31st July:
Federation Cup National fencing competition Day 2:
Fencing Association of India endorsed first federation cup national fencing competition day 2 went on cheerfully with dominance of Manipur. Manipur players have won 5 out of 6 Gold medals in Individual category. Maharashtra team player Ajinkya Dudhar won bronze medal in epee category. Competition has participation of 16 State players.

Various courses regular classes from 01st August:
North Maharashtra University Jalgaon has reported starting up of regular classes of M. Ed., M. P. Ed., M. A. (Music), M. A. (drama), M. Lib. and I.S. from 01st August 2007. It has already started regular classes of M. Sc. Most of the courses started late are new introduction to NMU Curricula.

State marathon competition preparations complete:
Jalgaon District Athletics Association has finished all preparations for District level Inter-school and State level marathon competition. It would have participation of athletes from Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Yavatmal, Akola, Pune, Amravati, Mumbai, Nagpur, Chandrapur and Aurangabad district. Until now, 869 athletes have registered in open category and 1,356 in school category. There is a mega 250 personnel team to manage this marathon.

District Badminton Association selection test completed:
Jalgaon District Badminton association has selected Jalgaon team for upcoming Inter-District team in Under-13, 16, and 19 category in boys, girls, male, female category. In all 85 players participated in test.

• Kho-Kho Player Prachi Pravin Mujumdar receives Netaji Subhashchandra Sports Western region Rs. 10,200 Scholarship as National Talent player
• Nutan Maratha College starts M. Phil Course in Economics from YCMOU

30th July:
Government Engineering College gets Computer and Electrical Engineering:
Government Engineering College Jalgaon has received a fresh approval for starting up of Computer and Electrical Engineering with 60 seats each. College already has Instrumentation, Electronics and Tele-Communications along with Mechanical Engineering. Starting up of these two more branches from this academic year would facilitate Jalgaon region students with further uplift.

District bricks business in trouble:
Construction name originates need of bricks and current Government policies and increasing royalty has led to skyrocketing rates of bricks. State's recent changes in revenue collection policy, sand and minerals revised rates along with natural calamities have led to troubles for this segment.
Rivers bank is key location for such a segment and it usually begins every Dashehra and continues until 15th June. One has to get Tahsil and Village Panchayat permissions to start this work. Bricks manufacturing industry is facing acute manpower shortage and has around 1,000 bricks manufacturing and processing units in Bhusawal and around 90+ in Chalisgaon. Kurha Kakoda (MuktaiNagar) and Malkapur areas are key labour suppliers for this industry.
Amalner, Parola, Chalisgaon and Bhusawal are four key locations of this industry in Jalgaon. Bricks are being sold at spot delivery and home delivery rates and varies from 1,200 to 2,100 depending on location and availability.

Pulses, Sugar and Oil continues dearer trend:
Trade Markets continue to witness upward even though Ashadhi Ekadashi is over. Farmers are anxiously waiting good raining to get assurance of good crop. Groundnut and allied Ekadashi Fast related products had record rates this year. Sugar also hiked up in last week along with pulses. Vegetables market also continues to be in rising trend with low arrival of fruits and vegetables.

Nikhil Mahajan and Ashish Tiwari selected for National Shooting competition:
Maharashtra team has selected L. N. High School students Nikhil Ravindra Mahajan and Ashish Kailash Tiwari in ongoing All India Inter-School Shooting competition at Noida. Both will participate in Open Site Air Rifle category.

• National Federation Cup Fencing competition: Punjab players lead the race
• District Sports Office publishes Info-Book on various State run Sports competitions

29th July:
Greetings on eve of Guru Pornima

Rs. 17 Crores works under Khandesh MLA funds:
Khandesh region entire MLA constituencies' development fund has been utilised during 2006-07 except that of Bhusawal following Election Code of Conduct enforcement. Khandesh MLA received Rs. 16 Crores 87 Lakhs 68,000 funds. Out of these funds 7 Lakhs fund went back following no utilisation.
State has recently enhanced MLA constituency development funds. Jalgaon District 12 MLA and State Council members utilised 11 Crores 61 Lakhs 22,397 funds that includes 9 Crores 55 Lakhs and 60,450 for Jalgaon District. Most of works done includes gutters, road repairs and patching, concreting works along with pickup shades, public toilets, sports competitions, public halls and gardens with crematorium works.

Traffic control committee meeting review:
Jalgaon City traffic control committee met yesterday to discuss various issues relating to traffic in Jalgaon city. Committee president and district police superintendent chaired meet having participation of Corporation Planning Committee Head, City Engineer, Jilha Peth Police, City Traffic Police and LCB unit.
Jalgaon city has more of Auto rickshaws compared to Rickshaw stands and as a result, it leads to traffic discrepancies. Committee has suggested twice penalty charges to Rickshaw owners and recommending cancellation of permission if found guilty third time. Committee also recommended Corporation and City Traffic Police joint drive to take into custody two wheelers not parked properly or causing traffic disturbances. It has also urged City Traffic Police to regularise Old Bus Stand, Tower Chowk area traffic and immediately open Police Station unit in Mahabal Colony, Sharda Colony, Samta Nagar, Vidyut Colony and Sambhaji Nagar. It further urged Corporation to employ one officer and six staff on permanent basis for its routinely required security works during anti-encroachment drives etc.

Jalgaon all set for State Marathon competition:
Jalgaon District Athletics Association has made all arrangements for State and District School Marathon competition. It has received entries from Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Amravati, Aurangabad, Akola, Mumbai, Pune, Buldhana and Yavatmal. This includes 632 athletes with 253 in female category, 972 schoolchildren and 422 in Schoolgirls category. Competition attracts Cash Prizes and trophy.

• Bird Flu alert: Jalgaon District Administration sends samples of 60 chickens
• Dhule district witnesses wonderful monsoon raining
• First Federation Cup National fencing competition inauguration today

28th July:
ZP General Body Meeting review:
Jalgaon District Council (ZP) met yesterday to discuss various topics on its agenda. The body has approved 18 topics in mere 1.30 hours. Amongst major discussion and topics included increasing water tax by 20% in public water supply schemes in 192 villages, buying new vehicles for administration, TCL powder buying along resolution to honour Pratibhatai Patil on being elected as President of India.

Load shedding destructs life:
State Electricity distribution Company recently restarted hectic load shedding has started showing grave effects on public systems. MIDC water supply project has stopped drinking water supply following discrepancies in electricity supplies. As a result MIDC area, living Jalgaonities are facing severe drinking water shortage. The unit faced hectic power cuts and electricity down for 16 hours.
The special electricity supply unit faced technical problems discontinuing supply. This led to stopping of machinery pulling water from Tapi River and water purifying plant. Company has reinstated supply after 16 hours. District Civil Hospital and such allied units continue to be at worst state due to this electricity load shedding and there seems no major policy to control such issue.

• Monsoon Literary Meet in Jalgaon by Khandesh Unity Mandal
• Monsoon rain showers continues throughout district

27th July:
Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrated in Jalgaon:
Entire Jalgaon region yesterday celebrated Ashadhi Ekadashi festivity with cheer and devotion. All temples including old Jalgaon city's Vitthal Temple, Pimprala Vitthal Temple, Mayadevi Nagar region temple were houseful with devotees for Darshan.
Pimprala Rath festivity remained key attraction of the Ekadashi with thousands of devotees taking Rath. Rath ferried around entire Jalgaon city. The Pandharpur-clone assumed Shendurni also had huge rush of devotees for Rath festivity.

