Rs 1.15 crore robbery: Cops crack heist within 24 hours, arrest two in Washim
Nagpur/Washim: An audacious robbery of Rs 1.15 crore that had shaken Washim was cracked by the Police Department within 24 hours. Two robbers who had intercepted two persons carrying cash of Rs 1.15 crore and had attacked them leaving them...
Crafts and culture shine bright as Orange City Mela begins in Nagpur
Nagpur: The 31st Orange City Craft Mela and Folk Dance Festival kicked off with a spectacular display of art, tradition, and cultural vibrancy at the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC) in Nagpur on Friday. The grand opening saw artisans and...
Burglary spree for hookah addiction, notorious thief nabbed in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Crime Branch Unit No 5 of Nagpur Police has solved several cases of house burglaries and vehicle thefts following the arrest of notorious burglar Prajwal Vishal Shende (22), a resident of Kasturba Nagar, Jaripatka in the city. The investigation...
“I stand for change, not revenge,” says CM Fadnavis on positive politics
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized his commitment to transformational politics over vendettas during an engaging dialogue with noted thinker and orator Vivek Ghalsasi at Sitaram Bhavan in Nagpur on Friday evening. Speaking at the ‘Jivhala Puraskar-2025’ ceremony, held to...
Blow to victims: HC shuts door on SFIO probe into multi-crore Wasankar scam
Nagpur: In a blow to thousands of investors, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition asking for an investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into Prashant Waskankar and his company, Wasankar Wealth...
Nagpur’s KGNPS celebrates annual sports ‘Champions in Action-Eco Warriors in Stride’
Nagpur: The Nagpur-based Knowledge Gaining Nest Public School (KGNPS) recently celebrated their annual sports ‘Champions in Action-Eco Warriors in Stride’. This was their 16th Annual Day event. Primary students marched with placards promoting eco-friendly practices. Students shared information on...
Accused in Pickpocketing at CM Fadnavis’s Rally Released on Bail Due to Lack of Evidence
Nagpur: All 11 individuals accused in the pickpocketing spree during a welcome rally for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have been released on bail after courts ruled the investigations inconclusive. The accused, reportedly part of a gang from Ahilyanagar, were arrested...
“Cyber Hack 2025” Competition: Aiming to Combat Cybercrime
Nagpur:In a significant step towards tackling the rising menace of cybercrime, Nagpur Police has announced an innovative initiative, "Cyber Hack 2025." This first-of-its-kind competition in the city aims to identify new and effective solutions for preventing cybercrimes. Participating teams...
Commissioner Terms Appointment of Multiple Garbage Collection Companies at Zone Level as Impractical
Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari has raised concerns over the feasibility of appointing garbage collection companies at the zone level. He stated that monitoring multiple companies and their operations would be a challenging task, rendering the plan impractical....
Nagpur Police to Use Drones to Curb Nylon Kite Strings
Nagpur:The Nagpur Police have intensified their efforts to curb the use of hazardous nylon kite strings, commonly known as *manja*, during kite-flying. To ensure stricter surveillance, the police department plans to deploy drones to monitor kite flyers and sellers of...
Man Found Dead by Suicide in Silver Nest Hotel, Nagpur
Nagpur: A man was found dead by suicide at the Silver Nest Hotel on Ghat Road in Nagpur on Friday morning, according to police reports. The deceased has been identified as Tejas Santosh Gaikwad, a resident of Shatabdi Chowk. ...
Nagpur’s Maharajbagh Zoo halts chicken feed after tigers, leopard die from bird flu
Nagpur: Maharajbagh Zoo in Nagpur chas temporarily stopped feeding chicken to wild animals at the facility after three tigers and a leopard died at Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre in the city, an official has said. Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said...
Bawankule urges NCP MP Supriya Sule not to politicise Valmik Karad case
Nagpur: BJP State President Chandrashekhar Bawankule has urged NCP MP Supriya Sule to refrain from politicizing the Valmik Karad case. Sule had earlier questioned why no action was taken against Valmik Karad despite receiving an ED notice. In response, Bawankule...
‘Ghar Chalo Abhiyan’: BJP’s 2nd phase of drive to enrol 7 lakh new members in Nagpur begins
Nagpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the second phase of its ambitious ‘Ghar Chalo Abhiyan’ (Go Home Campaign), a door-to-door outreach programme aimed at expanding its membership base across Maharashtra. Scheduled to commence on January 10, the campaign...
Nagpur firm NGRT System Pvt. Ltd duped of Rs 1.95 crore by cyber thugs
Nagpur: Cyber fraudsters struck in a big way as they deceived an accountant of a Nagpur-based well-known electronics firm to the tune of Rs 1.95 crore. The crooks tricked the accountant by posing as owner of the firm and convinced...
Loud & Clear: Nagpur cops crush 440 noisy bike silencers in style!!
Nagpur: In a loud and clear message aimed at combating noise pollution and encouraging responsible driving, the Nagpur City Traffic Police on Thursday destroyed 440 modified silencers seized from motorcycles. The event, conducted at Samvidhan Square (RBI Square) as part of...
Nagpur Police bust nationwide cyber fraud network operating from Kolkata
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, Nagpur Rural Police dismantled a Kolkata-based gang of cyber fraudsters that duped over 160 Maharashtra residents in a nationwide scam. Operating since 2021, the gang lured victims into renting their land for mobile tower installations,...
At 8.2°C, Nagpur coldest in Vidarbha
Nagpur: With the mercury dipping to 8.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday, January 9, Nagpur emerged as the coldest city in Vidarbha, marking the lowest temperature of 2025 and the third-lowest of this winter season. The drop of 2°C within 24...
Nagpur: Husband Arrested for Wife’s Murder Over Suspicion of Infidelity
Nagpur: A shocking incident of domestic violence has come to light in the Hudkeshwar area of Nagpur. A man allegedly murdered his wife over suspicions of her having an extramarital affair. In an attempt to mislead the police, the accused...
Tiger cub found dead in Deolapar Forest Range near Nagpur
Nagpur: Back to back three tiger deaths in just one week in Maharashtra has raised questions over wildlife conservation in forest areas of the State. In the recent incident, a 6month old tiger cub was found dead in Compartment No...
NMC to raise Rs 450 crore from capital market for various development works in city
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is scouting the financial market for Rs 450 crore to meet its obligations for the Pohra River pollution abatement project. Additionally, the civic body also has to raise funds for meeting its obligation under...
