Rotary Club of Nagpur North Brings Joy to Special Children with Movie Screening

Nagpur - In a heart warming display of compassion and community spirit, the Rotary Club of Nagpur North, organized a special cinema screening of the inspirational film Sitaare Zameen Par for the children of Jeevandhara Praudh Matimandanchi Nivas (Hajaripahad, Nagpur),...

Nagpur’s master athletes shine in Sri Lanka

Nagpur: Master athletes of Nagpur excelled in the 38th Annual Open Championship held at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama, Sri Lanka. The meet was organised by Sri Lanka Masters Athletics Association. Athletes from Orange City competed in various events in different age...

Lawyer attacks Merchant Navy engineer over parking row in Nagpur

Nagpur: A Merchant Navy engineer was brutally attacked by a lawyer and his associates over a parking dispute in Nagpur. The incident took place on the night of July 11 in the Pratap Nagar area. The victim, Saurabh Surangalikar (44), a...

Snakebite cases surge in Nagpur: 134 incidents in a month, 34 venomous

Nagpur: As monsoon rains lash Nagpur, the city has witnessed a sharp surge in snakebite cases, with 134 incidents reported in just one month, including 34 venomous attacks involving snakes such as kraits, cobras, and Russell’s vipers. Thanks to the swift...

World Women’s Chess Cup: Nagpur’s Divya beats higher-ranked Zhu of China

Nagpur: Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh of Nagpur made a huge stride forward, defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup here on Wednesday. Divya was rejuvenated...

Nagpurians say ‘Yes’ to Aapli Bus: Record-breaking 1.54 lakh riders in a day on July 15!

  Nagpur: Public transport in the city is cruising ahead, quite literally,  as Nagpur’s Aapli Bus service recorded its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,54,728 commuters on Tuesday, July 15. The milestone marks a clear comeback for the city’s bus network, with...

Nagpur slips to 27th rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25

Nagpur: In a major setback to the city’s cleanliness mission, Nagpur has been ranked 27th among 40 cities with a population of over one million in the latest Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, results of which were announced by President Droupadi Murmu...

10 crore and counting: Nagpur’s Mazi Metro becomes city’s pulse with soaring ridership

Nagpur: What looks like a corporate CEO’s dream paycheck, 100,00,00,000, is actually the cumulative ridership figure that Nagpur Metro proudly clocked on Tuesday, July 15, marking a monumental milestone in the city’s urban transit journey. Since its launch in March...

Shocking Murder in Wathoda Area Again!

Nagpur: A sensational murder has once again shaken the Wathoda area under the jurisdiction of Wathoda Police Station. A security guard posted at a construction site near a petrol pump on Wathoda Road was brutally murdered during a robbery attempt,...

RBI Reveals 1.79 Lakh Bank Frauds Worth ₹36,361 Crore in FY 2024-25

Nagpur: In a major revelation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has disclosed that 1,79,269 cases of bank frauds, amounting to a massive ₹36,361.42 crore, were reported by commercial banks and All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) during the financial year...

Nagpur property dealer abducted by moneylender, aides over loan dispute; 4 held

Nagpur: In a shocking incident, a 40-year-old property dealer was allegedly abducted, held captive at a farmhouse, and brutally assaulted by a moneylender and his associates in a bid to forcefully take over his mortgaged property. The Hudkeshwar police have...

Ex-MECL officer duped of Rs 24 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam in Nagpur

Nagpur: A retired officer of the Mineral Exploration Corporation of India (MECL), Vijay Pathak, was cheated of Rs 24 lakh by a cyber fraudster who threatened him with a “digital house arrest.” The incident has been reported by the cyber...

Nagpur News Today – July 15: Crime Crackdowns, Infrastructure Push, and Civic Action Drive City Updates

From metro milestones to police crackdowns — here are the top developments from Nagpur Crime & Law Enforcement

• Jail Inmate Suicide: A 54-year-old prisoner serving a life sentence at Nagpur Central Jail died by suicide on the morning of July 15. Sources...

Life-Term Prisoner Ends Life in Nagpur Jail; Used Elastic to Make Noose

Nagpur: A wave of panic gripped the Nagpur Central Jail on Tuesday morning after a 54-year-old inmate serving a life sentence died by suicide. The deceased has been identified as Tulsiram Shende, a resident of Gondia district, who was convicted...

Woman Caught Trying to Steal Ring at Rokde Jewellers

Nagpur: In an unexpected turn of events, a woman was caught on CCTV at the renowned Rokde Jewellers showroom in Nagpur quietly slipping a ring into her trouser pocket during a sales interaction. The incident took place on Tuesday and...

NMC Cracks Down on Road Encroachments: Over 7,000 Penalized in Six Months

Nagpur: In an ongoing drive to reduce disruptions to public transport, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) nuisance detection squad has taken strict action against individuals blocking public roads for private use. From January 1 to June 30, the NMC has...

Nagpur’s Dr Khalatkar conferred with prestigious Dr B C Roy Award

Nagpur: The Dr B C Roy National Award, most prestigious recognition in the field of medicine in India, considered as Padma award of medical field, was conferred upon National President of Indian Academy of Paediatricians Dr Vasant Khalatkar of...

Honest act: Nagpur Metro guard returns bag with Rs 3.5 lakh valuables

Nagpur: Rohan Shyamrao Gaikwad, a security guard at Nagpur’s Cotton Market Metro Station, has been honoured for his honesty after returning a lost bag containing valuables worth Rs 3.5 lakh. The incident occured on June 7, when Gaikwad found a bag...

NMC gears up to resurface 260 roads across Nagpur ahead of festivals

Nagpur: In a proactive step to address the city's deteriorating road infrastructure post-monsoon and ahead of the upcoming festive season, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has greenlit a massive Rs 14.46 crore road resurfacing plan covering 260 roads across 10...

Glow and pay: NMC to enforce licence fees on shop boards over 20 sqft

Nagpur: In a decisive move that could affect thousands of shops and commercial outlets across the city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is gearing up to levy monthly licence fees on all shop signage boards larger than 20 square feet,...