Jalgaon Corporation plans to sell its land:
Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation is in plans of selling out its owned Old Municipal Council Building land, Sane Guruji Hospital vacated land and Khwajamiya slum vacated land. Ruling party and administration is proposing this plan in upcoming General Body Meeting on 03rd August 2007. Meeting would have 7 topics on its agenda.
Amongst other topic, include change of reservation in CS# 224, 311, 309, 307 in Jalgaon Shivar to housing project, change of allocated budgetary funds of Rs. 775 Lakhs from housing, building development funds to roads and gutters repairs and development works. It would also discuss formation of a special body to ease management aspects, approve appointment on various vacant posts in Corporation.
Corporation's sudden decision to sell outs its owned prime area land has surprised Jalgaonities. Future news and updates from Corporation on possible rates for this property and prospective buyers is yet awaited.

Heavy raining in Bhusawal, Raver and MuktaiNagar:
Bhusawal, Raver and MuktaiNagar Taluka witnessed heavy raining yesterday evening. Raining began around 8PM in night and continued for hours. Good raining has eased temperature in the region. Jalgaon city also witnessed showery medium raining yesterday night.

• Z. P. General Body meeting today
• First Year Pharmacy Admission Allotment list available on DTE website

26th July:
Ashadhi Ekadashi Greetings from Team Ejalgaon.com: Pimprala Rath festivity today:
Pimprala and entire Jalgaon region has turned 'Vitthalmayi' today with Pimprala Rath festivity. Festivity has rich tradition of 135 years and is known as replica of Pandharpur for Khandesh region. Rath today would ferry around entire Jalgaon city and end up at temple. All temples in region have various religious activities and events today to celebrate Ekadashi. People here fast today and end fast in evening after Rath Darshan.

Heavy Monsoon raining in district:
Jalgaon city along with Bhusawal, Yaval, Jamner, Chalisgaon, Pachora, aMalner, Parola and Chopda Taluka have witnessed heavy to medium raining yesterday evening. Lightning followed by frequent electricity cuts and high winds marked arrival of raining. Raining has pleased farming community anxiously waiting for good raining for standing Kharip crop.

Bank of Rajasthan opens Jalgaon branch:
Banking Industry is all set to revolutionise in Jalgaon district with arrival of another private Indian banker Bank of Rajasthan. It has 455 branches all over India and wonderful presence throughout Rajasthan with 399 online branches. Jalgaon branch is opened in front of Nutan Maratha College and has started its functionality. Bank aims at attracting depositors group largely with its attractive deposit schemes like Aravali, Jan Hiteshi, Nidhi Sanchay and flexi deposit schemes. StanChart Bank is all set to enter Jalgaon unit with RBI approval part clear.

Corporation standing committee meeting review:
Corporation standing committee yesterday met and discussed 20 topics on its agenda. Committee has availed Rs. 7 Crores fund for Roads and gutters development from allocated Rs. 7.72 Crores for Housing Scheme in budget 2007-08. Committee has also passed resolution to honour Pratibhatai Patil on being elected as President of India during her next visit to Jalgaon.
Amongst other discussions and approvals included septic tanks for Ward#18, computers purchased for Town-Planning department, fogging machine and other stuff.

National Swordplay competition at Jalgaon on 29th July:
Jalgaon District Swordplay association and Krida Bharti along with State Swordplay Association and Fencing Association of India are jointly conducting first Federation Cup National Swordplay Competition at Jalgaon. Competition is from 29th July until 31st July is at Eklavya Sports Complex in M. J. College. It is likely to have participation of National and International Players.

25th July:
Jain Saint Bhuvratna Vijayji Maharaj's fifth day of hunger protest:
Jain Saint Bhuvratna Vijayji Maharaj began hunger protest continued on fifth day yesterday. He is demanding rolling back of State Order to possess 448,000 Hindu Community trust properties in State. Earlier State General Administration department announced including Jain Community in Minority community wide its order dated 07th May 2004. This new notice to posses back Jain Trusts properties is against this minority status aspect and has no legal grounds. He has announced continuing hunger strike until they receive letter from State in this regards.

State Electricity Distribution Company restarts Load Shedding:
After a fortnight of relief from load shedding, State electricity Distribution Company has restarted its hectic power cuts throughout Jalgaon district. New power cuts and load shedding plans have daily 7 hours in urban and 14 hours in rural areas in two shifts. Jalgaon City has daily requirement of 660MW and Authorities are currently doing 392MW load shedding. This includes 160MW in urban and 285MW in rural areas.

District Players participate in National Junior Tennis Ball Cricket competition:
Jalgaon District's eight players have participated in recently conducted 15th National Junior Tennis Ball Cricket competition at Nagpur. Maharashtra team defeated Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Assam teams. It lost to Goa by 22 runs in semi-final match. Jalgaon players Mukul Dhake, Khushal Deshmukh (Bhusawal), Vishal Chaudhari, Swapnil Sonawane (Bodwad), Niraj Kahane, Rahul Patil, Chetan Kapure and Ashish Patil have shown wonderful play.

• Corporation standing committee meeting today
• Villager's Day today in District
• Bhikku Confederation Varshavas at Bhusawal from 30th July
• Nashik Divisional Commissioner in Jalgaon today: To discuss State Rural Employment scheme, National Rural Development scheme
• Nashik - Bhusawal Passenger to run late by 2 hours today following works at Pachora
• Rain showers continues in district

24th July:
Banana rates continue to dip:
Khandesh region banana rates continue to dip down since last few days. Region banana having touched milestone of 720 Rupees per quintal on 24th April 2007 is now at Rs. 230 per quintal with difference of Rs. 6 in just 3 months. Yaval and Raver Taluka popularly known for its quality banana producing have witnessed huge financial losses because of cyclonic winds and flooding in recent times. This dipping of rates has further added to their woes

Monsoon raining arrives back with cyclonic winds in Bodwad:
Jalgaon District's MuktaiNagar, Jamner and Bodwad Taluka yesterday witnessed monsoon raining after 8-10 days interval. Bodwad Taluka's Amadgaon region witnessed cyclonic winds severely damaging standing crop and electricity supplies. The wind losses are yet to be assessed by administration. Jalgaon city also witnessed showers in morning followed by cool air breezes following raining in nearby districts and region. Bhusawal along with Yaval, Raver Taluka have also reported showery raining.

Jalgaon's Madhu Totla in Home Minister Series of Zee Marathi:
Jalgaon's homemaker Madhu Totla and her husband Subhash Totla are participating in Zee Marathi conducted Home Minister Serial. This serial would be in air today at 6.30PM on Zee Marathi.

Diarrhea cases reported in District:
Monsoon raining has arrived with a set of chronic and routine waterborne diseases in district. Jalgaon District Civil Hospital has receives 15 to 20 cases of diarrhea in recent 4-5 days and is having entry of such 4-5 every day. Jalgaon city's remote and slum areas along with many of internal areas continues to receive polluted drinking water supply and has mosquitoes in larger number due to low to no cleanliness being maintained by administration.

