# Aurangabad Buzz

> What's buzzing in Aurangabad. News and Updates. Shoutout to Artists, Brands, Events, Content Creators and Influencers.


## Posts

- [Internet Suspended, Curfew Imposed: Maharashtra Authorities Respond to Maratha Quota Agitation.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2024/02/25/internet-suspended-curfew-imposed-maharashtra-authorities-respond-to-maratha-quota-agitation/):   Internet Service Shutdown in Aurangabad : In response to the escalating tensions surrounding the Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, authorities in Maharashtra have taken decisive actions. These actions include the suspension of internet services and the imposition of curfew in certain districts. On Monday, internet services were suspended in Maharashtra’s Jalna, Aurangabad, and Beed districts as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order. Officials cited concerns over potential unrest fueled by rumors circulating on social media platforms. Additionally, a curfew was imposed in Ambad taluka of Jalna district, effective Monday midnight. This measure aims to […]
- [Meraj - International Calligraphy & Tazhib Art Festival in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2024/02/06/meraj-international-calligraphy-tazhib-art-festival-in-aurangabad/):   Meraj – International Calligraphy & Tazhib – A Contemporary Art Festival, Aurangabad, in Collaboration with Maulana Azad College and Iran Culture House Mumbai, Organized from 5th to 8th Feb 2024 at Maulana Azad College, Rauza Baugh, #Aurangabad. The event is open to the students of the college and other visitors. Timings of the event is probably between 10 AM to 5 PM. Here are some photos which were taken at the event.
- [Hyena seen yesterday in Aurangabad City](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2024/01/06/hyena-seen-yesterday-in-aurangabad-city/):   🚨BE ALERT🚨 A Hyena was seen yesterday in #Aurangabad around Delhi Gate, Shahi Masjid, and Government College of Arts and Science areas. Please try to stay away from these areas and if anyone witnesses this animal, then please contact us or tag us on social media posts/stories. Thank you. Update (9-1-2024): Fake videos are spread on Instagram users and on WhatsApp groups claiming of the Hyena Attack on the civilians of the residents of the city. We hope the administration will look at this issue & will take effective measures to protect the residents and, if possible, catch those […]
- [Inauguration of a new boating project at Nehru Garden, CIDCO N-8 area](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2024/01/01/inauguration-of-a-new-boating-project-at-nehru-garden-cidco-n-8-area/):   As part of this initiative “Amhala Khelu Dya” campaign under Smart City Aurangabad, The Municipal Commissioner and Administrator G. Sreekanth (I.A.S.) inaugurated the boating project at Nehru Garden, CIDCO N-8 area on January 1, 2024 under the patronage of Hon’ble Mr. Atul Save, Maharashtra Minister of Housing. MLA Mr. Pradeep Jaiswal, MLA Mr. Sanjay Shirsat, Municipal Commissioner G Sreekanth, Additional Commissioner Ranjit Patil, City engineer Avinash Deshmukh, Garden Superintendent Mr. Vijay Patil and others were present. Here are some glimpses of the inauguration ceremony.
- [6 Workers Died in a Massive Fire in a Hand Gloves Manufacturing Factory at Waluj, #Aurangabad.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2023/12/31/6-workers-died-in-a-massive-fire-in-a-hand-gloves-manufacturing-factory-at-waluj-aurangabad/): A Massive Fire in a Hand Gloves Manufacturing Factory is seen at Waluj area in Aurangabad where a news is coming of 6 workers died due to this incident. Fortunately, 15 workers were successfully rescued. The tragic loss of six lives was confirmed by the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Most of these workers hailed from Bihar, and they were identified as Mustaq Shaikh (65), Kausher Shaikh (32), Iqbal Shaikh (18), Kakanji (55), Riazbhai (32), and Margus Shaikh (33), as confirmed by GMCH sources. Photo credits: Mohammad Akef
- [Maharashtra State Government has approved the expansion of Aurangabad & Gondia Airport](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2023/12/05/maharashtra-state-government-has-approved-the-expansion-of-aurangabad-gondia-airport/):   Maharashtra state govt has approved the expansion of Aurangabad & Gondia airport. It allocated Rs 578 crore for infra improvement & land acquisition. The expansion will enable increased tourist footfall and the operation of international charters. Along with the construction of a parallel taxiway, existing runway at Aurangabad will be extended to 3,660 meters. This expansion will enable international charter operations at the airport. At Gondia, a state highway will be diverted for runway expansion. Rs 15 crore has been sanctioned for acquiring 15 hectares of land & diversion of highway.
- [Massive Drug Bust Worth Rs 400 Crore in Aurangabad, Maharashtra](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2023/11/04/massive-drug-bust-worth-rs-400-crore-in-aurangabad-maharashtra/):   Aurangabad, Maharashtra, has been at the center of a significant crackdown on narcotic operations in recent times. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in cooperation with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, has seized narcotic drugs worth more than Rs 400 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The journey began with an investigation by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, which discovered that illegal substances were being produced in a factory in Aurangabad. In response, a joint team from the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and DRI launched a targeted operation on the suspected factory, Mahalakshmi Industries, […]
- [Government Medical College and Hospital reports 18 deaths including 2 infants in just 24 hours](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2023/10/04/government-medical-college-and-hospital-reports-18-deaths-including-2-infants-in-just-24-hours/): The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Maharashtra has reported 18 deaths, including two of infants, in just 24 hours, on 3rd October 2023. The hospital administration has stated that on an average, the norm for deaths per admitted patient is nine out of 1,000 at a higher health facility and anything beyond that is considered to be serious. Dean Dr Sanjay Rathod said, “Our hospital, which is the largest state-run facility in the region, daily caters to about 2,000 patients from 14 districts. Irrespective of the condition of the patient, he or she is admitted. Most of the […]
- [Aurangabad Buzz featured in Lokmat Times](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2023/01/06/aurangabad-buzz-featured-in-lokmat-times/):   It’s been an honor for us to get featured in the leading newspaper – Lokmat Times and to share our love for the heritage and tourism of #Aurangabad. I would like to thank the Aurangabad Buzz Team and all the creators who’ve collaborated with us in promoting the heritage and tourism of the city. Also, We want to thank Aurangabad Smart City for giving us a chance to work in collaboration for G20. A screenshot of the news is attached above. Also thanks to Mr. Nooruddin Inamdar for publishing this news in Aurangabad First’s Lokmat Times. Thank you.
