NMC Commissioner Suspends Deputy Engineer for Negligence in Building Maintenance

Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari on Friday evening suspended Deputy Engineer Prashant Nehare for negligence in maintaining the civic body’s administrative building in Civil Lines. Nehare was held responsible for failing to address a blocked sewerage pipeline...

Temperatures Dip Below 40°C After Light Rains, More Showers Expected
Nagpur: Heat-prone districts like Brahmapuri, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wardha, and Yavatmal recorded a significant drop in maximum temperatures on Sunday following light rain, isolated thunderstorms, and gusty winds. For the first time in nearly three weeks, maximum temperatures in these areas fell...

2 Trucks Catch Fire Near Automotive Square
Nagpur: A massive fire broke out early Sunday morning near Saina Public School on Kamptee Road in the busy Automotive Square area, causing extensive damage to two trucks. The incident occurred around 4:05 am. According to preliminary information from fire officials,...

Man Dies After Friend’s Threats Over Debt
Nagpur: A 35-year-old man ended his life after facing continuous threats from his childhood friend over an unpaid financial debt. The deceased, identified as Roshan Ramesh Shende, a resident of Malipura, Juni Shukrawari, committed suicide by hanging himself at his...
Rural Police Seize Large Cache of Illegal Firearms; 3 Arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown, the Nagpur Rural Police seized a large cache of illegal firearms, including three mausers, two country-made pistols, and a quantity of narcotics, arresting three accused from Walni village under Saoner Police Station limits. Acting on a...
Shocking Incident: 22-Year-Old Youth Stabbed to Death Over Minor Dispute in Nagpur!
Nagpur – The crime graph in Nagpur continues to climb, with murder cases showing no signs of slowing down. In a shocking incident that rocked the city this morning, a 22-year-old youth was stabbed to death following a minor dispute,...
No Right Turn Trial at Suyog Nagar Chowk to Ease Traffic Flow
Nagpur: To improve traffic flow and reduce travel time, the 'No Right Turn' policy is being implemented on a trial basis at Suyog Nagar Chowk during peak hours. Studies have shown that over 95% of the traffic at this square...
Shocking Incident: 22-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death Over Minor Dispute in Nagpur
Nagpur – The crime rate in Nagpur continues to climb, with no end in sight to the series of murders plaguing the city. In a chilling incident that shook Nagpur once again, a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death this...
Nagpur Sizzles at 46°C as IMD Forecasts Rain and Storm Relief for Vidarbha
Nagpur: The state of Maharashtra, particularly the Vidarbha region, has been experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring as high as 46°C. Three cities in Vidarbha recorded temperatures above 45°C, while most others also reported extreme heat. Parts of Central...
Nagpur Traders Organize Tribute and Protest Meeting Against Pahalgam Terror Attack
Nagpur : Today, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM, a tribute and protest meeting was organized near the Gandhi Statue at Central Avenue, Nagpur, by all the trader associations of Nagpur. The event was held to pay homage to...
Hiranwar Gang: Key Accused Arrested in Chhattisgarh After Nagpur Murder
Nagpur: The notorious Hiranwar gang, responsible for the brutal murder of café operator Avinash Bhusari on April 14, has seen one of its main accused, Rohit Murke, arrested in Durg, Chhattisgarh. Murke, who had been on the run since the...
Unidentified Man Found Dead in Sitabuldi , Sunstroke Suspected
Nagpur: On April 25, around 11:00 pm, an unidentified man, approximately 50 years old, was found unconscious near Smart Bazaar Road in Ramdaspeth, within the Sitabuldi Police Station jurisdiction. Local residents alerted the authorities, and the man was rushed to Government...
Nagpur Weather Takes a Turn: Thunderstorms
Nagpur – Nagpur experienced a sudden shift in weather conditions on Saturday afternoon. After a day of intense heat, clouds gathered over the city by evening, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, providing much-needed relief to residents. Light showers added...
Crime Branch Arrests Externed Accused, Seizes Illegal Weapon in Nagpur
Nagpur – In a major crackdown, the Vehicle Theft Prevention Squad of Nagpur City Crime Branch arrested an externed accused from Wadi Police Station limits and seized an illegal knife from his possession. According to police information, the accused, Narendra alias...
Setback for NCP in Hingna Constituency as Several Key Leaders Join BJP
Nagpur – The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar suffered a major blow in Nagpur’s Hingna constituency as several prominent leaders switched sides to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Former Zilla Parishad President Ujjwala Bodhare, along with 16...
Bombay High Court Quashes Detention of Gangster Santosh Ambekar’s Nephew Shailesh Kedar
Nagpur:In a major legal development, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside the preventive detention of Shailesh Dnyaneshwar Kedar, the 38-year-old nephew of notorious gangster Santosh Ambekar. The Court declared Kedar’s detention under the Maharashtra Prevention...
Nagpur Police Serve Notices to 18 Pakistani Nationals Amid Central Government Crackdown
Nagpur: In a swift response to new central government directives, Nagpur Police have issued notices to 18 Pakistani nationals residing in the Jaripatka area on long-term visas — including a four-month-old infant. Acting on orders that mandate all Pakistani nationals to...
Narcotics Squad Raids Hasanbagh in Nagpur; MD Dealer Arrested
Nagpur – The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) squad of the Crime Branch carried out a raid between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM on Friday at Gali No. 4, near Madina Masjid in Hasanbagh. During the operation, Sheikh Nazir...
Drinking Water Crisis in Nagpur District to be Resolved Soon: Bawankule
Immediate Measures and Water Distribution Plans to be Implemented Nagpur – Guardian Minister of Nagpur District, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced that a comprehensive and immediate action plan will be implemented to resolve the drinking water crisis in the district through proper water...
NDPS Squad Cracks Down in Nagpur’s Hasanbagh
MD Drug Peddler Arrested Drugs and Other Items Worth ₹2.73 Lakh Seized Nagpur – In a late-night operation on Friday, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) unit of the Crime Branch raided Gali No. 4 in Hasanbagh, near Madina Masjid, between...
Nagpur-based NGO UPAY Wins Silver at SVP India’s Fast Pitch, Secures ₹15 Lakh Grant for Education Initiatives
Nagpur – The city-based NGO Underprivileged Advancement by Youth (UPAY) has brought pride to Nagpur by clinching the Silver Award at the prestigious Fast Pitch event organized by Social Venture Partners (SVP) India, the country’s largest network of engaged philanthropists....