From IIT to IPS: DCP Lohit Matani Opens Up in a Special Podcast
Nagpur’s Zone 1 Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lohit Matani, recently joined us for an exclusive podcast, and it’s nothing short of inspirational. An IPS officer from the 2014 batch of the Maharashtra cadre, Matani has an impressive academic background with...
Nagpur’s Pravin Patil appointed Bombay High Court judge
Nagpur: Advocate Pravin Patil, practising law in the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court, has been appointed as a judge of the Bombay High Court. His appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium, which included Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna,...
Father-son duo Udit & Aditya Narayan dazzle Ramtek Fest with soulful melodies
Nagpur: Aditya Narayan respectfully invited Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee Udit Narayan onto the stage with the phrase, 'Bade Miyan Toh Bade Miyan, Chhote Miyan Subhan Allah,' and the father-son duo instantly captivated the audience by performing the evergreen...
HSRP in Maharashtra: Why are they more expensive than other states?
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Government’s recent decision to make High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) mandatory for all vehicles purchased before April 1, 2019, has sparked criticism, particularly over the steep charges for these number plates. The directive, which requires over two...
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav: Ritik, Nidhi clinch gold medals in divyang marathon
Nagpur: The duo of Ritik Sonwane and Nidhi Tarare bagged gold medals in the marathon for divyangs in the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav on Thursday. Events for divyangs are in progress at the Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education in Hanuman...
No passing the buck, now: NMC now sole authority for maintenance, development of city roads
Nagpur: In a significant move, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken full control over the maintenance and development of all roads in the city. Gone are the days when the responsibility for potholes and other road-related issues was passed...
Nagpur’s iconic Kasturchand Park set to get Rs 8 crore revamp in style
Nagpur: The historic Kasturchand Park in Nagpur is set to undergo a Rs 8 crore makeover, including an amphitheatre, conservation, and restoration of the Grade-1 heritage Band Stand stone structure monument, as the State Public Works Department (PWD) has started...
MSEDCL detects power theft at 23 places in single day in North Nagpur
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) unearthed 23 cases of power theft in one locality in North Nagpur. To pare the losses, the State-run power company concentrated on areas with high power usage areas that however did not commensurate...
Massive Explosion in Ordnance Factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra: 8 Workers Killed
Bhandara/Nagpur: A major explosion has been reported at an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra, resulting in the tragic death of Eight workers. Initial reports suggest that several others have been injured in the incident. The blast occurred in the factory's...
Wardha biker girl thrashed by security officer in broad daylight, video goes viral
Nagpur/Wardha: Sudhir Kharkate, the Security Officer of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha, has been accused of assaulting and misbehaving with a girl from Wardha city. The victim, Ruchika Thakare, has filed a complaint at the Ramnagar Police Station, demanding...
HC frees man accused of raping minor daughter for 7 years over lack of evidence
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court recently overturned an Amravati POCSO court's conviction of a 43-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter for seven years citing lack of evidence. "It's true that in ordinary circumstances, a daughter...
Nagpur Police to organise Tiger Run Marathon in city on Jan 25
Nagpur: With aims to curb cyber crime and drug menace, and improve Police-Public relations, Nagpur City Police Department is organising its Tiger Run Marathon that will be held on Saturday, January 25. Around 12,000 runners are set to take part...
Nagpur duo duped of Rs 75 lakh in MBBS admission fraud
Nagpur: Two persons, including a woman, were duped of Rs 75 lakh on the pretext of securing admission to the MBBS course at Sri Lakshmi Narayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Puducherry, under the management quota. Lakadganj police have registered a...
MD powder worth ₹6.57 lakh seized in Nagpur’s Nandanvan; accused arrested
Nagpur: In a joint operation, Crime Branch Unit 5 and the Anti-Narcotics Squad of Nagpur Police apprehended a man in possession of MD powder worth ₹6.57 lakh within the jurisdiction of Nandanvan Police Station. The action took place near Galli...
Govt’s benefits will reach every citizen, asserts Revenue Minister Bawankule
Nagpur: "A Guardian Minister is not a mere figurehead but a crucial link between the government and administration. Every individual has a guardian, and I am committed to ensuring that the government’s schemes and benefits reach every citizen," declared Maharashtra’s...
Congress leader Chhotu Bhoyar arrested for Rs 3.41 cr coop society scam in Nagpur
Nagpur: Former Corporator and Congress leader Ravindra alias Chhotu Prabhakar Bhoyar was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW ) of Nagpur Police on Wednesday in connection with a scam of Rs 3.41 crore in the Poonam Urban Credit Cooperative...
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav: Maratha Lancers win triple crowns in kabaddi
Nagpur: Maratha Lancers kabaddi teams annexed triple titles during the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav in Nagpur. The teams claimed the titles in sub-junior boys and junior boys and senior women’s categories of the Vidarbha-level kabaddi tournament at the indoor stadium of...
Nagpur shaken: Two murders rock Sakkardara, Wathoda areas
Nagpur: The crime graph in Nagpur, the Second Capital of Maharashtra, continues to rise, leaving citizens alarmed. In a shocking development, two brutal murders occurred in the city on the night of January 22-23, jolting the residents of Sakkardara and...
Nagpur to become a lithium-ion battery hub with Rs 42,535-cr investment by Vardhaan
Nagpur: The World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos has proven to be a game-changer for Vidarbha, particularly Nagpur, as Maharashtra secured investment proposals worth Rs 69,000 crore. These investments, spearheaded by some of India's top industrial players, are expected...
On fast-track: Bawankule sets deadlines for Nagpur’s development projects
Nagpur: In a bid to fast-track Nagpur's infrastructure development, State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has issued strict directives to adhere to project deadlines and eliminate administrative bottlenecks. Chairing a high-level meeting at Mantralaya in Mumbai on Tuesday, the Minister emphasized...
Grim scenario: Two more tiger deaths reported in Vidarbha, toll rises to 11 in 2025
Nagpur: The year 2025 has begun on a grim note for big cats in Maharashtra, with two more tiger deaths reported in Vidarbha on Wednesday. These incidents have brought the total number of tiger deaths in the state to 11...