- [The Superintendent of Police Mr. Manish Kalwania took various decisions regarding the increase and misuse of drugs](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/12/29/the-superintendent-of-police-mr-manish-kalwania-took-various-decisions-regarding-the-increase-and-misuse-of-drugs/):   The Superintendent of Police Mr. Manish Kalwania took various decisions regarding the increase and misuse of drugs among the citizens of #Aurangabad city. The Aurangabad City Police has appealed to contact 14416 Toll-Free number for any counselling under addictions and Dial 104 for any counselling related to mental health and other ailments. He also added, Police administration and food and drug administration are taking appropriate precautions from the health point of view besides preventing the sale of narcotic drugs through the district-level committee. For this, he said that a report is being sought after visiting the sales centre selling […]
- [G20 - Women 20 Engagement in Aurangabad - Content Creators joins Smart City Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/12/26/g20-women-20-engagement-in-aurangabad-content-creators-joins-smart-city-aurangabad/):   We’re very proud that Aurangabad is looking forward to hosting the Women 20 Engagement Group as a part of India’s G20 Presidency in February 2023. Many Content Creators and Influencers of the city, including Team Aurangabad Buzz, have been invited by Aurangabad Smart City Officials. We would like to thank and express our support for this historical event which will unfold great opportunities for the citizens of Aurangabad. A meeting of content creators and influencers with the Deputy Commissioner of the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation. Many issues were also raised which can help to achieve the objectives of the G20 […]
- [Injured man dies within 30 minutes in a road accident in Aurangabad.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/12/10/injured-man-dies-within-30-minutes-in-a-road-accident-in-aurangabad/):   Sunil Kale, who worked at a tea stall in Aurangabad, was crossing the road with a kettle of tea in his hand, was knocked down by a speeding tempo. An injured Kale kept shouting for help for some time and almost lying for 30 minutes on the road as seen in the CCTV footage but neither motorists nor passers-by helped him for nearly 30 minutes. The Jawahar Nagar police have registered a case and arrested the accused. In a video clip that went viral, Many people said that they have lost faith in Humanity as Sunil was seen crossing […]
- [Aurangabad Circle celebrated World Heritage Week at Ellora](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/11/23/aurangabad-circle-celebrated-world-heritage-week-at-ellora/): The inaugural function was at Ellora caves. The chief guest was Shri. Surendra Jankiram Deshmukh, Tahasildar, Guest of honour was Shri. Gulabchand  Hiraman Boradkar, Principal, Gurukul School, Ellora. A Photo Exhibition was set up here in Ellora Cave no. 13 and it shall remain open to the public till 25th of November, 2022. The subject of the Exhibition was “Monument under Aurangabad Circle and Old line Drawings of Mr. James Burgess.  In the evening a cultural program was organised at Aurangabad caves in front of cave no.07 by Guru/Dean Parwati Dutta and her students from Mahatma Gandhi University, Mission Sangeet […]
- [Nitin Gadkari announces 268 KM Greenfield Alignment Connecting Pune and Aurangabad to Samruddhi Expressway](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/11/17/nitin-gadkari-announces-268-km-greenfield-alignment-connecting-pune-and-aurangabad-to-samruddhi-expressway/): Travel time between Nagpur and Pune is set to reduce to 8 hour, via a proposed greenfield expressway between Pune and Aurangabad to the soon-to-be inaugurated Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway (officially known as Hinduhriday Samrat Samruddhi Mahamarg). The 701-km long Samruddhi Expressway will connect 10 districts (Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Washim, Buldhana, Jalna, Aurangabad, Nashik, Ahmednagar and Thane), 26 talukas, and 392 villages of the state. When fully operational, the expressway will reduce the travel time between Nagpur and Mumbai by half, from 16 to eight hours. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday announced that NHAI will build 268-km […]
- [Kagzipura Handmade Paper on World Handmade Paper Day](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/07/12/kagzipura-handmade-paper-on-world-handmade-paper-day/): On #WorldPaperBagDay, we would like to give a shoutout to Kagzipura Handmade Paper an important part of Aurangabad’s history which remained unheard of even today. Kagzipura prides itself on the centuries-old legacy of paper making which dates back to the Pre-Mughal Era.  Kagzipura has its very own sustainable local craft of handmade paper that makes beautiful paper bags and other products like notebooks, folders, coasters, frames etc. which is located in a small hamlet between Daulatabad Fort and Ellora Caves in Khuldabad. The skill and knowledge of paper making have been passed down to generations who are once again reviving […]
- [What might be the reason behind overcrowded petrol pumps in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/05/30/what-might-be-the-reason-behind-overcrowded-petrol-pumps-in-aurangabad/): #BehindTheStory: This might be the reason why petrol pumps in the city are overcrowded today. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday that the Centre should stop these pretensions and slash excise duties on petrol and diesel. Reacting sharply to the reduction in fuel prices, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday that the Centre should stop these pretensions and slash excise duties on petrol-diesel. The Chief Minister said that two months ago, the Central government had increased the excise duty on petrol by Rs 18.42 per litre and on Saturday it has announced to slash it by […]
- [A 19 year old BBA Student Stabbed to Death in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/05/22/a-19-year-old-bba-student-stabbed-to-death-in-aurangabad/): A 19 years old girl named Kashish Granthi (Sukhpreet Kaur) was stabbed to death by a young man, Sharansingh Sethi, for rejecting his proposal for a relationship. A candle light march has been carried out at Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Osmanpura, #Aurangabad. Kashish was a BBA 1st year student at Deogiri College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra became a victim of atrocities at 2 pm on Saturday. CCTV footage showed the man dragging the student along the road for nearly 200 feet before committing the crime, the officer said. An autopsy at the Government Medical College and Hospital revealed that she […]
- [Archeological Survey of India finds remnants of 'hamam' near gate of 'Bibi Ka Maqbara'](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/05/22/archeological-survey-of-india-finds-remnants-of-hamam-near-gate-of-bibi-ka-maqbara/):   The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found the remnants of a Mughal-era ‘hamam’ (Turkish bath house) about 50 metres from the entrance gate of the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, the famed replica of the Taj Mahal here. The ASI found the ‘hamam’ during its ongoing scientific clearance of a huge mound of debris at the spot. ASI officials said there was a strong possibility of also finding the remnants of a ‘sarai’ (resting place for travellers) there. The design of the ‘hamam’ indicates that it was constructed during the Mughal era, the officials claimed. They said if things go according to plan, tourists will […]
- [Gautam Buddha and its significance in Aurangabad Caves, Ajanta and Ellora - Buddha Purnima Blogpost - Aurangabad Buzz](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/05/16/gautam-buddha-and-its-significance-in-aurangabad-caves-ajanta-and-ellora-buddha-purnima-blogpost-aurangabad-buzz/):   Ajanta & Ellora are the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes globally, with artwork dating from the period 600–1000 CE. Ajanta is mostly about beautiful paintings made on cave walls on the theme of Buddhism. Ellora is all about sculpture and architecture belonging to three different religions prevailing in the country during those times—Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Both the caves have sculptures. While the Aurangabad caves are twelve rock-cut Buddhist shrines located on a hill running roughly east to west, It’s […]
- [Malik Ambar - Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/05/13/malik-ambar-aurangabad/): Malik Ambar (Born in 1548 – Died on 13 May 1626) was a Siddi military leader and prime minister who became a kingmaker and de facto ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. Born in the Adal Sultunate, in present-day Ethiopia, Malik Ambar was sold as a child by his parents and brought to India and then he later became king. Malik Ambar changed the capital from Paranda to Junnar and founded a new city, Khadki which was later on changed to Aurangabad by the Prince Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1650s when he was viceroy of Deccan. He […]
- [Poets of Aurangabad - Free E-Book Download](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/03/21/poets-of-aurangabad-free-e-book-download/): A Collection of some famous #Urdu Poets of Aurangabad compiled from the book ‘Marathwada Mein Urdu Ghazal Azaadi Ke Baad – (1947 to 1970)’ Originally Published and Researched by Dr. Shaheen Fatema @drshaheenfatema (Zeba) in the Urdu Language. Poets of Aurangabad has been one of the most sincere contributions to this page and website as we have been posting about the Urdu poets for a few years on the Aurangabad Buzz’s Social Media platforms. It has been compiled and translated into English by Shaikh Noman Ahmed @sknomanahmed. Published and Marketed by #AurangabadBuzz on blogs and social media platforms. Click here to download this Free E-Book
- [Aurangabad's First Vertical Garden Restored by AMC](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2022/03/10/aurangabads-first-vertical-garden-restored-by-amc/): The first vertical garden installed by Aurangabad Municipal Corporation opposite of Siddharth Garden has been now restored by the AMC. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to prepare clean air action plans with an objective to reduce PM 2.5 pollution by 20–30% by 2024 as compared to 2017, in 122 cities (NCAP, 2019). As per ‘Atmospheric Environment: X 8 (2020) 100096’ report NCAP designated 122 cities (including Aurangabad) as non-attainment from 21 states and 2 union territories (including Chandigarh and Delhi) based on the ambient monitoring data from the network operated […]
- [Two new Omicron cases detected in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/12/25/two-new-omicron-cases-detected-in-aurangabad/): Two new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were detected in Aurangabad on Saturday. The Government Health officials said that a 33-year-old youth, who had returned from Dubai and a 50 year old both found positive and are undergoing treatment in private hospitals. One has history of travel to Dubai while another one is a contact of a international passenger. Both are fully vaccinated. One patient is asymptomatic while another has only mild symptoms, the Public Health Department said in a bulletin. Total reached to 110 cases in Maharashtra. Out of the 110, 57 patients have been discharged following […]
- [Aurangabad AMC Library on #WorldUrduDay](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/11/09/aurangabad-amc-library-on-worldurduday/): On #WorldUrduDay, Here we share a photo of Akhtar-uz-Zama Library which is said to be the biggest AMC Urdu Library of Marathwada at Shahgunj, #Aurangabad. According to the recent survey, India has the highest number of Urdu speakers in the World where Maharashtra is listed on the 5th rank after Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The saddest part of this AMC Library is the lack of maintenance and development. The books aren’t renewed from the last 10 years since 2011. Anyone can hardly recognise the name on the building as there is no name board on the building. […]
