Several Bridges on Nag River in Dangerous Condition
Nagpur: During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by flood victims from Ramgapol Bachuka and others regarding the Amdharji flyover-related flood disaster and compensation, several new revelations came to light on Tuesday. The petitioners raised concerns about...
Dhantoli Police Recover 3 Stolen Activa Scooters, Arrest 26-Year-Old Thief
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, Dhantoli Police arrested a 26-year-old man involved in multiple two-wheeler thefts and recovered three stolen Honda Activa scooters valued at approximately ₹80,000. The investigation was launched after a complaint by Mangesh Rajurkar (38), a resident of...
Tehsil Police Arrest Employee for Stealing Gold Worth ₹5.3 Lakh in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Tehsil Police arrested a man who stole a gold biscuit worth approximately ₹5,30,200 from his employer’s shop located on New Itwari Road. The complaint was lodged by Sadashiv Suryawanshi (55), a resident of Laban...
DRI Nagpur Seizes Leopard Skins, Ivory in Ujjain Wildlife Crackdown
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Nagpur Unit—operating under the Mumbai Zonal Unit—has seized two leopard skins with heads and one ivory (wild boar horn) in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The seizure...
Notorious Criminal Rohit Tiwari Arrested for Assault
Nagpur: Beltarodi Police have arrested a known criminal, Rohit alias Pandit Tiwari, for allegedly threatening, assaulting, and extorting money from a wine shop employee in the Manish Nagar area. The arrest followed swift action after the victim filed a complaint. As...
Issue Notices and Remove Illegal Constructions: Tehsildar Directed
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court was informed that directives have been issued to the Tehsildar to serve notices and take action for the removal of illegal constructions around the Surabardi Lake, which is reportedly facing increasing pollution....
Efforts Underway to Protect Sarus Cranes from Live Wires
Nagpur: Taking suo motu cognizance of the impact of environmental imbalance on the endangered Sarus crane population in Vidarbha, the Nagpur Bench of the High Court has initiated steps to ensure their safety. In response to court directives, the Maharashtra...
NMC Felicitates Meritorious Class 12 Students
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) felicitated meritorious students of its junior colleges who achieved outstanding results in the Class 12 exams conducted by the Maharashtra State Board. The felicitation ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 6, at the NMC...
SC Orders Maharashtra to Complete Local Body Elections by September 2025
Nagpur: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a significant order regarding the long-pending local body elections in Maharashtra. The Court directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) to issue the notification for elections to local self-government bodies—including municipal corporations, municipal...
Elderly Woman Brutally Murdered Near Zero Mile in Nagpur; Fears of Sexual Assault Surface
Nagpur: A horrifying incident in the heart of Nagpur has sent shockwaves through the city. On Monday morning around 10:30 AM, police recovered the body of a 60-year-old woman from the Zero Mile area in Sitabuldi, one of the city’s...
Supreme Court Orders Maharashtra Local Body Polls With Pre-2022 OBC Quota
On May 6, the Supreme Court issued an interim order directing the Maharashtra State Election Commission to conduct long-pending local body elections, which have been stalled since 2022 due to ongoing litigation over OBC reservation. The Court ruled that elections...
Negligence of Warden at Nagpur Agricultural College: Took Students to Watch a Movie Late at Night
Nagpur: Shocking information has come to light from the hostel of Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural College, a prestigious government agricultural college in Nagpur, the second capital of the state. Normally, students are prohibited from leaving the hostel after dark, but...
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Rochaldas Clothing Store in Nagpur, Millions in Losses
Nagpur: A devastating fire broke out this morning at the famous Rochaldas clothing store located in the Tehsil police station area. Upon receiving the news, chaos ensued as the flames spread rapidly, creating a situation resembling the intense heat of...
Nagpur Excluded: Here’s the List of Maharashtra Cities to Participate in War Drills
Nagpur: As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, the Indian government has ordered large-scale war readiness drills in various districts across the country. However, Nagpur has not been included in the list of cities for the upcoming drills,...
Is Nagpur Set to Participate in War Drills? Here’s What We Know
Nagpur: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, preparations for war readiness are intensifying across the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed authorities to conduct mock drills, or pre-war exercises, in 244 districts nationwide. Nagpur is expected to...
Central Provincial School and Junior College Achieves 100% Result in 12th Board Exams
Nagpur – Central Provincial School and Junior College in Nagpur has achieved a 100% pass rate in the 12th-grade board exams. A majority of the students scored over 90%, showcasing the academic excellence of the institution. Among the top achievers, Rashi...
Women’s Theft Gang Busted at Nagpur Railway Station
Nagpur – The Railway Police in Nagpur have busted an active gang of women thieves operating at the city’s railway station, arresting four women and recovering stolen items worth approximately ₹1 lakh. The arrested women, all residents of Bhavnagar in Gujarat,...
Nagpur Court Imposes ₹10,500 Fine on Man for Assaulting MSEDCL Engineer
Nagpur: The District and Sessions Court in Nagpur has imposed a total fine of ₹10,500 on a 40-year-old man for verbally abusing and assaulting an engineer from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The court also ordered...
Mankapur Police Apprehend Externed ‘Kalya’ with Knife
Nagpur – In a swift and strategic operation, Mankapur Police arrested a 19-year-old externed individual, identified as Abdul Sadiq alias 'Kalya', for illegally possessing a knife near Kalpana Talkies, behind Ambedkar Society, on the night of Sunday, May 4. According to...
Vidarbha Board Delay Draws Court’s Attention
Nagpur: Despite being established with the aim of addressing the developmental backlog and long-standing neglect of the Vidarbha region, the Vidarbha Statutory Development Board remains incomplete as the state government has failed to appoint its members. A public interest...
Contempt Notice to Additional Chief Secretary,High Court Acts Over Delay in Granting Old Pension Benefits
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has issued a contempt notice to Maharashtra’s Additional Chief Secretary B. Venugopal Reddy, Director of Higher Education Dr. Shailendra Develankar, and other officials for failing to comply with a court...
