Clear Encroachments in 8 Days: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Issues Strict Orders to Civic Bodies in Nagpur
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has taken a firm stand to decongest Nagpur and improve urban mobility, directing civic authorities to remove all encroachments from footpaths and roads within eight days. At a high-level review meeting...
Will Petrol and Diesel Prices Actually Drop After Excise Duty Cut? Government Move Sparks Questions
New Delhi/Nagpur: The central government has announced a significant reduction in excise duty on fuel, cutting ₹3 per litre on petrol and bringing diesel excise duty down by ₹10 per litre to zero. The move comes amid rising global concerns...
Nagpur to Host Grand Ram Navami Procession; Traffic Diversions and No-Parking from 3 PM
Nagpur: On the occasion of Ram Navami, a grand religious procession will be आयोजित in the Ramnagar area of Nagpur on March 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The event is being organized by the West Nagpur Citizens Association, and a...
Nifty at 23,000, Sensex up 900 pts on US-Iran truce hopes
The domestic equity markets continued their rebound on Wednesday, opening in the green as investor sentiment improved amid reports of a possible truce between the United States and Iran. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,064.40, gaining 152 points or 0.66...
No fuel shortage in Nagpur, assures District Administration
Nagpur: Panic gripped parts of Nagpur on Monday night following rumours of fuel shortage at several petrol pumps, leading to temporary closures and long queues of anxious citizens rushing to stock up on petrol and diesel. However, Nagpur District Collector Vipin...
Income Tax Raids Conducted on Prominent Steel Company in Nagpur
Nagpur: According to sources, the Income Tax Department has conducted raids on a well-known steel company in Nagpur, triggering significant buzz across the city’s industrial circles. The raids reportedly began early this tuesday morning, with officials carrying out simultaneous searches...
LPG Crisis Deepens: Government May Reduce Domestic Cylinder Refill to 10 kg Amid Global Supply Disruptions
India could soon witness a major shift in domestic LPG supply as government-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) consider reducing the refill quantity in household cylinders from 14.2 kg to 10 kg. The move comes in response to escalating geopolitical tensions...
Senior Leader Dattatraya Meghe Dies at 89; Vidarbha Mourns Loss of ‘People’s Leader’
Nagpur: Veteran leader, former Maharashtra minister, and ex-MP Dattatraya “Dattabhau” Meghe passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 89. He breathed his last in Nagpur around 7:30 PM after prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment for the...
Illegal Hookah Parlour Busted in Ramnagar Under ‘Operation Thunder’
Nagpur: Acting under the “Operation Thunder – Let Us Unite, Let Us Build a Drug-Free Society” initiative spearheaded by Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal, the Ambazari police have registered a case against operators of an illegal hookah parlour functioning in...
State Govt grants Rs 5 crore to Nagpur Flying Club for 2025-26
Nagpur: In a significant push to aviation training and infrastructure, the Government of Maharashtra has sanctioned a grant of Rs 5 crore to the Nagpur Flying Club for the financial year 2025-26. The allocation was approved through supplementary demands during...
6 Dangerous Roads & Junctions Every Nagpurian Must Know
Nagpur: The Regional Transport Office (RTO), Nagpur (City), has rolled out a focused road safety campaign titled ‘Save Two-Wheeler Riders and Pedestrians’ to tackle the rising number of fatal accidents across the city. The move comes against a grim backdrop —...
Nagpur Airport on full alert during high-stakes anti-hijack drill
Nagpur: In a gripping display of preparedness and precision, the otherwise calm premises of Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport transformed into a high-alert zone on Wednesday as authorities executed a full-scale anti-hijack mock drill, simulating a life-and-death crisis in...
Nagpur-Sharjah Flights Suspended Till March 31 Amid Middle East Tensions
Nagpur: International air travel from Nagpur has been impacted as direct flights to Sharjah have been suspended until March 31. The decision comes in response to escalating conflict in Iran and rising security concerns across Gulf airspace, particularly due to...
33 Companies Yet to Begin Work on Allotted Plots in MIHAN; Authorities Plan Action
Nagpur: Nearly 33 companies that were allotted land in the MIHAN project have yet to begin work, prompting the Development Commissionerate to consider issuing notices to the non-operational firms. According to official sources, a review conducted in November 2025 revealed that...
SBL factory blast: Toll rises to 25 as young woman dies of burns
Nagpur: The devastating explosion at the SBL Energy factory in Raulgaon village of Katol taluka has claimed another life, pushing the death toll to 25 and deepening the tragedy that has shaken families across Nagpur district. A 22-year-old worker, Jyoti Dhurve,...
Nagpur Hotels Turn to Induction Cooking Amid LPG Supply Concerns
Nagpur: Uncertainty surrounding the supply of LPG across the country has begun raising concerns within the hospitality sector, particularly among hotels and restaurants that rely heavily on commercial gas cylinders for daily kitchen operations. Against this backdrop, Nagpur Today spoke with...
As summer strikes early, Maharajbagh Zoo creates cooling haven for animals
Nagpur: Even before the mercury has crossed the 40°C mark, the harsh grip of summer has begun tightening over Nagpur, leaving not just residents but animals struggling to cope with the relentless heat. With the month of March itself turning...
‘Only want discussion and govt assurances on LPG’
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged a discussion on the reports of shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the Parliament, underlining that the Parliament is a platform to assure the public and conduct discussions on such important matters....
Parked Car Catches Fire in Nagpur’s Ramdaspeth; Fire Brigade Averts Major Mishap
Nagpur: A parked four-wheeler suddenly caught fire in the Ramdaspeth area of Nagpur in the early hours of Thursday, triggering panic among residents. Thanks to the swift response of the fire brigade, the blaze was quickly brought under control and...
Fighter Jet Crash Rumor Goes Viral After Massive Fire at Plastic Warehouse in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped the Weda Hari area of Nagpur district on Tuesday after a massive fire suddenly broke out at a plastic warehouse located near the Jabalpur Highway on Kharsoli Road. The incident occurred in the afternoon and thick plumes...
BPCL refutes fuel shortage rumours, assures adequate supply nationwide
Nagpur: Amid a wave of rumours circulating on social media about an alleged shortage of petrol and diesel in the country, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has firmly dismissed the claims, calling them misleading and completely baseless. In an official communication...
