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Media Coverage | 04-09-2022
Announces Jyotiraditya Scindia during Lokmat event
Union civil aviation and steel minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday announced that the new terminal building for domestic air services will be opened at Kolhapur airport by March next year. “It is my personal effort to connect Pune airport with international...
Media Coverage | 02-09-2022
Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis lighting the traditional lamp during his visit to the painting exhibition ‘Four Stories’ at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai on Thursday. (From left) Artist Bina Thakrar, chief architect of Search Institute Jayashree Bhalla, artist and ace photographer Rachana Darda, noted ...
Media Coverage | 01-09-2022
Painting exhibition opens at Jehangir Art Gallery, to continue till Sept 5
Though these artists may have no formal art education, the true spirit of the heart is reflected in the paintings in ‘Four Stories’. That is why they are not just paintings but a feeling of thought and sensitivity, said Maharashtra gover...
Media Coverage | 25-08-2022
Union minister plans several more attractions
Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari said he has several more tourist attractions in mind for the Futala area after the world class musical fountain-cum-laser show installed at lake.
He shared his plans with the audience during the pre-inaugural show of the...
Media Coverage | 20-08-2022
Vijay Darda stresses during Nagpur Durga Utsav inauguration
Lord Krishna is the one who weaved the whole nation into the thread of unity, equality, and brotherhood, said chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda.
He was addressing the inauguration of ...
Media Coverage | 04-08-2022
Expresses satisfaction over facilities at international standard stadium at Talegaon
Education and sports are two sides of the same coin. Education leads to intellectual development while the students gain physical fitness through sports. Since physical fitness is also important for intellectual development, ...
Media Coverage | 03-08-2022
Tributes paid to martyrs at Martyrs’ Memorial Day prog
Ashti (Shaheed) (Wardha), Aug 2: An intense freedom struggle was launched in 1942 to free the country from British rule. After the call of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, the struggle for freedom intensified in Asht...
Media Coverage | 29-07-2022
Bhikkhu Sanghasena presents coveted award to Darda
The prestigious Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) in Leh, Ladakh, conferred this year's Mahakaruna Award on the chairman of the Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda.
Founder president of the MIMC Bhikkhu...
Media Coverage | 26-05-2021
A unique gift on Kargil Vijay Diwas
The Kargil War Memorial Home for Jawans built for sheltering the soldiers engaged in the protection of Kargil War Memorial in Dras, which tells the story of indomitable bravery of the soldiers, was dedicated to the jawans in presence of hundreds of soldiers on the occasion ...
Media Coverage | 17-07-2022
Punjab CM presents Darda with replica of Golden Temple
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled the bust of veteran freedom fighter and founder of Lokmat Media Group Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji.Unveiling the bust, Mann recalled the works done by Babuji and said, "Many incidents of Ba...
Media Coverage | 11-07-2022
Chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda presenting a bust of veteran freedom fighter and founder of Lokmat Media group Jawaharlal Darda on his birth centenary year to former chief minister and deputy chief minister of Maharashstra Devendra Fadnavis at his reside...
Media Coverage | 07-07-202
Freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda’s bust presented to President Kovind
Babuji’s vision took Lokmat to new heights: Prez
President of India Ram Nath Kovind was presented the first bust of veteran freedom fighter and founder of Lokmat Media Group Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji by the Chairman of Editor...
Media Coverage | 06-07-2022
The Chairman of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda and Lt. Governor of Ladakh Radha Krishna Mathur had a brief meeting at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur on Tuesday. Both had a discussion on how Ladakh is better prepared for tourism and other development projects b...
Media Coverage | 04-07-2022
‘No hatred against anyone, our competition is with ideology, quality’
The present day glory of Lokmat was not achieved easily. Much hard work and persistence went into its making. Many have struggled for it. Differences of opinion while working are natural, but there are no differences of mind. Lokmat is ...
Media Coverage | 03-07-2022
Veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda birth centenary year begins: Gaurav Granth, a book on Babuji released in Yavatmal
Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji, who travelled across Maharashtra like a colossus thanks to his unmatched work in diverse fields like freedom struggle, politics and journalism, was a unique...
