Nagpur AIIMS Doctors Allege Assault and Political Pressure
Nagpur: Tension has risen at AIIMS Nagpur following allegations that a resident doctor was abused, assaulted and threatened with death. The Resident Doctors’ Association claimed that the doctor was verbally abused and beaten by a patient’s relatives while on duty...
Nagpur Businessman Loses ₹25.79 Lakh in Investment Fraud
Nagpur: A 55-year-old businessman from Manish Nagar allegedly lost ₹25,79,276 in a cyber investment fraud after scammers lured him with promises of high returns through a fake investment app. According to the complaint, the fraudsters initially contacted the businessman through WhatsApp,...
Ganesh Mandal Donation Box Missing, CCTV Under Probe
Nagpur: A donation box containing offerings made by devotees during the Ganesh festival has allegedly gone missing from the premises of Shri Adarsh Bal Ganesh Mandal at Chandrashekhar Azad Chowk in Nagpur. The mandal's watchman, identified as Ganesh Raipurkar, allegedly...
Nagpur Crime Branch: 13 Hotels Booked for Fake OYO Branding
Nagpur: The Social Security Department of Nagpur Crime Branch has taken action against 13 hotel and lodge operators for allegedly using the OYO brand name and logo without authorisation. FIRs have been registered against the operators at various police stations...
Ganesh Visarjan: Nagpur Police Roll Out Mega Security Plan
Nagpur: The Nagpur police have prepared an extensive security plan for the conclusion of Ganeshotsav 2026 and the Ganesh immersion processions under the leadership of Police Commissioner Dr Vishwas Nangre Patil. With large crowds of devotees expected during the immersion...
Nirmal Ujjwal Depositors Face More Waiting as Pramod Manmode Seeks 45–60 Days
Nagpur: A large number of depositors attended the 37th annual general meeting of Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-operative Society, hoping for clear information and a concrete assurance on the return of their deposits. However, even after the meeting, they were left...
GWCET Successfully Conducts Two-Day Cyber Security & Social Media Awareness Boot Camp
Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering & Technology (GWCET), Nagpur, successfully organised a Two-Day Cyber Security & Social Media Awareness Boot Camp on 21st and 22nd Sept 2026 for its students with the objective of creating awareness about cyber security, responsible use of...
Nagpur Ganja Smuggling: 25.43 Kg Seized, 2 Arrested
Nagpur: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) seized 25.430 kg of ganja allegedly being transported to Nagpur for sale during an operation in Palandur, Bhandara district. Two persons were arrested in connection with the alleged ganja smuggling operation. According to police, ANTF...
Swine Flu Cases Rise in Nagpur, 88 Infected
The rising spread of swine flu in Nagpur has raised concerns for the health department. So far, 88 people in the city have been reported infected with swine flu, according to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s health department. In view of the...
Bombay High Court Bans Firecrackers on Public Roads, Objects to DJs and Lasers
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed that firecrackers not be burst on public roads, while instructing authorities to ensure that celebrations and festivals do not cause noise or air pollution. The court also said that the use of loudspeakers...
Nagpur Wathoda Murder: 3 Arrested in Iron Rod Attack
Nagpur: A dispute between children turned violent in Nagpur’s Wathoda Police Station area, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man who was allegedly attacked with an iron rod. The deceased has been identified as Shahabaz Ishaq Sheikh, 36. Police have...
Nagpur Purse Snatching: Harsh Ramteke Arrested
Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police have arrested Harsh Ramteke alias ‘Ekka’, a suspected habitual offender, after he allegedly snatched a woman’s purse just three days after being released on bail. Police said the accused was released on bail on September 9. On the...
RTI Expert Naveen Agrawal to Deliver Lecture at Coal India Headquarters
Nagpur: Coal India Limited, the world's largest coal-producing company and a prestigious Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Government of India, has organized a one-day special workshop on the Right to Information Act, 2005 on October 1, 2026. Renowned...
Nagpur Illegal Liquor Sale Busted, ₹25,070 Seized
Nagpur: Police have busted an alleged illegal liquor sale operation in Sevadal Nagar in the Bhandewadi area, seizing country-made and foreign liquor along with cash worth a total of ₹25,070. The action was carried out by the Escort Team of the...
Nagpur Crime Branch Takes Action in 30 Cases, Arrests Over 25
Nagpur: The Nagpur Crime Branch launched a major crackdown against crime and illegal activities across the city between September 22 and 23, targeting burglary, vehicle theft, illegal liquor, gambling, drugs, weapons and tobacco-related offences. Under the leadership of DCP Deepak Agrawal,...
Rare Forsten’s Cat Snake Rescued in Manish Nagar
Nagpur: A rare Forsten’s Cat Snake was spotted coiled around a tree inside the compound of a house in Nagpur’s Manish Nagar area, creating curiosity among residents. The snake was spotted at around 4 pm at the residence of Sharad Damle...
Nagpur School Bus Checks Expose Violations; Action Against 277 Vehicles
Nagpur: The Transport Department has intensified its school bus inspection drive to ensure the safe transportation of students. As many as 1,729 school buses were inspected in Nagpur city over the year. Violations of the Motor Vehicles Act and related...
MIDC Suicide Nagpur: 57-Year-Old Man Dies in Well
Nagpur: A 57-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into a well in the Kalmegh Nagar area along Hingna Road, under the jurisdiction of MIDC Police Station. The reason behind the suspected suicide remains unknown. The deceased has been identified...
Jaripatka Rice Seizure: 102 Bags Suspected PDS Rice
Nagpur: A consignment of 102 bags of suspected rice was seized in Nagpur’s Jaripatka area, raising suspicion that the stock could be linked to the Public Distribution System (PDS). Police intercepted a goods vehicle near Sai Mandir and found the...
The Dance That Taught Me About Time Management
In the summer of 2024, I was posted in Nagaland and living away from my family. My wife and children were in Maharashtra. My leaves were limited, and travelling to Nagpur was not always easy. Then came the summer holidays, and...
A Centenary Memorial Volume of Loknete Shri Vasant Purushottam Sathe(1925–2025)
“Vasant Smruti” is a commemorative volume brought out to mark the Birth Centenary of Loknete Shri Vasant Purushottam Sathe, celebrating his remarkable public life, parliamentary contribution, intellectual vision, cultural interests, administrative leadership and enduring association with Vidarbha and Nagpur. The volume...
