Fake court officer in Rs 20-lakh job scam convicted by Nagpur court; gets 3-year jail term
Nagpur: In a significant verdict exposing a brazen recruitment fraud that duped job seekers across Maharashtra, a Nagpur court has convicted a man who posed as a court official, forged government documents and identity cards, and allegedly ran a fake...
Youth-led green mission revives historic Amrai forest stretch in Nagpur
Nagpur: What began as a modest Sunday cleanliness campaign has evolved into a determined environmental movement, with a group of young volunteers working tirelessly to reclaim the neglected Amrai forest stretch connecting Sonegaon and Nagpur Airport. Driven by a shared commitment...
HC upholds arrest of tiger poaching accused, rejects habeas corpus plea
Nagpur: In a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for wildlife crime investigations, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by an accused allegedly linked to a tiger poaching and wildlife trafficking network...
Fake forest officer dupes 19 victims of Rs 92 lakh in Nagpur job, contract fraud
Nagpur: A massive fraud racket involving fake promises of government jobs and lucrative contracts has come to light in Nagpur, where a Pune-based man allegedly impersonated a senior Forest Department official and cheated at least 19 people of more than...
PIL Seeks Delay in Vidarbha School Reopening
Nagpur: The decision to reopen schools across the Vidarbha region from June 15 has come under judicial scrutiny, with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a postponement of the academic...
Nagpur Police Bust HTBT Cotton Seed Smuggling Racket, Goods Worth Rs 8.7 Lakh Seized
Nagpur: In a joint operation, Nagpur Police and officials from the Agriculture Department uncovered an illegal racket involving the transportation of banned HTBT cotton seeds in the Wadi area. Authorities seized 798 packets of prohibited seeds concealed inside government-subsidised fertiliser...
Nagpur Beat Marshals Foil Burglary Attempt, Habitual Housebreaker Caught Red-Handed
Nagpur: A major burglary was thwarted in the Wathoda police station limits after alert beat marshals spotted suspicious activity at a locked residence and swiftly moved into action. The suspect was caught red-handed inside the house before he could escape...
Nagpur Crime Branch Seizes 150 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 1.49 Crore
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Social Security Wing of the Nagpur Crime Branch seized 150.520 kilograms of cannabis (ganja) being transported in a truck and arrested two accused during an early morning operation on Monday. The...
Three-Month Fetus Found at LIT University Campus in Nagpur
Nagpur: A wave of shock and speculation swept through the city on Monday after a human foetus was discovered inside the campus of Laxminarayan Institute of Technology University (LITU) near Futala Lake on Amravati Road. The startling find in an...
When Will Monsoon Reach Nagpur? IMD Says Relief Likely After June 10
Nagpur: With temperatures continuing to hover above 42°C and residents eagerly awaiting relief from the scorching summer heat, all eyes are now on the progress of the southwest monsoon. According to meteorological forecasts, Nagpur and other parts of Vidarbha may...
Vidarbha Express Gets Extra AC Coach, Relief for Waitlisted Passengers
Nagpur: In a move aimed at accommodating growing passenger demand and reducing waiting lists, the Railways has decided to temporarily attach an additional AC 3-Tier coach to the Mumbai–Gondia–Mumbai Vidarbha Express. According to railway officials, the extra coach will be added...
Massive Fire Guts Mascot Honda Showroom in Hingna, Several Bikes Reduced to Ashes
Nagpur: A major fire broke out at the Mascot Honda showroom on Hingna-Wadi Road around 8:00 PM on Monday, destroying several two-wheelers and causing losses estimated to be worth several lakhs of rupees. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the...
Man arrested for attempted murder after knife attack over alcohol money
Nagpur: A dispute over money for alcohol turned violent in Nagpur's Imamwada area, resulting in a knife attack that left one youth seriously injured. The Imamwada Police reacted promptly to the incident, arresting the assailant shortly after the crime. The victim,...
Stepfather arrested in Nagpur for sexual harassment of 8-yr-old stepdaughter
Nagpur: A shocking case of child abuse has come to light within the jurisdiction of the Nandanvan Police Station, where a stepfather allegedly sexually harassed his 8-year-old stepdaughter. Acting swiftly on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, the police...
Alert homeowner foils burglary bid in Kapil Nagar
Nagpur: A major burglary attempt was thwarted in the Kapil Nagar police station area after an alert homeowner woke up during the night and forced an intruder to flee empty-handed. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside...
Sudden afternoon showers bring relief to heat-hit Nagpur
Nagpur: After enduring days of intense heat and uncomfortable humidity, Nagpurians finally received a brief but welcome respite on Monday afternoon when light showers lashed parts of the city, bringing down temperatures and providing much-needed relief from the scorching weather. The...
Viral video of alleged assault by bus conductor sparks outrage in Nagpur’s Sadar area
Nagpur: A video purportedly showing an altercation involving a bus conductor, an elderly man and a young woman in the Sadar-Chhaoni area of Nagpur has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread public outrage and demands for action against the...
Maharashtra’s child welfare scheme mired in delays, lost files and red tape
Nagpur/Mumbai: A welfare scheme meant to protect some of Maharashtra’s most vulnerable children is being crippled by bureaucratic delays, misplaced files, documentation hurdles and erratic payments, leaving thousands of eligible beneficiaries struggling for support that often arrives months, or even...
RTI reveals 30,746 fraud cases involving Rs 6,313 crore in SBI over three years
Nagpur: More than 30,000 fraud cases involving thousands of crores of rupees were reported by the State Bank of India (SBI) between April 2023 and March 2026, according to information disclosed by the bank under the Right to Information (RTI)...
State pushes for tougher explosives safety norms after fatal blasts in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant move aimed at preventing industrial disasters, the Maharashtra Government is preparing to approach the Centre with a proposal seeking amendments to the Explosives Rules, 2008, following a series of deadly accidents at explosives manufacturing units in...
Rs 1.40 cr fraud at Saraswat Bank: Couple booked for using forged property documents
Nagpur: A major financial fraud involving an alleged loan scam of Rs 1.40 crore has surfaced at the Ajni Square branch of Saraswat Co-operative Bank, with Dhantoli Police registering a case against an elderly couple accused of securing the loan...