Media Coverage | 01-07-2022
Eknath Shinde, who took oath as chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2020’ award by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Shinde was the State urban development minister then and was felicitated for his excellent ...
Media Coverage | 29-06-2022
Lokmat has built hostels for children of martyred soldiers in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Latur and Solapur
New Delhi, June 29: The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda on Tuesday presented a cheque for Rs 71 lakh to defence minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of A...
Media Coverage | 24-06-2022
Initiative by New Era Hospital; passengers to get 24x7 emergency service
Central Railway with the help of New Era Hospital and Research Institute started a 24x7 mini ICU and a pharmacy at Nagpur Railway Station on Thursday. The service was inaugurated by divisional railway manager Richa Khare, chairman of...
Media Coverage | 23-06-2022
Women of achievement feted
The golden jubilee of Nagpur edition of Lokmat is being celebrated with great enthusiasm. Lokmat has started a Vidarbha level gratitude campaign to express its gratitude towards those who have contributed in no small measures to make it the leading newspaper of the country and helpe...
Media Coverage | 23-06-2022
An initiative by Lokmat aims at finding concrete ways to retain students
The vice-chancellors (V-Cs) of five major universities of Vidarbha on Wednesday concluded that a collective effort was required to prevent the students' dropout at the college level. Students of Vidarbha drop out of college mainly du...
Media Coverage | 22-06-2022
The golden jubilee of Nagpur edition and the silver jubilee of Akola edition of Lokmat is being celebrated with great enthusiasm. Lokmat has started a Vidarbha level gratitude campaign to express its gratitude towards those who contributed in no small measures to make it the leading newspaper of the country an...
Media Coverage | 25-10-2021
The golden jubilee of Nagpur edition and the silver jubilee of Akola edition of Lokmat is being celebrated with great enthusiasm. Lokmat has started a Vidarbha level gratitude campaign to express its gratitude towards those who contributed in no small measures to make it the leading newspaper of the country an...
Media Coverage | 03-07-2021
AVeteran Freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji sowed the seed of Lokmat in Yavatmal and it has blossomed into a big tree today. Lokmat has proved to be the most credible source of news for the readers across Maharashtra. Agents and correspondents of the Lokmat family have contributed a lot to this jo...
Media Coverage | 18-06-2022
The Golden Jubilee of the Nagpur edition of 'Lokmat' is being celebrated in a grand manner. 'Lokmat' has undertaken the Vidarbha-level gratitude campaign to express its gratitude to the people who contributed in making 'Lokmat' the top Marathi daily of the country and also to those who were instrumental in a...
Media Coverage | 17-06-2022
Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, is creating awareness about soil conservation as a part of his 'Save Soil' campaign all over the world. He is getting a huge response from the youths. At the event organised by Lokmat Media Group in Pune, a large crowd of environmentally conscious youths had gathered...
Media Coverage | 16-06-2022
To mark the silver jubilee of the Mumbai edition of Lokmat, a special issue titled 'Panchvees Varshanchi Mumbai' was released on Wednesday. This informative and readable issue covering various aspects of Mumbai and the metropolitan area over the last three decades was released at a glittering ceremony at the C...
Media Coverage | 15-06-2022
Sadhguru gives clarion call to ‘Save Soil’ from Lokmat’s platform
There is a need for a global policy on soil conservation. Disputes over borders between states and countries are only a human problem. We draw a line for convenience and think it is right. If you think that Earth is a cake and your respon...
Media Coverage | 12-06-2022
Vijay Darda inaugurates surgical workshop
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda on Saturday said thousands of children in Melghat region are losing their lives due to malnourishment. Every year, the Central government allocates crores of rupees in the Bud...
Media Coverage | 02-06-2022
The capacity of the hostel set up with the help of diamond merchants for ex-servicemen’s children at Kalina after the Kargil war will now be expanded. Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has favoured the idea of capacity expansion and directed the officials concerned to grant the increased Floor Spa...
Media Coverage | 02-06-2022
KK had graced ‘Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards’ ceremony in Nagpur
The sweet memories are the heaven of our mind that enchant and remain with us for a longer period. A person is remembered for his accomplishments and sweet memories. The popular playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly called KK had ...
