Battle for NMC poll begins: 8-member panel formed to redraw ward boundaries
Nagpur: With the state government’s green signal for a four-member prabhag system, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has kickstarted preparations for the 2025 civic elections by forming an eight-member panel, headed by the Municipal Commissioner, to redraw ward boundaries. The...
Man killed as cement mixer hits two-wheeler in Nagpur’s Nandanvan
Nagpur: A freak accident at Vaishno Devi Square under the jurisdiction of Nandanvan Police Station, on Tuesday, claimed the life of a two-wheeler rider when a cement mixer detached from a tractor and hit his vehicle. The deceased has been identified...
BMW Hit-and-Run: Owner Flees Nagpur with Family
Nagpur: A tragic hit-and-run accident at Chinchbhuvan Square has left a family shattered and raised serious concerns about the unregulated sale of high-end second-hand cars in Nagpur. The owner of the BMW involved in the accident, identified as Avanti kumar...
Raisoni Chess: Top seeds share lead after 5 rounds
Nagpur: Top seed IM Kaustav Kundu of West Bengal, second seed Arun Kataria of Rajasthan, FM Kumar Gaurav of Bihar and Nagpur lad Sahajveer Singh Maras are leading the tables at the end of five rounds of 18th GH Raisoni...
Sloth Bear cub killed in Gorewada Zoo after in-fight with enclosure mates
Nagpur: A six-month-old male sloth bear tragically died on Tuesday morning at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park after sustaining fatal injuries during a violent altercation with other sloth bears inside the enclosure. Despite swift intervention by zoo staff and...
NMC’s new, modern Town Hall takes shape as construction ramped up
Nagpur: Key decisions related to the city's development have historically been taken in the iconic Town Hall of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). While the old Town Hall has now become part of history, the construction of a modern, state-of-the-art...
Youth with pistol arrested near Ramdev Baba Mandir in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Gittikhadan Police arrested a 20-year-old youth for illegally carrying a country-made pistol and live cartridge on Tuesday. At around 4:15 pm, while patrolling in their jurisdiction, a police team noticed a suspicious person in an open ground behind...
Unidentified man found hanging in toilet near Mayo Hospital
Nagpur: A middle-aged unidentified man was found hanging inside a toilet adjacent to the OPD area near Mayo Hospital’s casualty section on Tuesday around 8:35 pm. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Tehsil Police Station. Upon discovery, the man --...
RPF Inspector saves passenger from near-fatal fall at Rajnandgaon Station
Nagpur/Gondia – Demonstrating alertness and bravery, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of SECR, Nagpur Division, under the leadership of Divisional Security Commissioner Deep Chandra Arya, continues to uphold its commitment not only to safeguarding railway property but also ensuring the...
Crime Branch cracks house burglary, vehicle theft in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, Unit 4 of the Crime Branch, Nagpur Police, successfully solved one house burglary case registered at Ajni Police Station and a vehicle theft case under Hudkeshwar Police Station. The action was taken on June 11,...
Attempt-to-murder accused nabbed in Nagpur’s Tehsil area
Nagpur: Acting swiftly, Unit 3 of the Crime Branch, Nagpur City Police, detained three accused in an attempt to murder case registered at Tehsil Police Station. The case, registered under Crime No. 384/25, involves serious charges under Sections 109, 296, 351(3),...
Over 600 e-rickshaws face police heat in a single day for traffic chaos in Nagpur
Nagpur – In a bold move to rein in traffic indiscipline, Nagpur Traffic Police launched a massive crackdown on Tuesday, targeting unruly e-rickshaw drivers who’ve become a daily menace on city roads. A staggering 623 e-rickshaw drivers were fined...
Serial offender detained under MPDA Act by Beltarodi cops in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major crackdown against repeat offenders, Beltarodi Police in Nagpur on June 10 detained a notorious criminal, Sunny Santaram Gaikwad (25), a resident of Kaikadi Nagar, under the stringent Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act. The action...
Big relief: Train ticket confirmation chart now 24 hours before journey instead of 4 hours
Nagpur: In a significant change to its ticketing system, Indian Railways will now inform passengers about the confirmation status of their waitlisted tickets 24 hours before the journey, instead of the previous 4-hour window. Railways has upgraded its Passenger Reservation...
Small bite, big threat: Nagpur braces for expected surge in vector-borne diseases
Nagpur: As the monsoon season continues its unpredictable dance, fresh data from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) reveals a concerning pattern mirroring last year's trends: Cases of vector-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria are poised for a significant surge...
HSRP deadline nears, but Nagpurians show cold shoulder, face stern action
: Despite repeated extensions and public awareness campaigns, vehicle owners in Nagpur are largely ignoring the mandate for High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) installation, presenting a significant challenge to the Maharashtra Transport Department. The Maharashtra Transport Department, which had extended the...
Weather plays a game in Nagpur: Scorching heat by day, showers by night
Nagpur : The weather in Nagpur has taken a strange turn, with the city experiencing intense daytime heat followed by unexpected showers in the evening. This unusual pattern has prompted the Meteorological Department to issue an alert for Nagpur...
CR Nagpur Division nets Rs 8.35 lakh in single day during ticket checking drive
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on fare evasion, the Nagpur Division of Central Railway conducted an intensive ticket checking drive on June 8, 2025, across 20 trains under its jurisdiction. Led by 80 ticket examiners, 10 RPF personnel, and 2...
Wire theft ring busted in Nagpur, accused linked to 5 cases arrested
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, the Unit 3 of Crime Branch of Nagpur Police has successfully arrested a suspect involved in multiple wire theft cases across the city, recovering stolen materials worth approximately Rs 1.75 lakh. The accused, identified as...
Youth arrested with cache of lethal weapons in Nagpur’s Kalamna Area
Nagpur: In a swift late-night operation, Crime Branch Unit 5 of Nagpur Police arrested 20-year-old Shakti Prakash Shinde from Gaurishankar Nagar for illegally stockpiling deadly weapons. Acting on a tip-off, the police team conducted a surprise raid near the Shiv...
Serial burglar with 68 cases nabbed by Hudkeshwar Police, Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, Hudkeshwar Police have arrested a notorious burglar, 40-year-old Deepak alias Bajrang alias Bhajan Brahmadas Bansod, linked to 68 criminal cases across Nagpur and Wardha districts. The arrest has led to the cracking of six criminal...
