Census 2027 Preparations in Nagpur Face Major Delays as Staff Shortages and Non-Compliance Plague Municipal Efforts Nagpur: The preparation for the 2027 Census in Nagpur has encountered significant obstacles, with critical delays in staffing and institutional compliance undermining the city’s readiness for the nationwide population survey. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has reported that a substantial number of enumerators and supervisors appointed by the government have yet to join their duties, despite being officially assigned. This issue spans all 10 administrative zones under the corporation’s jurisdiction, creating a fragmented and under-resourced framework for data collection. According to NMC officials, the problem stems from multiple institutions—ranging from schools and colleges to government, semi-government, and private entities—either failing to release existing staff or outright rejecting appointment orders. Prominent educational and institutional hubs in areas such as Civil Lines, Telangkhedi, Sitabuldi, and Seminary Hills have not submitted staff lists, leaving the municipal authorities without accurate records of personnel available for the Census. Additionally, discrepancies have been identified in the data provided by some institutions, with reported employee numbers falling short of actual staffing levels. The NMC has escalated the matter, directing assistant commissioners across all 10 zones to take immediate action against non-compliant institutions. The municipal commissioner has emphasized that the process of registering criminal cases against enumerators and supervisors who disregard government directives has already begun.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #civil_lines #sitabuldi #telangkhedi
Fire at Civil Lines hotel, staff averts major tragedy Nagpur: A major tragedy was averted after alert staff at a hotel on Tagore Road in Civil Lines swiftly contained a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at ‘Oak Ignatia’, a multi-story building housing the restaurant ‘Veggietude’ on its first floor. Fire officer Devendra Shamkule confirmed the blaze is suspected to have originated in the kitchen’s ducting system, which sustained heavy smoke damage. Electrical wiring in the affected area was also compromised. Employees noticed smoke emerging from the ducting around 6:38 pm and immediately used fire extinguishers to suppress the flames, preventing the fire from spreading. Shamkule praised their timely response, stating it averted a serious incident. The restaurant, which has a seating capacity of approximately 80, had staff present during the incident. No injuries were reported. The fire caused damage to the ducting system, wiring, and some stored vegetables and raw materials. The estimated loss is around Rs70,000. Authorities have confirmed the building remains structurally safe, with damage limited to the affected area. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. The incident highlights the importance of prompt action by staff in preventing larger disasters. While the restaurant’s operations were disrupted, the quick response by employees and the fire department minimized the risk to lives and property. Further details about the fire’s origin are expected to emerge as investigators continue their probe.#nagpur #oak_ignatia #veggietude #devendra_shamkule #civil_lines