By Vijay Darda | 27-05-2022
Opportunity to revive the 108-year-old railway line
The revival of the Shakuntala Express, which proved to be important for the people of Vidarbha including those from Yavatmal, hangs in the balance. Efforts were made four years ago to develop this historic railway built 108 years ago by converting it into a br...
Media Coverage | 19-05-2022
Central Museum organises painting expo on the occasion of World Museum Day
Each year May 18 is celebrated as International Museum Day taking into consideration that museums help in promotion of cultural heritage and preservation of historical artefacts, besides acting as a source of entertainment with acade...
Media Coverage | 19-05-2022
Inspiring stories that made women aware of their existence
The 9th Lokmat Women Summit 2022 was inaugurated at the hands of Nagpur district guardian minister Nitin Raut and the chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda. Aparna Amitesh Kumar, senior vice president...
Media Coverage | 18-05-2022
Chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda called on Union finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her North Block office here on Tuesday.
Darda invited her for being the chief guest of Lokmat Golden Jubilee function in Pune and also thanked...
Media Coverage | 15-05-2022
Lokmat Women Summit: State-level Lokmat Sakhi Samman Awards given away
The Lokmat Media Group on Friday organised the ninth edition of Lokmat Women Summit 2022 to mark the golden jubilee of Lokmat Nagpur edition at Hotel Centre Point here on Saturday. Veteran Gandhian from Nashik Nalini Navrekar was honoure...
Media Coverage | 15-05-2022
Lokmat Women Summit gives new energy to empowerment of women
Women are capable right from birth. She always fights against the customs and traditions that try to enslave her. Every woman has a dream. She keeps on struggling to fulfill it. The ninth Lokmat Women Summit provided inspiration to women to dream bi...
Media Coverage | 09-05-2022
“Till now there has been no free discussion on democracy. People are eager to know whether politicians want power for politics or for public welfare. A discussion is needed whether power is needed for implementing various schemes or for gaining control over political institutions,” said the chairman of Edi...
Media Coverage | 09-05-2022
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal presenting a cheque for `50,000 and a memento to Chandrapur's Ujjwala Raut who won the first prize in the 'Desh ki shaan, Nagpur meri jaan' slogan contest organised as a part of the golden jubilee celebration of Lokmat's Nagpur edition in Nagpur on Sunday. Punjab chief mini...
Media Coverage | 05-05-2022
Former Union health minister and former leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad presenting Lokmat Times Outstanding Contribution to the Society during Covid pandemic awards to leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Devendra Fadnavis and guardian minister of Nagpur district Dr N...
Media Coverage | 24-04-2022
Congress, NCP and BJP leaders may have different ideologies to follow. But on Saturday, the leaders from various political parties came under one roof for a get-together organised to mark the golden jubilee of Lokmat’s Nagpur edition in Amravati. Chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member ...
Media Coverage | 22-04-2022
The golden jubilee of the Nagpur edition of Lokmat is being celebrated with great enthusiasm. To scale up the celebrations, the Lokmat has launched a Vidarbha-level gratitude initiative to express its gratitude towards those who made Lokmat the number one Marathi daily in the country and helped the newspaper a...
Media Coverage | 12-04-2022
A treasure trove of paintings in various styles for art lovers on exhibit
A host of paintings made by artists from Maharashtra are attracting the art lovers in an exhibition hosted by the India Art Festival in Delhi. The exhibition features a treasure trove of about 3,500 different art forms from across the ...
By Vijay Darda | 31-03-2022
Nitin Gadkari speaks candidly at Lokmat platform conveying that lack of ideology is more of a problem than difference of opinion
Vijay Darda
With increasing polarisation emerging across diverse socio-political contexts, it is important to ask how we understand the political views of those who think differently...
Media Coverage | 28-03-2022
(From left to right) Executive editor of Lokmat (Nagpur) Shrimant Mane, editor of Lokmat Times N K Nayak, area manager of Kotak Mahindra Bank Santosh Walse, chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda, guardian minister Dr Nitin Raut, district collector R Vimala, finance ...
