing.

Traffic branch calls for comments and objections:
Jalgaon Traffic control branch has called for comments and objections relating to conversion of "Khwajamiya to Court Road" into One-way road and starting up P1/ P2 system in heavily crowded Dana Bazaar area within 15 days.

BSNL Jalgaon announces new timing for Telephone bill:
Considering upcoming summer temperature, the BSNL Jalgaon has changed timings for telephone bills payment. Now telephone bills can be paid from 08am until 13pm on all working days and 8am to 11.30am on Saturday.
BSNL Jalgaon telecom circle has converted existing SBM exchange to a new RSU Telephone exchange at Bhadgaon and therefore all the users of Bhadgaon telephone exchange will now be able to avail of various facilities like dynamic locking, call forwarding etc. There will be no number change due to this new exchange.

11th March :
Jalgaon's Khandesh Mill issue:
Khandesh mill, Jalgaon's star attraction industry years before has now been taken over by a Mumbai based company in Court settlement. The mill since 1984 was under Court's proceeding and bank's hypothecation and stopped its production in 1978 following fire.
The mill employed more than 1000 people in its run-time and was one of the major cotton products industries.
Aurangabad's DRT finally issued its order on 17th February 2003 selling the 50 acres of Khandesh Mill on Rs. 75918000/- to a Mumbai based real estate company.

Jalgaon Municipal council's General meeting on 14th March:
Jalgaon Municipal council has called its General meeting on 14th March 2003 as per order received from State Government. The meeting will discuss formation of Corporation in Jalgaon.

10th March :
Fire breaks out in Footwear store:
A sudden fire in footwear store in Mansingh Market near Railway station in Jalgaon caused financial loss of around 20 Lakhs. Ten Fire fighters controlled the fire in around 2 hours. The reasons behind fire are still unknown.

Important notice for HSC examination candidates:
Education board has called for those students whose practical examinations of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is pending yet to appear in Nandinibai Girls Junior College on following time schedule along with necessary documents.
Physics: 19th march - 09am to 12pm, Chemistry: 20th March - 09am to 12pm and Biology: 21st March - 09am to 12pm.

09th March :
Bhusaval Temple issue resolves:
Following political touch to situation arising after Municipal council's staff moving wrongly formed "Shiva Temple" in Khadka area of Bhusaval, entire city has been in tension since last 2 days. A group of political figures protested against the move and marked it as "Anti" move, the ruling Council president clarified the stand and assured them for a newer and bigger location for temple in the city. A group of people protesting the council stand used stone pelting on an area to demonstrate their anger.
However, the entire situation is under control with assurance from council president and city is back to its normal life.

MJ College's three students honoured with Gold Medal:
MJ students have a cheer in 11th Convocation ceremony held by North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. NMU honoured three MJ students with Gold medal for their outstanding Curriculum profile. Sanjay Chinchole (MA), Sheetal Chauthani (M. Com.) and Pratibha Danej (T Y B Com.) are three stars from MJ who are conferred with these Gold medals.

08th March :
Gear up Lady of today:
We are at first footstep of new millennium and lady of today has big job to do. Today's Lady is no more a home-maker only, she has 'n' tasks to do apart from her family life she has key challenges like building up her own identity, helping her family grow and aiding to growth of each and every member.
In our Indian joint family culture and strong relationship bonding, she plays a major role in handling family emotions and maintaining prosperity. With increasing awareness and use of Internet media, she can earn side by side while doing her home-work.
Ladies are good learners, they grasp changes pretty quickly and therefore they have a crucial role to play in the field of marketing consumer segment products. Soon we will find at least 30-40% employment share of women in each and every retail segment outlets due to this special ability. Moreover they can demonstrate their skills in the field of Education and Customer Support.
For Indian lady, she still is on the verge of recovering from past era. NGO's have big role to play. We need to revolutionise Indian Lady's life. If we go to areas like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, we will see increasing number of crimes against women. They are forced to live under hypertension and mental stress and don't have their own identity. It's now all upon today's women, they have to educate tomorrow's lady and flourish their upcoming challenging life.
We salute today's woman on the eve of Woman's Day 2003!

North Maharashtra Level Business Federation meeting on 27th March 2003:
The Jalgaon District Business Federation is hosting a North Maharashtra Level Business meet of business community on 27th March 2003. The meeting will discuss various issues like VAT, Octroi, and Corporation formation.
Along with other discussions it will also inaugurate the New Dana Bazaar at nearby Bambhori Village in Dharangaon Taluka following Octroi related problems. The new market will be completed in the span of 2-3 years and is being operated on NPNL basis. It will have around 1200 shops including Bank's extension counters, Buses facility and transportation for ease of business transporters.

