Surge in murders sparks concern over rising violent crime in Nagpur
Nagpur: A series of murders reported across Nagpur over the past two months has triggered growing concern over the city's deteriorating law and order situation, with incidents of violent crime increasingly stemming from seemingly minor disputes. The two murders reported...
Man stabbed after refusing to give money for liquor in Nagpur’s Imamwada
Nagpur: A 34-year-old man was allegedly stabbed after refusing to give money for liquor to two acquaintances in the Imamwada police station area late on Sunday night. Police have arrested both the accused, who allegedly assaulted the victim and attempted...
7-year-old boy drowns at Ambrosiaa Metropark in Nagpur district
Nagpur: An Independence Day family outing ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old boy drowned in the swimming pool of a water park in Katol taluka of Nagpur district on Saturday. Police have registered a case against the owner and manager...
Youth stabbed to death while searching for brother in Ganeshpeth; 3 booked
Nagpur: A 28-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death after he set out to look for his elder brother, who had allegedly assaulted their grandmother while under the influence of alcohol, in the Ganeshpeth police station area late on Saturday...
High-value burglary cracked in Nagpur, 4 held; stolen gold used to buy plot, car
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, the Nagpur Crime Branch has cracked a high-value house burglary in Kapil Nagar and arrested four members of an alleged theft syndicate accused of decamping with gold, silver and cash worth several lakhs from a...
‘Stay Free, Stay Sober’ Campaign Receives Encouraging Response Across Nagpur
Nagpur: The first campaign under “Stay Free, Stay Sober: Drug-Free Nagpur” received an encouraging response from citizens across Nagpur on Sunday. Organised by Kalki Foundation and Kritsnam Foundation, in collaboration with Youth for Seva, Project Soch, Avabodh Foundation, CIIPS and...
NMC to launch 40-day mega drive to recover Rs 1,279 crore in property tax arrears
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will launch a massive 40-day property tax recovery campaign from August 20 to September 30, targeting more than 3.24 lakh defaulting properties across the city in an effort to recover Rs 1,279.05 crore in...
Road accident turns out to be murder; wife, lover arrested for killing husband in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a chilling case of premeditated murder, a 33-year-old man was allegedly killed by his wife's lover, who, with her alleged assistance, attempted to pass off the crime as a road accident by dumping the body on a roadside...
Ambazari reborn: NMC wins battle against water hyacinth, Gadkari leads celebration
Nagpur: After months of sustained efforts and repeated setbacks, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has achieved a major milestone in restoring Ambazari Lake by bringing the spread of invasive water hyacinth (Eichhornia) under control. To mark the success of the...
Record 45,000 visitors throng Sitabuldi Fort on Independence Day
Nagpur: The historic Sitabuldi Fort witnessed an unprecedented surge of visitors on Independence Day, with nearly 45,000 people flocking to the iconic monument on Saturday, making it the highest-ever recorded footfall during a single public opening of the fort. The...
RTI reveals Customs seized Rs 9.87 crore worth of smuggled goods at Nagpur Airport since 2023
Nagpur: The Customs Department has seized smuggled goods worth nearly Rs 9.87 crore at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International (DBAI) Airport, Nagpur, between January 1, 2023, and July 15, 2026, according to information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act,...
5,000 Houses and Shanties Face Demolition Threat Along Nag River
Nagpur: Nearly 5,000 houses, shanties and other structures located along the Nag River could face demolition as part of the proposed Nag River Pollution Abatement Project. Structures falling within roughly 15 metres of the river, particularly unauthorised settlements and...
Crime Branch cracks 11 theft cases, arrests vehicle lifter in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Crime Branch's Unit-III has arrested a suspected vehicle thief and solved 11 theft cases, including 10 vehicle thefts and one mobile phone theft, in a major crackdown on property crimes in the city. Police recovered stolen property worth...
Karate trainer arrested for raping eight-year-old student in Nagpur
Nagpur: A 32-year-old karate trainer has been arrested for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl enrolled at his martial arts training centre in the Bahadura Phata area under the jurisdiction of Hudkeshwar police station. The incident, which allegedly occurred on August...
Liquor dispute turns deadly: Husband arrested for killing wife in Kamptee
Nagpur: A 65-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife following a dispute over liquor and food in the Ranala area under the jurisdiction of New Kamptee Police Station on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Shyamwati Umashankar...
Gen-Z Must Lead the Fight Against Drug Abuse, Says DCP Lohit Mathani
Nagpur: Ahead of the city-wide Stay Real Stay Sober drug awareness campaign, a special guest interaction session was organised on August 15, bringing together campaign organisers, volunteers and team leaders with distinguished guests DCP Lohit Mathani and Mr. Anil Deshpande. The...
IMD Rain Alert for Mumbai, Nagpur
New Delhi: The state of Maharashtra has been witnessing steady rainfall for the last few days. According to the weather department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in some places today. However, the Meteorological Department has not...
Nagpur: IAF Band Captivates Audience at Independence Day Concert
Nagpur: The Indian Air Force’s Maintenance Command delivered a captivating musical performance at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, Nagpur, to commemorate the 80th Independence Day. The event drew a large audience and served as a vibrant tribute to the nation’s...
Nagpur: 400 NCC Cadets Hold Har Ghar Tiranga Rally
Nagpur: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, around 400 cadets of 2 Maharashtra Armoured Squadron NCC, Nagpur, participating in CATC-615 Camp at Saoner, organised a special ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ awareness rally in the town. The rally aimed to spread...
Maharashtra Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Likely in Nagpur, Mumbai, Pune
Nagpur: Maharashtra is likely to remain under an active monsoon spell, with several districts expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming days. The weather system has prompted increased vigilance across parts of the state, including Vidarbha. According to...
Nagpur Police API Dies by Suicide in Government Quarter; Probe Underway
NAGPUR: A police department official in Nagpur died by suicide late Sunday night at a government quarter, triggering shock within the department. The deceased has been identified as Assistant Police Inspector (API) Jhol, who was posted in the Arj and...
