30th April:
Akshay Tritiya Greeting from Team Ejalgaon.com:

North Maharashtra University announces new measures for Ph.D. Registration:
The North Maharashtra University Jalgaon has come up with a set of new measures for Ph.D. registration. The State Governor and NMU Chancellor have recently approved this Ordinance having significant change in existing policy.
Under the new policy, the candidate applying for Ph. D. Registration needs to have minimum of 50% at PG level or those having achieved PG through Research Work should have at least one Paper published or should have NET, SET, GATE or CSIR, UGC/ ICIR's Higher Education, Technical, Professional education) valid degree. The Ph.D. Eligibility Test (PET) earlier taken has been cancelled.

Health Department urges Jalgaonities for best of Individual care:
The Chicken Gunia fever spread all around city and regions added with various viral diseases being reported in large, the Health Authorities have urged Jalgaonities to take best possible individual care to avoid such health issues.
Amongst various aspects introduced and explained is proper storage of drinking water, drying out of water storing vessels for 24 hours. For any of water leakages, please report Corporation Authorities at 2222261-64. The Health department has taken large scale anti-encroachment drive to clean up gutters packed by encroachments.

Bornar (Bhadgaon) secures first rank in Village Cleanliness drive:
Bornar (Bhadgaon) has won first rank for Saint Gadgebaba Village cleanliness drive for year 2005-06 followed by Vadgaon Bk. (Chopda) getting second rank and Fulgaon (Bhusaval) achieving Third rank. Lonsim (Amalner) and Vadgaon Khurd (Pachora) achieved fourth and fifth rank respectively. The Result was announced at ZP yesterday by Solapur Committee visiting Jalgaon District for valuation of various parameters in these participating villages.
Both Bornar and Vadgaon Bk have already received this honour from ZP and hence their Prize money of Rs. 5 Lakh and 3 Lakhs each would be distributed to Third place holder Fulgaon (Bhusawal) and fourth placed Lonsim (Amalner) and Fulgaon's 2 Lakhs Cash Prize would be availed to fifth placed Vadgaon Khurd (Pachora).

Asoda village faces acute water shortage:
The Rose and Brinjal producing Asoda village is witnessing harsh time with acute water supply shortage in summer arrival. The Asoda, Bhadli and nearby 7 villages are still to see any developments on ZP's Rs. 76.75 Lakhs water supply proposal. The Asoda village is currently getting contaminated form of water supply from Shelgaon barrage every 20-21 days causing various diseases to people out there.
These villages are facing water shortage since last decade and none of the political or administrative efforts have come out to permanently resolve its problem.

• Corporation Commissioner on a month marriage leave: District Collector to take Corporation Commissioner's temporary charge
• Accident dilemma continues: Jalgaon's 2 killed on the spot, 2 injured in accident near Sillod
• Pimprala's 50 years traditional Bara-Gadi festivity today

29th April:
District Level Cleanliness Drive result today:
The Solapur committee visiting Jalgaon under Saint Gadgebaba Village Cleanliness drive for year 2005-06 would announce its results in Jalgaon ZP today afternoon. Top 3 villages would receive State's Cash Prize and Schools and Anganwadi following these cleanliness measures would also be honoured. The Drive also encourages Public participation, Family Welfare, Waste water management promoting villages and places. The Committee visited Madani, Palaskhede, Hivarkhede, Yevati, Engaon, Bhota, Chinchol, Mangalwadi, Ainpur, Fulgaon, Gojore, Girgaon, Borale, Vadgaon, Bhavale, Salve, Deogaon - Deoli, Lonsim, Diksai, Jalke, Dokalkheda, Vadgaon, Bornar, Damrun Patarkhede and Tade.

Prof. Khadke, Shinde receives District Sports Awards:
The Jalgaon District Sports Authorities have announced nominations for the year 2005-06 Sports Promotion Award in District. The nominations include Prof. Narayan Khadke for excellent promotion of sports activities in District and Meghshyam Baliram Shinde for Swords pegging. The Award comprises of Rs. 2100 Cash, Trophy and certification from District Authorities.

Bhusaval Thermal Power Station achieves new heights of Production:
The Bhusawal Thermal Power Station (BTPS) has achieved new heights of productivity with its electricity production touching 1659.005 million units as compared to previous record of 1595.040 million units in 2003-04 by its Unit No. 2 having capacity of 210MW. The whole unit as such touched 3381.437 million units breaking its year 1999-2000 record of 3367.063 million units. The unit productivity has touched 80.75% mark.
The Jalgaon District bearing its BTPS unit finds no satisfaction on this unit as it is witnessing dwelling power conditions even in presence and solid output figures on this unit.

Bird Flu Culling Drive ends in District:
The Jalgaon District Administration conducted fourth round of Bird flu culling has ended. The total culling count by end of fourth round is 612,000 chickens and a net compensation of Rs. 1.58 Crores has been paid to owners. The District Administration received first report on Positive Bird flu on 14th February infecting 172 villages' 93,637 chickens followed by 240,200 chickens in second round, 247,400 chickens in third round and finally 31,642 chickens in fourth round. The fourth round had Vichkheda (Yaval), Janve (Amalner), and Jalgaon city and compensation worth Rs. 820,690.
The Authorities have sent 959 samples of died poultry and backyard animals and has co-ordinated with State Animal Husbandry Authority. The District had arrival of medical terms from almost all Districts in State.

12 Municipal Council Ward Reservation draws on 03rd May at respective Councils:
Jalgaon District's 12 Municipal Councils would undergo a draw for finalising reservation on newly announced ward structure. All 12 Council tenure is ending in November 2006 and hence Ward Reservation remains one of key aspects for political circle and parties.
The Bhusaval, Raver, Yaval, Faijpur, Savda, Dharangaon, Erandol, Parola, Amalner Chalisgaon, Pachora, and Chopda would have this draw on 03rd May in presence of Council CEO and Tahsil officers.