- [Supriya Sule, M.P., Baramati Lok Sabha visited Daulatabad and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/09/21/supriya-sule-m-p-baramati-lok-sabha-visited-daulatabad-and-ellora-caves-in-aurangabad/): Visited the world famous Ellora Caves in Aurangabad district. She said “This cave is a wonderful invention of art. The work of the Kailasa temple in these caves amazes the mind. A variety of styles were discovered in these caves.” Historian Dr. Dulari Qureshi, a guide of the Archaeological Department, said that the cave area is very informative and guides about the important aspects of the caves for which Supriya Sule Ji thanked from the bottom of my heart for that in a tweet. She also visited the historical fort Devagiri at Daulatabad in Aurangabad district and inspected it and […]
- [Aurangabad Education News - 16 July 2021](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/07/16/aurangabad-education-news-16-july-2021/):   Here are some news related to the development of education in Aurangabad. 10th results will be announced online today at 1 PM. Visit http://mahresult.nic.in to check online. 11th Admissions in the city will be offline this year. New course on Artificial Intelligence in Government Polytechnic in Aurangabad. 488 schools reopen for Classes 8 to 12 in rural areas. AMC will start 4 CBSE schools and 15 State Board Primary (7 Urdu and 8 Marathi) Schools in the city. AMC Schools will have one ADEI (Assistant Deputy Education Inspector) for each school for the upliftment & development of the Urdu […]
- [AMC to create 5 Hawkers Zones in Aurangabad City.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/07/06/amc-to-create-5-hawkers-zones-in-aurangabad-city/):   In a meeting organized by AMC (Aurangabad Municipal Corporation) and the Hawkers Committee a historic decision is taken to create 5 Hawkers Zones in Aurangabad City. The suggestion has been given by Mr. Mohsin Ahmed @mohsinahmed_in, General Secretary, MPCC Minority Department to the members of ‘Hawkers Pheriwala Samiti’ meeting. Mr. Mohsin Ahmed said ‘I have suggested to allot 5 hawker zones in the city to properly work without any problems. If implemented and managed well, then it will be helpful for the buyers and sellers both at the same time.’     This is not the first time that […]
- [Aurangabad man places online order for 49 swords, 8 other sharp weapons, arrested.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/07/05/aurangabad-man-places-online-order-for-49-swords-8-other-sharp-weapons-arrested/): A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly possessing 41 swords and eight other sharp weapons in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra early on Sunday, police said. The accused has been identified as Irfan Khan alias Danish, a resident of Baijipura area of the city, they said.”Khan used to purchase swords online and rent them out for wedding functions,” an official of Jinsi Police Station in Aurangabad said. Recently, he had placed an order for a number of such weapons, which were delivered to him by a courier company, he said, adding that his intention behind buying such large number of weapons is being ascertained. “After we got […]
- [AMC School's Baalwadi and Hourly-Based Teachers to get their salaries and appointments soon](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/07/05/amc-schools-baalwadi-and-hourly-based-teachers-to-get-their-salaries-and-appointments-soon/):      In a meeting upon the development of AMC School Education related to the Primary and Higher Education of the AMC Students and issues related to the appointments of AMC Teachers were discussed. It has been seen that a total number of 136 Baalwadi Teachers from 72 AMC Schools & 70 (Taas-Wise Subject) Teachers of 12 AMC High Schools of both Marathi & Urdu Medium are working unpaid and without their appointments. As the schools have not been functional physically for almost a year and the new academic year has also been started where these teachers are providing online […]
- [Monuments in Aurangabad District to remain open till 4 pm, Saturday & Sunday Closed](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/07/02/monuments-in-aurangabad-district-to-remain-open-till-4-pm-saturday-sunday-closed/): Monuments in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra will now remain open for tourists till 4 pm, as per fresh orders issued by the local administration. Aurangabad district is home to Ajanta and Ellora Caves, a world heritage site, as well as Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, Daultabad (Devgiri) fort, Aurangabad caves among others. The monuments were reopened on June 18 after remaining shut for over three months amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Two days back, the district administration capped the number of people permitted to enter monuments at 500 people per session in morning and afternoon, half of what was being allowed […]
- [AMC encroached about 2 and a half acres of land in front of Bibi ka Maqbara](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/06/29/amc-encroached-about-2-and-a-half-acres-of-land-in-front-of-bibi-ka-maqbara/):   The encroachment removal team of the Municipal Corporation encroached on about two and a half acres of land in front of the historic Bibi-ka-Maqbara on Tuesday, 29-06-2021. Two schools were started on this place and the place was taken over by installing tapas and cement pillars. The site was vacated and handed over to the Archaeological Department. Opposing the action of the Municipal Corporation, a woman blocked the JCB but the action was completed after the police took her into custody. The historic Bibi-ka-Maqbara area is littered with encroachments. These encroachments had disfigured the tomb area. It has been […]
- [Vaccination starts for age 18 years and above from today in Aurangabad.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/06/22/vaccination-starts-for-age-18-years-and-above-from-today-in-aurangabad/):      The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday announced that vaccination for those above the age of 18 will begin from Tuesday. While walk-ins will be allowed for beneficiaries, civic authorities said those with prior registration on CoWIN portal will get the vaccine on priority basis over those seeking on-site registration. Dr Neeta Padalkar, AMC health officer, said the civic body has sufficient doses available to expand the vaccination drive. “After starting vaccination for those above the age of 30 from June 19, the vaccination drive is now expanded for those above 18 after considering sufficient availability of doses. To avoid […]
- [5 Must-Visit Museums in Aurangabad - International Museum Day](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/05/18/5-must-visit-museums-in-aurangabad-international-museum-day/): On #InternationalMuseumDay, Here are 5 must-visit museums in Aurangabad. 1. Chatrapati Shivaji Museum, Subhedari Guest House. The museum is dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The exhibits on display tell stories of the glorious reign of the brave king, showcased in six galleries. The photo gallery reveals forts built and conquered by Shivaji. The display comprises Maratha war weapons and other artefacts from the battlefield of some of the most popular wars that the Marathas fought. Looking at the display, visitors can also get a detailed idea of the lifestyles of the people of Shivaji Maharaj’s era. “I frequently visit this […]
- [More than half of Covid-19 beds vacant in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/05/16/more-than-half-of-covid-19-beds-vacant-in-aurangabad/):   As many as 4,482 of the 8,222 Covid beds at different dedicated Covid health centres (DCHCs), Covid care centres (CCCs) and dedicated Covid hospitals (DCHs) within municipal limits of Aurangabad are lying vacant amid the decline in the number of fresh cases. Aurangabad limits have 1,359 active cases. In addition, 1,139 beds with oxygen are unoccupied reducing the burden on the health machinery. However, the dearth of ventilators continues to some extent with only seven such devices available within the city. While the drop in fresh cases is relatively more within municipal limits of Aurangabad as compared to the rural […]
- [Citizens not allowed to travel to other district or state without an E-Pass. Here is how you can apply for an e-pass online.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/23/citizens-not-allowed-to-travel-to-other-district-or-state-without-an-e-pass-here-is-how-you-can-apply-for-an-e-pass-online/):   COVID-19 cases are currently at an all-time high and the Indian government is taking the necessary steps to bring the situation under control. In order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Maharashtra government has announced a complete lockdown in the state. The new restrictions came into effect from 8 pm on April 22 and are set to continue till 7 am on May 1. With the lockdown in place, the residents are restricted from travelling to work or for leisure. In case you need to travel Inter-State or Inter-District during the lockdown, you will need an e-pass […]
- [New updated timings of #BreakTheChain announced till 1 May](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/18/new-updated-timings-of-breakthechain-announced-till-1-may/):   As you all new the cases of COVID-19 patients are rapidly increasing. So to control/handle this situation the Government of Maharashtra had imposed a lockdown from 13 May, 2021 till May 1, 2021 which was till 7 AM to 8 PM in the evening. But this timings has been revised in the midnight of 17th April with certain limitations. So, Here are the new updated timings of #BreakTheChain announced till 1 May. Essential items open between 7 AM to 1 PM ·       Grocery, Fruit Stalls and Vegetables. ·       Bakeries and Sweet Shops. ·       Milk Shops and Dairies. ·       Beef, […]
- [Newborn white cubs dies in Siddharth Garden Zoo. Accident or Negligence?](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/16/newborn-white-cubs-dies-in-siddharth-garden-zoo-accident-or-negligence/):   Yellow tigress Bhakti who gave birth to two cubs on 3 April 2021 and has experienced motherhood for the first time while Veer, who was a white tiger and the biological father of the new-born cubs. The first white tiger cub who took his last breath in the zoo on Saturday, 10 April and died due to internal bleeding, claimed the autopsy report. As per the post-mortem report, the cub died due to internal bleeding. The zoo officials said that the cub suffered injuries on April 6, after it came under its mother’s feet. The mother of the two […]
- [Mrs. Fatima Zakaria passed away](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/06/mrs-fatima-zakaria-passed-away/): Mrs. Fatima Zakaria was the former editor of the Mumbai Times and was also the editor of the Taj Magazine of the Taj Hotels. She was the Chairperson of the Maulana Azad Educational Trust in Aurangabad, Executive Vice-President of the Board of Governors of the Trust’s Institute of Hotel Management. She was also the President of the Maharashtra College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Mumbai and Chairperson of All India Khilafat Committee College of Education. She has played a prominent role in education and served for three years as a member of the Bombay University Senate and has been […]
- [Conservation of ‘Bibi ka Maqbara’ will be started soon](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/06/conservation-of-bibi-ka-maqbara-will-be-started-soon/): As Bibi Ka Maqbara, a 17th century Mughal-era monument in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad city, is currently shut due to the spike in COVID-19 cases,  The key dome of the main structure will undergo the process of scientific conservation and cleaning, Mishra said. The intricate net partitions carved in marble inside the monument will also undergo the same processes, he also added that the work of colour reintegration has been undertaken and the material required for that has been called from Rajasthan. According to the senior official, “The conservation of the monument is being done in three parts- paintings inside the entrance […]
- [Night curfew has been extended in Aurangabad till 30 April, 2021](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/04/04/night-curfew-has-been-extended-in-aurangabad-till-30-april-2021/):   – Night curfew has been extended in Aurangabad till 30 April, 2021 from 8 PM to 7 AM. – Essential items will remain open i.e Milk, Fruits & Vegetables till 8 PM. – Juice Centers & Raswantis were allowed to give parcels till 8 PM. – All Bars, Food courts, Hotels, Restaurants, Gyms, Spa, Swimming Pools and Sports Centers will be closed till 30 April, 2021. But Hotels and Restaurants are allowed to give parcels or deliver food items till 8 PM. – Also weekend lockdown will remain imposed till 30 April, 2021.
