Samruddhi Mahamarg fully operational as CM Fadnavis inaugurates final stretch
Mumbai/Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the final 76-kilometre stretch of the Hindu Hridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, marking the formal completion of the ambitious 701-kilometre Nagpur–Mumbai Super Communication Expressway. The ceremony took place in Igatpuri, around...
Four women injured as Scorpio car falls off flyover near Nagpur
Nagpur: Four women were injured after a speeding Scorpio (SUV) they were travelling in, fell off the fly-over after the driver lost control on the wheels. The mishap occurred near MIT College on Kalmeshwar-Katol Road in Nagpur district at 3.30...
Tension in Surabardi as demolition drive halted after HC stay
Nagpur: A tense atmosphere prevailed throughout the day on Wednesday in the Juni Basti area of Surabardi as authorities attempted to carry out a demolition drive against alleged encroachments. However, the action was ultimately halted after the affected families secured...
VPTL 2025 Begins with a Thriller as Pagariya Strikers Edge Past Nagpur Titans by 3 Wickets
Nagpur: The inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPTL) kicked off in dramatic fashion as Pagariya Strikers (PAS) pulled off a last-over win against Nagpur Titans (NAH) in the opening match at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha. Chasing a modest target of...
“Love, lust, lies, and blackmail” — Serial conman Kalpesh Kakkad nabbed in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a chilling case that exposes the dark underbelly of social media romance, the Nagpur police have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly lured multiple women with false promises of love, marriage, and financial gains -- only to sexually...
West Nagpur MLA Thakre exposes PMAY scam; Bawankule asks Housing Minister to order probe
Nagpur: Serious irregularities and violations have been unearthed in the Orange City Park Housing Scheme approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Wanadongri, on the outskirts of Nagpur. The scam was exposed by Congress’ West Nagpur MLA Vikas...
Eye on poll: Major reshuffle in NMC’s engineering wing ahead of civic elections
Nagpur: With civic election preparations gaining momentum, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a significant reshuffle within its engineering department. After a long pause, a major round of transfers and postings was carried out on Wednesday, affecting over 80...
Maha Govt sets up expert panel to finalise Nagpur Nagrik Rugnalaya land auction
Nagpur: In a key step toward reviving healthcare infrastructure on the prime plot once housing the Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Rugnalaya, the Maharashtra Government has constituted a nine-member expert committee headed by the Chairman of Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) to oversee...
Police rescue cruelly dumped cattle meant for slaughter in Nagpur’s Pachpaoli
Nagpur: In a shocking case of animal cruelty, Pachpaoli Police rescued 12 cattle — including calves — from a congested shed in Azad Nagar, Teka, where they were allegedly held without food or water in preparation for illegal slaughter. The raid...
Youth nabbed with loaded pistol near Futala Lake in Nagpur
Nagpur: Crackdown on illegal possession of firearms continues by police in Nagpur. In the latest incident, Gittikhadan Police apprehended a 23-year-old youth carrying a loaded country-made pistol near the busy Futala Lake on the evening of Tuesday. Around 6:30 pm, the...
Idiots behind wheels: Another truck smashes into Gowari Flyover height barrier
Nagpur: Barely 24 hours after a fuel tanker rammed into a newly installed height-barrier on Shaheed Gowari Flyover near Rahate Colony Square, another reckless crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon — this time involving a dumper truck from the Zero Mile...
Postcard campaign: Domestic workers in Nagpur pick up pen, write letters to Prime Minister
Nagpur: In a powerful and emotional step to demand their rights, the Kamgar Ekta Union – Nagpur and the Maharashtra Rajya Gharelu Kaamgaar Samanvy Samiti have launched a postcard campaign addressed to the Prime Minister. The campaign began in Gumgaon,...
Get ready, Nagpur! First Adventure Park gets NMC nod, coming up at Lata Mangeshkar Garden
Nagpur: In a significant push towards promoting urban recreation and boosting public spaces, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has greenlit a Rs 8.79 crore project to develop an Adventure Park in one of its prime gardens. This marks the first...
Nagpur oranges selected for Centre’s Rs 300-crore ‘Clean Plant’ Project
Nagpur: In a major boost to horticulture and climate-resilient farming, the Central Government has selected Nagpur for implementing its ambitious ‘Clean Plant’ Project focused on producing disease-free orange saplings. The initiative is part of a nationwide plan under which nine...
NMC revamps traffic islands at 12 key junctions to curb chaos and enhance safety
Nagpur: In a major push to decongest city roads and enhance pedestrian safety, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to redesign traffic islands at 12 busy junctions. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to address longstanding...
PWD out, MSIDC in: Major shake-up in Vidhan Bhavan expansion project in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn in the Vidhan Bhavan expansion project, the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) has officially replaced the Public Works Department (PWD) as the nodal agency -- marking an unprecedented shift in how sensitive legislative infrastructure...
Parliament Monsoon Session from July 21 to August 12, Oppn demand rejected
New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has recommended the dates, he...
Crushing tragedy: 11 killed, 47 injured in stampede at RCB celebration in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: What began as a day of rapturous celebration over the IPL victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned into one of crushing tragedy in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening when 11 people -- all aged below 40 -- died and...
Nagpur’s Dr Indurkar to design iconic Ram-Sita Museum in Ayodhya
Nagpur: In a remarkable recognition of Vidarbha’s cultural and intellectual contributions, Dr Vinod Narayan Indurkar -- a distinguished fine arts expert and renowned educationist from Nagpur -- has been appointed as an advisor to the ambitious Ram-Sita Museum project...
Future doctors are emerging from NMC’s Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee E-Library
Nagpur: The Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee E-Library, run by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in the Lodhipura area, has become a vital study centre for students preparing for competitive exams. Remarkably, the facility is also helping many students...
Double delight: AIIMS Nagpur breaks ground with BSL-3 Lab & BMT Centre
Nagpur: In a landmark development for healthcare in Central India, AIIMS Nagpur is set to become the first medical college in Maharashtra to house a Bio-Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory, while also establishing a state-of-the-art Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Centre, marking...
