Kalamna police smash drug racket, seize Rs 33.6 lakh Mephedrone, 2 held
Nagpur: In a decisive blow to the city’s drug network, Kalamna Police have busted a high-profile narcotics racket, seizing Mephedrone worth a staggering Rs 33.60 lakh and arresting two peddlers. The crackdown unfolded during a late-night patrol when officers intercepted a...
G.S. College of Commerce & Economics celebrates Hindi Diwas
Nagpur: The Literary Study Circle/Shabd Forum of G.S. College of Commerce & Economics celebrated Hindi Diwas in the campus. On the occasion, students from various departments like B.Com (ABR/MGT), BCCA, BCFA, BCBA, M.Com etc. of the college gave very colourful...
Nagpur Lensman’s Rare Black Tiger Roars on NatGeo Cover
Nagpur: From the forests of Odisha to international acclaim, Nagpur-born wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer Prasenjeet Yadav has achieved a remarkable milestone. His stunning photograph of a black tiger from Simlipal National Park has been featured on the cover...
Nagpur on Alert: AES Cases Reported
Nagpur: The city’s health authorities are on high alert after several cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), a serious brain infection, were reported in Nagpur. So far, eight cases have been documented: five from Madhya Pradesh, two from Nagpur city,...
Nagpur’s Distant Garba Venues Raise Safety Concerns
Nagpur: With Navratri around the corner, concerns are mounting over the safety of certain Garba venues in and around the city. Several events are being planned at isolated locations far from Nagpur, raising serious questions about the intent of organisers....
Nagpur Police Seize Illegal Arms, Two Arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown, the Tehsil Police Station team along with Zone-3 police unearthed an illegal arms cache and arrested two suspects. The raid led to the recovery of a country-made pistol, two magazines, eight live cartridges, and a...
HC Cancels Permission for Garba Event in Ramdaspeth
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has cancelled the permission granted for holding a Garba event at the grounds of Mor Hindi Upper Primary School, Ramdaspeth, following repeated violations of noise restrictions. Local resident Pawan Sarda had filed...
Nagpur University V-C Gheraoed by Pharmacy Students Over ‘Carry On’ Demand
Nagpur: The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Thursday witnessed high drama as agitating students laid siege to the office of Vice-Chancellor (V-C) Dr. Madhavi Khode-Chaware for nearly five hours, demanding implementation of the 'Carry On' facility for Pharmacy...
Nagpur Hit by Heavy Rains, Crime Surge, and Civic Challenges as Festival Season Nears
Nagpur: The city witnessed a turbulent day marked by shocking crimes, heavy rainfall, and civic challenges. From a brutal child murder and drug syndicate bust to flooding chaos and flyover controversies, residents were confronted with multiple issues. Meanwhile, cultural preparations...
Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank Director Remanded in Penmacha Verma Suicide Case
Nagpur: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, under Judge Aarti Krishna Bankar, on Thursday remanded Sharad Apparao Maind, Director of Pusad Urban Co-operative Bank, to magisterial custody in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide of government contractor Penmacha...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Announces 24-Hour Water Supply Shutdown on GH-Medical Feeder
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in coordination with Orange City Water (OCW) has planned a 24-hour water supply shutdown on the GH-Medical feeder from 10:00 am on 20th September 2025 to 10:00 am on 21st September 2025. The shutdown is...
Rare white owl stuns Nagpur locality, rescued and released safely
Nagpur: A rare guest from the wild stunned residents of Ramna Maroti locality in Nagpur, a striking white owl that fluttered into the compound of local resident Naveen Bhute. The unusual sighting, around 8 pm, quickly became the talk of the...
Shalarth ID scam: High Court orders Maha Govt to submit investigation report
Nagpur: The Shalarth ID scam that has shaken the education sector in Maharashtra has now reached the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. Education Officer Chintaman Wanjari filed a writ petition demanding a departmental inquiry and strict action against those...
Nagpur private bus operators move HC against extended traffic restrictions
Nagpur: The tussle between private travel operators and the Nagpur traffic police has reached the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court after the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) extended restrictions on private buses until March 12, 2026. Nagpur, a city...
Tortured for dowry, woman sets herself ablaze in Koradi, dies after 3 days of agony
Nagpur: In yet another chilling case of dowry cruelty, a 28-year-old woman from Koradi lost her life after setting herself ablaze, unable to bear the relentless harassment by her husband and in-laws. The incident has once again brought to light...
Ajit Pawar’s NCP to hold first ever convention in Nagpur on Sept 19
Nagpur: Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is holding its first ever convention in Nagpur. It will be inaugurated on September 19 at 10 am at Empress Palace, Wardha Road. The party has named it as ‘Chintan Shibir’ which will...
Nagpur Meditrina Hospital ₹16 Crore Scam: Case Against 18 Including Dr. Paltewar Couple
Nagpur: A major financial scam has rocked the city’s healthcare sector after allegations of embezzlement worth over ₹16.83 crore surfaced at Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (formerly VRG Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.). According to FIR No. 0833/2025 filed at Sitabuldi...
Nagpur dams overflow: Gates of Totladoh, Navegaon Khairy opened
Nagpur: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has pushed all 77 dams in Nagpur district to the danger mark, forcing the administration to release water from several major reservoirs. The district comprises five major, 12 medium, and 60...
Bike collides with NMC’s e-bus in Seminary Hills, one dead, two hurt
Nagpur: What began as a carefree evening ride for three college friends ended in tragedy on Wednesday when their motorcycle collided head-on with a Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) e-bus near LAD College, Seminary Hills. The crash claimed the life of...
Central India’s First Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant for Thalassemia Performed in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Central India, NewEra Mother & Child Hospital has successfully conducted the region’s first pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) for Thalassemia Major, offering a young girl a new lease on life. The patient,...
Nagpur ACB trap: Hudkeshwar PSI, woman cop caught accepting Rs 8,000 bribe
Nagpur: In a disgraceful blow to the integrity of the police force, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Nagpur, on Wednesday nabbed a probationary Police Sub-Inspector and a woman constable red-handed while shamelessly accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 inside Hudkeshwar Police...