- [AMC Annual Budget of Rs 1275 Crore for 2021-2022](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/31/amc-annual-budget-of-rs-1275-crore-for-2021-2022/):   AMC Administrator, Astik Kumar Pandey submitted the annual budget of Rs. 1275.24 Crore for the year 2021-2022. The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) adminstrator Astik Kumar Pandey today submitted the annual budget of Rs. 1275.24 Crore for the year 2021-2022. After deducting balance will be Rs. 84.34 lakh. The AMC has made a provision of Rs. 24 Crore to implement Swach Bharat Mission. Also Rs. 50 Crore for Smart City, apart from Rs. 100 Crore for the construction of tar roads in the city through the AMC fund. The total outstanding of property tax and water tax is Rs. 8– […]
- [Full lockdown in Aurangabad city till 30th March 08 April.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/27/full-lockdown-in-aurangabad-city-till-30th-march-08-april/): Here are some official list of things that citizens of Aurangabad need to follow: – Not more than 5 people should be seen gathered at one place. Also they should not be present on any type of vehicles including cars, autos, motor cycles nor should be engaged on any places of worship. – All types of shops will remain closed till 24 hours 08 April. – All the vegetables will be open from 6 o’clock to 11 o’clock in the morning. – Kirana shops will be open from 8 AM to 12 Noon. – Milk dairies will be open from […]
- [Scarcity of ICU & oxygen beds hits Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/24/scarcity-of-icu-oxygen-beds-hits-aurangabad/): Many Covid positive patients and their family members have complained of unavailability of ICU and oxygen-supported beds in Aurangabad amid spiralling number of fresh cases. Basit Ali Khan, who is supervising the bed-situation within municipal limits of Aurangabad, on Monday said almost all beds are currently occupied in most of the state-run and private hospitals. “Despite increasing the number of beds reserved for Covid patients, there is dearth of ICU and oxygen beds at our hospital. We and other private hospitals have prepared a waiting list for needy patients to accommodate them depending on their comorbid conditions and severity of […]
- [Remembering Bashar Nawaz Sahab on World Poetry Day 2021](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/21/remembering-bashar-nawaz-sahab-on-world-poetry-day-2021/): As we all know Aurangabad is known for rich heritage and it’s diverse cultures and traditions. But apart from this Aurangabad is also known for its literature and poetry. There have been many famous poets and writers born in Aurangabad which are famous and World renowned in many fields. Poetry is a subject which is very close to everyone and that’s too Urdu poetry in particularly, which is why we have posted about several posts on the poets from time-to-time. But last year in 2020 we have posted a ‘Poets of the Month’ series in which we tells about the […]
- [Aurangabad gets its First Smart Signal](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/17/aurangabad-gets-its-first-smart-signal/): Aurangabad’s First Smart Signal installed at High Court Road by Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited went live on Tuesday. Inspired by an experiment by environment minister Aditya Thackeray at Worli, the entire pole of the signal lights up in sync with the traffic light. The Smart Signals will not only enhance the city’s aesthetics but will also improve road safety. The Smart Signals enables the motorists to see the traffic signal from as far as 150 meters and adjust the speed accordingly. Here are some photos uploaded by ASCDCL.
- [Details of Partial and Full lockdown in Aurangabad from March 11 to April 4, 2021](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/10/details-of-partial-and-full-lockdown-in-aurangabad-from-march-11-to-april-4-2021/): Details of Partial and Full lockdown in Aurangabad from March 11 to April 4, 2021. The lockdown will remain in effect between 9 pm and 6 am. 1. Industries have been exempted from the lockdown. All companies employers are directed to do RTPCR tests every 15 days. 2. Essential commodities to remain open including Medicals and General Shops. 3. Markets (including weekly markets), malls and cinema halls to remain closed at weekends. Tourist spots, including the heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora, will also remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. 4. City Bus Service will be closed on Saturday and […]
- [Fierce fire in the vicinity of the historic Daulatabad fort](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/05/fierce-fire-in-the-vicinity-of-the-historic-daulatabad-fort/):   Daulatabad: A fire broke out in the area behind the historic Daulatabad fort on (5th March 2021) Friday afternoon. The fire spread rapidly over an area of   hundreds of acres, destroying millions of acres of forest. Due to the high temperature in the afternoon, the fire spread rapidly and it was difficult to control it.  The fire was brought under control late in the evening as fire brigade vehicles could not reach some areas. However it was reported that citizens along with fire brigade and forest department tried their best to stop the fire.  – The fire reached an […]
- [Best Places to Eat Shawarma in Aurangabad - Aurangabad Buzz](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/03/02/best-places-to-eat-shawarma-in-aurangabad-aurangabad-buzz/): Aurangabad is know for many things. It’s Culture, Heritage, History, Tourism but one thing that always created a hype among the people who’re from the city or outside visitors is Food of Aurangabad. Due to the diverse culture and it’s history Aurangabad is popular to have a huge collection of foods available in the hotels and restaurants. From Mughlai to Hyderabadi to Arabic and Chinese Food, You name it, it’s available for you to serve. Today, We have selected 3 Best places where you can have Shawarma in Aurangabad City. 1. Lebanese Shawarma. This is simply awesome. It’s taste even […]
- [Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the light of Judicial Statements - By Dr. Abdul Aziz Irfan.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/02/22/maulana-abul-kalam-azad-in-the-light-of-judicial-statements-by-dr-abdul-aziz-irfan/): A scholar, freedom fighter and the first education minister of independent India. Maulana Azad’s contributions across the fields of education, communal harmony and journalism have been duly recognised, and he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. He spent eight years in jail for fighting against British rule. Several books have been written and thousands of seminars and symposiums organised over the years to remember and celebrate his legacy, and or remembering him on his death anniversary. However, there is one aspect of his life as a freedom fighter that has often been forgotten in all of this, which is how […]
- [Aurangabad city roads to be completed on time](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2021/01/21/aurangabad-city-roads-to-be-completed-on-time/): On 19 January 2021Minister of State Dattatray Bharane gave instructions to the authorities today that the road works should be prepared and completed the tender process immediately in the review meeting of Public Construction Department at Subhedari Restroom. The filling was talking. Chief Engineer D at this time. D. Ukirde, Superintendent Engineer S. G. Deshpande, Executive Engineer S. S. Bhagat, Executive Engineer Y. B. Officers of the Public Construction Department along with Kulkarni, Narsing Bhande etc were present.   On 20 January 2021. Also, the next day the District Collector, Mr. Sunil Chavan gave the testimony to the entrepreneurs that […]
- [Syed Noorul Husnain - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/31/syed-noorul-husnain-aurangabad-poet/): Poet of the month – December 2020 Syed Noorul Husnain was born on March 19, 1950, at Aurangabad. He did his graduation from Maulana Azad College in the year 1965 and then completed his M.A. in Urdu. He was a teacher by profession but later got appointed as an announcer with All-India Radio. He is an Urdu fictional writer. He wrote 4 books on short stories including Simat-te-Daire and Garhi Mein Utarti Shaam’. He also wrote 4 novels. 3 books on criticism. 3 books for children and 2 books on dramas ‘Khush Bayanyan’ and ‘Insaan Amar Hai’. Some of his […]
- [Night curfew from 11 pm to 6 am in some cities of Maharashtra](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/22/night-curfew-from-11-pm-to-6-am-in-some-cities-of-maharashtra/):   Maharashtra on Monday imposed an 11 PM to 6 AM night curfew till January 5 in Mumbai and other cities, and announced new quarantine rules for arrivals from the Europe and Middle East, in view of a fast-spreading strain of coronavirus that has emerged in the UK and caused several nations, including India, to temporarily ban flights from that country. Passengers from European or Middle East nations will be sent to 14-day institutional quarantine and all others must home-isolate for a similar period, the state government said Monday evening. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner told news agency PTI that around 1,000 people are expected […]
- [11th  and 12th Classes resumed from Tuesday](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/15/11th-and-12th-classes-resumed-from-tuesday/):   The classroom teaching for std 11th and 12th resumed from Tuesday, today, in Aurangabad City. All teaching and non-teaching staff of the educational institutes are required to undergo Covid-19 test. The colleges/schools/coaching institutes must get written consent of students’ guardian for classroom teaching. The option of online teaching should still be available for students who don’t opt for classroom teaching.The standard operating procedure with respect to Covid-19 should be followed by educational institutions.