• District's Lord Vitthal temples get ready for Ashadhi Ekadashi tomorrow
• Festivity at Shendurni on eve of Ashadhi Ekadashi
• Income Tax Department conducted seminar on new Income Tax returns filling today at Gandhe Hall on 5PM
• Bambhori Engineering College to observe its Silver Jubilee today
• State Government Employees cancels strike following State assurance of revised DA from 01st July
  

23rd July:
Pratibhatai President Selection festive cheers Jalgaon:
"Pratibhatai Kaun hai - Bharat Ki Shan hai" echoed all around Jalgaon yesterday with all Communities ladies groups participating in Gaurav Yatra to celebrate Tai's election as first lady President of India. Festivity had participation of around 50 women groups and associations with everyone enthusiast to celebrate Women empowerment on Country's highest post.

Chopda Sugar factory election generates political heat:
Chopda Sugar factory election date is arriving closer. This has lead to many of political groups and parties gearing up their preparations and campaigning. The factory began its operations 17 years ago and now has 116 Crores Loans as compared to earlier 27 Crores taken for setup. Factory has good inflow of crop for processing and producing sugar and byproducts. This election is likely to bring back memories of Bhusawal Municipal Council election with new political equations coming in existence to get a wining share.

Maheshwari Trophy 2007 completes amidst enthusiastic participation:
Pimprala and Prem Nagar region Maheshwari branch conducted Late H. Rathi Maheshwari Trophy 2007 competition ended yesterday amidst enthusiastic participation. Full day event at JDCC hall had participation of around 400 artists in various cultural programs from 11 groups. Ayodhya Nagar MIDC Area Maheshwari group won first prize followed by Maheshwari Community group Erandol winning second and Jilha Peth region group winning third along with Balaji Peth, Prem Nagar and Shendurni Group winning consolation prizes.

• Jain Acharya Varbodhi Maharaj arrives in Jalgaon for Chaturmas with 21 saints
• Pimprala Rath 135th festivity preparations begins
• Dr. Sandhya Sonawane elected for National Integrity Award 2007 by All Maharashtra Journalist and Writers forum
• State Government employees to go on strike on 24th and 25th July

22nd July:
Diwali times for Khandesh: Pratibhatai Presidential candidature raises high spirits:
Khandesh daughter Pratibhatai Patil election as first Lady President of India has raise high spirits and Diwali times for entire Khandesh. 21st July 2007 has now being written into golden pages of Jalgaon's history with her election as President. Entire region is delighted and cheerful on her selection and now look forward to her oath ceremony on 25th July. Jalgaon's around 150-200 activists and supporters have reached Delhi for her oath ceremony.
Entire electronic media, print media and Web had Jalgaon name reflecting all around with most of news channel representatives right here in Jalgaon to cover this enjoyment live. Now Jalgaon look forward to her visit and honor her for being at highest constitutional post.

District milk Union announces highest rates for buffalo milk:
Jalgaon District Milk Union has announced highest ever rates to buffalo milk from 23rd July. New rates are Rs. 240 per Kilo fat (6 FAT, 9 SNF Buffalo milk) at Rs. 14.40 per KG. This is highest ever rates announced and availed by District milk union and is likely to add to overall milk collection during low availability time in coming period.

Central Government announces 1800 rate for cotton:
Central Government has announced its crop rates for Kharip Plantation 2007-08. This has Rs. 1800 rate for medium quality cotton and 2030 for high length threaded cotton. Amongst other rates announced are rice a grade - 675, rice general - 645, jwar hybrid - 600, jwar Maldandi - 620, Bajra - 600, Corn - 620, Soyabeen yellow - 1050.

• Bhusawal Municipal Council approves 47 topics on agenda: meet goes peaceful amidst protest
• Corporation standing committee meeting on Wednesday

21st July:
Day to rejoice: Pratibhatai Patil's likely President Election spread joy in entire Khandesh

Tapi River Birth festivity today:
Jalgaon District's one of major water resource and Sun's daughter Tapi River's birth is being celebrated today in the region. Many of villages living on banks will perform Pooja today.
Tapi River has originated at Mulatlai in Baitul district of MadhyaPradesh (MP) and is spread in MadhyaPradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. It benefits to Jalgaon District largely and has turned Jalgaon as one of best agricultural rich districts. Tapi River has 130kms length in Jalgaon district and has a total length of 740kms from origin until ocean. The River's only dam is located at Hatnur in Bhusawal Taluka of Jalgaon district and came into existence in 1982. This dam has 50-50% reservation for agriculture and drinking water. The dam canals benefits 7,700 hectares land under irrigation while River water benefits 2,500 hectares irrigable land. It also avails water to 10,000 hectares farms in Rubby season.
Tapi River has widespread in Raver, MuktaiNagar, Yaval, Bhusawal and Chopda Taluka and avails around 50,000 hectares area Banana cultivation opportunities to the region. It has flooded in 1944, 1959, 1977, 1998 and 2006 along with this year's 8th July 2007.
Ancient Indian literary has confirmed Tapi River's birth on Ashadha Shuddha Saptami (Rath Saptami). This region was earlier known as 'Kana Pradesh' and had Tapi River as one of most beautiful natural resource. This led to arrival of many of historic icons in the ancient times. It included Lord Rama's ancestor King Aja meditation place at Ajnad (Raver), Uddhalak Rishi at Udali, Shrung Rishi at Singat, Lomesh Rishi at Lumkheda, Kapil Rishi at Kandari (Bhusawal). Lord Rama had arrived in this region to protect these great ancient times saints from evil powers.

Exam Results - Results and technology implementation:
Government Polytechnic Jalgaon students stumbled down when they took first look at their results on MSBTE website on 13th July and actual results on 17th July. In all 350 students appeared from Jalgaon GP for IT, Computer and Electrical. Result received had 76.61% in computers, 60.47% in I.T. and mere 39.29% in Electrical.
Around 50% of students in electrical have been failed spreading rage on board for erroneous checking of exam sheets. Moreover, board has set yesterday, 20th July as last date of applying for rechecking of papers. This led to further rush and disorder amongst students and parents leading to clashes with GP administration. Students have demanded complete rechecking of all student papers before BE direct second year admission process initiates.
Government institutions seem to be loosing practical approach in technology implementation in results and application kind of stuffs. It either is too frightened by its own corrupt machinery or has no vision to make process successful. Most of such implementations are at heavier charges to students rather being cheaper due to lower work force involvements. Either all processes at this stage for admission form, preference form or results display involves too much of paper works along with filling and have no ease for target customer to get it done easily.

• Chopda Sugar factory election: 50 candidates in fray for 22 posts
• ZP General Body Meeting on 27th July: Meet to discuss 20 topics on agenda

20th July:
Edible groundnut oil rates hikes up:
Edible oil rates yesterday have shown rocketing rates following higher exports of groundnut and decreased stocks. Edible groundnut oil hiked up by 15 Rupees per kg to 78 Rupees while Soyabeen oil increased by 4-5 Rs. Soyabeen oil rates earlier at 47-48 have now reached 52 Rs. and groundnut oil rates leveled at 62-63 have suddenly touched 78 marks.

Gangamai Sugar factory administration takes charge of Vasant:
Gangamai administration yesterday took over Vasant Co-operative Sugar factory charge yesterday. It has begun hefty repairs and maintenance works to machinery down and off since last 10 years. JDCC Bank has leased this factory to Gangamai on five years lease agreement. Earlier it possessed this factory following huge defaulted loans.

