Eyebrows raised: Newly opened Police Bhavan suffers damage as Nagpur lashed by rain, strong winds

Nagpur: Many eyebrows were raised over the quality of newly constructed multi-story Police Bhavan in Nagpur. As the city was lashed by heavy rains and storms, a portion of ceiling on the fifth floor, and two more floors have...

287 structures in Nagpur found worn-out, risky: NMC survey

Nagpur: In the wake of nature’s fury wreaking havoc in Nagpur on Tuesday, a survey carried out by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has found 287 structures in the city as risky and worn-out. After reviewing the NMC’s monsoon preparedness on...

Govt imposes curbs on sugar exports from June 1

The government on Tuesday imposed restrictions on sugar exports from June 1, a move aimed at increasing availability of the commodity in the domestic market and curbing price rise. "Export of sugar (raw, refined and white sugar) is placed under...

Commuters skip Aapli Bus ride, prefer Majhi Metro travel in Nagpur

Nagpur: A study by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has revealed that there is 44% drop in Aapli Bus ridership post Covid lockdowns while Majhi Metro, in sharp contrast, has reported an increase in ridership. The NMC study said that daily...

5 men booked for duping cop of Rs 20.46 lakh in land deal in Hudkeshwar

Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police on Tuesday booked five persons for allegedly duping a policeman of over Rs 20.46 lakh in a land deal. The accused have been identified Aditya Dharamdas Jambhulkar (37), a resident of Plot No 246, Vishram Nagar, Amol Madhukarrao...

MSEDCL provides power to 68,950 households in 2021-22 in Nagpur Circle

Nagpur: MSEDCL's Nagpur Circle, which connects development and prosperity through lighting, has provided electricity to 68,950 households in the year 2021-2022. Compared to 2020-21, the number of people getting electricity connection has increased by 11, 317 in 2021-22. During...

Nagpur Rural Police attach Rs 105 crore property in farmers’ loan fraud case

Nagpur: In a significant development, the Economic Offences Wing (EoW ) of Nagpur Rural Police has attached property worth Rs 105 crore including 119 acre agricultural land of a prime accused in a loan fraud case in which the accused...

ICAD launched ‘ICAD Online App’ for JEE and NEET students

In Covid era, we understood the immense reach of technology and its probable use in education sector. It was also clear that next offline classes will be hybrid ones. ICAD has taken steps in this direction a year back....

In Pics: Untimely rains wreck havoc in Nagpur, uproot trees, damage crops

Nagpur: The Nagpur district experienced untimely rain along with hailstorm at many places on Tuesday. While the rains brought much needed respite from scorching heat, the hailstorm also wreaked havoc in rural areas damaging the standing crops. The locals and commuters...

Video: ‘Justice For Omi’ echoes Nagpur streets during candle march

Nagpur: Expressing their resentment over the death of Omashankar alias Omi Purohit, who died on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle driven by son of Additional Municipal Chief Ram Joshi, members of Pushkarna Samaj took out a candle march...

Mason brutally kills labourer over liquor in Jaripatka

Nagpur: A mason brutally killed a labourer over liquor in Jaripatka area on Monday afternoon. Cops have arrested accused Mahadeo Jagoji Sonule (63), a resident of Babadeep Singh Nagar, for killing the labourer, Tilak Chauhan.

The accused...

Nagpur start-up set to feed Tarri-Poha to Sharks!

Pohewala, start-up founded by Chahul Balpande and Pawan Wadibhasme, aims to raise Rs 1 crore for 20% equity from Shark Tank India Nagpur: Nagpurians and their love Tarri-Poha is a world known affair! Poha, which needs no introductions across the globe,...

Project sanctioned to quench thirst of Nagpur cancelled by MVA Govt?

Nagpur: The MVA Government in Maharashtra, it seems, is hell bent on robbing Vidarbha of projects sanctioned by previous BJP Government. After the construction of the Chaurai Dam in Madhya Pradesh, the supply of water to Nagpur City decreased considerably. The...

Is conspiracy brewing to shift Nagpur’s Institute of Science to Pune?

Nagpur: Is there a plan to shift Nagpur’s renowned Institute of Science to Pune? The Institute of Science, established to promote science and inculcate scientific attitude in students and society, is currently in Nagpur. Are efforts being made to...

Farmer attempts suicide at SDO’s office

Nagpur: Fumed over getting the records of 7/12, a farmer attempted suicide at the office of Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) in Umrer on Monday. According to police sources, father of Sagar Kashinath Mandare (48), a resident of Makardhokda, had sold a portion...

109th convocation of Nagpur University on May 25

File photo Nagpur: The 109th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 10 am at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Hall, Reshimbagh in the city. For the first time, the Convocation will witness...

Video: Miscrents launch murderous attack on two in Rana Pratap Nagar

Nagpur: An Attempt on the life of two youths was made by a group after a car hit their motorcycle in parking. The incident took place at Vinayak Apartment in Subhash Nagar area of Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station on...

Farmer attempts suicide at SDO’s office

Nagpur: Fumed over getting the records of 7/12, a farmer attempted suicide at the office of Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) in Umrer on Monday. According to police sources, father of Sagar Kashinath Mandare (48), a resident of Makardhokda, had sold a portion...

NMC polls: Draw of lots for finalising women’s wards on May 31

Nagpur: The State Election Commission (SEC) on Monday announced a draw of lots for reservation of women candidates in the ensuing Nagpur Municipal Corporation election. The draw, to be conducted on May 31, will be for reservation of SC...

Constable, woman arrested for duping jeweller of Rs 12 lakh in Nagpur

Nagpur: A police constable attached to Sitabuldi Police Station and wife of a suspended policeman were arrested by Tehsil Police on Monday for duping a jeweller to the tune of Rs 12 lakh on the pretext of selling gold at...