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Pune

Nimbalkar is PP in Pujari case

The state government has appointed senior criminal lawyer Harshad Nimbalkar as the special public prosecutor (PP) in the gang rape-cum-murder case of software engineer Nayana Abhijit Pujari.She was raped and killed in October last year.Speaking to media on Tuesday, Nimbalkar said, "I will first study the entire case with the help of the police. I expect their complete cooperation in the case."He said he will particularly study the evidence part of the investigation.The …

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Mumbai

250 get a Marathi scare before CET

Imagine an English medium student getting ready for a crucial examination, but just days before it he comes to know that he will be given question papers in Marathi. You are shocked merely thinking of it, right? So, you can easily imagine the trauma of some 250 students in whose life it actually happened, courtesy examination hall tickets.These English medium students, set to appear for the Maharashtra common entrance test for admission to health science, engineering and pharmacy degree cour…

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Pune

Affected search for valuables in debris

Newly married Anil Waghmare’s family will take some time to come to terms with the tragedy they suffered on Monday when their hutment in Ambedkarnagar got gutted in the blaze.The 21-year-old lost all the gifts and valuables the couple had received in their marriage five months ago. He lives with his parents and wife. "I earn my living through painting banners and boards. I don’t know how to console my family. They are in a shock," Waghmare said.The family lost everyth…

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Mumbai

CM,Ashok Chavan, honours martyrs, kin to get pension

Silencing opponents who have been using the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement to bolster their own political profiles, chief minister Ashok Chavan today said he would consider pensions for the relatives of the 106 martyrs who died for the cause of a unified state.Earlier, Maharashtra Day celebrations started on a sombre note. There were no ostentatious displays; leaders paid tributes to the martyrs by showering flower petals on the Hutatma memorial. Governor K Sankaranarayanan and chief minister…

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Mumbai

Skating to spread peace mantra

Two children from Mulund skated all the way to Gateway of India along with seven other children from Mumbai to spread the message of peace on Friday. The journey, covering a total distance of 65.10 km, was undertaken by children who were all between 5-10 years of age. The event was organised by Role Model Skaters which is based in Mulund. Harash Sarode, 6 and Manav Vora, 9, will represent Mulund. ?Earlier, in? 2006, six children covered a distance of about 50 kilometres,? said Rishi Sarode…

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