Ram Nagar Shobha Yatra Turns West Nagpur Into Festive Corridor Nagpur: West Nagpur's Ram Nagar transformed into a vibrant celebration on Thursday as thousands gathered along its streets for the Ram Navami Shobha Yatra. The event, marked by enthusiastic local participation, colorful tableaux, and deep devotion, drew crowds from across the city. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari joined devotees at the Ram temple in Ram Nagar, where they offered prayers before inaugurating the procession. Fadnavis highlighted the enduring relevance of Lord Ram's values, emphasizing his role as a symbol of righteousness, equality, and social harmony. "Lord Ram's life continues to guide society in upholding moral principles," he said, addressing the gathering. The twin Shobha Yatras in Nagpur, held at Poddareswar Ram Temple and Ram Nagar, have become cherished traditions, uniting people from diverse communities. Fadnavis praised the collective spirit of the event, noting the city's resonance with the ideals of Lord Ram. At noon, the Ram Nagar Ram Temple witnessed a special celebration, with devotees gathering to honor the birth time of Lord Ram. A decorated cradle held an idol of "Bal Ram," while priests conducted rituals amid chants of mantras and shlokas. Flower petals were showered on the infant deity, and bhajans filled the temple, drawing participants into the moment. The procession featured 55 elaborate tableaux, with local mandals presenting themed displays and devotional performances. Women riders on bikes stood out, leading a segment in coordinated formation with saffron flags and Lord Ram–Krishna-themed backdrops.#nitin_gadkari #devendra_fadnavis #ram_nagar #ram_navami_shobha_yatra #poddareswar_ram_temple
Nagpur heat forces 3 players to retire on day 2 Three players withdrew from their matches during the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour in Nagpur on Wednesday due to the extreme heat. The incident occurred on the second day of the tournament at the NDHTA courts in Ram Nagar. Among those retiring were Netherlands’ Emma Van Poppel, Nepal’s Abhilasha Bista, and India’s seventh-seeded Akanksha Nitture. The intense afternoon temperatures disrupted their performance, leading to their early exits. Despite the heat, experienced players like fourth-seeded Ankita Raina and third-ranked Zeel Desai advanced without difficulty. Raina, seeded fourth, defeated compatriot Soha Sadiq in straight sets (6-3, 6-4), showcasing her composure under pressure. Desai also progressed smoothly, defeating A Easwaramurthi 6-2, 6-2 to secure her place in the pre-quarterfinals. The day saw an unexpected upset as wild card Kashish Bhatia stunned higher-ranked Bela Tamkhankar with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Bhatia will now face Madhurima Sawant, who overcame Nitture’s early retirement. Nitture retired in the second set after trailing 0-2, allowing Sawant to advance. Sawant won the first set 7-6 (6) against Nitture. Sonal Patil also contributed to the heat-related retirements, forcing Van Poppel to withdraw after winning the first set 6-4. Patil led 4-0 in the second set when Van Poppel retired. Meanwhile, the Netherlands’ Emma and Ekaterina Khodzhaeva opted for a walkover against the India-Malaysia pair Pooja Ingale and Elsa Wan in the women’s doubles opening round. Abhilasha Bista retired against Germany’s A Kuparev in the second set (1-1) after losing the first set 0-6. In the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals, top seed Vaishnavi Adkar will face Ksenia Laskutova, while second seed Zhibek Kulambayuva will take on Pooja Ingale.#nagpur #ram_nagar #itf_women_s_world_tennis_tour #ndhta_courts #akanksha_nitture
Hookah Parlour at Ram Nagar Restaurant Busted Nagpur police conducted a raid on a restaurant in Ram Nagar, uncovering an illegal hookah parlour operating under the guise of a café. The operation, carried out on Friday night, led to the registration of cases against five individuals, including the establishment’s owner. The accused include Brijesh Pal (35) from WCL Colony, Prakash Khadka (28) from New Colony, Sujal Mendhe (21) from Ambazari Tekdi, Uday Yadav (23) from Godhni, and Suraj Gajbhiyye (23) from Ambazari Tekdi. The raid was initiated after intelligence indicated the premises were serving hookah to customers. During the operation, police found patrons engaged in hookah consumption and seized prohibited tobacco products along with hookah equipment. The action was part of a broader effort to dismantle illegal hookah parlours that operate within restaurants and cafés, which authorities claim have proliferated in the city. The raid was supervised by DCP Nityanand Jha, with senior officers such as Vinod Godbole, Rajesh Lohi, Baljit Thakur, Kamlesh Naneer, and Pravin Lokhande involved in the enforcement. The police emphasized that the operation targeted establishments that circumvent regulations by disguising their activities as legitimate businesses. This case highlights ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade of hookah, which is often linked to health risks and regulatory violations. The arrests and seizures underscore the authorities’ commitment to enforcing laws against unlicensed operations that pose threats to public health and safety.#nagpur_police #ram_nagar #brijesh_pal #prakash_khadka #sujal_mendhe