Media Coverage | 25-03-2022
Shalmali Sukthankar, Mehtab Ali Niazi honoured with Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards
The ninth Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards-22 were presented in a glittering ceremony to talented singer Shalmali Sukthankar and young sitar player Mehtab Ali Niazi at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium here on Wednes...
Media Coverage | 24-03-2022
The winners of ninth edition of the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards-2022, talented singer Shalmali Sukthankar and renowned ghazal singer Mehtab Ali Niazi were presented the awards at the hands of Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Devendra Fadnavis and former Union aviation minister and Rajya Sabha MP Praf...
By Vijay Darda | 24-03-2022
Politicians who destroy diversity weaken their country: Varadarajan
Vijay Darda
“People speaking different languages and following various religions and cultures live in many countries of the world and they are the strength of these countries. However, some politicians think this is a weakness and they try t...
By Vijay Darda | 14-03-2022
Lokmat Parliamentarian Award Committee greets Pawar
Vijay Darda
Chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda along with the members of Lokmat Parliamentarian Award Committee called on NCP president and former Union minister Sharad Pawar and congratulated him on compl...
By Vijay Darda | 14-03-2022
Bhartruhari Mahtab, Tejaswi Surya, Locket Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar Jha other winners
Vijay Darda
Senior Congress leader AK Antony, Biju Janata Dal's Bhartruhari Mahtab, TMC's Derek O'Brien, NCP's Vandana Chavan, BJP's Tejaswi Surya and Locket Chatterjee, AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi and RJD's Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha ...
By Vijay Darda | 13-03-2022
‘Humanity at centre of Bonde’s artwork’
Vijay Darda
“There is a lesson in the architecture of temples all over the world about what should be the philosophy of life through its art and spirituality. However, for thousands of years, man has been wandering in religious centres leading to the laboratory o...
Media Coverage | 08-03-2022
Vijay Darda’s follow-up yields positive results
Decks finally cleared for devp of amenities
With Yavatmal boasting of a grand cultural heritage, it was often felt that it needed a well-equipped auditorium to showcase the local talent.
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former memb...
Media Coverage | 21-02-2022
Bust of Lokmat founder and veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda unveiled
"Lokmat founder and veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda considered Lokmat as a family and wanted every member of this family to grow along with the institution,’’ said Chairman of Lokmat Editorial Board and former Rajya Sabha M...
Media Coverage | 18-02-2021
Chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda called on Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Both Sitharaman and Darda had a detailed discussion on various aspects and provisions of the Union Budget presented recently. Congratulating the finance minister ...
Media Coverage | 16-02-2021
Akasa Air, FlyBig to operate flights
Dr Bhagwat Karad informs Vijay Darda
Aurangabad will soon get air connectivity to major metros of the country, which will accelerate the pace of overall development of Marathwada, said the Union minister of state for finance Dr Bhagwat Karad.
The chairman of editorial boar...
Media Coverage | 07-02-2022
Legendary singer had paid visit to Yavatmal House on November 19, 2005
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar had come to Nagpur to attend golden jubilee felicitation function of Dr Ram Shewalkar on November 19, 2005. Prior to this programme, she had visited residence ‘Yavatmal House’ of chairman of editorial board o...
Media Coverage | 07-02-2022
We have faith in the tricolour, secularism & Constitution: Darda
The speeches of Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dr Mohan Bhagwat and chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda reflected unanimity on the subject of tolerance.
Darda sai...
Media Coverage | 06-02-2022
Derogatory remark by MP Mahua Moitra in LS
Don’t prove false superiority by hurting someone’s feelings: Darda The Sakal Jain Samaj has strongly condemned the derogatory remark made by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the Lok Sabha. In a meeting held here on Saturday, the Samaj demanded an uncond...
Media Coverage | 28-01-2022
Enlightens entrepreneurs at Nahar JBN Mentorship Programme
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda on Thursday shared the mantra of developing leadership skills and qualities with the entrepreneurs and youth. He said it is essential to communicate with the collea...
Media Coverage | 27-12-2021
Music not confined to borders of religion, country: Anurag Thakur
Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards presented at a glittering ceremony
New Delhi: Music and sports cannot be confined to the boundaries of religion and country. Moreover, musicians and artistes are the true ambassadors of the country in the world, sai...
