Tension in Surabardi as demolition drive halted after HC stay
Nagpur: A tense atmosphere prevailed throughout the day on Wednesday in the Juni Basti area of Surabardi as authorities attempted to carry out a demolition drive against alleged encroachments. However, the action was ultimately halted after the affected families secured...
VPTL 2025 Begins with a Thriller as Pagariya Strikers Edge Past Nagpur Titans by 3 Wickets
Nagpur: The inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPTL) kicked off in dramatic fashion as Pagariya Strikers (PAS) pulled off a last-over win against Nagpur Titans (NAH) in the opening match at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha. Chasing a modest target of...
“Love, lust, lies, and blackmail” — Serial conman Kalpesh Kakkad nabbed in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a chilling case that exposes the dark underbelly of social media romance, the Nagpur police have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly lured multiple women with false promises of love, marriage, and financial gains -- only to sexually...
Raisoni Memorial Chess Festival in Nagpur from June 8
Nagpur: The stage is set for 18th GH Raisoni Memorial Nagpur Chess Festival which will begin from Sunday June 8 at GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shraddha Park, Wadi-Hingna Link Road. The Chess Festival, consisting of Classical, Rapid...
NMC seeks 240 more e-buses for Aapli Bus fleet under PM scheme
Nagpur: In a significant push toward sustainable urban transport, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has submitted a proposal to the Maharashtra Government seeking 240 additional electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. This move comes as the civic body...
Nagpur woman ends life just a month after marriage; hubby, in-laws arrested
Nagpur: A 22-year-old woman from Butibori’s Sonegaon village tragically ended her life just 35 days after her marriage, allegedly driven to suicide by persistent dowry-related harassment, threats, and physical abuse by her husband and in-laws. Police have arrested all...
Nagpur police’s patrolling vehicle catches fire
Nagpur: A patrolling vehicle of Nagpur police caught fire during routine movement on Hill Road in Ambazari-Ramnagar area on Wednesday afternoon. Electric wiring of the vehicle, a mini bus (MH-31/DZ-0523), led to suspected short circuit causing the fire....
नागपूरमध्ये गांजा तस्करांवर पोलिसांचा दणका; १०८ किलो गांजासह मोठा साठा जप्त
नागपूर : नागपूर पोलिसांनी मंगळवारी संध्याकाळी मोठी कारवाई करत गांजाच्या तस्करीचा प्रयत्न उधळून लावत १०८ किलो गांजा जप्त केला आहे. ही कारवाई शहरातील कळमना पोलिसांनी हायवेवर एक चकमकीसारखा पाठलाग करून केली. या प्रकरणात वाहनचालक आणि नागपूरमधील गांजाचा स्वीकारकर्ता अशा दोघांना...
Air Marshal Ghuratia, Air Vice Marshal Chaudhary from HQMC decorated with AVSM
Nagpur: Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, VSM, and Air Vice Marshal V S Chaudhary, VSM, both posted at the Headquarters Maintenance Command (HQMC) in Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, have been awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) at the hands of the...
World Environment Day in Nagpur context: City being buried under smog and cement!!
Nagpur: As the world marks Environment Day with the theme "Our Land. Our Future. We Are #GenerationRestoration," a stark reality stares Nagpur in the face -- one of shrinking green lungs, rising pollution, and a city grappling with the environmental...
West Nagpur MLA Thakre exposes PMAY scam; Bawankule asks Housing Minister to order probe
Nagpur: Serious irregularities and violations have been unearthed in the Orange City Park Housing Scheme approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Wanadongri, on the outskirts of Nagpur. The scam was exposed by Congress’ West Nagpur MLA Vikas...
Eye on poll: Major reshuffle in NMC’s engineering wing ahead of civic elections
Nagpur: With civic election preparations gaining momentum, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a significant reshuffle within its engineering department. After a long pause, a major round of transfers and postings was carried out on Wednesday, affecting over 80...
Maha Govt sets up expert panel to finalise Nagpur Nagrik Rugnalaya land auction
Nagpur: In a key step toward reviving healthcare infrastructure on the prime plot once housing the Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Rugnalaya, the Maharashtra Government has constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by the Chairman of Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) to oversee...
Police rescue cruelly dumped cattle meant for slaughter in Nagpur’s Pachpaoli
Nagpur: In a shocking case of animal cruelty, Pachpaoli Police rescued 12 cattle — including calves — from a congested shed in Azad Nagar, Teka, where they were allegedly held without food or water in preparation for illegal slaughter. The raid...
Youth nabbed with loaded pistol near Futala Lake in Nagpur
Nagpur: Crackdown on illegal possession of firearms continues by police in Nagpur. In the latest incident, Gittikhadan Police apprehended a 23-year-old youth carrying a loaded country-made pistol near the busy Futala Lake on the evening of Tuesday. Around 6:30 pm, the...
Idiots behind wheels: Another truck smashes into Gowari Flyover height barrier
Nagpur: Barely 24 hours after a fuel tanker rammed into a newly installed height-barrier on Shaheed Gowari Flyover near Rahate Colony Square, another reckless crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon — this time involving a dumper truck from the Zero Mile...
Postcard campaign: Domestic workers in Nagpur pick up pen, write letters to Prime Minister
Nagpur: In a powerful and emotional step to demand their rights, the Kamgar Ekta Union – Nagpur and the Maharashtra Rajya Gharelu Kaamgaar Samanvy Samiti have launched a postcard campaign addressed to the Prime Minister. The campaign began in Gumgaon,...
Get ready, Nagpur! First Adventure Park gets NMC nod, coming up at Lata Mangeshkar Garden
Nagpur: In a significant push towards promoting urban recreation and boosting public spaces, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has greenlit a Rs 8.79 crore project to develop an Adventure Park in one of its prime gardens. This marks the first...
Nagpur oranges selected for Centre’s Rs 300-crore ‘Clean Plant’ Project
Nagpur: In a major boost to horticulture and climate-resilient farming, the Central Government has selected Nagpur for implementing its ambitious ‘Clean Plant’ Project focused on producing disease-free orange saplings. The initiative is part of a nationwide plan under which nine...
NMC revamps traffic islands at 12 key junctions to curb chaos and enhance safety
Nagpur: In a major push to decongest city roads and enhance pedestrian safety, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to redesign traffic islands at 12 busy junctions. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to address longstanding...
PWD out, MSIDC in: Major shake-up in Vidhan Bhavan expansion project in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn in the Vidhan Bhavan expansion project, the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) has officially replaced the Public Works Department (PWD) as the nodal agency -- marking an unprecedented shift in how sensitive legislative infrastructure...