- [Aurangabad Safari Park Map - Master Layout Plan](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/12/aurangabad-safari-park-map-master-layout-plan/): Today, A photo of a Master Layout Plan of Aurangabad Safari Park has been posted on the Official Twitter handle of ASCDCL. A major milestone for Aurangabad Smart City & Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited: Groundbreaking ceremony of the state-of-the-art Aurangabad Zoological Park (Safari Park) spread over 55 hectares to be done by Hon. CM of Maharashtra, Shri. Uddhav Thackeray Ji in the presence of the Guardian Minister of Aurangabad and Maharashtra State Shri. Subhash Desai & Shri. Eknath Shinde Ji respectively.
- [CM to inaugurate 4 major projects in Aurangabad today](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/12/cm-to-inaugurate-4-major-projects-in-aurangabad-today/):   Maharashtra chief minister Udhhav Thakarey is scheduled to inaugurate four major development projects including the Rs 1,680 crore water supply scheme in Aurangabad, which is the largest in terms of cost in the state, on Saturday. The water supply scheme has stayed a contested matter between BJP and Maha Vikas Aghadi. The water scheme once completed will cater water to 90,000 tap connections. Under this scheme, a total of 49 elevated reservoirs will be constructed, apart from the four underground.   He will also lay the foundation stone which is set up on over 200 acres in Mitmita area […]
- [Ajanta, Ellora, Bibi-ka-Maqbara & Panchakki reopens from today](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/12/10/ajanta-ellora-bibi-ka-maqbara-panchakki-reopens-from-today/):    The world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves in Aurangabad and two other monuments are set to reopen for tourists from Thursday. This development comes as a major relief to the thousands of families that, directly or indirectly, depend on the tourism sector here. The district administration had shut down all the important tourism destinations, including the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves, on March 19 to contain the spread of Covid-19. The continued closure of the tourist spots had greatly impacted the financial condition of the local tourism industry. Yesterday, these heritage sites would be opened for a […]
- [Mir Hashim Ali - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/11/30/mir-hashim-ali-aurangabad-poet/): Mir Hashim Ali was born on 19th January 1928, He was a famous poet and writer of Aurangabad. He was a retired judge and was known for his kindness, generosity and sociable character. He was very much known all over in Urdu World for his distinguished voice, refined sensibility and also for the tone and texture of his poetry. He was one of the very few poetic minds who are so highly sensitized to the contemporary socio-economic upheavals, political turmoils, moral digressions and cultural disruptions. Mir Hashim retains the generic beauty of Urdu Ghazal and Nazm. He, in fact, synthesizes […]
- [Aurangabad #Cycles4Heritage will be launched on 8 November 2020](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/11/05/aurangabad-cycles4heritage-will-be-launched-on-8-november-2020/):   #Cycles4Heritage would be launched this SUNDAY on 8th November 2020. History Society will talk about DELHI GATE and BIBI KA MAQBARA. Every 2nd Sunday will be a heritage Sunday where different heritage monuments will be covered. Inviting all cycling enthusiasts and l citizens of Aurangabad to be a part of this initiative. Note: Registration is mandatory. Registration link: https://forms.gle/EHE4UqPviZRcyZE89
- [Smart Card for Aurangabad Smart City Bus](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/11/04/smart-card-for-aurangabad-smart-city-bus/):   Smart Card for Aurangabad Smart City Bus. A limited number of cards are available in the first phase. These will be available at CIDCO Bus Stand and with the conductors in the buses. NOTE: For the recent schedule of Smart City Bus,Visit the official website here https://aurangabadsmartcitybus.org.in/ The cards could be bought at a nominal one-time fee and can subsequently be recharged online. #MajhiSmartBus2.0 operations resume 4:30 AM on 05th Nov ’20 (Thursday) with Vehicle Tracking App, Android ETM with Smart Cards, and a host of schemes for passengers! It’s also said that the details of the passengers will be […]
- [Mirza Mohammad Aslam Baig - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/31/mirza-mohammad-aslam-baig-aurangabad-poet/):   Noted Urdu poet and writer Mirza Mohammad Aslam Baig was born on October 10, 1944, at Pune (Maharashtra). Got early education in Ahmad Nagar and did post-graduation from Mumbai. He is at present a Labour Laws Consultant at Aurangabad since 1978. Aslam Mirza began his literary journey in 1958.  He has also done translations from English and Marathi and has won several awards. He has won several awards for his outstanding work including Sahitya Akademi Award for his translation of the poem ‘Mor Pankh’ in 2019.  1. Aina Mana Numa (Wali Aurangabadi – baaz haqaaiq), 2. Geele Patton ki […]
- [Are you a Content Creator? Join or Free Online Webinar for Bloggers and YouTubers - Aurangabad Buzz](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/31/are-you-a-content-creator-join-or-free-online-webinar-for-bloggers-and-youtubers-aurangabad-buzz/):   Please click the below link and fill the form with proper details. https://forms.gle/sjBMjgzKYVvfyTH69 Do you spend most of your time on Instagram and YouTube? Do you want your passion to help you grow your online? Did you want to be an influencer or YouTuber? Then, Join this FREE Online Webinar. Date: 1st November, 2020. Time: 10:00 AM to 11: AM In association The Flying Mic, We Love Aurangabad and Unicorn Wings of India. Aurangabad Buzz presents to you a ‘Free online webinar’ sponsored by Deluxe Food Products. An online webinar for all the Bloggers, Influencers, Vloggers and YouTubers of […]
- [Art Mantra Webinar | ShaKaMa Golden Jubilee](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/30/art-mantra-webinar-shakama-golden-jubilee/):   ShaKaMa Connect presents: ART MANTRA A Knowledge Sharing Webinar-3  presented by RAVI DESHPANDE (ShaKaMa A/A, Batch 1985 )  Topic: HOW NOT TO EVER GIVE UP  Date: 30/10/2020 Time: 7.30pm YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphpO-dg5pYalPNWa1sMWyA Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/shakamaconnect2020 Ravi Deshpande is one of the most prominent creative leaders in the Indian and global advertising world. Currently, he is the Founder and Chairman at Whyness Worldwide. This new company addresses brand challenges with solutions that combine human insights, creativity, design and technology. Whyness is created with strategic alliances with Findability Sciences from Boston (a Big Data, tech company) and with Seenk from Paris […]
- [Re-open monuments in Aurangabad with Covid-19 safety measures.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/29/re-open-monuments-in-aurangabad-with-covid-19-safety-measures/): The Aurangabad Tourism Development Foundation (ATDA) has asked tourism minister Aditya Thackeray to ensure that monuments in and around Aurangabad are thrown open to the public with full Covid-19 safety, hygiene standards, and social distancing precautions. In a representation made to the minister, Sunit Kothari, an entrepreneur and the chairman of the public relations and civil aviation committee, said that Aurangabad is considered the tourism capital of the state. It has world heritage sites, including, Ajanta, Ellora as well as monuments like Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, Daulatabad Fort, and 50,000-year-old Lonar Crater, in its vicinity. The Lonar Crater is the biggest crater of […]
