Will this Sankranti be different for Nagpur’s skies after HC’s warning on nylon manja?
Nagpur: Even as the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has declared an uncompromising war on the use and sale of banned nylon manja, a troubling question looms large over Nagpurians ahead of Makar Sankranti: Will kite-flying remain subdued...
HC declares war on deadly nylon manja: “No fine is bigger than human life”
Nagpur: Sending out an unambiguous warning that reckless festivity cannot come at the cost of human lives, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has reiterated its zero-tolerance approach towards the use and sale of deadly nylon manja, declaring...
Royal Enfield Rally, Roaring Crowds: Fadnavis Goes Full Throttle on Final Day of NMC Campaign
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis kickstarted the final day of campaigning for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections on Tuesday with a high-energy roadshow across the city, riding a Royal Enfield motorcycle. The rally drew massive crowds, with supporters...
Shrinivas Public School hosts grand Annual Function with ‘Aarohan’ theme
Nagpur: Shrinivas Public School celebrated its Annual Function with great enthusiasm and grandeur recently within the school premises. The Annual Day stood as a reflection of the school’s vibrant and dynamic spirit, celebrating achievements, creativity, and a strong sense of...
Three Nagpur businessmen booked for cheating in land deal
Nagpur: In a serious case pointing to alleged corporate fraud and large-scale financial manipulation, Sitabuldi Police have registered offences of cheating, criminal breach of trust and other related sections against three businessmen, Atul Yamsanwar, Ankush Patil and Subhash Surana, following...
Last push before silence: Drive for NMC poll battle enters final hours
Nagpur: Campaigning for the January 15 Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections will draw to a close at 5.30 pm on Tuesday, ushering in the mandatory 48-hour silence period. Political parties and candidates will use the final hours to make last-ditch...
EC Stops Advance Ladli Bahen Payments Amid Maharashtra Civic Polls
The State Election Commission (SEC) has put a halt to advance payments under Maharashtra’s ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme after complaints from Opposition parties, citing the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the municipal corporation elections. The move comes...
‘Kissa Gulzar Ka’: An evening where words, silences and songs breathed together
Nagpur: On a Saturday evening washed in words, music and remembrance, the Chitnavis Centre turned into a quiet sanctuary of emotions as Kissa Gulzar Ka unfolded, an ode to the enduring poetry, melodies and silences of Gulzar. The auditorium,...
NMC campaign breaks the ice as rival leaders share friendly moment in Prabhag 23
Nagpur: Amid the charged atmosphere of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections, an unexpected moment of warmth briefly softened the political battlefield in Prabhag (Ward) No. 23 on Sunday, January 11. BJP leader Balya Borkar and NCP leader Duneshwar Pethe, both...
NMC poll: BJP’s Virendra Kukreja shows strength with massive rally in Prabhag 1
Nagpur: As campaigning for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections gains momentum, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Virendra Kukreja took out a massive rally in Prabhag 1 on Sunday to mobilise voter support. The rally witnessed an enthusiastic turnout, with hundreds...
Find Your Polling Booth Instantly: NMC Launches Digital Platform for Voters
Nagpur: To make it easier for voters to locate their polling booths for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) General Elections, the NMC’s Information and Technology Department has launched a new digital platform. Voters can now instantly find their polling booth...
Celebrate Sankranti safely, avoid nylon manja: Nagpur Police
Nagpur: As the city gears up for Sankranti celebrations and kite-flying activities pick up pace, the Nagpur City Police have launched a stringent drive to prevent accidents caused by the use of banned nylon kite strings. Acknowledging the recurring incidents...
Gold worth Rs 2.18 lakh stolen from hotel room during wedding stay in Nagpur
Nagpur: A case of theft has been registered at Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station after gold jewellery worth Rs 2.18 lakh was stolen from a hotel room during a family wedding stay in Nagpur. According to police, the complainant, Jyoti Rajendra...
Elderly voters left in the lurch: Senior citizens denied home voting in NMC elections
Nagpur: Even as the State Election Commission urges citizens to turn out in large numbers for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections, the civic administration’s indifference has effectively shut the door on one of the city’s most committed voter...
DRI busts massive ganja haul, 522 kg seized in pre-dawn trap near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on inter-state drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted a truck and seized a massive 522 kg consignment of ganja at Saoner near Nagpur in the early hours of Sunday, exposing yet...
Shrinivas Public School’s Annual Function ‘AAROHAN’ emphasises inner growth, unity
Nagpur: Shrinivas Public School celebrated its Annual Function with great enthusiasm and splendour in the school premises recently. Annual Day is a testament to the vibrant and dynamic environment; it is a celebration of accomplishments, creativity, and unity within the...
Cash before ballot: Ladki Bahin Scheme becomes flashpoint ahead of civic elections
Nagpur: The timing of the Maharashtra Government’s Ladki Bahin welfare payout, scheduled barely 24 hours before civic polls, has triggered a fierce political storm, raising uncomfortable questions about the thin line between governance and electioneering. As the State prepares to credit...
Nagpur builder duped of Rs 11.77 crore in land deal, 3 booked for fraud
Nagpur: In a major real estate fraud, a Nagpur-based builder has been allegedly duped of Rs 11.77 crore by his business associates in a land deal, triggering a criminal case at Sitabuldi police station. The complainant, Deepak Suresh Gadge, a builder...
Nagpur’s Alfiya grabs national boxing gold
Nagpur: City’s pride Alfiya Pathan grabbed a gold medal in the 9th Elite Men’s & Women’s National Boxing Championships that concluded at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Alfiya Pathan of Central Railway,Nagpur won gold in 80+ kgs event....
Book the date, Nagpur! India-NZ T20I tickets go on sale from Jan 17
Nagpur: Cricket fans in the city can gear up for an exciting start to the India–New Zealand T20 series, with online ticket sales for the opening match at VCA’s Jamtha Stadium set to begin on January 17. The first T20...
NMC Election 2026: BJP Releases Manifesto, Promises Foreign Consulate, Metro Phase III, Zero-Carbon Footprint City
Nagpur: After the Congress manifesto for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections promised 30,000 litres of free water and free bus services, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its own manifesto, clearly distancing itself from large-scale freebie announcements....
