Neglect pushes Nagpur’s Maharajbagh Zoo towards closure
Nagpur: Shocking administrative apathy and years of neglect have pushed Nagpur’s only zoo, Maharajbagh Zoo, to the brink of closure, raising serious questions about the safety of visitors and the welfare of animals housed in the ageing facility. The disturbing situation...
Police foil illegal cattle transport; two held, six animals rescued
Nagpur: Police from Pachpaoli Police Station have foiled an attempt to illegally transport cattle for slaughter and rescued six live bovine animals, while seizing a vehicle worth several lakhs. According to police, at around 7.30 am on March 15, a patrolling...
Burglary at Rahate Colony flat; police arrest one, four cases solved
Nagpur: A major house burglary reported under the jurisdiction of Bajaj Nagar Police Station has been cracked with the arrest of one accused and the detection of four different offences including three house break-ins and one vehicle theft. According to police,...
SIT Nagpur signs MoU with NFSU to strengthen cyber security education and research
Nagpur: Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Nagpur, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Main Campus). This strategic academic collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening...
Proud moment: CM Fadnavis unfurls 200-foot tricolour at Kasturchand Park in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a stirring tribute to the nation and its glorious freedom struggle, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday inaugurated a majestic 200-foot-tall Indian national flag at the iconic Kasturchand Park, declaring that the towering Tricolour will stand as...
RTMNU woman karate athlete molested on train in Odisha
Nagpur: In a disturbing incident that raises serious concerns over the safety of women athletes, a member of the women’s karate team of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) was allegedly harassed by miscreants inside a train while travelling to...
SBL factory blast: Toll rises to 25 as young woman dies of burns
Nagpur: The devastating explosion at the SBL Energy factory in Raulgaon village of Katol taluka has claimed another life, pushing the death toll to 25 and deepening the tragedy that has shaken families across Nagpur district. A 22-year-old worker, Jyoti Dhurve,...
Dubai-bound flight returns to Kochi after security concern
Flight EK533 departed Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 04.30 am with 325 people on board. En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport, he said. The flight landed in Kochi...
AI joins the beat: 165 women cops in Nagpur trained to register complaints in minutes
Nagpur: In a progressive blend of policing and technology, 165 women police personnel from Zone-4 police stations in south and east Nagpur have been trained to use Artificial Intelligence-based voice-to-text tools to dramatically speed up the registration of complaints. The innovative...
Class 12 student dies after jumping from 4th floor of Empress Mall in Nagpur
Nagpur: A tragic incident created panic and shock at the premises of Empress Mall on Sunday morning after an 18-year-old student allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of the mall after consuming poison. According to police, the deceased has been identified...
Pre-Dawn Blaze Guts Five Homes Near Yashwant Stadium in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped residents near the Yashwant Stadium area in Nagpur after a massive fire broke out in the Sangam Chawl slum settlement beside the bus depot in the early hours of Monday. According to preliminary information, the fire erupted around...
Aastha Shukla Crowned Ms. L.A.D Personality Contest 2026 Winner at Grand AURA Fest Finale
Nagpur: The vibrant finale of the Ms. L.A.D Personality Contest 2026, a highlight event of the grand AURA Fest, was held on March 15 at T.B.R.A.N.’S Mundle Platinum Jubilee Hall, Nagpur. The much-anticipated event celebrated talent, confidence, and personality, drawing...
Girish Gandhi Set to Become New President of Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh; Datey, Joshi Suffer Major Defeat
Nagpur: After days of intense contest and internal disagreements, the elections for the Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh (VSS) were finally concluded on Sunday. Veteran candidate Girish Gandhi emerged with a decisive lead and is set to become the new president of...
ICAMMS-2026 International Conference Inaugurated at VNIT Nagpur
The inaugural ceremony of the International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Sustainability (ICAMMS-2026) was held today at 9:30 a.m. at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur and concluded at 10:30 a.m. as scheduled. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of...
MYFM Launches ‘Ek Cup Badlav’ Campaign Against Plastic Tea Cups
Nagpur: In a unique initiative aimed at tackling the hidden health risks of disposable tea cups, MYFM is launching a city-wide awareness campaign titled “Ek Cup Badlav.” The campaign, beginning March 16, seeks to educate people about the dangers of...
Nagpur cops, RTO crack down on illegal school transport, 4 vehicles seized
Nagpur: In a stern crackdown on the rampant and dangerous practice of illegally ferrying schoolchildren, the Nagpur City Traffic Police, in coordination with the Regional Transport Office (RTO), launched a special enforcement drive across the city. The operation exposed blatant...
RTMNU Senate clears Rs 855.88 crore budget for 2026-27
Nagpur: The Senate of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Friday approved a Rs 855.88 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, projecting a deficit of Rs 122.48 crore. University authorities said the budget places significant emphasis on student...
Two juveniles held for Rs 7.83 lakh house burglary in Hudkeshwar
Nagpur: Police have detained two juveniles in conflict with law for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing cash, jewellery, and a two-wheeler worth over Rs 7.83 lakh in the Hudkeshwar area of Nagpur. According to police, the burglary took place...
Goons rob elderly woman of cash, mobile in Pratap Nagar; one held
Nagpur: An elderly retired woman was robbed of cash and a mobile phone by two unidentified youths near her residence in the Pratap Nagar area of Nagpur earlier this month. Acting on technical leads, the Crime Branch’s anti-chain snatching...
Monsters on roads: Trucks killed 281 in Nagpur in 3 years: Police data
Nagpur: The unchecked movement of speeding trucks, overloaded tippers, and cement transit mixers on Nagpur’s roads has turned into a grave threat to public safety, forcing the traffic police to launch an aggressive and data-driven crackdown on these so-called “monster...
Waaree Energies Limited Announces India’s Largest 10 GW Integrated Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing Facility in Nagpur
Nagpur, : Waaree Energies Limited, a leading global clean energy transition company, today marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward energy security and manufacturing self-reliance with the groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility...
