Independence Day 2026: Nagpur CP Urges Citizens to Be Police ‘Eyes and Ears’
Nagpur: On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangare Patil extended greetings to citizens and appealed to them to actively support the police in making the city safer, more secure and crime-free. “Every citizen should become...
Mohan Bhagwat hoists National Flag at RSS headquarters
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday morning hoisted the National Flag at the Sangh headquarters in Nagpur on the 80th Independence Day. RSS volunteers and pracharaks attended the event held in the Mahal area at 8 am amid...
Nagpur: Bike Stunts on Independence Day to Face Action
Nagpur: Performing dangerous bike stunts, speeding or creating a ruckus on city roads during Independence Day celebrations could lead to strict action. Ahead of August 15, the Nagpur Traffic Police has stepped up preparations to ensure traffic discipline and road...
Independence Day 2026: 82 Maharashtra Police, Fire & Other Personnel Honoured-Full List
Nagpur: A total of 82 personnel from Maharashtra have been selected for Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the medal award list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Maharashtra awardees include...
Were these tigers hunted by poachers? RTI exposes 24 unsolved tiger deaths in Maharashtra
Nagpur: A shocking revelation through the Right to Information (RTI) Act has raised disturbing questions over Maharashtra's tiger conservation and wildlife crime investigations. Official records reveal that 24 tiger deaths recorded between 2022 and 2026 remain unexplained, with authorities yet...
Skipped CM Event, Now Face Action: 40 BJP Corporators Under Fire
NAGPUR: The absence of 40 BJP corporators from a key Nagpur Municipal Corporation programme attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has triggered a political controversy within the ruling camp. Ruling party leader Balya (Narendra) Borkar has lodged a complaint with Standing...
2 dead, 6-8 feared trapped after landslide in Mumbai
Two persons were killed and six to eight others feared trapped after a landslide in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area early on Wednesday following heavy rain, civic officials said. Rescue Efforts Intensify In Kurla The civic body had earlier said the incident occurred in...
Nagpur police set for major overhaul: SIT on land frauds, 1,500 CCTVs, 700 vacancies to be filled
Nagpur: A major overhaul of the policing system in Nagpur is on the cards, with the State Government focusing on land frauds, surveillance, manpower shortages, police mobility, traffic management and policing infrastructure. Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule issued a series of directives...
RPSG Group Subsidiary To Acquire ReNew’s 1.4 Gw Solar Capacity
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) on Monday announced that Purvah Green Power Private Limited, the renewable energy platform of CESC Limited, will acquire a 1.4 gigawatt peak (GWp) operating solar portfolio from Renew Solar Power Private Limited, at an enterprise...
Nagpur sees brief showers as monsoon weakens; rainfall deficit rises to 20%
Nagpur: After remaining largely subdued for more than a week, monsoon activity over Nagpur and adjoining parts of Vidarbha showed only a marginal revival on Monday, with light rain reported from several parts of the city and district. The showers,...
NMC organises free Jaipur foot, assistive devices camp for disabled
Nagpur: In an initiative aimed at promoting independence, mobility and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in association with the Social Welfare Department, is conducting a free Jaipur Foot and assistive devices camp in the...
US Senate clears Russia bill with 100% tariff on India tariff, 4 others
US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026/Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of...
Nagpur SIR Verification Drive Intensifies as August 17 Deadline Approaches
Nagpur: With just days left for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Nagpur district administration has intensified efforts to complete the digitisation and verification of Enumeration Forms (EFs), particularly in urban constituencies where progress has been slow. The...
Blade Allegedly Found in Food at Nagpur Restaurant; Police Probe Underway
Nagpur: Days after a customer allegedly found a cockroach in the sambar served at Mangaluru Kitchen, another food safety complaint has emerged in the city. A family has alleged that a
Nagpur gears up for Ganesh Festival; Mayor orders single-window online clearance for Mandals
Nagpur: With the Ganesh Festival scheduled for next month, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has begun extensive preparations to ensure the celebrations are conducted smoothly and without inconvenience to Ganesh mandals or citizens. Mayor Nita Thakre has directed the NMC,...
Pvt doctors join resident doctors’ stir; IMA threatens nationwide strike over CCMP registration
Nagpur: The agitation against the Maharashtra Government’s decision to register Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP)-qualified homeopathy practitioners with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) intensified on Wednesday, with private allopathic doctors joining resident doctors in protest, the Indian Medical Association...
HC pulls up NMC over waterlogging crisis, asks ‘why collect taxes if basic services fail?’
Nagpur: In a scathing indictment of Nagpur's civic administration, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday sharply questioned the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) over the city's recurring waterlogging, asking why citizens should pay taxes when even the...
Resident doctors at Nagpur GMCH begin indefinite strike; OPD services hit
Nagpur: Resident doctors at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) launched an indefinite strike on Wednesday after talks with the Maharashtra Government failed to resolve their long-pending demands. The strike was called by the Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors...
FDA cracks down on junk food in schools; chips, soft drinks banned on campuses
Nagpur: In a major push to promote healthy eating among schoolchildren, the Maharashtra Government has prohibited the sale and promotion of junk food, including chips, fried snacks and sugary beverages, in all schools across the State. The sweeping food safety...
Yellow Alert for Nagpur, Pune Ghats; Rain Likely Across State
New Delhi: There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in parts of Maharashtra today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rain at a few places across the state. However, the weather department has also issued a...
India-China trade through Shipki La resumes after 6 years
The cross-border trade between India and China through Shipki La, known as the ancient silk route joining India with Tibet, resumed on Saturday after a gap of six years. Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday flagged off 16...
