17-Acre Ghat Land 'Vanishes': Borkar Flags Smart City Role, Seeks Probe Nagpur: Ruling party leader Narendra Borkar accused the Nagpur Smart City administration of drastically reducing the land reserved for a cremation ghat, claiming that nearly 17-17.5 acres of land earmarked in the city’s Development Plan (DP) were reduced to just 1.5-2 acres. Addressing a press conference, Borkar highlighted the severe congestion at the Pardi ghat, a site used by residents of areas such as Pardi, Bhandewadi, Punapur, and Bharatwada, which has become a bottleneck during peak times for last rites. "If four people arrive at once, two have to wait. This is the condition of a facility that sees lakhs during peak rituals," he said, emphasizing the growing strain on the site. Borkar alleged that the original DP had reserved 35 acres for ghat development, with 17.5 acres specifically allocated for the Pardi ghat. However, under the Smart City regime, the reservation was reportedly altered without clear documentation. He criticized officials for being unaware whether the DP reservation still existed, raising questions about the legitimacy of the changes. "How was the land 'handed over'? Were private interests involved? Who gave away the land? Under whose orders was the reservation cancelled?" Borkar demanded, noting that even senior officials failed to provide satisfactory answers. The issue was reportedly raised in a meeting chaired by Mayor Neeta Thakre, attended by East Nagpur MLA Krishna Khopde and standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani. During the meeting, directions were issued to explore legal options to reclaim the land and expand the ghat. Borkar also indicated that legal recourse, including appointing a lawyer, was being considered.#krishna_khopde #neeta_thakre #narendra_borkar #nagpur_smart_city #pardi_ghat
Cops expand reach with new Bhandewadi station Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the newly established Bhandewadi police station, which was created by splitting the jurisdictions of the Pardi and Wathoda police stations. The station is located at Mahajanpura on the Nagpur-Bhandara Road and is designed to enhance law enforcement and response times in the rapidly expanding areas on the city’s outskirts. The jurisdiction of the new station covers approximately 18 square kilometers, stretching 6 kilometers east to west and 3 kilometers north to south. It includes several localities such as Sonba Nagar, Prajapati Nagar, Chandranagar, Gondpura, Koshtipura, Sarai Mohalla, Mahajanpura, Thavkarwadi, Nageshwar Nagar, Ambe Nagar, Oriya Mohalla, Mehr Nagar, Shailesh Nagar, Sharda Nagar, Devi Nagar, Sangharsh Nagar, Suraj Nagar, Pawanshakti Nagar, Shravan Nagar, Raj Nagar, Wathoda Ring Road, Vaishnodevi Nagar, Chandmari Road, Sahil Nagar, Dhartima Society, Abumia Nagar, Tulsi Nagar, Bidgaon, and Tarodi (Bud) Road. Senior officials, including MLA Krishna Khopde, Chief Police Officer Ravinder Kumar Singal, Joint Chief Police Officer Navinchandra Reddy, and other public representatives, attended the inauguration ceremony. The new station aims to address the growing needs of the region by improving police presence and efficiency. The decision to establish the station reflects the government’s efforts to adapt to urban expansion and ensure better public safety. The area covered by the new station has seen significant development in recent years, prompting the need for a dedicated police force to manage the increasing population and associated challenges. The station’s establishment is expected to reduce response times and improve coordination with other local authorities.#devendra_fadnavis #krishna_khopde #ravinder_kumar_singal #navinchandra_reddy #mahajanpura
