Nagpur Police Appeal: Only Licensed Firecrackers to Be Sold This Diwali
Nagpur: Ahead of Diwali 2025, Nagpur City Police have issued strict guidelines for vendors planning to sell firecrackers. The application process for temporary sales licenses will run from August 26 to September 10, 2025 at respective police zonal offices.
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Western Vidarbha Farmer Suicides Hit 598 in Seven Months
Western Vidarbha is witnessing a continuing wave of farmer suicides. Between January and July 2025, a total of 598 farmers across five districts—Yavatmal, Akola, Washim, Buldhana, and Amravati—took their own lives. Persistent crop failures, lack of guaranteed prices for agricultural...
Lok Sabha Ban on Gaming, But What About Trading?
In a landmark move, the Lok Sabha on August 21, 2025, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, effectively banning all forms of real-money online games. The government has argued that online money gaming has become a social...
Nagpur Songaon Lake: Development or Just a Showpiece?
Nagpur: Even in this year’s monsoon, Songaon Lake has failed to revive. Instead of fresh life, locals are now witnessing dead fish floating in the shallow waters. Residents are furious, alleging that despite crores being poured into beautification projects, the...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Rejects 41 Ganesh Mandal Applications Under Single-Window System
Nagpur: In preparation for Ganeshotsav, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a single-window system across all zones to streamline permissions for Ganesh mandals. So far, NMC has received 366 applications, out of which 41 have been rejected due to...
Besa-Beltarodi Flat Owners Ask: What Will Happen to Our Homes as High Court Reserves Verdict on Illegal Constructions?
Nagpur: If you are a flat owner in Besa-Beltarodi, you may now be asking: “What will happen to our flats?” After nearly 25 years of hearings, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has finally reserved its judgment on the...
Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant Flashover Incident: Two Seriously Injured, Safety Lapses Under Scanner
Nagpur: A major accident took place on Sunday at the Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant (500 MW capacity) after a wrong electrical panel was opened, leading to a sudden flashover. The incident left an Assistant Engineer and a contract worker severely...
Nagpur’s Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Controversy; Professor Terminated After Asking for Salary, Principal Reacts
Nagpur: Tension has escalated at Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Nandanvan, Nagpur, following a dispute between the faculty and the administration. Professor Dr. Prafull Wadichar was removed from his post after repeatedly demanding pending salary, triggering widespread uproar. A concern...
From Cold Shoulders to Centenary Praise: What Modi’s RSS Mention Reveals About BJP’s Political Calculus
New Delhi: For the first time in 12 consecutive Independence Day addresses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from the Red Fort, calling it “the world’s biggest NGO” and honouring its “100 years of disciplined...
Watch Live -PM Modi Independence Day speech from Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flag at Red Fort on 79th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun addressing the nation from the Red Fort as India marks the 79th Independence Day. Modi began his speech by calling...
Prez Murmu hails Op Sindoor in I-Day address
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday lauded the nation's decisive response to Pahalgham terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and emphasising the country's unity and growing self-reliance in the defence sector. In her address to the nation on...
Maharashtra Police: Only Authorities Can Act Against Illegal Cattle Transport, Private Vigilantes Banned
Mumbai|Nagpur: In a significant move to curb harassment of legal animal traders, the Maharashtra Police has issued a directive stating that only police officers and authorized government agencies can take action against illegal cattle transport. The order follows an intervention...
Nagpur Ramnagar: 3 Minors’ Bullet Stunt Video Viral, ₹8.5K Fine Imposed
Nagpur: Traffic violations and road stunts by minors continue to raise concerns in the city. In the latest incident near Ramnagar Chowk, three minor students were caught on video performing a dangerous stunt on a Bullet motorcycle. A passerby recorded...
Rahul Gandhi Warns: “My Life in Danger Over Savarkar Remarks – Don’t Let History Repeat”
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has filed an application in a Pune court claiming that his life is under serious threat. This application is related to a defamation case concerning his remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Referring to the assassination of...
Saoner Tricolour Rally: BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh Caught Riding Police Bike Without Helmet, Performs Stunt
Saoner/Nagpur: On the eve of Independence Day, Saoner witnessed a grand tricolour bike rally led by BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh. The streets were flooded with waving flags, patriotic chants echoed through the air, and national pride was on full display....
Nagpur Gears Up for Ganeshotsav with Strict Rules & Eco-Friendly Drive
Nagpur: As Nagpur prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha from August 27, the city’s police and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have announced a series of strict guidelines to ensure that celebrations remain safe, peaceful, and environmentally responsible. The directives were finalised...
Nagpur to Go Dark in Many Areas on Aug 13 — Is Your Locality on the List?
Nagpur residents in multiple localities will experience scheduled power outages on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, due to ongoing maintenance work, relocation of underground cables, installation of new poles, and commissioning of new electrical equipment by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution...
Pick-up and drop points for private travel buses banned in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a bid to ease traffic congestion, curb pollution, and reduce accident risks, the Nagpur Traffic Police have announced a major restriction on private travel buses within city limits. From August 13 to September 12, 2025, private travel buses...
Monsoon Returns to Nagpur; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Vidarbha
Nagpur: The monsoon has regained momentum across Maharashtra, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next few days. Nagpur and several districts in Vidarbha are set to experience significant rainfall, prompting the...
Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express Flagged Off by PM Modi, Longest-Route Train Yet in India
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat Express, introducing a new semi-high-speed train that cuts travel time between the two cities to around 12 hours. The flag-off was conducted digitally from Bengaluru, marking another milestone...
Day After Nagpur’s Koradi Temple Gate Collapse: Debris Clearance & Probe On
Nagpur: A day after a section of the under-construction entrance gate at the Koradi Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Temple collapsed, injuring 15–16 workers, heavy debris clearance operations are in full swing at the site. The accident occurred on Saturday evening between 8:00...
