Nagpur Bench Converts News Reports into Action: 23 Suo Motu PILs in 2026 Surpass 2025 Total
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has taken an unusually proactive stance in 2026, converting 23 news reports and communications into suo motu public interest litigations (PILs) within just the first 11 weeks of the year-already exceeding...
Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated with Joy Across Nagpur and Nation
Nagpur: The sacred festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour across Nagpur and other parts of the country on Sunday. After observing month-long fasts, members of the...
Did a Nagpur Complaint Trigger HDFC Bank Turmoil and Chairman’s Resignation?
Nagpur: The roots of the ongoing crisis at HDFC Bank appear to trace back to Nagpur, where a formal complaint lodged with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in July 2025 set off a chain reaction. The complaint alleged mis-selling of...
Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2, cost of normal petrol stays unchanged
Nagpur: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has increased the price of its premium petrol price by Rs 2 per litre. The revised rates came into effect on Friday itself. Although the state-run petroleum company didn't specify any reason behind the...
Rain-bearing clouds cool Nagpur, mercury plunges by 5.2°C
Nagpur: In an unexpected twist to the early summer narrative, Nagpur has witnessed a noticeable drop in temperature, offering residents a brief but welcome relief from the usual March heat. After flirting with the 40°C mark earlier this season,...
Nagpur Police Tighten Rules on Cyber Complaints, Curb Unnecessary Account Freezes
Nagpur: In a significant move to address irregularities in cybercrime investigations, Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at curbing the unnecessary freezing of bank accounts and improving transparency in the system. The decision...
Nagpur Turns Saffron as Grand Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra Marks Marathi New Year
Nagpur: The city came alive with color, culture, and devotion as grand celebrations marked Gudi Padwa, ushering in the Marathi New Year with traditional fervour. A massive Shobha Yatra held across Nagpur drew thousands of participants, transforming the city into...
Nagpur Bans Private Travel Bus Pickups in Inner Ring Road Area.
Nagpur: In a significant move to tackle increasing traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise levels in the city, the Nagpur Traffic Department has imposed restrictions on private travel buses. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Lohit Matani has issued an order...
Centre assures steady LPG supply in Nagpur amid global tensions; HC closes plea
Nagpur: In a significant reassurance for consumers, the Central Government on Tuesday informed the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court that it is taking all possible steps, both domestically and internationally, to ensure uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas...
Late-Night Clash in Nagpur’s Mahal Sparks Panic; Two Injured
Nagpur: Tension gripped the Mahal area of Nagpur late Monday night after a clash between two groups left two persons injured and created panic among residents. The incident took place around 10 pm near Indrayani Saree Store. According to police sources,...
Pre-Dawn Blaze Guts Five Homes Near Yashwant Stadium in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped residents near the Yashwant Stadium area in Nagpur after a massive fire broke out in the Sangam Chawl slum settlement beside the bus depot in the early hours of Monday. According to preliminary information, the fire erupted around...
Girish Gandhi Set to Become New President of Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh; Datey, Joshi Suffer Major Defeat
Nagpur: After days of intense contest and internal disagreements, the elections for the Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh (VSS) were finally concluded on Sunday. Veteran candidate Girish Gandhi emerged with a decisive lead and is set to become the new president of...
Hailstorm, rain alert issued for Nagpur as mercury crosses 41°C in 7 Vidarbha districts
Nagpur: With temperatures steadily climbing across the Vidarbha region, the weather pattern over Nagpur is now expected to shift towards cloudy conditions accompanied by rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that between March 15...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Unveils ₹5,541 Crore Budget for 2026–27, Focus on Infrastructure Development
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Friday presented its proposed budget of ₹5,541.31 crore for the financial year 2026–2027. Municipal Commissioner Vipin Itankar unveiled the budget during a press conference, stating that priority has been given to strengthening...
Scorching signals: Nagpur commuters bear the heat as green shade nets yet to appear
Nagpur: As temperatures in Nagpur inch close to 39°C, commuters waiting at traffic signals across the city are being forced to endure the relentless summer heat, raising concerns over the delay in installing protective shade nets at major intersections. Every year,...
West Asia Tensions May Trigger LPG Supply Crisis, Commercial Cylinders Likely to Be Curtailed: Nitin Khara
Nagpur: The ongoing war-like situation in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States may soon trigger a serious disruption in LPG supplies, warned Confidence Group Chairman and Managing Director Nitin Khara during an exclusive interaction with Nagpur Today. Khara...
Nagpur NMC Budget May Cross ₹6,000 Crore
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is preparing to unveil a mega civic budget expected to cross ₹6,000 crore, marking a significant financial roadmap for the city. Newly appointed Municipal Commissioner Vipin Itankar is set to present the budget before...
LPG booking period now 25 days; output push ordered
To prevent hoarding and black marketing, the booking period for LPG gas cylinders has been increased from 21 to 25 days, as per government sources. "There were instances that people who were earlier booking LPG cylinders in 55 Days have...
Nagpur erupts in celebration as India retains ICC T20 crown
Nagpur: A massive wave of jubilation swept through Nagpur late Sunday night as cricket lovers poured onto the streets to celebrate India national cricket team retaining the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title with a dominant victory over New Zealand...
50 Leopards to Vantara: Conservation Strategy or Capacity Gap?
The Maharashtra government’s reported plan to relocate 50 leopards to the Vantara Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat has triggered an important policy question: is this conservation strategy, or an admission that the state cannot manage its own...
Shocking: Two lakes vanish from Nagpur’s map
Nagpur: Once regarded as the city’s natural shield against flooding and a lifeline for groundwater recharge, Nagpur’s historic network of lakes is rapidly disappearing under the combined assault of civic apathy, rampant encroachments, unchecked urbanisation, and the continuous discharge of...
