NMC cleans waterlogged underbridges in city
Nagpur: After Nagpur was battered by heavy rains for nearly three days, the machinery of Fire Brigade and Emergency Services Department and Sanitation Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have succeeded in clearing the closed roadways and underbridges by cleaning...
Nagpur on Alert: Heavy Rains Trigger Orange Warning in Vidarbha
Nagpur – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Nagpur and four other districts in eastern Vidarbha, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The weather system, which has battered Maharashtra for over a week, is...
Ganeshotsav declared as Maharashtra state festival
The public Ganeshotsav, a tradition over 100 years old, has been officially declared as the "Maharashtra State Festival". The announcement was made in the Legislative Assembly by the state's minister of cultural affairs, Ashish Shelar, on Thursday, a press note...
Privatization of power utilities a conspiracy to end reservation: Dr. Nitin Raut
Mumbai/Nagpur: Former Maharashtra Energy Minister Dr. Nitin Raut on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the State Government in the Legislative Assembly, accusing it of using the privatization of power distribution as a means to dismantle the reservation system. His...
Nagpur Urban Streets Analysis: A Step Towards Safer, Inclusive Streets in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in partnership with ITDP India, released the Nagpur Urban Streets Assessment Report on July 07, 2025. The report is a comprehensive study evaluating the condition and usability of the city’s walking and cycling infrastructure....
Growing Number of Poor in the Country Is a Concern, Says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur
Nagpur – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday expressed concern over the increasing number of poor people in the country, stating that wealth is gradually getting concentrated in the hands of a few rich individuals, which...
Filmy style dacoity: Rampant looting of fruits, vegetables from moving trucks on Nagpur Highways!!
Nagpur: In a scene reminiscent of Bollywood crime thrillers, organised gangs are looting fruits and vegetables from moving trucks on Nagpur’s highways with alarming frequency. Despite repeated complaints and even video evidence, police action remains negligible, leaving farmers and traders...
Bombay HC dismisses plea challenging CM Fadnavis’s 2024 Assembly poll win
Nagpur: In a major relief to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging his election from the Nagpur South-West constituency in the 2024 Assembly polls. The plea, filed by...
NMC’s Fire Brigade responds to tree collapse incidents as rain lashes Nagpur
Nagpur: The city of Nagpur witnessed relentless rainfall from the morning of July 3 till morning of July 4, triggering several incidents of tree collapses and waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas. The situation kept the Fire Brigade of the Nagpur...
Nagpur News Today: Latest Crime, Accidents, Events & City Updates
Nagpur witnessed a mix of troubling incidents and inspiring achievements over the past 24 hours. From tragic road accidents and police action against criminal gangs to public safety concerns and infrastructure updates, the city remains in the spotlight. Highlights include...
Sex racket busted at Nagpur’s Hotel Paradise; Russian woman rescued
Nagpur: In a major crackdown, the Social Security Branch (SSB) of Nagpur Police's Crime Branch busted a sex racket operating at Hotel Paradise located on the busy CA Road in the heart of the city. During the raid, police rescued...
Railways Launches All-In-One RailOne App
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the much-awaited RailOne app, which consolidates all railway passenger services -- including an upgraded passenger reservation system, unreserved ticketing, and catering -- into an 'all-in-one' platform. Through the app, touted as the Railways'...
Major Reshuffle in Nagpur Police: Key DCP-Level Transfers Announced
Nagpur— The Nagpur City Police Department has implemented a significant reshuffle at the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) level following directives from the Maharashtra State Home Department and the Director General of Police, Maharashtra. As per the official order issued by...
Nagpur receives 45.6 mm rainfall, but June ends with 44% deficit
Nagpur: The June-end heavy rain across districts left Vidarbha with an overall deficiency of 12% in the normal range, though in some parts like Nagpur, the shortfall was as high as 44% in June. Nagpur City recorded 45.6 mm of...
Rain relief for Nagpurians after two days of heat, humidity
Nagpur: After two days of intense heat and humidity, Nagpur residents finally got much-needed relief late Sunday night as clouds gathered over the city, followed by light to moderate showers that cooled the atmosphere. According to the Meteorological Department, the...
Why Did Samruddhi Expressway Flood Like a Pond During Rain? Authorities Issue Clarification
Buldhana: Continuous heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday caused significant disruption across the Buldhana district, with 24 hours of downpour beginning Wednesday night around 9 PM and lasting till Thursday night. One of the most concerning developments was a portion...
Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Legislature from June 30 to July 18
Mumbai: The Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held from June 30 to July 18. The decision was taken at the Business Advisory Committee meetings of both Houses of the State Legislature in Mumbai. The meeting was attended...
Raj & Uddhav Thackeray Unite for July 5 Marathi March
In a significant political development, the Thackeray brothers — Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray — are set to come together in a united front against the imposition of Hindi and the "trilingual formula" in Maharashtra's schools. The state is likely...
‘Nagpur Today’ Impact: MRIDC Acts on Traffic Chaos
Nagpur – Ongoing flyover construction in the Satranjipura and Dahi Bazaar areas, overseen by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC), has been causing severe traffic congestion for several months. The situation had become increasingly chaotic, with commuters and...
Power tariff: Lower or higher? Confusion prevails as experts, CM differ on MERC’s order
Nagpur: Will electricity bills in Maharashtra reduce or rise? That question has left consumers confused after conflicting claims emerged over the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) latest order on power tariffs. While Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asserted that tariffs...
Concrete Block Turns Kalmeshwar-Katol Road Into Death Trap
Nagpur: In a shocking case of negligence, a contractor has turned the Kalmeshwar-Katol Road into a virtual death trap by carelessly placing a concrete block right in the middle of the road. The poorly lit stretch, already known for its...