Major Theft at Gaming Café in Nagpur’s Nandanvan; Electronics Worth ₹3 Lakh Stolen

Nagpur: A major theft was reported at a gaming café in the Nandanvan area of Nagpur, where electronic equipment worth nearly ₹3 lakh was stolen. The incident took place at a shop in the Nehru Nagar locality and was captured...

Graduation Day Celebration of Batch 2025 of Amaozish-e-Urdu

Nagpur: The Graduation Ceremony of Amaozish-e-Urdu, the free Urdu learning initiative led by Dr Tejinder Singh Rawal, was recently celebrated with warmth, gratitude, and joy at the India Peace Centre, Nagpur. Over the last two months, nearly 60 students completed the...

Nagpur News: Cyclone Ragasa, Drug Raids, Counterfeit Goods, New Flyovers

Here are the latest updates from Nagpur as of September 27, 2025. The city and Vidarbha region brace for Cyclone Ragasa, with heavy rains already affecting farmers. Police continue major crackdowns on drug trafficking and counterfeit goods, while civic authorities...

Nagpur’s Aapli Bus clocks 1.5 lakh daily riders, revenue soars past Rs 34 lakh

Nagpur: The Aapli Bus service under Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is on a steady growth trajectory, clocking impressive numbers in both ridership and revenue. On weekdays, daily collections have crossed Rs 34 lakh, while passenger footfalls are averaging over 1.5...

Nagpur’s smart police booths become white elephants – A waste of public money!!

Nagpur: The much-touted “smart police booths” in Nagpur have turned into nothing short of glorified white elephants, useless structures that mock the very purpose for which they were installed. Conceived to protect traffic police personnel from the scorching heat, relentless...

At 157 ft, Koradi to host world’s tallest Hanuman statue!

Nagpur: The under-construction Lord Hanuman statue at Koradi has been scaled up to an awe-inspiring 157 feet, making it not just the tallest idol in Maharashtra but also the tallest human-form statue anywhere in the world. Initially designed at 151 feet,...

Nagpur Heritage Alert: Bhosle-Era Amrai Turns Into Garbage Dump and Drinking Hub

Nagpur: Once a lush and historic green space along the old Sonegaon Airport Road, the Bhosle-era Amrai grove—long cherished as a morning and evening walking spot by residents of South-West Nagpur constituency—has now become a dumping ground and open drinking...

Nagpur’s Arushi Dixit Shines in LLM, Credits Success to Family and Professors

Nagpur : Proving that dedication and hard work are the true pillars of success, Nagpur’s Arushi Dixit has secured a place on the university merit list in the 2024–25 academic session of her LLM (Criminal Law) program. A student of...

Rokde Jewellers Nagpur: Huge Rush at Mahal Showroom for Gold & Diamond Jewellery

Nagpur: Rokde Jewellers’ Mahal showroom witnessed an overwhelming response from customers today as a special initiative began. Known for trust, fair pricing, and superior quality, the brand has carved a special place in the hearts of Nagpurians, and this was...

Nagpur Police Crack Down on Drug Peddlers Under ‘Operation Thunder’; Three Arrested, One Absconding

Nagpur: In a major anti-narcotics drive under Operation Thunder, Nagpur Police have seized drugs and valuables worth nearly ₹8 lakh in two separate actions over the past two days. Three suspects were arrested while one accused remains absconding. The operations...

Nagpur Braces for Cyclone ‘Ragasa’: Orange Alert Issued as Heavy Rain Approaches

Nagpur: Nagpur and the wider Vidarbha region are bracing for severe weather as Cyclone ‘Ragasa’, formed over the Bay of Bengal, moves rapidly toward the area. The Regional Meteorological Department has forecast extremely heavy rainfall starting from September 25. The low-pressure...

पूर्व नागपुर के ट्रैफिक संकट को कम करने के लिए दो मल्टी-लेवल फ्लाईओवर प्रस्तावित

नागपुर: पूर्व नागपुर में बढ़ती ट्रैफिक जाम की समस्या से निपटने के लिए महाराष्ट्र रेल इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर डेवलपमेंट कॉर्पोरेशन (MahaRail) ने राज्य सरकार को दो बड़े फ्लाईओवर प्रोजेक्ट्स की विस्तृत योजना प्रस्तुत की है, जिनकी कुल अनुमानित लागत 656 करोड़ रुपये...

Nagpur to Get Two Multi-Level Flyovers to Tackle East City Traffic

Nagpur: In a bid to tackle the growing traffic congestion in east Nagpur, the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) has submitted detailed proposals to the state government for two major flyover projects, estimated to cost a total of Rs...

Nagpur Airport: 309 Flights Cancelled, 3,800 Delayed in Just 8 Months

Nagpur: Air travel at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has faced major disruptions in the past eight months. A total of 309 flights were cancelled, while 3,832 flights experienced delays. The airport also recorded eight emergency landings in 2025 alone, taking...

Service Road from Bole Petrol Pump to Ravinagar Finally Opens, Citizens Relieved

Nagpur : After months of inconvenience, commuters finally breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday evening as the Public Works Department (PWD) opened the much-awaited service road from Bole Petrol Pump to Ravinagar Square. Until now, even after the RTO...

Nagpur News: Navratri Restrictions, Heavy Rains, Crime Busts & Vijayadashmi Prep

Here are the latest updates from Nagpur for Friday, September 26, 2025. From Navratri restrictions and a viral flyover controversy to floods, crime raids, infrastructure updates, and festive preparations, the city continues to witness a mix of challenges and celebrations.

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How’s the Nagpur’s Josh at Dandiya…? Police, Politics, and Rains Play Spoilsport

Nagpur: This year’s Garba and Dandiya nights, usually marked by glittering lights, energetic beats, and vibrant crowds, are facing an unusual dampener. From torrential rains washing out pandals to the intervention of political outfits and heightened police checks, the festival...

Fake consumer products worth Rs 10 crore seized in Nagpur

Nagpur: In one of the biggest crackdowns on counterfeit consumer goods in recent times, officers of Mumbai-based Midas Hygiene Industries Pvt Ltd, backed by Wathoda police, stormed three manufacturing and packaging hubs in Nagpur on Wednesday and seized fake goods...

Another Amrit Bharat train gets stop in Nagpur

Nagpur: Yet another Amrit Bharat train is being introduced by Indian Railways that would run from Brahmapur in Odisha to Udhna in Gujarat and it would pass through Nagpur. There has been a consistent rise in travellers on the Puri-Surat route...

Heavy Rain Hits Vidarbha; Yellow-Orange Alerts Issued for Several Districts Including Nagpur

Nagpur: Sudden heavy rainfall swept across Vidarbha on Wednesday, impacting several areas including Nagpur. Around 4:30 PM, many parts of the city experienced downpours lasting 20–30 minutes. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning that the intensity...