Man arrested for attempted murder after knife attack over alcohol money
Nagpur: A dispute over money for alcohol turned violent in Nagpur's Imamwada area, resulting in a knife attack that left one youth seriously injured. The Imamwada Police reacted promptly to the incident, arresting the assailant shortly after the crime. The victim,...
Stepfather arrested in Nagpur for sexual harassment of 8-yr-old stepdaughter
Nagpur: A shocking case of child abuse has come to light within the jurisdiction of the Nandanvan Police Station, where a stepfather allegedly sexually harassed his 8-year-old stepdaughter. Acting swiftly on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, the police...
Alert homeowner foils burglary bid in Kapil Nagar
Nagpur: A major burglary attempt was thwarted in the Kapil Nagar police station area after an alert homeowner woke up during the night and forced an intruder to flee empty-handed. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside...
Sudden afternoon showers bring relief to heat-hit Nagpur
Nagpur: After enduring days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, Nagpurians finally received a brief but welcome respite on Monday afternoon when light showers lashed parts of the city, bringing down temperatures and providing much-needed relief from the scorching weather. The...
Viral video of alleged assault by bus conductor sparks outrage in Nagpur’s Sadar area
Nagpur: A video purportedly showing an altercation involving a bus conductor, an elderly man and a young woman in the Sadar-Chhaoni area of Nagpur has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread public outrage and demands for action against the...
Maharashtra’s child welfare scheme mired in delays, lost files and red tape
Nagpur/Mumbai: A welfare scheme meant to protect some of Maharashtra’s most vulnerable children is being crippled by bureaucratic delays, misplaced files, documentation hurdles and erratic payments, leaving thousands of eligible beneficiaries struggling for support that often arrives months, or even...
RTI reveals 30,746 fraud cases involving Rs 6,313 crore in SBI over three years
Nagpur: More than 30,000 fraud cases involving thousands of crores of rupees were reported by the State Bank of India (SBI) between April 2023 and March 2026, according to information disclosed by the bank under the Right to Information (RTI)...
State pushes for tougher explosives safety norms after fatal blasts in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant move aimed at preventing industrial disasters, the Maharashtra Government is preparing to approach the Centre with a proposal seeking amendments to the Explosives Rules, 2008, following a series of deadly accidents at explosives manufacturing units in...
Rs 1.40 cr fraud at Saraswat Bank: Couple booked for using forged property documents
Nagpur: A major financial fraud involving an alleged loan scam of Rs 1.40 crore has surfaced at the Ajni Square branch of Saraswat Co-operative Bank, with Dhantoli Police registering a case against an elderly couple accused of securing the loan...
Nagpur MLC poll: BJP to move Corporators to Goa, sparks ‘resort politics’ buzz
Nagpur: With the crucial Legislative Council election from the Nagpur Local Authorities Constituency approaching, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put in place an elaborate strategy to keep its corporators united, triggering fresh political speculation over what observers describe as...
Gulabi Aankhen..: Fadnavis, Gadkari croon to each other
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari struck a musical chord at an event in Nagpur as both leaders sang popular songs, drawing loud cheers from the audience. During the concluding ceremony of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav in...
Cops smash MD drug network; history-sheeter among two arrested in Nagpur
Nagpur: Intensifying its crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the city, the Crime Branch's NDPS squad has arrested two persons, including a notorious repeat offender, and seized MD (Mephedrone) drugs along with other valuables worth Rs 9.04 lakh during a raid...
Childhood dream comes true as Nagpur wildlife enthusiast encounters tiger at Pench
Nagpur: For wildlife enthusiast Harsh Thawale, a resident of Nagpur, widely known as the Tiger Capital of India, the dream of seeing a tiger in its natural habitat had remained unfulfilled for more than two decades. On June 6, that...
CM Fadnavis unveils Dr Amit Dutta’s book on Environmental Law and Sustainable Management
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unveiled Environmental Law and Management, a scholarly publication authored by noted technocrat, researcher, engineer and academician Dr Amit Bijon Dutta, at a function held at the Ramgiri Office in Nagpur. During the ceremony,...
Three Drown in Kanhan River at Mahadev Ghat During Family Picnic
Nagpur: A family picnic turned into a heartbreaking tragedy on Sunday when three people, including a six-year-old boy, drowned in the Kanhan River at Mahadev Ghat near Kamthi in Nagpur district. The victims were part of two families from Nagpur...
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Garbage Dump at Dighori’s Raut Nagar in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped residents of Raut Nagar in Nagpur's Dighori area after a massive fire broke out in a large garbage dump late on Sunday night. The blaze quickly intensified, sending thick plumes of smoke and flames into...
LPG Price Hike: Nagpur Cylinder Now Costs ₹994
Nagpur/New Delhi: In another setback for household budgets, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2 kg cylinder, effective immediately. The latest revision marks the second increase in domestic LPG prices within the last three...
नागपुर का रामदासपेठ: क्या किसी बड़े हादसे का इंतजार?
नागपुर: रामदासपेठ में हाल ही में हुई दो आग की घटनाओं-ऐशिक्स एनएक्स और युगधर्म कॉम्प्लेक्स-ने शहर के सबसे व्यस्त व्यावसायिक क्षेत्रों में से एक की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। सौभाग्य से दोनों घटनाओं में कोई...
Nagpur’s Ramdaspeth: A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Nagpur: The recent fire incidents at Ashix NX and the Yugdharm Complex in Ramdaspeth should serve as a wake-up call for authorities. Fortunately, both incidents were brought under control before they turned into large-scale tragedies. But a disturbing question remains:...
Fire Erupts at Ramdaspeth’s Yugdharm Complex; Firefighters Prevent Major Disaster Near Centre Point Hotel
Nagpur: A potentially catastrophic fire broke out at the Yugdharm Complex in Ramdaspeth on Saturday evening, triggering panic in one of Nagpur’s busiest commercial and residential hubs. Thanks to the swift response of the Nagpur Fire and Emergency Services, the...
Nagpur’s VANARTI awards Rs 1.51 crore coaching contract for JEE, NEET, CET aspirants
Nagpur: In a significant boost to competitive exam coaching for students from backward-class communities, the Nagpur-based Vasantrao Naik Research and Training Institute (VANARTI), a Maharashtra Government undertaking, has awarded a Rs 1.51 crore contract to Career Point Edutech for providing...
