Nagpur’s fugitive land mafia Ahmed Jiwani arrested by Indore police
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, Indore Police have arrested wanted land mafia Ahmed Jiwani, a ₹50,000 rewardee, for his involvement in multi-crore fraud cases. The accused had been on the run, evading arrest in Nagpur, Hyderabad, Nashik, Delhi, Mumbai...
Gadchiroli poised for industrial boom with ₹1 lakh crore JSW steel plant
Nagpur: Once a stronghold of Naxal activity, Gadchiroli is now emerging as the epicenter of industrial transformation, as highlighted at the inaugural session of the three-day ‘Advantage Vidarbha 2025 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav’ in Nagpur on Friday. Policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry...
Rs 8 lakh crore in debt, yet Maha Govt rolls out freebies: High Court told
Nagpur: Despite Maharashtra's debt surpassing Rs 8 lakh crore, the State Government continues to allocate funds toward direct cash transfers and politically motivated expenditure while failing to prioritize critical sectors like infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, and social welfare, said an...
NMC Commissioner visits City Operation Centre, guides helpline staff
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari visited the City Operation Centre (COC) at the NMC headquarters on Saturday. During his visit, he interacted with and guided the staff assigned to the newly launched grievance...
Nagpur cop ends life; third police suicide in recent weeks
Nagpur: A 49-year-old police constable attached to Wadi Police Station in Nagpur was found hanging at his quarters in Gittikhadan on Friday afternoon. The deceased, identified as Hemraj Dyaneshwar Jichkar, allegedly took the extreme step due to financial distress, police...
Unauthorized Entry into IAF Helicopter at Futala Lake, Nagpur Sparks Concern
Nagpur: The picturesque Futala Lake, one of Nagpur's most popular tourist attractions, has recently become a hotspot for unruly behavior by local miscreants. A recent incident involving an old IAF helicopter installed as a selfie point has raised concerns over...
Woman raped, murdered in Nagpur; paramour arrested
Nagpur: In a shocking incident, Hudkeshwar police have registered a case of rape and murder after a 33-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in February. The case, initially classified as an accidental death, was later...
155304 is NMC’s toll free helpline for grievance redressal
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched toll free grievance redressal helpline of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), ‘155304’, at his Ramgiri residence on Friday. Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator, NMC; Anchal Goyal, Additional Municipal Commissioner; and Shweta Banerjee, Superintending Engineer,...
Shivaji Maharaj’s legendary ‘Wagh Nakh’ on display at Nagpur’s Central Museum
Nagpur: The legendary ‘Wagh Nakh’ (Tiger Claws), the secret weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Afzal Khan, is now on display at Nagpur’s Central Museum (Ajab Bangla). This historic exhibition, showcasing weaponry from Shivaji Maharaj’s era, was inaugurated...
Nagpur ODI: Major security lapses come to fore, close call for players
Nagpur: The high-stakes India vs. England ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium on February 6 witnessed intense on-field action, but behind the scenes, two serious security breaches left VCA officials on edge. While the audience remained engrossed in...
BJP retains comfortable lead, celebrations begin
The BJP was leading in 40 of Delhi's 70 assembly seats while AAP was ahead in 30, according to the early trends released by the Election Commission. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was leading by 386 votes from the New Delhi...
Workshop on Entrepreneurship at Central Province College of Business Management & Studies.
Workshop on Entrepreneurial mind set and startup was organized by Central Province College of Business Management and Studies on 31st January 2025. The workshop was attended by 50 participants, the majority of whom were final year students. The workshop was...
Child trafficking case in Nagpur: HC rejects bail plea of accused
Nagpur: Holding grounds raised in support of application for regular bail filed by the appellant, Badal Dhanraj Madke, as not sustainable, Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, at the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court here, has rejected his application, with direction to...
Rahul Gandhi lacks mentality to accept defeat: Bawankule
Nagpur: Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of refusing to accept electoral defeat and resorting to baseless allegations about voter list manipulation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Bawankule said, “The Congress...
Big highway toll relief coming soon: Gadkari drops a hint at major reforms
New Delhi: Days after the Centre provided income tax relief to the middle class, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said the Modi Government is now working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users. Speaking to a TV...
‘Mission Footpath Freedom’ slows down in Nagpur after initial crackdown
Nagpur: Even as the Traffic Department assured the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court of its ongoing ‘Mission Footpath Freedom’ campaign and the Commissioner of Police pledged strong security support, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched an anti-encroachment drive. Initially,...
Chilly winds drop temperature in Nagpur, Vidarbha
Nagpur: A sudden shift in weather has brought back chilly winds across Nagpur and Vidarbha, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. On Friday, February 7, the city's minimum temperature was recorded at 17.2°C, marking a 2.2-degree drop, while the...
Mazi Metro scores big: Thousands of fans ride hassle-free Jamtha Stadium
Nagpur: Dodging the usual traffic chaos, thousands of cricket enthusiasts turned to the Nagpur Metro to reach the VCA Stadium in Jamtha to watch India-England ODI match on Thursday. Sources estimate that over 4,000 spectators utilized the metro network, providing...
Big boost to economy: RBI cuts interest rates for first time in 5 years
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its key repo rate for the first time in nearly five years to boost the economy. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to cut the key rate by...
Vidarbha Bhoodan Yagna Mandal to be revamped: Bawankule
Nagpur: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to submit a proposal for the new executive body of the Vidarbha Bhoodan Yagna Mandal to ensure its efficient functioning. He also issued guidelines to revenue officers and Mandal members to enhance...
File criminal cases against those blocking farm roads: Bawankule
Nagpur: State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed the administration to identify and complete all pending farm road and access path projects with high-quality standards. He has also ordered revenue officials to file criminal cases against individuals blocking farm roads. A...