Media Coverage | 24-12-2021
Talented singer Maithili Thakur and young musician Lydian Nadhaswaram, the winners of the 8th edition of Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards 2021, were honoured at the hands of Union Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Singh Thakur at a glittering award ceremony at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, in New Delhi...
Media Coverage | 18-12-2021
Melodious voice of Sukhwinder Singh and Sanjay Dutt’s dialogues leave audience spellbound
Lokmat News Network Nagpur, Dec 17
The Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav got off to a colourful and musical start at Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education ground on Friday with melodious hit songs by playback singer Sukh...
Media Coverage | 15-12-2021
Vijay Darda offers 50 kg laddu at Tekdi Ganesh temple
Lokmat News Network
Launched on December 15, 1971, the Nagpur edition of Lokmat completed 50 years on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. This golden jubilee of readership was celebrated by paying obeisance at places of worship in Nagpur and elsewhere across Vidarbha...
Media Coverage | 15-12-2021
Offers anniversary edition, prasad; prays for human welfare, everlasting service
Lokmat News Network Nagpur, Dec 15
The 50th anniversary day of Lokmat became memorable on Wednesday. The day began with ringing of bells and Ganesh Vandana at Tekdi Ganesh Mandir in the morning. The day ended at various shrines with pr...
Media Coverage | 10-12-2021
Lokmat News Network
Mumbai: When roads are linked to one another and their wider network is created, the avenues of development open on their own. Strong infrastructure is crucial for development. Maharashtra alone bears the burden of 14% of the country's GDP. That is why Maharashtra is called the economic powerhou...
Media Coverage | 02-12-2021
Vijay Darda exhorts Indian Revenue Service trainee officers at NADT
Crucial to win taxpayers’ trust; natural justice should be ensured
Nagpur, Dec 2: The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda exhorted the Indian Revenue Service trainee officers to act with respe...
Media Coverage | 26-11-2021
Guv Bhagat Singh Koshyari pays tribute to Babuji on ‘Smriti Diwas’
Jawaharlal Darda English Medium School building dedicated to people
Veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda dedicated his life to the noble cause of upliftment of the society. He worked selflessly for the welfare of the masses. He was always e...
Media Coverage | 26-11-2021
Yavatmal, Nov 25
Rich tributes were paid to veteran freedom fighter and founder editor of Lokmat Media group Jawaharlal Darda alias Babuji on his 24th Smriti Diwas at ‘Prerna Sthal’ in Yavatmal on Thursday.
Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Union minister Sushilkumar Shinde, guardian minister ...
Media Coverage | 22-11-2021
Centre, State govt involved in blame game
The ambitious Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded railway project which is expected to accord fast connectivity between Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra with a potential to bring these backwards regions of the state into mainstream of development has once again becom...
Media Coverage | 18-11-2021
Eat Right Mela-2021 organised by FSSAI inaugurated
November 17
“Getting clean and healthy food is the right of every person and s/he should be aware of it,” said Chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda.
He was speaking as the chief guest during inauguration o...
Media Coverage | 13-11-2021
Rly minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures Vijay Darda.
Union minister for railways, transport, electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured Chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda that he would direct the authorities to find out the reasons f...
Media Coverage | 12-11-2021
The Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded railway project, which was approved in 2008, is now 13 years old. During this period, the country saw 11 railways ministers but the project is yet to be completed. On Thursday, the chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda called on the ...
Media Coverage | 25-10-2021
Renowned spiritual gurus make strong pitch at Lokmat National Inter-Religious Conference in Nagpur
Nagpur, Oct 24: Nature and god cherish diversity. That is why they gave mankind flowers of different fragrances and fruits of different tastes. Human beings should accept this diversity while following religion ...
Media Coverage | 21-10-2021
Media freedom is paramount: Anurag Thakur
Lokmat News Network New Delhi, Oct 20
Admitting that the media freedom is paramount, Union minister of sports, youth affairs and information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur thinks that while exercising its right to criticise, the media should also highlight the good ...
