Poorly Planned Shade Nets Worsen Traffic and Miss Purpose Across Nagpur Junctions The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) ₹65 lakh initiative to install green shade nets at 18 major intersections has faced significant backlash, as poorly executed installations have instead exacerbated traffic congestion rather than providing relief to commuters. The project, intended to offer respite from the sun at key junctions, has resulted in bottlenecks, complaints from drivers, and criticism from civic activists. At Tukdoji Putla Square, the shade structures have blocked a critical free left turn, forcing vehicles traveling from Ajni police station to Reshimbagh to queue behind bamboo poles and net frames. Motorists reported that the change has drastically slowed traffic flow, with one auto driver stating, “Earlier, we could take a smooth free left. Now we are stuck in long queues.” Another commuter noted that the nets do not cover actual waiting points, limiting their utility. During peak hours, the narrowed roads have led to overcrowding by two-wheelers, autos, and cars, overwhelming traffic personnel. Similar issues have emerged along Central Avenue, highlighting inconsistencies in the project’s execution. At Vaishno Devi Chowk, nets were installed despite the signal operating in blinker mode, while Wardhaman Nagar Chowk—where shade is more urgently needed—was left without coverage. Commuters remain exposed to direct sunlight at Chhapru Nagar Chowk and along the metro corridor between Wardhaman Nagar and Telephone Exchange Chowk. At Telephone Exchange Square, nets were placed in already shaded areas, leaving sun-exposed stretches uncovered. A gap of nearly 15 feet between zebra crossings and shaded portions further reduces the effectiveness of the installations.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #central_avenue #tukdoji_putla_square #vaishno_devi_chowk #wardhaman_nagar_chowk
Prof’s Garden Suspected as Terrorists’ Bomb Cache in Nagpur Investigators in Nagpur have identified the quiet residential garden of college principal Ujwal Lanjewar as a potential pick-up or dead-drop location for explosive materials, raising concerns about a possible terror operation. The garden, located at Dosar Bhavan Chowk on Central Avenue, was found to contain 15 gelatin sticks (live cartridges) and 58 detonators, including eight with connectors, concealed in three plastic bags. The total weight of the material was approximately 2kg. The explosives were reportedly left unnoticed for several days, with authorities noting that the location was chosen for its lack of CCTV coverage, complicating the investigation. The garden is situated in a bustling residential and commercial area, within 5km of the RSS headquarters and 1.5km of significant religious sites across different communities. A MahaMetro facility is also nearby, making the location convenient for suspected operatives aiming to minimize travel time and exposure while moving materials toward potential targets. Police sources highlighted that gaps in the garden’s iron fencing made it easier to conceal the explosives. The recovered items, including severed wire connectors on the detonators, were deemed dysfunctional, though officials have not ruled out foul play. The discovery has triggered a high alert across the city, particularly in sensitive areas, as concerns grow that the material could have been used to assemble improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for attacks on crowded or symbolic locations. Intelligence agencies and anti-terror squads are probing whether the cache was part of a larger network sourcing industrial explosives for misuse.#mahaMetro #rss_headquarters #dosar_bhavan_chowk #ujwal_lanjewar #central_avenue