Vikas Cow Milk now available in 1Ltr pack:
Making a big leap in its overall productivity and employing thousands of Jalgaonities, the Jalgaon District Milk Producers Union popularly known as Vikas has launched its Amrakhand and Cow Milk in 1Ltr pack. The NDDB administered Jalgaon Milk Union reduced its Reserved Losses to 8 Crores from huge sum of 17 Crores when took over in 1995. The union now has an annual turnover of 106 Crores as compared to 83.75 Crores earlier and has average daily milk collection of 159,380 Kg. The Union has also received ISO 9001-2000 Certification and HACCP International Certifications for excellence in its overall workflow management.
The Union supplies milk with a network 11 Districts and 60 places and has ambitious plan of achieving 5 Lakh litres per day collection in coming year from that of 3 Lakh Litres per day currently.

• Corporation receives 3 Tenders for Escort Fees Collection: Final decision in next Standing committee meeting: Maximum bid worth 1.30 Lakh per day received as compared to earlier Rs. 2 Lakhs per day
• Below Poverty Line (BPL) listing revival yet awaited in District: Over 32,000 complaints received
• Pachora Taluka to face possible water shortage: Dam reaches neck storage levels

28th April:
Jalgaon Industries cheer on Raymond Chief arrival:
Amongst one of significant positive developments for Industrial sector in Jalgaon, Raymond India Chief Gautam Singhania has assured of further expansion of this unit. In meeting with his Jalgaon team and Industrialists and Corporation political heads, around 70% production of this unit would be exported and the unit will undergo further expansion in phase 2 with active involvement of Jalgaon unit workers.

Corporation fogging drive continues: 40 fever patients reported in city:
The Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation has continued its drive against Chicken Gunia and viral fevers being reported in city. The District Civil Hospital has reported 40 patients of viral fever in recent times mostly from Mehrun, Joshi Peth, Gendalal Mill, Tambapur, Tukaram Wadi, Icchadevi Temple, Khedi, Master Colony, Rath Chowk etc.
This is for the first time that Jalgaon city and the whole region is witnessing such a dangerous viral fever attack and Jalgaonities are disappointed the way Corporation Authorities are handling the whole issue. At most of the places the huge garbage and gutters blocks are visible and causing huge number of mosquitoes attacking.

• District R. T. O. achieves 234,520,000
  

Cotton Containers move for China:
Amongst one of most rejoicing factors for Jalgaon District farmers, the CONCOR Bhusawal Depot has shifted 44 Containers Cotton for China. Delhi based Exports firm has made this demand of 150 Containers for a China order. The Authorities having sent one batch of Containers earlier have sent this second rack and the rest 15 containers would be shifted by 10th May. A container on average has 150 packs of cotton each weight 1.5 quintals amounting to 23 tonnes cotton packs per container. CONCOR Bhusawal Depot has turned 4 this year and have 80% of exports related enquiries and rest 20% of imports. The Cotton sent in this lot is from Jalgaon, Dhule, Vardha, Gujarat, and other adjoining districts in State.

Sane Guruji Memorial Committee meets in Amalner:
The Sane Guruji Native place memorial committee met yesterday at Amalner to discuss various issues relating to promoting Guruji's nativity. The meeting decided to finalise on location for building memorial on 11th June followed by beginning of actual works on 24th December. The Amalner city celebrated Guruji's Centenary in 1998 and has sheer memories of his contribution to society.

• Jalgaon Milk Union drafts in Five Year Development Plan: Aims 5 Lakh litres Milk Collection per day

27th April:
Education takes CBSE turn:
Arrival of new academic year has sent welcome message for Jalgaon with many of schools adopting CBSE pattern for education. The CBSE recently approved Rustomji High School, Vivekanand Trust's Kashinath Palod Public School and many others in race for approval. Beginning of CBSE pattern would not only improve quality of education, but would also enhance overall productivity of students.

Jalgaon Taluka on top rank in family welfare and planning:
The Jalgaon Taluka has achieved first rank in National Family Welfare programme annual family welfare operations target. The Chopda Taluka remained at Second rank followed by Chalisgaon on third rank and Parola taluka remaining at bottom of this list.
The Authorities issued a target of 23,091 family planning operations for district for year 2005-06 while the district in actual achieved 24,210 operations figure.

Amalner to get Sports Complex:
The State Authorities have approved setting up of a Sports Complex in Amalner. The decision came after announcement of Sports complexes at Yaval, Raver, MuktaiNagar, and Bhadgaon beginning from May mid. The District administration authorities have received Rs. 10 Lakhs each stadium grant and rest grants would be reaching in phases.
Every Stadium cum sports complex on Taluka level would have 200 Meters Athletics Track, Kabbadi, Kho-Kho, Volley ball, Badminton, Gymnasium and Taluka Sports Authority office.

• Vasantik Yoga Camp from 01st May at Ojaswini Institute in Jalgaon
• Jalgaon's Pratik Patil defeats FIDE rated player in Chess competition at Mumbai
  

Ajanta Caves Drawings preservation works begin:
The Archaeological Survey of India and Geological scientists care group are jointly working on adopting various means to preserve Ajanta caves drawings and protection from caves walls collapsing. The Authorities earlier took samples of stones collapsing due to leakage of Ajanta caves lake water and various groups visited the caves in recent times.
Amongst various preventives steps taken includes special coating to stop water entry in caves wall and Nut-bolt based grounding of walls as a special care.

Raymond Chairman in Jalgaon unit today:
Raymond Group India Chairman, Managing Director G. H. Singhania is arriving today in Jalgaon for his visit to Jalgaon unit. The Raymond Jalgaon unit was inaugurated in 1979 followed by Raymond - Fedora Joint venture plant being inaugurated recently. He is visiting this unit for first time and would help special conversations with his work force in Jalgaon.

Workshop on "Jetrofa" in Jalgaon:
Mitcon Jalgaon, Self-Employment Centre, DIC Office are jointly hosting a workshop on Bio-Diesel and Jetrofa Plantation on 28th April. The Workshop will cover broader aspects of manufacturing of bio-diesel, its raw inputs like seeds production and planning, and Oil Economics in India and Abroad and other important aspects of bio-diesel making. The event would specially highlight Jetrofa tree plantation highly useful and economic for this generation.