Seminar on Education and Immigration to Canada, NZ, USA and UK:
A Nashik based Consultancy Company has organised a free seminar on 09th March 2003 at Hotel Royal Palace for information and queries related to Education and Immigration in Canada, NZ, USA and UK.
It has urged for aspirant students and person to take advantage of this seminar.

SSC Examination:
In its continued effort to minimise and end the Cheating and copying process in SSC examination the District Police has held 110 people in connection. 30 Students have been debarred from examination following their involvement in copying.

07th March :
Power Problem sores normal life:
The MSEB's newly announced bumper power reduction plan for summer is causing deep troubles throughout the Jalgaon District. Under new programme daily 4 hours compulsory power cut is paralysing day-to-day activities of public.
Various groups of people, political parties have protested against the ongoing power cut system and have demanded for regular power supply.
Drinking water and power supply both remains the essential items to survive in harsh Jalgaon summer and Government officials are snatching up this essentiality from common man.

State Government calls from Council General Body opinion:
In a starter to form Corporation in Jalgaon, the State Government has urged for opinion from Jalgaon Municipal Council's General Body within 7 days.

Jamner heats up with shops-closure:
With Jamner's public elected leader surrendering himself in Court for being accused as key in activating Jamner Violence, the entire Jamner city businesses were closed for the whole day.

06th March :
SSC examination begins in the District:
Among tight security arrangements and bar code system, the SSC board examination has begun on 05th March 2003 throughout the Jalgaon District.
The board exam supervisors have suspended 11 students in concern with cheating, copying at various centres.

Dhule's Oil Traders on protest:
Dhule's all Oil Traders are on protest strike today following Centre's new initiative to impose 8% excise duty on branded sealed refined Oil & Sunflower.

05th March :
Jalgaon temperature falls down: Summer blaze bestows winter Cold:
Since last 24 hours, the Jalgaon District is facing a sudden temperature change. A day before the minimum temperature scale was above 20 and today its just 13. This sudden climatic change is causing regular health troubles like cold, headache, fever etc.
We request people to keep cold protection clothing with them if required to move out of home in morning or late night.

Important note for SSC exam candidates:
All SSC exam candidates are required to present around 35-40 minutes before their scheduled examination time to understand the newly implemented bar code system.

Exhibition for aspirant woman executives:
The Women Economic development forum has organised an exhibition for aspirant woman executive to exhibit various techniques of product selling along with introduction and guidance for boosting sales.
The exhibition is organised at Congress Building Navi Peth on 07th and 08th March 2003.

Jalgaon Municipal Corporation notification likely today:
After SC go ahead for Corporation formation in Jalgaon, the State Government is likely to announce its notification for formation of corporation in Jalgaon today.
Once notified, the State will appoint an administrator who will initiate the rest of Corporation formation process.

04th March :
BSNL launches ISDN Internet Connectivity in Jalgaon City:
After years of launching ISDN Telephone Exchange, BSNL has announced start-up of its ISDN based Internet Connectivity initially available only for Jalgaon City. This connectivity will not only improve speed but will help users get next generation facilities like Voice communication, Video Conferencing right in Jalgaon. Until now Jalgaon had only one option of Internet Connectivity, SANCHARNET, that to with frequent disconnections, lower dialup speed and higher telephony bill. For more information and process of getting ISDN Internet connectivity, contact SDE 2228377.
Also with ISDN, it has also slashed STD cost above 500km throughout the Country. The "Off peak" concept has been removed to a normalised 4.80Rs per minute throughout 24 hours. The new rates after go-ahead from TRAI will be in effect from 06th March mid-night.

SSC Examination begins today:
More than 46000 students from Jalgaon District will try that level best for School certification SSC examination beginning today throughout the State. With tight security arrangements and flying squads, the board has accomplished all necessary preparations for smooth conduction of the examination.

Railway Budget provisions for Jalgaon region:
The Railway Budget 2003 has proposed Rs. 7 Crores for Jalgaon region railway traffic. It includes Jalgaon-Surat route stations like building loop lines on Padse, Bhortek, and Chawalkheda stations, changing of 25kms overhead electrical cabling in Bhusaval Division, provisions of capacitors on Bhadli Railway Power Station, Goods Stock Facilities.
Moreover, Upgradation at Bhusaval, Over-bridge on Nagardevla Railway station, and electrification of a part of Jalgaon - Udhana route, repairing of Tapi & Waghur Railway bridges and importantly extending Raver railway station platforms.