NMU Central School starts CBSE Class XI:
North Maharashtra University based Central School has started CBSE Class XI Science faculty course beginning with this financial year. Minimum Admission criteria are 70% in SSC Exam.
NMU has announced implementation of Eklavya Educational Aid service for weaker and needy section to grab opportunities ahead. This scheme is available for Graduates, PG courses and is being availed through Jalgaon Janta Bank, Bank of Baroda in form of 70% of educational expenses. NMU would repay this loan amount interest during academics.

• Caste certificate validation date extended until 14th August
• District Administration orders Corporation to test Waghur water in 15 days
• Administration avails Girana dam water for Kharip Plantation in Chalisgaon, Bhadgaon and Parola Taluka

19th July:
President Post voting today: Greetings and best wishes from Team Ejalgaon.com to Pratibhatai Patil

Government plan to setup low-cost Jalgaon Airport:
Ministry of Civil Aviation is considering its plan to introduce tier-2 and tier-3 low-cost airport in Jalgaon along with Shirdi, Akola and Solapur. A no-frills airport is built at a minimum cost and allows operations of small jets as well as slightly bigger aircrafts like Boeing 737 or Airport A320. Investment in such a airport project is around Rs. 40 Crores excluding land cost.
Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) is a special purpose arm setup by State government to execute multi-modal hubs, airports and SEZ.

District MP receives Rs. 2 Crore development fund:
Jalgaon District MPs have received Rs. 2 Crores development fund for various works in Jalgaon and Erandol parliamentary constituencies. Both MP have submitted development plan documents to administration and would shortly initiate these works.

Dana Bazaar traders VAT protest strike evokes 100% response:
Entire Dana bazaar remained closed yesterday to protest VAT enforcement on essential commodities permanently. Federation of Associations of Maharashtra announced this decision of protest and Jalgaon traders supported this. State is yet to announce its decision on this aspect.

• Rotary Club Jalgaon west organized discussion-oriented debate on "Private tuitions dominance" in Jalgaon today at Rotary Hall Mayadevi Nagar
• District Badminton team selection on Saturday

18th July:
Vasant Sugar Factory leasing process formalities complete:
Vasant Co-operative sugar factory leasing by JDCC Bank to Gangamai sugar factory leasing process formalities are complete. Gangamai Officers yesterday submitted these documents to Taluka Registrar for processing.
Earlier Gangamai submitted highest bid quote for getting Vasant on 5 years lease agreement. These documents once approved from Directorate of sugar control would go to State administration for final approval. Restarting of factory would pump in good employment; utilize farmer sugarcane in this zone.

Railways announce special train to Pandharpur:
Central Railways Bhusawal division has announced special train to Pandharpur. These trains are scheduled on 22nd and 24th July from Amravati and Khamgaon stations. Both trains returns on 27th and 28th July and have halt at Jalgaon, Bhusawal and all major stations in division. State road Transport Corporation has announced additional buses to control increasing traffic due to Ashadhi festive season.

Police Headquarter team wins Sports competition:
Police Headquarter team has won district police organized sports competition in both category. In all 250+ police participated in this competition having racing in various lengths and category along with football, hockey, judo, karate and others.

• Pratibhatai Presidential candidature support Yatra conducted in Jalgaon
• Village Panchayat ward structure Objections/ suggestions date extended until 23rd July
• District administration sends Flooding losses report to State: Reports 8,065 hectares damages worth Rs. 4.20 Crores

17th July:
Girana region farms under troubles following lowest raining:
Jalgaon District's Chalisgaon, Pachora and Bhadgaon Taluka located in Girana dam zone are under trouble following lowest raining until now in this season. There has been no raining in this zone in last 10 days. Farmers here are demanding immediate release of water from right canal to save this standing Kharip plantation. These Taluka have just 16-24% raining as compared to above 30% raining in rest district.

District administration to re-conduct Electoral Photo Roll listing process:
Jalgaon District Administration has announced re-conducting of entire photo electoral roll listing process following lower turnout in its earlier conducted process during 12th February until 12th March. Mere 54% voters registered for their photo identity. Administration plans to conduct roll photo update process for rest 11 assembly constituencies in September. It has urged all eligible voters to visit nearest booth and update photo listing.

Nashik Divisional Libraries to get 4.75 Crores fund:
Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik and Ahmednagar District based libraries would receive a special fund of Rs. 4 Crores 75 Lakhs 50,000. There are 787 libraries in the division out of which 108 are closed. This fund is distributed in August and February sessions based on receipt of annual reports by respective library. There are 21 non-functional and closed libraries out of 181 in Jalgaon District. District's 13 libraries are eligible for this fund.

• Sapna Jadhav tops in Women's Racing in District Police Sports competition

16th July:
Secondary Schools Teachers to go on strike on 24th and 25th July:
Divisional Secondary School Teachers Association is participating in its called two days token strike demanding various aspects for secondary schools and teachers.

District Police organised Sports competition:
Jalgaon District Police is conducting its second annual sports competition beginning today at its parade ground. Competition would have participation of eight sub-divisional 205 players in Wrestling, swimming, boxing, Judo, Karate, Weight Lifting and other competitions.

Jalgaon team leads in divisional Cross-Country competition:
Jalgaon District Athletics association players have shown fabulous performance in Divisional Cross-country competition at Nashik. Competition had participation of Jalgaon, Dhule, Nashik, Thane and Nandurbar district players.
Jalgaon players Mukesh Gondhli, Kishor Patil, Bharat Mahajan, Vijay Koli, Tushar Tayade have been selected in 12kms boys category, Pravin Mahajan, Vikas Sonawane, Premsingh Pawara, Somnath Shimpi and Krishna Patil have been selected in 4km category. Priti Bhagwat has been selected in 8kms category along with Shaikh Anis, Mohammed Azad, Naval Sonawane, Chetan Fulpagare, Swapnil Kashid.

• V. V. Library Annual General Meeting on 29th July, 9AM

15th July:
Tapi River flooding losses totals to Rs. 6 Crores:
Tapi River mega flooding caused by heavy water discharge in Hatnur dam has caused a total loss of Rs. 6 Crores in 19 Villages 306 hectares area to banana, guava and many other Kharip Plantation.
Tapi and Purna River flooded on 08th July due to heavy raining and caused losses to many of villages. District Agricultural Authority has completed its losses assessment and losses have now mounted to Rs. 6 Crore 3 Lakhs 75 Thousands 59 Rupees to 503 farmers.

State Traders to go on token strike on Wednesday, 18th July:
Federation of Associations of Maharashtra Traders has announced a day token strike on Wednesday, 18th July as a protest to imposition of VAT Tax on life necessity grains and commodities. District Businesses confederation has supported this decision and all trader associations are supporting this strike.
Maharashtra State Sales Tax Department has announced imposition of VAT Tax of 4% from 01st October 2007 on all grains, pulses, rice, flour and other essentials. Earlier it relaxed this imposition for 6 months from 01st April until 30th September. Federation has demanded permanent waiver of VAT tax on these commodities as taxing would cause inflation and higher cost of living to common person.

Jalgaon District Polices 90% transfer requests accepted:
District Police Administration has accepted Jalgaon Policemen requests submitted for transfers to various destinations. It has received 318 applications and approved 90% applications. Police Administration will public this listing on Monday.

