A Farmer’s Death, A System’s Failure – Who Will Answer?
The death of farmer Vinod Pawar during a ‘Jal Samadhi’ protest in Buldhana district is not just a personal tragedy – it is an indictment of the State’s failure. Pawar jumped into a river demanding something as basic as a road, and 30...
Nagpur’s Gallant Brothers: Group Captain Vishwas Jamkar Honoured in Operation Sindoor
Nagpur: Group Captain Vishwas Jamkar, hailing from Nagpur, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Mention in Despatches’ (M-in-D) for his exemplary leadership during Operation Sindoor. The honour was announced by the Ministry of Defence on the eve of Independence Day in...
₹520 Crore Property Registry Scam Unearthed in Nagpur and Buldhana
Nagpur: The Income Tax Department’s Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Wing has exposed a major case of undervalued property registrations at the Sakkardara Sub-Registrar Office (Nagpur) and in Buldhana district. The probe revealed that transactions worth nearly ₹520 crore were registered...
Nagpur Police Crack Down on Underage Driving: Parents Face Legal Action
Nagpur: In a decisive move to curb the rising menace of underage driving, Nagpur City Traffic Police launched a special enforcement drive on Saturday. The operation targeted parents who allowed minors to take control of vehicles, as well as other major...
Nagpur News Update: From Station Modernization to Leopard Scares and Political Buzz
Here are today’s top headlines and current events from Nagpur as of August 17, 2025 — ranging from major infrastructure developments and wildlife concerns to crime, politics, sports, and community stories.
Major Headlines
- Nagpur Station Modernization: The ₹488 crore redevelopment under...
Nagpur Police Commissioner Chairs Meeting on Stray Dog Control Measures
Nagpur: To address the rising issue of stray dogs in the city, the administration is preparing to take concrete measures. During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, the court observed...
ICAI Celebrates 79th Independence Day and Holds 445th Council Meeting in Pahalgam; Stands in Solidarity with the People of Jammu & Kashmir and the Armed Forces
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated the 79th Independence Day in Pahalgam with the people of Kashmir, standing in solidarity with the Armed Forces and reaffirming its commitment to the citizens of Jammu & Kashmir. In a...
Shalarth ID scam: Mastermind Waghmare nabbed after 4 months on the run
Nagpur: The Nagpur Cyber Police have arrested Nilesh Waghmare (50), the alleged mastermind behind the multi-crore Shalarth ID scam, after he remained absconding for over four months. A resident of Vasudeo Nagar on Hingna Road, Waghmare was working as Superintendent...
Leopard Panic in Nagpur’s Dabha Area; Dog Mauled Inside Sampat Housing Society
Fear grips residents Nagpur: Panic has spread among residents of the Dabha area in Nagpur as leopard sightings continue to increase. A chilling incident was reported from Sampat Housing Society, where a leopard attacked and killed a dog. The dramatic...
Video: Nagpur’s ₹2-Crore Smart City Kiosks Rot Away as Costly Failures
Nagpur: Nagpur’s ambitious Smart City initiative has once again drawn criticism, this time for its failed experiment with high-tech kiosks. In July 2019, the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable Development Corporation Limited (NSSDCL) proudly rolled out 65 Smart City kiosks across prominent...
Inspiring rise: Once abandoned at railway station, blind Mala joins Nagpur Collectorate
Nagpur: Life has come full circle for Mala, a girl once left abandoned as a frail infant at a railway station dustbin, who has now scripted history by securing a government post as Revenue Assistant at the Nagpur District Collectorate. Blind...
GWCET Celebrates 79th Independence Day
The NSS and Sports Unit of Govindrao Wanjari College of Engineering and Technology celebrated Independence Day with unprecedented enthusiasm. India completed 79 years of independence and celebrated the 79th Independence Day under the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to commemorate independence....
Nagpur’s Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Controversy; Professor Terminated After Asking for Salary, Principal Reacts
Nagpur: Tension has escalated at Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Nandanvan, Nagpur, following a dispute between the faculty and the administration. Professor Dr. Prafull Wadichar was removed from his post after repeatedly demanding pending salary, triggering widespread uproar. A concern...
Top Cop defends ban on private buses as corrective step to ease Nagpur’s traffic woes
Nagpur: Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal on Friday strongly defended the controversial decision to bar private luxury buses from offering parking, pick-up, and drop facilities on roads within the Inner Ring Road between 8 am and 10 pm, calling it...
Trade & Industry hailed PM Modi announcement of bringing reforms in GST
Prime Minister Modi’s announcement of sweeping GST reforms has received great applause from trading community of the Country which feels that it is a landmark step towards easing the tax burden on common citizens and boosting consumption. The move to...
Shri Kalgidhar Satsang Mandal celebrates Janmashtmi with religious fervour
Nagpur. On the occasion of Shri Krishna's Avtar Diwas Shri Kalgidhar Satsang Mandal organised Gurbani Kirtan from Dasam Granth written by Shri Guru Gobind Singh. Dada Madhavdas Mamtani 'Vakil Sahib', enlightened thousands of devotees present about life of Shri Krishna...
Over 27,000 Nagpurians visit Sitabuldi Fort on Independence Day
Nagpur: The historic Sitabuldi Fort in the heart of Nagpur City witnessed a massive turnout on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, with as many as 27,632 visitors thronging the site on August 15. The Fort, located inside the Uttar...
Bike stunt backfires: Saoner MLA Ashish Deshmukh fined Rs 2,500
Nagpur: BJP MLA from Saoner Ashish Deshmukh has been fined Rs 2,500 for riding a bike without a helmet at a Tiranga Rally on Wednesday. Nagpur Rural Police issued the challan to the MLA on Thursday for violating traffic...
PCE Students Celebrate ‘Suraksha Bandhan’ at CRPF Campus, Promoting Cyber Safety
Under the national-level initiative Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha conducted by Quick Heal Foundation, the Cyber Warriors Club of Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PCE), Nagpur, successfully organized the Suraksha Bandhan event at the CRPF campus, Hingna. During the program, Cyber Warrior...
Sowing Seeds of Patriotism: ‘Little Millennium Preschool Surendra Nagar’ Branch’s Students Meet Police Heroes
In a unique celebration of Independence Day, students of Playgroup, Nursery & Kindergarten from 'Little Millennium Preschool & Daycare - Surendra Nagar', visited Bajaj Nagar Police Station meeting the real Heroes. The students presented a heartfelt performance of "Nanha Munna...
Nagpur News Roundup: Independence Day Celebrations, Heavy Rains, Crime Busts, Gold Prices & Daily Horoscope
Nagpur: The city continues to witness a mix of celebration, challenges, and controversies following Independence Day events. From political protests and infrastructure concerns to health, environment, and crime cases, Nagpur remained in focus.
Recent Events & Developments
Political Events:- Nagpur marked Independence Day...
