Escape from Pahalgam: Nagpur Family Survives Terror Attack
A terrifying terrorist attack struck near Pahalgam, Kashmir, on Tuesday, as gunmen opened fire at the popular tourist destination of Baisaran meadow, claiming the lives of 26 people—many of them tourists. Amid the chaos, a family from Nagpur found themselves caught...
Nagpur’s Saurabh Yewale Secures AIR 669 in UPSC 2024-25 on First Attempt
Nagpur: In a remarkable achievement, 25-year-old Saurabh Yewale from Nagpur has secured All India Rank (AIR) 669 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024-25, clearing the exam in his very first attempt. An alumnus of Bhavan’s School and Shivaji College,...
Dr. Subhash Kondawar Assumes Charge as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Nagpur University
Nagpur: Dr. Subhash Kondawar, a senior professor from the Department of Physics, officially took charge as the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Monday, April 21, 2025. The appointment ceremony was held in the esteemed presence of...
CM Fadnavis Unveils NMC’s 75th Anniversary Logo
Nagpur: As part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), the official logo for the Amrit Mahotsav Year was unveiled on Sunday (April 20) by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis,...
Shocking Incident in Umred: Mysterious Metal Object Falls from Sky
In a startling incident reported from Umred town, a heavy metal object fell from the sky in the Kose Layout area. The object crashed onto the roof slab of a house belonging to Amey Bhaskar Basashankar, causing panic among the...
JEE (Main) results announced, 24 candidates score perfect 100
Twenty-four candidates scored a perfect 100 in the engineering entrance JEE (Main), the results of which were announced by the National Testing Agency on Saturday. Rajasthan had the highest number of candidates with a perfect score. One woman student...
Samruddhi Expressway Set to Open Fully in May
Nagpur: The long-anticipated final leg of the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg—from Igatpuri to Thane—is now ready. With construction completed, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has formally approached the state government to schedule an inauguration....
Sep 2023 Floods: Who’s Really to Blame If Not the Vivekanand Memorial?
Nagpur: The Swami Vivekananda Memorial situated on the spillway of the Ambazari dam has been cleared of any responsibility for the September 23, 2023, floods in the catchment area of the Nag River. This was confirmed in the final report...
Nagpur Launches National Common Mobility Card for Cashless Bus Travel
Nagpur: In a move to enhance convenience for public transport users, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) on Tuesday. The initiative is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "One Nation, One Card" vision aimed...
Weather Alert: Yellow Alert Issued for 8 Districts in Vidarbha Amid Sudden Climate Shifts
Nagpur – Vidarbha is currently under the grip of unpredictable weather patterns, as the region faces an atmospheric crisis with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for eight districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall are expected over...
Bring Entire City Under CCTV Surveillance: Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s Directive
Nagpur: In a bid to strengthen public safety across Nagpur city, Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister of Nagpur district, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, has directed officials to ensure that all city areas are brought under CCTV surveillance. He instructed...
Major Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Ramtek; ₹4.28 Crore Worth Material Seized, 18 Arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal mining activities, authorities in Ramtek have seized minerals worth over ₹4.28 crore and arrested 18 individuals involved in illegal transportation of sand, murum, and soil. Despite strict government regulations, the illicit trade continues...
City of Flyovers or City of Delays? Nagpur Waits as Major Projects Drag On for Years
Nagpur: Known as the City of Flyovers, Nagpur has long taken pride in its ambitious infrastructure projects. But two major flyovers — the Kamal Chowk to Dighori corridor and the RTO flyover — are now under the scanner for their...
Nagpur’s Birdman Feeds Birds Daily for 22 Years — Watch Video
Nagpur: In an age where urban life often distances people from nature, one man in Nagpur has quietly dedicated over two decades to nurturing the city's feathered friends. Satpurush Wankhede, fondly known as the Birdman of Nagpur, has been feeding birds...
Heatwave Alert in Maharashtra; Rain Likely in Parts of South Maharashtra
Nagpur– The early days of April have already brought scorching temperatures across Maharashtra, with Akola in Vidarbha recording the state's highest temperature at 44.1°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Vidarbha over the...
Maharashtra polls were won by fraud: Kharge
Alleging that the BJP won the Maharashtra assembly polls through a fraud like never before, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday made a strong pitch for having elections on ballot paper. Addressing the AICC session in Ahmedabad, Kharge also accused...
Nagpur Schools Put 580 Fake Teachers, Staffers on Government Portal to Draw Salaries
Mumbai: The education department has launched criminal proceedings against five school education officers from Nagpur for their alleged involvement in a major salary scam. The officers are accused of forging documents and authorizing the inclusion of fake teaching and non-teaching...
LPG cylinders to get costlier from tomorrow by…
LPG cylinders, both Ujjwala and non-Ujjwala, will be Rs 50 dearer starting Tuesday, Minister Hardeep Puri announced on Monday at a press conference. "The price per cylinder of LPG will increase by Rs 50. From Rs 500, it will go up...
Ram Navami Celebrations Light Up Nagpur and Vidarbha
Nagpur – Devotees across Nagpur and the entire Vidarbha region ushered in Ram Navami with fervor and joy, as temples overflowed with enthusiastic crowds from early dawn. Major shrines including Poddarishwar Ram Temple, Rameshwar Temple, and Wadadhamna Ram Temple were...
Veteran actor-director and Padma Shri recipient Manoj Kumar passes away at 87
Actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who came be known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his series of popular patriotic films such as Shaheed, Upkar and Purab Aur Paschim, died in a Mumbai hospital in the early hours of Friday. He was 87. ...
LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes
The Lok Sabha early on Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling National Democratic Alliance strongly defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition describing it as "anti-Muslim". The...