14th July:
District Bridges in expansion phase:
Jalgaon District has populace increase of 27 Lakhs in last 100 years. This has led to significant load on public roads, bridges and overall traffic. This has led to State Public Works Department initiating expansion of existing older bridges on various Rivers and surroundings. To begin with, Tapi River oldest bridge in Bhusawal work has been started on BOT basis. Smallest bridge has 6 meters to 30 meters dimension on Nala and supportive lines.
Tapi River Bridge in Bhusawal was started in 1935 and has 29 blocks. Waghur River Bridge near Neri, Girana River Bridge near Nimkhedi has been closed to public and new Bridges have taken place for traffic balancing. District's other bridges will soon undergo expansion.
There are in all 846 Bridges of three types. Type-1 includes 6 meters to 30 meters Bridges and they are 377 in number, Type-2 includes 30 to 250 meters Bridges numbering 62 in count and type-3 includes above 250 meters Bridges numbered 7 in count. There are 14 bridges in National Highway Number 14 and Bridge near Idgaon on Tapi River is based on cantilever stalker technique and measures 390 meters and is most costly bridge for Jalgaon. Tapi River deep-water base requires deeper foundation thereby costing more.

"Securitisation Act applicable on Co-operative Banks" verdicts Aurangabad bench:
Aurangabad bench of Mumbai High Court has verdict of applicability of Securitisation Act on Co-operative Bank in petition filed by Jalgaon People's Co-operative Bank. This would empower Co-operative Banks in region to strengthen their debt recovery from capable non-paying huge outstanding dues.

Digambar Narkhede appointed as Bharat Krishak Community Vice President:
Madhukar Co-operative Sugar Factory Faizpur President Digambar Narkhede has been appointed as Vice President of Bharat Krishak Community. All India Farmer Council's President has appointed him as VP for upcoming 5 years.

Special Drive for Assembly Electoral Roll name registration:
District Administration is conducting a two-day special drive to avail name registration facility in all 12-assembly constituencies in district. This facility has been availed at all 2,387 polling booths in district. Those willing to get their names registered in electoral roll shall visit their respective area booths and file application in 10AM until 5PM duration.

District Players shine in National Roll Ball Skating competition:
Jalgaon District Players participating from State team in National Roll Ball Skating competition at Panchkula (Haryana) are demonstrating wonderful play. Maharashtra Under-14 and Under-17 teams are leading in competition. State Under-14 girl's team has defeated Rajasthan by 5-0, Chandigarh by 1-0 while boys' team has defeated Rajasthan by 5-3. In Under-17 category, it has defeated Rajasthan by 10-0 and Girls have defeated Rajasthan by 7-0.
State team includes Arpit Behede, Nayan Salunkhe, Yamini Sonawane, Jagruti Kale, Manisha Nakave, Pranjal Patil, Saurabh Mahajan, Hrushil Vispute and Vishal Sonawane.

• CBI two groups raids Central Railways Bhusawal Divisional Railways Manager house and office
• District Banana rates down by 250 Rupees at Rs. 220 with difference rate of 6 compared to last year

13th July:
Strong opposition to Corporation Administration on going for new Shopping Complex:
Corporation standing committee recently approved construction work of a new shopping complex project named Vivekananda Shopping Complex at Khwajamiya Slum vacated space. Opposition party in Corporation is planning to go in legal battle over this issue.
The "City of Shops" as quoted by Consumer Forum Head during his Jalgaon visit would get its 26th Shopping complex live and functional as and if taken ahead. Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation is only governing body throughout State to own such a huge number of shopping complexes. None of the Complex is in good order of basic resources and facilities. Shopping here even don't have proper ventilation causing extensive heating during summer times and none has attached/ well equipped resources like toilets, drinking waters. Proposed complex is of 8,120 square meters and model is based on recently followed shopping malls trend and would have annual rentals of 19 Lakhs 48 Thousands and 800 Rupees.

Reason to rejoice: Dhule - Jalgaon - Bhusawal Four Lane Highway work begins:
National Highway Authority has received signals of initiating Dhule - Jalgaon - Bhusawal Four Lane Express Highway Works. Following directives in this Four Lane works, all properties on Highway touch roads would have to leave 75 meters space from centre of existing road on both sides. No one would be allowed to construct in this space following the circular received by Highway Authorities. Initiating of this work has spread rejoice amongst Jalgaonities as this would considerably reduce Jalgaon - Mumbai road travel by at least 2 hours and solve traffic jam issues. Authorities have begun checking of road boundaries and actual work is yet to begin.

Monsoon flooding causes Rs. 1.50 Crores losses to Raver Taluka:
Hatnur dam heavy water discharge caused flooding has damaged 1.50 Crores standing Kharip plantation in Raver Taluka as per primary estimates. Tahsil office losses estimating work continue in full pace in 8 villages of Raver.
Report further explains losses to 133 farmers' 78.63R hectare area amounting to Rs. 1 Crore 45 Lakhs 39,315. Most of crops damaged include Banana and guava in Kharip plantation. Administration last year availed Rs. 14.50 Crores in form of losses towards flooding damages to various affected, their families after death and farms.

Bhusawal Player Rahul Yavalkar and Suraj Maheti selected in Indian Team:
Bhusawal Junior Cricketers Rahul Yavalkar and Suraj Maheti have been selected in Indian Junior Cricket Team for upcoming Power Twenty Competition at Shri Lanka. They have received confirmatory letter from Maharashtra Power Twenty Association in this regards.

• Corporation Housing Case: Police to register replies of alleged in case from 14th July
• State Electricity Distribution Company begins extensive Electricity-Theft capture drive: Books 31
• District Rope Pulling team selected for upcoming State Competition at Palam (Parbhani)

12th July:
Monsoon flooding damages 1,500 hectares of farming:
Tapi and Purna Rivers flooding in Raver, MuktaiNagar, Chopda Taluka has damaged 1,544 hectares standing crop in 58 villages. Primary reports from respective Tahsil offices have estimated these figures. Raver losses list has 12 villages' 300 farmers facing damages in 600 hectares of land amounting to around Rs. 2 Crores. MuktaiNagar Taluka has 198.94 hectares land standing crop damages to 231 farmers in 15 villages worth Rs. 20 Lakhs. Chopda Taluka has 31 villages 756 hectares land facing these issues. Raining has stopped in almost all areas in district. Hatnur dam's 5 out of 41 gates have been closed.

Corporation standing committee approves Vivekananda Shopping Complex:
Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation standing committee has approved Rs. 14 Crores budget Vivekananda shopping complex at Khwajamiya slum area. It has approved tender rate at 1364.14 per square meter for construction works. Committee discussed 18 topics on its agenda. Corporation has approved this work on BOT basis and would have Parking facility.

Lendi Nala bridge works about to complete:
Lendi Nala Bridge on Asoda road is in final phases of completion and would soon get traffic on uprooted. This Bridge connects Jalgaon city with 8 villages including Asoda, Bhadli etc. It took two years for completion. Corporation approved this work under 11th Finance Commission funds.

R. R. Student Nikhil Patil scores 17th Rank in India:
R. R. School Class VII student Nikhil Jayvant Patil has secured 17th rank throughout India in Pune based Centre for Popularisation of Science conducted National Mathematics Exam. He scored 98 out of 100 marks and is ranked second throughout State and top from District.

