Amravati's 2017 Municipal Election: Key Events Recalled
A review of the significant events and outcomes from the 2017 Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting political shifts and local governance impacts.
A review of the significant events and outcomes from the 2017 Amravati Municipal Corporation elections, highlighting political shifts and local governance impacts.
Police in Amravati conducted a raid and confiscated 48 grams of MD drugs. Authorities arrested one individual in connection with the seizure.
Civic elections in Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola are underway, with intense campaigning and rebel candidates challenging party strategies. Voters will decide amid multi-cornered contests and internal party divisions.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi praises Operation Sindoor, highlighting how 75,000 NCC cadets demonstrated discipline and national commitment through volunteer work.
Campaigning for Amravati Municipal Corporation elections concluded with a tense standoff between YSP and BJP supporters at Nehru Maidan. Police intervened to control the situation as parties held final rallies across the city.
Former MP Navneet Rana missed a key BJP rally in Amravati, highlighting tensions with party candidate Tushar Bhartiya. The BJP-Yuva Swabhiman Sena alliance has collapsed, fueling a heated contest in Sai Nagar Prabhag.
Dibrugarh University's NSS and NCC units organized a 'Run for Swadeshi' on National Youth Day, celebrating Swami Vivekananda's ideals with 200 participants promoting self-reliance and nationalism.
BJP officially ends alliance with Yuva Swabhiman Party for Amravati Municipal Corporation polls, to back independent candidates instead. Key details inside.
BJP suspends 17 officials in Amravati for anti-party activities, revoking their primary membership ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old boy, Nayan Vaidhaney, was brutally stabbed in Amravati's Gandhi Ashram Chowk. Police detain three women, search for two male attackers. Read the full details.
In a major political shift, the BJP has severed its alliance with MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party for the Amravati Municipal Corporation elections. Get the full story on this dramatic split.
BJP severs ties with MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party ahead of AMC elections, throwing support behind independent candidates. Guardian minister makes announcement on stage.
Lucknow University's first-semester exams were hit by mismanagement, with delayed papers and answer sheet shortages causing student distress. University promises extra time.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar cautions against forces creating social tension for political gain. He outlines a development vision for Amravati, promising funds if NCP wins civic polls. Read more.
The Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon team received a grand welcome in Kanpur by NCC. The team is spreading a message of bravery, unity, and national awakening. Read more about their journey.
Motorists on Samruddhi Mahamarg face 45-60 min delays from Jan 9-13 as MSRDC installs gantries for traffic management. Plan your travel accordingly.
BJP leader Navneet Rana asserts her loyalty amid allegations of campaigning against party candidates in Amravati. Guardian Minister Bawankule highlights Rs 785 crore development promise.
IAF Chief highlights NCC cadets' crucial role in civil defence during Operation Sindoor, urging public contribution to national security. Read the full story.
A 14-member NCC cycling expedition retracing Peshwa Bajirao's historic march was welcomed in Jhansi. The team, covering 70 km daily, aims to reach Delhi by Jan 16, promoting national unity. Read more.
Maharashtra government sanctions ₹73.33 lakh for Chikhaldara, Vidarbha's only hill station, as part of a ₹4.40 crore package for six hill towns to improve tourist infrastructure. Read more.
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SUO Manya Bahl from MCM DAV College represented India in a cultural and leadership exchange in Bhutan from Dec 12-19. The programme included trekking, rafting, and a dinner with PM Tshering Tobgay. Read more.
Governor C P Radhakrishnan hailed Operation Sindoor as a symbol of the armed forces' commitment to sovereignty at an NCC camp. Read the full story on India's national resolve.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questions Sharad Pawar's Rajya Sabha prospects, challenges RSS on 'love jihad', and highlights urban civic failures in Amravati. Read the full analysis of Maharashtra's political churn.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
The NCC announces a major initiative to train 100,000 cadets for disaster response and sets up drone training hubs. A strategic move to bolster India's resilience.
Seat-sharing disputes in Amravati lead BJP and ally Yuva Swabhiman to contest separately. Key talks with MLA Ravi Rana fail, setting stage for a direct fight. Read the full story.
Cooperative department raids in Amravati's Savla village uncover 96 suspicious documents & 27 agricultural assets linked to illegal moneylending. Action initiated under Maharashtra Moneylending Act. Read the full details.
BJP workers in Amravati protest alleged favoritism and corruption in ticket distribution. Leaders face accusations of sidelining loyalists for newcomers. Read the full story.
Tembo Group secures defence licence for Maharashtra's first handgun factory in Amravati. Plans to produce 30,000 pistols annually by September and 12 crore bullets in two years. A major boost for 'Make in India' in defence manufacturing.