Horrifying act: Iron rod pierced in stray dog’s head sparks outrage in Nagpur
Nagpur: A shocking case of animal cruelty has emerged from Nagpur’s Narharinagar–Shubhanginagar area, where a stray dog was found with an iron rod gruesomely embedded in its head. The act, committed in broad daylight on the busy Manewada-Besa Road around...
Angry farmers protest Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway, halt land measurement
Banda/Nagpur: Tempers flared in Banda on Wednesday when agitated farmers confronted officials from the Land Records Department who had arrived for a land survey as part of the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway project. The farmers accused the officials of carrying...
Shalarth ID scam: SIT nabs former Deputy Director of Education Anil Pardhi in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major development in the Shalarth ID scam that has shaken the Education Department in Nagpur, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday arrested former Deputy Director of Education Anil Pardhi. The arrest follows a significant breakthrough a...
Sudden Rainstorm Batters Nagpur, Uproots Trees & Floods Roads
Nagpur: A sudden and intense rainstorm accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms disrupted daily life in Nagpur on Wednesday evening, leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls, and widespread inconvenience across the city. The Regional Meteorological Department had issued a forecast earlier in...
HC to Urban Dept: Decide Katol Plan in 3 Months or Face Action
Nagpur: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has issued a strict ultimatum to the Principal Secretary of the Maharashtra Urban Development Department, directing that a decision be made within three months regarding a long-pending proposal to amend the...
Exhibition Centre on Land Reserved for Public Amenities and No Development Zone: Thakre
Nagpur: While government agencies are demolishing the homes of poor and cracking down on small hawkers, the same authorities are constructing an Exhibition Centre at Dabha—on land reserved for public amenities and declared a No Development Zone by Defence Establishment—without...
Chilling act: School principal makes poison watching Google, kills husband in Yavatmal
Yavatmal: In a chilling case that has stunned the education fraternity in Yavatmal, a 23-year-old school principal has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband to death and then roping in three of her minor tuition students to help dispose...
Hiding Caste Facts: HC Imposes ₹10,000 Fine, Dismisses Petition
Nagpur: In a significant judgment, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition filed by Murlidhar Khadge—an employee of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)—for concealing crucial facts related to his caste claim. The court also imposed a...
Sitabuldi Encroachment to Face Stern Action: NMC Warns Shopkeepers
Nagpur: In a decisive move to tackle encroachment and improve traffic flow, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in coordination with Nagpur Police, conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Sitabuldi Main Road. The civic body has issued a clear warning to shopkeepers:...
Nagpur’s Dr Rajshree Jain enters India Book of Records for rare stamp feat
Nagpur: Dr Rajshree Jain, a 67-year-old international swimmer from Nagpur, has earned a place in the prestigious India Book of Records 2025 edition for her unique and extensive collection of Indian stamp First Day Covers. Her achievement has not only...
Symbiosis Law Student Suspended Over Operation Sindoor Post; HC Orders Probe by May 25
Nagpur: A final-year LLB student of Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, has been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly posting content on her official Instagram handle that contradicted the Government of India’s official statement regarding “Operation Sindoor” and for other disciplinary...
Rs 155 cr scam in Nagpur: Raids at Bunty Shahu’s office uncovers web of bogus firms, money-laundering
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough in the Rs 155 crore financial fraud case, the Crime Branch of Nagpur Police on Tuesday raided the office of prime accused Santosh alias Bunty Rampal Shahu and exposed a sprawling racket involving shell companies,...
Jagruti Housing Coop Society organises Golden Jubilee ceremony, felicitation
Nagpur: The Jagruti Griha Nirman Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, Nagpur, recently marked a significant milestone -- completing 50 successful years since its establishment. To celebrate this achievement, as well as the occasion of the International Year 2025, a grand Golden Jubilee...
Treat for eyes: Spectacular Solar Halo captured over Nagpur skies
Nagpur: In a moment that left sky-gazers awestruck, a rare and dazzling atmospheric phenomenon appeared over the skies of Nagpur on May 21, 2025. A spectacular halo encircled the sun, creating a celestial ring of light that many described as...
NMC earns crores from birth & death certificates, but citizens bear the brunt for its failures
Nagpur: At a time when Nagpurians struggle to access even basic civic services, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has quietly raked in over Rs 2.5 crore in just three years — by issuing something as fundamental as birth and death...
Nagpur police file chargesheet within 2 hours in molestation case
Nagpur: In a rare instance of swift action, Sadar Police in Nagpur filed a chargesheet just two hours after arresting a 47-year-old man accused of molesting a female relative over a prolonged period. The accused, Mohammad Ashpak Nazir Sheikh, a resident...
Honest act: Mazi Metro staff win hearts by returning woman’s lost purse
Nagpur: In an inspiring act that restores faith in humanity, the ever-vigilant team of Nagpur’s Mazi Metro came to the rescue of a distraught woman by returning her lost purse -- packed with gold jewellery worth nearly Rs 1 lakh...
OCW Implements Digital Twin Technology to Enhance Water Network Management in Nagpur…
Nagpur:, OCW has introduced Digital Twin technology as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening water infrastructure and service delivery for the residents of Nagpur. This advanced system consolidates all operational data into a unified digital platform, offering a comprehensive,...
Good news: 8 more coaches to be added to Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Exp
Nagpur: The Indian Railways has decided to add 8 more coaches to the Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express, increasing its capacity from 8 to 16 coaches. This decision was made in response to increased passenger demand and congestion, with many passengers...
Drones, sniffer dogs search missing Nagpur woman near LoC in Kargil
Nagpur: In a dramatic cross-border mystery, Kargil police -- backed by multiple agencies -- have intensified efforts to locate Sunita, a 43-year-old woman from Nagpur who mysteriously disappeared from Hundermaan, a remote village near the Line of Control (LoC), on...
Smart move or speed bump: No parking, no car – Maharashtra’s new rule for vehicle buyers
Nagpur: In a significant move to unclog the streets of Maharashtra’s bustling cities, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced a bold new step: No proof of parking, no vehicle registration. The announcement came after a high-level meeting to chart out the...
