Sand prices skyrocket in Nagpur amid artificial shortage, sand mafia blamed
Nagpur: Despite tall claims by the Maharashtra Government about curbing illegal sand mining and bringing transparency to the system, the situation on the ground paints a grim picture. Sand prices in Nagpur have surged to an unprecedented Rs 105-Rs 120...
Nagpur GM Raunak Sadhwani gets wildcard entry to FIDE World Cup
Nagpur: Nagpur’s first Grandmaster, Raunak Sadhwani, can finally breathe easy after the All India Chess Federation (AICF) confirmed his participation in the upcoming FIDE World Cup as the 23rd Indian entry. The AICF awarded the 19-year-old World Junior No. 8...
Ranji champions Vidarbha beats Rest of India to lift Irani Cup
Nagpur: Three times Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha annexed their third Irani Cup on Sunday with an emphatic win over Rest of India. The Akshay Wadkar-led side thrashed Rest of India by 93 runs to lay their hands on the coveted...
24-Hour Water Supply Shutdown on GH–Medical Feeder for Interconnection Work
Nagpur, : The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in coordination with Orange City Water (OCW) has planned a 24-hour shutdown of the GH–Medical feeder on October 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This shutdown is being...
Nagpur News: Expressway Approval, EOW Arrests, Winter Session Dates & More
- Nagpur–Gondia Expressway approved: The Maharashtra government has officially sanctioned the long-awaited ₹3,162 crore Nagpur–Gondia Expressway, to be developed by MSRDC. The project promises to boost connectivity across eastern Vidarbha, significantly reducing travel time between the two districts.
- EOW arrests...
EoW Arrests Dr. Sameer Paltewar in ₹17 Crore Meditrina Hospital Scam After 18 Days on the Run
Nagpur: After an 18-day delay since the registration of the offence, the Economic Offences Wing (EoW) has arrested Dr. Sameer Paltewar in connection with the ₹17 crore Meditrina Hospital scam. A day earlier, Additional Sessions Judge A.V. Dhuldhule observed that Dr....
Pagariya Group’s young scion duped of Rs 18 crore in international trade fraud
Nagpur: In a shocking case of cross-border trade fraud, 31-year-old businessman Ankit Ujjwalkumar Pagariya, director of Pagariya Overseas Pvt. Ltd. and Pagariya Food Lab Pvt. Ltd., has reportedly been defrauded of Rs 18.38 crore by a group of Singapore-based traders...
Nagpur News: Civic Updates, Crime, Festive Rush, and Political Tensions
Civic and Political Developments
- NMC finalizes ward boundaries: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has published its final ward boundaries ahead of the 2025 civic elections. Allegations have surfaced from an ex-corporator claiming the new map favors the BJP. A High...
Court rejects bail says Dr. Paltewar, 13 formed shell firms to siphon Meditrina funds
Nagpur: In a significant development, Additional Sessions Judge A.V. Dhuldhule has observed that Dr. Sameer Paltewar, along with 13 others including his wife Sonali Paltewar, formed shell companies to siphon off funds from Meditrina Hospital. The court on Saturday rejected...
Nagpur court sentences youth to 20-year jail for minor’s rape
Nagpur: In a landmark judgment, the Special POCSO Court, Nagpur, presided over by Additional District and Sessions Judge S.A. Shrikhandé, sentenced Prabhuprasad Mayyuddin Shahu, 19, resident of Old Kamthi Road, Kalamna, Nagpur, to 20 years rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO...
Maharashtra Govt Offers Hope with Compassionate Appointments for COVID-Affected Families
Nagpur: The COVID-19 pandemic shattered countless families, taking away their primary breadwinners and leaving many in distress. However, the Maharashtra Government has stepped forward to help rebuild these lives through a compassionate employment initiative, providing government jobs to eligible family...
NMC Launches Sewing Machine Cluster to Empower Women in Nagpur
Nagpur: A new Sewing Machine Cluster and Employment Generation Project for women’s self-help groups was inaugurated on Saturday by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Additional Commissioner Vaishnavi B. at the Skill Development Centre in Pardi, Punapur. The initiative has been launched under...
Adapt Crop Patterns to Market Demand for Higher Income: Nitin Gadkari Urges Farmers
Bela (Nagpur): Farmers should adapt their crop patterns to meet market demand and strike a balance between productivity and profitability to boost their income, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. He urged farmers in Nagpur, Bhandara,...
Nagpur Poised to Become India’s Next Aviation Hub: Nitin Gadkari
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari expressed confidence that Nagpur, located at the geographical center of India, has the potential to emerge as a major ‘Aviation Hub’ for the country. He emphasized that while developing the...
Final ward boundaries declared: NMC sets stage for 2025 civic elections
Nagpur: The countdown to the 2025 Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections has officially begun. On Saturday, October 4, NMC released the final ward boundaries for the upcoming civic polls, marking the culmination of a long-drawn and politically sensitive...
Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature to begin in Nagpur from Dec 8
Nagpur: The Winter Session of the Maharashtra Legislature for the year 2025 will be held in Nagpur from December 8 to December 19, 2025, according to the provisional schedule released by the State Legislature Secretariat. The session will comprise sittings...
Deekshabhoomi Viral Video : Nagpur Police to File FIR, Clarify Women Cops Bought Jewellery
Nagpur: A video from Deekshabhoomi created a stir on social media yesterday, showing women police personnel carrying imitation jewellery from a roadside accessories shop on Dussehra evening between 6:30 pm and 7 pm. The clip, shared by a local Instagram...
Nagpur News: Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din, Vijayadashami Incidents, Zero Mile Demolition
Here are the latest news updates from Nagpur as of October 4, 2025.
Recent Incidents
- Theft and missing items at Vijayadashami: Police received over 1,000 complaints of stolen purses, mobile phones, and missing persons amid the large crowds at Deekshabhoomi and...
Nagpur Couple, Owners of Gulshan Plaza, Killed in Road Accident in Italy; Daughter Critical, Two Children Escape
Nagpur: In a tragic incident in Grosseto, Italy, two Nagpur residents — Javed Akhtar and his wife Nardra, well-known as the owners of Gulshan Plaza near Sitabuldi flyover — lost their lives in a road accident earlier this week. The couple,...
Youth stabbed to death during Durga idol immersion rally in Kalamna; 3 held
Nagpur: A festive evening turned tragic in Minimata Nagar, Kalamna, on Wednesday night when a 26-year-old youth was stabbed to death following a scuffle during a Durga idol immersion rally. Police have detained three persons, including two brothers and a...
Maha Govt sets up ‘Dakshata Committee’ for security of jewellers
Mumbai: The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has welcomed the Maharashtra Government’s initiative to create a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ for the security of jewellers. GJC, the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, said that the vigilance...
