Major anti-liquor drive in Nagpur: 98 booked, seizures worth Rs 56 lakh
Nagpur: The Nagpur City Police have initiated a large-scale special drive against illegal liquor activities and public drinking across the city, resulting in significant enforcement action and seizures. The action was conducted under the directives of Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal...
UIDAI biometric match reunites missing teen after two-year ordeal in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a remarkable example of how technology can restore lives, a mentally distressed teenage girl who had lost her identity was finally identified using the biometric system of UIDAI, bringing hope after nearly two years. The girl, identified as Jyoti...
Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Lecture Held
A guest lecture titled “Empowering Girls through Awareness of Menstruation and Hygiene” was successfully conducted at Central India College of Pharmacy, Lonara, Nagpur, on 23rd April 2026 at 11:00 am in the seminar Hall. Dr. Mugdha Jungari Gill, Principal Consultant, Obstetrics...
Elderly woman robbed in auto; couple among 3 accused held in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a disturbing incident targeting a senior citizen, an 83-year-old woman was allegedly robbed of her gold ornament by a group of accused travelling in an autorickshaw in Nagpur. Police have arrested three persons including a couple in connection...
HC calls handcuffing of duo by police ‘humiliation’, orders Maha Govt to pay compensation
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Government to pay compensation of Rs 50,000 each to a lawyer and an ex-serviceman who were handcuffed by cops, holding that the two were subjected to "humiliation". In...
Premji Invest backs NewEra Hospitals to expand quality quaternary care in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Premji Invest and NewEra Hospitals on Thursday announced an investment in the Maharashtra-based multispecialty hospital platform. The capital from Premji Invest will be deployed towards the launch of three new hospitals in Nagpur, expanding capacity to 800 beds from...
Push to bring SNG project HQ to Nagpur gains momentum
Nagpur: A renewed push is underway to position Nagpur at the centre of a major upcoming energy project, with industry stakeholders intensifying efforts to shift the proposed headquarters of the Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) venture to the city. The Association for...
BJP leaders slam Opposition over women’s rights at Nagpur press meet
Nagpur: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack on the Opposition over the issue of women’s rights during a press conference held in Nagpur on Thursday. Addressing the media, Union Minister C. R. Patil said the Central...
Nagpur prodigy Jennifer Varghese sets sights on CWG glory, Olympic dream
Nagpur: From Nagpur’s modest training halls to the glare of international arenas, 17-year-old paddler Jennifer Varghese is fast carving a name for herself as one of India’s most promising table tennis talents. Composed beyond her years and driven by a...
Stormy scenes in NMC House as encroachment crisis deepens, Corporators sound alarm
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general body meeting on Wednesday turned into a fiery battleground as corporators tore into the administration, accusing it of turning a blind eye to rampant encroachments, illegal hoardings, and road-blocking wedding pandals that are...
Nagpur Hosts Engaging Book Launch of The Great Indian Medico Masala at Crossword
Nagpur: An engaging and intellectually enriching book launch event for The Great Indian Medico Masala by Dr Kumar Nirbhay was held at Crossword Bookstore, Nagpur, drawing an enthusiastic gathering of over 60 book lovers, readers, and members of the Nagpur...
MSEDCL seeks extra security deposit from Nagpur consumers
Nagpur: Just when citizens thought their monthly electricity bills couldn’t get heavier, a fresh financial burden is set to land in their inboxes. Consumers under Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in the Nagpur Circle will soon see a...
Nagpur hotelier murdered in cold blood, body stuffed in sacks under Nara bridge
Nagpur: In a chilling crime that has shaken the Nagpur’s sense of safety, a gruesome murder has come to light in the Jaripatka area, where the decomposed body of a local hotelier was found stuffed inside sacks and dumped beneath...
Solar Power to Get Costlier? Maharashtra Plans Electricity Duty on Rooftop Users
Nagpur: In a move that could significantly impact solar adoption, the Maharashtra State Government is preparing to impose electricity duty on consumers generating and using power through rooftop solar systems. The proposed duty is expected to range between 16%...
Govt rules out 8-laning of Nagpur-Ratnagiri highway
Nagpur: The state govt on Monday clarified that it has no plans to expand the existing Nagpur-Ratnagiri national highway to 6 or 8 lanes, stating that the road falls under the jurisdiction of the central govt. Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde...
Nagpur Cab Strike Ends After 8 Days: Airport Services Resume, Key Demands Still Pending
Nagpur : The ongoing cab drivers’ strike in Nagpur has officially ended after eight days, bringing much-needed relief to commuters-especially air travelers—who had been facing major disruptions since April 14. The strike was called off on April 22 following an assurance...
NMC & Green Vigil Commemorate Earth Day 2026 with Citizen Outreach Campaign
Amid growing environmental challenges, the message of Earth Day 2026—“Our Power, Our Planet”—highlights that real progress comes from the collective actions of individuals and communities. Earth Day began in 1970, inspired by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson following the 1969 Santa Barbara...
Concrete city: Nagpur’s vanishing green cover fuels heatwave
Nagpur: As summer tightens its grip, large parts of Nagpur are turning into concrete furnaces where even a patch of shade has become hard to find. What was once a city known for its tree-lined stretches is now grappling with...
Police constable recruitment exam on Apr 26 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Office of the Commissioner of Police, Nagpur City, has announced that the written examination for Police Constable Recruitment 2024–25 will be held on Sunday, April 26, at 11 am. The recruitment drive aims to fill 595 posts. The exam...
Speeding bus crushes biker to death near Zero Mile
Nagpur: In a heart-wrenching road tragedy that has left a family shattered, a 45-year-old man lost his life after being crushed under a speeding bus in the heart of Nagpur on Tuesday afternoon. The horrific accident occurred near Zero Mile, close...
Nagpur NGO under scanner: Funding trail, Govt links deepen ‘corporate jihad’ probe
Nagpur: What began as a localised controversy in Nagpur’s Mankapur is fast snowballing into a high-stakes probe with wider ramifications, as investigators dig deeper into the alleged ‘corporate jihad’ case, a term used by complainants, now raising uncomfortable questions about...
