Meeting Held on Vidhan Bhavan Expansion Project in Nagpur; Timely Clearances Stressed

Nagpur: Preparations have begun for the construction of a proposed state-of-the-art seven-storey complex at the Vidhan Bhavan premises in Nagpur, the state’s second capital. To expedite the project, a meeting of the construction committee was held on Friday, where officials...

Nagpur youth shines as game developer, author, and award winner at just 20

Nagpur: At an age when most students are busy shaping their academic careers, 20-year-old Prajwal Ghagre from Nagpur has already carved a niche for himself as a game developer and author, earning both national and international recognition. A B.Tech student at...

Delhi Public School Kamptee Road Hosts DELMUN 7.0 with Record-Breaking Participation

Nagpur:Delhi Public School (DPS) Kamptee Road, Nagpur, successfully hosted the seventh edition of its flagship Model United Nations conference, DELMUN 7.0, attracting an unprecedented participation of over 1,100 delegates from schools and colleges across the city. With this milestone, DELMUN...

IMD predicts rainy Navratri this year in Nagpur

Nagpur: Moderate to heavy rains are likely to dampen the Navratri celebration mood for Nagpurians this year as Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting rains between September 24 and 30 in Vidarbha including Nagpur district. “There is a cyclonic circulation, which...

Nagpur’s Koradi Mata wooden sculpture shines at PM Mementoes e-Auction 2025

Nagpur: A stunning two-tone wooden sculpture of Koradi Mata, the revered deity of Nagpur, has become one of the highlights at the 7th edition of the Prime Minister’s Mementoes e-Auction 2025. The online auction, organised by the Ministry of Culture...

Nagpur Police inaugurate 10m Air Firing Range on CP Singal’s birthday

Nagpur: The Nagpur City Police on Saturday inaugurated a 10-metre Air Firing Range at Police Headquarters, NIT Hall, with an aim to provide shooting practice facilities to police personnel and their family members. The initiative was conceptualised by Police Commissioner...

Big Boost for MIHAN: Solar Group allotted 223 acres; project to create 6,825 jobs

Nagpur: In a major escalation of Nagpur’s ambitions to become a defence and aerospace manufacturing hub, the Maharashtra Government has provisionally allotted about 223 acres in the MIHAN SEZ to Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), a defence arm of...

Nagpur: Youth Stabbed to Death in Saoner Over Love Affair, Five Arrested

Nagpur: A shocking incident took place in Saoner, Nagpur, on Friday night when a young man was brutally stabbed to death, allegedly due to a love triangle. Police acted swiftly and arrested five suspects in connection with the murder. The deceased...

Double Shocker in Nagpur Rural Area: Sand Trader Found Dead, ATM Machine Stolen

Nagpur: The rural areas of Nagpur were rocked on Saturday morning by two shocking incidents that have left residents alarmed. Sand Trader Found Dead in Car The body of sand trader Sajan Mishra was discovered inside a parked car near Lahori Bar,...

Nagpur News Roundup – September 20, 2025 | Crime, Civic Issues, Gold Rate & Horoscope

Here are some of the latest news updates from Nagpur:

Crime and Legal Matters

• Medico scam: A ₹16.83 crore embezzlement scandal at Meditrina Hospital has been uncovered. Eighteen people are accused of misusing funds through fake bills and fraudulent transfers between...

CBI Arrests Abhijeet Group Chairman Manoj Jayaswal in Coal Scam

Nagpur:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Manoj Jayaswal, Chairman of Abhijeet Infrastructure Limited, in connection with the infamous coal block allocation scam. Sources revealed that the arrest was carried out late Friday night. As of the time of reporting,...

Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Chairman Granted Bail in Abetment of Suicide Case

Nagpur/Pusad: The JMFC Court (Sadar jurisdiction) has granted bail to Sharad Apparao Maind, Chairman of Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank, who was arrested on September 17, 2025, in connection with the suicide case of government contractor Penmacha Verma. Maind was booked under...

Ambazari Police Raid Illegal Hookah Parlour at Publico Café; Material Worth ₹80,000 Seized

Nagpur: In a major action, Ambazari police busted an illegal hookah parlour operating inside Publico Café on Ambazari Bypass Road. The raid was conducted on Thursday, September 18, between 4:15 pm and 4:40 pm. Police caught the café owner red-handed...

Nagpur Explosives Factory Enhances Safety with AI

A private industrial explosives and defence products factory in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Friday said it plans to implement SCOUT, an AI-powered CCTV analytics solution, to minimise risks and create a proactive safety culture by detecting violations or dangers like early...

Maratha quota: Maharashtra GR harmed interests of OBCs: Wadettiwar

Mumbai: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday alleged that the Maharashtra Government's recent Government Resolution on Maratha quota has harmed the interests of OBCs, and accused it of spreading hatred between communities and fuelling unrest in the State, especially in...

Nagpur Municipal Corporation Determined to Achieve CM’s 150-Day Development Goals

Nagpur:  The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has resolved to meet the targets set under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ 150-day development campaign. Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari conducted a review meeting today, directing all departments to focus more on...

Guardian Minister Bawankule Secures ‘B’ Category Status for Five Major Pilgrimage Sites in Nagpur District

Nagpur: In a significant move to boost religious tourism, the Maharashtra government has granted ‘B’ category status to five prominent pilgrimage sites in Nagpur district. Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the decision will strengthen social, cultural, and economic development...

Rain Hampers Navratri Preparations in Nagpur’s Chitar Oli; Idol Makers Worried as Durga Idols Get Damaged

Nagpur: With the grand Sharadiya Navratri festival set to begin on November 22, preparations in Nagpur’s traditional idol-making hub, Chitar Oli, have reached the final stage. While devotees eagerly await the darshan of Goddess Durga’s idols, continuous heavy rains over...

HC raps PIL against cement roads in Nagpur, refuses to halt ongoing works

Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by social organisation Janmanch challenging the construction of cement roads in the city. The court made it clear that it...

After 3 failed attempts, PWD to try height barriers again at Nagpur’s Gowari Flyover

Nagpur: The Shaheed Gowari Flyover in Nagpur has once again become the stage for a costly experiment. After three failed attempts and lakhs of rupees wasted, the Public Works Department’s World Bank Division is preparing to spend another Rs 13.94...