Nagpur Rural Police seize 12.68 kg ganja, one arrested
Nagpur: The Nagpur Rural Police have seized 12.68 kilograms of ganja valued at Rs 4,14,600 and arrested one accused in a major action conducted by the Kuhi Police Station. According to the police, on February 24, Anti-Narcotics Team received confidential information...
President Droupadi Murmu Departs Nagpur for Rajasthan
Nagpur: President of India Droupadi Murmu left for Rajasthan from Nagpur Airport on Thursday, marking the next phase of her multi-state tour covering Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from February 24 to 27. The President arrived in Nagpur on February 25 to...
BJP has numbers to win 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra: Bawankule
Nagpur: Indicating significant political developments in the state, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has adequate numerical strength to secure four seats in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters,...
Stray bull attack leaves 64-year-old Nagpur woman unconscious for a month
Nagpur: A shocking incident in Nagpur has once again exposed the grave danger posed by stray cattle roaming freely on the streets. A 64-year-old senior citizen woman has been battling for her life for the past one month after being...
Worms allegedly found in AIIMS Nagpur mess food, students demand probe
Nagpur: Serious allegations have surfaced at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur), where undergraduate students have claimed that worms and larvae were found in food served at the campus mess. The incident has triggered widespread outrage among...
Nagpur Link Exposed in Rs 1.86 Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; CBI Arrests Local Shell Company Operator
Nagpur: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a Nagpur connection in a major “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud case involving ₹1.86 crore, conducting coordinated searches across six states and arresting three accused, including one from Nagpur. The case relates to...
1.17 lakh women, minor girls reported missing in State in two years: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: In a deeply disturbing revelation, the Maharashtra Government informed the State Assembly that a staggering 1,17,369 women and minor girls were reported missing across the State during 2024 and 2025. Of these, 86,228 have been traced by police, but...
Maha Govt sets up task force to probe alarming digital addiction among kids
Mumbai: Sounding an alarm over what is being described as a silent but rapidly spreading crisis, the Maharashtra Government has constituted a high-level expert task force to examine the alarming rise of “digital addiction” among children below 16 years of...
Indian Air Force K2K Cycling Expedition Reaches Nagpur
The Indian Air Force’s Cycling Expedition from K2K charting a remarkable journey from Kanyakumari to Kargil War Memorial (Drass) continues to inspire the nation promoting physical fitness, environmental consciousness and the spirit of adventure. The cycle expedition was flagged off from...
NMC Revenue Inspector, middleman in ACB trap for Rs 3,000 bribe
Nagpur: In yet another glaring instance of corruption inside the civic system, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Nagpur, trapped a Revenue Inspector of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) along with his alleged accomplice while they were accepting a bribe of...
Property Tax shock: NMC clears 10% hike, citizens brace for heavy blow
Nagpur: In a decision that is bound to ignite anger among thousands of already burdened property owners, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has moved to tighten the tax noose. Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari has approved a proposal to revise property...
President Droupadi Murmu Launches ‘Golden Era of Maharashtra’ Initiative in Nagpur
Nagpur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday graced the state-level launch of “Golden Era of Maharashtra Through Unity and Trust” at Vishwa Shanti Sarovar. The programme was organised by the Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur. Addressing the gathering, the President...
Maharashtra Signs MoU with University of Bristol Mumbai Campus for Fully Funded Scholarships
Mumbai: In a major step towards expanding global education opportunities for students in Maharashtra, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Bristol Mumbai Campus Private Limited here, on Wednesday. The agreement, formalised at...
Armed Youths Vandalise Vehicles in Mahal
Nagpur: A group of armed hooligans created panic in the Mahal area late Tuesday night after they went on a violent rampage, vandalising over a dozen vehicles and moving through the streets with sword-like weapons. The incident triggered brief tension...
MSEDCL Issues Electrical Safety Advisory for Safe Holi in Nagpur
Nagpur: With Holi and Rang Panchami just around the corner, MSEDCL (MahaVitaran) has urged citizens across Maharashtra to strictly follow electrical safety precautions to avoid accidents during the colourful celebrations. The festival, known for joy and enthusiasm, often sees mishaps...
12-Hour Shutdown of Nari & Jaripatka ESRs on 27 Feb 2026
Nagpur,: NMC-OCW has planned a 12-hour shutdown of Nari and Jaripatka ESRs on 27 Feb 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The shutdown is required to carry out the installation of 400 mm and 700 mm diameter valves on...
Snake scare on Mumbai-bound train triggers emergency search in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic briefly gripped passengers aboard a Mumbai-bound train from Visakhapatnam on Tuesday evening after a snake was reportedly spotted inside the toilet of a moving coach, triggering a swift security and rescue response as the train neared Nagpur. The unusual...
Toddler drowns in uncovered water tank in Kalamna; neighbour arrested
Nagpur: A moment of negligence turned fatal in Minimata Nagar, Kalamna, where a two-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an uncovered water tank on February 24. The deceased, Kush Rajendra Patel, had been playing near his house when he...
HC quashes defamation case against former Gondwana Club office bearers
Nagpur: Bringing curtains down on a long-running legal battle, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed defamation proceedings initiated against former office bearers of Gondwana Club, ruling in their favour and setting aside a lower court order...
Diesel black marketing exposed in Khaparkheda; accused held
Nagpur: In a swift midnight operation, Khaparkheda Police busted an illegal diesel stockpiling racket and arrested a 30-year-old man who was allegedly selling fuel without authorisation along the Bitgaon–Suradevi road. Acting on a specific tip-off, a patrolling team raided a roadside...
Encroachment drive turns violent: Traders clash in Kamptee, video goes viral
Nagpur: What began as a routine anti-encroachment drive in Kamptee quickly spiralled into chaos, as two traders clashed violently in full public view, with the dramatic confrontation now going viral on social media. The incident occurred in the bustling market area...
