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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
No pucca roads in layouts, NIT floats Rs57L tender for patch work, repairs
1 2 Nagpur: Even as the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has floated fresh tenders worth over Rs57 lakh for patch work and road repairs in authorised and unauthorised layouts in south and north Nagpur, residents continue to reel under pathetic road conditions, with several areas waterlogged after heavy rain and non-existent approach roads. On Tuesday, NIT published a tender notice, which includes works worth Rs20.15 lakh for repairs and patch work in South Nagpur and another Rs37.49 lakh for road repairs in North Nagpur. The repairs and patch works will be done with metal and murum in both authorised and unauthorised layouts over six months. The situation remains grim on the ground. At Swami Nagar in Nari, North Nagpur, the condition is deplorable. "Khup traas aahe bhau (It's too much trouble). Water has entered our homes. Children can't go to school. It's become impossible to step out," said resident Sachin Ingle, whose flooded street reflects the extent of civic apathy despite repeated allocations. Former Congress Corporator from North Nagpur Manoj Sangole questioned the utility of recurring expenditures. "Earlier too, a Rs1 crore tender was floated. Every year crores are wasted. NIT must finalise the legal status of these layouts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My family & I lost S$500,000 to a scam. Taking responsibility for it was hard, but it helped me grow CNA Read More Undo Builders sold these plots and left, and now residents are paying the price for no development," Sangole told TOI. He alleged systemic injustice, saying, "There are over 1,900 layouts now, and 572 have been legalised. What about the rest? These layouts must be rehabilitated and granted permanent status. NIT either needs to be dissolved or its trustees must take accountability." Residents in layouts under Prabhag areas and inner pockets of North Nagpur continue to suffer. "There are dozens of pockets where residents are living without roads, drainage or basic services," Sangole said, demanding urgent attention from both state and local bodies. "The situation is no different in areas in south Nagpur," said former corporator Vijay Zalke. The problem is particularly dire in Gunthewari layouts that were sold decades ago but never received basic civic amenities. Many continue to rely on muddy lanes that get completely cut off during monsoon, trapping people inside their homes. A senior NIT official admitted the lack of amenities, especially roads in authorised and unauthorised layouts. Citing an example, the official said only 10% of residents of authorised layouts pay the development charges to NIT. "So, it's very difficult for the civic agency to provide roads and other basic civic amenities," the official said.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
College Basketball Crown returning in 2026, but field will be smaller than first edition
College basketball's newest postseason tournament will be significantly shrunk next season. The College Basketball Crown will return for 2026, Fox Sports and AEG announced on Monday, July 21. However, the field will be cut in half from the inaugural edition, going down from 16 teams to eight. The tournament, which will remain in Las Vegas and be played April 1-5, will feature the top two teams from the big Ten, Big 12 and Big East that didn't receive an NCAA Tournament bid, as well as two wild card selections determined by its committee. Name, image and likeness prizes are the big selling point for the tournament. In 2025, champion Nebraska received a $300,000 prize pool for winning the tournament, while Central Florida got $100,000 as the runner-up. Semifinalists Boise State and Villanova each got $50,000 for their respective finishes. "We launched the College Basketball Crown to create more opportunities for elite competition during the thrilling college basketball post-season – and we saw an incredible response from fans, conferences, and players for the inaugural tournament," Fox Sports executive vice president Jordan Bazant said in a statement. Why is College Basketball Crown field is smaller? While it's a positive sign the tournament will return, it's notable how the field is cut in half. In the 2025 tournament, 16 teams were in, with guaranteed spots for the Big Ten, Big 12 and Big East. However, teams like Indiana, Iowa, Ohio State and West Virginia turned down invitations, even though they were the next best teams left in their respective conferences. It has become an ongoing trend for squads that just miss out on the tournament. When teams don't hear their names called on Selection Sunday, it usually means players hit the transfer portal, leaving rosters in doubt of whether it will have a suitable lineup to play in. The NIT and other smaller postseason tournaments have dealt with the same issues. With a smaller field, the College Basketball Crown could have a better field for its bracket, and it comes with possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament in 2026. Still, there is a chance the best teams left in each of conference could decline any postseason invitation, which would leave the College Basketball Crown to go down the conference standings to fill its spots. Still, the College Basketball Crown was a success in terms of non-NCAA Tournament postseasons. It averaged 260,000 viewers on Fox and FS1, higher than the NIT on ESPN's platforms at 212,000 viewers. The championship game between the Cornhuskers and Knights − which went against the women's basketball national championship − averaged 822,000 viewers, the most for a non-NCAA Tournament postseason game. College Basketball Crown 2026 schedule The 2026 College Basketball Crown will be played April 1-5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and it will air on Fox and FS1.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Khopde takes charge as NIT trustee; vows to prioritise Gunthewari regularisation
