Man held with country-made pistol, live cartridges in Mankapur
Nagpur: Crime Branch Unit No. 5 arrested a 30-year-old man for illegally possessing a country-made firearm and live cartridges during a patrolling operation in the Mankapur police station limits on Tuesday. According to police, between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm on...
Shop owner duped of over Rs 1 crore by manager in Nagpur
Nagpur: A shop owner from the Pratap Nagar area has been allegedly cheated of over Rs 1 crore by his trusted cashier-cum-manager, who is accused of siphoning off money and misappropriation of goods over nearly four years. The complainant, Mahesh Narayanrao...
Crores spent, zero utility: Covid-era oxygen plants turn into white elephants
Nagpur: What was projected as a life-saving infrastructure push during the Covid-19 pandemic has today degenerated into a glaring symbol of administrative waste and apathy. Oxygen plants installed at huge public expense across Nagpur during the health crisis now lie...
NGT orders criminal action in Bhandara Ordnance Factory blast case
Nagpur: In a scathing indictment of systemic safety failures, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered criminal proceedings against the administration of Ordnance Factory, Bhandara, holding that “safe practices were not adopted” at the defence explosives unit where a devastating...
Dr Khode-Chaware appointed Chief Election Observer for NMC polls
Nagpur: The State Election Commission has appointed senior State Government officers as Chief Election Observers for each municipal corporation to ensure that the elections are conducted fearlessly, freely, and transparently. It has given this responsibility to Dr Madhavi Khode-Chaware, Additional Commissioner...
Crorepatis, commoners and Class 5 passes: What NMC candidates’ affidavits reveal
Nagpur: From modest savings to staggering fortunes, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) election arena has turned into a revealing window into the lives of those seeking to run the city. After days of anticipation, the civic body finally uploaded the...
Illegal Arms Cache Seized from Bapu Kuti Nagar, One Arrested by Pachpaoli Police
Nagpur: In view of the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections, Nagpur Police have intensified combing operations across the city. As part of this drive, Pachpaoli Police carried out a major action in the Bapu Kuti Nagar area, where a cache of...
Nagpur Shivers on Tuesday Morning as Mercury Drops to Season’s Lowest
Nagpur: Nagpur and several parts of the Vidarbha region woke up to biting cold on Tuesday morning, recording the lowest temperatures of the season so far. A sharp dip in minimum temperatures was observed across the region, with Gondia recording...
NMC poll: Congress manifesto promises free 24×7 water, zero property tax up to 500 sq ft, free bus travel for key group
Nagpur: The Indian National Congress on Tuesday, January 6, released its manifesto for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Elections 2026, unveiling an ambitious set of promises directly linked to the everyday lives of Nagpur’s citizens. The manifesto outlines more than...
Nagpur Rural Police invoke MCOCA against land mafia Harish Gwalvanshi, 5 others
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on organised crime, Nagpur Rural Police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against notorious land mafia and former Corporator Harish Mohan Gwalvanshi and five members of his gang, exposing the...
NMC briefs political parties on vote counting process ahead of civic polls
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will undertake the counting of votes for the civic elections on January 16 across all 10 municipal zones, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari informed on Monday. Dr Chaudhari briefed representatives of various political...
HC cracks whip on Vidarbha Collectors for flouting nylon manja ban
Nagpur: In an unusually stern rebuke, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has come down heavily on District Collectors across Vidarbha for brazenly ignoring its binding orders banning the use and sale of deadly nylon manja, a menace...
Rooftop solar consumers in State face tariff shock as MERC cuts surplus power rate
Nagpur: Rooftop solar consumers in Maharashtra are set to face a major setback from the new financial year, with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) sharply reducing the tariff for surplus solar power fed into the grid. The move is...
Cultural week Umang celebrated at G. S. College of Commerce & Economics
Nagpur: The welcoming of the New Year witnessed the celebration of Umang, the annual cultural program at the G. S. College of Commerce & Economics, Nagpur. Various events were organised under the banner. The opening was with month long sports...
NMC’s voter awareness Chariot Rally rolls out under SVEEP programme
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), organised a citywide Voter Awareness Chariot Rally to encourage informed and active participation in the upcoming...
HSRP deadline ends; enforcement looms as 27 lakh vehicles yet to comply
Nagpur: With the December 31, 2025 deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) now over, transport authorities in Maharashtra are preparing to step up enforcement, as nearly 27 lakh vehicles across the State are yet to comply with the...
Cyber alert: Fake wedding invites used to spy, rob and lock phones!!
Nagpur: What looks like a cheerful wedding invite arriving on a smartphone is increasingly turning into a digital trap for unsuspecting users. Cyber fraudsters have begun exploiting social emotions by circulating fake wedding invitations in the form of Android application...
Illegal firearm, live cartridges seized in Ajni; two arrested
Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Ajni police arrested two men and seized an illegal firearm and live ammunition during a raid conducted on Saturday evening. According to police, between 5.10 pm and 5.50 pm on January 4, 2026, the Ajni...
HSRP deadline ends; enforcement looms as 27 lakh vehicles yet to comply
Nagpur: With the December 31, 2025 deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) now over, transport authorities in Maharashtra are preparing to step up enforcement, as nearly 27 lakh vehicles across the State are yet to comply with the...
Rs 45.77 crore lost to cyber fraud in 2025; 60% victims senior citizens in Nagpur
Nagpur: As 2026 begins with promises of fresh starts and renewed hopes, the New Year has also arrived with a stark warning for Nagpur’s senior citizens. Data from 2025 reveals a troubling trend: cybercriminals have increasingly targeted the elderly, turning...
Social media, PR firms take centre stage in NMC election campaign
Nagpur: The campaign for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections has entered a distinctly digital and high-stakes phase, with social media and professional public relations (PR) agencies emerging as key tools in an increasingly aggressive and image-driven contest. Short videos on...