11th July:
Administration forms special Panels for assessing flooding losses:
Administration has formed special groups for assessing losses caused due to flooding in Tapi, Purna Rivers in Raver, MuktaiNagar and Chopda Taluka. Farms in these regions are still water logged delaying beginning of works.
Meanwhile raining has turned low to none in entire region. This has helped in significant lowering of water in Rivers and dam. Hatnur dam's 11 gates are still open. Raver, Muktai Taluka had 11 villages facing this flood along with KhediBhokari in Chopda due to heavy water discharge in Hatnur dam.

Mumbai High Court rejects Khandesh Mill Developing Plea:
Mumbai High Court bench has ordered labour Commissioner not to avail No-Objection Certificate to developing of Khandesh Mill Complex. Mumbai based company has taken up Khandesh Mill Complex location and has paid 7 Crores 49 Lakhs to liquidation authority towards Bank dues and labour payments due worth Rs. 2.22 Crores. The Company earlier submitted its proposal to Labour Commissioner requesting to approve and avail NOC for construction works in this location.

District population increases by 27 Lakhs in 100 years:
Jalgaon District populace statistics suggests increase of population by 27 Lakhs in 100 years from 1901 to 2001 averaging 50,000 increase per year. District Statistics office availed statistics further suggests increase of mere 15% population in last decade from 1991 until 2001. Department further estimates District population to cross 40 Lakhs mark in 2011 census.
Most annoying statistical factor here is male-female ratio in District. Jalgaon District just 932 female to 1,000 male populations. District population density is 313 people per square kilometre area. Jalgaon District has literacy ratio of 76.06% in all with male literacy ratio of 86.53% and female literacy ratio of 64.95%.

District shooting team wins Bronze in State competition:
Jalgaon District Association players Millind Deore has won two Gold Medals along with Ashish Tiwari winning a bronze medal in recently played 47th State Shooting competition at Nashik. District's six players participated in this competition. Millind won Open Site Air rifle in both Senior and junior categories while Ashish won bronze in same competition.

• Postal Department reduces Speed Post rates: Announces Rs. 12 for Local and 25 for above 200km service
• Engineering Option form filling process begins today: Refer DTE website for more details

10th July:
Monsoon flooding situation normalise as raining stops:
Monsoon mega arrival knocked raining followed by flooding is normalising as rain has stopped in the region. District Parent Minister yesterday visited Ajnad (Raver) and accessed situation there. Administration Plans to migrate people living in Raver, MuktaiNAgar Taluka on Tapi River banks living after Monsoon to avoid such future calamities.
Tapi and Purna Rivers yesterday had mega flooding that led to opening up of all gates of Hatnur dam. It caused water logging in many villages in Raver, MuktaiNagar Taluka. MadhyaPradesh Tapi and Purna origin areas have lower to no rains now and therefore flow has normalised. Tapi River flooding has caused heavy losses to standing crop in farms on bank of River. Farmers here have demanded immediate help from administration.

Corporation to take insurance of 17-story Municipal Complex:
Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation administration is planning to take insurance of 17-story Municipal Corporation building as a safety measure from continued hoax bomb calls, natural calamities, fire and earthquakes. JDCC Bank having mortgaged this property quoted this to Corporation along with requirement of having joint name of Corporation and JDCC Bank.
Corporation standing committee would discuss this issue and approve the same. Corporation has mortgaged this property to JDCC Bank with valuation of 60.70 Crores and likely insurance value of Rs. 19.69 Lakhs. Standing committee meeting would also discuss various other issues like approval of contractor for construction of Vivekananda Shopping Complex on empty space of Khwajamiya Chowk and other road repair works.

District's 8 players elected in State Roll Ball Skating team:
Jalgaon District's 8 players have been selected in State Team for upcoming National competition at Faridabad (Haryana) from 12th until 15th July. This include for boys and four girls.
This include Arpit Nitin Behede, Vishal Vinod Jawaharani, Anushka Sanjay Patil, Komal Naresh Sonawane in Under-14 category and Rushil Shyamkant Vispute, Saurabh Mahajan, Jagruti Chandrashekhar Kale, Manisha Dashrath Nakale from Pachora.

• District Handball team selection today for 24th Boys and 09th Girls State Competition from 12th until 14th July

09th July:
Khandesh under Monsoon showers:
Entire Khandesh region continues to witness showery raining since last 48 hours. Raining has led to opening up Hatnur dam all 41 gates. This has caused flooding situation in MuktaiNagar, Raver Taluka villages. District Administration has sent two boats to Raver and three to MuktaiNagar and special help groups to Tahsil offices. Raver, Chopda, MuktaiNagar and Bhusawal Taluka are under high water pressure in Tapi River following heavy water discharge.
Ajnad, Nimbol in Raver Taluka are fully water logged with Hatnur water while Khedi-Bhokari in Chopda has 600 acres land under water. Mendhode, Patondi, Pimpri villages in MuktaiNagar are flooded. Administration has stopped traffic on Hatnur dam due to heavy discharging of water going on in dam. District Administration is also using BSNL SMS Alerts for updates on status to all Jalgaon District mobile users. Administration has estimated 11 villages to witness flooding situation in Raver and MuktaiNagar Taluka. It has shifted 164 families to safer places and alert Army.
Duskheda, Nimbol, Ajnad, Vitve and Ainpur from Raver Taluka and Patonda, Mendhode, Narvel, Anturli and Ghodasgaon from MuktaiNagar are in danger state of likely flooding. Nearby Dhule and Nandurbar Districts are also set on high alerts.

District Markets in down state following continued raining:
Continued showery to medium raining in district has led to overall downturn to markets. Oil, Ghee are on upper trend while Pulses are on flat and spices are in good demand. Raining has led to low arrival of goods from other parts of region leading to hike up in rates of some essential commodities. Traders as a low turnout have initiated routine maintenance works to their shops and Godown.

Bhadgaon Cricketer Ravindra Vadekar in Under-16 Indian Cricket Team:
Economic condition could never bar skills from getting opportunities. Ravindra Vadekar, a cricketer from Bhadgaon has finally been selected in Under-16 Indian Cricket team. This team is visiting Sri Lanka from 30th August. He is Class IX student in Bhadgaon and recently participated in National Competition at Chennai from State team. His performance made his easy selection to Indian team for this competition. He has received this selection letter from Indian Cricket Association for Power Twenty Competition at Sri Lanka.

• District Sports Association calls for Sports Teacher Award nomination and Scholarship nominations: Contact association for further detailson
• Secondary School Teachers to go on two days strike from 24th July: District unit supports strike

08th July:
Another best Monsoon rainfall is here:
Jalgaon City and entire district is witnessing second row of one of best Monsoon raining since yesterday. Raining continues in showery medium form to heavy since Saturday morning. Continued raining has resulted in 50% water storage in Girana Dam, 100% opening up of 4 gates of Hatnur dam and rest 16 gates by 1 meter.
Bhusawal, Raver, Yaval, MuktaiNagar, Bodwad continued to witness showers along with Jamner, Amalner, Parola, Chopda, Dharangaon, Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon witnessing medium to heavy rainfall. District did not have any sunrise views yesterday and today due to cloudy climate. Raining still continue with showering to medium speed until now.

