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...
Rocket attack targets US Diplomatic Centre in Iraq
As the crisis escalates in West Asia, Reuters reported, citing Iraqi security sources on Saturday, that a rocket attack targeted a military base housing a US diplomatic centre near the Baghdad international airport, as per Iraqi security sources. Meanwhile, the Israeli...
Maha Budget 2026: ₹2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Announced.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the State Budget for 2026-27 on Friday, becoming the first Chief Minister in the state to personally present the Budget while serving in office. The Budget outlines an...
Dr. Vipin Itankar Appointed Nagpur Municipal Commissioner
Nagpur: In a fresh administrative development, the Maharashtra Government has appointed IAS officer Dr. Vipin Itankar as the Municipal Commissioner of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The order was issued by the General Administration Department at Mantralaya on March 5, 2026. Dr....
Nagpur begins to boil: City records 37.2°C on Mar 4, brutal summer ahead
Nagpur: A fierce summer appears to be tightening its grip over Nagpur and the Vidarbha region much earlier than expected, raising fears of a long and punishing heat season ahead. With the mercury steadily climbing, citizens have already begun feeling...
Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari Transferred as Metropolitan Commissioner of PMRDA
Nagpur: In a significant administrative reshuffle, Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari has been transferred and appointed as the Metropolitan Commissioner of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Chaudhari, who has been serving as the Municipal Commissioner of the Nagpur Municipal...
Nagpur Explosives Units Under Scanner After Deadly Blasts; Safety Audit Failures Alleged
Nagpur: A disturbing pattern of explosions at explosives manufacturing units in Nagpur district has come under renewed scrutiny following the latest tragedy at SBL Energy Limited, with allegations emerging of negligence and failure to conduct mandatory safety audits. The most recent...
Maya Ivnate Likely BJP Rajya Sabha Candidate; Set to File Nomination Today
Nagpur: Political activity in Maharashtra has intensified ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with strong indications that Nagpur leader Maya Tai Ivnate may be nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Upper House. Sources close to the family...
SBL Energy Blast: 19 Dead, Senior Officials Arrested in Nagpur Factory Tragedy
Nagpur/Kalmeshwar: The death toll in the devastating explosion at SBL Energy Limited’s explosives manufacturing unit in Raulgaon village of Katol tehsil has climbed to 19, as Kalmeshwar Police arrested nine senior company officials and booked them under charges of culpable...
Nagpur Blast Toll Rises to 19: Explosion at SBL Energy Explosives Gunpowder Factory
The death toll in the Nagpur explosives company blast has gone up to 19 after one more person succumbed, police said on Monday. Twenty-three other injured workers were undergoing treatment in hospitals here, a police official said. The toll in...
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in major attack by US and Israel
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. President...
Nagpur home prices soar to highest in India, RBI data reveals
Nagpur: The city’s real estate market is on fire, and the numbers now officially prove it. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, Nagpur has emerged as the fastest-rising housing market in the country, outpacing...
Futala Lake fountain revival begins after two-year legal freeze
Nagpur: After a prolonged lull marked by litigation, technical setbacks and environmental distress, restoration activity has once again picked up pace at Futala Lake — the city’s most recognisable leisure landmark and home to what was once promoted as one...
HSC Paper Leak in Nagpur: After Physics & Chemistry, Class 12 Mathematics Paper Also Leaked, Shocking Technical Probe Reveals
Nagpur: The HSC examination paper leak case in Nagpur has widened further. After the leakage of Class 12 Physics and Chemistry papers, a technical investigation has now confirmed that the Mathematics question paper was also leaked. According to the police, deleted...
1.17 lakh women, minor girls reported missing in State in two years: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: In a deeply disturbing revelation, the Maharashtra Government informed the State Assembly that a staggering 1,17,369 women and minor girls were reported missing across the State during 2024 and 2025. Of these, 86,228 have been traced by police, but...
President Droupadi Murmu Launches ‘Golden Era of Maharashtra’ Initiative in Nagpur
Nagpur: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday graced the state-level launch of “Golden Era of Maharashtra Through Unity and Trust” at Vishwa Shanti Sarovar. The programme was organised by the Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur. Addressing the gathering, the President...
Instagram Jealousy Sparks Midnight Rampage in Nagpur; Vehicles Vandalised, Three Detained
Nagpur: A violent late-night rampage rocked Nagpur’s Mahal area after a group of youths armed with sharp weapons went on a vandalism spree, allegedly triggered by anger over an Instagram friendship linked to a past relationship. The incident occurred around 11...
Shivani Dani-Vakhare Elected Standing Committee Chairperson at Nagpur NMC
Nagpur: Women’s leadership in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has gained further momentum with the election of Shivani Dani‑Vakhare as Chairperson of the powerful Standing Committee. Her appointment has drawn widespread congratulations and is being seen as a clear endorsement...
