Khasdar Krida Mahotsav: Ritik, Nidhi clinch gold medals in divyang marathon
Nagpur: The duo of Ritik Sonwane and Nidhi Tarare bagged gold medals in the marathon for divyangs in the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav on Thursday. Events for divyangs are in progress at the Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education in Hanuman...
No passing the buck, now: NMC now sole authority for maintenance, development of city roads
Nagpur: In a significant move, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken full control over the maintenance and development of all roads in the city. Gone are the days when the responsibility for potholes and other road-related issues was passed...
Nagpur’s iconic Kasturchand Park set to get Rs 8 crore revamp in style
Nagpur: The historic Kasturchand Park in Nagpur is set to undergo a Rs 8 crore makeover, including an amphitheatre, conservation, and restoration of the Grade-1 heritage Band Stand stone structure monument, as the State Public Works Department (PWD) has started...
MSEDCL detects power theft at 23 places in single day in North Nagpur
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) unearthed 23 cases of power theft in one locality in North Nagpur. To pare the losses, the State-run power company concentrated on areas with high power usage areas that however did not commensurate...
भंडारा के ऑर्डिनेंस फैक्ट्री में विस्फोट: 8 की मौत , कई हताहत
भंडारा। भंडारा जिले के जवाहर नगर इलाके में स्थित एक आयुध निर्माण फैक्ट्री में आज सुबह करीब 10:30 से 11 बजे के बीच भीषण विस्फोट हुआ। कंपनी के सी ब्लॉक परिसर में एक जबरदस्त विस्फोट हो गया...
Massive Explosion in Ordnance Factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra: 8 Workers Killed
Bhandara/Nagpur: A major explosion has been reported at an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra, resulting in the tragic death of Eight workers. Initial reports suggest that several others have been injured in the incident. The blast occurred in the factory's...
Wardha biker girl thrashed by security officer in broad daylight, video goes viral
Nagpur/Wardha: Sudhir Kharkate, the Security Officer of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha, has been accused of assaulting and misbehaving with a girl from Wardha city. The victim, Ruchika Thakare, has filed a complaint at the Ramnagar Police Station, demanding...
HC frees man accused of raping minor daughter for 7 years over lack of evidence
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court recently overturned an Amravati POCSO court's conviction of a 43-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter for seven years citing lack of evidence. "It's true that in ordinary circumstances, a daughter...
Nagpur Police to organise Tiger Run Marathon in city on Jan 25
Nagpur: With aims to curb cyber crime and drug menace, and improve Police-Public relations, Nagpur City Police Department is organising its Tiger Run Marathon that will be held on Saturday, January 25. Around 12,000 runners are set to take part...
Nagpur duo duped of Rs 75 lakh in MBBS admission fraud
Nagpur: Two persons, including a woman, were duped of Rs 75 lakh on the pretext of securing admission to the MBBS course at Sri Lakshmi Narayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Puducherry, under the management quota. Lakadganj police have registered a...
MD powder worth ₹6.57 lakh seized in Nagpur’s Nandanvan; accused arrested
Nagpur: In a joint operation, Crime Branch Unit 5 and the Anti-Narcotics Squad of Nagpur Police apprehended a man in possession of MD powder worth ₹6.57 lakh within the jurisdiction of Nandanvan Police Station. The action took place near Galli...
Govt’s benefits will reach every citizen, asserts Revenue Minister Bawankule
Nagpur: "A Guardian Minister is not a mere figurehead but a crucial link between the government and administration. Every individual has a guardian, and I am committed to ensuring that the government’s schemes and benefits reach every citizen," declared Maharashtra’s...
Congress leader Chhotu Bhoyar arrested for Rs 3.41 cr coop society scam in Nagpur
Nagpur: Former Corporator and Congress leader Ravindra alias Chhotu Prabhakar Bhoyar was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW ) of Nagpur Police on Wednesday in connection with a scam of Rs 3.41 crore in the Poonam Urban Credit Cooperative...
Nagpur shaken: Two murders rock Sakkardara, Wathoda areas
Nagpur: The crime graph in Nagpur, the Second Capital of Maharashtra, continues to rise, leaving citizens alarmed. In a shocking development, two brutal murders occurred in the city on the night of January 22-23, jolting the residents of Sakkardara and...
Nagpur to become a lithium-ion battery hub with Rs 42,535-cr investment by Vardhaan
Nagpur: The World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos has proven to be a game-changer for Vidarbha, particularly Nagpur, as Maharashtra secured investment proposals worth Rs 69,000 crore. These investments, spearheaded by some of India's top industrial players, are expected...
On fast-track: Bawankule sets deadlines for Nagpur’s development projects
Nagpur: In a bid to fast-track Nagpur's infrastructure development, State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has issued strict directives to adhere to project deadlines and eliminate administrative bottlenecks. Chairing a high-level meeting at Mantralaya in Mumbai on Tuesday, the Minister emphasized...
Grim scenario: Two more tiger deaths reported in Vidarbha, toll rises to 11 in 2025
Nagpur: The year 2025 has begun on a grim note for big cats in Maharashtra, with two more tiger deaths reported in Vidarbha on Wednesday. These incidents have brought the total number of tiger deaths in the state to 11...
Jai Shri Ram: Ramtek soaks in devotional bliss as Cultural Festival begins
Nagpur: The Ramtek Cultural Festival began with grandeur on Wednesday, January 22, with the staging of the mega play ‘Jai Shri Ram-Ramayana’. Written, produced, and directed by renowned actor Puneet Issar, the play captivated the audience and marked the inauguration...
NIT defends Food Plaza inside Savarkar Nagar Garden in city
Nagpur: The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has defended the partially constructed ‘Hunger Heaven Food Plaza’ within Veer Savarkar Nagar Garden on the Inner Ring Road, asserting that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from local residents is not mandatory for projects...
Nagpur man attempts suicide after wife bars him from meeting son
Nagpur: Distressed over his wife’s refusal to allow him to meet their son, a man attempted suicide in Savitribai Phule Nagar under the Ajni Police Station limits in Nagpur on Tuesday. This was the second suicide attempt by the man....
NMC’s massive anti-encroachment drive, key markets targeted
Nagpur: In a sweeping anti-encroachment drive on Tuesday, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) targeted prominent market areas across the city, clearing roads and footpaths of unauthorized stalls and structures. The operation covered bustling zones like Mahal, Sitabuldi, Itwari, and Dharampeth,...