District's 1,457 hectares area sugarcane crop unused:
Jalgaon District's 1,457 hectares area cultivated sugarcane crop remained unused and not sold in last season. District Administration has received this report from respective Sub-Divisional offices for arriving at conclusion on disbursing State availed special grant of Rs. 25 Lakhs to these farmers.
Jalgaon District has four sub-divisional administrations namely Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Amalner and Pachora. Pachora has reported largest unused sugarcane cultivated in 1,087.38 hectares area and Amalner division reporting lowest of 3 hectares area in Chopda.
Jalgaon Taluka - 70 hectares (62 farmers), Jamner - 19.24 (17), Erandol - 185.95 (173), Dharangaon - 25.88 (23), Bhusawal - 6.60 (9), Yaval - 5.30(4), Raver - 0, MuktaiNagar - 50.74(48), Bodwad - 3 (2), Pachora - 164.75 (194), Chalisgaon - 435.66 (808), Bhadgaon - 486.97 (590), Amalner - 0, Parola - 0, Chopda - 3(2).
This totals to 1,457.09 hectares with claims of three Crores 64 Lakhs 27,250 Rupees. State has availed first installment of Rs. 25 Lakhs for this aid.

District receives six Crores for Roads:
Jalgaon District Public Works Department has received 5.99 Crores fund from State unit towards last year monsoon deluge and mega-flooding damaged road repair works. PWD is starting up works of 234 roads by this fund. Received fund includes 1.67 Crores for 52 works of Jalgaon PWD Unit, Northern division with Rs. 1.65 Crores for 52 works, Amalner PWD unit with Rs. 1.63 Crores for 131 works.
Jalgaon District has 1,278 Kilometers of State Roads and has major Roads measuring 1,807kms and rural roads admeasuring 3,301 kilometers. State PWD unit has also initiated 450 works worth Rs. 9.66 Crores and 2.70 Crores for 45 local works.

• ZP Water Management Committee meeting: Approves various water supplies related works
• District Administration orders Corporation to complete Waghur dam works by this month end

07th July:
Pachora's Vishwasrao Patil selected for National Agricultural Award:
Lohara (Pachora) based agriculturalist Vishwasrao Patil has been nominated for N. H. Ranga National Award by National Council for Agricultural Research for his outstanding services in agricultural field. The Award comprises of Rs. 1 Lakh Cash Prize along with memento and certificate. Award distribution ceremony is on 16th July at Delhi. He has worked in water harvesting, forestry, fruit farms in semi-dry farms, food grains.

Waghur dam: Rs. 360 Crores hole in Jalgaon's Pocket:
Waghur dam is proposed lifeline of Jalgaon city for drinking water supply. Corporation aims at getting it up and functional by this year-end. Waghur dam start up history is equally drastic for Jalgaon region that demonstrate lack of political willingness for best of basic resources. This project was budgeted at Rs. 12.75 Crores in its first approval in 1973. Paper formalities took years to get start actual work. Its work was stopped again in 1980 and it started later in 1992 and is now estimated at Rs. 360 Crores and is yet to complete.
Even though papers show glazing figures, dam is yet to pass its technical test and basic of all should get ample of water to deliver later. Dam aims at benefiting 60 villages in Jalgaon and Bhusawal Taluka region. This dam has proposal of 20 gates and seven have been completed. Time ahead would demonstrate feasibility analysis of getting this dam up and live.

Corporation standing committee approves Rs. 36 Crores for completion of Housing project:
Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation standing committee has given approval of Rs. 36 Crores 60 Lakhs 75,600 Rupees funds for completion of its five pending housing projects. It has further affirmed that it would take due permission from Court before starting work as all Housing projects of Corporation are currently under scanner of Court on alleged misuse of funds.
The Housing projects include Samta Nagar Slum area, Hari Vitthal Nagar, Asoda Road, Khedi Gaothan and Khanderao Nagar slum living below poverty/ weaker section people houses allocation at Pimprala Housing project.
Standing committee has approved 44 topics on its agenda. Amongst other topics included Rs. 2.50 Lakhs for Rath festivity of Pimprala. Body also approved V. V. Market (Golani) Market shops ownership transfer charges. Charges for up to first floor would be Rs. 1,500 per square meter, Rs. 25,000 for second to fourth floors and Rs. 1,000 per residential block for residential blocks from second until fourth floor.

• Kharip plantation 2007: Plantation completes amongst wonderful raining signs

06th July:
Chopda recalls "Ratnavati" mega flooding:
Chopda in Jalgaon District witnessed hard times last year with 322mm raining in just one day on 05th July 2006 leading to mega-flooding in Ratnavati River flowing here. This drowns away families living on banks of River, took lives of 11, and cost huge losses to entire Taluka. State Transport, State property, Council and many Government establishments suffered huge losses due to water logging in entire city.
After a year, situation remains moreover same with nothing special and preventive done to stop recurrence of such natural disaster. River flows at just 150 feet distance to Municipal Council. Council's new building is proposed in same premise despite last year losses. District Administration and State Authorities are yet to make any special regulated measures to resolve such issues.

National Tennis Ball Selection Test on Sunday at Bhusawal:
Maharashtra Team Management is conducting test of Jalgaon District Candidates for National Tennis Ball Cricket Competition on Sunday, 08th July at Railways Ground. 18th National Tennis Ball Cricket Competition is from 17th until 20th July at Nagpur. Please contact 9823039303, 9422282114, 9823170303 for more details.

• Kharip Plantation 2007: 85% plantation completed amidst wonderful Monsoon sign
• Aner Dam all 10 gates opened to control water pressure
• Special Service Tax Registration camp from 09th until 13th July at Central Excise Office
• Corporation standing committee meeting today: To discuss Housing and other topics
• ZP standing committee meeting: Approves fixed depositing Rural Funds of 1.19 Crores for a year in Bank

05th July:
District Council Standing Committee meeting today:
Jalgaon District Council (ZP) standing committee is meeting today to discuss various topics on its agenda at 11AM. Amongst major discussion points includes buying Photo Copier Machine Spares and repair works, New Laptops for Administration, discuss on reports by Departmental heads.

'Nritya-bhavanjali' by Chandorkar Trust:
Late V. Chandorkar Memorial Trust is organizing 'Nritya-Bhavanjali', a tribute programme on 08th July. Gala would have Bharat-Natyam art based Tanjavar styled performance of Mrs. Arundhati Patwardhan (Pune) and Jui Deogaonkar (Pune). Event is being organized at Gandhe Hall from 7.30PM and is open to all.

• Hatnur dam's 27 gates closed back, raining normalise
• Pune Divisional Commissioner on Chalisgaon tomorrow: To evaluate St. Gadge Baba Village Cleanliness
• Drive methodology adopted by Council
• Girana irrigation Authorities call for water availability request by farmers

04th July:
Cotton losses compensation and pending sugarcane crop grants received:
Maharashtra State Government has approved compensation losses for cotton farmers worth Rs. 57 Crores. District Administration has received this aid towards year 2006-07 flooding and other natural calamities damaging cotton crops. District Administration has urged Tahsil offices to send list of beneficiary farmers to District Agricultural office for disbursement of this fund.
District Agricultural Office sent a report estimating losses to 428,000 hectares area cotton crop. This followed State Government taking remote sensing study of affected zone. The survey reported 415,000 hectare affected and having damages and State has availed grants based on 92% area of affected geography being damaged. State availed Rs. 28 Crores compensation in year 2005-06 towards various natural calamities.
Administration has also received special grant of Rs. 25 Lakhs towards special package relief for farmers having pending sugarcane crop this year. This aid would be distributed through JDCC Bank with one village one cheque system. Jalgaon district had 3396 hectares area sugarcane crop remaining unused due to no demands.

