Jai Shri Ram: Ramtek soaks in devotional bliss as Cultural Festival begins
Nagpur: The Ramtek Cultural Festival began with grandeur on Wednesday, January 22, with the staging of the mega play ‘Jai Shri Ram-Ramayana’. Written, produced, and directed by renowned actor Puneet Issar, the play captivated the audience and marked the inauguration...
NIT defends Food Plaza inside Savarkar Nagar Garden in city
Nagpur: The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has defended the partially constructed ‘Hunger Heaven Food Plaza’ within Veer Savarkar Nagar Garden on the Inner Ring Road, asserting that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from local residents is not mandatory for projects...
Nagpur man attempts suicide after wife bars him from meeting son
Nagpur: Distressed over his wife’s refusal to allow him to meet their son, a man attempted suicide in Savitribai Phule Nagar under the Ajni Police Station limits in Nagpur on Tuesday. This was the second suicide attempt by the man....
NMC’s massive anti-encroachment drive, key markets targeted
Nagpur: In a sweeping anti-encroachment drive on Tuesday, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) targeted prominent market areas across the city, clearing roads and footpaths of unauthorized stalls and structures. The operation covered bustling zones like Mahal, Sitabuldi, Itwari, and Dharampeth,...
Nagpur University awards PhD to Pooja Hirwade in Fine Arts with specialisation Bharatnatyam
Nagpur : City’s young Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dancer Pooja Hirwade has been conferred PhD by RTM Nagpur University for her research in fine arts with Bharatnatyam as specialisation. She completed her doctoral study at PGTD Fine Arts, RTM Nagpur University in...
Miracle: Nagpur Rural cop escapes jaw of death after suicide bid at SP’s bungalow
Nagpur: A police constable who attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at the bungalow of Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Harssh Poddar in Jamtha is now out of danger, confirmed SP Poddar on Tuesday, January 21....
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav: Dhyanchand SA lifts hockey title
Nagpur: Sakib Rahim and Rahul Kalakotti Jr scored a brace each as Dhyanchand Sports Academy thrashed Eagle Sports by four goals to nil in the final of the hockey event during Khasdar Krida Mahotsav at Vidarbha Hockey Association ground in...
Ex-Maharashtra Homeguards DGP Dr Upadhyay conducts workshop on stress management
Nagpur: Dr. Bhushan Kumar Upadhyay, IPS, former Commissioner of Police, Nagpur, and Director General of Police, Maharashtra Homeguards and Civil Defence, led an engaging two-hour workshop on Stress Management and Emotional Intelligence at Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, near Nagpur,...
Woman killed, six hurt as marriage party car rams road divider on Samruddhi E’Way
Nagpur: A marriage party’s car returning from a wedding met with a road accident on Samruddhi Mahamarg which resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to six others, including the driver. The accident occurred under the jurisdiction of...
Mega play Ramayana to mark Day-1 of Ramtek Sanskrutik Mahotsava on Jan 22
Nagpur: January 22 marks the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla Mandir in Ayodhya, and the Vidarbha region is all set to join in the celebrations with fervour and grandeur. From the much-anticipated ‘Ramtek Paryatan va...
Jewellery worth Rs 2 lakh stolen from Puja Ghar in Hudkeshwar, Nagpur
Nagpur: Jewellery worth Rs two lakh kept in a plastic basket near Puja Ghar of a house was stolen from Hudkeshwar Police Station area. The theft took place at the house of Gunwant Laxmanrao Dongre (76), a resident of Vidnyan Nagar...
Masterminds behind Nagpur gangster’s murder nabbed after 20-day hunt
Nagpur: A relentless 20-day operation by the Khaparkheda Police culminated in the arrest of two key conspirators behind the brutal murder of gangster Pawan Hiranwar, a resident of Nagpur’s Kachipura area. The duo, identified as Gulnawaz alias Shaikhu Ijaj Khan (34)...
Sonu Sood Surprises Nagpur Police at Special Fateh Movie Screening Organized by Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Singhal
Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singhal Organizes Screening of Fateh Movie; Actor Sonu Sood Surprises Officers with a Personal Visit. Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singhal, known for his innovative "Single Pattern" initiatives aimed at reducing stress among police...
‘SPORTS ODYSSEY’ – GRADES PRE-NURSERY & NURSERY (DAY 1)
‘Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream and a vision.' Celebrating the Spirit of India, a thrilling sports week, Sports Odyssey' was organised at Delhi Public School Kamptee Road, Nagpur, from 21st January...
CNG supply through pipeline connections in Nagpur on cards
Nagpur: Complementing the rapid infrastructure growth in Nagpur, the strategically located Orange City is all set to get a convenient and hassle-free alternative to traditional LPG cylinders. With the project of laying a gas pipeline from Mumbai to Nagpur along...
Bawankule discusses issue of encroachment on rural roads
Nagpur: A meeting was held at the Ministry of Revenue to address the issue of encroachment on rural roads in Maharashtra. Several rural roads have been encroached upon, causing difficulties to farmers to access their fields. Farmers filed many complaints...
IAS officer Dinesh Waghmare is new State Election Commissioner
Nagpur: Senior IAS officer Dinesh Waghmare was on Monday appointed as the State Election Commissioner of Maharashtra. The post had been lying vacant since the tenure of former State Election Commissioner UPS Madan ended in September 2024. The State Council of...
Nagpur grapples with rising garbage generation amid cleanliness challenges
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is witnessing a significant surge in daily garbage collection, jumping from 1,200 metric tonnes (MT) to 1,450 MT in a span of a few months. The spike, recorded in December 2024, underscores the mounting...
UP goons kidnap man in Nagpur, honour killing attempt foiled by alert cops
Nagpur: A shocking incident of an attempted honour killing unfolded in Nagpur on Sunday, when a young man was kidnapped by a group of men from Uttar Pradesh. The abduction, connected to a love marriage, occurred under the jurisdiction of...
Khasdar Krida Mahotsav: Latur wins twin titles in volleyball
Nagpur: Volleyball teams from Latur claimed twin titles in the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav competition held at Samarth Vyayam Shala ground in Nagpur. In the Under-21 boys section, Latur defeated Mumbai 25-18, 26-24, 25-22 while in Under-18 girls’ category, Latur stunned Pune...
Govt departments top NMC’s tax defaulters’ list with Rs 93.81 crore dues
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) finds itself battling a massive property tax backlog, with Maharashtra Government departments leading the list of defaulters. As of December 31, 2024, the total outstanding dues from property owners amount to ₹850 crore, with...