Media Coverage | 20-10-2021
MSMEs minister tells Vijay Darda
New Delhi, Oct 19
Union minister for micro, small and medium enterprises Narayan Rane has said he would give priority to extend financial assistance to the small traders who are facing a difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rane asserted this during a meeting with...
Media Coverage | 18-10-2021
BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya paid a courtesy visit to the chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda at Indore on Sunday. Both of them had a long discussion.
When Vijayvargiya was asked about the discussion during the meeting, he said it was...
Media Coverage | 13-10-2021
Nagpur, Oct 12
The forgiveness, non-violence and non-acquisition in Jain philosophy are the best gifts to the world. This philosophy has the value of non-violence. If everyone accepts and applies this philosophy in life, the whole world will change. Brotherhood will make everyone happy, prosperous and culture...
Media Coverage | 25-09-2021
Nanded, Sept 24
The State government has released its share of `119.51 crore for the financial year 2020-21 for the much awaited 284 km Nanded-Yavatmal-Wardha railway route which is expected to create fast connectivity between these towns of Vidarbha and Marathwada.
According to sources, the State government...
Media Coverage | 16-09-2021
State achieves unique feat in its diamond jubilee year
Lokmat News Network Mumbai, Sept 15
In recognition of the unique initiative of Lokmat Media in connecting the people and patients in Maharashtra through blood donation campaign titled 'Raktacha Nata' wherein as many as 60,706 units of blood were collect...
Media Coverage | 19-08-2021
Rekindles memories dating back 50 years: Unique initiative to mark golden jubilee year
Lokmat News Network Nagpur, Aug 18
The first issue of the Nagpur edition of Lokmat, published 50 years ago, has been converted into digital format. A replica of the front page of the issue was released at the hands of the...
Media Coverage | 12-08-2021
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda has invited the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu to Yavatmal to unveil the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and dedicate Veenadevi Darda Day Boarding School and Jawaharlal Darda English Medium School to the people. The Vice Pre...
Media Coverage | 11-08-2021
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reposed his full faith in me by entrusting me with a major responsibility of the finance department. I will definitely make the best use of this opportunity by trying to bring maximum investments to Maharashtra," said the Union minister of state for finance Dr Bhagwat Karad.
...
Media Coverage | 09-08-2021
Demands Vijay Darda, fetes meritorious students at Yavatmal
lokmat news network yavatmal, aug 8
Students who have achieved great success by focussing on their studies in times of crisis like corona are worthy of praise. However, even those who got less marks need not despair. There are talented students eve...
Media Coverage | 08-08-2021
Swami Shivkrupanand, Head of Shree Shivkrupanand Swami Foundation
Excerpts of the interview with Swami Shivkrupanand by Chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda, Managing Director of Lokmat Media Devendra Darda and Senior Assistant Editor Atul Kulkarni.
What e...
Media Coverage | 03-08-2021
Greater job opportunities can be generated in Goa only through the tourism sector. Tourism should be promoted and expanded creatively and the planned international airport at Mopa in Goa should be used properly, suggested the chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Da...
Media Coverage | 26-07-2021
Vijay Darda urges Union minister Nitin Gadkari
Chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda called on Union minister for surface transport Nitin Gadkari on Sunday and discussed on various developmental works with him.
Darda said that the work on the 284-km Wardha-Y...
Media Coverage | 24-07-2021
Lokmat’s Yogesh Pande feted on getting PhD in Mass Communication
Journalists are the mirror of the society and they must always be inquisitive with a view to bringing about positive change in the society. Similarly, to know the society, journalists must have a research-oriented point of view.
This was stated...
Media Coverage | 20-07-2021
Committed to carry on legacy of sacrifice, dedication on Matoshree Veenadevi
"My brother and I along with our family feel safe, happy and satisfied in the universe created by our mother by virtue of sacrifice, dedication and faith. Both, my brother and I have sought forgiveness in the presence of our mother f...
Media Coverage | 18-07-2021
Need to strengthen health infrastructure
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda said the Covid outbreak is in a way the third world war. It is reported that China has waged this biological war. There have never been more casualties than this epidemic. To w...
