Couple jumps into Futala Lake in suicide pact

Nagpur: In a sensational incident, a husband-wife duo on Wednesday morning jumped into Futala Lake and ended their lives in a suicide pact apparently owing to their miserable economic condition. However, the exact reason behind the suicide pact could only...

Double tragedy: Two persons drowned in Khadan tank in Beltarodi Shankarpur

Nagpur: In a double tragedy, two persons drowned in a Khadan-type tank in Beltarodi Shankarpur area here on Tuesday night and Wednesday noon. According to details, activists of a Durga Mandal were immersing the idol at the Khadan-type tank spread over...

RTI surprise: NHAI penalized no contractor for any flaws in six years

Nagpur: An RTI reply by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sprang a surprise by revealing that no contractor was penalized for any irregularities in construction of various stretches of National Highway in the past six years (January 1,...

Fadnavis rules out repealing of Atrocities Act

Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday assured the Dalit community that notwithstanding the demand from a section of the society, the legislation on Prevention of Atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes will not be abolished. Addressing a huge gathering at...

Gadkari, Vivek Oberoi visit Koradi Devi Mandir

Nagpur: Union Minister for Surface Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari along with wife Kanchan visited Shree Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Mandir of Koradi during Navratri. The Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi, Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and a host of other dignitaries accompanied Gadkari...

Cops nab truck driver who swindled Amazon goods worth Rs 57.65 lakh

Nagpur: In a swift action, the Crime Branch and Sonegaon police jointly nabbed the truck driver who had swindled a consignment of various goods worth Rs 57.65 lakh belonging to Amazon Company. An accomplice of the accused has also been...

Deekshabhoomi sees grand 60th anniversary celebrations of ‘Dhammachakra pravartan divas’

Nagpur: Dhammachakra Pravartan day was celebrated in a grand manner in Nagpur yesterday. 60 years ago, on this date, late great Dalit leader Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism at the historic Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the...

2 women robbed of valuables worth Rs 1.40 lakh at Deekshabhoomi

Nagpur: Two women from outstation were robbed of their gold chains and other valuables worth Rs 1.40 lakh when they were going to Deekshabhoomi to attend Dhammachakra Pravartan Din celebrations on Tuesday. Urmila Ramesh Ubnare (52), native of Dwarka Nagar, Betul...

Ravan Dahan held at Kasturchand park

Nagpur: City witnessed Ravan Dahan (burning of Ravan’s effigies) at various places on the occasion of Vijaydashmi on Tuesday, October 11. Like every year the main event was been organised at Kasturchand Park by Sanathan Dharm Yuvak Sabha. The venue...

Watch: Here is what RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Gau Rakshaks, Pakistan, Surgical Strike

Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday accused Pakistan of encouraging separatist forces in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded strict action against people indulging in violence. “Pakistan is encouraging separatist forces in Kashmir. A large part of...

Philanthropist, Businesswoman Parmeshwar Godrej Dies At 70

Mumbai: Parmeshwar Godrej, wife of Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej group of industries, passed away on Monday night at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Parmeshwar, 71, has been a non-executive director of Godrej properties Ltd since 1989. She also...

Bhagwat hails surgical strikes across LoC, says Gau Rakshaks operate within ambit of law

Nagpur: With the theme Kurukshetra Mey Fir Se Hoga Asur Shakti Ka Purna Vinash, Man Mey Param Vijay Vishwas”, the Vijaydashami celebrations were held by Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) at sprawling Reshimbag ground at 7.30 am on October 11, 2016. The...

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi performs pooja at Koradi temple

Man attacked murderously over money dispute in Old Kamptee

Nagpur: A man was attacked murderously by another man over theft of money. The incident took place in Old Kamptee area on Monday afternoon. No arrest has been made in the case. The victim, Prashant Jairam Javade (36), resident of Old...

Youth tries to abduct toddler boy over property dispute in Hudkeshwar

Representational Pic Nagpur: In an audacious act, a youth snatched a toddler boy from his grandfather and tried to kidnap him over property feud. However, when the grandfather resisted the attempt, the accused youth assaulted the old man with a...

RSS #Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur

Nagpur: RSS #Vijayadashami celebrations is underway in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat, Union Min. Nitin Gadkari and Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis are present at the occasion. Earlier in the morning RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat took part in the route march by RSS cadres...

For 62 years, this man is creating Ravan for Dussehra event

Nagpur: It is time again when the effigy of Asura King Ravan is going to be burnt to ashes symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Nagpur Today did some research and found out the skilled artisan who makes Ravans for...

CM Fadnavis visits Mahaurja Expo at Koradi

Nagpur: The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid a visit to Mahaurja (Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, MEDA) Expo being organized as part of Koradi Cultural and Tourism Mahotsav in Mandir premises. The Mahaurja exhibition is being held with the...

NMC-OCW to plug major leakage on main supply line at Telangkhedi on Wednesday

Nagpur: A major leakage was detected on the 700mm Old Laxmi Nagar Feeder main (Main Supply Line) that supplies water especially to Dharampeth and Laxminagar zone near famous Hanuman Temple located at Telangkhedi in Civil Lines area on 10th October,...

RSS to celebrate this year’s Vijayadashami with revamped uniform

Nagpur: This year’s Vijayadashami celebration of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will see a major change. The RSS cadre will be seen in revamped uniform -- full trousers instead of the traditional shorts. Moreover, the colour will also see a change...