Local Body Elections in Maharashtra Likely Soon: Supreme Court Hints at Early Polls
Nagpur: The Supreme Court has indicated that local body elections in Maharashtra, which have been delayed for various reasons, might be held soon. The court has directed the classification of reasons for the delays and emphasized the need for elections...
Mobile Explosion Claims Life, Leaves Another Critically Injured in Bhandara District
Nagpur:In a shocking incident in the Siregaon Tola area of Sakoli taluka, Bhandara district, a mobile phone explosion claimed the life of one man and left another critically injured. The tragic incident occurred on Friday when the victims were traveling...
Nagpur Launches 100-Day Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with the City Tuberculosis Officer and the Health Department, launched a 100-day Tuberculosis (TB) Eradication Campaign under the "TB-Free India" initiative. The campaign was inaugurated on Saturday by Additional Commissioner Ms. Aanchal...
Powerhouse: Legacy of Vidarbha in Maharashtra’s Chief Ministerial history
Nagpur: Vidarbha has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra’s political leadership, producing several Chief Ministers who have left an indelible mark on the state’s history. From Marotrao Kannamwar’s appointment in 1962 to Devendra Fadnavis’ election in 2014, Vidarbha’s...
Fake cop nabbed for blackmailing, extorting money from sr. citizen in Nagpur
Nagpur: A man impersonating a police officer has been arrested by the Ganeshpeth police for blackmailing and extorting money from a senior citizen in Nagpur. The victim, Uday Keshavrao Thakre (69), a resident of Manish Nagar and a retired employee of...
NMC’s 18-storey Sokhta Bhavan complex plan threatens Gandhibagh Garden
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) ambitious proposal to develop a massive G+18+Terrace commercial complex at Sokhta Bhavan has raised concerns over the future of Gandhibagh Garden, a rare green space in Nagpur’s bustling wholesale market area. The proposed complex, spanning...
Emergency: Nagpur’s Fire Department crippled by severe staff crunch!
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Fire and Emergency Services Department is facing a critical manpower crisis, severely hampering its ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Out of 782 sanctioned posts, a staggering 60% -- amounting to 471 positions --...
Buffet bonanza: Lavish treat on cards for leaders during Winter Session in Nagpur!!
Nagpur: The State Public Works Department (PWD) has allocated a substantial budget of Rs 40 lakh for catering services during the six-day Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, scheduled from December 16 in Nagpur. This lavish expenditure will ensure a...
Man attacks PSI at accident spot in Nagpur, booked
Nagpur: A tense altercation between a police officer and a civilian erupted at an accident site in Teachers Colony on Bahadura Road, Nagpur, on Friday. Baba Bokade, husband of a former Gram Panchayat member, has been booked by the Wathoda...
Leopard terror ends in Koradi Colony, big cat caged in late night operation
Nagpur: Residents of Mahagenco’s Koradi Colony, located about 15 km from Nagpur, finally breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday night after the leopard that had been terrorizing the area was captured in a cage. However, another alarming incident occurred...
Safari Near Nagpur: Fully Booked for Christmas & New Year
Nagpur: As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, people are planning jungle safaris, leading to a surge in bookings. In Nagpur, the jungle safaris are fully booked from December 20 to January 2, leaving tickets in high demand. Additionally,...
VNIT Professor Dr. Shriram Sonawane Conferred Prestigious “Acharya Jeevak Eminent Scientist Award”
VNIT Professor Dr. Shriram Sonawane was honored with the esteemed "Acharya Jeevak Eminent Scientist Award" at an international conference ceremony organized by the Indian Indigenous Society for Science and Social Sciences (IISSS), India, in collaboration with Shri Shivaji Education Society...
Nagpur-Mumbai Travel Cut to 7 Hours: Samruddhi Expressway Final Phase Opens in January
Nagpur: The travel time between Nagpur, Maharashtra’s second capital, and Mumbai, the state capital, will soon be reduced from 18 hours to just 7 hours. The final 76-km stretch of the Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg is slated...
NVCC Strongly Opposes Proposed Hike in GST Rates
Nagpur: Recent reports suggest that the GST Fitment Committee has recommended increasing GST rates on certain goods and services. The Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce (NVCC), representing over 1.3 million traders in Vidarbha, has vehemently opposed these proposals. According to the...
Nagpur District Men’s Table Tennis Team Creates History with Silver at State Championship
Nagpur: Nagpur's Men’s Table Tennis team has scripted history, clinching a silver medal at the Maharashtra State Table Tennis Championship in Pune—a feat achieved after 18 long years! In a thrilling showdown, the Nagpur team defeated the formidable Mumbai...
Nagpur cops hunt for land mafia don, a terror in Beltarodi area of city
Nagpur: Acting on a slew of complaints, Nagpur Police have launched a hunt for Vijay alias Viju Ghodke, a notorious land mafia, who has created a reign of terror in Beltarodi area of the city. Operating with the help of...
Nagpur Congress pays tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Nagpur: On the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas on December 6, the Nagpur City District Congress Committee, under the leadership of City President and MLA Vikas Thakre, paid homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar....
70 Students Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur District
Chandrapur: A mid-day meal at a Zilla Parishad school in Pardi village, located in Saoli Tehsil of Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, led to 70 students falling ill after consuming khichdi on Thursday afternoon. The affected students, all from Classes 1 to...
Undercover Operation Busts Sex Racket in Nagpur, Two Women Rescued
Nagpur: In a significant crackdown, the Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch uncovered a sex racket operating in Juni Shukrawari, under Kotwali Police Station’s jurisdiction. The operation, conducted on December 5 between 2:35 pm and 7:45 pm, led...
Army to conduct Ex-Servicemen Rally on Dec 8 in Nagpur
Nagpur: Ex-Servicemen rally for veterans from Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gondia and Gadhchiroli will be held at Suresh Bhat Auditorium, Nagpur on December 8, 2024. A larger number of ex-servicemen and their families are expected to attend. Maj Gen S K Vidyarthi,...
ED raids in Nagpur, other cities in money laundering case against IAS Sanjeev Hans
Nagpur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a series of high-profile raids in Nagpur and at 12 other locations across Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, and Jaipur. The raids were part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into the activities of Bihar cadre...
