18-Hour Shutdown of Pench-I, II, III & IV Water Treatment Plant on February 7 & 8, 2026
Nagpur, Feb 5, 2026, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has planned an 18-hour shutdown of Pench I, II, III and IV WTP on Saturday, 7 February 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, 8 February 2026. The shutdown is...
Two goons nabbed with knife in Sadar area
Nagpur: In a swift and coordinated operation, the Crime Branch Unit No. 5 of Nagpur Police arrested two youths in the Sadar area for possessing a deadly weapon with the alleged intent to commit a crime, officials said. On February 4,...
Commuters suffer as waterlogging persists at Nagpur Station’s west gate
Nagpur: Commuters entering and exiting Nagpur Railway Station through its west gate are facing daily hardship due to recurring waterlogging, even in the absence of rainfall. The situation has emerged amid the ongoing station redevelopment work, which passengers allege has...
Youth killed in hit-and-run mishap in Hudkeshwar
Nagpur: A 25-year-old youth was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Wednesday morning on Narsala Road near the Outer Ring Road, Hudkeshwar. The deceased, Roshan Balaji Zade, was riding his Activa moped (MH-49-CU-3047) when an unidentified speeding four-wheeler rammed into his...
Barcelos Brings Its Iconic Portuguese Flame-Grilled Chicken to Nagpur with Franchise India, Announces ₹100 Crore Investment Plan in India
Nagpur: Barcelos, South Africa’s iconic Portuguese flame-grilled chicken brand founded in 1993 and present across 17 countries with over 138 outlets globally, has officially entered the Indian market along with franchise India, marking Nagpur as one of its first two...
Café culture triggers alarm in East, South Nagpur
Nagpur: An alarming surge in footfall at cafés across East and South Nagpur ahead of Valentine’s Day has triggered serious concern among residents and law enforcement agencies, with many such establishments now coming under the police scanner for allegedly operating...
Violence puts Nandanvan police in dock: Probe ordered, PI shifted, 7 arrested
Nagpur: In a rare but telling move that puts the spotlight squarely on local policing, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal has ordered a high-level inquiry into the night-long violence that shook Gurudeo Nagar and Buland Darwaza areas under Nandanvan Police...
BIS, CCI hold consumer awareness programme in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body established in 1947 as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI), continues to play a vital role in ensuring quality, safety, and reliability of products across India through its certification, conformity...
HC hauls up NMC babus for shielding illegal Poonam Tower for 25 years
Nagpur: Coming down heavily on the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for decades of inaction, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has strongly censured civic officials for failing to act against the blatantly illegal Poonam Tower construction at...
PhD admissions at MNLU Nagpur trigger reservation controversy
Nagpur: Serious questions have been raised over the admission process for the Ph.D. Programme (2025–26) at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, following allegations that the provisional selection list violates statutory reservation norms and the university’s own advertised seat matrix. According...
First special meeting of newly elected NMC Corporators on Feb 6
Nagpur: The first special meeting of all newly elected members of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will be held on Friday, February 6, at 11 am at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium in Reshimbagh. During the special general body meeting, elections...
Key accused in multi-crore cyber fraud cases Ajit Parse dies in Nagpur
Nagpur: Ajit Parse, a self-styled social media analyst and cyber expert who allegedly orchestrated multi-crore frauds by projecting proximity to powerful offices and influential personalities, died late Wednesday night (February 4) following prolonged illness. Reports said Parse was suffering from...
Poonam Chambers Encroachment Case: HC Relief for Three Shops, NMC Continues Crackdown on Others
Nagpur: Action against illegal basement shops at Poonam Chambers is underway, but three establishments have received temporary protection from the court. The Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench has stayed coercive action against these three shops, while the remaining units continue...
NMC Cracks Down on Illegal Basement Shops at Poonam Chambers in Nagpur
Latest Update: NMC Action at Poonam Chambers Meets Legal Roadblock as High Court Steps In
Nagpur: The Anti-Encroachment Department of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched enforcement action on Thursday, February 5, against illegal commercial activity...
Rare High-Risk Spine Surgery Restores Mobility in Young Patient at SMHRC
Nagpur: A 28-year-old male patient presented to the 1020-bedded Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Centre (SMHRC), Wanadongri, Nagpur, after seeking treatment at multiple institutes across the city over the past 2–3 years for progressively worsening neck pain, difficulty in walking,...
Newsroom Nightmare: Woman Journalist Battles for Life After Alleged Harassment in Nagpur
Nagpur:A deeply disturbing case has rocked the journalism community in Nagpur, raising urgent questions about workplace safety, abuse of authority, and institutional silence. A young woman journalist is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Nagpur, where she has remained in critical mental...
Sex Racket Busted at Wanadongri Hotel in Nagpur; Three Women Rescued, Manager Arrested
Nagpur: A sex racket operating out of a hotel in the Wanadongri area was busted following a raid by the Social Security Branch (SSB) and Crime Branch. Three women brought from Ludhiana and Gorakhpur were rescued, while the hotel manager...
Kalamna vegetable brokers’ strike from Feb 5 may disrupt supply, push prices up
Nagpur: Wholesale vegetable brokers operating at the APMC Kalamna market have announced an indefinite strike from February 5, raising fears of supply disruptions and a possible spike in vegetable prices across Nagpur. The agitation, led by the Jai Kisan Vyapari...
4 juveniles held, six stolen two-wheelers recovered in Nagpur
Nagpur: In two separate incidents of two-wheeler theft reported from different parts of Nagpur, police have detained four juveniles in conflict with law and recovered six stolen vehicles collectively valued at around Rs 2.45 lakh, following technical investigation and sustained...
Buried alive: 528 Nagpur trees suffocating under concrete, says HC committee
Nagpur: Beneath layers of concrete and civic apathy, hundreds of trees across Nagpur are silently suffocating, their roots locked in cement, their survival hanging by a thread. A damning report submitted before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court...
Hidden truths, broken vows: How concealed sexual orientation is straining marriages
Nagpur: Beneath the city’s rapid urban and social transformation, a quiet but deeply distressing marital issue is coming to the fore. An increasing number of newly married couples in Nagpur are facing emotional crises after one partner discloses a different...