• Jalgaon All India Radio Broadcasting Centre gets regional Level First Award
• Maharashtra-wide Octroi Removal Council meeting at Pune on 30th April
• Democracy Day on 02nd May at District Collectorate
• Fire catches in a store in shopping Complex in Baliram Peth: No life injuries reported
  

26th April:
34 Proposals under Total Employment Scheme in Jalgaon:
The ZP Authorities have received 34 various proposals totalling to 1.70 Crores under Total Employment scheme in Jalgaon. The projects would begin by May mid and would primarily have farm related roads and irrigation related works. The PWD department has approved special repair works to 13 roads that would help farmers in transporting of material.

Jalgaon's athletes selected for State Shooting competition:
Jalgaon's 7 players are participating in the 10th Captain S. J. Izikel Memorial Shooting Championship at Worli Mumbai from 01st until 07th May 2006. It includes .22 Free Pistol 50 meters and Standard Pistol 25 Meters - Gajanan Patil and Bhushan Agrani, .22 Standard Rifle Prone 50 Meters and three positions - Gunvantrao Sanlukhe, Vaishali Agrani, Mahendra Patil, and Mahesh Agrani, .22 Free Rifle Prone 50 Metrs and Peep Side Air Rifle - Vikas More . All competitions above 50 meters range would be as per I.S.S.F. regulations.
Recently "Satpuda Rifle Club" has been inaugurated at Dhule to promote these activities. 5 Top performers from this training camp have been picked for this State Level Competition.

Corporation begins Medical surveillance in city:
Considering the NICD order and seeing the severity of Bird Flu, the Corporation has begun its medical surveillance in Jalgaon city. The survey has a specific questionnaire for citizens and the authorities would take samples as and where required.

• RPF recruitment drive begins today at Bhusawal
• Parola Taluka villages get Bori canal water
• Corporation suspends 3 from Anti-Encroachment department on charges of extortion

Cotton deduction repayment glees farmers:
The State Government sponsored Cotton procurement scheme deduction repayment process is going on in District. The District Farmers Union Office has until now paid up 80% of repayment of Rs. 2.69 Crores. The authorities have distributed Rs. 12,292,010 to 1,810 farmers in first phase.
The CCI deducted 3% of payments every year from 1974 to 1994 excluding some period when deduction was not being cut. The Authorities are now repaying this deduction along with 12% Intrest. The second instalment is expected by May mid and would have Rs. 1.46 Crores approximate fund.

336 Metric tonnes Gypsum supplied in District:
The Central Government authorities have supplied 336 metric tonnes of Gypsum in its sponsored sugarcane development scheme for year 2005-06. The Yaval, Raver, and Chopda taluka used this inputs largely.
The heavy sugarcane crop production and use of fertilisers' results in less fertility of the soil and Gypsum as such helps in reduction of side effects of this excess use thereby helping in good production. The Authorities supplied 5 tonnes Gypsum per hectare with maximum limit of materials for 2 hectares land. The District Agricultural authorities will shortly receive guidelines for year 2006-07 for this supply.

• SIMI activist Case verdict on 05th May
  

25th April:
Pratik Patil equals with rated player:
Jalgaon's Chess player Pratik Patil has equalled with Shalmali Gagari in competition being played at Kandivali. Before this he equalled with International FIDE rated player. The competition has 251 players in various categories and this school boy's success has shined the region.

Bird Flu culling operation to complete today
District receives Rs. 13 Crores fund under "Yashwant Gram Scheme"
The Jalgaon District Council has received Rs. 13 Crore funds for year 2005-06 under Yashwant Village Development Scheme. The scheme takes various developmental projects on Village Panchayat Level with a public contribution share.

Summer woes: 6 dam turns dry, 76 villages on tanker supply:
Water shortage continues to grieve life in Jalgaon district. Around 76 villages are on tanker water supply and 6 dam in district have turned zero just before start of summer. The situation remains worst with remote villages and interior places with people waiting in huge queues for getting drinking water. Most of people have to awake for whole nights waiting for Supply water.
Every year Authorities spends millions of fund to overcome this issue, but the problem seems continued all around giving a feel of penalty of living in Jalgaon.

Electoral roll updating from 02nd May:
The District Administration is beginning its Electoral roll review programme from 02nd May. The existing listing would be availed for public view at all notified Offices. All objections, additions would be taken from 02nd May until 16th May with 7th, 13th, and 14th remaining dates for hearing complaints and objections. The Administration will come up with a reviewed listing on or before 15th July and the new prepared listing would be availed for public view from 17th July until 25th July. The Authorities have fixed 1480 points in District for this listing availability and hearing.

• Aurangabad bench of High Court orders Police to immediately submit papers relating to Housing alleged case
• District team announced for National Federation Cup Karate Competition at Solapur: 22 Players to move in team

Time to rejoice: Ejalgaon.com turns 7 this 01st May:
Team Ejalgaon.com is proudly cheering its 07th Birthday on 01st May 2006. The year behind has yielded glory and fame for the portal and has aspired various new areas to develop into. The portal begun its e-journey with just 5/ 10 visitors has now over 5,000 unique hits with over 9,500 page views and hundreds of e-mail messages, career help line queries, tourist help line queries, Ajanta and Ellora queries.
A Portal's visionary growth further requires synchronisation with local administration, authorities, Industries, and Traders. We believe that leading the race is not only moving ahead but also to help other locals to grow further with our strong support commitment. We understand this aspect and now are in crucial steps of coming up with allied solutions to local markets. Our E-Focus is one such section that takes Jalgaon e-projects one step ahead. We are also enthusiastically talking with Educational Institutions, Government Agencies to make it more effective means of communication.
The year behind flourished Jalgaon Online shop with Mahalaxmi Kaju Katli remaining hot pick along with SMS Subscriptions and Tally Software. Jalgaon Photos, Interior information remained most demanded items by e-mail. Team came up with a revitalised Friends Club, Help Lines, MIDC Search and many of such micro features to make life easy.
Team Ejalgaon is blissful to have your continued confidence and support in all aspects and look forward to usher new horizons in the year ahead.

