NMC Ready to Welcome Devotees at Deekshabhoomi
Nagpur: On the occasion of the 69th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made extensive arrangements for the lakhs of followers arriving at Deekshabhoomi. Civic facilities including cleanliness, sanitation, drinking water, restrooms, and shelter have been put...
Nagpur woman, two children sold for Rs 2 lakh in Rajasthan; rescued
Nagpur: In a chilling case of human trafficking, a 28-year-old Nagpur woman and her two children, aged two and four, were allegedly sold for Rs 2 lakh in Rajasthan after being lured with the promise of a second marriage. The Anti-Human...
Air India Express to expand services from Nagpur with new routes
Nagpur: Air India Express is set to expand its operations from Nagpur, with plans to launch direct flights to Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune in the first phase. Recently, the airline held consultations with local travel agents, where suggestions were made to...
Nagpur’s crime paradox: Progress in policing, but shadows persist!
· Murder rate eases but remains in top five. Nagpur registered 79 murders in 2023, a rate of 3.2 per lakh, placing it fifth among metros. · Crimes against women surge, city ranks sixth-worst. With 1,556 cases in 2023, crimes against...
Nagpur court slaps man with Rs 30,000 fine for allowing minor to drive
Nagpur: In a strong message against underage driving, the Motor Vehicle Court in Nagpur on Wednesday convicted Anil Bapurao Dhande for permitting a minor to drive his vehicle and slapped him with a hefty fine of Rs 30,000. The court...
Police Close Anil Deshmukh Stone Attack Case as ‘False’
Nagpur: Senior NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh’s alleged stone attack case has been declared false by police after a detailed investigation and forensic analysis. A ‘B Final’ report has been submitted in court, closing...
Nagpur Readies 16 Parking Spots for Vijayadashmi Utsav at Reshimbag
Nagpur: For the grand Vijayadashmi Utsav at Reshimbag Ground, the authorities have announced 16 designated parking locations across four zones. Swayamsevaks will be stationed at each site to guide visitors. Attendees are requested to arrive by 7 am on October 2,...
Power Shock 2.0: ₹9.90/Unit Hike Rocks Maharashtra Industries
Nagpur: Industries in Maharashtra are staring at yet another jolt as the State Cabinet has approved an additional ₹9.90 per unit hike in electricity duty on industrial, commercial, and bulk consumers. With this, the tax will surge from ₹11.04 to ₹20.94...
Nagpur News: Heavy Rains Alert, Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, Operation Thunder, Major Projects Stalled
As of October 1, 2025, Nagpur is preparing for heavy rains, grand festive gatherings, and key infrastructure decisions. Authorities have finalized arrangements for Dussehra and Dhammachakra Pravartan Din, while police continue crackdowns under Operation Thunder. At the same time, stalled...
High Court Acquits Clerk in Graft Case
Nagpur: Justice Nivedita Prakash Mehta of the High Court has acquitted Yadav Patil, Clerk at the Tehsil Office, Kuhi, of charges under Sections 7, 13(1)(b), and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case stemmed from a complaint alleging that...
BSNL Celebrates 25 Years, Highlights Nagpur’s Role in Bridging Digital Divide
Nagpur: As Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), under the Ministry of Communications & Telecommunications, completes 25 years on October 1, 2025, the organisation says it has successfully reduced the digital gap between urban and rural India through its journey...
IMD Warns of Heavy Rains in Vidarbha, Oct 1–5
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for the Vidarbha region, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall between October 1 and October 5, 2025. A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued, with warnings that rain intensity may...
VIALEW Felicitates Women Entrepreneurs at Udyojika 2025
Nagpur: The Valedictory Function of Udyojika 2025 – An All Eves’ Exhibition, organised by the Vidarbha Industries Association Lady Entrepreneurs’ Wing (VIALEW) in association with Barrister Sheshrao Wankhede Trust and supported by SIDBI, was held on 29th September 2025 at...
Nagpur Metro to Run Till Midnight on Dussehra Day
Nagpur : On the occasion of Dussehra (October 2), Nagpur Metro has announced a special schedule to ensure smoother travel for citizens visiting various parts of the city. On this day, Metro services will operate from 5:00 AM until midnight...
Jungle safaris at Pench, Tadoba reopen from Oct 1 after monsoon break
Nagpur: Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts have reason to rejoice, after a four-month closure, popular jungle safari destinations in Vidarbha will reopen for tourists from October 1. Visitors will once again be able to enjoy the thrill of spotting tigers...
69th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din function in Nagpur on Oct 2
Nagpur: The main function of 69th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din will be held on Dussehra day, October 2, at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur at 6 pm. President of Dhamma Learning Centre, Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh Bhikku Chandima Thero will be the chief...
Nagpur police destroy 272 kg of narcotics worth Rs 42.7 lakh under ‘Operation Thunder’
Nagpur: Continuing their aggressive crackdown on drug trafficking under the campaign “Operation Thunder Yevuya, Nashamukt Samaj Ghadvuya” (Let’s build a drug-free society), Nagpur City Police on Sunday destroyed a large cache of narcotics seized in various cases across the city. The...
Maha Board class 12 exam form deadline extended till Oct 20 amid floods
Nagpur: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has extended the deadline for submitting Class 12 examination forms to October 20, following heavy rainfall and floods in the State. The original deadline for submitting the forms...
Nagpur: Retired SBI officer duped of Rs 1.6 crore in share trading scam
Nagpur: In a major case of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens, a retired official of State Bank of India (SBI) was cheated of Rs 1.6 crore by online scammers who lured him with the promise of massive profits from share...
NGT Warns Nagpur Municipal Corporation Over Futala Lake Neglect
Nagpur: The National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) Western Regional Bench has issued a stern warning to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), holding it directly responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the iconic Futala Lake. The tribunal made it clear that...
₹78,844 Crore Projects Await Land in Nagpur
Nagpur: Thanks to the efforts of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nagpur is witnessing a major investment push worth thousands of crores. For the first time, companies that signed MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) are showing active interest in immediately starting their...
