Nagpur Municipal Corporation Rejects 41 Ganesh Mandal Applications Under Single-Window System
Nagpur: In preparation for Ganeshotsav, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a single-window system across all zones to streamline permissions for Ganesh mandals. So far, NMC has received 366 applications, out of which 41 have been rejected due to...
Police Raid at Hotel Respiro near Kuhi Phata, Illegal Liquor and Hookah Equipment Seized
Umred (Nagpur): In a late-night operation on August 17, police raided Hotel Respiro located near Kuhi Phata on the Umred-Nagpur National Highway and seized illegal liquor and hookah materials worth ₹1,02,650. The raid took place around 12:30 a.m. following a...
Nagpur News Today: IMD Yellow Alert, Crime Cases, Civic Updates & Gold Rate
Nagpur: The city remains on high alert with the IMD issuing a yellow rainfall warning. From major civic developments and crime cases to court rulings and festive preparations, here are the top stories shaping Nagpur today. Also included: today’s gold...
Nagpur on Yellow Alert as IMD Issues Rain Warnings Across Maharashtra
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Nagpur and several Vidarbha districts over the next two days, warning of thunderstorms and moderate rainfall. The alerts come as part of a wider weather advisory across Maharashtra,...
Hoora Car Wash Scam? Customers Expose Dirty Secrets of Doorstep Service
Nagpur: A wave of customer anger is rising against the doorstep car wash service app Hoora, as multiple users accuse the company of cheating them with false promises, poor service, and arbitrary deductions. Many complainants have called it nothing short...
Truck-bike crash: Nagpur cops trace, nab driver from UP with AI help
Nagpur: A week after a viral video of a man carrying the body of his wife, who was run over by a truck, on his motorcycle triggered outrage, Nagpur Police traced and arrested the driver from Uttar Pradesh using artificial...
Man falls from terrace in Ajni, Nagpur; dies
Nagpur: A 39-year-old man died after accidentally falling from the terrace of his apartment in Ajni in Nagpur on Sunday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Jitendra Pradiprao Harane (39), a resident of Viraj Vitthal Rukmini Apartments, Hawrapeth, Ajni. After...
Accused in West Bengal gold theft arrested by Nagpur RPF from Gondia
Nagpur: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, successfully nabbed a 24-year-old gold artisan from West Bengal who was fleeing with stolen jewellery worth nearly Rs 27 lakh. On August 17, 2025, the Bilaspur regional control...
Two NMC supervisors arrested for abetting cleaner’s suicide
Nagpur: Jaripatka police arrested two supervisors of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 58-year-old civic body cleaner, Raju Upadhye, last week. The accused, identified as Yogesh Hatipchel and Guddu Raut (50), were apprehended by Jaripatka police...
Zero Mile tunnel project: HC issues notices to Union, State Govt
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Union of India, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Maharashtra Public Works Department, and MahaMetro over alleged irregularities in granting the work...
Swift police action saves 7, including newborn, in Nagpur blaze
Nagpur: Quick thinking and prompt action by police and locals averted a major tragedy at Binaki Mangalwari in Nagpur on Sunday evening, where a fire triggered by an LPG cylinder leak threatened the lives of seven people, including a week-old...
Historic sword of Raje Raghuji Bhonsle arrives in Mumbai to royal welcome
Mumbai/Nagpur: The historic sword of Shrimant Raje Raghuji Bhonsle arrived in Mumbai from London on Monday, August 18, where it was given a grand welcome by the Government of Maharashtra at the Mumbai International Airport. Later in the evening, it will...
NMC polls: New Prabhag delimitation to be out on Aug 22, objections open till Aug 28
Nagpur: Political circles in Nagpur are abuzz once again as the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) prepares to unveil its new Prabhag (ward) delimitation plan. The move has intensified election preparations for both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the...
MSEDCL urges Ganesh Mandals to prioritize electrical safety during Ganeshotsav
Nagpur: As Maharashtra prepares to welcome Lord Ganesh with grandeur, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has appealed to Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals to give utmost priority to electrical safety during the upcoming Ganeshotsav. With drums, lights, and celebrations setting...
Govinda aala re aala: Nagpur erupts in joyful Dahi Handi festivities, Govinda adds star power
Nagpur: The city came alive with colour, devotion, and celebration as Dahi Handi festivities brought thousands together on the occasion of Janmashtami. From bustling chowks to school grounds, the spirit of Lord Krishna’s birth was marked with joy, energy, and...
Nagpur Crime News: Rape Accused Alleges Police Took Gold Ornaments in Custody, Court Orders Probe
Nagpur: A sensational case has surfaced in Nagpur where a rape accused has alleged that police officers took away his gold ornaments while he was in custody. Following the allegation, the court has ordered an inquiry against the concerned police...
Besa-Beltarodi Flat Owners Ask: What Will Happen to Our Homes as High Court Reserves Verdict on Illegal Constructions?
Nagpur: If you are a flat owner in Besa-Beltarodi, you may now be asking: “What will happen to our flats?” After nearly 25 years of hearings, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has finally reserved its judgment on the...
Nagpur School ID Scam: Mastermind Nilesh Waghmare Arrested After Four Months on the Run
Nagpur: The mastermind of the sensational School ID Scam in Nagpur district, Nilesh Waghmare, has finally been arrested after evading police for four months. His arrest has triggered a fresh wave of action against officials and staff allegedly involved in...
Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant Flashover Incident: Two Seriously Injured, Safety Lapses Under Scanner
Nagpur: A major accident took place on Sunday at the Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant (500 MW capacity) after a wrong electrical panel was opened, leading to a sudden flashover. The incident left an Assistant Engineer and a contract worker severely...
Water Shutdown, Crime Crackdowns & Big Investments Shape Nagpur’s Week
Nagpur witnessed major developments on August 18, 2025, with civic works, police crackdowns, and new investments making headlines. From a 36-hour water supply shutdown to the crackdown on illegal trades and the announcement of a ₹700 crore hospital, the city...
NMC Announces 36-Hour Shutdown of Pench II & Pench III Water Treatment Plants
Nagpur, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has planned a 36-hour shutdown of Pench II and Pench III Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) from 10:00 am on August 19, 2025, to 10:00 pm on August 20, 2025, to carry out crucial interconnection works...
