Swaraj Mishra is chess champion
Nagpur: Arena International Master (AIM) Swaraj Mishra emerged champion in the ORC-1 Khaperkheda One Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament. The event was organised under the guidance of Dr Vilas Motghare, Chief Engineer, Khaperkheda TPS. In all 105 players including 22 ELO...
Nagpur Cricket Academy emerge winners in U-12 cricket
Nagpur: The Nagpur Cricket Academy (NCA)-1 thumped SBCT by eight wickets to emerge winners in the Under-12 summer cricket tournament organised by Sahas Cricket Club. As many as 47 teams participated in the tournament which started on May 6. In the...
Deliver or be punished: Finish all road works by May 31 or face criminal action, warns NMC boss
Nagpur: In a no-holds-barred directive issued ahead of the monsoon, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari has laid down a non-negotiable ultimatum: All road excavation, repair, and restoration works across the city must be completed by May 31...
Major police reshuffle: 11 PIs transferred in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a wide-ranging administrative shake-up following the formation of the Mahayuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra Police Department has announced the transfer of 121 police officers across the state. The transfers, formalized through an official circular...
Maid steals diamond rings to fulfil dream wedding fantasy; nabbed along with lover in Nagpur
Nagpur: Maria dreamed of a fairy-tale wedding -- glittering diamonds, dazzling rings, and a life of love. But her dream turned into a crime story that ended with her and her boyfriend behind bars. In a dramatic case that unfolded in...
Nagpur reports 7 COVID-19 cases in May; 5 recover, 2 in home isolation
Nagpur: While several parts of Maharashtra are witnessing a slow resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the situation in Nagpur remains largely under control. Only seven positive cases have been reported in the city so far in May, with five patients already...
Nagpur flyers to get seamless travel to Manchester, Amsterdam via Mumbai from July
Nagpur: International travel from Nagpur is set to get a significant boost, with passengers soon able to fly to Manchester and Amsterdam on a single booking, thanks to a new connecting flight arrangement by IndiGo Airlines. The seamless service, routed...
Mob justice averted in Nagpur’s Timki as serial offender thrashed for targeting minor girls
Nagpur: Tensions flared in Timki, Central Nagpur, on Monday afternoon after a 40-year-old habitual offender allegedly tried to abduct two minor girls by luring them with chocolates. The situation nearly spiralled into mob justice reminiscent of the infamous Akku Yadav...
Missing teen rescued in 18 hours under ‘Operation Shodh’ by MIDC Police, Nagpur
Nagpur: In a heartening display of swift action and effective policing, a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Isasani locality of Nagpur was traced and safely reunited with her family within 18 hours, thanks to the prompt efforts of MIDC Police...
MSEDCL to refund Rs 29.87 crore to Nagpur consumers as interest on security deposits
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) will refund a total of Rs 29.87 crore as interest to low-tension electricity consumers in the Nagpur circle for the financial year 2024–25, against the security deposits they paid. This interest amount...
SC collegium recommends transfer of Justice Nitin Sambre to Delhi HC
Nagpur: The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, has recommended the transfer or repatriation of 21 judges across various High Courts in the country. Among the notable transfers is that of Justice Nitin Wasudeo...
Nagpur woman who crossed into Pak faces arrest upon return for suspected espionage
Nagpur: The saga of Sunita, the 43-year-old Nagpur woman who crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan recently, is far from over. After being repatriated by Pakistani authorities through the Border Security Force (BSF), Sunita is now at...
Nagpur’s Dr Vilas Dangre honoured with Padma Shri for exceptional service in medicine
Nagpur: Renowned homeopathy practitioner Dr Vilas Dangre from Nagpur has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in recognition of his distinguished service in the field of medicine. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu...
Nagpur Police Launch ‘Garud Drishti’ to Monitor Social Media and Strengthen Cyber Surveillance
Nagpur : In a major stride towards integrating technology with public safety, Nagpur Police on Tuesday unveiled ‘Garud Drishti’, a cutting-edge social media monitoring and intelligence platform, along with a newly established cyber lab equipped with 30 advanced workstations. Commissioner...
Nagpur to Face Scheduled Power Cuts on May 28 for Maintenance Work – Check if Your Area is Affected
Power Outages Announced in Several Parts of Nagpur on May 28 Due to Maintenance Work Nagpur – The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has announced a scheduled power outage in several areas of Nagpur on Wednesday, May 28, due...
Removal from Muster Roll Not Termination of Service: High Court Overturns Labour Court Orders
Nagpur: In a significant verdict, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that removing employees from the muster roll does not amount to termination of service if they repeatedly fail to report back to duty despite multiple...
Noticeable Improvements in Water Supply Services in Jaitala and Takliseem ESR Areas…
Nagpur: As part of our continued commitment to improving water supply infrastructure and service delivery, the Jaitala and Takliseem ESR areas of Laxmi Nagar zone have recently seen encouraging improvements in the duration and pressure of daily water supply....
HC Stays Property Auction, Orders Kalash Builders to Deposit ₹15 Lakh
Nagpur – In a significant development, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to M/s Kalash Builders and Developers by staying the auction of their immovable property scheduled for May 26, 2025, at 3 PM,...
Rs 800 crore GST scam: Accused Anshul Mishra secures interim bail from Nagpur court
Nagpur: In a major development in the Rs 800 crore GST fraud case, Anshul Mishra -- accused No. 8 in the case -- was granted ad-interim anticipatory bail by M.B. Oza, Ad-hoc District and Assistant Sessions Judge, on Monday. The sprawling...
No Smart City here: 1500 of 3600 CCTV cameras go blind in Nagpur!
Nagpur: In a major blow to urban surveillance, nearly 1,500 of the 3,600 CCTV cameras installed across Nagpur under the Smart City project are currently non-functional. The disruption is largely attributed to ongoing construction activities for roads, bridges, and flyovers...
Rare celestial event: At 12.10 pm, May 26, Nagpurians did not find their shadows!
Nagpur: For a brief moment on Monday afternoon, May 26, science met spectacle as Nagpur experienced the rare celestial event known as Zero Shadow Day. At exactly 12:10 pm, objects on the ground cast no shadow -- a visual marvel...
