HSC paper leak explodes: Principal among 4 more arrested; arrests rise to 8
Nagpur: The Maharashtra HSC examination paper leak scandal has snowballed into a full-blown education racket, with four more arrests on Friday, including a junior college principal, taking the total number of accused behind bars to eight. Shockingly, police investigations have...
State Excise Dept dismisses ‘dry day cancelled’ claims as fake news
Nagpur: Maharashtra Excise Commissioner Rajesh Deshmukh categorically dismissed as “fake news” reports circulating on social media that the State Government had scrapped mandatory dry days for key national and religious occasions such as Holi, Muharram and Gandhi Jayanti. Clarifying the position,...
Booty worth Rs 1.75 lakh stolen from flat in Gittikhadan
Nagpur: A major burglary has been reported in the Gittikhadan area where unidentified thieves stole cash and gold worth Rs 1.75 lakh from a locked apartment in Omsatya Exotica, Hazaripahad. According to complainant Niraj Sunil Pashine, aged 43, his family had...
Nagpur’s traffic turmoil sparks alarming rise in road rage incidents
Nagpur: The city’s roads are no longer just choked with traffic, they are fast becoming flashpoints of violence. A growing number of routine traffic disputes in Nagpur are spiralling into brutal assaults, knife attacks and, in some cases, deaths, turning...
Holi crackdown: 280 history-sheeters face police action in Nagpur
Nagpur: Determined to ensure that Holi celebrations remain joyful and not chaotic, Zone 3 Police have launched a sweeping preventive drive against known troublemakers across the city. Acting under Section 163(2) of the Maharashtra Police Act, the police have initiated...
Nagpur home prices soar to highest in India, RBI data reveals
Nagpur: The city’s real estate market is on fire, and the numbers now officially prove it. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, Nagpur has emerged as the fastest-rising housing market in the country, outpacing...
Man Arrested with 15g MD Powder in Wathoda
Nagpur: The Wathoda Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for possessing MD powder as part of the ongoing anti-narcotics drive under Police Commissioner Ravindrakumar Singhal’s campaign, “Operation Thunder – Let’s Unite for a Drug-Free Society.” On 26 February 2026, a police...
19-Year-Old Dies in Bike-Truck Crash in Nagpur’s Gittikhadan
Nagpur: A 19-year-old youth tragically died after his speeding motorcycle rammed into a stationary truck in the Gittikhadan area on the night of 26 February 2026. The deceased, identified as Manthan Arun Nakhale from Waki in Saoner, was riding his two-wheeler...
Neela Peela Hara Gulabi: Orange City turns city of colours: Holi buzz takes over Nagpur
Nagpur: The Orange City is gearing up to burst into colour as Holi approaches on March 3, with streets, homes and markets preparing for one of the most high-spirited festivals of the year. The air already carries a festive buzz,...
Nagpur city buses to stay off roads on Holi, Dhulivandan
Nagpur: Commuters in the city will have to make alternate travel arrangements as the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s city bus service, popularly known as ‘Aapli Bus’, will remain suspended on account of Holi and Dhulivandan celebrations. According to the NMC’s Transport Department,...
Scandal takes a darker turn: HSC Maths paper also leaked in Nagpur: Report
Nagpur: The Class 12 paper leak scandal has taken a darker and more disturbing turn in Nagpur. What initially appeared to be an isolated breach involving the Chemistry examination has now snowballed into a full-blown integrity crisis, with investigators confirming...
Nagpur’s marital crisis: Divorce cases see sharp, alarming spike
Nagpur: The promise of “till death do us part” is facing an unsettling test in the city. Fresh data obtained under the Right to Information Act by activist Abhay Kolarkar from the Nagpur Family Court paints a deeply worrying picture...
Nagpur gets its fashion moment with ‘Red Carpet Magazine India’
Nagpur: Nagpur turned glam on February 26, 2026, as ‘Red Carpet Magazine India’ made its grand debut at the Press Club in Civil Lines, unveiling a bold new platform for fashion, branding and media. The high-energy launch, hosted through a...
Futala Lake fountain revival begins after two-year legal freeze
Nagpur: After a prolonged lull marked by litigation, technical setbacks and environmental distress, restoration activity has once again picked up pace at Futala Lake — the city’s most recognisable leisure landmark and home to what was once promoted as one...
BIS Nagpur Branch Office conducts MANAK SAMVAD & MANAK MANTHAN on IS 3315:2024
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a National Standards body functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. BIS, Nagpur Branch Office has organized a Manak Samvad & Manak Manthan on IS 3315:2024 Direct Evaporative...
AID seeks PM’s nod for fast-tracking Nagpur Airport expansion
Nagpur: Voicing concern over prolonged delays, the Association of Industrial Development (AID) has sought direct intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fast-track the long-pending redevelopment and expansion of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. In a detailed representation to...
10-Hour Shutdown of Killa Mahal Feeder on Feb 28, 2026
Nagpur, Orange City Water (OCW) & Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has planned a 10-hour shutdown of Killa Mahal feeder on Feb 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The shutdown is required to carry out the leakage repair work...
HSC Paper Leak in Nagpur: After Physics & Chemistry, Class 12 Mathematics Paper Also Leaked, Shocking Technical Probe Reveals
Nagpur: The HSC examination paper leak case in Nagpur has widened further. After the leakage of Class 12 Physics and Chemistry papers, a technical investigation has now confirmed that the Mathematics question paper was also leaked. According to the police, deleted...
Crime Branch Solves 7 Bike Theft Cases, Recovers Vehicles Worth ₹4.30 Lakh in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Crime Branch’s Vehicle Theft Detection Unit has successfully solved seven vehicle theft cases and recovered motorcycles worth ₹4.30 lakh in a major breakthrough. The investigation began with a theft reported on February 11, 2024, by complainant Sanjay Vasudev...
MD Powder Worth ₹4.43 Lakh Seized in Lakdaganj Under ‘Operation Thunder’
Nagpur: In a major action under Police Commissioner Ravindra Kumar Singal’s anti-narcotics initiative “Operation Thunder – Ekatr Yevuya, Nashamukt Samaj Ghadvuya,” the Lakdaganj Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for possession and sale of MD powder. The action took place on...
Midnight scare at Wadi Police Station: Venomous Russell’s Viper triggers tense rescue operation
Nagpur: What began as a routine late-night shift at Wadi Police Station quickly turned into a nerve-wracking encounter with one of India’s most dangerous snakes. Close to midnight on Wednesday, a police staff member stepped out of the station premises for...
