Maha SIR deadline extended; draft roll out on Aug 17
The Election Commission has extended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra by 10 days, with the exercise now set to wrap up on August 8 instead of July 29, an official said on Friday. Consequent to...
Police Remove Controversial Banners in Nagpur Ahead of Uddhav Thackeray’s Visit
Nagpur: The Nagpur Police have launched a drive to remove controversial political banners installed across various parts of the city ahead of the proposed visit of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray. The banners reportedly carried political messages referring...
Teacher Killed After Speeding ST Bus Hits Motorcycle
Nagpur: A 41-year-old school teacher was killed in a tragic road accident after a speeding Maharashtra State Transport (ST) bus hit his motorcycle in the Kalamna police station limits on Friday morning. The bus driver later surrendered before the police...
Illegal Hookah Parlour Busted in Sadar, 9 Booked
Nagpur: Continuing its crackdown on illegal hookah parlours, the Sadar Police raided Down Town Hookah Parlour at Booty Compound, Mount Road, and registered a case against nine persons, including the operator, an employee, and seven customers. Police said the establishment was...
NADT Nagpur Begins Uttarayan 2026 Training
Nagpur: The National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur, today marked the formal commencement of "Uttarayan 2026," a comprehensive seven-week Orientation Programme designed for the newly promoted Assistant Commissioners of Income Tax. The prestigious inauguration ceremony was held at the...
Rotary Brings Smiles with Dhamaal-4 Screening
Nagpur, July 16: Reinforcing its commitment to community service and social inclusion, the Rotary Club of Nagpur North (RID 3030) organized a special screening of the newly released Dhamaal-4 under its Happy Home Project at AM Cinema, Hingna Road, Nagpur,...
Sex Racket Busted at Spa Near Chhaoni Chowk, Operator Arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal activities, the Nagpur Police Crime Branch Unit-1 busted an alleged sex racket operating under the guise of a spa centre near Chhaoni Chowk. During the raid, police arrested the spa operator and rescued...
Nagpur Police Ordered to Carry Service Guns While on Duty
Nagpur: In a significant move aimed at strengthening police safety and enhancing law enforcement, Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has made it mandatory for all eligible police officers and personnel, including traffic police, to carry their service guns while...
3 Arrested for Viral Reel Targeting Police, Sent to Jail
Nagpur: Three youths from Nagpur have been arrested for allegedly creating and circulating an Instagram reel that police say tarnished the image of the police department and promoted a message challenging law and order. The action was taken by the...
SIO Urges MP Barve to Back Vidarbha Central University
Nagpur :As part of its ongoing campaign for equitable access to quality higher education in Vidarbha, a delegation of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Maharashtra North, led by Taiseer Zaid, met Hon'ble Shri Shyamkumar Barve, Member of Parliament (Ramtek)...
NEET UG 2026 results declared, 11 lakh candidates qualify
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), NEET UG 2026, keeping the medical admission and counselling schedule on track. Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, conducted at...
Massive Fire at Kukreja Anandam Site in Nagpur
Nagpur: A major fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the warehouse of the Kukreja Anandam Phase-2 construction project near Ganeshpeth Garden in Nagpur, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation. The Fire Department received the alert at 3:49 PM, following which a...
Nagpur Kamal Chowk Firing Sparks Gang War Probe
Nagpur: A late-night firing incident at Shanichara Market in Kamal Chowk created panic in central Nagpur on Thursday, with police probing the possibility of a gang rivalry. According to sources, both the alleged shooter and the intended target have been...
Sonegaon Pre-Wedding Shoot Scam, ₹6.6 Lakh Camera Gear Stolen
Nagpur: A Telangana-based photographer was allegedly cheated and robbed of camera equipment worth ₹6.60 lakh after being lured to Nagpur on the pretext of a pre-wedding photoshoot. The incident took place in the Sonegaon police station limits, where the accused...
Sayaji Hotel Bajaj Nagar Duped With Fake Payments
Nagpur: Three men have been booked for allegedly cheating Sayaji Hotel in Nagpur's Bajaj Nagar by using fake UPI payment screenshots to avoid paying a hotel bill of ₹37,000 after staying for two days. According to police, the complaint was filed...
Two Rape Cases Registered in Nagpur; One Accused Arrested
Nagpur: Nagpur Police have registered two separate rape cases in the Nandanvan and Kalamna police station limits, involving allegations of false promises of marriage, blackmail and repeated sexual assault. One of the accused has been arrested, while investigations are underway...
Nagpur Woman Loses ₹4.45 Lakh in WhatsApp E-Commerce Investment Scam
Nagpur: A 52-year-old woman from the Pratap Nagar area was allegedly duped of ₹4.45 lakh in a cyber fraud after scammers lured her into investing in a fake e-commerce and dropshipping business through WhatsApp. According to police, the victim received a...
Lack of Transparency in FDA Action? Questions Raised Over Nagpur FDA’s Approach
Nagpur: While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nagpur continues to conduct inspections and enforcement drives across the city, concerns are now being raised not only about the actions themselves but also about the lack of transparency surrounding them. Following...
Nagpur Crime Branch Recovers Stolen KTM Bike
Nagpur: The Nagpur Crime Branch's Vehicle Theft Prevention Team has recovered a stolen KTM motorcycle and arrested a habitual offender involved in the theft. Police said the accused's accomplice is already lodged in jail in connection with a POCSO Act...
Nagpur Police Review Focuses on Smart Policing
Nagpur: Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary Manisha Patankar-Mhaiskar conducted a comprehensive review of the Nagpur Police Commissionerate, focusing on law and order, crime control, administrative efficiency and the implementation of smart policing initiatives. During the high-level review meeting, Patankar-Mhaiskar examined pending government...
No 11 PM Shutdown in Nagpur: DCP Clarifies Police Action, Says No Ban on Nightlife
Nagpur: Amid growing confusion over viral social media posts claiming that hotels, eateries and roadside food stalls are being forced to shut after 11 pm, Nagpur Police have clarified that no new blanket restriction has been imposed on businesses. In an...
