Nagpur man duped of Rs 1.68 lakh in fake Dubai tour scam on social media
Nagpur: A Nagpur resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.68 lakh in an online fraud involving a Dubai tour package promoted on social media. The complainant, Prabhat Salve, was planning a family trip in January 2025 when he came across a...
Rokde Jewellers Launches ‘Tax Free Mahotsav’ – Shop Jewellery and They Will Pay the GST
Rokde Jewellers, widely regarded as Vidarbha’s most trusted and fast-growing regional jewellery brand, has announced its latest customer-centric campaign, ‘Tax Free Mahotsav’, reinforcing its commitment to value-driven retail and customer delight. The limited-period campaign, valid till 31st March 2026, brings...
Rain-bearing clouds cool Nagpur, mercury plunges by 5.2°C
Nagpur: In an unexpected twist to the early summer narrative, Nagpur has witnessed a noticeable drop in temperature, offering residents a brief but welcome relief from the usual March heat. After flirting with the 40°C mark earlier this season,...
Nagpur’s Krazy Castle set for grand comeback with global-themed attractions
Nagpur: After nearly seven years of shutdown marked by floods, legal hurdles, and infrastructure overhaul, Nagpur’s iconic Krazy Castle Aqua Park is gearing up for a grand comeback, with a completely reimagined identity. A senior official from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation...
Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2, cost of normal petrol stays unchanged
Nagpur: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has increased the price of its premium petrol price by Rs 2 per litre. The revised rates came into effect on Friday itself. Although the state-run petroleum company didn't specify any reason behind the...
Drone attack threat puts Koradi Thermal Power Station on high alert
Nagpur: A chilling drone attack threat targeting major power infrastructure has triggered a massive security clampdown across Vidarbha, with authorities placing four critical thermal power stations on high alert. The threat, received via email, specifically named the Koradi Thermal Power Station,...
Gudi Padwa sparks Rs 300 crore buying boom in Nagpur markets
Nagpur: The celebration of Gudi Padwa turned into a massive economic windfall for Nagpur, as the city witnessed an extraordinary surge in consumer spending, clocking an estimated Rs 300 crore turnover in a single day. Markets across the city buzzed with...
Nagpur leads Maharashtra in healthcare excellence, secures top rank in State
Nagpur: Living up to its reputation as the Second Capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur has delivered a stellar performance in the statewide assessment conducted by the Public Health Department for January, proudly securing the No.1 rank across Maharashtra. Under the dynamic leadership...
Nagpur Flights Hit: 4 Cancelled, Delays Surge & Noida Link Missing
Nagpur: Air travel disruptions are worsening for Nagpur passengers, with four domestic flights cancelled, multiple routes delayed for hours, and fresh disappointment over the absence of a direct flight to Noida’s upcoming Jewar Airport. On Thursday, two flights on the Nagpur-Mumbai...
Return Journey Turns Fatal: 2 Nagpur Devotees Killed in MP Crash
Nagpur: A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two devotees from Nagpur who were returning after offering prayers in Ujjain. The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:30 AM near Dhakna village on the Betul-Harda border in Madhya Pradesh. According to...
6 Dangerous Roads & Junctions Every Nagpurian Must Know
Nagpur: The Regional Transport Office (RTO), Nagpur (City), has rolled out a focused road safety campaign titled ‘Save Two-Wheeler Riders and Pedestrians’ to tackle the rising number of fatal accidents across the city. The move comes against a grim backdrop —...
Nagpur Police Tighten Rules on Cyber Complaints, Curb Unnecessary Account Freezes
Nagpur: In a significant move to address irregularities in cybercrime investigations, Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at curbing the unnecessary freezing of bank accounts and improving transparency in the system. The decision...
Nagpur martial artist Dr. Anand Yadav sets Guinness World Record, felicitated by Gadkari
Nagpur: Renowned SQAY martial arts athlete Dr. Anand Babulal Yadav has brought pride to Nagpur by setting a new Guinness World Record and winning a gold medal, earning widespread recognition and accolades. In honour of his remarkable achievement, Union Minister Nitin...
Bride-to-be calls off marriage over dowry demand; 3 booked in Nagpur
Nagpur: A case of dowry harassment has been registered at Jaripatka Police Station after a 26-year-old woman accused her fiancé and his family of demanding Rs 3 lakh and calling off the marriage when the demand was not met. The complainant,...
Three arrested for bid to murder youth in Yashodhara Nagar
Nagpur: A minor dispute over drinking water escalated into a violent assault in the Yashodhara Nagar police station limits, leaving a 23-year-old youth seriously injured. The victim, Sheikh Mustafiz Sheikh Nawaz (23), a resident of Majri slum near Madina Masjid, was...
NIT officer manhandled while stopping illegal construction in Nagpur
Nagpur: An official of the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) was allegedly manhandled while attempting to halt an illegal construction on government land in Sanyal Nagar. The incident occurred on March 17 when NIT officer Kamlesh Tembhurne, along with his team, visited...
Nagpur man duped of Rs 1.68 lakh in fake Dubai tour scam on social media
Nagpur: A Nagpur resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.68 lakh in an online fraud involving a Dubai tour package promoted on social media. The complainant, Prabhat Salve, was planning a family trip in January 2025 when he came across a...
Sexual harassment allegation rocks AIIMS Nagpur; probe ordered
Nagpur: Allegations of sexual harassment have surfaced at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur), with a woman resident doctor filing a formal complaint against an associate professor from the Department of Dentistry. According to sources, the...
Nagpur Police undergo key reshuffle; five Inspectors transferred
Nagpur: In a routine administrative move aimed at strengthening field operations, Nagpur Commissioner of Police Ravinder Kumar Singal on Wednesday ordered the transfer of five Police Inspectors across the city. As per the reshuffle, Senior Police Inspector Anamika Mirzapure, who was...
Nagpur Airport on full alert during high-stakes anti-hijack drill
Nagpur: In a gripping display of preparedness and precision, the otherwise calm premises of Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport transformed into a high-alert zone on Wednesday as authorities executed a full-scale anti-hijack mock drill, simulating a life-and-death crisis in...
Army set to get first batch of extended-range Pinaka rockets from Nagpur firm
Nagpur: Quietly but decisively, Nagpur has positioned itself at the heart of India’s growing military strength, as the first batch of extended-range Pinaka rockets, manufactured by city-based Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, is set to be handed over to the...
