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‘Seed Mother’ Padma Shri Rahibai Popere forced to abruptly end speech after criticising PM Modi in Nagpur

Tribal farmer and Padma Shri awardee Rahibai Popere was asked to abruptly end her speech during 108th Indian Science Congress. 

Rahibai Popere

Tribal farmer and Padma Shri awardee Rahibai Popere was asked to abruptly end her speech in Marathi after 20 minutes during 108th Indian Science Congress on Thursday, January 5 in Nagpur. 

The incident happened when Popere who’s known as – Seed Mother of India – was invited for the inaugural session of Women’s Science Congress and Farmers Science Congress as the Guest of Honour apart from Union Minister Nitin Gadakri’s wife Kanchan, former Nagpur Mayor Kalpana Pande, to name a few.

Widely acknowledged for her role in traditional farming using indigenous seeds, Popere said, “We have forgotten nature and that’s why nature has forgotten us; rains have now become untimely. We are not sowing crops as per nature; we are cultivating unseasonal crops. We have changed and that is why nature has changed. Every village should have a Rahibai Popere and a seed bank. Every food plate in every home must be chemical-free.”

However, very soon, she was asked to cut short her speech after she criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Chandrakant Patil to name a few. Her criticism drew huge applause from the audience.

Popere said when she had gone to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to receive the Padma Shri in 2021, PM Modi had promised her that he would visit her village Kombhalne in Ahmednagar after she told him about the poor condition of her village.  

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17-year-old girl gang-raped in car at Nagpur

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January 26, 2023

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Radhika Dhawad | Nagpur

Nagpur Police arrested two men on Wednesday for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a car on Monday…

2 arrested after gang raping 17-yr-old in car | Nagpur

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Nagpur Police arrested two men on Wednesday for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a car in Saoner (40 kms from Nagpur city) on Monday. The cops, initiated an extensive search immediately after receiving a complaint and arrested the two. 
 
The two accused convinced the teenage girl to travel with them in car by offering her to drop her at her destination. The survivor, who was clueless about the accused’s intentions, helped them by giving directions for the destination.
 
Cops said the two, however, took a detour on the way and took her to an isolated place, parked the car and allegedly gang-raped her. The duo has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, among other charges.

Also read: Nagpur: 3 men gang rape woman, stab her to death with axe, again rape her dead body

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Nagpur citizens walk to celebrate city’s heritage ahead of Republic Day | In Pictures

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January 25, 2023

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Avani Arya | Nagpur
On the account of arriving Republic Day festival, a heritage dialogue was held on January 22, 2023. The aim was to celebrate the buildings that are living witnesses of the spirit of power centres belonging to today’s Indian democracy and the era of 1903 when Nagpur was the capital of the Central Provinces.
 
The walk included a brief narrative from 1861, where after the mutiny, the detached position of Nagpur District and territories of Saugor and Nerbudda led to the formation of a new province termed “Central Province.”
 
The walk covered the architecture of the structures that were the centre of British rule in the central provinces. Various public buildings of that era, such as the old secretariat, the old High Court building, and the General Post Office, which are eminent examples of British colonial architecture, were covered. Materials like sandstone, basalt, and brick masonry are used to craft the elements of the building’s architecture.
 
During the walk, the stickers designed by team Sakha were distributed to participants as a souvenir, which was one of the key attractions for the participants and a reason for enthusiasm too.
 
The walk was followed by snacks and tea, over which dialogues on improving the condition of heritage structures were held. The citizens sharing their independent opinions was the true celebration of Indian democracy.
 
The walk was organised under the leadership of Ar Sandeep Pathe by team Sakha, which includes Ar Mayuri Deodhar, Ar Amruta Gangakhedkar, Ar Renuka Marotkar, Ar Yashwardhan Pincha, Ar Asmita Korpenwar, Ms Anjali Karpate, Ms Sakshi Mishra, Ms Shruti Beohar and Ms Vrushal Gurbaxani
 
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Rotary Club of Nagpur Vision organises kidathon, 4000 children participate

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January 25, 2023

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Avani Arya | Nagpur

Rotary club of Nagpur Vision organized a marathon for children on January 22, 2023 called as RCNV KIDATHON. The venue was WCL ground, Civil Lines where approximately 4000 children between the age group pf 7-15 years participated.

They were divided into three groups of three km, four km and five km according to the age. Children of age seven to 10 participated in three km, 11-13 in four km and 14 – 15 in five km marathon. The motto behind this marathon was to encourage and educate children about out door activities and importance of exercise.

Fund raised by this event was donated to Gram Heeth for the benefit of farmers. The event was flagged-off by the hands of the Chief Guests, NMC Commissioner Radhakrishnan B and Dr Amit Samarth at half past six in the morning.

Different routes were planned for the children under the strict security of RCNV volunteers and police. Once the children finished the marathon they were handed goodie bags, certificates and medals.

The sponsors for this mega event were Mauli group, Parekh brothers, Ajinkya tutorials, Oak & Chisel, Xenicon Healthcare, Gaysons, Dinshaws, Treat ice cream, Bharatvarsh farms, Diamond chips, Icad Adventures and you, Sunder biscuits, Kamal Chabrani. Medical partner for the event was Seven Star Hospital.

The mega event took place under the guidance and supervision of RCNV President Dr Shivani Sule, Treasurer Rtn Ritesh Amidwar, Chairperson and huge number of volunteers from the club.

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