Hotelier murdered by 7-8 goons in Teka Naka area, 2 arrested
Nagpur: In a curious turn of events, a hotelier was murdered by a group of 7-8 goons in Nayee Basti, Teka Naka area of Pachpaoli on late Monday night over old enmity. Actually, the goons were searching for another man...
Picnicking youngster drowns in Mahadula lake
Nagpur: The Independence Day picnic turned into a tragedy for a youngster as he drowned at a lake in Mahadula. The deceased has been identified as Yash Meshram. According to sketchy details, a group of 4-5 friends had gone to Waki...
Maharashtra govt aims to make farmers debt-free, says Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur/Mumbai: The Maharashtra government aims to make farmers of the state debt-free, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said. He said this after unfurling the tricolour at the state secretariat 'Mantralaya' to mark the 71st Independence Day, which was celebrated with...
Many injured as two groups of WCL Workers Union clash violently
Nagpur: Several persons were injured when two groups of WCL Workers Union clashed with each other violently in Mankapur area here on Monday noon. Cops have booked a number of persons on the basis of complaint and counter complaint from...
3 persons molest woman, threaten to burn her, husband alive
Nagpur: Three persons, including a woman, have been booked by Dhantoli police on the charges of outraging modesty of a woman and also threatening to burn her and husband alive. The accused Raju Sinha, Isha Sinha and Lalsingh Thakur, all residents...
Motorcyclist knocked dead by unidentified vehicle in Hingna
Nagpur: A 35-year old motorcyclist was knocked dead by an unidentified vehicle in Hingna area on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Sanjay Kailash Patle, resident of Daulamethi, 8th Mile, Amravati Road. Sanjay was going on his motorcycle (MH-31/AK 8909)...
With 10-day Ganesh fest round the corner, filth at Futala Lake exposes NMC preparations
Nagpur: With 10-day Lord Ganesh festival round the corner, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) authorities have been found wanting as far as preparations for eco-friendly immersion of deity is concerned. The roof-top claims of “gearing up” for the massive exercise...
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat defies govt order, hoists tricolour in Kerala
NEW DELHI: Defying state government orders, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour at a school in Palakkad as part of the 71st Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. Bhagwat was restrained by the Palakkad district administration from...
‘Together we Can Create a New India’, Says PM Narendra Modi on 71st Independence Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the Red Fort in New Delhi after unfurling the tricolour and paid tributes to the freedom fighters. “I bow down to...
“Oh Kanha! Your mere touch washed away all sins of mine”
Nagpur: Numerous religious scriptures have described the various incidents from the life of Shri Krishna, and ‘Shri Dasam Granth’ is one of those, which has been compiled by 10th Guru of Sikhism, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Dasam Granth is...
High-profile drug racket busted, 9 dealers & addicts arrested
Nagpur: The anti-narcotics squad of Crime Branch busted a high-profile drug racket by arresting nine persons including drug dealers and addicts. Cops have seized cocaine worth Rs 48,000, six mobile phones worth Rs 98,500, six mobile handsets worth Rs 98,500,...
Addl CP Ankush Shinde, Spl IGP Patankar of city chosen for Police Medal for Meritorious Service
Pratapsingh Sampatrao Patankar, Special Inspector General of Police, Nagpur Range. Nagpur: Ankush Ramrao Shinde, Additional Commissioner of Police, Nagpur City and Pratapsingh Sampatrao Patankar, Special Inspector General of Police, Nagpur Range, Nagpur have been chosen to be decorated with Police...
Assistant Registrar, Coop Societies (Dairy) in ACB net for Rs 20,000 bribe
Nagpur: An Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies (Dairy) was trapped by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting bribe of Rs 20,000 on Monday. The accused has been identified as Pravin Ramdas Ninave (48). The complainant is one of the pioneers of New Laxmi...
Cops foil armed dacoity, nab 6-member gang
Nagpur: Acting on inputs being flashed by Police Control Room about movement of some armed persons in Kalamna area, the sleuths of Crime Branch Unit 5 raided the spot and nabbed a gang of six members who were planning dacoities. A...
With trial run, Majhi Metro to offer multi-facility ‘Mahacard’ to commuters
Nagpur: With the Nagpur Metro Rail expected to chug off on its trial run sometime this month, commuters are in for a major facility – Common Mobility Card “Mahacard” by which commuters can hop on to city buses and metro...
CM assures NOC for Nagpur Metro works near Ambazari Lake within 7 days
Nagpur: The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, cornered by the NCP MLC Prakash Gajbjiye over construction of a pillar of Nagpur Metro near Ambazari Lake without NOC from Dam Safety Organisation, ordered the Water Resources Department to issue the necessary No...
Bodies of 3 men found floating in different areas
Representational Pic Nagpur: Bodies of three men were found floating in different areas in the past two days. It could not be verified whether the deceased committed suicide or died due to any foul play. In the first incident, body of...
Harassed man tries to kill sleeping son with axe
Representational Pic Nagpur: A 67-year old man attacked his sleeping son with an axe and inflicted deep injuries on his head and face with the intention of killing him. The accused aged man was reportedly fed up with the frequent...
Nagpur Round Tables bags awards at regional level
Nagpur: Round Tables in Nagpur have been doing a lot of work for the benefit of the society by making schools undertaking community service activities and other social activities. This was recently acknowledged by the regional body of Round Table...
Booty worth Rs 1.03 lakh stolen from sealed beer bar in Mankapur, 1 goon arrested
Representational Pic Nagpur: A beer bar and restaurant, sealed on the orders of Supreme Court, was struck by two miscreants who stole a TV, ceiling fan and liquor bottles collectively worth Rs 1.03 lakh. One of the accused has been...
2 friends thrashed, abducted by car-borne goons
Nagpur: Demanding return of credit money proved costly for two friends as they were thrashed and abducted by four car-borne ruffians. One of the friends was released but the whereabouts of another are reportedly still not known. The two friends named...