- [COVID-19 cases in Aurangabad and all over Marathwada](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/28/covid-19-cases-in-aurangabad-and-all-over-marathwada/): The recovery rate among Covid-19 patients in Marathwada has currently reached 91.32 %, better than the state average of 89.2%. At 2.91%, the mortality rate in the region is, however, marginally below the state-level mortality rate of 2.63%, official records show. The total number of confirmed cases across eight districts of Marathwada has reached 1,24,744 by Monday, including 1,13,921 recovered patients. As many as 3,633 people have succumbed to Covid-19 in Marathwada which currently has over 7,000 active cases and around 1,500 active cases in Aurangabad. Dr. Santosh Ranjalkar, president of Aurangabad chapter of Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday said that the growing awareness about early testing for […]
- [Cops stop ABVP activists from breaking Dr. BAMU's Main Library](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/25/cops-stop-abvp-activists-from-breaking-dr-bamus-main-library/): The city police on Friday detained and later released a group of students belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, who went to break the lock of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University’s main library. They said scores of students, including those doing research, were being deprived of their right to use the library. The government has now allowed libraries to start functioning after following all the safety protocols related to Covid-19. ABVP’s district convener Shyamsunder Sodgir said they had made several representations to the government and the other authorities concerned to start the government-run institutions gradually to avoid loss […]
- [Police Commissioner Nikhil Gupta orders banning of the gathering of five or more people until October 30](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/23/police-commissioner-nikhil-gupta-orders-banning-of-the-gathering-of-five-or-more-people-until-october-30/):   Citing the upcoming festivals and the possible agitations and protests by different sections of the society, as well as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Police Commissioner Nikhil Gupta has issued prohibitory orders in the city banning gathering of five or more people until October 30. While issuing the orders under section 37 (1) (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, Gupta said the police will ensure peace and maintain law and order during the festive period. Also, all types of gatherings have been banned to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said wedding ceremonies and last rites, too, cannot be conducted without the permission […]
- [Aurangabad Smart City - Cycle Track Project](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/19/aurangabad-smart-city-cycle-track-project/): Aurangabad is known for its bad roads, potholes and poor drainage and garbage-filled nalaas. But on the 151st Gandhi Jayanti, an initiative of #Cycle4Change has been taken by former AMC Commissione, Astik Kumar Pandey (Administrator) who is also the CEO of Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited. On 1st October, Astik K. Pandey tweeted the below poster on his Twitter profile asking people for their participation. The event was a success but several issues that needed to be addressed were pointed by the people in-person to the Administrator and on social media. In a Facebook Group, a member named Pallavi Deore […]
- [69 illegal statues installed in Aurangabad rural areas, Strict action will be taken, said District Collector, Sunil Chavan](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/14/69-illegal-statues-installed-in-aurangabad-rural-areas-strict-action-will-be-taken-said-district-collector-sunil-chavan/):   As many as 69 illegal statues of great men, who over a period of time are being symbolized as representatives of particular castes or communities have come up in the jurisdiction of Aurangabad rural since January. Authorities said that as a mark of supremacy and dominance in a particular area, there has been a kind of race amongst different communities to illegally install statues at crossroads and important junctions of towns or villages. Also, there have been multiple incidents of people putting up flags of different colours which symbolizes particular castes. Only five offenses of such incidents have been registered this […]
- [Minister Subhash Desai told Aurangabad officials to ensure regular water supply.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/13/minister-subhash-desai-told-aurangabad-officials-to-ensure-regular-water-supply/): District guardian minister Subhash Desai on Friday told the officials in the district to ensure that people are not faced with drinking water problems as almost all the water bodies and dams here have 98% of stocks. He said the officials concerned should make an effective plan now so that people don’t face water supply-related problems. The meeting was attended by the district collector and the municipal administrator. Minister Mr. Desai asked the officials concerned to ensure that residents get adequate clean drinking water. He pointed out that due to heavy rainfall, all the water bodies have got adequate stocks, […]
- [Aurangabad Head Post Office - World Post Day](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/10/09/aurangabad-head-post-office-world-post-day/): On #WorldPostDay, We want to thank Aurangabad Head Post Office for making it easier for us all to stay in touch and bringing us closer every day – Thank you. Aurangabad Head Post Office is located at Buddi lane, Naralibag, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (India). Phone no.: 02402331031 Pincode no.: 431001 Official Website: www.indiapost.gov.in About the Pincode: Often Post Offices are named after the town / village / location they serve. The Aurangabad Post Office has the Postal Index Number or Pin Code 431001. A Pincode is a 6 digit post code of postal numbering system used by India Post. The first […]
- [Kham river overflows after heavy rainfall, Water enters in Hilal Colony](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/09/22/kham-river-overflows-after-heavy-rainfall-water-enters-in-hilal-colony/): The Kham River, which flows through the city of Aurangabad, has more than 150 encroachments. Considering the possibility of flooding in the river, the municipal corporation has started surveying the encroachments and a notice will be issued to the encroached property owners. The action is being taken against the backdrop of Harsul Lake filling to its full capacity. Lake Harsul, which supplies water to the old city of Aurangabad, is full this year after 14 years. The overflowing water from this lake flows through the Kham River. In order to clear the river basins in the rainy season, the Municipal […]
- [M. A. Wahab Jazb - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/09/19/m-a-wahab-jazb-aurangabad-poet/): Prof M.A. Wahab Jazb was born on 21 June 1938 and Died on 20th September 2018. He was a Lecturer at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts & Commerce, Aurangabad. He retired in the year 1998. He had completed his M.A. in English and was also interested in the Urdu language. He started poetry in the year 1997 and was also a member of ‘Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy.’ Gardish-e-Rang-Tarab was his special collection of poetry published in 2004. He had written ghazals in Urdu and many articles in English which were published in many leading newspapers from time to time. […]
- [Aurangabad Smart Card Launched for City Bus](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/09/12/aurangabad-smart-card-launched-for-city-bus/): Aurangabad Administrator and Aurangabad Smart City CEO, Astik Kumar Pandey launched the Aurangabad Citizen’s Portal http://aurangabadsmartcity.in along with Smart Card for City Bus in the presence of Hon. Former Mayor Shri Nandkumar Ghodele and other public representatives on 11th Sep 2020. So, do subscribe to our newsletter on the right-hand side for receiving such updates on your email and do follow us on Instagram, Telegram and Twitter for more updates. Also don’t forget to like us on Facebook. 