BT Cotton seeds arrive in Jalgaon:
With arrival of Kharip plantation coming shortly, the BT Cotton seeds are now available in large quantity in Jalgaon. The producing companies have expected double sales this year with rates down by Rs. 250-350. The exact Kharip plantation picture would come up in May second week and the companies sold around 250,000 packets of BT seeds last year.

• District Council avails scholarship to 38,453 Backward Category students in year 2005-06
• "Follow Buddha's pathway to fade sorrows of life" quotes Bhadant N. Sugatwans Mahathero
• Manhar Udhas in Jalgaon today for Paldhi Sai Baba temple trust organised Third commemoration eve
• Corporation signals harsh actions against encroachments in city: To begin drive shortly

24th April:
State approves Sports Complexes at 4 Taluka:
The State Authorities have approved another 4 Sports complexes for Jalgaon District at Yaval, Raver, MuktaiNagar, and Bhadgaon. The new has spread joy in sports field and would boost sporting activities in the region. The State funds Rs. 25 Lakhs for every Sports Complex and having District Sports Complex along with NMU Sports Complex and these many coming is certainly a positive aspect for sports field promotion.

"Need of taking Bahinabai, Sopandeo Literature to every home" evokes Bahinabai Sopandeo Khandesh Literary meet:
The Jalgaon District having rich cultural heritage of Warkari Community has produced great literary figures like Sopandeo and Bahinabai Literary is one of classics collection of this region. Every Marathi home should have this collection and be spread further. The 10th Bahinabai - Sopandeo Khandesh Marathi Literary Conference was inaugurated in Jalgaon. The event also unanimously passed resolution to request for rename of North Maharashtra University to Bahinabai and a common platform be developed to promote this literary collection.

• State Electricity board woes: Estimates 51% Power theft in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nashik Boards

Bird Flu Culling operation begins:
The District Administration began its fourth round of culling operation yesterday evening. Around 2,600 chickens were culled by late night and the process continues today also. The Authorities have estimated culling of 34,545 chickens with help of 25 supervisory groups from Hingoli, Raigad, Gadchiroli, Latur, Nagar, Usmanabad, Aurangabad, and Thane.

Summer heat, No Drinking water makes life worst:
The whole Jalgaon district is witnessing one of worst times with drinking water supply system collapsing on account of hectic load shedding, intense summer heat. The Jalgaon city dependent on Girana dam water for drinking water supply faced huge water shortage with Girana dam water not reaching the pumping station. As a result the Authorities made a delayed and even midnight supplies making life worst. Huge queues for getting water makes feeling more miserable with nothing concrete being done to permanently resolve water issues. The water situation remains more panic at Taluka Places and village levels with no political will to resolve with a vision.
On another front, the summer heat continues to peak up with mercury crossing 41 Degrees mark. As a result the whole city turns to Curfew like scene in afternoon times and the heat effect continues till late nights. The huge tree cutting done 8-10 years on name of development is now showing its effects. The Collectorate to DSP Bungalow Chowk earlier having full covering of greenery finds no greenery or plantation being done. The results will worsen with years ahead and if no steps are taken towards tree plantation, results could be more alarming.

"Dhamma rath be taken further" evokes National Dhamma Council meeting:
Tibet's Lama Kunchok Rufsel in his inaugural lecture quoted "Lord Buddha has given pathway of thinking to every human being and even then we have not been able to achieve development and change. We still hope that somebody else will come and evoke development. Hence there seems a strong need of taking further Lord Buddha's ideology".
The event had participation of huge number of devotees and community heads from various nearby countries as well. Around 42 devotees will turn Buddha Monk on 14th October and most of them were present in this event. The Meet also passed 15 various resolutions.

• Vasantotsva Satar-Vadan by Pt. Yograj Naik glees weekend
• Cloudy raining in Karjod (Raver), Chalisgaon, and Bhadgaon

23rd April:
State Authorities review Jalgaon and Dhule's River Linking project:
The Jalgaon and Dhule District Administration's jointly effort river linking project is finally getting its realistic shape with State Authorities accepting the project advantages and would shortly finalise funding both Districts on this project. The Girana River region linking project was drafted in July 2005 with expected budget of Rs. 66.87 Crores and has dream of fulfilling water shortages of 7 Taluka, increasing in water levels of 30,000 well in region, and overall increase of Rs. 500 Crores in Agricultural produces income.

Culling Operation begins in bird flu affected zone:
The District Administration has begun its fourth phase of culling operation in bird flu affected zone. The operation is estimated to cull down 34,000 chickens. The Authorities have estimated 28 groups to supervise this activity being co-ordinated by District Animal Husbandry Authority.

Konkan University to honour Dr. Bhanwarlal Jain with Doctorate:
Dr. Balasaheb Savant Konkan Agricultural University has announced honouring Jain Group's founder and Jalgaon's renowned Industrialist Dr. Bhanwarlal Jain with Doctor of Science for his outstanding innovative activities in the field of Agriculture. The honour ceremony is on 25th April during University's 26th Convocation functioning at Dapoli.
The University VC in his Letter has praised Dr. Jain's Agriculture, Horticulture, Food processing, water Irrigation, and Drip irrigation related activities and has requested Dr. Jain to accept this honour.

Buddha Dhamma council National meet today:
Large numbers of devotees are arriving in Jalgaon to attend National Dhamma Council meeting beginning today. The event begins at 8am with Dhamma Flag hoisting followed by inauguration on 8.30am and "Paritran" on 9am. Bhadant Sugatvans Mahathero will deliver his inauguration speech on 09.30am followed by lunch and guiding lectures of various Bhadant arriving in the event. The event has 12 topics on agenda and would conclude at 7pm in the evening and is being hosted at G. S. Ground Jalgaon.
The topics in Agenda includes Resolution to urge North Maharashtra University to start Pali Language Department, removing of encroachments near Buddha caves at Ajanta, initiating Buddha Culture Research and Promotion Centre at Jalgaon, and establishing Dr. Ambedkar effigy at Ajanta T-point.

