Nagpur receives 45.6 mm rainfall, but June ends with 44% deficit
Nagpur: The June-end heavy rain across districts left Vidarbha with an overall deficiency of 12% in the normal range, though in some parts like Nagpur, the shortfall was as high as 44% in June. Nagpur City recorded 45.6 mm of...
Goon caught with two pistols in Kapil Nagar, Nagpur
Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Kapil Nagar police arrested a criminal in possession of illegal firearms from an open ground near Sahare Layout, close to Sangeeta Sahare Petrol Pump in Uppalwadi on Monday night. The accused has been identified as...
Crackdown: Nagpur’s Zone-1 crime nosedives by 50%, 120 notorious goons banished
Nagpur: A sustained crackdown on criminal elements under the jurisdiction of Nagpur Police Commissionerate's Zone-1 has led to a remarkable decline in serious offences, with crime rates dropping by more than 50% in the first six months of 2025 compared...
Commercial LPG price cut by Rs 58.50 from July 1, to cost Rs 1840 in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a welcome move for small businesses and the hospitality sector, oil marketing companies have once again reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders -- this time by Rs 58.50, effective from July 1. The new retail price...
Thief walks in; cash, phones walk out: Shocking theft caught on CCTV at GMCH Nagpur
Nagpur: In what can only be described as a bold heist hidden in plain sight, a thief masquerading as a visitor slipped into the busy premises of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Nagpur, and made off with cash and...
Fake GST billing racket raises its head again in Nagpur, Bunty Sahu gang back in action
Nagpur: The shadow of the multi-crore fake GST billing racket is looming over Nagpur once again, with the notorious Bunty Sahu gang suspected of reviving its fraudulent operations. Despite the Crime Branch busting the Rs 800-crore scam barely two months...
Shivaji Nagar Table Tennis Tournament: Vidhi, Purab win double crown
Nagpur: Rajat Toraskar and Vidhi Kumare emerged as men’s and women’s singles champions while Vidhi and Purab Singh Renu grabbed twin titles in Shivaji Nagar Table Tennis Tournament that concluded at RTMNU’s Table Tennis Hall, on Sunday. In the men's final,...
Cash, gold worth Rs 2 lakh stolen from house in Kalamna
Nagpur: A house break-in has been reported in the Kalmana Police Station area, where unidentified burglars stole cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 2.05 lakh from a locked residence. According to the complaint, Vishwas Vasudev Chilkulwar (39), a resident of Plot...
Cheers…? Nagpur’s Futala Lake turns into ‘open bar,’ sparks public fury
Nagpur: The city’s beloved Futala Lake, known for its scenic charm and family-friendly vibe, has landed in controversy after a video showing a group of youngsters, including girls, openly drinking alcohol at the spot went viral. The footage, reportedly shot...
Agri-centre operators stage protest in Nagpur, demand action on fake seeds, HTBT cotton
Nagpur: Agri-centre operators and traders from across Nagpur district staged a massive protest at Samvidhan Square near RBI on Monday, raising several pressing demands aimed at addressing the growing challenges in the sale of agricultural seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. The protesters’...
Fire breaks out at cooler company near Kamptee during welding work
Nagpur: A major fire broke out at the Baybreeze Industries Cooler Company in Lihgaon, near Kamptee, on Sunday afternoon. Thick black smoke rose into the sky and could be seen from far away places. Many fire engines were quickly sent...
Maha price hike triggers liquor smuggling from MP, 1 held with Rs 7 lakh haul in Nagpur
Nagpur: The recent liquor price hike in Maharashtra has triggered a surge in smuggling from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, where alcohol remains considerably cheaper. Capitalising on this price disparity, Maharashtra-based smugglers have become increasingly active, flooding cities like Nagpur with illicit...
MNLU Nagpur must strive for global recognition: CJI Gavai
Nagpur: Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Sunday urged Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur, to establish itself as a centre of global academic excellence. Speaking at the inauguration of the university’s new administrative building, CJI Gavai...
Now, train reservation chart to be prepared 8 hours before departure
Nagpur: In a major move to enhance passenger convenience, Indian Railways on Sunday announced that it has decided to prepare the reservation chart 8 hours before the train's departure, instead of the current practice of 4 hours. This change is...
गोंदिया : GDCC बैंक पर महायुति ने परचम फहराया
महायुति के 11 , महा विकास आघाड़ी के 7 और 2 निर्दलीय उम्मीदवार को मिली जीत गोंदिया जिला मध्यवर्ती सहकारी बैंक ( जीडीसीसी ) के 20 सदस्यीय संचालक मंडल चुनाव में टक्कर कांटे की देखने को मिली। वोटो की गिनती आज...
“Samvidhan Park, a milestone in honouring Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy,” says CJI Gavai
Nagpur: In a significant initiative to promote constitutional awareness and honour Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy, the Constitution Preamble Park (Samvidhan Park) and a full-sized statue of Dr. Ambedkar were inaugurated at the School of Law, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University...
Rain relief for Nagpurians after two days of heat, humidity
Nagpur: After two days of intense heat and humidity, Nagpur residents finally got much-needed relief late Sunday night as clouds gathered over the city, followed by light to moderate showers that cooled the atmosphere. According to the Meteorological Department, the...
Shiv Sena (UBT) protests in Nagpur against mandatory Hindi, burns GR copy
Nagpur: The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction staged a protest at Nagpur's Reshimbagh Chowk on Sunday, opposing the State Government’s push to impose Hindi. As part of the demonstration, the protesters set fire to a copy of the Government...
Nagpur RPF rescues 61 lost kids under Operation Nanhe Farishte
Nagpur: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway has once again proven its commitment to public service, emerging as a true guardian for vulnerable passengers and lost children across its divisions. Through dedicated efforts under Operation Nanhe Farishte and...
Illegal orphanage busted in Nagpur, two minors rescued
Nagpur: A major racket of an illegal orphanage has been exposed in Nagpur, where unsuspecting citizens were being duped in the name of helping orphaned children. Operating without the mandatory registration certificate under the Juvenile Justice Act, the so-called Shri...
Sunday is Funday’: Miam Charitable Trust Brings Hope and Learning to Tribal Children in Naxal-Affected Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli : In a heartwarming and impactful initiative, Miam Charitable Trust has launched a unique weekly program titled “Sunday is Funday” to uplift and educate tribal children in the remote and Naxal-affected regions of Gadchiroli district. Spearheaded by dedicated social...
