NMC arranges 419 immersion tanks for Ganesh idols in Nagpur
Nagpur: With the arrival of Ganeshotsav in full swing, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made comprehensive arrangements for citizens, from installation of idols to their immersion. In a bid to promote an eco-friendly festival, the NMC has set...
Devotees celebrate Bappa’s 10-day earthly sojourn with fervour
Nagpur: The city came alive on Wednesday, August 27, as chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” echoed through streets, homes, and pandals, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. The air was filled with the fragrance of incense sticks, the rhythm...
Nagpur Welcomes Ganpati Bappa with Drums, Devotees Flock to Ganesh Tekdi Temple
Nagpur: The city is buzzing with festive excitement! From early morning, devotees have been welcoming their beloved Ganpati Bappa with the rhythmic beats of drums and traditional music. The day of Ganpati’s arrival is always a moment of joy and...
Ganeshotsav Hit by Inflation: Modaks & Decorations Costlier, Devotees’ Spirit Unshaken
Nagpur: Across the country, the much-loved Ganpati Bappa is making his grand arrival. However, common citizens are feeling the pinch of inflation this year. It has been reported that Bappa’s favorite modak has become more expensive. The increased prices of...
Nagpur Crime Branch Bust: 2 Arrested, 2 Firearms & 7 Cartridges Seized
Nagpur : The Crime Branch Unit 5 of Nagpur Police, operating under Khaparkheda jurisdiction, has arrested two individuals in separate operations. During these actions, the police seized two firearms, seven live cartridges, vehicles, mobile phones, and other items valued at...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Festival Begins Today, Know Auspicious Timings, Puja Vidhi, and Nagpur Highlights
Nagpur: The grand festival of Ganesh Chaturthi begins today across India with devotion and celebration. This year, the 10-day festival will continue from August 27 to September 6, 2025 (Anant Chaturdashi). Devotees install eco-friendly clay idols of Lord Ganesha in...
Nagpur Daily Update: Expressway Boost, Festival Preparations, Crime Raids, Gold Rates & Horoscope Insights
Here is a quick roundup of the latest developments in Nagpur as of August 27, 2025 — from city projects and crime updates to cultural festivities, sports achievements, and more.
City & Administration
- Nagpur–Gondia Expressway: Maharashtra Cabinet gives green light.
- Urban...
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Nagpur–Gondia Expressway Project
Mumbai/Nagpur: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the ambitious Nagpur–Gondia Expressway project. According to the government, the 162.5 km-long expressway will cut travel time between Nagpur and Gondia from the current three hours to just...
HC Rules Police Cannot Seal Property; Orders Adwani Dhaba Handover to Owner
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that the police do not have the authority to seal private property and directed that the premises housing Adwani Dhaba be handed back to its owner within 24 hours. Justices...
NMC to roll out Rs 125-cr Urban Street Network to end repeated road digging
Nagpur: In a major step to end the practice of repeated road digging by multiple utility agencies, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is rolling out a Rs 125-crore Urban Street Network (USN) project. The initiative will not only integrate water,...
Nagpur’s Anushka Fuke conferred with Maharashtra Kirti Puraskar 2025
Nagpur: Young author Anushka Fuke has brought pride to Nagpur after being conferred with the prestigious Maharashtra Kirti Puraskar by the Anandi Universe Foundation in Pune for her outstanding literary contribution. The award acknowledges her debut work, “Pearls of Wisdom...
Nagpur policyholder loses Rs 19,200 due to LIC negligence
Nagpur: A Nagpur-based Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) policyholder has alleged that negligence on the part of the insurance giant has cost him his money-back claim amount of Rs 19,200. According to Ashish Uday Bagde, holder of LIC policy number 979858313, he...
₹3 Crore Fake Property Scam Busted in Nagpur, Five Arrested
Nagpur : In a sensational revelation, the Wathoda police have exposed a massive ₹3 crore fraud involving fake property documents and forged IDs. Five people have been arrested for duping banks and individuals using counterfeit papers allegedly created with the...
NMC announces ‘Eco-Friendly Ganeshotsav Competition’ for city Mandals
Nagpur: To mark its Amrit Mahotsav year, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has announced an Eco-Friendly Ganeshotsav Competition under the campaign “Aamcha Bappa – Eco-Friendly Abhiyan.” The registration for the competition will remain open from August 25 to August 28. The civic...
Kale Memorial Badminton Tournament from Aug 28 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Yonex-Sunrise Amol Kale Memorial Yash Open Nagpur District Badminton Tournament will be held at Subhedar Badminton Hall, RTMNU Sports Complex, Ravi Nagar, Nagpur, from August 28-31. The four-day event, that will see Nagpur district registered players fight in as...
Young girl falls from bike, run over by truck in Kalamna, Nagpur
Nagpur: A young girl was killed when she accidentally fell off a moving motorcycle and came under the wheels of a truck that was following it. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Kalamna T-Point, under the jurisdiction of New...
5,000-strong police force deployed for Ganeshotsav security in Nagpur
Nagpur: With Ganeshotsav just a day away, Nagpur Police are taking strong steps to ensure the festival is celebrated safely. All Ganesh mandals have been asked to install CCTV cameras to help prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations. A 5,000-strong...
Nagpur child rape-murder case: SC agrees to reconsider convict’s death penalty
Nagpur: The Supreme Court has decided to reopen the case of Vasant Dupare, who was convicted of raping and brutally murdering a four-year-old girl in Nagpur’s Wadi area in 2008. He was awarded the death sentence. On Monday, a bench comprising...
Ganeshotsav Mandals face clearance hurdles; NMC approves 632 of 1,195 applications
Nagpur: With the 10-day Ganeshotsav set to commence within the next 24 hours, several Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandals in Nagpur are still awaiting permission to set up pandals. Despite introducing a single-window system to streamline approvals, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation...
Nagpur decked up as devotees, mandals ready to welcome Bappa for 10-day festivities
Nagpur: The city is abuzz with festive spirit as preparations peak for the grand arrival of Lord Ganesh on Wednesday, August 27, marking the start of the 10-day Ganeshotsav. From modest homes to towering pandals, dazzling lights, artistic decorations,...
Only one objection filed to NMC’s draft ward formation so far
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) draft ward formation for the 2025 civic polls, released last week, has failed to stir much political action so far. In the three days since the draft was made public, the Election Department has...