Leva Patidar Community to publish joint listing:
The Maharashtra Leva Patidar Confederation in its Meeting at Jalgaon has decided to come up with a single reference interested candidates profile listing directory. Earlier various groups and organisations used to publish separate directories as per events causing technical issues of frequent data collection, accuracy, heavy printing cost and affordability. The meeting conducted at Leva Boarding Hall Jalgaon had presence of Confederation President, Leva Educational Union President, District Leva Community Mandal President, Jhunjhar Leva Patidar Cultural Mandal President and various members.
The Confederation is shortly coming up with a single form and that would be sent to all Mandal for further data collection followed by directory publishing targeted by 02nd October 2006.

• Vasantotsva festivity glees weekend in Jalgaon
• Rs. 3 Crores budgeted Home for dispossessed work inaugurated at Shree Satya Sai Seva Temple Paldhi
• District Volleyball Association and Sports Authorities jointly conducted Volleyball camp from 01st May
• Central Railways Bhusawal Division gets Vigilance Control Device with Dynamic Breaks for Railway Engines

22nd April:
District Authorities approve Government aid for 9 farmer families, disapproves 30:
The District Administration has approved Special Government grants to families of 9 out of 50 farmer families having done suicide in recent times. The authorities rejected 30 applications and 11 were kept pending for next meeting.

5,100 students for MHT-CET 2006:
Jalgaon District's 5,100 students are appearing for State Directorate of Technical Education conducted MHT-CET 2006 Entrance exam for Medical, Engineering and Pharmacy Entrance. The District Authorities have planned for around 8,000 students to appear in entrance.

Shelave (Parola) to receive 70 Lakhs under Jal-Swarajya Project:
Parola Taluka's Shelave bk would receive a total of 7,077,018 Rs. Fund for phase two of medium sized project, water supply project, and village cleanliness. Out of this fund, a first instalment of 15 Lakhs Pay order was recently allocated to this village Administration.

Akash Saraf receives State Sports Scholarship:
Jalgaon's athlete Akash Saraf having represented India in Asian sports competition at China has received Maharashtra State Sports and Youth Services Directorate Scholarship worth Rs. 17,200 through District Sports Authority.

• 11 Villages on tanker water supply in Chalisgaon taluka
• ZP Schools Class I to VII exams end in Jalgaon
  

Buddha Dhamma Council in Jalgaon:
The Buddha Community in Jalgaon is hosting its first ever Dhamma Council on Sunday, 23rd April as a part of centenary commemoration of Dr. Babasaheb. The event is expected to have presence of at least one Dhamma Guru from Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, Britain and other Indian states as well. Japan's Bhadant Surai Sasai is President of this Council and the event would be inaugurated by Bhadant Lama Kunchok Rabsel (Tibet) and Dhamma flag hoisting would be from Bhadant Anand Mahasthavir (Agra). The Jalgaon authorities arranging this event are expecting at least 10,000 Buddha community fellows to attend this event.

Corporation standing committee Meeting review:
The Jalgaon Corporation Standing committee met on yesterday discussed various projects and development works. Seeing impact of hectic load shedding in region on water supply, the committee has announced formation of small committees of Corporators. The three member committee would be empowered to take immediate decisions pertaining to supply issues of Water supply Unit No. 1 to 10. The committee also approved a special honorarium of Rs. 50,000 to Shiva Chhatrapati State Sports Award winner Ganpat Pol from Jalgaon. The committee also made orders for urgent buying of at least 5-6 fogging machines to curb down increasing mosquito problem in city.
Amongst other decisions taken includes approval of procurement of Fire portable pump, approval of tender for construction of gutters in water no 6, floating of tenders for buying wood for burning at 4 various Hindu crematorium, concreting of road near blinds school, Jai Santoshi Mata temple, Naval Colony, floating of Escorts fees tender and appointing Project Managers as per resolution No. 40 taken on 23rd November 2005.

Supreme Industries planning to move out of Jalgaon city limits:
City's one of major PVC pipes producing unit Supreme Industries Ltd is planning to move out of Jalgaon city seeing Octroi and no availability of space for extension problems. The Plant established 24 years ago employees around 800 Jalgaonities and is suffering losses of around 25-30 Lakhs per month on these factors.
Supreme is not just first to move out, many of major national level Industries have moved out of Jalgaon or to another location seeing increasing Inputs cost and labour problem. Amongst another major reason for leaving out remains no coordination and support from Jalgaon Corporation earning handsome Octroi tax money from incoming goods in these Industrial units. Amongst most of units functional in Jalgaon are either Jalgaon owned or those from outsiders are here seeing good centralised geographical location only.
The earlier talked separation of Jalgaon Industrial Township from Municipal Limits seems to be thrown down in cold box and no political will to keep employment benefits to Jalgaonities.

• Bird Flu culling operation to begin today: Around 6 Lakh people to undergo Medical surveillance
• Troubles in Deep Nagar Power Generation unit send Bhusawal to dark: No electricity for hours
• State Cotton buying: Repayment of Rs. 2.69 Crores funds begin from 21st April

21st April:
Corporation to start English Medium Schools from this Academic year:
In order to avail English Education benefit to Weaker and Medium sector community, the Corporation Education Board has decided to start Corporation's Primary English Medium School from this academic year. The school being proposed would utilise Corporation Primary School No. 25 building and would have Jr. KG, Sr. KG classes. Please contact Corporation Authorities for more details and admission thereof.

Jamner Taluka to get 22 Crores from Khandesh Package funds:
The Jamner Taluka would receive a hefty sum of 22 Crores out of 77 Crores allocated to Jalgaon District from Khandesh package. The Taluka has various irrigation projects awaiting final touch works. The 22 Crores funds include 16 Crores for Tanda project, 25 Lakhs for Gondkhel, 80 Lakhs for Gogadi Nala, 1 Crore for Devhari, 1 Crore for Wakdi, 1.5 Crores for Sur Project, 1.5 Crores for Shahpur Project, and 1 Crore for Sunasgaon project. Most of these projects are 90% complete and getting these funds would make them functional and serving needs of thousands of Taluka people.