- [The Ancient Fort Of Daulatabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/09/12/the-ancient-fort-of-daulatabad/): Daulatabad Fort, also known as Devagiri or Deogiri, is a historical fortified citadel located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was the capital of the Yadava dynasty (9th century–14th century CE), for a brief time the capital of the Delhi Sultanate (1327–1334), and later a secondary capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate (1499–1636).  Around the sixth century CE, Devagiri emerged as an important uplands town near present-day Aurangabad, along caravan routes going towards western and southern India. The historical triangular fortress in the city was initially built around 1187 by the first Yadava king, Bhillama V. In 1308, the city was annexed […]
- [Mah Laqa Bai - Chanda - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/08/31/mah-laqa-bai-chanda-aurangabad-poet/): Poet of the month – August 2020 Name: Mah Laqa Bai  Pen name: ‘Chanda’ (7 April 1768 – August 1824) Mah Laqa Chanda born in as Chanda Bibi on 7 April 1768 in Aurangabad in the present-day Maharashtra. She was an Indian 18th century Urdu poet, courtesan and philanthropist based in Hyderabad.  In 1824, she became the first female poet to have a diwan (collection of poems) of her work, a compilation of Urdu Ghazals named Gulzar-e-Mahlaqa, published posthumously. She lived in a period when Dakhini (a version of Urdu) was making its transition into the highly Persianized Urdu. Her […]
- [Syed Waheed Akhtar - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/07/31/syed-waheed-akhtar-aurangabad-poet/): Poet of the month – July 2020 Name: Syed Waheed Akhtar.Pen name: ‘Barq’.Born on 12 Aug 1935.Died on 13 Dec 1996. Syed Waheed Akhtar was an Urdu poet, writer, critic, orator, and one of the leading Muslim scholars and philosophers of the 20th century. He was born in Aurangabad to a family which had migrated from Nasirabad. After spending his childhood in Aurangabad, and completing his early education, he went to Hyderabad, to enroll at Osmania University. He was in Hyderabad for eight years until he completed his Ph. D. and was appointed lecturer at Aligarh Muslim University and went […]
- [Naujawanan-e-Aurangabad Helping Group distributes food kits in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/07/15/naujawanan-e-aurangabad-helping-group-distributes-food-kits-in-aurangabad/): As we all know due to COVID-19 Pandemic there has been many difficulties faced by everyone of us. And to stop corona virus lockdown have been imposed on various states and areas as per their number of corona patients detections. This has resulted us to discomforts and irregularities in our lifestyle, working etc. But for many these haven’t been as easy as it seems, it’s even worse. Laborers and workers who earn on daily wages have been affected badly and they can’t help themselves. So, to help and resolve these issue ‘Naujawanan-e-Aurangabad Helping Group’ came forward and distributed hundreds of kits to […]
- [Circular for Aurangabad Lockdown from 10 to 18 July](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/07/10/circular-for-aurangabad-lockdown-from-10-to-18-july/): Circular for Aurangabad Lockdown from 10 to 18 July: All kirana stores (retail and wholesale), other stores and all Industries within Aurangabad Municipal Corporation area will be closed. All retail and wholesale sale of vegetables and fruits will be shut. Jadhavwadi Market, Mondha, weekly markets, daily markets, vegetable and fruit hathgadis will be closed. Food and drug production, continuous process industry, export goods industry and their supply will continue according to government rules. The previously issued permits through MIDC will be valid for these industries. Milk sellers can make doorstep delivery from 6 am to 8.30 am. All medical stores […]
- [Bashar Nawaz - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/07/09/bashar-nawaz-aurangabad-poet/): Bashar Nawaz ( Born on August 18, 1935 – Passed away on July 9, 2015) was an Indian Urdu poet and lyricist, who penned the hugely popular song Karoge Yaad in the Bollywood film Bazaar. He was honored with the prestigious “Pulotsav Samman” and “Ghalib Award” for his contribution to Urdu literature. He had written lyrics for a few Hindi films such as ‘Bazaar’, ‘Lori’ and ‘Jane Wafa’. Ghulam Ali, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd Aziz, Asha Bhosale, Talat Aziz, Bhupinder and Mehdi Hasan among others have given voice to his Ghazals. He also wrote 13 episodes of the TV serial Amir […]
- [Strict Lockdown from July 10 to 18 in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/07/06/strict-lockdown-from-july-10-to-18-in-aurangabad/): Strict Lockdown of 8 days in Aurangabad from July 10 to 18. This decision has been taken today on 6th July, 2020 (Monday) in a meeting where administrative officials and public representatives were present at Divisional Collector Office, Aurangabad.
- [Qazi Saleem - Aurangabad Poet and Ex-MP of Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/06/30/qazi-saleem-aurangabad-poet-and-ex-mp-of-aurangabad/): Qazi Saleem was an Urdu poet and was Born on 27 November, 1930.He was elected as the 7th Member of Parliament from Lok Sabha from (Congress-I) Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He died on 8 May, 2005. He had studied at Aligarh Muslim University and Osmania University, Hyderabad. He has completed B.A., LL.B. and was an Advocate and Businessman; previously associated with Shetkari Kamgar Paksh, Maharashtra; Joined Indian National Congress, 1962; District Secretary, Shetkari Kamgar Paksh, 1955-62; Founder and President, District Congress (I), Aurangabad; Vice-President, Marathwada Vibhag Congress (I); General Secretary, Azad College; Secretary, Sampardayikta Virodhi Samiti, Aurangabad, Member, Maharashtra Legislative Council, 1962-72.  […]
- [AMC Commissioner, Police Commissioner and Collector held a Press Conference in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/06/29/amc-commissioner-police-commissioner-and-collector-held-a-press-conference-in-aurangabad/): Aurangabad Municipal Commissioner Astik Kumar Pandey, District Collector Uday Chaudhari & Police Commissioner Chiranjeev Prasad held a press conference today. Monday, June 29, 2020. • Curfew in Waluj from July 4 to 12 (essential services open).• Non-essential Aurangabad-Waluj travel prohibited.• Shops in City can be opened from 9 am to 5 pm in odd-even format.• Liquor shops to be shut (home delivery is allowed).• Malls, Big Markets to remain shut.• Non-teaching staff can work in educational institutions.• If the Covid-19 situation doesn’t come under control in the city, curfew will be considered after July 10. (News received as per sources)
- [Shafiq Fatima Shera - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/05/31/shafiq-fatima-shera-aurangabad-poet/): Shafiq Fatima Shera is our selection for the ‘Poet of the month – May 2020’ She was born on 17th May 1930. She started her studies Nagpur, Brunhapur and Aurangabad. She completed her M.A in Aurangabad and taught in many colleges as a lecturer. Government College of Aurangabad (1957), Aurangabad College for Womens (Navkhanda) in 1964 – 65 and, after marriage, at Mumtaz College of Hyderabad (1971 – 1990). Her poetry journey begins from Aurangabad under the guidance of notable poets like Sikandar Ali Wajd, Yaqub Usmani and Qazi Saleem (Ex-MP of Aurangabad). Her poetry was popular in Marathwada region […]
- [World No Tobacco Day - 31st May 2020 #SAYNOTOTOBACCO](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/05/30/world-no-tobacco-day-31st-may-2020-saynototobacco/): World No Tobacco Day – Every year, on 31 May, the World Health Organization – WHO and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day – WNTD. The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. We’ll like you to share this on social media on 31st May 2020, at 11 AM and also help us to reach people by sharing this survey form.  Link: https://forms.gle/z1v35sTRH9YCY8CA7 Did You Know: Smoking in public places was prohibited nationwide from 2 October […]
- [New guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 announced by MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs)](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/05/17/new-guidelines-for-lockdown-4-0-announced-by-mha-ministry-of-home-affairs/): As the lockdown 3.0 comes to an end, the nation gears up for the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown. The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the extension of lockdown by two more weeks until May 31. The lockdown 4.0 is necessary to curb the spread of coronavirus cases in the country as the tally keeps on mounting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 11 announced the fourth phase of lockdown stating that the guidelines will be available before May 18. The Ministry of Home Affairs announces a new set of guidelines on Sunday evening. What will be different in lockdown […]
- [I Love Aurangabad distributed groceries to 200 families](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/05/16/i-love-aurangabad-distributed-groceries-to-200-families/): Aurangabad: The youth organization of the city, I Love Aurangabad Foundation has distributed grocery kits amongst 200 families. The kits were distributed in the poor sect of society and daily wage workers that could not step out due to the Lockdown announced by Centre and State government to stop COVID-19 spread. The efforts of social organisations in this difficult time are being appreciated. The president of this organisation, Irbaaz Ansari said that the organisation is helping with the kit including flour, rice, pulses and grain, oil, salt, chilly and other products. Add caption Click here to follow Irbaaz Ansari on […]
