Transfer Within 5 Days of Promotion Sparks Controversy in Local Fund Audit Department
Nagpur: A senior auditor posted at the Nagpur office of the Local Fund Audit Department was transferred to Chandrapur just five days after his promotion — a move that has now triggered a legal dispute. The officer, Praveen Bagde, has...
Shalarth ID scam effect: Education Deptt in turmoil, piles of files, no officers to sign
Nagpur: The Shalarth ID scam has thrown the State’s Education Department into turmoil, triggering a wave of daily revelations and disruptions in administrative functioning. In the aftermath of the scandal, senior officials have been stationed at the Pune headquarters, scrutinizing...
Murder convict arrested for thefts while out on parole in Nagpur
Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police have arrested a life-term convict who was found committing burglaries while out on parole. The accused, Shekhar Bhimrao Meshram (38), a resident of Chandan Nagar, Imambada, had been sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case in 2011....
Jitesh ignites the IPL: Vidarbha star powers RCB into top two with record-breaking blitz
Nagpur: It was only a matter of time before Jitesh Sharma set the IPL stage ablaze -- and on Tuesday night, the wait finally ended. The Vidarbha and India wicketkeeper-batter delivered a jaw-dropping unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls,...
PM Modi urged to name Nagpur Rly Station after Raje Raghuji Maharaj Bhosale-I
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra and one of India’s fastest-growing metropolises, Nagpur is currently witnessing rapid infrastructure development. From large-scale urban projects to the upgrading of transportation systems, the city is undergoing a transformative phase. Key hubs like Nagpur...
Big relief for farmers: Maha Govt waives farm land partition registration fee
Nagpur: In a major relief for farmers, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Revenue Department to waive the registration fee for documents related to the partition of agricultural land. The decision was taken during the Cabinet meeting. Until...
NMC poll: BJP faces challenges in booth committees despite 15 years of power in civic body
Nagpur: Even after holding power in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for 15 consecutive years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not in a completely favourable position across all wards. The party has created 2,158 booth-level units for organizational work,...
MSME power: IIM Nagpur roundtable sets bold vision for ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’
Nagpur: In a significant stride toward shaping India’s development blueprint, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur hosted a high-impact roundtable titled “MSME & Viksit Bharat @ 2047”, focusing on the strategic role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises...
MSEDCL appeals consumers to use toll-free numbers for power failure complaints
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has appealed to consumers to use toll-free numbers to lodge complaints about power failure. The Toll Free Nos. 1912/180 18002333435/ 18002123435 are operational 24x7 and the complaints registered here are promptly taken...
Harad is new Pradhan Sevadar of Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Nagpur
Nagpur: Fresh elections were held at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Kamptee Road, on Wednesday, in which Paramjeet Singh Harad was elected as the new Pradhan Sevadar of the Gurudwara. According to a press release issued by Tarvinder alias Kuku Singh...
Shalarth ID scam: New graft allegations surface against ex- Deputy Director Vaishali Jamdar
Nagpur: The infamous Shalarth ID scam, which has rattled Maharashtra’s education department with revelations of over Rs 100 crore in fraud, has deepened further. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Nagpur Police has uncovered fresh allegations of corruption against Vaishali...
From LoC to lock-up: Nagpur woman who crossed into Pak brought back, arrested
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn of events that has drawn attention from security agencies and law enforcement, the woman from Nagpur who had mysteriously disappeared earlier this month and allegedly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil was repatriated...
Heavy rain in Nagpur uproots trees, crushes car near Medical Square
Nagpur: As the Southwest Monsoon has made an unusually early onset in Vidarbha, heavy rain lashed Nagpur between 5.30 pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday. The downpour with stormy winds caused extensive damage in the city with trees uprooting and roads...
Nagpur Police Crack Down on Illegal Vape and Hookah Trade in Massive Operation ‘Mission AXE’
Nagpur: In a significant escalation of its anti-drug campaign Operation Thunder, the Nagpur Police launched an intensive sub-operation titled ‘Mission AXE’, aimed at dismantling the illegal sale of e-cigarettes and hookah-related products...
Fourth Railway line between Wardha and Ballarshah approved by Union Cabinet
Nagpur: The NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to lay a fourth railway line between Wardha and Ballarshah, marking a significant boost to infrastructure development in the region. The decision was taken during the...
NMC sleeps through monsoon alarm, spends just 19% of Rs 7 cr river cleaning fund
Nagpur: As torrential rains pound Western Maharashtra and the monsoon edges closer to Vidarbha, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) appears dangerously unprepared, once again exposing its chronic apathy and bureaucratic inertia. While warnings of flooding loom large, civic authorities are...
Theft Near Ganga Jamuna: Two Arrested
Nagpur: Lakadganj Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a theft from a two-wheeler parked near Sulabh Shauchalaya, close to Ganga-Jamuna Chowki, Lakadganj. The incident took place around 5:00 PM on May 27, 2025. The complainant, Vishal Lalchand Thakur (23),...
Cops raid Texas Smoke Shop in Nagpur; banned hookah flavours, E-cigarettes seized
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on the sale of illegal tobacco products, the Crime Branch of Nagpur Police raided the Texas Smoke Shop in the city and seized a large quantity of banned hookah flavours, e-cigarettes, and hookah pots. The...
GoDaddy Told to Suspend Haldiram-Like Domains
Nagpur: In a significant legal development, the District and Additional Sessions Judge R.S. Patil (Bhosale) has directed GoDaddy to suspend all domain names resembling “Haldiram” until the next hearing. The interim order comes in response to...
Dhantoli cops crack theft at VCA Curator Hinganikar’s house in 24 hours
Nagpur: In a commendable display of swift policing, the Dhantoli Police solved the burglary case at the residence of Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Chief Curator Pravin Hinganikar within 24 hours. The police not only arrested the accused but also recovered...
Tiger kills 2 more, 11 humans killed in 17 days in Chandrapur
Nagpur: A tiger killed two people within a few hours in Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM)'s Chichpalli range in Mul taluka of Chandrapur district on Tuesday. Tigers have killed 11 humans in 17 days, taking the toll to 24...
