Nagpur Mayor’s Post Reserved for Women; Will Shivani Dani Be the BJP’s Choice?
Nagpur: The reservation draw for mayoral posts across Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations was announced on Wednesday, with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s mayoral seat reserved for the General Women category. The draw was conducted in the presence of Minister of State...
Shashi Tharoor’s Presence Adds Special Touch to T20 Clash, Applauds Abhishek Sharma’s Fifty
Nagpur: A distinct buzz filled the stands at Nagpur’s Jamtha Stadium during the T20 match when senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was spotted enjoying the game from the spectator gallery. His presence in the stadium added a notable VIP moment...
Cricket Fever Takes Over Nagpur
Nagpur witnessed a full-blown cricket carnival today as the T20 international match between India and New Zealand got underway at the iconic Jamtha Stadium. From early afternoon itself, the atmosphere around the stadium turned electric, with thousands of fans pouring in to be part of...
Ambazari Load Dispatch Centre proves crisis readiness with Black Start drill
Nagpur: The Ambazari Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Mahatransco) on Wednesday successfully conducted a ‘Black Start’ drill, demonstrating preparedness to restore the power system from a complete grid failure without external assistance. The large-scale...
Municipal Commissioner reviews ITMS project rollout
Nagpur: Ahead of rollout of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) for real time monitoring of vehicular traffic flow on Nagpur streets, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari on Tuesday inspected the arrangement. Municipal Commissioner visited the Command and...
‘Were you sleeping?’: HC slams NMC, Police as nylon manja floods Nagpur
Nagpur: In a stinging indictment of civic apathy and policing failure, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the police for allowing the unchecked and blatant use of banned...
Two youths killed in hit-and-run crash on Hingna Road
Nagpur: A joyful evening ride turned into an unspeakable tragedy on January 20, 2026, leaving two young lives brutally cut short on the Hingna Road. Suraj Sheshnath Bharti (21) and Karan Tengar Shah (19), residents of Rajiv Nagar near Sachin...
Hanged to hide murder: Nagpur woman killed, crime staged as suicide
Nagpur: What was initially believed to be a case of suicide has taken a chilling turn, exposing a brutal and cold-blooded murder in the heart of Mankapur area of Nagpur. The mysterious death of 23-year-old Prachi Hemraj Khapekar, a resident...
Nagpur’s Sitabuldi Fort to remain open for public on January 26
Nagpur: The iconic Sitabuldi Fort of Nagpur will be open to public on January 26, 2026 from 09 am to 04 pm. The entry to the Fort shall be from Army Recruiting Office (ARO) gate opposite the Railway Station on...
Nagpur-based Solar Group targeted in Rs 2 crore extortion threat
Nagpur: A chilling extortion threat targeting one of India’s most sensitive industrial installations has raised serious questions over security preparedness and intelligence monitoring on the outskirts of Nagpur. The Chairman of Solar Group, a key manufacturer of explosives for the...
All roads to Jamtha as India take on New Zealand in first T20I
Nagpur: Jamtha is set to turn into the epicentre of Indian cricket on Wednesday, January 21, as India begin their preparations for the home T20 World Cup with the opening match of a five-game T20 International series against New Zealand....
Rs 3 crore heist rocks Nagpur: Businessman’s bungalow looted during family function
Nagpur: A meticulously planned burglary at the bungalow of a prominent Nagpur businessman has sent shockwaves across Raj Nagar, with thieves decamping with valuables worth nearly Rs 3 crore, including diamond-studded jewellery, 2.4 kg of gold and Rs 65 lakh...
Nagpur Charts Stronger Military–Civil Coordination for Rapid Action
Nagpur: Nagpur witnessed a strong push towards building an integrated and future-ready coordination framework as the Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) Conclave 2026 brought together apex decision-makers from the Indian Army, civil administration and key institutions for two days of focused...
Ajni Bridge Square Underpass Work to Begin Soon, Traffic Snarls Likely
Nagpur: After clearing multiple hurdles and prolonged delays, the state Public Works Department (PWD) is all set to commence construction of a new underpass at the congested Ajni Bridge Square within the next week. This will be the first instance...
Apex Military–Civil Conclave Reinforces ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Security, Disaster Management and Development
A two-day Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) Conclave 2026 was organised by Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area at Nagpur on 20-21 January 2026, with participation of senior decision-making level officials from the military, civil administration and key civil institutions. The Conclave...
65% candidates lose deposits as parties dominate NMC elections
Nagpur: The verdict of the 2026 Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections has sent a blunt message to independent aspirants, politics without a party label is a lonely battle. When the final numbers came in, they told a stark story: nearly two...
WhatsApp APK trap: Fake traffic challans target Nagpurians
Nagpur: Cyber criminals in 2026 have refined a dangerous new playbook, and Nagpur has emerged as a clear target. Investigations reveal a surge in highly customised WhatsApp scams in which fraudsters masquerade as traffic police officials and send fake e-challans...
Hingna-Wardha link road nears completion, set to ease traffic flow
Nagpur: Work on the road connecting Hingna Road to Wardha Road is in its final stages and is expected to significantly ease travel for commuters once completed. The new link will provide direct connectivity, eliminating the need for motorists from...
Nagpur: Temple theft cases solved, accused arrested
Nagpur: The Tehsil Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for stealing silver ornaments from two Hanuman temples in Nagpur, recovering stolen silver worth Rs 84,000. According to police, the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, between 6 pm and 6.30 pm,...
AI-based parking plan rolled out for India-NZ T20I in Nagpur
Nagpur: As Jamtha Stadium prepares to host the high-voltage India-New Zealand T20I on January 21, the Nagpur traffic police are gearing up for an unprecedented challenge, managing the movement of over 40,000 cricket enthusiasts, alongside routine city traffic. For the...
Money power in NMC: BJP dominates list of crorepati corporators
Nagpur: The new House of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation is not just a story of electoral victories and political equations, it is also a revealing window into who holds the city’s real financial muscle. A close look at the affidavits...
