Prescriptions for profit: The dark side of diagnostic referrals in Nagpur
Nagpur: Beneath the façade of life-saving healthcare, a murky network of alleged kickbacks, commonly known as “cut practice, ” is thriving in Nagpur’s medical ecosystem. What should be a system built on trust and ethics is increasingly being accused of...
Public roads turn private banquet venues in Nagpur; HC warnings snubbed
Nagpur: Open defiance of court orders has become routine on Nagpur’s roads. Despite repeated strictures from the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, unauthorised pandals and shamianas continue to mushroom across main roads, junctions, and narrow lanes, turning public...
Land mafia’s brazen grip on Nagpur: 11 forcible ‘kabzaa’ cases in just two months
Nagpur: A dangerous pattern of organised land grabbing is tightening its grip on the city. In just two months, at least 11 cases of forcible occupation, locally known as ‘kabzaa,’ have surfaced across multiple police jurisdictions, exposing what appears to...
Solar dreams dimmed: MSEDCL’s new rule sparks outrage in Maharashtra
Nagpur: In a move that has sparked outrage across the renewable energy sector, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has revised its rooftop solar approval policy in a manner that critics say threatens to derail Maharashtra’s clean energy...
4 kg ganja seized in midnight ‘Operation Thunder’ drive; youth held in Sakkardara
Nagpur: Under the special anti-drug campaign “Operation Thunder – Let Us Unite to Build a Drug-Free Society,” launched at the initiative of Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal, the Crime Branch has intensified action against those involved in the sale, possession...
T-20 World Cup betting racket busted in Hingna bungalow; four arrested
Nagpur: In a late-evening crackdown on illegal betting, Crime Branch Unit No. 2 of Nagpur Police busted a cricket betting racket operating from a luxury bungalow in Hingna area and arrested four persons red-handed while they were allegedly taking bets...
Wanted murder, MCOCA accused arrested in Wadi, Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, Crime Branch Unit No. 6 arrested a wanted murder accused from Wadi area, who was allegedly absconding after committing a brutal killing in Bhandara district and was also involved in multiple house-breaking cases in...
650 unmarried women abort in a year; Valentine’s cheer hides grim reality in Nagpur
Nagpur: On Valentine’s Day, the city glows with red roses, candlelit dinners and promises whispered under soft lights. But behind the bright shopfronts and social media declarations of love, doctors and counsellors warn of a quieter, more troubling story unfolding,...
Handball Pro League: Mixed day for Nagpur teams
Nagpur: Nagpur teams had a mixed day in the ongoing Handball Pro League (HPL) in progress at the indoor hall of Divisional Sports Complex, Mankapur on Friday. The inaugural edition of HPL is being held under the aegis of Handball...
Love, laughter, and lingering anxiety: Nagpur celebrates Valentine’s Day under watchful eyes
Nagpur: Red roses, heart-shaped balloons and crowded cafés painted parts of Nagpur City in shades of romance on Valentine’s Day, but beneath the cheerful celebrations, there was also a quiet undercurrent of caution. From Futala Lake and Ambazari Garden to cafés...
Rs 1 crore MD haul: Nagpur cops smash inter-state drug link in midnight bust
Nagpur: In one of the biggest narcotics busts in recent months, the Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell smashed a suspected drug distribution link operating in the heart of Nagpur and seized mephedrone (MD) powder worth over Rs 1 crore late...
‘Kidnapping’ shock in Nagpur turns into love triangle drama
Nagpur: What began as a dramatic “kidnapping alert” on Friday afternoon turned into a startling tale of suspicion, secrecy and a love triangle, leaving the police scrambling before the truth finally emerged. The incident unfolded in the jurisdiction of Nandanvan police...
Nagpur Residents Experience the Satisfaction of Their ‘Rightful’ Water by Giving Up Illegal Connections
Nagpur, : Water is not just essential for life; it is also a symbol of health and dignity. However, when water reaches homes through illegal means, it brings along several risks and concerns. Many residents in Nagpur’s settlements had been...
Operation Thunder: Mephedrone worth Rs 1.2 lakh seized, one arrested in Nagpur
Nagpur: Under the ongoing Operation Thunder, the Nagpur Police Unit No. 04 team has arrested a 32-year-old suspect and seized mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 1 lakh during a decisive operation in the Wathoda Police Station limits. The action took place...
Rain threat looms as India-Pakistan showdown heats up in Colombo
Colombo: Cricket’s fiercest rivalry returns to centre stage on Sunday as India and Pakistan prepare for a high-voltage World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium. But while both teams arrive unbeaten and brimming with confidence, an unpredictable Colombo sky...
NMC adds 40 new vehicles to boost door-to-door waste collection in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major push toward making Nagpur cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has strengthened its door-to-door waste collection system by adding 40 new collection vehicles to its Solid Waste Management fleet. The new vehicles—launched between...
Nagpur set to emerge as Rafale manufacturing hub as India clears 114-jet mega deal
Nagpur: In a landmark decision set to transform India’s defence manufacturing landscape, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday has cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with Nagpur poised to play a...
Father-daughter duo killed on way to HSC exam centre near Nagpur; tipper set ablaze
Nagpur: What was meant to be a hopeful morning for an 18-year-old girl appearing for her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Marathi examination ended in unspeakable tragedy on Thursday, when she and her father were crushed to death by a speeding...
Juvenile held with knife in Kapil Nagar; confesses to Paan Thela theft
Nagpur: In a swift patrolling operation, Crime Branch Unit No. 5 of Nagpur Police apprehended a juvenile in conflict with law for allegedly carrying a deadly weapon with suspected intent to commit a cognizable offence in the Kapil Nagar area...
Traffic blunder paralyses Ajni, sparks public outrage over sudden road blockade
Nagpur: In what can only be described as a textbook case of administrative apathy and poor planning, traffic near Ajni Railway Station spiralled into complete disorder on Thursday after authorities abruptly shut vehicular movement from Rani Ahilyabai Holkar Square towards...
Rs 1,100 crore secret deposits rock Gadchiroli Coop Bank; massive IT crackdown unfolds
Nagpur: What began as a routine verification turned into a staggering revelation. In a district once synonymous with Naxal insurgency, not financial intrigue, the Income Tax Department’s Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Wing (ICIW) has unearthed over Rs 1,100 crore in...
