No takers for NMC’s 20% tax rebate for green buildings in Nagpur!
Nagpur: In a city grappling with the environmental consequences of rapid urbanization, a promising incentive by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to promote sustainable construction has found no takers. Despite announcing a 20% property tax rebate for certified green...
Nagpur’s Medical Square turns into traffic nightmare, ambulances caught in gridlock!
Nagpur: Just a stone’s throw from the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) -- a lifeline for patients from across Central India -- Medical Square in Nagpur has once again exposed the city’s shocking lack of traffic management. What...
Nagpur woman vows to revisit Pakistan, her “dream destination”
Nagpur: Even after being arrested for illegally crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan, Sunita Jamgade, a 43-year-old former nurse from Nagpur, remains defiant. During interrogation on Thursday, she reportedly told investigators that she plans to visit Pakistan...
Mystery Deepens in Nagpur Woman’s Pakistan Visit
Nagpur/New Delhi: A 43-year-old woman from Nagpur, Sunita Jamgade, who had illegally crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) earlier this month, has been arrested by the Maharashtra Police under the Official Secrets Act. Authorities are now...
Major Highway Police Operation: ₹60 Lakh in Cash Seized from Car Near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major success, the highway police in Nagpur district seized ₹60 lakh in unaccounted cash from a car near Pardi (Heti) on Thursday evening. The vehicle, a Tata Harrier, was en route from Bhopal to Raipur and was...
SEZs and EOUs to Receive Tax Relief; 1-4% Subsidy Under RoDTEP Scheme Starting June 1
Nagpur: In a significant move aimed at boosting exports from MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) and attracting entrepreneurs, the Maharashtra government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced tax relief for Special Economic Zones (SEZs)...
Nagpur Police Crack Down on Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault, Blackmail — Four Cases Registered
Nagpur : The Hudkeshwar Police in Nagpur have arrested a self-proclaimed psychologist, Vijay Prabhakar Ghaywat, accused of multiple counts of sexual assault, blackmail, and exploitation of minor girls under the guise of therapy. The investigation has led to the registration...
Youth Arrested for Brandishing Sword Near Shitla Mata Temple
Nagpur: Kalamna Police apprehended a 24-year-old man for brandishing a sword and creating a public nuisance near Shitla Mata Temple in Vijay Nagar on Wednesday evening. The incident took place around 7:30 pm on May 28, when a police patrol...
SDO’s Regularization Order Cancelled
Nagpur: The regularization order dated January 31, 2024, issued by the SDO concerning land near Belatarodi-Besa in Velahari was cancelled by the Collector’s office following a review petition. Challenging this cancellation, Gyaneshwar Wankhede filed a petition in the High Court....
HC Grants Relief, Warns of Seizure if Appeal Not Filed
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Harish Vasvani, operator of Shankar Bhojanalay on Maharajbagh Road, while also issuing a stern warning. The court directed that unless a statutory appeal is filed within...
Symbiosis Suspension Inquiry Concludes; Petition Dismissed
Nagpur: The disciplinary inquiry into the suspension of a final-year LLB student of Symbiosis Law School has been completed, following which the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has disposed of the petition challenging the suspension order. The student was...
Transfer Within 5 Days of Promotion Sparks Controversy in Local Fund Audit Department
Nagpur: A senior auditor posted at the Nagpur office of the Local Fund Audit Department was transferred to Chandrapur just five days after his promotion — a move that has now triggered a legal dispute. The officer, Praveen Bagde, has...
Shalarth ID scam effect: Education Deptt in turmoil, piles of files, no officers to sign
Nagpur: The Shalarth ID scam has thrown the State’s Education Department into turmoil, triggering a wave of daily revelations and disruptions in administrative functioning. In the aftermath of the scandal, senior officials have been stationed at the Pune headquarters, scrutinizing...
Murder convict arrested for thefts while out on parole in Nagpur
Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police have arrested a life-term convict who was found committing burglaries while out on parole. The accused, Shekhar Bhimrao Meshram (38), a resident of Chandan Nagar, Imambada, had been sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case in 2011....
Jitesh ignites the IPL: Vidarbha star powers RCB into top two with record-breaking blitz
Nagpur: It was only a matter of time before Jitesh Sharma set the IPL stage ablaze -- and on Tuesday night, the wait finally ended. The Vidarbha and India wicketkeeper-batter delivered a jaw-dropping unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls,...
PM Modi urged to name Nagpur Rly Station after Raje Raghuji Maharaj Bhosale-I
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra and one of India’s fastest-growing metropolises, Nagpur is currently witnessing rapid infrastructure development. From large-scale urban projects to the upgrading of transportation systems, the city is undergoing a transformative phase. Key hubs like Nagpur...
Big relief for farmers: Maha Govt waives farm land partition registration fee
Nagpur: In a major relief for farmers, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Revenue Department to waive the registration fee for documents related to the partition of agricultural land. The decision was taken during the Cabinet meeting. Until...
NMC poll: BJP faces challenges in booth committees despite 15 years of power in civic body
Nagpur: Even after holding power in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for 15 consecutive years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not in a completely favourable position across all wards. The party has created 2,158 booth-level units for organizational work,...
MSME power: IIM Nagpur roundtable sets bold vision for ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’
Nagpur: In a significant stride toward shaping India’s development blueprint, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur hosted a high-impact roundtable titled “MSME & Viksit Bharat @ 2047”, focusing on the strategic role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises...
MSEDCL appeals consumers to use toll-free numbers for power failure complaints
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has appealed to consumers to use toll-free numbers to lodge complaints about power failure. The Toll Free Nos. 1912/180 18002333435/ 18002123435 are operational 24x7 and the complaints registered here are promptly taken...
Harad is new Pradhan Sevadar of Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Nagpur
Nagpur: Fresh elections were held at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Kamptee Road, on Wednesday, in which Paramjeet Singh Harad was elected as the new Pradhan Sevadar of the Gurudwara. According to a press release issued by Tarvinder alias Kuku Singh...