Media Coverage | 03-07-2021
A mega blood donation campaign was inaugurated at the hands of State energy minister Nitin Raut on the occasion of the birth anniversary of veteran freedom fighter and founder editor of Lokmat Jawaharlal Darda at the Jawaharlal Darda Art Gallery in Nagpur on Friday. Prominent among those present on the occasio...
Media Coverage | 13-06-2021
Your backhand stroke was very powerful, where you changed the CM candidate. How did you manage? How does it feel going from the congress to the BJP?
You know the BJP culture. It wasn’t my backhand stroke, just a sense of responsibility.
Both Sarbananda Sonowalji and I are working together for the progres...
Media Coverage | 30-05-2021
Gadkari, Fadnavis, Vijay Darda write to Union petroleum minister
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has resolved to double the oil refining capacity of India in the next five years. Similarly, to achieve the $5 trillion economy target, the inclusive development of all the regions of India is the prereq...
Media Coverage | 26-05-2021
Covid helpline of IMA Pune branch inaugurated
As the country gasps for oxygen amid Covid-19 pandemic, it should be classified under the Essential Commodities Act, regular audit of the pharmaceutical companies should be done, more attention should be paid to the villages and people's representatives should be ...
Media Coverage | 15-05-2021
The national president of Sakal Jain Samaj, former member of Rajya Sabha and chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media Vijay Darda categorically stated that unless a country...
Media Coverage | 10-05-2021
The national president of Sakal Jain Samaj, former member of Rajya Sabha and chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media Vijay Darda has said that Jainism is completely based on science and there is immense power and deep belief in the Bhaktamar Stotra, composed by Acharya Manatungaji in praise of Bhagwan Adin...
Media Coverage | 26-04-2021
Mahavir International organises lecture series
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media, former member of Rajya Sabha and national president of Sakal Jain Samaj Vijay Darda on Sunday emphasised the need to spread the message of sanskars, human values and love of nature propagated by Lord Mahavir. It is...
Media Coverage | 12-04-2021
Says Vijay Darda during a webinar organised by Naveda Wellness
Meha Sharma Lokmat News Network Hong Kong, April 11
Lokmat editorial board chairman and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda has said that visiting nature is the key to good health and emphasised on the importance of sound sleep and laughte...
Media Coverage | 04-04-2021
How time flies! Lokmat Nagpur edition has stepped into 50th year of publication. Nobody knows how time passed. Lokmat as an institution has witnessed many ups and downs. It has seen a great history. The golden jubilee logo of Lokmat has been crafted exquisitely. I feel heartfelt joy in dedicating this logo to ...
Media Coverage | 26-03-2021
Acharya Shri Mahashramanji expressed views during special discussion with Sakal Jain Samaj national president Vijay Darda
Lokmat News Network Nagpur, March 25
Stressing on the need for paying greater attention to dietary habits, the pioneer of “Ahimsa Yatra”, Acharya Shri Mahashramanji of Terapanth Dha...
Media Coverage | 18-03-2021
Lokmat Maharashtrian of The Year Awards ceremony
Delhi chief minister shares ‘Mann ki baat’ with Vijay Darda
Shilesh Sharma New Delhi, March 15
After the success of AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) in Gujarat, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is preparing to focus on Goa and elsewhere in the country.
Kejriwa...
Media Coverage | 14-03-2021
Lokmat News Network New Delhi, March 13
Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Veerappa Moily will be bestowed with the Sahitya Akademi award for his epic poem -- “Sri Bahubali Ahimsa Digvijayam” -- written in Kannada. He has penned the poem on the life of Bahubali -- a legendary ...
Media Coverage | 11-03-2021
Harish Gupta New Delhi, March 10
The progress in the `3168 crore Wardha to Nanded (via Yavatmal and Pusad) new railway line project work is being hampered due to the delay by Maharashtra government in handing over the balance land for the work.
Of the total 1,811.73 hectares needed for the project, th...
Media Coverage | 11-03-2021
Lokmat News Network New Delhi, March 10
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has praised the Lokmat Media for felicitating warriors in various fields with Maharashtrian of the Year Awards during the Corona-triggered lockdown as part of its social responsibilities.
Chairman of the editorial board of L...
