Gulabi Aankhen..: Fadnavis, Gadkari croon to each other
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari struck a musical chord at an event in Nagpur as both leaders sang popular songs, drawing loud cheers from the audience. During the concluding ceremony of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav in...
Cops smash MD drug network; history-sheeter among two arrested in Nagpur
Nagpur: Intensifying its crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the city, the Crime Branch's NDPS squad has arrested two persons, including a notorious repeat offender, and seized MD (Mephedrone) drugs along with other valuables worth Rs 9.04 lakh during a raid...
Childhood dream comes true as Nagpur wildlife enthusiast encounters tiger at Pench
Nagpur: For wildlife enthusiast Harsh Thawale, a resident of Nagpur, widely known as the Tiger Capital of India, the dream of seeing a tiger in its natural habitat had remained unfulfilled for more than two decades. On June 6, that...
CM Fadnavis unveils Dr Amit Dutta’s book on Environmental Law and Sustainable Management
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unveiled Environmental Law and Management, a scholarly publication authored by noted technocrat, researcher, engineer and academician Dr Amit Bijon Dutta, at a function held at the Ramgiri Office in Nagpur. During the ceremony,...
Three Drown in Kanhan River at Mahadev Ghat During Family Picnic
Nagpur: A family picnic turned into a heartbreaking tragedy on Sunday when three people, including a six-year-old boy, drowned in the Kanhan River at Mahadev Ghat near Kamthi in Nagpur district. The victims were part of two families from Nagpur...
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Garbage Dump at Dighori’s Raut Nagar in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped residents of Raut Nagar in Nagpur's Dighori area after a massive fire broke out in a large garbage dump late on Sunday night. The blaze quickly intensified, sending thick plumes of smoke and flames into...
LPG Price Hike: Nagpur Cylinder Now Costs ₹994
Nagpur/New Delhi: In another setback for household budgets, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2 kg cylinder, effective immediately. The latest revision marks the second increase in domestic LPG prices within the last three...
नागपुर का रामदासपेठ: क्या किसी बड़े हादसे का इंतजार?
नागपुर: रामदासपेठ में हाल ही में हुई दो आग की घटनाओं-ऐशिक्स एनएक्स और युगधर्म कॉम्प्लेक्स-ने शहर के सबसे व्यस्त व्यावसायिक क्षेत्रों में से एक की सुरक्षा व्यवस्था पर गंभीर सवाल खड़े कर दिए हैं। सौभाग्य से दोनों घटनाओं में कोई...
Nagpur’s Ramdaspeth: A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Nagpur: The recent fire incidents at Ashix NX and the Yugdharm Complex in Ramdaspeth should serve as a wake-up call for authorities. Fortunately, both incidents were brought under control before they turned into large-scale tragedies. But a disturbing question remains:...
Fire Erupts at Ramdaspeth’s Yugdharm Complex; Firefighters Prevent Major Disaster Near Centre Point Hotel
Nagpur: A potentially catastrophic fire broke out at the Yugdharm Complex in Ramdaspeth on Saturday evening, triggering panic in one of Nagpur’s busiest commercial and residential hubs. Thanks to the swift response of the Nagpur Fire and Emergency Services, the...
Nagpur’s VANARTI awards Rs 1.51 crore coaching contract for JEE, NEET, CET aspirants
Nagpur: In a significant boost to competitive exam coaching for students from backward-class communities, the Nagpur-based Vasantrao Naik Research and Training Institute (VANARTI), a Maharashtra Government undertaking, has awarded a Rs 1.51 crore contract to Career Point Edutech for providing...
Grandson arrested for stealing grandmother’s jewellery, cash to fund lifestyle
Nagpur: In a case that has shocked residents and exposed a betrayal of family trust, Ganeshpeth Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly stealing gold jewellery and cash worth nearly Rs 2 lakh from his own grandmother's house. Investigators...
Husband arrested, mother-in-law booked after married woman dies by suicide
Nagpur: Hudkeshwar Police have arrested a man and booked his mother in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide of his 26-year-old wife, who died after reportedly taking the extreme step following prolonged domestic disputes. The deceased, Ankita Dangse, had married...
Two Juveniles Nabbed After Rs 3.9 Lakh Theft in Nagpur
Nagpur: A major burglary in the Koradi area took a dramatic turn when alert residents chased and apprehended two juvenile suspects, while two of their accomplices managed to flee with stolen valuables worth nearly Rs 4 lakh. The incident occurred in...
Woman alleges extortion, rape by acquaintance; accused on the run
Nagpur: Hingna Police have registered a case against a man accused of extorting cash and gold ornaments from a married woman by threatening to kill her husband and later allegedly raping her. According to police, the 26-year-old complainant, a resident of...
Speeding city bus hits 3 motorcycles at Pardi Chowk; major tragedy averted
Nagpur: A major road accident was narrowly avoided at the busy Pardi Chowk junction on Friday night when a speeding city bus collided with three motorcycles, triggering panic among commuters and bystanders. Fortunately, all the riders escaped without serious injuries. The...
Child’s game download leads to Rs 51,900 cyber fraud; Hingna cops launch probe
Nagpur: A seemingly harmless mobile game download by a child resulted in a cyber fraud of Rs 51,900, highlighting the growing dangers of online scams targeting unsuspecting smartphone users. The victim, Ajay Narayan Sahare (44), a resident of Waghdhara in the...
Bawankule announces withdrawal of Devasthan Land Bill draft amid widespread objections
Nagpur: Facing strong opposition from temple organisations and stakeholders across Maharashtra, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday announced that the State Government has decided to temporarily withdraw the draft legislation concerning Devasthan Inam lands and undertake an extensive consultation process...
Two brothers arrested for molesting 12-year-old girl in Mankapur
Nagpur: Mankapur Police have arrested two brothers for allegedly making obscene gestures and harassing a 12-year-old girl in a public place, leading to the registration of a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The incident occurred...
3 booked for fraudulently securing Rs 8.94 lakh loan in woman’s name in Kamptee
Nagpur: New Kamptee Police have registered a case against three persons, including a woman's relative, for allegedly obtaining a bank loan of nearly Rs 9 lakh in her name using forged documents and siphoning off a substantial portion of the...
MSEDCL wireman electrocuted during transformer replacement work in Hingna
Nagpur: A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) employee after he suffered a fatal electric shock while carrying out transformer replacement work in Nagpur's Hingna area. The deceased has been identified as...
