3 booked for fraudulently securing Rs 8.94 lakh loan in woman’s name in Kamptee
Nagpur: New Kamptee Police have registered a case against three persons, including a woman's relative, for allegedly obtaining a bank loan of nearly Rs 9 lakh in her name using forged documents and siphoning off a substantial portion of the...
MSEDCL wireman electrocuted during transformer replacement work in Hingna
Nagpur: A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) employee after he suffered a fatal electric shock while carrying out transformer replacement work in Nagpur's Hingna area. The deceased has been identified as...
NEET aspirant’s suicide note found in IO’s drawer, probe ordered
Nagpur: A troubling twist has emerged in the death of a 19-year-old NEET aspirant whose suicide had sparked concerns over the psychological toll of the NEET paper leak controversy. What began as a case highlighting the anxiety and uncertainty faced...
Nagpur emerges as solar capital, ranks 2nd in country with 89,255 rooftop installations
Nagpur: Once known primarily as the Orange City, Nagpur is rapidly earning a new identity as one of India's leading solar energy hubs. Under the Prime Minister Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the district has achieved a remarkable milestone by...
DRI Nagpur smashes drug syndicate, seizes Rs 2.61 crore ganja hidden in truck, 2 held
Nagpur: In a significant blow to the flourishing narcotics trade that continues to poison communities and lure youth into addiction, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Nagpur, has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking network and seized a massive 522.554 kg...
Nitin Gadkari Boosts Spirits at Nagpur MP Sports Festival, Joins Players on the Field
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday visited various sporting events being held under the ongoing MP Sports Festival in Nagpur and interacted with participating athletes, boosting their morale and enthusiasm. In a unique gesture, Gadkari...
Hudkeshwar Police Station Conducts ‘Police at Your Doorstep’ Drive in Adalia Village, Addresses Public Grievances
Nagpur: In a continued effort to strengthen trust, communication, and coordination between the police and citizens, the Nagpur City Police organized a public interaction meeting in Adalia village under its flagship “Police at Your Doorstep” initiative. The program received an...
NMC, Green Vigil Mark World Environment Day with Climate Awareness Drive
Nagpur: To commemorate World Environment Day, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Green Vigil Foundation jointly organized a public awareness campaign at the World Trade Centre, Sitabuldi, and the bustling Sitabuldi Market area on Thursday. The initiative was conducted in line...
Nagpur Ashish NX Fire: Questions Raised Over Fire NOC Violations
Nagpur: The massive fire at Ashish NX has triggered serious concerns over fire safety compliance and administrative accountability in the city. The incident has reignited debate over how many buildings in Nagpur are operating without a valid Fire No Objection...
Chilli powder attack: Forex Manager robbed of Rs 7.16 lakh near Ambazari Lake
Nagpur: In a meticulously planned daylight robbery that has exposed the growing sophistication of criminal gangs, three unidentified miscreants allegedly lured a forex company manager to a secluded location near Ambazari Lake before robbing him of Rs 7.16 lakh cash...
Fake CRPF jawan dupes Nagpur student of Rs 1.32 lakh in Facebook furniture deal
Nagpur: A 20-year-old college student from Nagpur fell victim to an online fraud after being duped of Rs 1.32 lakh by a cyber scammer who allegedly posed as a CRPF jawan and lured her with an attractive furniture sale advertisement...
World Environment Day reality check: Pollution, traffic chaos, civic neglect continue to choke Nagpur
Nagpur: As governments, civic bodies and environmental organisations marked World Environment Day with tree plantation drives, awareness campaigns and lofty promises, the reality on the ground in Nagpur painted a far less encouraging picture. Growing air pollution, unchecked dust emissions,...
FDA seizes misbranded Enerzal drinks, illegal medicines worth over Rs 65 lakh in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a sweeping crackdown exposing serious violations of food and drug safety regulations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nagpur, has seized misbranded beverages, illegal medicine stocks, nutraceutical products and prohibited food items collectively worth more than Rs 65...
Hudkeshwar cops smash theft gang, solve five crimes; stolen bikes, gold recovered
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough against vehicle theft and property crimes, Hudkeshwar Police have solved five criminal cases with the arrest of a habitual offender and the detention of a juvenile in conflict with law. The police have recovered three...
Operation Thunder: Lakadganj cops nab drug peddler with MD powder worth Rs 3.53 lakh
Nagpur: Continuing its aggressive campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse under the "Operation Thunder – Let's Unite to Build a Drug-Free Society" initiative, the Nagpur City Police have arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized MD (Mephedrone) powder worth...
Soumyak, Deepika emerge champions in KKM wrestling contest
Nagpur: Soumyak Ambekar of Sudarshan Sporting Club and Deepika Nagpure of Ravindra Hazare Vyayamshala emerged champions in their respective age groups of the wrestling championships in the eighth edition of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav (KKM) on Thursday. The competition was inaugurated...
Missing daughters: Maharashtra among India’s worst State in sex ratio at birth despite economic progress
Nagpur/New Delhi: Despite being one of India's most industrialised and economically advanced states, Maharashtra continues to struggle with a disturbing demographic reality. The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report has revealed that the State's sex ratio at birth remains...
Nagpur Airport handled 12.22 lakh passengers, earned Rs 74.86 cr till mid-May: RTI
Nagpur: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport of Nagpur handled more than 12.22 lakh passengers and generated revenue of nearly Rs 75 crore during the first four-and-a-half months of 2026, according to information disclosed by MIHAN India Limited (MIL) under the...
RTMNU blunder: B.Com Semester IV exam cancelled due to wrong question paper
Nagpur: Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy after a glaring examination blunder forced the cancellation of a B.Com Semester IV paper, exposing serious deficiencies in the university’s examination management system...
Oxford Study: Nagpur Ranked 4th Most Heat-Vulnerable City in the World
Nagpur: Nagpur has been ranked as the fourth most heat-vulnerable city in the world and the second most vulnerable city in India, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The report, which assessed heat-risk vulnerability across...
Major Reshuffle in Nagpur Police: Five Deputy Commissioners Transferred, New Postings Announced
Nagpur: In a significant administrative reshuffle within the Nagpur City Police, Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal has ordered the transfer and posting of five Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) across key departments. The changes were approved by the Nagpur...
