Nagpur markets soak in tricolour fever ahead of Independence Day
Nagpur: With Independence Day just around the corner, Nagpur’s bustling markets have transformed into vibrant pockets of patriotism. From the narrow lanes of Sitabuldi to the busy stalls of Dharampeth, shopfronts are awash in saffron, white, and green. National flags in...
Half empty: Only 54.21% Class 11 seats filled in Nagpur district
Nagpur: Out of the 97,435 total seats available for Class 11 in Nagpur district this year, only 52,827were filled, which comes to just 54.21 percent occupancy. Among the streams, Science recorded the highest number of admissions with 32,017 students, followed...
Rush-hour turns Shaheed Gowari Flyover into moving parking lot as signals go dark!
Nagpur: It was déjà vu for commuters on Tuesday evening as the Shaheed Gowari Flyover turned into a parking lot in motion, bumper to bumper, and in some stretches, super bumper to bumper. Vehicles inched forward painfully, tempers flared, and...
State Selection Badminton Tournament: Top seed Khyati bows out
Nagpur: Pune’s Rudraniraje Nimbalkar shocked top seed and city-mate Khyati Katre in their girls singles Round of 16 of the YonexSunrise GH Raisoni Memorial Maharashtra Sub-Junior (Under-15 & Under-17) State Selection Badminton Tournament on Tuesday. The event is being held...
Nagpur cops bust fake police job racket, mastermind nabbed in Amravati
Nagpur: Beltarodi Police in Nagpur have registered a case of financial fraud against three people from Yavatmal for cheating job aspirants by promising recruitment in various Government departments. The accused have been identified as Jagdish alias Pradeep alias Prakash Namdev Chavan...
Gaurav, Mitali Clinch Top Spots at NMC’s Tiranga Marathon
Nagpur: Gaurav Khodatkar and Mitali Bhoyar emerged victorious in the ‘Tiranga Marathon – Ek Daud Deshbhaktisaathi’ organised by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday as part of the Central and State Government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2025’ campaign. The marathon saw...
Saoner Tricolour Rally: BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh Caught Riding Police Bike Without Helmet, Performs Stunt
Saoner/Nagpur: On the eve of Independence Day, Saoner witnessed a grand tricolour bike rally led by BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh. The streets were flooded with waving flags, patriotic chants echoed through the air, and national pride was on full display....
Shri Kalgidhar Satsang Mandal to Organize Celebrations for Shri Krishna Avtar on 16th August and Gopalkala on 17th August
Nagpur: Shri Kalgidhar Satsang Mandal is set to organize the celebration of Shri Krishna Avtar on Saturday, 16th August and Gopalkala on Sunday, 17th August, with great spiritual fervor and devotion. As per Convenor Adv. Madhavdas Mamtani, preparations for the Sindhi...
Mystery shrouds man’s death in Mayo premises, family blames negligence
Nagpur: A 32-year-old man was found dead under unexplained circumstances near the surgical complex of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH), popularly known as Mayo Hospital, early Monday. The body of the deceased, identified as Krishna Kumar Ram...
Maha Govt, Singapore to set up Rs 700-crore multi-specialty hospital in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major boost to Vidarbha’s healthcare infrastructure, the Maharashtra Government has signed an MoU with Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek to establish a 350-bed multi-specialty hospital in Nagpur. The project, with a...
Bid to murder LPG delivery boy over petty dispute in Nagpur’s Sadar
Nagpur: A 38-year-old LPG cylinder delivery boy sustained a grievous head injury after being assaulted with a hammer over a petty rivalry in the Sadar Police Station area. The accused, identified as Waman Panchoule (54), was arrested and produced in...
FDA Suspends Over 120 Drug Licences in Nagpur Amid Rising Fake Medicine Concerns
Nagpur: Nagpur’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken strong action against violations in the city’s pharmaceutical trade, suspending over 120 drug licences in 2024–25. The crackdown comes at a time when the district is grappling with a severe shortage...
Nagpur’s New Pvt Bus Rules from Aug 20 – Full Details
The Nagpur Traffic Police have announced new regulations aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the city. From August 20, 2025, private travel buses will be prohibited from picking up, dropping off, or parking anywhere on the Inner Ring Road or...
Nagpur News: Ganesh Festival Rules, Dharampeth Salon Raid, Power Outages & Weather Alerts
Nagpur wakes up to a mix of festive preparations, law enforcement actions, and civic updates today. From strict Ganesh Festival guidelines and a major rescue operation in Dharampeth to scheduled power outages and weather alerts, here’s a roundup of the...
Two Women Rescued from Flesh Trade During Police Raid at ‘LOOK BOOK By INARA’ Unisex Salon in Dharampeth
Nagpur: In a major crackdown under Operation Shakti, the Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch raided LOOK BOOK By INARA Unisex Salon in Dharampeth and rescued two women allegedly forced into the flesh trade. The raid took place...
Nagpur Gears Up for Ganeshotsav with Strict Rules & Eco-Friendly Drive
Nagpur: As Nagpur prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha from August 27, the city’s police and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have announced a series of strict guidelines to ensure that celebrations remain safe, peaceful, and environmentally responsible. The directives were finalised...
Nagpur to Go Dark in Many Areas on Aug 13 — Is Your Locality on the List?
Nagpur residents in multiple localities will experience scheduled power outages on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, due to ongoing maintenance work, relocation of underground cables, installation of new poles, and commissioning of new electrical equipment by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution...
Moving Car Catches Fire; Major Accident Averted Due to Driver’s Alertness
Nagpur: A major mishap was narrowly avoided in Nagpur on Tuesday afternoon when a moving car suddenly caught fire at Omkar Nagar Square. The driver’s quick thinking helped him escape unhurt just in time. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM...
Pick-up and drop points for private travel buses banned in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a bid to ease traffic congestion, curb pollution, and reduce accident risks, the Nagpur Traffic Police have announced a major restriction on private travel buses within city limits. From August 13 to September 12, 2025, private travel buses...
One Illegal Tap Connection Can Lead to Serious Health Risks Due to Water Contamination in the Entire Area
Nagpur,: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Orange City Water (OCW) are continuously striving to provide safe, clean, and pure drinking water to the citizens of Nagpur. However, illegal tap connections have emerged as a major obstacle to this essential...
Woman killed after hair gets entangled in cotton ginning machine in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a tragic industrial accident, a 40-year-old woman was killed on Sunday afternoon when her hair got entangled in the rollers of a cotton ginning machine at a mattress shop in Kotwali, Nagpur. The victim, Kalpana Rupchand Kamdi, a resident...
