SMHRC’s Surgical Expertise Shines in Complex Breast Cancer Treatment
In just three years, Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Centre (SMHRC) based in Wanadongri, Nagpur has grown from a 450-bed facility to a 1020-bedded multi-super speciality hospital, emerging as a beacon of affordable and accessible healthcare for the underserved populace...
Ambazari Lake not a notified wetland, Collector tells High Court
Nagpur: In a significant development in the Ambazari flood PIL, the Nagpur district administration on Wednesday informed the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court that Ambazari Lake does not qualify as a notified wetland under Central Government norms. The...
Ganeshotsav declared as Maharashtra state festival
The public Ganeshotsav, a tradition over 100 years old, has been officially declared as the "Maharashtra State Festival". The announcement was made in the Legislative Assembly by the state's minister of cultural affairs, Ashish Shelar, on Thursday, a press note...
NMC’s MSU to act as key coordinator for Nagpur’s public health surveillance
Nagpur: The Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to play a crucial coordinating role in strengthening the city’s public health framework. With a focus on safeguarding citizens from various diseases, the MSU will work...
Man attacks on-duty cop after being caught drinking in car in Dhantoli, Nagpur
Nagpur: A 28-year-old man created a major ruckus and attempted to assault on-duty police personnel after being caught consuming alcohol inside a parked car near a fish shop in the Dhantoli area of Nagpur on Tuesday night. The incident has...
Nagpur Police Launch ‘Operation U-Turn’ to Combat Drunk Driving, Marking 21% Drop in Road Fatalities
Strict enforcement, awareness campaigns, and real-time traffic action define the new initiative to enhance road safety in Nagpur Nagpur –In a determined effort to enhance road safety, Nagpur City Police has rolled out a focused enforcement campaign titled ‘Operation U-Turn’, aimed...
Drinking water supply to be hit in East, North Nagpur
Nagpur: Supply of drinking water from Kanhan River will be affected due to flooding of the intake wells. Nearly the entire East and North Nagpur and parts of South Nagpur would face water crunch till conditions improve. A release by Orange...
Nagpur’s Divya gets direct 2nd round entry in World Women’s Chess Cup in Georgia
Nagpur: Woman Grandmaster Nagpur’s Divya Deshmukh has been given a direct entry into the second round of the prestigious World Women’s Chess Cup 2025 under way at Batumi in Georgia. The tournament got under way on Tuesday. In her second round...
Olympic shooters Rathore, Anjali Bhagwat to speak on ‘Sports as a Career’ in Nagpur
Nagpur: A host of international athletes will be the guest speakers during the one day seminar on ‘Sports as a Career’ which will be organised by Vidarbha Adventure Association (VAA) on July 26. The seminar will be held at Kavivarya...
‘Every Shakha member contributes to Hindu Rashtra’: RSS chief Dr Bhagwat
Nagpur: "Every individual who attends a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakha -- participates in activities, plays games, and undergoes training -- contributes to the Hindu Rashtra in his own unique way," said RSS Sarsanghachalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday. Emphasizing...
Crime takes a hit in Nagpur’s Zone 5 in six months under tight policing
Nagpur: The Nagpur Police's Zone 5 has reported significant achievements across a range of enforcement and outreach operations between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Under the leadership of senior officers and zonal police stations, multiple drives were conducted to...
Ambazari, Gorewada lakes on verge of overflow; fears of 2023-like flash floods resurface
Nagpur: Continuous rainfall over the past three days has pushed water levels in Nagpur’s two major lakes — Ambazari and Gorewada — dangerously close to their overflow limits, reigniting fears of a repeat of the catastrophic flash floods of...
Pruthviraj Taekwondo Centre Shines at 4th Nagpur District Championship
Nagpur: Students from the Pruthviraj Taekwondo Excellence Centre delivered an outstanding performance at the 4th Nagpur District Taekwondo Championship, securing a total of seven medals, including three golds, one silver, and three bronzes. The event was organized by the Nagpur District...
Nagpur News Today: Monsoon Mayhem, Crime Crackdowns, and Power Sector Unrest
Looking for the latest news from Nagpur? Below are the top developments reported in the last 24 hours, covering weather disruptions, civic updates, crime, education, and major business news.
Weather and Flood Disruptions
- Torrential Rainfall Hits Record: Nagpur received 202.4 mm...
High Court Seeks Affidavit on Surabardi Lake Encroachment Within a Week
Nagpur — The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed concerned government departments to submit an affidavit within a week regarding encroachments around Surabardi Lake, located on Amravati Road. The directive came during a hearing presided over by...
Vivekananda Memorial Not Linked to Nagpur Floods: CWPRS Report Clears Structure
Nagpur: The Swami Vivekananda Memorial near Ambazari Dam has been officially cleared of any role in the recent flooding incidents in Nagpur, according to a detailed technical report by the Central Water and Power Research Institute (CWPRS), Pune. The Nagpur Municipal...
Nagpur Rains: One Dead, One Missing, 71 Villages Cut Off Amid Torrential Downpour
Nagpur – At least one person has died and another remains missing as torrential rains continue to lash Nagpur district, leaving 71 villages cut off and several roads submerged, officials said on Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Nagpur...
‘Pustak Parikrama’ rolls into Nagpur, kindles reading habit among students
Nagpur: In the lead-up to the much-anticipated Nagpur Book Festival set to be held from November 22 to 30 at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur, the National Book Trust (NBT) -- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of...
NMC launches Computer Lab on Wheels for its school students
Nagpur: In a transformative step to promote digital literacy among students at the schools run by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), a new initiative -- Wings Fly High-Mobile Computer Education Bus Lab -- was launched at Pardi Marathi Upper Primary School...
Three with MD powder worth Rs 3.8 lakh arrested in Mankapur, Nagpur
Nagpur: Mankapur Police in Nagpur arrested three persons with a large quantity of Mephedrone (MD) powder early Tuesday morning. Acting on reliable information, the police laid a trap at Hotel Divine on Mankapur Ring Road around 3.45 am. A search was...
Shocking: Newly built bridge in Nagpur’s Gavlipura sinks before inauguration
Nagpur: In a shocking incident exposing the shoddy quality of public infrastructure, a portion of a newly constructed bridge in Gavlipura, Yadav Nagar area of Nagpur, has sunk even before it was opened for traffic. Heavy rainfall in the past...