1 2 Nagpur: Senior BJP leader and four-time MLA from East Nagpur, Krishna Khopde, on Monday took charge as trustee of Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT). The appointment was celebrated with great enthusiasm by party workers and supporters, who gathered in large numbers at the NIT office for the formal oath-taking ceremony. Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who attended the function as the chief guest, hailed Khopde's appointment, calling it a step that will benefit the common people. He said Khopde's proven track record of working for the underprivileged and transforming East Nagpur into a development model made him the right choice for the post. The event was attended by BJP city president Dayashankar Tiwari, NIT chairman Sanjay Meena, former MLAs Anil Sole, Vikas Kumbhare, Sudhakar Deshmukh, and several ex-corporators and party officials. In his address, Khopde thanked the party leadership and vowed to focus on regularising unauthorised layouts under the Gunthewari Act, 2020. "We've already provided land rights to many slum dwellers through NIT. Under the leadership of CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari, we ensured ownership rights to thousands. Now, we will give top priority to the registration and regularisation of plots in all unauthorised layouts," Khopde said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Sewage Chokes Alankar Colony; NIT Yet To Offer Permanent Fix
1 2 Nagpur: For the past one-and-a-half years, residents of Alankar Colony — mostly senior citizens and retired professionals — have been grappling with severe sewage overflow and blocked drains. The issue stems from an overburdened sewer line originally designed for 65 families but now servicing over double the load following the construction of three new residential buildings, with a fourth underway. Locals say the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) never laid a proper underground drainage network in the colony, worsening the problem. "For 16 years, there was never any issue because the number of buildings was fewer," said T Malankar, a long-time resident. "Our layout was planned around 15 years ago, and the drainage system sufficed then. But with the new constructions, it's now under immense pressure." Nanak Chabrani, another resident, described the impact on daily life. "I avoid opening my door in the evening as it faces the sewer, which is now a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The stench is unbearable. I feel embarrassed to invite anyone over." Residents have repeatedly complained about the situation but allege that NIT officials have been unresponsive. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "How can Nagpur be called a Smart City when basic civic infrastructure like drainage is missing?" questioned Mayuri Sharma. "Last month, sewer water entered my home and reached the kitchen. We've filed several complaints, but nothing concrete has been done." With civic bodies failing to act, residents were forced to take temporary measures themselves. One local arranged for a JCB machine through an acquaintance to dig makeshift drainage paths. But with monsoon intensifying, fears of flooding inside homes loom large. When contacted, NIT junior engineer Rambhau Patil said the matter was being treated on priority. "A joint survey with a private firm has been conducted, and a permanent solution is being worked out," he said. "The original contractor had left the sewer line exposed 15 years ago. A proposal to lay a new pipeline is in progress. In the meantime, NMC has been instructed to clean the area."
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Dibrugarh researcher gains global acclaim for work on AI-powered breast cancer detection system
1 2 3 4 Dibrugarh: Dipti Deb, a research scholar from Chabua in Dibrugarh, is garnering international acclaim for her groundbreaking work in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for early breast cancer detection. Currently pursuing her PhD in the department of computer science and engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, she is under the mentorship of Prof. Ratnakar Dash and Durga Prasad Mohapatra. Dipti recently showcased her innovative research at the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her paper, titled "BreastHistoNet: An Efficient Breast Cancer Histopathological Image Classification Using Multi-Scale Features and Channel Recalibration", presents a cutting-edge computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) system. This system integrates mammogram, ultrasound, and histopathology images, providing a more accurate and timely detection of breast cancer. The promising results from her tests indicate that the AI-driven approach could significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities in the healthcare sector, capturing the attention of attendees and experts alike. The innovation has already garnered multiple accolades, including the Best Poster Award at the 13th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2025) held at IIT Roorkee.
