Ex-India cricketer Saba Karim to grace BSC awards function in Nagpur
Nagpur: Former India stumper Saba Karim will grace the Bankers’ Sports Council (BSC) annual awards function to be held on March 25 at Narayani Memorial hall, MKH Sancheti Public School and Junior College, Hindustan Colony, Wardha Road, Nagpur at 5.30...
RSS HQ recce case: HC denies bail to J&K terrorist Rayees Sheikh
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court denied bail to Jammu and Kashmir terrorist Rayees Ahmad Sheikh, the accused in the recce of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Headquarters case by citing strong evidence presented by the prosecution and...
Nagpur: HC quashes rape, atrocities case after victim withdraws allegations
Nagpur: The Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench has quashed a rape and atrocities case against a 30-year-old businessman after the complainant, a 23-year-old postgraduate student, withdrew her allegations, citing a misunderstanding. A division bench of Justice Nitin Suryawanshi and Justice Pravin...
Maha Govt to reclaim encroached private, temple lands from Waqf Board: Bawankule
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government has taken a firm stance on land encroachments by the Waqf Board, with Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stating that if private or temple trust lands are found to be illegally occupied, they will be reclaimed. He...
Transport budget: NMC to boost Aapli Bus fleet with 400 e-buses by year-end
Nagpur: With an eye on reducing the hazardous emissions from public vehicles, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is set to significantly expand its eco-friendly transport services by adding 400 air-conditioned electric buses to its Aapli Bus fleet in the next...
No tax burden: NMC’s Rs 5,438 crore budget eyes efficiency & financial reforms
Nagpur: For the fifth consecutive year, Nagpurians have been spared from any tax hikes, as NMC Commissioner and Administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari unveiled a ₹5,438.61 crore budget for 2025-26. This year’s budget is slightly lower than the historic ₹5,565 crore allocation...
Nagpur Violence: MDP Leader Hamid Engineer and YouTuber Shehzad Khan Arrested for Conspiracy
Nagpur: In connection with the violence that erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over Aurangzeb's tomb, the police have arrested two more individuals. The arrested suspects include Hamid Engineer, the acting president of the Minority Democratic Party (MDP), and YouTuber...
NMC justifies footpath hoardings in Nagpur, claims no rule breach
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Thursday defended its decision to allow advertising hoardings on footpaths asserting before the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court that its policy aligns with a 2001 court-approved framework. The civic body, in an...
Nagpur on edge: Cops will be on their toes amid string of big festivities in coming days
Nagpur: The recent violence in Nagpur over the Aurangzeb tomb issue has left Nagpurians deeply concerned, especially with several major religious and social occasions lined up in the coming days. The city is gearing up to celebrate Ramazan, Ram Navami,...
नागपूर महानगरपालिका अर्थसंकल्प २०२५;परिवहन विभागासाठी ५९७.३२ कोटी रुपयांचा बजेट सादर
नागपूर: नागपूर महानगरपालिकेच्या परिवहन विभागाचा २०२५-२६ या आर्थिक वर्षाचा अर्थसंकल्प सादर करण्यात आला आहे. शुक्रवारी महापालिका आयुक्त आणि प्रशासक डॉ. अभिजीत चौधरी यांनी ५९७.३२ कोटी रुपयांचा अर्थसंकल्प सादर केला. गेल्या वर्षीच्या तुलनेत यावेळी बजेटमध्ये ८८ कोटी रुपयांची वाढ करण्यात आली. महापालिका...
Nagpur violence not over Aurangzeb, says Pyare Khan, asks police to dig out truth
Nagpur: The recent unrest in Nagpur is being investigated by the police, with media speculating that the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb could be a potential cause. The police are examining past incidents and local tensions to understand the situation better. Some...
Futala Lake encroachment: Ex-Corporator, family booked for criminal trespass
Nagpur: Gittikhadan Police in Nagpur have booked former Corporator Kamlesh Chaudhary, his mother Meena, also a former Corporator, and his brother Mukesh for damaging Futala Lake and using part of the water body for a function lawn. Jwala Jambuvantrao Dhote, President...
Dorairajan Trophy in Nagpur: Five batters hit centuries on Day-1
Nagpur: As many as five centuries were recorded in three matches as the bat dominated the ball on the opening day of the 13th edition of Dr M N Dorairajan Trophy (Multi-Day) that got underway on Thursday in Nagpur. Tushar Kadu...
Good move: CBSE pattern in Maha Govt schools from 2025-26: Education Minister
Nagpur: Maharashtra Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse announced on Thursday that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) pattern will be implemented in government schools across the State from the academic year 2025-26. Textbooks under CBSE will be made available in...
Aviation Safety and Meteorology: Navigating challenges with responsibility
Nagpur: R. B. S. Narayan, a retired meteorologist from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), sheds light on the critical role of meteorological services in aviation safety. In his analysis, he explores the regulatory framework, ethical considerations, and social responsibilities associated...
Achievers School, Manish Nagar, Inspires Young Minds with a Moral Tale on World Storytelling Day
Nagpur: The Achievers School, Manish Nagar, celebrated World Storytelling Day with great enthusiasm and purpose. The event featured a captivating enactment of the classic tale “The Bear and the Bees” by the teachers, delivering the valuable moral lesson of “never...
DPS MIHAN and Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi, Collaborate on Marine Conservation
Grade I students from DPS MIHAN, India, and Shining Star International School, Abu Dhabi, engaged in an insightful international collaboration on Life Under Water. As part of Research-Based Learning (RBL), young learners shared insights, raised awareness, and promoted marine conservation....
Drones to keep an eye on illegal mining across Maharashtra: Bawankule
Nagpur: In a significant measure to curtail illegal mining across Maharashtra, the Mahayuti Government on Thursday resolved to deploy drones for comprehensive surveillance. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the initiative in the Legislative Assembly, noting that numerous districts have reported...
MoUs worth Rs 6,136 crore inked for hotels, industrial projects in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major boost to industrial growth in the region, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for building three luxury brands of hotels in Nagpur -- Taj Gateway, Hilton, and Hyatt -- were signed on Thursday. These were part of the...
HSRP deadline extended to June 30 in Maharashtra
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Transport Department has extended the deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) to June 30 citing the low number of installations. Vivek Bhimanvar, State Transport Commissioner, issued a circular announcing the extension on Thursday. Despite the extension,...
Canine horror: 4-year-old girl mauled by stray dogs near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a heart-wrenching incident, a four-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs at village Gumgaon near Nagpur on Thursday. The tragedy occurred under the jurisdiction of Hingna Police Station. Police identified the deceased as Harshita...
