Nagpur Police Arrest Fake Godman for Forcing Woman into Obscene Rituals
Nagpur: A shocking incident has surfaced in Nagpur’s Pachpaoli area, where a self-styled godman forced a woman to perform a naked ritual and then blackmailed her using video recordings. The accused, identified as Habibullah Malik alias ‘Mama’, allegedly trapped poor...
GWCET Polytechnic Holds Induction Programme ‘NEWBIE’
Nagpur: Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering & Technology (GWCET), Polytechnic, Nagpur, conducted its Induction Programme “NEWBIE” on August 18, 2025, to welcome fresh entrants of Polytechnic First Year and Direct Second Year. Honourable Principal Dr. Salim Chavan congratulated the students on...
Civic Body Elections in Maharashtra Likely After Diwali; Winter Session Unaffected
Nagpur:The long-pending civic body elections in Maharashtra are likely to be held after Diwali, confirmed State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare. Speaking to Media, Waghmare said the elections would be conducted phase-wise, though the sequence of civic bodies has not yet...
Nagpur Traffic Police Crack Down on Illegal Bus Parking; 12 Private Bus Operators Booked
Nagpur: Nagpur Traffic Police launched a special enforcement drive against private bus operators on Wednesday, booking 12 operators for illegal parking on city roads. On the first day of the crackdown, the police carried out 19 actions in total, which...
Gave BBA Exam, Got B.Com Marksheet-This Can Happen Only in Nagpur University!
Nagpur: In yet another shocking goof-up, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has once again made headlines for all the wrong reasons. BBA students, who appeared for their exams with high hopes, were left stunned when they received B.Com marksheets...
Nagpur News Update: Traffic Crackdown, Ram Jhula Case, Mobile Recovery, Civic Moves & More
Here are today’s latest updates from Nagpur as of August 21, 2025. From traffic police crackdowns and mobile recovery drives to civic developments, crime busts, infrastructure progress, and cultural highlights, here’s a quick roundup of what’s happening in the city.
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Nagpur Traffic Police Crack Down on Private Travel Buses; Ganeshpeth and Dalda Company Area Cleared
Nagpur: Responding to growing traffic congestion and repeated complaints from residents, the Nagpur Traffic Police launched a major operation today against private travel buses. The impact of the crackdown was evident by evening, with several busy zones witnessing smoother traffic. Ganeshpeth...
Nagpur Songaon Lake: Development or Just a Showpiece?
Nagpur: Even in this year’s monsoon, Songaon Lake has failed to revive. Instead of fresh life, locals are now witnessing dead fish floating in the shallow waters. Residents are furious, alleging that despite crores being poured into beautification projects, the...
Unidentified Man Found Dead on Railway Tracks in Pachpaoli
Nagpur: An unidentified man, aged between 30 and 35 years, was found dead on the Nagpur–Howrah railway line near Dr. Ambedkar Garden in Vaishali Nagar early Tuesday morning. The deceased, of medium build and about 5’5” tall, had a round face...
Maha Metro Targets Opening of Automotive Square–Lekha Nagar Priority Section Within 18 Months: MD Shravan Hardikar
Nagpur: Maha Metro Nagpur is aiming to operationalize the Automotive Square–Lekha Nagar Metro Priority Section within the next one and a half years, announced Managing Director Shravan Hardikar during the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Metro Bhawan. Unfurling the tricolor in...
Nagpur Police Zone 5 Trace and Return 237 Lost Mobile Phones Worth ₹49 Lakh
Nagpur: In a major success against rising mobile theft and loss cases, Zone 5 police of Nagpur city traced and returned 237 missing mobile phones worth ₹49,00,689 to their rightful owners. The recovery was showcased in a special program held...
MIHAN Extends Support to Women’s Education Society for Women Empowerment
Nagpur: Established in 1932, the Women’s Education Society (WES) has received a generous contribution from MIHAN to strengthen its educational and infrastructural development. This significant donation reflects MIHAN’s strong commitment to social responsibility and its dedication to fostering women’s empowerment. Expressing heartfelt...
VNIT to Host Two-Day National Conference on ‘Role of Youth in National Security for Development’
Nagpur: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur will host a two-day national conference on the theme “Role of Youth in National Security for Development” in collaboration with Youth4Nation. The event will be inaugurated online by Union Minister for Road...
IT raids Nagpur Sub-Registrar Offices over multi-crore property deal irregularities
Nagpur: The Income Tax Department (IT) on Tuesday carried out surprise raids at the Sub-Registrar Offices in Sadar and Mhalginagar in Nagpur, scrutinizing documents related to property transactions. The operation, which began in the morning, continued late into the night...
Ram Jhula mishap: 425-page chargesheet filed against Ritika Maloo in Nagpur court
Nagpur: In a major development in the high-profile Ram Jhula hit-and-run case, police have filed a 425-page chargesheet in a Nagpur court against prime accused Ritika alias Ritu Maloo. The trial in the case is expected to begin soon. The chargesheet...
Nagpur Smart City Brings Maharashtra’s First Robotic Mechanical Parking for Two-Wheelers and Four-Wheeler.
Nagpur: Nagpur Smart City has taken a remarkable step towards solving the growing parking challenges in the congested Itwari Bazaar area. A state-of-the-art Robotic Mechanical Parking System has been launched, offering space for 25 cars and 150 two-wheelers. This work...
MIHAN India Ltd. extends Rs 25 lakh CSR support to NMC’s Health Department
Nagpur: In a major boost to the Nagpur’s anti-tuberculosis campaign, MIHAN India Limited has extended financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the Health Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The fund will...
SC reserves verdict on Futala Lake status – whether wetland or man-made tank!
Nagpur: The decades-old dispute over the ecological and legal status of Nagpur’s iconic Futala Lake entered its final stage on Monday, with the Supreme Court reserving its judgment after a day-long hearing. At stake is whether Futala qualifies as a...
Heavy rains in Vidarbha claim 8 lives in five days
Nagpur: Torrential rains continued to lash Vidarbha for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, triggering floods and lightning strikes across the region. In the past five days, at least eight people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents reported from...
Vendor attempts immolation during anti-encroachment drive at Nagpur Rly Station
Nagpur: High drama prevailed on Station Road in Nagpur on Tuesday when a street vendor threatened to immolate himself, upset at being evicted in the anti-encroachment drive. The anti-encroachment squad of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) undertook a drive to decongest the...
Senior State Badminton Championship: Ritika-Deep pair enters final
Nagpur: Star shuttler Ritika Thaker of Nagpur with Deep Rambhiya of Thane made it to the final of the Maharashtra State Senior Championships being held at the Divisional Sports Complex in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The third seeded Nagpur-Thane pair got a...
