Solar consumers to bear the brunt of rising power tariffs in Maharashtra: AIREA Director Saket Suri
Nagpur: Even as the general public is already reeling under the burden of rising electricity tariffs, solar energy users are now set to face the heat as well. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has proposed to buy...
Nagpur’s dreaded burglar strikes at bizman’s house in Kalamna, steals Rs 25 lakh booty
Nagpur: Valuables worth around Rs 25 lakh were stolen by a thief, suspected to be notorious housebreaker and criminal, Naresh Mahilange, from the house of a grocery merchant in Surya Nagar under Kalamna police jurisdiction in Nagpur. The theft occurred...
Wife, paramour arrested for man’s suicide in Nagpur
Nagpur: A 35-year-old woman was arrested by Mankapur police in Nagpur for abetting her husband's suicide last week at their residence in Godhni. It is learnt the woman was in an illicit relationship for the last couple of years, which...
A tiny masterpiece: VNIT student breaks records with Shivaji Maharaj’s painting on a leaf
Nagpur: In an awe-inspiring display of creativity, Shashank Basude, a fourth-year architecture student from Nagpur’s Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), has earned a spot in the India Book of Records for creating the smallest-ever painting of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...
Heritage International School hosts Open Silambam Championship 2025
Nagpur: Heritage International School buzzed with energy as it hosted the Open Silambam Championship 2025, showcasing exceptional young martial arts talent. Over 50 students from Nagpur's schools and clubs competed fiercely in Silambam disciplines, from Sub Junior to Senior levels....
Roaring crisis: 41 tigers, 55 leopards hunted in last 5 years in Maharashtra, reveals RTI
Nagpur: In a shocking revelation, data obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act has exposed alarming figures on tiger and leopard deaths in Maharashtra, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts in the State. Beyond poaching, the...
Filmy drama unfolds in Nagpur’s Itwari area as gangster nabbed by MP cops in midnight act
Nagpur: A dramatic, filmy-style crime incident unfolded late Saturday night in Nagpur's Tonga Stand area, near Itwari, leaving residents and onlookers stunned. A team of plainclothes police officers from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, swooped in on a notorious gangster, Ankit Patel...
Congress to go solo in NMC polls, declares Nagpur West MLA Vikas Thakre
Nagpur: In a major political announcement, Vikas Thakre, West Nagpur MLA and President of the Nagpur District (City) Congress Committee, declared that Congress will contest the upcoming Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections independently, without forming an alliance with any other...
Maha Assembly session from March 3; Budget on March 10
Nagpur: The Budget Session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will begin on March 3, and the Budget will be presented on March 10, an official said on Sunday. A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee for the Legislative Assembly and Council...
India thrash sorry Pakistan
India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in their ICC Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on Sunday. Kohli struck a measured century after Shreyas Iyer also hit an entertaining half-ton to help India log another two points to move closer...
Futala Lake to Be Measured for Encroachment Removal
Nagpur: In what is likely the first official measurement in over a century, Futala Lake—also known as Telangkhedi Lake—will be surveyed by Land Records Department (City Survey Office Number-3) today. The survey will also cover a portion of the lake’s...
Nagpur Police Launch ‘Ride with Safety’ Campaign; Helmets Distributed to Citizens Without Helmets
Nagpur: With the increasing number of road accidents in the city, Nagpur Police have launched a special campaign to promote road safety. Under the leadership of Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal, the Nagpur Traffic Department conducted the 'Ride with Safety' campaign...
Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur honoured with “Excellence in Critical Care Award”
Nagpur, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur, a premier healthcare institution in Central India, has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Critical Care Award by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI). This recognition underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to patient...
Meditrina Hospital Declared Unsafe; Immediate Evacuation Ordered
Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Fire Department on 18-02-2025 has declared Meditrina Hospital in Ramdaspeth as highly unsafe and has ordered immediate evacuation of the building. The hospital has been operating for the past 13 years without mandatory Fire Compliance...
Nagpur Railway Station Wall Collapse Raises Safety Concerns
Nagpur: A major accident was narrowly avoided at Nagpur Railway Station on Friday when a wall near the guard lobby at the Itarsi end of Platform No. 1 suddenly collapsed. The wall belonged to the old reservation hall adjacent to...
Vidarbha Taxpayers Association Strongly Opposes MSEDCL’s Proposed Amendments
The Vidarbha Taxpayers Association (VTA) vehemently opposes the proposed amendments by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) that will significantly increase the financial burden on consumers. Reducing the tariff is merely a smokescreen, as MSEDCL has proposed a substantial increase...
Attempt to Burn Couple with Petrol in Nagpur’s Mahal Area
Nagpur: A shocking incident has come to light in the Mahal area under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Police Station, where a couple was attacked in an attempt to burn them alive using petrol. The victims have been identified as Govind...
Newly Inaugurated Pardi Flyover Raises Safety Concerns as Concrete Slab Falls on Car
Nagpur: A major safety concern has emerged over the newly constructed Pardi flyover in East Nagpur after a concrete slab broke off and fell onto a passing car. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the incident has sparked serious questions...
Ranji Trophy SFs : Vidarbha Storm Into Final
Nagpur: Vidarbha thrashed Mumbai by 80 runs in the second semi-final of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. The match was played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Chasing a daunting target of 406 runs for victory, Mumbai were folded for 325...
Nagpur’s Alarming Rise of Illegal Liquor Parties: Who is Protecting Them?
Nagpur: A city once known for its cultural heritage and peaceful environment is now witnessing an alarming rise in illegal liquor parties and unauthorized nightclubs. The recent surge of such events raises serious concerns about the role of local authorities,...
Young Man Brutally Murdered During Wedding Ceremony in Nagpur
Nagpur: A young man was brutally murdered during a wedding ceremony at Shiv Chhatrapati Mangal Karyalay, located under Yashodhara Police Station limits. The shocking incident has left the entire city in disbelief, while the victim's family is in deep shock. Tried...
