Nimgade murder probe handed over to Crime Branch

Nagpur: In a significant move, investigation into sensational murder of senior architect Eknath Nimgade by an unidentified scooter-borne assailant on Lal Imli Road near Central Avenue on September 6 has officially been handed over to Crime Branch, sources said. Ripples were...

Curiosity as Bawankule’s day out in ‘unnamed’ village on Sept 28

Nagpur: Curiosity is gripping a village (unnamed so far) as the Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, as announced, is set to spend a day and night in a village in district on September 28 to personally “feel” the civic and government...

Breakthrough eludes cops in daylight murder of old woman in Sakkardara

Nagpur: Breakthrough in the daylight murder of the elderly woman in Sakkardara area on Monday eluded the cops as they were found groping in the dark over the identity of the killer(s) and the motive behind the grisly killing as...

More than 500 Pakistanis residing in Nagpur illegally, alleges MNS

Nagpur: At a time when the entire nation is expressing its anger over 18 brave-heart soldiers martyred in Uri attack, a startling revelation was made by Deputy City Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Prashant Pawar on September 27, 2016. While...

ABVP takes out morcha to RTMNU to press for various demands

Nagpur: Hundreds of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members on Tuesday took out a morcha to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) to protest nagging delay in declaration of results of various examinations and other problems being faced by students. “The...

Mega Mudra Yojana Camp in city on Oct 22 & 23

Nagpur: The District Administration is organizing a mega camp of Prime Minister’s Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in city on October 22 and 23. The mega camp is being held to give a wide publicity to the Mudra Yojana and sanction loans...

Nagpuri mulga Sonu Sood to visit city for Tutak Tutak Tutiya

Nagpur: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood who hails from Nagpur is all set to visit city on Wednesday to meet and greet his fans and fellow mates. However he also has a purpose beneath. That his movie Tutak Tutak Tutiya is...

Self-medication proves fatal for pharmacist, fever tablet claims life

Representational Pic   Nagpur: In a bizarre incident, self-medication proved fatal for a pharmacist who is supposed to be the most knowledgeable person on side-effects of a drug. Shailesh Suryakant Raikar (42), resident of Plot No. 39, Vikas Nagar, behind Sai Baba...

2 aged conmen dupe many people of over Rs 30 lakh in land deals

Representational Pic   Nagpur: Two 75-year old conmen duped many people to the tune of over Rs 30 lakh in land deals. Both the accused have been booked. The accused, Jagdishsingh Indersingh (75) and Suryabhan Vithobaji Gouvali (75), both residents of Allied...

Nigerian national arrested for staying in India illegally

Representational Pic   Nagpur: A Nigerian national was arrested by Sonegaon police on Monday for staying in the country without valid documents. The accused Enusa Godvin (39), native of Nigeria, was staying in India without Passport Entry and without extending Visa period....

Dengue on the rise in Nagpur, 33 cases so far

Representational Pic Nagpur: With Nagpur becoming the mixed weather zone, where at one time you experience rains and extreme heat and humidity at the other, a conducive atmosphere is build for health symptoms like cough, cold and fever. And...

2 goons try to murder road-side eatery vendor, aide

Representational Pic   Nagpur: Two goons attempted to kill a roadside snacks vendor and his assistant with sharp-edged weapons near Geetanjali Talkies on Central Avenue on Monday evening. According to police, Umashankar Pannalal Gupta (50), a resident of Shanti Nagar, runs his...

Elderly woman murdered in her house in Sakkardara, robbery suspected

Landlord bulldozes a man’s shop in midnight operation in Lakadganj

Nagpur: In a brazen act, a landlord bulldozed a person’s shop in a midnight operation in Garoba Maidan area on Sunday. When the shopkeeper came to know about demolition of his shop, it was too late. Not only his shop...

NMC-OCW plans 12-hour shutdown at Pench-II WTP on Sept 28

Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Corporation and Orange City Water are working for Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Pench-II WTP from 145 MLD to 175 MLD capacity to provide benefits to Dhabha ESR command area and Seminary Hill old GSR and new ESR...

This ‘Smart City’ greets visitors with ‘pathetic way’ not with juicy oranges!!

Nagpur: The Second Capital City of Nagpur, popularly called Orange City which is soon going to be a ‘Smart City,’ greets thousands of visitors the “best way.” Not with the juicy oranges but with poor roads. The ugly face of...

Nagpur police chief eyes ‘beat revival’ to contain rising crime

Nagpur: The rising crime situation has bother the new city Commissioner of police Dr. K Venkatesham big time as he is now set to revive the traditional 'beat system' so that citizens can know the name and strength of police...

CM makes stay of employees at headquarters in rural areas mandatory

Nagpur: In a decision taken by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the government employees whose headquarters are in rural areas will have to stay in rural areas only. The move is aimed at providing qualitative facilities and services to rural folks...

Ex-storekeeper of Mankapur Sports Complex tries to cheat HC

Nagpur: A former storekeeper working in the office of Deputy Director, Mankapur Sports Complex, prepared forged documents and tried to cheat none other than the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court by filing a fictitious writ petition. The accused, Avinash Suryabhan...

Kid girl kidnapped in Pachpaoli, cops mount search

Representational Pic   Nagpur: An 11-year old girl, who was watching TV in her house and went out for playing, was kidnapped by unidentified person(s) in Pachpaoli area here on Sunday evening. Cops have launched a search to trace the kid...