Nagpur Begins Mega Plantation Drive to Plant 10 Lakh Trees
Nagpur: A month-long mega tree plantation campaign aimed at increasing Nagpur's green cover and promoting environmental conservation was inaugurated on Saturday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Lok Bhavan. The campaign, jointly organised by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), Nagpur Improvement...
Midnight Fire Guts Grocery Store Near Cotton Market
Nagpur: A major fire broke out at Sadguru Sales, a grocery store located near the Cotton Market Metro Station, late on Friday night. Prompt action by the Fire and Emergency Services, which reached the spot within two minutes of receiving...
Fake Marriage Racket Exposed in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Tehsil Police have busted a 'loot bride' gang that allegedly targeted unmarried men by luring them with promises of marriage before robbing them of cash and valuables. Two women, identified as Namrata Malviya and the alleged mastermind Rani...
नागपूरसह विदर्भात जुलै महिन्यात पावसाची दमदार हजेरी; सरासरीपेक्षा २१ टक्के अधिक वर्षाव
नागपूर : जुलै २०२६ मध्ये मान्सूनने विदर्भात दमदार पुनरागमन करत सर्वदूर मुसळधार पाऊस बरसवला. हवामान विभागाच्या आकडेवारीनुसार, विदर्भात जुलै महिन्यात ३७४.१ मिमी पावसाची नोंद झाली असून, ही सरासरी ३०९.३ मिमीच्या तुलनेत २१ टक्के अधिक आहे. अमरावती वगळता विदर्भातील उर्वरित ११ जिल्यांत...
Vidarbha Records 21% Above-Normal Rainfall in July; Nagpur Also Receives Excess Showers
Nagpur: The southwest monsoon made a strong comeback across Vidarbha in July 2026, bringing widespread and heavy rainfall throughout the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Vidarbha received 374.1 mm of rainfall during July, which is 21% above...
Nagpur’s Social Elite Celebrate a New Chapter as Rokde Jewellers Unveils Its Rebranded Identity
Rokde Family Nagpur: An evening of elegance, celebration and timeless craftsmanship unfolded at Eden Greenz as Rokde Jewellers hosted an exclusive soirée to mark a significant milestone in its journey-the unveiling of its refreshed brand identity and all-new logo. The grand...
RTI EXCLUSIVE: Crores Spent on Drain Cleaning, So Why Does Nagpur Still Flood Every Monsoon?
Nagpur : Every monsoon, Nagpur witnesses the same scenes—waterlogged roads, flooded homes and shops, traffic chaos, and disrupted daily life. While heavy rainfall is often blamed, a Right to Information (RTI) response has raised fresh questions about the city's drainage management...
Smart City Mission Ends, But Nagpur’s Challenges Are Just Beginning
Representational Pic Nagpur: The curtains may have come down on the Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission, but in Nagpur, the story is far from over. While the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that spearheaded the city's transformation is winding...
EMPACT 2.0 to Bring India’s Leading Emergency Medicine Experts to Nagpur
Nagpur: The Department of Emergency Medicine & Trauma at KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur, is set to host EMPACT 2.0 (Emergency Medicine Practice Advancing Clinical Transformation) on August 1–2, 2026, bringing together some of the country's most renowned experts in emergency medicine,...
Nagpur Rooftop Parties Under Excise Scanner
Nagpur: With Friendship Day celebrations around the corner, rooftop restaurants, bars, and lounges across Nagpur are witnessing a surge in party bookings and promotional offers. However, amid the festivities, the Maharashtra State Excise Department has issued a stern warning against serving...
Man Booked in Nagpur for Allegedly Molesting Woman on False Promise of Marriage
Nagpur: A man has been booked by Bajaj Nagar Police in Nagpur for allegedly molesting a woman after luring her to a secluded location on the false promise of marriage. According to police, the 34-year-old complainant came in contact with the...
High Court Relief Ends, State Says Go… Why Is Kachipura Still Standing?
Nagpur: The proposed demolition drive against illegal commercial structures standing on the prime land of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) at Kachipura has once again come to an unexpected halt. Despite the State Government approving the demolition and earlier...
Injured Cow Left Untreated for 5 Hours in Nagpur
Nagpur: A disturbing incident in Nagpur has raised serious questions over the city's emergency response system after an injured stray cow was left lying on the road for nearly five hours despite repeated pleas for help from a ruling party...
Nagpur Flyovers Expose Drainage Flaws During Monsoon
Nagpur: Flyovers built at a cost of crores to ease traffic congestion in Nagpur are now turning into a major inconvenience during the monsoon. From the newly constructed Indora–Dighori Flyover to the Shaheed Gowari Flyover on Wardha Road, rainwater is...
Youth Dies by Suicide by Hanging in Nagpur’s Saoner
Nagpur: A 30-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after hanging himself at his residence in Borujwada under the Saoner Police Station limits in Nagpur district on Thursday. Police have registered the case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances...
Nagpur Crime Branch Busts ₹44 Lakh MD Drug Racket,
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Nagpur Crime Branch has arrested two notorious accused with 151 grams of MD (Mephedrone) drugs during a raid in the Bhandewadi police station limits. Police seized contraband and other valuables worth...
17-Year-Old Aspiring Cricketer Dies by Suicide in Nagpur After Missing VCA Selection
Nagpur: A 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Nagpur after reportedly being distressed over not being selected in the recent Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) selection process, police said. The incident came to light early Wednesday...
19.63-Metre Portal Beam Successfully Installed Near Butibori Flyover
Nagpur: Maha Metro Nagpur has achieved a major engineering milestone under its Phase-2 expansion by successfully constructing and installing a 19.63-metre-long portal beam, the largest of its kind on the Butibori Metro corridor, near the Butibori Railway Overbridge (RoB). The...
How Did NMC Engineers Allow Roads to Block Nagpur’s Drainage?
Nagpur: The heavy rains that lashed Nagpur on Tuesday have triggered serious questions over the role of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) zonal engineers and officials, with residents demanding to know how cement roads were allowed to be constructed at...
Nagpur Central Jail Murder: Convict Gets Life Term
Nagpur: In a significant verdict in the sensational Nagpur Central Jail murder case, the District and Sessions Court has sentenced inmate Suraj Kokanake to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of fellow prisoner Ayush Nirmal Pugalia inside the prison premises. District...
Two Siblings Die in Train Accident at Saoner
Nagpur: In a tragic incident, two brothers lost their lives after being struck by a train in Savner town of Nagpur district on Thursday morning. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the accident. According to police,...