• Around 1,000 representatives from various Co-operative Credit Societies to attend the Co-operative Societies first National Convention at Pune on 22nd April
• Jalgaon Excise Department collects 66,254,482 Rs. Revenue in the year 2005-06

Gold Crosses 10,000 marks, silver continues the bull rise:
Touching its historic high, the Gold yesterday rose to 10,050 Rs. Per 10gms while silver also continued to spread its shine. Both Gold and Silver rise is basically due to increasing demand of bullion worldwide.
The rise in this bullion market has made a special attention towards Jalgaon as Jalgaon remains few of biggest jewellery markets in the State.

Bird Flu Panel Member Doctor dies in Akola:
Akola's Animal Husbandry Development Officer Dr. Abdul Kalim Khan worked as Bird Flu Culling Panel Member has died of short disease. Dr. Khan actively worked in the culling operation in Jalgaon. The District Administration however has reported that the death is due to other viral fever diseases and not because of any of human bird flu. The Authorities as a precautionary measure have sent the blood samples to Laboratory and are waiting for further confirmation.

• Bird Flu fourth phase culling begins today: 25 Panels arrive in Jalgaon
• Sai Baba Temple third Brahmotsav festivity at Paldhi: Various programmes on eve from 24th until 26th April
• Late Vasantrao Chandorkar Trust and P. L. Deshpande Foundation N.C.P.A. hosted Two days Vasantotsav festivity in Jalgaon from 22nd April: Amita Gokhale, Abhishek Laheri, and Yograj Naik in the eve
  

20th April:
Raymond - Fedora JV Project inaugurated in Jalgaon:
India's leading Fabric Company Raymond and Italian wools major Lanifishio Fedora Joint venture was inaugurated yesterday in Jalgaon amongst presence of top brass authorities of both companies. The unit built up in 8 months time span is spread in 13 acres land has an investment of 40 Crores with 50-50 venture of both parties. The unit currently aims to produce 25 Lakh meters of Fabric every year and the capacity would be enhanced to 50 Lakh Meters per year in upcoming period.
The Raymond Group President in its Press briefing is confident on upbeat in this project and has raised expectation of having a Airport in Jalgaon from Local administration. Having Airport would ease reach of International Entrepreneurs in Jalgaon. "Having Airport in Jalgaon would not only boost its Industries but would certainly add to city's overall growth with its excellent geography" he quoted.

Corporation Standing Committee Meeting on 21st April:
The Jalgaon Corporation Standing Committee is meeting tomorrow to discuss various 15 topics on agenda. Amongst major topics includes lighting arrangement at Shivaji Garden area crematorium, auction of Corporation owned Mutton market shops for the year, empowering Corporation Health Authorities for penalty on pinching on roads, approval of fire portable pumps for fire brigade, Notice Fees and Warrant Fees levying on delays in taxes payment, approval of advertisements for supply of woods for burning at Hindu crematorium in Corporation limits for the year 2006 to 2008 etc.

Dr. Madhulika Mahajan receives State Poetry Writing Award:
Chalisgaon's Dr. Madhulika Mahajan scripted "Vedana" poetry has received State Level Best Poetry Writing Award in competition hosted by Latur based Shri Shivaji Chhatrapati Multi Purpose Educational Trust. She earlier received Consolation Prize in Khandesh Level Poetry Writing competition.

• Four Tahsildars appointed for Appeals in regards of Below Poverty Line (BPL) Listing
• Railway Protection Force (RPF) 215 posts Recruitment drive in Bhusaval from 26th April
• Touch and Feel Scheme for Railway Cleanliness implemented in 6 Railway Station under Bhusaval Division

Bird Flu hits in three villages in District: Includes Jalgaon city:
The badly suffering poultry industry has another shock to absorb with Bhopal Central Laboratory reporting positive on avian Bird Flu test in 3 samples. The 3 places in this list include Jalgaon city, Vichkheda (Yaval), and Janhve (Amalner). These 3 villages have estimated 34,545 chickens and poultry birds to be culled in this round.
The District Administration has culled over 6 Lakh Chickens in 3 phases until now. The District had first phase of Bird Flu reported on 14th February and the troubles continue.

State Government approves extension of non-applying of VAT on Grains and essentials:
The State Government facing hard times with traders and Adat Merchants making a strong protest closure against its VAT on Grains and essential commodities, has finally decided to extend the application deadline by 6 months until 30th September. The State Finance Ministry in its statements has referred Central Government's Empowered Committee on VAT for further decision on this topic.
The Commodities being referred here includes Flour, Rice, Besan, Pulses, Spices, Coconut, Papad along with Tea and Dry fruits.

• Radio Masti FM Channel to start in Jalgaon city within 4-6 months time span
• District Council Women and Children Welfare Department and Satya Sai Seva Organisation jointly conducted "Nutritious Food" drive for Less privileged Children in District

19th April:
Nature, Animals information camp from 24th April:
"Jigyasa" the nature and Animals conservation Organisation is conducting 5 days Nature and Animals information camp near Gadegaon Village (20kms away from Jalgaon) beginning on 24th April until 28th April.
The camp covers detailed information on birds, wild animals, snakes, tortoise, fishes, butterflies, geology, nature photographs, Yoga, Pranayam etc. along with camp fire and other personality development related competitions. For detailed information and participation in this camp contact 0257-2282979, 9823067721.

• Khandwa Police arrests Jalgaon Professor in SIMI Connection
• Mercury eases by 3 Degrees in Bhusawal: reaches 41 Degrees mark

District Adat and Grain merchants, Hotels on strike today:
The Jalgaon District Business Confederation wide circulating orders of Federation of Associations of Maharashtra (FAM) has decided to go on strike from today as a protest against State Government's newly enforced VAT tax with effect from 01st April 2006. The decision came amidst the State Sales Department not publishing any notification in this regards. The Tea Merchants are in same status with Tea being taken into 12.5% as to 4% till last financial year. The same status applies to Hoteliers with 12.5% being imposed on them as compared to earlier rates.
The overall situation has spread panic for end user customers with commodities getting dearer by this effect. Inspired by Central Policies and overall market scenario, the traders community feeling to go 100% "Pakka", find it harder with State Authorities not being able to understand the overall development vision.

