Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University’s VC, wife killed in road mishap in UP

Nagpur: Professor Hareram Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of Ramtek-based Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, and his wife died when their car collided with a trailer truck parked on the road in Dohrighat police station area of Mau district of Uttar Pradesh on...

NMC to launch recruitment drive for 174 posts

Nagpur: After successfully completing recruitment for 245 posts earlier this year, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to launch another major hiring process. This time, the civic body will fill 174 posts created a couple of years ago across...

NMC cracks whip on engineers over payment delay to contractor

Nagpur: Municipal Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari on Thursday suspended Nehru Nagar Zone Deputy Engineer Vijendra Sahare for withholding payment to a contractor despite completion of assigned work. The civic chief also ordered departmental inquiries against two senior officials, former Nehru...

Good news: Toll-free travel for e-vehicles on Samruddhi, other major highways

Nagpur: In a significant push to promote eco-friendly transportation and boost the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the Maharashtra Government has announced a toll exemption policy for electric vehicles across key highways, including the iconic Atal Setu, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and Samruddhi...

Ganeshotsav: Not Just a Festival of Enthusiasm, But of Awareness

With the chant of 'Mangalmurti Moraya', preparations for Ganeshotsav, which is just a few days away, have reached their peak. The grand pandals being erected in every lane, the attractive lighting, and the captivating decorations create an atmosphere...

NMC chief inspects stormwater drains from VCA to Akashvani Square

Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari on Friday inspected the stormwater drainage system stretching from Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium to Akashvani Square via St. Ursula Girls’ High School, Sub-Divisional Officer Colony, and the NMC headquarters. During...

Popular Gorewada Zoo tiger ‘Sahebrao’ dies at 17

Nagpur: The much-loved tiger ‘Sahebrao’, a major attraction at Gorewada Zoo, passed away on Friday night after a prolonged illness. The 17-year-old male tiger, officially named GT-1, was famous among visitors because one of his paws had been amputated and...

Entry ban: HC raps Nagpur Traffic Police; orders release of detained private buses

Nagpur: In a stinging rebuke to the Nagpur Traffic Department, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed the arbitrary detention of private buses and ordered their immediate release. The Court also pulled up the State Government for...

Nagpur’s Irshad Mirza to play Lanka Premier Hockey League

Nagpur: For decades, Nagpur has been a cradle of hockey talent, producing players who dazzled with their dribbling skills. Yet, the city’s chronic lack of infrastructure and long-standing controversies in the administration of the game have forced many to look...

Satta betting racket busted in Khaparkheda, 3 booked

Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, Crime Branch Unit 5 of Nagpur Police busted a satta betting racket in Khaparkheda ahead of Pola festival. The action was taken around 3.50 pm on August 21, near Kolar River bridge, where the accused...

Country liquor worth Rs 4.70 lakh seized in Pardi ahead of Pola

Nagpur: In a major crackdown ahead of Pola festival, Crime Branch Unit 5 of Nagpur Police seized Indian-made country liquor worth Rs 4.70 lakh from a residence in Pardi area. The raid was conducted on August 21, around 6.30 pm,...

Two burglars nabbed in Pratap Nagar, stolen Rolex watch recovered

Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, Crime Branch Unit 1 of Nagpur Police arrested two house-breaking accused and solved three burglary cases under Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station limits. According to police, complainant Amit Rajendra Turkar (38), resident of MIG Colony, Trimurti...

Nagpur: Besa-Pipla, Mokshadham Road in Poor Condition; Residents Troubled

Nagpur: Road construction work on the Besa-Pipla stretch is progressing at a snail’s pace, causing severe inconvenience to local residents. People living in the Atharva Nagari and 7 Garden Homes area have drawn the administration’s attention to the deteriorating condition...

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नागपूर : बेसा-पिपळा मार्गावरील सुरू असलेले रस्ते बांधकाम संथ गतीने सुरू असल्याने परिसरातील लोकांना मोठ्या गैरसोयींचा सामना करावा लागत आहे. अथर्व नगरी ७ गार्डन होम्स परिसरातील रहिवाशांनी या गंभीर समस्येकडे प्रशासनाचे लक्ष वेधले आहे. दररोज शाळा गाठणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांना व त्यांच्या पालकांना प्रवास करताना त्रास...

Nagpur burns evils with Kali, Pili Marbats; Badgyas target ‘tariff king’ Trump, terrorists

Nagpur: The streets of East Nagpur erupted with chants of “Eeda, peeda gheun jaa ge Marbat” (Take away all social evils and human miseries) on Saturday, August 23, as thousands of citizens poured out to witness the fiery spectacle of...

Nagpur Municipal Corporation Election 2025: Draft Prabhag and Ward Structure Released, Objections Open Till August 28

Nagpur: After a long wait, the draft of the new Prabhag (ward cluster) structure for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Elections 2025 has finally been released. The draft was issued exactly at midnight and follows the 2017 model of division....

Nagpur Sadar Police Book Woman for Leaving Pets Unattended

Nagpur:  Sadar Police have registered a case under Section 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Rashmi Sameer Barve for allegedly abandoning her pet dogs and cats, creating nuisance and posing danger to residents in Mohan Nagar.

Complaint Filed by...

4 ‘Theme-Based’ Gardens Coming Up in Nagpur

Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is planning to give the city a fresh green makeover by developing four first-ever theme-based gardens. These will include a Cactus Garden, Rock Garden, Adventure Park, and Happiness Park, created by renovating existing gardens across the...

Nagpur Daily News Update: Festivals, Traffic, Education & City Highlights

Here’s your daily update from Nagpur for August 23, 2025 – covering local news, education, festivals, civic issues, and city developments.

• Traffic & Festivals: 3,000 police to be deployed for Marbat festival; drunk driver arrested near Airport.
• Civic Issues: Floods...

TikTok & AliExpress Unblocked in India After 5 Years – But App Still Missing From Play Store

After five years, Chinese platforms TikTok and AliExpress have quietly resurfaced in India. Users have reported that both websites are now accessible without VPNs, marking the first major rollback of the 2020 app ban. However, TikTok’s mobile app remains unavailable on...