Ganja smuggling busted in Nagpur: 106 kg seized hidden in vegetable crates
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, Unit-5 of the Nagpur Crime Branch exposed a large-scale ganja smuggling operation and seized over 106 kilograms of the contraband cleverly concealed in vegetable crates being transported in a tempo. Two accused have been arrested,...
Nurses’ strike cripples GMCH, Mayo services in Nagpur
Nagpur: Healthcare services at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Mayo Hospital in Nagpur came under severe strain on Thursday as hundreds of government nurses launched a one-day strike, protesting unresolved salary anomalies under the 7th Pay Commission. The...
Now, sand mafias to face criminal charges, not just fines: Bawankule
Nagpur: In a decisive move to crack down on the growing menace of illegal sand mining, the Maharashtra Government has rolled out a new joint enforcement policy that goes beyond mere fines, making offenders liable for criminal prosecution. Revenue Minister...
District Basketball Championship: DKM boys record 2nd win
Nagpur: Hosts Dharampeth Krida Mandal (DKM-A) defeated Gurudeo Nagar Krida Mandal (GKM) in a high-scoring contest to register their second successive victory in the 25th Prakash Rajurkar Memorial Inter-Club Junior District Basketball Championship currently in progress at its Shankar Nagar...
Monsoon returns to Nagpur with patchy showers, leaves city waterlogged
Nagpur: After a week-long lull, the monsoon made a noisy comeback in Nagpur on Thursday, soaking several parts of the city and its outskirts with intense rainfall lasting nearly two hours. Though the official figure released by the Regional Meteorological...
Bizarre: Nagpur man turns to chain-snatching to pay ex-wife, lands behind bars
Nagpur: In a bizarre twist straight out of a crime drama, a jobless youth in Nagpur turned to chain-snatching, not for greed or luxury, but to pay alimony to his estranged wife. The accused, 28-year-old Kanhaiyya Borase, a resident of Ganpati...
IAS officers, ministers honeytrapped? Nana Patole drops bombshell in Assembly
Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole stirred a storm in the Legislative Assembly, alleging that senior bureaucrats and ministers may have fallen prey to a honeytrap operation, potentially leading to the leakage of sensitive government documents. Speaking to reporters on Thursday,...
Maharashtra set to offer India’s lowest industrial power tariffs: Fadnavis
Nagpur: Maharashtra is gearing up to become the most cost-competitive State in the country in terms of industrial electricity tariffs, with rates projected to drop to Rs 7.38 per unit under a revised power policy. The announcement was made by...
Nagpur Businessman Granted Regular Bail in POCSO Case After Legal Battle
Nagpur: A prominent businessman from Nagpur has been granted regular bail by the trial court in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The order comes after his earlier applications for anticipatory bail were...
Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Reacts to Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Rankings
Nagpur: In the latest Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey), Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has secured the 27th rank among Indian cities with a population of over 10 lakh. This ranking is consistent with last year, but the performance score has shown...
Nagpur Traffic DCP’s Awareness Video Gets Obscene Comment; Cyber Police File Case, Accused on the Run
Nagpur: The Nagpur Cyber Police has intensified its surveillance on social media activities, making it clear that objectionable behavior online will not go unnoticed. In a recent incident, a young man posted an obscene comment on an awareness video shared...
Nagpur News Today: Civic Funding Soars, Snakebite Surge, COVID-19 Returns, and Cloudy Skies Ahead
Nagpur is in the headlines again with a mix of civic updates, rising health concerns, crime reports, and unpredictable monsoon weather. On July 18, 2025, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation set a record-breaking ₹20.21 crore civic election budget, while residents voiced...
Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature to Begin in Nagpur from December 8
Nagpur: The winter session of the Maharashtra state legislature is set to commence in Nagpur from December 8, with preparations already underway by the administration. As is customary every year, this important political session will be held in the state’s...
Rotary Club of Nagpur North Brings Joy to Special Children with Movie Screening
Nagpur - In a heart warming display of compassion and community spirit, the Rotary Club of Nagpur North, organized a special cinema screening of the inspirational film Sitaare Zameen Par for the children of Jeevandhara Praudh Matimandanchi Nivas (Hajaripahad, Nagpur),...
Nagpur’s master athletes shine in Sri Lanka
Nagpur: Master athletes of Nagpur excelled in the 38th Annual Open Championship held at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama, Sri Lanka. The meet was organised by Sri Lanka Masters Athletics Association. Athletes from Orange City competed in various events in different age...
Lawyer attacks Merchant Navy engineer over parking row in Nagpur
Nagpur: A Merchant Navy engineer was brutally attacked by a lawyer and his associates over a parking dispute in Nagpur. The incident took place on the night of July 11 in the Pratap Nagar area. The victim, Saurabh Surangalikar (44), a...
नागपुर में सर्पदंश के मामले बढ़े: एक महीने में 134 घटनाएं, 34 ज़हरीले साँपों से
नागपुर: मानसून की बारिश के साथ नागपुर में सर्पदंश के मामलों में तेज़ी से वृद्धि हुई है। पिछले एक महीने में कुल 134 सर्पदंश की घटनाएं दर्ज की गईं, जिनमें से 34 घटनाएं ज़हरीले साँपों—जैसे करैत, कोबरा और रसेल वाइपर—से...
Snakebite cases surge in Nagpur: 134 incidents in a month, 34 venomous
Nagpur: As monsoon rains lash Nagpur, the city has witnessed a sharp surge in snakebite cases, with 134 incidents reported in just one month, including 34 venomous attacks involving snakes such as kraits, cobras, and Russell’s vipers. Thanks to the swift...
World Women’s Chess Cup: Nagpur’s Divya beats higher-ranked Zhu of China
Nagpur: Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh of Nagpur made a huge stride forward, defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup here on Wednesday. Divya was rejuvenated...
Nagpurians say ‘Yes’ to Aapli Bus: Record-breaking 1.54 lakh riders in a day on July 15!
Nagpur: Public transport in the city is cruising ahead, quite literally, as Nagpur’s Aapli Bus service recorded its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,54,728 commuters on Tuesday, July 15. The milestone marks a clear comeback for the city’s bus network, with...
Nagpur slips to 27th rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25
Nagpur: In a major setback to the city’s cleanliness mission, Nagpur has been ranked 27th among 40 cities with a population of over one million in the latest Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, results of which were announced by President Droupadi Murmu...
