Nagpur Celebrates Kindergarten Graduation Day 2026 with Joy and Pride

Nagpur: Kindergarten Graduation Day was celebrated on 16th April 2026 with great enthusiasm and joy. The event marked a significant milestone in the journey of young learners as they stepped forward into a new phase of their academic life. The...

Matru Sewa Sangh remains first choice for maternity care among poor: CM Fadnavis

Nagpur: Despite the growth of modern healthcare facilities, institutions rooted in service continue to command deep trust among the underprivileged, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. Addressing the 105th Foundation Day program of Matru Sewa Sangh, he noted that...

Akola, Wardha scorch at 45°C; Nagpur hits season high of 44.4°C

Nagpur: Even as unseasonal rainfall has been forecast in parts of the state, large stretches of Central Maharashtra, particularly the Vidarbha region, continue to reel under intense heat, with temperatures soaring well above normal and offering little immediate respite. According to...

Delay in RTMNU results sparks student outrage, academic concerns

Nagpur: A serious academic concern has emerged at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, as students have raised alarm over significant delays in the declaration of B.Tech third semester (NEP) examination results, coupled with alleged mismanagement throughout the semester. According to students,...

NMC rolls out 100-Day Mission to make Nagpur free of encroachments

Nagpur: In a decisive push to restore order on city roads and public spaces, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has rolled out an ambitious ‘Mission 100 Days’ campaign aimed at clearing encroachments and dismantling illegal hoardings across the city. The initiative, spearheaded...

Nagpur Mankapur Harassment Case: Accused Sent to Police Custody Till April 23

Nagpur: In a major development from the Mankapur area of Nagpur, police have arrested Riyaz Kazi, allegedly associated with the Fikr Foundation, following serious complaints filed by women employees linked to the organisation. The complainants have accused the suspect of...

Nagpur: Accused Arrested in Alleged Exploitation and Religious Conversion Case

Nagpur: A shocking case has emerged from the Mankapur area of the city, where young women were allegedly exploited and pressured into religious activities under the guise of an institution. Police have arrested the main accused, Riyaz Kazi, triggering widespread...

Kamptee Cylinder Blast: One Dead, 10 Injured

Nagpur: A tragic incident occurred in the Kamptee area of Nagpur district on Sunday morning after a massive gas cylinder explosion. One boy lost his life due to suffocation, while around 10 people were injured, creating panic in the locality. According...

Z+ Security for Mohan Bhagwat Under Fire: PIL Seeks Recovery of Costs from RSS Chief

Nagpur: A major legal challenge has emerged over the use of taxpayer money for high-level security cover, as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench seeking recovery of expenses incurred on providing...

Nagpur Activates Red Blinker Signals at 31 Junctions Amid Heatwave

Nagpur woman dies by suicide after harassment by live-in partner

Nagpur: A 51-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Bajaj Nagar after prolonged harassment by her live-in partner, prompting police to register a criminal case. The deceased, identified as Reshma Shashikant Rewatkar, had been living with accused Shashank Gyaneshwar Gajbhiye (46)...

11 cattle rescued from illegal slaughter setup in Nagpur

Nagpur: In a late-night operation, police rescued 11 cattle allegedly being held for illegal slaughter under inhumane conditions in the Gaddigodam area. At around 1:40 am on April 18, a police patrol team received credible information about cattle being confined inside...

Drug peddler held under ‘Operation Thunder’ in Nagpur; Rs 2.55 lakh worth MD seized

Nagpur: Acting under the special anti-narcotics drive “Operation Thunder – Let’s Unite for a Drug-Free Society”, initiated by Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal, the Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Squad arrested a youth with a significant quantity of banned drugs in Sakkardara. At...

Dearness Allowance raised by 2% for Central Government employees

Nagpur: The Centre has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by two per cent for all government employees. The increase will be effective from January 1, 2026 - that means employees and pensioners will receive arrears for the previous months. The previous...

BJP dominates NMC zonal polls, bags 8 of 10 seats; Congress wins key Ashi Nagar battle

Nagpur: The political landscape of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) witnessed a significant reshuffle on April 17 as elections for chairpersons across all ten administrative zones were concluded. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reaffirmed its dominance by clinching eight...

Nagpur’s Alfiya sets sights on Olympic glory after Asian silver

Nagpur: Riding high on her silver-medal triumph at the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Nagpur’s rising boxing star Alfiya Tarannum Khan Pathan is already planning her next big leap, targeting podium finishes at World Cups and the...

14,000 Nagpur residents in a fix as gas agency shut; chaos, confusion, hardship mount

Nagpur: In a move that has sparked outrage and widespread hardship, the sudden suspension of a gas agency in the Nara area of Nagpur has thrown nearly 14,000 LPG consumers into chaos, forcing them to struggle for basic cooking fuel...

TCS Nashik-type incidents seen at Axis Bank as well: Amruta Fadnavis

Nagpur: Raising concern over rising cases of workplace misconduct, noted social activist and singer Amruta Fadnavis on Friday termed incidents like the recent sexual harassment case at a TCS office in Nashik as “deeply unfortunate,” stressing that such issues are...

Maha Govt makes Marathi mandatory in classes 1-10; violators face Rs 1 lakh fine

Nagpur: In a decisive move to enforce language policy, the Maharashtra Government has announced strict action against schools failing to implement Marathi as a compulsory subject from Classes 1 to 10. The School Education Department has issued a detailed Government...

Double trouble: Nagpur bakes at 44°C, power cuts leave citizens sweating

Nagpur: As the city reels under a punishing 44°C heatwave, Nagpurians are now battling a second crisis, frequent and erratic power cuts that are turning homes into furnaces and daily life into a struggle for survival. Despite tall claims by the...