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Rave Party Busted at RB Farmhouse in Kalmeshwar; 10 Booked for Drug and Liquor Offences

Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Nagpur Rural Police busted a rave party at RB Farmhouse in the Kalmeshwar Police Station area and booked 10 persons for illegal consumption of ganja and foreign liquor. Authorities...

Nagpurians battle heat, humidity, mosquito menace as monsoon takes a break

Nagpur: After being battered by three days of relentless rain last week, Nagpur is now grappling with a different kind of discomfort, soaring temperatures, rising humidity, and a growing mosquito menace. The sudden pause in rainfall has brought little...

Closure of toilet land near Deekshabhoomi sparks concerns over sanitation for Dhamma followers

Nagpur: With lakhs of followers of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar expected to gather at Deekshabhoomi for the annual Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din later this year, a move by local authorities has sparked widespread concern and criticism. A piece of open...

Om Namah Shivaya: Devotees flock Shiva temples in Nagpur on first Shravan Somwar

Nagpur: The city of Nagpur reverberated with chants of "Om Namah Shivaya" as thousands of devotees thronged Lord Shiva temples across the city on the first Monday of Shravan, one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar....

Maha’s new Security Bill will choke urban Naxal networks: CM Fadnavis

Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, passed by the State Legislature recently, will help in taking strong action against "urban Naxalism". Those speaking against the bill are "in a way trying to...

Society needs petitioners who hold Government accountable: Gadkari

Nagpur: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has stressed the need for filing court cases against the government to ensure discipline in public administration. A court order can get work done in a way that even the government can't,...

Shivani Dani Wakhare takes charge as Vidarbha Investment Advisor amid Amritkal goals

Nagpur: In a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional investment efforts, Shivani Dani Wakhare has been appointed as the Investment Advisor for the Vidarbha region, under the expanded investment-focused framework of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The appointment aligns with Chief...

Bars across Nagpur down shutters to protest hike in VAT, other taxes

Nagpur: Bars and permit rooms across Nagpur city and rural areas remained shut on Monday, July 14, as part of the statewide bandh observed today, protesting the recent hike in Value Added Tax (VAT) and additional levies imposed on the...

Chitar Oli comes alive: Nagpur’s artisans shape Ganesh idols with love and legacy!!

Nagpur: As Nagpur counts down to the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning August 27, the soul of Nagpur quietly stirs to life in its age-old lanes. In Chitar Oli, the city’s iconic idol-making district, the air is thick with the scent of...

‘No cheers today’: 20,000 bars shut across Maharashtra to protest steep liquor tax hike

Nagpur: It’s not an official dry day, but Maharashtra certainly feels like one. Over 20,000 bars, pubs, and permit rooms across the state downed shutters on Monday, July 14, in a massive protest against what the hospitality sector has...

‘खाइए, मगर सोच समझकर’: Your samosa, jalebi may soon come with a health warning!

Nagpur: That crispy samosa and golden jalebi you love might soon come with a side of reality check. In a health-conscious twist to India’s snack culture, the Union Health Ministry has ordered central institutions including AIIMS Nagpur to install “oil...

Gadkari orders spot assessment of rain-hit areas in Nagpur; seeks report in 8 days

Nagpur: In the aftermath of the torrential rainfall that lashed Nagpur on July 9, causing widespread waterlogging and disruption across several localities, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has expressed concern over the situation and directed the...

Samruddhi Mahamarg tenders under auditor’s scanner: PAG orders probe into fund misuse charge

Nagpur/Mumbai: The ambitious Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg project, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde through the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), is now facing serious scrutiny after allegations of large-scale financial irregularities. Acting on a formal complaint and political...

Ex-Corporator’s Son Arrested in Sensational Drug Bust: Caught with MD Drugs in Thar SUV

Nagpur – In a major breakthrough exposing the deep-rooted drug trade in the city, Ganeshpeth Police have arrested Sanket Buggewar — son of former South Nagpur corporator Ajay Buggewar — for allegedly peddling MD drugs. Acting on a tip-off, police...

Nagpur News Today – July 14, 2025 | Metro Progress, Cyber Crime, and UNESCO Recognition

Here are some of the top news headlines from Nagpur as of July 14, 2025:

Local & Civic Updates

• Maratha Forts Achieve UNESCO Recognition: Several historic Maratha forts, including those near Nagpur, have officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage...