Cracks appear in Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti over underground parking issue
Nagpur: Amid ongoing development and beautification works at Deekshabhoomi premises in Nagpur, the issue of underground parking has sparked a significant controversy among the members of the Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti. This disagreement has led to a vertical split within the...
Two Yashodhara Nagar Police Officers Suspended for Extortion from Gas Refilling Operators
Nagpur: In a notable disciplinary move, two police officers from the Yashodhara Nagar Police Station have been suspended over allegations of extortion involving illegal gas refilling activities. The officers, identified as Head Constable Mangesh Lanjewar and Constable Harshad Rahis...
Elderly Couple Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Grandson’s Home in Nagpur
Nagpur: Tragedy struck the Chandan Nagar area on Friday when an elderly couple, 85-year-old Shriram Bapurao Katare and 82-year-old Shakuntalabai Bapurao Katare, were discovered hanging at their grandson’s residence. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Imamwada police...
Man Arrested for Blackmail and Extortion in Bajajnagar, Nagpur
Nagpur: The Bajajnagar Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly blackmailing a 20-year-old woman and demanding ₹5000 from her by threatening to share her morphed photos. The incidents occurred between February 25 and June 17, 2024. The...
With start of new academic session, Nagpur Metro to increase service frequency
Nagpur: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is gearing up for the full-fledged start to the new academic session. From June 24 onward, the frequency of Nagpur Metro train operations would be increased. Metro trains would operate every 10 minutes...
ED raids on Amtek Group: Is probe agency targeting Robert Vadra, Gandhi family?
Nagpur: The recent raids by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the Amtek Group in Nagpur and search of 35 premises nation-wide has raised many eyebrows. If media reports are to be believed, it seems that the raids have been indirectly targeted...
Study time again: Schools to re-open on July 1 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The schools in Nagpur district and Vidarbha region will re-open on July 1 after summer vacations. Deputy Director (Education) Ulhas Narad has sent a letter in this regard to all Education Officers and asked them to start the new...
Centre enforces stringent anti-paper leak law amid exam mess
New Delhi: As the Education Ministry and the National Testing Agency (NTA) grapple with allegations of paper leaks, the Centre on Friday notified a stringent law that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. The law which came...
Bloody menace: Elderly woman on morning walk attacked brutally by stray dogs in Nagpur
Nagpur: The stray dog menace has raised its deadly face again in Nagpur as a 72-year-old woman on a morning walk at Ujjwal Nagar was attacked by a pack of five to six stray dogs on June 16. The attack...
Radisson Blu Hotel Nagpur Walkathon Supports Education and Healthcare
Nagpur: Radisson Blu Hotel Nagpur is proud to announce its support for the education and healthcare needs of the children from bereaved families . The hotel is committed to expanding its foundation'simpact to empower education for the underprivileged, and will...
Monsoon Update: Average Rainfall Recorded in 165 Talukas Across Maharashtra
Nagpur/Mumbai: Since the onset of the monsoon on June 1, Maharashtra has received an average rainfall of 141 millimeters, which is 68% of the seasonal average. Out of 25 districts, 165 talukas have recorded rainfall exceeding the average. These regions...
NMC seizes 11 plots in Lakadganj Zone to recover Rs 7.97 lakh Property Tax dues
Nagpur: The Lakadganj Zone of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) seized 11 open plots of land for the recovery of Rs 7.97 lakh Property Tax dues from the defaulters. During the drive launched by NMC on June 20, 11 open plots...
UGC Flags Nagpur’s LIT, Maha NLU, Animal & Fishery in Defaulting Universities List for Ombudsperson Appointment
Nagpur: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified Nagpur's Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University (LIT), Maharashtra National Law University (Maha NLU), and Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University among 157 universities nationwide for not appointing Ombudsperson(s) as mandated by UGC regulations. The...
Clouds of worry: Nagpur witnesses rainfall deficit of 36% in June so far
Nagpur: Vidarbha has witnessed 31% below normal rainfall since the start of the Southwest Monsoon on June 1 this year. Out of eleven districts, only Buldhana (46%) and Washim (35%) received excess rainfall till June 19, whereas Akola (7%) received...
Fatal Clash Over Food: Labourers from Chhattisgarh, MP Allegedly Kill Colleague in Nagpur
Nagpur: A dispute over cooking chicken and fish turned fatal in Sonegaon, Nagpur, as labourers from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh allegedly killed their colleague at Surya Residency in MIHAN City. The incident occurred on Thursday, claiming the life of Lambu...
A Decade of Wellness: IIM Nagpur Embraces ‘Yoga for Self and Society’
Nagpur: IIM Nagpur proudly celebrated the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga at its MIHAN campus, marking a decade of dedication to this ancient practice. The event, held at the Convention Block, commenced at 7 AM and...
Nagging nuisance: Nagpur continues to battle with rampant wrong-side driving
Nagpur: Despite stringent orders from the High Court and assertive claims by the City Traffic Police, wrong-side driving remains a persistent and hazardous nuisance on the streets of Nagpur. A tragic incident on June 17 underscored the severity of the...
Nagpur to host India-England ODI on Feb 6, 2025
Nagpur: After a gap of two years, Vidarbha Cricket Association’s Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur will once again host a men’s international cricket match. The BCCI on Thursday announced its senior men’s team’s itinerary from September 19 to February 12. VCA...
351st Coronation Day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj celebrated with fervour in Nagpur
Nagpur: The 351st Coronation Day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour at Shivtirth, Mahal, in Nagpur on Thursday. The event, organised by the Shivrajyabhishek Sohala Samiti, drew hundreds of citizens who gathered to...
Hit-and-run case: Despite 48-hr delay, RFSL report confirms driver was drunk
File PIC Dighori Naka Nagpur – The Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) has confirmed the presence of alcohol in Bhushan Lanjewar's blood, despite a 48-hour delay in sending blood samples for forensic tests. Lanjewar was involved in the hit-and-run incident...
Tragedy in Nagpur: Toddler drowns in residential well
Nagpur: In a heartbreaking incident, a family in Nagpur mourns the loss of their 2-year-old son, Rudransh, who tragically drowned after falling into a well located on their residential premises at Swavalambi Nagar. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when...
