Retired Government Employee Killed in Robbery Attack in Koradi, Nagpur*
Nagpur: A shocking murder case has come to light in Durga Nagar, under the jurisdiction of Koradi Police Station. On Tuesday, February 25, a 66-year-old retired government employee was killed in an attack by a robber at his residence. The...
Nagpur Police bust drug peddlers using auto-rickshaw to sell MD powder
Nagpur: In an attempt to outsmart law enforcement, three drug peddlers were found using an auto-rickshaw as a moving drug den to sell Mephedrone (MD) powder in Nagpur. However, their plan was foiled when Yashodhara Nagar Police intercepted them during...
Two unauthorized RMC plants spark controversy in Nagpur: Environmental violations ignored?
Nagpur: Two Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants operating without the mandatory clearance from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) have sparked controversy in Nagpur. Located near Mankapur Sports Complex and MHADA Colony on Cotton Market Road, these plants are allegedly...
Bawankule orders action on unauthorized layouts in Umarkhed, Yavatmal
Nagpur/Yavatmal: The local revenue administration had imposed fines of over ₹5 crore on holders of unauthorized layouts in Sections 1 and 2 of Umarkhed in Yavatmal following complaints. However, even after a year, the authorities have neither recovered the fines...
Big deal: Adani set to acquire Reliance’s Vidarbha Power plant near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major development, Adani Power on Monday received approval from the Committee of Creditors for acquiring the 600 MW Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd (VIPL) plant at MIDC Industrial Area, Butibori, Nagpur. Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance...
Fadnavis cracks whip on ‘fixers,’ rejects corrupt candidates for PA, OSD posts
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a firm stance against the appointment of individuals with questionable credentials as Personal Assistants (PAs) and Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) to Cabinet Ministers. He announced on Monday that he has cleared...
Relief for traders: Maha Govt abolishes LBT Department, CAMIT, NVCC hail move
Nagpur: Leading trade associations in Nagpur including CAMIT and NVCC have welcomed the Maharashtra Government’s decision to close the LBT Department across all Municipal Corporations of the State by April 30, 2025. The Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry and Trade...
Hit-and-run: Infant killed, mother injured in Shanti Nagar, Nagpur
Nagpur: A reckless car driver rammed into a family riding a two-wheeler and injured the husband, wife, and their two children, before fleeing the scene. In the mishap, a 10-month-old boy lost his life while his mother was seriously injured...
Dr Vipin Itankar adjudged Best District Collector in Nagpur Division
Nagpur: The Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar has been adjudged as the ‘Best District Collector’ in Nagpur Division by Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR). The Commission has selected Dr Itankar for its ‘Child Friendly Award 2024’....
Good news: Farmers in Maharashtra to get Rs 3000 more under Kisan Sanman Nidhi Yojana: CM
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Government will provide an additional amount of Rs 3,000 to farmers under its NaMo Shetkari Sanman Nidhi Yojana. This will be in addition to the present level of Rs 6,000. The farmers in Maharashtra also get Rs...
NMC Seizes Two Floors of Empress Mall Over Unpaid Property Tax
Nagpur:In a bid to recover outstanding property tax dues, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) seized two floors of Empress Mall on Monday. The total dues amounting to ₹42,42,882 led to the issuance and execution of a warrant by the Property...
Nagpur Rural Police Crack Down on Cricket Betting in Moving Cars
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal cricket betting, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Nagpur Rural Police arrested multiple bookies operating from moving vehicles during the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday. Superintendent of Police Dr. Harssh...
Three Assault Police Officer in Civil Lines After Late-Night Warning
Nagpur: A young woman and her two friends allegedly assaulted a police officer near Khokha Café in Civil Lines late Saturday night after he advised them to head home due to the late hour. The accused, identified as Swapnil...
Patanjali Mega Food and Herbal Park to be Inaugurated on March 9
Nagpur: The highly anticipated Patanjali Mega Food and Herbal Park, located in the MIHAN area of Butibori, is set to commence operations on March 9. The grand inauguration will be led by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin...
Nagpur’s Futala Lake Undergoes Survey After 100 Years Following Encroachment Allegations
Nagpur: After a century, the historic Futala Lake in Nagpur is undergoing a survey, which commenced on Monday. The decision to conduct the survey was made following rising concerns over encroachments near the lake and directives from Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar...
CM Fadnavis Assures No Impact on Domestic Consumers in Solar Power Tariff Proposal
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has provided clarification regarding a proposal sent to the Electricity Regulatory Commission concerning solar energy usage. As per the proposal, consumers using solar-based electricity between 6 PM and 9 AM would be required to...
Solar consumers to bear the brunt of rising power tariffs in Maharashtra: AIREA Director Saket Suri
Nagpur: Even as the general public is already reeling under the burden of rising electricity tariffs, solar energy users are now set to face the heat as well. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has proposed to buy...
Nagpur’s dreaded burglar strikes at bizman’s house in Kalamna, steals Rs 25 lakh booty
Nagpur: Valuables worth around Rs 25 lakh were stolen by a thief, suspected to be notorious housebreaker and criminal, Naresh Mahilange, from the house of a grocery merchant in Surya Nagar under Kalamna police jurisdiction in Nagpur. The theft occurred...
Wife, paramour arrested for man’s suicide in Nagpur
Nagpur: A 35-year-old woman was arrested by Mankapur police in Nagpur for abetting her husband's suicide last week at their residence in Godhni. It is learnt the woman was in an illicit relationship for the last couple of years, which...
A tiny masterpiece: VNIT student breaks records with Shivaji Maharaj’s painting on a leaf
Nagpur: In an awe-inspiring display of creativity, Shashank Basude, a fourth-year architecture student from Nagpur’s Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), has earned a spot in the India Book of Records for creating the smallest-ever painting of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...
Heritage International School hosts Open Silambam Championship 2025
Nagpur: Heritage International School buzzed with energy as it hosted the Open Silambam Championship 2025, showcasing exceptional young martial arts talent. Over 50 students from Nagpur's schools and clubs competed fiercely in Silambam disciplines, from Sub Junior to Senior levels....
