Damning facts & figures: 50 big organisations, individuals owe NMC Rs 98.74 cr property tax dues: RTI

Nagpur: The Property Tax Department of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has revealed alarming data regarding property tax defaulters in Nagpur City. In response to a Right to Information (RTI) query, the NMC disclosed that 50 well-known organizations and individuals...

Video: Are Cement Roads Necessary in Nagpur? Public Opinion Divided

Nagpur:The debate over the necessity of cement roads in Nagpur has intensified as city residents express concerns about their impact. While cement roads are known for their durability, they also pose risks such as waterlogging, decreased groundwater levels, and increased...

Final Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg Stretch Likely to be Ready by August

Nagpur: As the work on the final 76-km stretch of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, connecting Igatpuri to Mumbai, nears completion, officials are hopeful it will be opened to traffic by September. This development promises to significantly ease the journey for...

Nagpur’s Yashwant Stadium Area Faces Flooding Risk Due to Lack of Drain Safety Barriers

Nagpur: Heavy rainfall on July 20 wreaked havoc in the city, disrupting daily life as water overflowed from numerous places, including the Yashwant Stadium area. The absence of a safety barrier for drains at the stadium has left local residents...

Traffic Division in Nagpur Police Denies Authorization for Mobile Phone Traffic Enforcement

Nagpur: In response to a Right to Information (RTI) application, the Traffic Division, Nagpur Police at Lakadganj, Nagpur has clarified that it does not have the authorization to use mobile phones for photographing traffic rule violators. The information was provided in...

Key Announcements in Budget 2024-25 – See List Here

Nagpur: The 2024-25 budget introduces significant changes, including increased standard deductions, new tax slabs, reduced corporate tax for foreign companies, and relief for start-ups. Major allocations for housing, agriculture, and infrastructure aim to boost job creation and economic growth.

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Bihar and Andhra Pradesh Secure Major Budget Boosts in 2024-25

The Centre has proposed an outlay of Rs 26,000 crore for various road projects in Bihar as part of the Budget for 2024-25. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Union government will arrange financial assistance for Bihar through aid...

Union Budget 2024: Relief for taxpayers under new income tax regime

New Delhi: The government announced significant changes to the new tax regime. The standard deduction has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Pensioners will benefit from a higher deduction on family pension, which has been raised from Rs...

Stop Them!” Shocking Incident of a Couple’s Indecent Behavior on a Motorcycle in Nagpur

Nagpur: Following a recent viral video of a couple in a compromising position inside a moving car, a similar incident has emerged involving a couple on a bike. Sadar Police took swift action and arrested the individuals involved. The arrested man,...

Government Lifts 58-Year-Old Ban on Employees Participating in RSS Programs

The Congress on Sunday cited a purported government order issued last week to claim that a "ban" on the participation of government employees in the activities of the RSS has been removed. While the veracity of the purported government order,...

Schools and Colleges in Nagpur to Remain Closed on July 22

Nagpur: Due to the weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an orange alert has been declared for Nagpur district on July 21, 2024. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the region. With continuous heavy rainfall...

Heavy Rainfall Alert for Gondiya and Nagpur

Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Nagpur has issued a weather alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas of Gondiya and Nagpur over the next 24 hours. Residents are advised to...

In Pic: Chaos in Nagpur…

Nagpur: A severe downpour on Saturday caused widespread flooding across Nagpur, submerging more than 500 localities. From early morning to noon, the city recorded an astonishing 227.2 mm of rainfall in just seven hours, creating a flood-like situation. Numerous homes and...

Nagpur Floods: Who Will Rescue the Stranded Family in Pipla Fata?

Nagpur: Heavy rains have left Nagpur submerged, with rising water levels in the Pipla Fata area flooding many homes. Desperate residents have taken refuge on their rooftops, but the Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell claims the area is outside its...

Nagpur: Locals Protest with ‘Rasta Roko’ Over Severe Waterlogging in Ayodhyangar

Nagpur: Heavy rainfall on Saturday morning caused severe waterlogging in several areas of the city, including Ayodhyangar. Many homes were inundated, causing significant distress to residents. The locals, frustrated with the inadequate response from the authorities, expressed their anger by...

Video: Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Waterlogging in Nagpur

Nagpur residents woke up on Saturday to heavy rains, which caused widespread waterlogging and created a flood-like situation throughout the city. Areas near the Nag River and downstream of Ambazari Dam were particularly affected, with residents experiencing heightened panic. The Meteorological...

Nagpur: New ‘No Parking Zones’ to Ease Dhantoli Traffic Congestion

Nagpur: In response to a directive from the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, the city administration is implementing a plan to reduce congestion in the Dhantoli area by designating several 'No Parking Zones'. Joint Commissioner of Police Aswati...

Alert Issued for Heavy Rain, Storms, and Thunderstorms in Nagpur

Nagpur: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting heavy rain, storms, and thunderstorms for Nagpur district from July 18 to July 21, 2024. A Yellow Alert has been issued for July 18 and 21, while an Orange Alert...

Anil Deshmukh Demands Public Release of Judge Chandiwal’s Report on Bribery Allegations

Nagpur: Anil Deshmukh, a leader of the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party and former Home Minister, has demanded the public release of the findings of the Justice Chandiwal Commission, which investigated the bribery allegations against him. Deshmukh...

Nagpur Launches India’s Most Advanced ‘Command and Control Center’

Nagpur: Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the state-of-the-art 'Command and Control Center' in Nagpur on Wednesday, July 17. This center, established in collaboration with Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited and Nagpur Police, is regarded as the...