Corporation General Meeting ends in peace and decisions:
For first time in recent 2 years, the Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation's General Body Meeting ended peacefully yesterday with over 7 hours of discussions on various 13 topics on agenda. Amongst major decisions taken includes unanimous Resolution for Jalgaon city Roads Development worth Rs. 60 Crores through MSRDC, Development of Jalgaon Airport through Private Party, and establishing committees formation pending since last two years.
The MSRDC Road Development project includes development of 23 major roads of Jalgaon city.

• Raymond - Lanifishio Fedora Italy JV Jalgaon Unit inauguration today: 13 Acres spread Unit to employ produce 20 Lakh Meters Cloth per year
• Gold crosses 9,000 marks, silver continues bull rise

18th April:
Centre approves 31 Crores fund under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program:
The Central Government has approved a hefty fund of Rs. 31 Crores to Malapur (Chopda) Gul medium irrigation project to be completed by March 2008. The funds will be shortly hand over to Tapi Irrigation Authorities. The Project received Central Water Commission permission on 09th November 2005 and would have dam of 1369 meters length and 32 meters height and would be able to store 23.25 TMC water and would benefit 3500 Hectare land in this area.

Archery Association Training camp:
The District Archery Association is conducting a Archery camp from 26th April until 05th May in Jalgaon. The camp would have Indian and FITA types training from morning 07am to 11am and has accommodation and food facility for outstation candidates. Please contact 92268-81200 for detailed information thereof.

• District Rural Development Authority (DRDA) trains unemployed rural youths in 5 Taluka
• District Police gets a Training camp on fake currency detection by RBI personnel

Banana rates drop down by 175 Rupees:
Witnessing huge arrival of Grapes, Orange, and watermelon the Banana rates in market have dropped down by 175 Rupees. As a result the farmers are witnessing troubles in selling their huge banana stock. The banana rates having touched 400 Rs. In peak season are now available in huge quantity at Rs. 240.

Raymond - Fedora new project inauguration today in Jalgaon:
Amongst one of most positive new development in Industrial sector, the Raymond and Fedora joint venture is being inaugurated in Jalgaon. The Italian woolen major Company Fedora President Nardi, Raymond Chairman Singhania and Raymond Textiles division president are arriving today in Jalgaon.
The Project has been set up at ill Aegis Chemical Unit and would commence its production from 19th April. The Project will employ around 600 youth of which 125 would be from existing Raymond unit workers family. The unit would produce Blankets, Shawl, Outer Wear, Fabric etc.

Corporation announces measures for ban on Plastic carry bags:
The Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation wide Maharashtra State Government Resolution dated 03rd March 2006 has announced various measures for ban on plastic carry bags in Municipal limits. The new rules require producing industries, sellers, traders, retailers and wholesalers to take valid licenses from Corporation's Health Department at 8th Floor. All offences taken under this new GR would have Rs. 5,000/- as primary penalty, Rs. 10,000/- as secondary penalty and filling of offence under CPC 1973 section 300.
The GR also empowers Corporation Commissioner or powered Authority to seize all plastics related stocks in Municipal limits. Please refer Corporation Health Department at 8th Floor for detailed GR and further information thereof.

• Corporation General Meeting today to discuss 13 topics on Agenda
• Jalgaon District Business associations withdraw their protest strike called on 19th April following State rolling back decision of VAT on essential food commodities
• Railway PRS Server troubles huge passenger crowd waiting for summer reservations
  

Jalgaon District gets Rs. 1.35 Crores for Libraries:
The State Government wide its "Library for every village" Drive has sanctioned Rs. 1.35 Crores for setting up Libraries in District. The Jalgaon District currently has 175 Libraries of which 137 are non-grant basis and 38 Granted Libraries. These 38 Granted Libraries will receive this grant of 1.35 Crore.
The A Grade District Level Library will receive Rs. 4.80 Lakhs, B Grade Taluka Level Library with Rs. 1.92 Lakhs, C Grade Taluka Level with 96,000, Other A Grade Library with 1.92 Lakhs, Other B Grade Library with 1.28 Lakhs, Other C Grade Library with 64,000 and D Grade Library will receive 20,000 funds. The neighboring Dhule District has also received sanctions of Rs. 5,805,843 for 85 Libraries while Nandurbar has received Rs. 26.37 Lakhs for 55 Libraries.

Jalgaon District's 5 in State Tennis Ball Cricket Team:
The State selection Authorities have selected District's 5 crickets for upcoming Sub-Junior Tennis Ball Cricket competition to be played at Bangalore from 20th until 23rd April. The crickets selected include Prashant Tayade, Sandeep Bodade, Inamul Hak, Nurul Hak, and Khushal Deshmukh.

• Jalgaon's native Police Constable Prakash Ingale (Native Place: Nimkhedi Bk, MuktaiNagar) receives President Medal for year 2005
• Bari Community group marriage on 21st May
  

Bird Flu Operation Phase 3 completed:
The District Administration has completed third phase of Bird Flu with a total culling count of 306,000 chickens and net compensation worth Rs. 37 Lakhs paid. The Authorities are yet to decide on paying compensation for "Imu" Bird.
The Jalgaon District in first phase of bird flu had culled 94,000 poultry birds, 200,000 in second phases and now 306,000 in third phase of culling and has paid a total of Rs. 2.50 Crores. The Imu bird owners have demanded Rs. 40,000 compensation for its culling while the same situation has arose in terms of peacocks. The Authorities are also conducting medical surveillance of people in affected zone.

VAT effect: Market yard to remain closed on 19th April:
The Jalgaon Adat Traders in Market yard have decided to go on a day protest strike on Wednesday, 19th April to protest against State Government's newly enforced VAT on Grains, Pulses and essential commodities.

Jalgaon gets another water release of Girana dam:
The District Authorities seeing zeroing stock of water in Girana Pumping Station will shortly receive Girana dam's another water release. The Authorities released this water to help city resolve its water issues. The Corporation Authorities are expecting release to reach Jalgaon by next 5-7 days.
The Corporation has also appealed citizens to save water to avoid possible harsh times during full summer season in May.

