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...
‘Proud to bring the MasterChef India Trophy to Nagpur’: Winner Ajinkya Gandhe talks with Nagpur Today
Nagpur: Bringing immense pride to the city, Nagpur’s Gandhe brothers, Vikram and Ajinkya, have emerged as winners of the popular cooking reality show MasterChef India. Celebrating their historic victory, the duo said that bringing the coveted trophy to Nagpur is...
Fact Check: MIHAN in Numbers-Do 90 Companies Really Employ 1.27 Lakh People in Nagpur?
Nagpur: A claim made by Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar stating that 90 companies are operational in Nagpur’s MIHAN project and have generated over 1.27 lakh jobs has drawn attention, prompting a closer look at the actual figures associated with the...
Nagpur’s Maya Ivnate Named BJP Candidate for Rajya Sabha Elections 2026
Nagpur: In a significant political development for Nagpur, senior BJP leader and former Mayor Maya Chitaman Ivnate has been named as one of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidates from Maharashtra for the Rajya Sabha Elections 2026. The BJP on Wednesday announced...
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 28 to Rs 31
Nagpur: Oil marketing companies have raised the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 28 to Rs 31 across major metro cities for March 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly hike. However, the prices of 14.2 kg domestic...
NMC develops sports hub under Narendra Nagar Flyover
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is transforming the space beneath the Narendra Nagar Flyover into a multi-sports and recreational zone for children and youth. Municipal Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari inspected the ongoing works on Friday and directed officials to...
Neela Peela Hara Gulabi: Orange City turns city of colours: Holi buzz takes over Nagpur
Nagpur: The Orange City is gearing up to burst into colour as Holi approaches on March 3, with streets, homes and markets preparing for one of the most high-spirited festivals of the year. The air already carries a festive buzz,...
Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar; over 130 killed
Pakistan launched a retaliatory operation in response to the alleged border attacks by the Afghan Taliban, saying it has killed over 130 Taliban fighters. Operation Ghazab lil Haq commenced late Thursday night after the Afghan Taliban allegedly launched attacks on several...
Worms allegedly found in AIIMS Nagpur mess food, students demand probe
Nagpur: Serious allegations have surfaced at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur), where undergraduate students have claimed that worms and larvae were found in food served at the campus mess. The incident has triggered widespread outrage among...
Nagpur Constable Dies by Suicide at Ambazari Lake, Domestic Dispute Suspected
Nagpur: A 45-year-old police constable posted with the Nagpur City Police allegedly died by suicide by jumping into Ambazari Lake, with domestic discord suspected to be the reason behind the extreme step. The deceased, Shivratan Belekar, was attached to Pratap Nagar...
