Nagpur Court Cracks Down on Underage Driving, Woman Fined ₹32,500
Nagpur: In a strong action under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Motor Vehicle Court in Nagpur has convicted Manisha Rinkesh Borkar for allowing a minor to drive her vehicle. Judicial Magistrate First Class (Motor Vehicle Court) M.D. Birhari imposed a...
130-Year-Old Wall Collapses in Nagpur, Cars Crushed
Nagpur: A major incident occurred on Monday morning near Marwadi Colony in the Empress Mill area of Nagpur, when a 130-year-old boundary wall suddenly collapsed. At least five vehicles, including three cars parked nearby, were crushed under the debris. Fortunately,...
NMRDA, NBCC Join Hands to Build New Nagpur IBFC
Nagpur: The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, for the development of New Nagpur...
Nagpur: CPI Launches Mass Protest Against Smart Meters
Nagpur: The Communist Party of India (CPI) District Council has launched a mass movement in Nagpur against the installation of smart meters. On Sunday, September 7, CPI workers gathered near Bangladesh Police Chowki in Kamgar Nagar and staged a strong...
Accused in POCSO Case Dies at Nagpur District Court, Sparks Debate on Judicial Delays
Nagpur: A shocking incident unfolded this afternoon at the Nagpur District Court premises when Mahajan, an accused in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case, collapsed and died in the court’s washroom. Preliminary information suggests he suffered a sudden...
BJP MLA Sameer Meghe opposes proposed underground coal mining project in Dahegaon Gowari
Nagpur: BJP MLA from Hingna, Sameer Meghe, has raised strong objections to the proposed underground coal mining project at Dahegaon Gowari, to be undertaken by Ambuja Cement Limited, citing serious threats to the environment, agriculture, and the livelihood of local...
NMC to hear objections on draft ward structure for civic polls on Sept 9
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will hold a public hearing on September 9 to address objections raised over the draft ward structure prepared for the upcoming civic elections. According to officials, 115 objections have been received from citizens, political representatives,...
Truck crushes biker to death at Manewada Square, Nagpur
Nagpur: A speeding truck crushed to death a motorcycle rider at Manewada Square in Nagpur on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Arun Kondba Gaikwad (65), a resident of Mahakali Nagar, Besa, died before he could receive treatment. According to police, at...
11-year-old girl electrocuted by streetlight pole near Nagpur
Nagpur: Festive spirit turned into tragedy in Kalmeshwar near Nagpur on Saturday evening when an 11-year-old girl was electrocuted after coming in contact with a live wire from a streetlight pole during Ganesh Visarjan. The victim has been identified as Sonali...
Inspired by TV crime show, young woman turns robber, lands in police net in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a chilling case of life imitating television crime dramas, a 28-year-old woman attempted to play out a “Crime Patrol” episode in real life, only to land in police custody within hours. The accused, identified as Sapna Mayur Mendhe, a...
Nagpur-Delhi Flight Schedule Revised: Air India Shifts to Morning Departure
Nagpur: Good news for Nagpur passengers traveling to Delhi. Air India has revised the schedule of its Nagpur-Delhi-Nagpur flight service. Starting September 16, the evening flight will now operate in the morning hours from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.
New Schedule...
Clouds play spoilsport as Nagpurians miss rare Blood Moon eclipse
Nagpur: The highly awaited celestial spectacle of the Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Sunday night turned out to be a major disappointment for skywatchers in Nagpur, as thick cloud cover shrouded the event from start to finish. For weeks, astronomy...
Nagpur Explosives Department Under Fire After Multiple Factory Blasts
Nagpur: Nagpur, home to the country’s largest explosives department, is once again under the spotlight after a series of blasts at local explosive manufacturing units raised fresh questions over safety standards and departmental accountability. Despite being the central hub where top...
From Nagpur to Bangladesh: Domestic Help Arrested After ₹21 Lakh Theft
Nagpur: The Crime Branch of Nagpur Police has arrested a man who allegedly stole valuables worth over ₹21 lakh from the house of a city resident after securing employment with a fake identity. The accused, initially introduced as Raj Chakraborty, was...
Illegal Hookah Bar Busted at Zakir Patel Farm House in Kalmeshwar
Nagpur: The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Nagpur Rural Police raided a farmhouse in Kolhi village, Kalmeshwar, after receiving a tip-off about an illegal hookah business being run there. During the raid at Zakir Patel Farm House, police caught Mahesh Vasantrao...
Nagpur Police Bust Gambling Den at Hotel Brindavan Oyo, Four Arrested
Nagpur: Beltarodi Police raided Room No. 103, First Floor of Hotel Brindavan Oyo, Manish Nagar, and busted a gambling den, arresting four men. The accused were identified as:
- Mathew Varghese Philopoe (56), resident of Gagan City, Pipla Phata, Hudkeshwar
- Vijay Bhagwan...
Nagpur Businessman Duped of ₹25 Lakh in Power Company Job Scam
Nagpur: A 66-year-old businessman from Ramdaspeth has lodged a complaint with Bajaj Nagar Police after being duped of ₹25 lakh by two individuals who falsely promised to secure a top post and lucrative benefits in a government power company. The complainant,...
Nagpur Railway Station: Platform No. 5 Closed for 52 Days from September 8
Nagpur: As part of the ongoing upgradation of Nagpur Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat programme, platform no. 5 will remain closed for 52 days, starting September 8. The closure has been planned to facilitate the construction of a concourse...
Nagpur News: Solar Blast Probe, Ganesh Visarjan, Water Cut Alerts & New Nagpur Project
Nagpur begins the week grappling with the aftermath of a fatal industrial blast, civic challenges, and large-scale Ganesh Visarjan celebrations. While authorities investigate safety lapses at Solar Industries, the city also prepares for water supply disruptions and ambitious development projects...
Devotional Atmosphere Marks Ganesh Visarjan in Nagpur
Immersion Conducted Peacefully Under Civic Chief’s Supervision NMC Staff Deployed Round-the-Clock at Immersion Sites Strong Support from Police and Voluntary Organizations Nagpur: Amid chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (Come early next year, O Lord Ganesha), devotees bid farewell to...
Nagpur News: Solar Blast Toll Rises, Arun Gawli Freed, Ganesh Fest Preparations & University Rankings
Nagpur marked Sunday with a mix of industrial tragedy, crime updates, civic disruptions, and political statements. From the rising toll in the Solar plant blast to preparations for Ganesh festival immersions, and Nagpur University’s leap into the national top 100...