- [16 migrant laborers were mowed down by the goods train in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/05/08/16-migrant-laborers-were-mowed-down-by-the-goods-train-in-aurangabad/): Sixteen migrant laborers, who were trying to return to their home State Madhya Pradesh on foot, were killed on Friday when they were run over by a goods train at Satana village in the limits of Karmad police station around 5.30 am. A goods train ran over them between Jalna and Aurangabad districts, nearly 260 km from here. One was seriously injured, while three escaped.  The scene at the tragedy’s spot was gory and the blood-stained Rotis, some torn currency notes, clothes and the victims other belongings were strewn around. On reaching the spot, police and railway administration found it […]
- [Fake News -  Corona patients found in Deluxe Food Products and Cantonment Area](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/04/29/fake-news-corona-patients-found-in-deluxe-food-products-and-cantonment-area/): Today, a fake message is spread on WhatsApp groups and social media pages regarding the workers of Deluxe Bakery who were said to be infected with Corona. So an official statement is released by the Deluxe Food Products Pvt. Ltd. We at Deluxe Foods strongly believe in transparency and authenticity. With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, misleading news regarding our workers being carriers of the virus is spread across multiple WhatsApp groups. We would like to tell our customers that the news is completely untrue and we are undertaking all required measures to ensure contact less and safe production of our goods. […]
- [Peace Community Meeting at Roshan Gate Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/04/24/peace-community-meeting-at-roshan-gate-aurangabad/): A peace community meeting has been called by DCP one along with ACP and ACP (Traffic) and Sunil Kendrekar (Jinsii P.I) at Roshan Gate, Aurangabad on 24th April 2020 Many Corporators, Ex-Corporators and NGO’s have been present in this peace meeting. Senior leader Mr. Mohsin Ahmed (Congress) and AIMIM Corporators Ayub Jagirdar, Rafiq Cheetah, Salim Sagar, Abdul Azeem, Habib Quershi and others were present.  Points which were discussed are as follows: 1. Strictness will be observed on the roads, especially people who’re riding bikes and vehicles without reasons will not be tolerated. 2. Social distancing should be followed on roads, […]
- [Dr. Rafiq Zakaria](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/04/05/dr-rafiq-zakaria/): Dr. Rafiq Zakaria was an author, politician & Islamic religious cleric. Popularly known as an architect of modern Aurangabad. Born: 5 April 1920, Died on 9 July 2005 (aged 85). He mostly wrote on Indian affairs, Islam and British imperialism. His works include: A Study of Nehru The Man Who Divided India Razia: Queen of India The Widening Divide Discovery of God Muhammad and the Quran Rise of Muslims in Indian Politics The Struggle Within Islam Conflict Between Religion and Politics Iqbal, the Poet and the Politician (1993) The Price of Partition Gandhi and the Break-up of India Indian Muslims: […]
- [Siraj Aurangabadi Poet - Birth Anniversary](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/03/11/siraj-aurangabadi-poet-birth-anniversary/): Sayyid Sirajuddin, commonly known as Siraj Aurangabadi (1715 – 1763), was an Indian mystic poet who initially wrote in Persian and later started writing in Urdu.   The anthology of his poems, Kulliyat-e-Siraj, contains his ghazals along with his masnavi Nazm-i-Siraj. He was influenced by Persian poet Hafiz. He had also compiled and edited a selection of Persian poets under the title “Muntakhib Diwan”. The anthology of his poems, entitled Siraj-e-Sukhan, was included in Kulliyat-e-Siraj. He stopped writing poetry at the age of 24. In his later life, Aurangabadi renounced the world and became a Sufi ascetic. He lived a […]
- [A Breakup Story (Marathi) by Bhaskar Patil | Aurangabad Buzz](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/02/10/a-breakup-story-marathi-by-bhaskar-patil-aurangabad-buzz/): Aksharasha came face to face after 1 year after the break-up. At first both of them ignored each other. Maybe their ego is coming into attitudes. But then without a moment’s delay he called her to meet him at a coffee shop, she said yes without saying a word and the two met. He was remembering her habits, but she was trying to show that she had changed a lot. There was a lot of new talk after ordering the coffee and until the coffee arrived, but it seemed from her talk that she had forgotten everything behind her. ! […]
- [Dr. Saquib Anwar Khan - Aurangabad Poet](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/02/03/dr-saquib-anwar-khan-aurangabad-poet/): Dr Saquib Anwar Khan (3 February 1936 – 2 November 2007) He was a renowned poet of Aurangabad City, His work mostly includes Poems and Ghazals. As he was an English teacher he had translated many Urdu literature to the English language. He was also Ex-Vice Principal of Maulana Azad College, Rauza Bagh, Aurangabad. The below video was created on his Birth Anniversary today and we’ve voice overdone by Dr. Shaheen Fatema who is a ‘Maharashtra State Urdu Sahitya Academy’ awardee. Please like, share and subscribe to her channel. Thank you. #Aurangabad #AurangabadPoet
- [Akash Khonde - The Flying Mic Podcast](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/01/30/akash-khonde-the-flying-mic-podcast/): This episode of Aurangabad Buzz podcast we have Akash Khonde who is an Artist, Author, RJ, YouTuber and Founder of ‘The Flying Mic’. Click here to listen to the podcast on anchor.fm app or here to listen on Spotify App. YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/ldB8fM6f8eM Please subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCPB13cehvCtazReEPO-7Uw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurangabadkarakash/ Also, to join his NGO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingphoenixfoundation Please subscribe to our channel here : https://www.youtube.com/aurangabadbuzz Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Telegram @AurangabadBuzz Website: http://www.aurangabadbuzz.com
- [The Flying Mic 11.0 Reloaded - Open Mic Event](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/01/24/the-flying-mic-11-0-reloaded-open-mic-event/): The Flying Mic @theflyingmic presents Open Mic 11.0 Reloaded. Date: 26 January 2020 Time: 5:00 to 8:00 Address: Zostel, 5-14-34, Adalat Road, Beside Raymond’s Men Wear, Kranti Chowk, #Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Book your seats now at just Rs. 50/-Link: https://www.instamojo.com/aurangabadbuzz/the-flying-mic-110
- [Aurangabad Womens Protest Against CAA, NRC and NPR](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/01/19/aurangabad-womens-protest-against-caa-nrc-and-npr/): Womens protest against #CAA, #NRC & #NPR at Delhi Gate on 19 January 2020. Organised by Muslim Numainda Council in Aurangabad. Here are some photographs of the event. The women participated in huge numbers and they not only sat on the chairs but raised their voices for themselves, their rights and the future of the generations.
- [Labour Welfare Workers takes out rally in Aurangabad](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/01/09/labour-welfare-workers-takes-out-rally-in-aurangabad/): Historical strike and rally held against anti-labour policies of the BJP Government at Delhi Gate, Aurangabad. The labours were present in huge amount and many ladies have been present in the strike and as well as rally. Their might be ignorance around the world for the labours who worked hard for bread and butter for their family especially those who work on the daily wages and are below the poverty. For them, one day, justice will prevail and answer them by happiness and joy.
- [Aurangabad Protest at Shaheen Bagh Aurangabad against CAA and NRC](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2020/01/08/aurangabad-protest-at-shaheen-bagh-aurangabad-against-caa-and-nrc/): People of Aurangabad, Maharashtra has started its protest CAA & NRC in solidarity with the students of AMU, JMI, JNU & the womens of Shaheen Bagh at Delhi Gate, Aurangabad. Many students including the colleges of Engineering and Medical Colleges have participated in the protest. It has been seen lately womens and childrens have also joined the protest at Delhi Gate, Aurangabad.
- [Nine Historical Aurangabad Gates to get Rs. 4 Crore Facelift.](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2019/11/15/nine-historical-aurangabad-gates-to-get-rs-4-crore-facelift/): Nine historical entrances that give Aurangabad in Maharashtra the identity of “City of Gates” will be repaired at a cost of Rs. 4 Crore, a senior official said on Sunday – 17th November 2019. The official said, “Tenders for the work have been floated by Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited (ASCDCL) and the entire project is expected to be completed in nine months after the bids are finalized”. Pushkal Shivam, senior consultant with ASCDCL told TOI “A total of Rs. 4 Crore will be spent on the repairing and maintenance of these nine gates that have historical value and […]
- [Maa - Poetry by Prajwal Daud](https://aurangabadbuzz.com/2019/11/11/maa-poetry-by-prajwal-daud/): Sooch ta hoon kitne kathin pareshrem kiye hoge usne. Kaise haste-haste janam diya hoga mujhe usne. Aaj ki duniya jo raddi bhar kise or ka nahi sochti. Kaise in logon se bacha kar bada kiya hoga usen mujhe. Sooch ta hoon Kaise haste–haste janam diya hoga usne mujhe. (Har kisi ki kahani hain agar aap apni maa se kaho ki main both pyaar karta hoon to bhauk hoo jati hain voo, Usin par lekha hai) Pyaar to khoob karta hu tumse, Par kabhi bayaan nahi kar pata, Kyounki, Tumhare chere par muskaan acchi lagti hain, Is liye kabhi bataya nahi […]

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