Maha Govt tables Freedom of Religion Bill to ban forced conversions
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government on Friday introduced the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session. “The objective of the Bill is to protect the right to freedom of religion. It also aims to prohibit...
RTO speed guns defunct for 4 months, overspeeding checks halted in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a glaring example of administrative negligence, the speed monitoring system of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Nagpur has remained non-functional for the past four months, severely weakening enforcement against overspeeding vehicles on city roads and highways. The interceptor...
Hailstorm, rain alert issued for Nagpur as mercury crosses 41°C in 7 Vidarbha districts
Nagpur: With temperatures steadily climbing across the Vidarbha region, the weather pattern over Nagpur is now expected to shift towards cloudy conditions accompanied by rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that between March 15...
Rumour of child kidnapping sparks mob assault on elderly woman in Hingna
Nagpur: A disturbing incident highlighting the dangers of rumour-driven panic unfolded in the Raipur area of Hingna Tehsil in Nagpur district on Friday morning, when a mentally unwell elderly woman was mistaken for a child kidnapper and assaulted by local...
Nagpur Hotels Turn to Induction Cooking Amid LPG Supply Concerns
Nagpur: Uncertainty surrounding the supply of LPG across the country has begun raising concerns within the hospitality sector, particularly among hotels and restaurants that rely heavily on commercial gas cylinders for daily kitchen operations. Against this backdrop, Nagpur Today spoke with...
NVCC Flags MahaGST Portal Issues in Profession Tax Compliance
Vidarbha regions 13 lac traders apex body Nag Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce has raised serious concerns regarding multiple technical difficulties faced by taxpayers while complying with Profession Tax provisions on the MahaGST Portal & NVCC submitted detailed representation to Mr....
AI alert system rolled out to warn villagers of tiger, leopard movement near Pench
Nagpur: In a significant move aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based early warning system to track the movement of big cats has been activated in three locations in Nagpur’s rural belt near the Pench Tiger Reserve. The...
PIL in HC alleges illegal earthen bridges across Wardha River by WCL
Nagpur: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court alleging serious environmental violations, safety risks and administrative inaction in connection with the repeated construction of temporary earthen bridges across the Wardha...
Power shock: MSEDCL languishes at 49th rank nationally; experts flag shoddy performance
Nagpur: The performance of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), popularly known as Mahavitaran, has come under sharp criticism after the utility was ranked 49th among 54 power distribution companies in the country in the latest evaluation by...
Datke raises alarm over ‘illegal’ mobile towers in Nagpur
Nagpur: The issue of large-scale irregularities in the installation of mobile towers in the city was raised in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly by Nagpur Central MLA Pravin Datke, who demanded strict action against unauthorized towers and called for a comprehensive...
MNLU Nagpur to organise conference on “Four Decades of the NDPS Act, 1985” on Apr 10, 11
Nagpur: Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU Nagpur) is organising a two-day National Conference titled “Four Decades of the NDPS Act, 1985: Jurisprudential Evolution, Contemporary Challenges, and India’s Visionary Roadmap Towards a Drug-Free India by 2047”, scheduled to be held...
HC allows inspection of NMC toilets after 1,127 photos raise cleanliness doubts
Nagpur: In a significant development in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the condition of public toilets in the city, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has permitted the petitioner to conduct a physical inspection of several public...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Unveils ₹5,541 Crore Budget for 2026–27, Focus on Infrastructure Development
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Friday presented its proposed budget of ₹5,541.31 crore for the financial year 2026–2027. Municipal Commissioner Vipin Itankar unveiled the budget during a press conference, stating that priority has been given to strengthening...
As summer strikes early, Maharajbagh Zoo creates cooling haven for animals
Nagpur: Even before the mercury has crossed the 40°C mark, the harsh grip of summer has begun tightening over Nagpur, leaving not just residents but animals struggling to cope with the relentless heat. With the month of March itself turning...
Police crack down on LPG hoarders in Nagpur amid panic over fuel supply
Nagpur: Amid rising panic over the availability of cooking gas and fuel supplies, the Nagpur police have launched a sweeping crackdown on suspected hoarders and black-marketeers under the Essential Commodities Act. Authorities have made it clear that there is no...
Nagpur Marathon by Breads N Beyond Sees Overwhelming Response; Limited Spot Registrations Open
The upcoming Breads N Beyond Nagpur Marathon has received an overwhelming response from runners across India, with participants enthusiastically registering across all race categories. The strong turnout reflects the growing enthusiasm for running and community fitness events in Nagpur. Breads N...
Unidentified man found murdered on Nagpur outskirts, cops hunt killers
Nagpur: A highly decomposed body of an unidentified man, believed to be in his 30s, was discovered in a bushy area near Khairi bridge on the outskirts of Nagpur, under the jurisdiction of the New Kamptee Police Station, triggering a...
Kalamna cops foil armed dacoity bid, five men nabbed
Nagpur: The Kalamna Police in Nagpur arrested five persons who were allegedly preparing to commit a dacoity in the Kalamna area late Tuesday night. One of their accomplices managed to escape under the cover of darkness and is currently being...
Nagpur police crack down on noise pollution after High Court directive
Nagpur: Acting firmly on directives issued by the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench, the Nagpur police have launched a fresh and comprehensive crackdown on noise pollution across the city. Public notices have been served to religious institutions and shrine managements,...
Scorching signals: Nagpur commuters bear the heat as green shade nets yet to appear
Nagpur: As temperatures in Nagpur inch close to 39°C, commuters waiting at traffic signals across the city are being forced to endure the relentless summer heat, raising concerns over the delay in installing protective shade nets at major intersections. Every year,...
Nagpur’s ‘Raasta Club’ sealed for 15 days after Valentine’s Day brawl
Nagpur: Taking a tough stand against lawlessness and violation of rules, the Nagpur Police have ordered the closure of the popular nightlife venue ‘Raasta Club’ for 15 days following a violent brawl that erupted inside the club on Valentine's Day....