Solar Energy Park to be setup in Jalgaon:
Central Non-Conventional Energy Department has approved setting up of Solar Energy Park on Jalgaon - Bhusawal Highway at an estimated expenditure of Rs. 9.67 Crores. Godavari Foundation is taking up the project with 4.87 Crores Government subsidies. The park is being setup in adjoining area of engineering college in 6 acres land.
Park would have solar cooker, solar streetlights, lighting, Solar TV Sets, water pumping, water purifier, water heater and many others electricity based unit using solar energy. Park aims at spreading awareness and desire for using solar power instead of thermal power to save from pollution.

Monsoon showers continue in medium form:
Entire District continues to witness monsoon showering throughout fourth consecutive day. Jamner Taluka is on top of list while Bhadgaon is with lowest rainfall. Continued raining would lead to more cultivation of grains. Jalgaon District had 3272.2mm rainfall from 01st June until 03rd July 2007 with average of 218.1mm and 31.06%. Last year district had double raining to that of this year figures.

• District Administration orders Corporations and Councils to buy Life Jackets for Disaster management control
• New Skating ring and cement court land Poojan at Pachora

03rd July:
Meteorology department issues another heavy raining warning:
The State Meteorology Department has issued fresh warning of rain pouring in Northern Maharashtra region in upcoming 24 to 48 hours. The region comprises of Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar Districts. The Department further estimates that low pressure and raining has moved towards this region and as a likely means of this aspect there could be heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Monsoon showers continued on third day:
Jalgaon District continues to witness medium to heavy rainfall all around. It has recorded 284mm raining yesterday, region's medium project dam have turned houseful, and many have shown significant increase in water levels. Authorities have released Hatnur dam water to control water pressure. Suki in Raver has turned houseful and Abhora is at 81.53% levels, Tondapur has 27.32% water while Mangrul has turned full. Girana dam now has 22% water store.

Tougher time for XI admission:
Good SSC Result has led to tough time for students to get admission in XI in Arts, Commerce and Science faculty. Most of colleges are opting merit list method for admission to XI. Most of colleges have Granted and Non-granted divisions wherein granted have lower fees and non-granted a bit higher. Region's oldest colleges granted category merit list has closed at 78.62% while non-granted category merit has closed 70.62%. Many a newer and medium category colleges are in process of announcing their merit lists.

National Level Workshop on Emerging research trends in Advanced Computing at NMU:
North Maharashtra University Computer Department is conducting a National Level Workshop on emerging research trends in advanced computing on 14th and 15th July. Workshop aims at encouraging students, teaching community for research work presentation on various areas of technology like Cryptography, Internet Security, Natural Language Processing, Intelligent Web etc. Please contact NMU Computer Department for detailed information and participation thereof.

• District Administration extends 37(1) and 37(3) sections in Bhusawal
• Chopda Sugar factory elections: 188 forms sold, 4 Applications received
• Leva Education Union announces Short Term Course in Retail Management

02nd July:
Region witnesses Season best raining: 1453mm raining in one day:
Jalgaon District and nearby regions are witnessed Monsoon 2007 one of best raining ever. There has been 1453mm raining in Jalgaon District on Sunday. Raining began on Saturday evening and continued for whole day on Sunday with no sun seen around. This continued rainfall has led to water rise in all River and Nala along with Dam showing phenomenal growth in water storage.
Authorities opened up all 39 gates of Hatnur dam yesterday midnight and released 358,710 cusecs of water to balance water pressure. Administration has issued warnings to those living on banks of river after this release. Tapi, Girana, Bhogawati, Suki, Bhokari, Mor, Ratnavati, Guli, Champavati and Aner Rivers are flooded with this rainfall.
Yaval is on top of list with 184mm raining followed by Chopda with 159mm and MuktaiNagar with 157.6mm. Jalgaon had 113.6mm raining. Raining has led to disturbances in road and Railway traffic at many locations.

Social Organisations: New Age Identity:
Jalgaon City and entire region has witnessed total revamp in terms of social structure. Many a new social organisations, friends groups are new age mantra to social interaction and socialising in changing age. Right from Jhunka Bhakar Centres for needy and weaker section of society to upper class community groups, Jalgaon has every group functional and interactive in social aspects. Spreading Communal harmony and spirituality, tree plantation and ecology awareness, social and musical gala events organisers, Co-operative Sector awareness and educating and many a such activities now have brand labels and are being done actively.
10-years before dream of availing space for every community hall have now taken wonderful shape. Community Organisations have spread their wings faster. They are now more proactive in approach to entire Society rather than their specific Community. Community Gents Members group, Ladies Group and Youth groups are never before younger in vision and socialising. Social Organisations like Rotary, Jaycees, Lions have more than 50 branches and units of different groups in entire District. All these groups keep conducting various activities on their pace with a balanced approach in socialisation.
Vision Documentation and active participation in Administrative and local issues is another crucial aspect that could lead these organisations towards best of socialisation. Events like Let's Discuss development, business conferences, technology summits through could give significant leap to these organisations.

Divisional Cross Country Competition on 10th July at Jalgaon:
Maharashtra State Athletics Association Nashik Divisional Cross Country Competition is being conducted in Jalgaon on 10th July. Competition would have participation of Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik and Thane District Players. Qualified teams would participate in State-level competition on 28th July at Parbhani.
Competition is in Men - 12km and 4km category, Women - 4km and 8km category along with 8km for boys below 20 years and 6km for Girls. There are 6 categories in this competition. Please contact Authorities for further details and participation.

• Maheshwari Friends Group publishes Community Mobile Numbers directory, available at Community members

01st July:
Monsoon's best showers are here:
Jalgaon District Monsoon has finally picked up with raining all around district since yesterday. Tapi and Purna River origin points have medium to heavy raining leading to significant increase in water levels. District Administration has issued warning to people living on banks of these Rivers.
Increasing water flow has led to likely opening up of Hatnur dam gates in these days. Arrival of medium to heavy rain has saved farmers from re-cultivation for Kharip season. Railways have announced temporary cancelling of Mumbai - Bhusawal Passenger Train following continued raining in entire zone. Raining has also led to delays in many trains from Mumbai and Nagpur zones.

Villagers Day: Maximum complaints on Electricity, Supplies department:
State Government recently introduced Villager's Day concept seems to be clicking well for Villagers. Khandesh region comprising of Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar District had Villagers taken conducted in 2,165 villages. Authorities have received whopping number of complaints counting to 18,280 and 2,333 complaints resolved by authorities.
Jalgaon District is on top of complaints list with 17,230 complaints filed and 1,113 complaints resolved. Dhule has 805 complaints from 551 villages and 173 solved. Nandurbar has 245 complaints from 501 villages and 245 solved. Most of the complaints are relating to Electricity supplies, supplies department for Kerosene and Rationing material, revenue department.
This event has proved to be a base for Villagers to file their never-heard issues to administrative authorities and get them resolved.

• District team announced for State Shooting competition
• Railways new time table in effect from today, check new timing before departure