Public attacks on MSEB officials in Nagardevla:
With MSEB announcing its new power cut plans for summer, people are panic of the situation arising thereof. In a recent movement, people of Nagardevla attacked MSEB office following frequent and heavy power cuts in the region.
This is not the first case of power cuts in rural area, since few months rural areas are facing power cuts making people remember of and used to UP & Bihar life style.
As the thermometer is picking up, we will read much of such news of attacks on officials. However, are these officials very guilty of doing so? The situation moreover seems to be political rather than a real power problem for the state.

Police implies section 36 in Jalgaon District:
In order to maintain Law n order in the District, the DM has implied Section 36 of Bombay Police Act 1951 from 03rd March 2003 until 15th march midnight.

Water Storage Status of various Dam in Jalgaon District:
Following is Water storage status of Various Dam in Jalgaon District as on 04th March 2003. Hatnur - 165.5 MLT, Girna - 86.67, Manyad - 8.037, Bori - 2.943, Bhokar Bari - 1.292, Suki - 13.097, Abhora - 3.515, Agnavati - 0.171, Tondapur - 2.399, Hivra - 0.866, Mangrul - 5.900, Bahula - 8.284

03rd March :
Sarve dam water issue picks up:
Mob of angry people requesting for immediate release of Sarve dam water in Pachora taluka suddenly turned violent following Police starting up operation to control mob. The mob started stone pelting on Police for more than an hour resulting in injuries to 11 Policeman including one officer. Considering the situation the District Police has deployed Task force in the city.
This is for the first time public has shown such anger in fight for water. As the temperature is picking up day by day, drinking water is becoming a hot issue for the entire district.

Board announces SSC exams seating arrangements:
The State Exam Board has announced seating arrangements for the upcoming SSC examination. Board has urged students to refer their school notice boards for detailed seating arrangement table.
This exam will decide future curriculum of 46521 fresher and 7752 repeater students.

North Maharashtra University Convocation ceremony today:
North Maharashtra University Jalgaon's 11th convocation ceremony programme is being organised today. Twenty-Six Gold Medals and 44 Doctorate honour remains the key attraction of the event.
This year 3722 graduates will be present in-person to receive their degree while NMU will send 3836 degrees by post to graduates who requested.

02nd March :
India Vs Pak: Diwali Celebrations throughout the region:
With India's stunning performance at Centurion Park versus archrivals , the Saturday evening has been a Diwali Celebration throughout the District. Most of the people celebrated the victory by means of Fire-works, crackers and distributing sweets.
Saturday being market day, it witnessed low turnout of people for purchase and trade. The day went on peaceful throughout the District with only one incidence reported amidst tight Security arrangements by Police. A group of people attacked Pachora Taluka power station following power cuts while online broadcast of the match. Beside damage to office assets, no details of injuries are yet available.

Fekri's Army man Pradeep Patil passes away:
Fekri Taluka: Bhusaval's army man Pradeep Manohar Patil was killed in an encounter in Punch Rajouri sector on Pak Border on 27th February 2003. He was deployed on Punch Rajouri Sector Branch 25 RR.
His body has been brought back at his village and funeral process will be completed on 03rd March 2003 with full state honour. With this he has added one more star to galore of dedication for Nation.

MSEB announces new bumper power cut plans for summer:
In a drastic step, MSEB has decided to introduce new bumper power cut plan for entire Jalgaon District to fulfil its demand supply gap. As per the new plan, the urban area will have to face daily 4 hours circular power cut while rural areas will have 5 hours power cut. The power cut will be in effect from tomorrow Monday, 03rd March 2003. The Circular power cut system implies 8-12, 11-15, 14-18 and again 8-12, 11-15, 14-18 hrs power cut throughout the week.

01st March :
RBI Cancels Pratibha Women Bank's permissions:
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled its permission for Banking to Pratibha Women's Co-operative Bank Jalgaon following alleged misconducts in Banking and appointment of administrator thereof.
In its press note, RBI has urged people not to conduct any banking transactions of any form with the said bank.

Police arrests 4-wheeler lifting crooks:
The District police have arrested a gang of 4-wheeler lifting crooks in Ojhar, Taluka: Nashik. They have ceased three Cars worth Rs. 8 Lakh from this gang. Further investigation is going on with District Police.

Police implies 37(1) & 37(3) section in Jalgaon District:
In order to maintain Law n order in the District, the DM has implied Section 37(1) and 37(3) of Bombay Police Act 1951 from 01st march 2003 12pm until 12th march midnight.

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