Middle-aged woman found murdered in Kalamna area, cops clueless
Nagpur. Tension ran high in Minimata Nagar area when a middle aged woman was found murdered with head crushed apparently by heavy stones. Body of the woman was spotted lying near Nagpur-Umred Railway Line (Narrow gauge) in the wee hours of...
A Royal Welcome for ‘Sallu Bhaiya’ in his new avatar as Dilwale
Nagpur. Yes, you read it right. That is what Salman Khan is called in his latest movie 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' that released today all over the country. His ardent fan club in Nagpur had planned a grand welcome for him...
NMC Firefighting department running with staff crunch
Avejdars employed on contract system as fire-tender drivers Nagpur: The Firefighting department of NMC is facing staff crunch these days. Avejdars are being employed on contract system as drivers of fire-tenders. One driver looks after two fire-tenders. The number of fire...
Hingna based Baba Tajuddin Committee holds sandal-procession on Thursday
Mahaprasad to be distributed on Nov 14 Nagpur: During the ongoing Urs celebration of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Aulia Rehmat-ul-Alaih, the Hingna tahsil devotees of Baba Taj took out a sandal procession on Thursday, Nov 12, by 12 noon. Hingna Police Station...
Man enters house, damages property, steals valuables & kicks pregnant girl in Pratap Nagar
Nagpur: In a demonic act, a man burst into a house forcibly, ransacked the property, stole a cash of Rs 65,000 and important documents. And in the process, the wicked man kicked a young pregnant girl on her stomach and...
Major crackdown: Dreaded MCOCA slapped on 11 criminals; massive hunt on to nab two kingpins
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on hardcore criminals, Lakadganj and Wadi police booked a total of eleven members of two gangs under stringent MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organized Control Act) for their organized crimes such as murders, attempt to murder,...
Two con men defraud doctor with over Rs 19 lakh in bank deal
Nagpur: Two con men, in a well-planned conspiracy, not only procured a cheque book from a bank in the name of a doctor but transferred a staggering Rs 19 lakh into one of their accounts through a banking transaction. Later,...
Jolt to AAP: Mayank Gandhi, party’s face in State, quits National Executive post
“Arvind Kejriwal is playing ‘gutter’ politics and is hell bent on destroying the party,” charged the sulking leader. Nagpur: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a severe jolt in Maharashtra when the face of the party in the State, Mayank Gandhi,...
Citizens may enjoy rides on metro-rail by year 2018: Brijesh Dixit
Nagpur. The popularity of Nagpur as centre of the country is not only there on the geography, but also in the heart of the country from various points of view, such as, it is multicultural metro; its people are peace loving;...
A temporary coach attached to Narmada Express
Nagpur: Keeping the growing crowd of passengers during festive season, the railway administration has attached temporary coaches to Bilaspur-Indore-Bilaspur Narmada Express. The details are as under: Train Nos 18234/ 18233 Narmada Express---01 Sleeper Coach----November 13 to 17, 2015 from Bilaspur; November 14...
Central Railway to run 2 special trains, Nagpur-Pune
Nagpur: The Central Railway (CR) will run two special trains from Nagpur and Pune to clear extra rush of passengers during the festive season. Accordingly train number 01218 superfast special will leave Nagpur at 11.00 AM on Nov 13 (Friday) and...
Diwali eve with Vaishali Mhade
Nagpur. Some enterprising Nagpur neighbourhoods had introduced the concept of 'musical feasts' during Diwali, starting with 'pahat wara' (early morning sangeet maifil since pre dawn puja is an important part of Diwali prayers). Learnt yesterday that it was the 'Ramdaspeth Nagarik Mandal' that brought...
Vidarbha’s Tiger project shortlisted by International Conservation Union based in Switzerland
file pic Tigers living in the rich forests of Vidarbha and villagers co existing their vicinity will get a boost with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Switzerland shortlisting wildlife wing's ambitious project titled 'Integrated habitat conservation...
Youth accompanying girl friend attacked in Gittikhadan
Nagpur: A youth returning from Seminary Hills along with his girl friend was attacked after few unidentified elements threw red chilli powder on his face under Gittikhadan area. The youth was inflicted with serious injuries and he has been admitted...
Contractor injured by knife during extortion bid in NMC
No police complaint filed to hush up tender-fixing practice Nagpur: The tender-fixing practice in Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has again been started. The vicious impact of such practice could be witnessed in the NMC here on Monday evening when two of...
‘Awards will be returned until the atmosphere changes’: Dr Pramod Munghate
Nagpur: Amidst a crucial debate over 'tolerance' and 'intolerance' in the country and gestures of surrendering awards by litterateurs and artists, the gesture of surrendering awards has gathered momentum in the city as well. It was Monday, Nov 9 when...
Route diversion on outskirts of Nagpur
Heavy vehicles not allowed till November 30 Nagpur: As roads are being strengthened and bitumen dressing is going on road between Gondkhairi and Gavasi Mnapur, all types of heavy vehicles are banned on the said route from November 4 to 30,...
Section 37 (1), (3) imposed in Nagpur district
File Pic Nagpur: Additional District Magistrate Ravindra Kumbhare has imposed provisions of section 37 (1), (3) in entire Nagpur district, except Nagpur city, till November...
Mahila Lokshahi Din to be held on Nov 19
Nagpur: Mahila Lokshahi Din, with a view to sort out the problems of exploited/ victimized women in terms of atrocities on them, their exploitation, denial of rights and benefiting them with available privileges and government schemes, will be held on...
Nagpur orange in market abroad; credit goes to Gadkari, Chandrakant Patil
Nagpur: Nagpur oranges have now found market abroad, all owing to the efforts made by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Cooperative Minister Chandrakantdada Patil. Export agency Maha Orange, whose orange export business was shut down over several years, could...
SNDL wishes ‘safe Diwali’ for its consumers in the city
Nagpur: Diwali, the festival of lights has already begun. This is one festival that has an amazing quality of not just brightening our lives but making it more interesting with the festivities associated with it. However, it is always good to...
