MahaGenco signs three pacts for 5220 MW renewable energy projects in State
Nagpur: Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) on Wednesday signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for 5220 MW renewable energy projects that would help strengthen the State’s power position. At a programme held at Sahyadri State Guest House, Mumbai, where...
UP couple held for theft at jewellery shop in Tehsil
Nagpur: Tehsil Police arrested a couple from Uttar Pradesh for stealing gold ear tops worth Rs 36,000 from Sawarkar Jewellers’ shop at Itwari. Identified as Satish Ramswaroop Soni (45) and Ranidevi Santoshkumar Soni (50), the accused are the natives of Shuklaganj,...
FDA’s Drug Inspector in ACB trap for Rs 15,000 bribe
Nagpur: A Drug Inspector of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was arrested red-handed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 for allowing a pharmacy at a multi-speciality hospital in Bhandara. The accused Drug Inspector was identified as...
Nagpur’s renowned diabetologist Dr Sharad Pendsey passes away
Nagpur: City’s renowned diabetologist Dr Sharad Pendsey passed away on Wednesday morning at his residence at Dhantoli. He was 69. He leaves behind wife Swati, daughter Architect Gunjan Dhiman, son Dr Sanket Pendsey and a host of relatives to mourn...
Student ends life in Nagpur over ‘low’ marks in NEET
A TEENAGE boy from Wathoda in Nagpur area committed suicide after failing to get a good rank in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on Wednesday. The deceased, Bhavesh Tejusingh Rathod was a native of Pimpri Forest area, taluka Karanja (Lad), district...
Pakistani talk show’s coverage of Nagpur’s tarri-poha, RSS HQ, Zero Mile sparks viral sensation
Nagpur: A video clip from a Pakistani talk show featuring Nagpur and its prominent locations has captured the attention of Nagpur residents and gone viral on social media. The clip is from a television show called "Khabarnak," produced by veteran...
Tyre burst emerges as main reason behind fatal mishaps on Samruddhi Mahamarg
Nagpur: Since the inauguration of the ambitious Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg, connecting Nagpur and Shirdi, the expressway has been witnessing frequent accidents. Authorities concerned initiated an investigation to identify the causes, leading them to discover that most accidents were...
Ashish Deshmukh to join BJP on June 18 in Nagpur
Nagpur: Former MLA Ashish Deshmukh will be joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on June 18 during a programme at Naivedyam Northstar, Koradi Road. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule will attend...
Logistics company in Nagpur duped of Rs 3.10 crore, two arrested
Nagpur: Wadi Police in Nagpur on Wednesday arrested Mohammad Farhan Mohammad Usman Malik, former Manager (Operations) of Prime Logistics, Sheela Complex, Amravati Road, and one other for allegedly duping the proprietor of the firm to the tune of more than...
Demolition of Tekdi Flyover soon as NMC resolves shop owner hurdle: Report
Nagpur: In the past three years, authorities in Nagpur have been actively working towards the demolition of the Tekdi Flyover. However, the owners of the shops located under the flyover have remained a significant obstacle to the process. Fortunately, the...
Nagpur witnesses significant leasing of warehouse space; land costs surge: Report
Nagpur: According to the India Warehousing 2023 Marketing report released by Knight Frank, Nagpur experienced a substantial leasing of warehouse space, totalling 0.63 million (6.3 lakh) square feet, during the financial year 2023. The report highlights that land prices in...
Gang of 4 goons planning robbery arrested in Kalamna
Nagpur: Kalamna Police arrested four of five goons planning to commit a robbery and seized a sword, a knife, packets of chilli powder, and two scoorettes from them. The accused have been identified as Sheikh Jamil alias Golu Sheikh Khalil (29),...
Nagpur University’s U-Turn: NEP implementation put on hold!!
Nagpur: In a surprising turn of events, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has reversed its decision to implement the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 from the current academic year, leaving the academic circles in Nagpur bewildered. The university issued a...
Video: Interest in ‘same gender’ drives man to disguise himself as female doctor at Mayo Hospital; arrested
Nagpur: A startling incident unfolded at Indira Gandhi Government Medical Hospital (IGGMCH), popularly known as Mayo Hospital, as a suspicious individual posing as a female doctor was apprehended by the MSF Jawan. The alleged imposter, identified as Javed Sheikh, was...
Promoting Sustainable Future: Nagpur Today Talks Address Environmental Concerns of Koradi Thermal Power Plant Expansion
Nagpur: The Institution of Engineers (IOE) (India), Nagpur Centre, in collaboration with Nagpur Today, organized a special panel discussion series named "Nagpur Today Talks - Building A Sustainable Future" to facilitate discussions on creating a sustainable future. The inaugural symposium...
Film shot in Nagpur turns heads in wonder, sparks excitement!
Nagpur: Fortune Mall, situated in the heart of the city in Sitabuldi, Nagpur, recently played host to an awe-inspiring film shoot that left onlookers amazed! Passersby couldn't help but be curious as actors adorned in police vests and brandishing rifles...
2 gangs involved in 15 house-breaking thefts arrested by Nagpur Rural cops
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, the Katol police have successfully arrested two gangs of house burglars involved in 15 house-breaking thefts and recovered stolen goods worth several lakhs of rupees. A total of 15 house burglaries across various areas, including...
NMRDA gets year’s extension to complete development plan
Nagpur: The State Government has given one year extension to Nagpur Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (NMRDA) to complete the process of development in the emerging areas of Nagpur. The decision was taken at the meeting of Cabinet held on Tuesday at...
Man dies after falling off third floor in Ajni
Nagpur: A middle-aged man died after falling off the third floor terrace of his house in the Ajni area on Monday night. The deceased, Ajaysingh Dheersingh Maraskolhe (55) was a resident of Plot No 3, Jaywant Nagar. Maraskolhe was staying in...
Awhad foresees downfall of BJP-Sena Govt after Speaker’s ruling
Nagpur: Senior NCP leader Jitendra Awhad continued his criticism of the BJP-Shiv Sena government on Tuesday, stating that the unconstitutional setup would not last long after the Speaker's decision on disqualification. Awhad was invited by the party's Nagpur unit to analyze...
Public hearing: Concerns raised over tree felling for projects in Nagpur’s GMCH premises
Nagpur: Citizens and environment activists gathered at the Garden Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday to voice their objections to the felling of 294 trees for three different projects in the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) premises. The...