Bhusaval's Wasim Shaikh wins in State Level Carom Competition:
Jalgaon District Carom association athlete Wasim Shaikh has won State Level and National Level Qualifying Carom competitions by defeating Ex-National and International Player with 25-0, 25-23 in third rounds. Wasmi Shaikh and Sayyed Mohsin have also won in Men's doubles competition by defeating their rival Thane team with 25-11, 5-25, and 25-9.

• Jalgaon's native Kiran Prakash Pawar's Paper on "Biomass Gasification Systems in India" selected in International Energy Council at Canada from 25th until 29th June
• Jalgaon teams "Ran Doghhanche" Marathi play win State Level first prize in Electricity Board Drama competition

• State Cotton buying ends today at various centres: Private buying continues
  

• Corporation General Meeting on 18th to discuss Jalgaon Airport Development, Auctioning of residential blocks in VV Market
• Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated with cheer in whole region
• Accident dilemma continues: Tanker crushes scooter driver near Eklagna (Paldhi), wife critical
  

• District receives 15.38 Crores fund as compensation for Cotton farmers to unseasoned raining, awaits Rs. 17.91 Crores fund for final distribution
• North Maharashtra Team moves for Maharashtra Cricket Association hosted invited Cricket competition: Includes Jalgaon's 3 players

Around 1.97 Lakh birds culled in third phase of Bird flu:
The Jalgaon District Administration in joint efforts with State Animal Husbandry Department has culled 197,304 chickens in third phase of culling drive and has paid compensation worth Rs. 3,223,470 Rs. The culling drive is expected to end by today. The Authorities have also begun medical surveillance of humans in this affected zone.

• Arts Gallery inauguration today at Agrawal Hall (VV Library): Over 300 drawings in Gallery
• Khalsa Sarjana Divas from Gurudvara Gurusingh Saheb in Jalgaon
• 28 Jalgaonities selected for shooting competition to be played Worli Mumbai

• Jalgaon Police to submit Developments on Housing Case Inquiry at High Court bench Aurangabad on Monday
• Summer harsh: Dharangaon witnesses acute drinking water shortage

Balaji Rath festivity at Yaval today:
The Yaval city is witnessing the centenary moving annual Balaji Rath festivity today. The festivity includes running of twelve cycles of this rath by devotees and is one of unique cultural heritage and National integration eve being celebrated in region. The event begun in 1910 and does commemorates Balaji Maharaj on eve of Chaitrya Pournima and Hanuman Jayanti.

Private Contractor cancels Corporation's Escort fees collection contract:
A private contractor having been awarded with Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation Escort fees collection has terminated the collection contract with a notice mentioning non-affordability of contract in financial terms. The Corporation has been earning Rs. 2 Lakhs per day from this contract with effect from 01st April.
Following this notice, the Corporation has now begun to collect Escort fees on its own from last midnight and has seized deposits of this contractor following non-payment of dues of this collection.

Corporation sends letter to State Government on Waghur dam:
The Corporation Administration has issued a letter to State Authorities for immediate funding of Rs. 12 Crores for Corporation's Waghur dam project. The dam having storage capacity of 11.48 TMC remains one of most crucial water supply resources for Jalgaon city as and when completed and the Corporation has already spent Crores of funds in this project. The Administration is expecting 35% storage in this coming Monsoon season in this dam.
The Authorities are also planning to speed up lying of pipelines work to connect this dam water to city. The State earlier ordered Joshi Committee Inquiry on alleged financial irregularities of funds in this pipelining.

• Health Alert: Chicken Gunia spreading Aedes aegypti Mosquito confirmed in Jalgaon
• Hanuman Jayanti today: Various chanting programmes today in region

Chalisgaon, Pachora regions witnesses viral infections:
The Chalisgaon and Pachora taluka are witnessing large volume viral infections since last few days. As a result many of both taluka villages are having hundreds of thousands of patients suffering from viral fever and other diseases.
The Village Panchayats in these villages have ordered immediate conduct of large scale cleanliness drive to control this spread. Chalisgaon's Ghodegaon, Talegaon and Karanjegaon villages are in top list of this infection.

"State to revive Poultry operators soon" quotes District Parent Minister:
The whole Jalgaon district witnessing massive culling drive being conducted as a precautionary measure to control bird flu disease will shortly receive State's special package to revive and pump in new life in poultry owners facing shocking state of trade. The District Parent Minister is in Jalgaon and had review meeting of Jalgaon District Administration efforts and activities being conducted to control the epic. The Jalgaon District will shortly receive Rs. 5 Crores special fund for river linking project to link Jamda right side basin to Titur River in Malgaon (Pachora) and repairs to Titur river basin. Currently district's 58 villages are on tanker water supply.
The Jalgaon District administration's bird flu culling has touched 89,449 chickens count with a compensation of Rs. 1,830,840 and the drive is expected to end within a day or two.

• Apprenticeship selection of ITI passed students on 12th April

• Pulse Polio Vaccination round evokes fabulous response: 466,422 children benefited with drive

Jalgaon's Dr. Millind Patil nominated for Manibhai Desai Award:
Jalgaon's private practicing animals doctor Dr. Millind Patil has been nominated for Padma Shree Dr. Manibhai Desai Trust run and Maharashtra State National Services Committee given award. The Award is being annually for Outstanding Animal services and will be distributed on 27th April at Pune.

Nashik - Dhule Four Lane Express Highway work in full speed:
The Dhule district is in one of its most golden times with Mumbai - Nashik and Nashik - Dhule Four Lane Express Highway work in full pace. The four lane highway will reduce Dhule - Mumbai journey by at least 2 hours and would thereby add to growth of the region. The Dhule District is located with adjoining boundaries of Gujarat and MadhyaPradesh and has ample water resources with Tapi, Panjhra Rivers in its region.
Commencement of this work has led to large amount of land transactions and steps being initiated for setting up MIDC at Nardana on Mumbai - Agra road in 710 hectares. The district witnessing arrival of latest infrastructure resources would lead district to envious route of development and could throw out Jalgaon in competitiveness. Many private large scale groups have shown their interest in setting up Industries in this location.