Youth Congress workers detained during protest march towards Gadkari residence
Nagpur: Tension prevailed in Mahal after Maharashtra Youth Congress workers attempted to march towards Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence, popularly known as Gadkari Wada in Mahal, to stage a protest against the E20 fuel policy. The protesters, raising slogans against...
Drug mafia tightens grip on Nagpur, threatens an entire generation
Nagpur: Nagpur is no longer battling isolated incidents of drug trafficking—it is confronting an expanding narcotics network that is steadily tightening its grip on the city. The greatest concern today is not merely that drugs are being sold, but that...
1.3 kg ganja seized in Nagpur, one arrested; hunt on for wanted offender
Nagpur: Continuing its crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Nagpur Police Crime Branch's Anti-Narcotics Cell (NDPS Cell) seized 1.3 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 32,500 and arrested one accused during a raid in the Sakkardara area. Police are also...
Rs 4.24-crore PMU deal: Is NMC making its own officials mere showpieces?
Nagpur: The BJP's return to power in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) after four years of administrator rule had raised hopes of faster decision-making, stronger governance and improved civic services. Instead, the civic administration appears to be moving in the...
Son Dies, Mother Critical After Suspected Suicide Attempt
Nagpur: A heartbreaking incident has come to light from the New Kamptee police station limits in Nagpur, where a mother and son allegedly attempted suicide following a family dispute. The son was found dead inside their residence, while the mother...
Video: Depositors Storm Nirmal Ujjwal Promoter’s Residence, Demand Their Money Back
Nagpur: Tension flared in Nagpur on Saturday after a large group of depositors of Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Cooperative Society reached the residence of the society's founder, Pramod Manmode, demanding the return of their hard-earned savings. The protesters, many of whom had...
Chain-Snatching Gang Strikes Thrice in a Day in Nagpur
Nagpur: A suspected chain-snatching gang created panic in Nagpur after carrying out three separate snatching incidents in a single day. The crimes were reported under the Sakkardara, Hudkeshwar, and Beltarodi Police Station limits. In all three cases, two unidentified men...
TB Patient Found Dead on Beltarodi Road After Blood Vomiting
Nagpur: A 47-year-old man was found dead near Renuka Vihar Colony on Beltarodi Road under the Ajni Police Station limits on Saturday morning, creating a brief commotion in the area. Police rushed to the spot and initiated an inquiry. Preliminary...
History-Sheeter Escapes Police Custody After Attempt to Murder Arrest
Nagpur: In a major embarrassment for the police, a history-sheeter arrested in an attempt-to-murder case escaped from police custody at Gittikhadan Police Station. The accused, Ashish Wilson, had been arrested by Crime Branch Unit-2, but managed to flee during paperwork...
Nagpur Police Bust Fake Bride Gang
Nagpur: The Nagpur Police have busted a fake bride gang that allegedly cheated marriage seekers by promising weddings and then fleeing with cash and jewellery. Two women have been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace other members of the...
Nagpur Begins Mega Plantation Drive to Plant 10 Lakh Trees
Nagpur: A month-long mega tree plantation campaign aimed at increasing Nagpur's green cover and promoting environmental conservation was inaugurated on Saturday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Lok Bhavan. The campaign, jointly organised by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), Nagpur Improvement...
Midnight Fire Guts Grocery Store Near Cotton Market
Nagpur: A major fire broke out at Sadguru Sales, a grocery store located near the Cotton Market Metro Station, late on Friday night. Prompt action by the Fire and Emergency Services, which reached the spot within two minutes of receiving...
Fake Marriage Racket Exposed in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Tehsil Police have busted a 'loot bride' gang that allegedly targeted unmarried men by luring them with promises of marriage before robbing them of cash and valuables. Two women, identified as Namrata Malviya and the alleged mastermind Rani...
नागपूरसह विदर्भात जुलै महिन्यात पावसाची दमदार हजेरी; सरासरीपेक्षा २१ टक्के अधिक वर्षाव
नागपूर : जुलै २०२६ मध्ये मान्सूनने विदर्भात दमदार पुनरागमन करत सर्वदूर मुसळधार पाऊस बरसवला. हवामान विभागाच्या आकडेवारीनुसार, विदर्भात जुलै महिन्यात ३७४.१ मिमी पावसाची नोंद झाली असून, ही सरासरी ३०९.३ मिमीच्या तुलनेत २१ टक्के अधिक आहे. अमरावती वगळता विदर्भातील उर्वरित ११ जिल्यांत...
Vidarbha Records 21% Above-Normal Rainfall in July; Nagpur Also Receives Excess Showers
Nagpur: The southwest monsoon made a strong comeback across Vidarbha in July 2026, bringing widespread and heavy rainfall throughout the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Vidarbha received 374.1 mm of rainfall during July, which is 21% above...
Nagpur’s Social Elite Celebrate a New Chapter as Rokde Jewellers Unveils Its Rebranded Identity
Rokde Family Nagpur: An evening of elegance, celebration and timeless craftsmanship unfolded at Eden Greenz as Rokde Jewellers hosted an exclusive soirée to mark a significant milestone in its journey-the unveiling of its refreshed brand identity and all-new logo. The grand...
RTI EXCLUSIVE: Crores Spent on Drain Cleaning, So Why Does Nagpur Still Flood Every Monsoon?
Nagpur : Every monsoon, Nagpur witnesses the same scenes—waterlogged roads, flooded homes and shops, traffic chaos, and disrupted daily life. While heavy rainfall is often blamed, a Right to Information (RTI) response has raised fresh questions about the city's drainage management...
Smart City Mission Ends, But Nagpur’s Challenges Are Just Beginning
Representational Pic Nagpur: The curtains may have come down on the Government of India's flagship Smart Cities Mission, but in Nagpur, the story is far from over. While the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that spearheaded the city's transformation is winding...
EMPACT 2.0 to Bring India’s Leading Emergency Medicine Experts to Nagpur
Nagpur: The Department of Emergency Medicine & Trauma at KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur, is set to host EMPACT 2.0 (Emergency Medicine Practice Advancing Clinical Transformation) on August 1–2, 2026, bringing together some of the country's most renowned experts in emergency medicine,...
Nagpur Rooftop Parties Under Excise Scanner
Nagpur: With Friendship Day celebrations around the corner, rooftop restaurants, bars, and lounges across Nagpur are witnessing a surge in party bookings and promotional offers. However, amid the festivities, the Maharashtra State Excise Department has issued a stern warning against serving...
Man Booked in Nagpur for Allegedly Molesting Woman on False Promise of Marriage
Nagpur: A man has been booked by Bajaj Nagar Police in Nagpur for allegedly molesting a woman after luring her to a secluded location on the false promise of marriage. According to police, the 34-year-old complainant came in contact with the...