Media Coverage | 11-03-2021
Chairman of the editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda and well-known ophthalmologist and MP Padma Shri Dr Vikas Mahatme during a discussion with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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Media Coverage | 11-03-2021
Protest over Gautam Hiran’s murder
Lokmat News Network Mumbai, March 10
The All India Jain Minority Federation, supported by various trader bodies, organised statewide protests on Wednesday against abduction and subsequent murder of businessman Gautam Hiran, the son of freedom fighter Zumberlal Hiran and...
Media Coverage | 09-03-2021
Vijay Darda urges home minister, Jain Federation to start State-wide agitation
Lokmat News Network
Ahmednagar, Feb 8
In a shocking incident, a prominent businessman from Ahmednagar district Gautam Hiran was abducted and later killed, yet the police did nothing. The incident is highly reprehensible. Former m...
Media Coverage | 02-03-2021
The chairman of editorial board of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda got himself vaccinated against coronavirus at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (Mayo) in Nagpur on Monday. "I got vaccinated. You get vaccinated too," Darda said on this occasion. Dean of Mayo Dr...
Media Coverage | 01-03-2021
At the hands of union minister Nitin Gadkari, Vijay Darda
Lokmat News Network
Nagpur, Feb 28
The ultra-modern Diagnopein Diagnostic Centre and Multi-speciality Dental Clinic was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media and fo...
Media Coverage | 28-02-2021
A new facet of chairman of Lokmat Media and former member of Rajya Sabha Vijay Darda is going to be unfolded in public. Through his ‘nazm’ 'Teri Mahfil Se Uthkar ..', he has made his debut as a lyricist on the digital platform.
His ghazal has been sung by Jaipur Gharana’s world-famous ghazal and playbac...
Media Coverage | 24-02-2021
Scheduled to be held in memory of late Jyotsna Darda on March 23 in Nagpur
Lokmat News Network
Nagpur, Feb. 23
The Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards are given away in memory of founder of Lokmat Sakhi Manch and an ardent devotional singer Jyotsna Darda on March 23 every year.
This year too, the award...
Media Coverage | 21-02-2021
The music lovers who were deprived of live music programmes during the corona-triggered lockdown were able to have their fill in the festival of music, rhythm and beats at the Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards. The programme was made memorable by the performances of fresh talents, showcasing their bes...
Media Coverage | 18-02-2021
Glittering ceremony organised in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 17: A talented and budding singer Hargun Kaur who is endowed with a melodious voice and Prathamesh Laghate, another promising singer with an impressive voice, were conferred upon the Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards at a glittering ceremony at Shanmu...
Media Coverage | 17-02-2021
The 7th Lokmat Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards were given away at a glittering ceremony held at Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion in Mumbai on Tuesday to honour some of the greatest music personalities. Prominent among those present on the dais were Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai Michio Harada, BMC commissione...
Media Coverage | 15-02-2021
Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar to get Sur Jyotsna Saraswati Award This year’s winners: Prathamesh Laghate and Hargun Kaur
The most prestigious award to recognise and appreciate excellence in the field of music -- the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards ceremony -- will be presented at a glittering ceremony in the...
Media Coverage | 10-02-2021
Hargun Kaur, Prathamesh Laghate winners Felicitation on Feb 16 in presence of dignitaries
Hargun Kaur, who kept the Indians spellbound with her melodious voice and musical skills and Prathamesh Laghate -- who made a name for himself through his singing at an early age -- have won the ‘Sur Jyotsna’ Nation...
Media Coverage | 10-02-2021
Nagpur, Feb. 10: The national public awakening campaign launched by the All India Jain Minority Federation to disseminate information regarding socio-economic welfare schemes of Central and state governments for the minority communities should reach grassroots level of the society as they are quite beneficia...
Media Coverage | 06-02-2021Health of Padma Bhushan Jain Acharya Shri Vijayratnasundar Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb (M.S.) has improved. Maharaj Saheb's knees were successfully operated upon at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
The surgery was performed by the country's renowned surgeon Dr Sanjay Agarwala. On Friday, the national presid...
Media Coverage | 04-02-2021Although Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the General Budget in Parliament on February 1, it was revealed only on Wednesday how much funding was provided for the railways after the release of Pink Book.
It shows that a plenty of funds has ...
