Dance bar operating under nose of MIDC Police Station busted in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a dramatic late-night operation, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1) Lohit Matani and his team raided a dance bar located barely half a kilometre from the MIDC Police Station in Nagpur. The raid, conducted at around 1:45 am...
Cheers!! Tiger deaths in India drop by 37% in last 12 months
Nagpur: In roaring news for wildlife enthusiasts, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has reported a significant 37% decline in tiger mortalities in India. As of 2024, 115 tiger deaths have been recorded, compared to 182 in 2023. Cases of...
20-hr shutdown to hit water supply in South Nagpur on Dec 10
Nagpur: Orange City Water (OCW ) will take a 20-hour water supply shutdown of Pench 4 Express Feeder on December 10, from 10 am to 6 am of December 11 for replacement of flow meter on 600 mm diameter Hudkeshwar...
Wankhede, Dongaonkar, P Vivek elected as VCA’s senior selectors
Nagpur: It was a no-contest right from the day the election for the posts of Vidarbha Cricket Association’s selectors was announced. And the results surprised none. Yogesh Ghare, who jumped into the fray for the post of one of the...
Chill Returns as Clouds Clear: Nagpur Experiences Cold Winds and Temperature Drop
Nagpur: A significant drop in minimum temperatures was recorded on Monday morning as clear skies replaced the cloudy weather. The temperature in Nagpur fell by 3°C in just 24 hours, settling at 16°C. The Meteorological Department has warned of increasing...
Nagpur shame: Man exploits 4-year old daughter sexually, arrested
Nagpur: In a disgraceful incident that put Nagpur to shame, a four-year-old girl told her mother about her father's sexually abusive acts with her, blowing the lid off her repeated exploitation over the last few days by the 34-year-old man,...
Nagpur prodigy Raunak Sadhwani wins London Chess Masters title
Nagpur: Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani, a chess prodigy from Nagpur, achieved a remarkable victory by winning the prestigious London Chess Classic Masters Tournament held at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. The tournament concluded on Saturday night, with Raunak emerging as...
Heritage International Student Arisha Abdul Ahad Shines at Orange City Literature Fest
Nagpur: Arisha Abdul Ahad, a student of Heritage International School, brought pride to her institution by securing the Jury Choice Runner-Up Award in the prestigious podcast competition at the Orange City Literature Fest. The event saw participation from 34...
Lady doctor foils armed robbery in Nagpur’s Laxmi Nagar
Nagpur: A swift and courageous response by a lady doctor thwarted a robbery attempt at her residence in Laxmi Nagar in Nagpur late Friday night. The police have arrested a 60-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Mahendra Nagorao Patil, a resident of Anjana...
Bomb Threat at Nagpur’s Dwarka Hotel Triggers Emergency Evacuation
Nagpur: A bomb threat email sent to the manager of Dwarka Hotel in Ganeshpeth created panic early this morning. The email, received around 6:30 AM, claimed that a bomb had been planted in the hotel and would explode at 9:30...
Swami Brahmasthananda passes away at 82 in Nagpur
Nagpur: Swami Brahmasthananda Maharaj, former President of Ramakrishna Math, Nagpur, died of heart attack on Sunday at 9.15 pm. He was 82. Brahmasthananda had joined Ramakrishna Math in 1971 at Nagpur and before leaving to Belur for training, he spent...
Nagpur Collector Honored for Record ₹3.09 Cr Armed Forces Fund
Nagpur: Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan honored Nagpur District Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar and District Sainik Welfare Officer Anand Pathrakar for their exceptional efforts in raising funds for Armed Forces Flag Day 2023. Under the guidance of Dr. Itankar, who chairs the...
Local Body Elections in Maharashtra Likely Soon: Supreme Court Hints at Early Polls
Nagpur: The Supreme Court has indicated that local body elections in Maharashtra, which have been delayed for various reasons, might be held soon. The court has directed the classification of reasons for the delays and emphasized the need for elections...
Mobile Explosion Claims Life, Leaves Another Critically Injured in Bhandara District
Nagpur:In a shocking incident in the Siregaon Tola area of Sakoli taluka, Bhandara district, a mobile phone explosion claimed the life of one man and left another critically injured. The tragic incident occurred on Friday when the victims were traveling...
Nagpur Launches 100-Day Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with the City Tuberculosis Officer and the Health Department, launched a 100-day Tuberculosis (TB) Eradication Campaign under the "TB-Free India" initiative. The campaign was inaugurated on Saturday by Additional Commissioner Ms. Aanchal...
Powerhouse: Legacy of Vidarbha in Maharashtra’s Chief Ministerial history
Nagpur: Vidarbha has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra’s political leadership, producing several Chief Ministers who have left an indelible mark on the state’s history. From Marotrao Kannamwar’s appointment in 1962 to Devendra Fadnavis’ election in 2014, Vidarbha’s...
Fake cop nabbed for blackmailing, extorting money from sr. citizen in Nagpur
Nagpur: A man impersonating a police officer has been arrested by the Ganeshpeth police for blackmailing and extorting money from a senior citizen in Nagpur. The victim, Uday Keshavrao Thakre (69), a resident of Manish Nagar and a retired employee of...
NMC’s 18-storey Sokhta Bhavan complex plan threatens Gandhibagh Garden
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) ambitious proposal to develop a massive G+18+Terrace commercial complex at Sokhta Bhavan has raised concerns over the future of Gandhibagh Garden, a rare green space in Nagpur’s bustling wholesale market area. The proposed complex, spanning...
Emergency: Nagpur’s Fire Department crippled by severe staff crunch!
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Fire and Emergency Services Department is facing a critical manpower crisis, severely hampering its ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Out of 782 sanctioned posts, a staggering 60% -- amounting to 471 positions --...
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20: Jitesh to lead Vidarbha against Mumbai in quarters
Nagpur: India international Jitesh Sharma will lead Vidarbha in the knock-out phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy to be played in Bengaluru from December 11 to 15. Vidarbha, who topped Group D after the league phase, will face Mumbai...
Buffet bonanza: Lavish treat on cards for leaders during Winter Session in Nagpur!!
Nagpur: The State Public Works Department (PWD) has allocated a substantial budget of Rs 40 lakh for catering services during the six-day Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, scheduled from December 16 in Nagpur. This lavish expenditure will ensure a...
