Emergency era defined my political path, says Gadkari
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reflected on the transformative impact of the Emergency period on his political journey during a special screening of the film Emergency in Nagpur. “The fight against Emergency shaped my political...
Nagpur’s Maharajbagh Zoo halts chicken feed after tigers, leopard die from bird flu
Nagpur: Maharajbagh Zoo in Nagpur chas temporarily stopped feeding chicken to wild animals at the facility after three tigers and a leopard died at Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre in the city, an official has said. Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said...
Bloody roads: Year 2024, 327 accidents, 345 deaths: A grim reality in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is witnessing an alarming rise in road accidents, making its streets increasingly perilous. In 2024, a staggering 345 lives (292 males and 53 females) were lost in 327 fatal road accidents in Nagpur, marking...
Taking off: Expansion of Nagpur Airport gains momentum as land acquisition starts
Hurghada International Airport (HRG/HEGN) in Egypt Nagpur: The expansion of Nagpur Airport has gained significant momentum following the receipt of 786 hectares of land from the Maharashtra Airport Development Company. This crucial development has prompted Nagpur District Collector Dr. Vipin...
Nagpur records ‘poor’ air quality across city on Jan 7
Nagpur: The air quality of Nagpur city deteriorated to ‘poor’ level on Tuesday, January 7, as all the four Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) in the city reported the Air Quality Index (AQI) above 200 mark. Under the National...
Zoos Likely to Close from Tomorrow After Avian Flu Outbreak; Centre Issues Directive
Nagpur :Amid the rising concern over the entry of the HMPV virus in India, another threat has emerged in the form of avian flu in zoos across the country. Following the death of three tigers in Nagpur, the central government...
India reports first case of HMPV Virus, 8-month-old baby tests positive in Bangalore
Bengaluru : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both the cases were detected at Bengaluru's Baptist hospital. The first one is a 3-month-old female infant while the second one...
Watch Video: Tigress and Cubs Harassed in Nagpur Sanctuary, Officials Act Swiftly
Nagpur: A disturbing incident unfolded at the Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagpur, where a group of four gypsy drivers and four guides allegedly surrounded a tigress and her five cubs, causing distress to the animals. Following the incident, the sanctuary...
Winter chill strikes back, Nagpur coldest in Vidarbha at 8.8°C
Nagpur: The winter chill returned with a sharp intensity as Nagpur witnessed a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, with the mercury plunging to 8.8 degrees Celsius. This marked a steep decline of 5.5 degrees compared to the previous day...
Nagpur Police Collect ₹1.07 Crore in Traffic Fines During New Year Crackdown
Nagpur: In a massive New Year operation, Nagpur traffic police collected ₹1.07 crore in fines between 4 PM on December 30 and 4 AM on January 1. Strict enforcement across the city's 10 traffic zones resulted in 161 cases of...
Commercial LPG price cut by Rs 14.50, to cost Rs 1980 in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a New Year relief for consumers, the State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of LPG cylinders across several major cities, including Nagpur. The price of the 19 kg commercial gas cylinder has been slashed by...
Nagpur: Crime flashback 2024
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra as Nagpur is known, is the hometown of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who also holds the Home portfolio. The year 2024 was quite eventful for the law and order machineries working in Nagpur as...
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Cremated with Full State Honours
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a towering figure in Indian politics and the architect of the country’s economic liberalisation, was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Saturday morning. His daughter lit the...
Nagpur Sees 14% Drop in Crime After New Surveillance Measures: IIM Bangalore
Nagpur: As part of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Nagpur has demonstrated remarkable progress, particularly in the areas of urban safety and Digital education. The city’s advancements, backed by detailed impact assessments by prestigious institutions such as IIM Bangalore, highlighted...
Digital nightmare: Nagpurians lost Rs 50.06 crore to cyber crooks in 2024!!
Nagpur: The rise in cybercrimes in Nagpur, the State’s second capital, has become a growing concern. As per the data shared by the Cyber Police in the city, the surge in cybercrimes in 2024 is alarming, with a total of...
Trust betrayed: Rs 11 crore credit card fraud rattles Nagpur’s Khamla residents
Nagpur: The usually quiet lanes of Khamla have been shaken by the revelation of a Rs 11 crore credit card scam that left around 150 residents duped. The scam, orchestrated by a group of individuals, including a neighbour of the...
Cheers! Beer Bars and Clubs in Nagpur Allowed to Stay Open All Night for New Year’s Eve
Nagpur: In a festive decision to enhance the New Year celebrations, the State Excise Department has relaxed operational hours for liquor-serving establishments during Christmas and New Year’s Eve. On December 24, 25, and 31, beer bars and clubs will be...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Receives ₹684 Crore, Including ₹78 Crore for Flood Relief
Nagpur: During the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly, supplementary demands were approved, including ₹684 crore allocated for development projects in Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Notably, all funding proposals submitted by the municipal corporation of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's hometown...
Nagpur Rain Alert: Unseasonal Showers Predicted in Vidarbha
Nagpur: Despite a slight decrease in winter intensity across various parts of Maharashtra, cold weather persists in some areas. However, Vidarbha is witnessing notable changes in its weather conditions. The region is expected to experience cloudy skies and sporadic unseasonal...
Winter Chill Returns to Nagpur: Mercury Dips by 4°C
Nagpur experienced a sharp drop in temperature as the winter chill returned with a vengeance. On Sunday, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 11.8°C, a significant plunge from Saturday’s 15.8°C, leaving citizens scrambling for their warm clothes once again. This...
Dubious record: 7 days, 39 ministers, zero portfolios; Fadnavis Govt under fire!
Nagpur: Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has found himself in a unique predicament. Despite the first session of the State Legislature in Nagpur nearing its conclusion on Saturday, the 39 ministers inducted into his Cabinet remain in the dark about...
