Now pay Rs 6 lakh for ‘0001’ as Maha Govt hikes VIP number fees!
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Government has increased fees for "choice numbers," commonly known as VIP numbers, for new vehicles, resulting in a revised Rs 6 lakh fee for the highly sought-after '0001' number for four-wheelers in high-demand cities like Nagpur, Mumbai...
Nagpur Traffic Police Extend Ambazari Bridge Diversion by One Month
Nagpur: The City Traffic Police have announced a one-month extension of the traffic diversion in the Ambazari area due to delays in the completion of the bridge near Ambazari Lake by the Public Works Department. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)...
Video: Electric Vehicles Becoming a Headache for Nagpur Residents; Service Delays Cause Frustration
Nagpur: As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) surges and the government pushes for greener alternatives, many Nagpur residents are facing unexpected challenges with their EVs. Once these vehicles are sold, it seems that showroom owners are neglecting their after-sales...
Ganeshotsav: Nagpur’s Chitar Oli abuzz with artisans giving final touches to Bappa idols
Nagpur: As the countdown to the eagerly awaited Ganeshotsav Festival begins, excitement is in the air. Come September 7, the 10-day celebration will kick off on Ganesh Chaturthi and culminate on September 17, Anant Chaturdashi. In Nagpur, preparations are in...
Nagpur RTO Agent Extortion Case: Journalist Sunil Hazari’s Police Custody Extended Until September 1
Nagpur: In a case involving the alleged extortion of money from an RTO (Regional Transport Office) agent, journalist Sunil Suklal Hazari (44) was caught red-handed by the police and subsequently arrested. Hazari, who holds the position of Chief Editor at...
Video: Nagpur Journalist Caught Red-Handed in RTO Extortion Case
Nagpur: A journalist was caught red-handed by Sadar police for allegedly demanding extortion from an agent of the Regional Transport Office (RTO). The accused, identified as Sunil Hazari (44), serves as the Chief Editor of a prominent newspaper. According to Deputy...
Pub in Nagpur’s posh Dharampeth turns nightmare for peace-loving residents
Nagpur: A pub in posh Dharampeth locality of Nagpur is turning out to be a Nightmare for the peace-loving residents. The serenity in the area surrounding a multi-story building on the road from Shankarnagar to Ramnagar has been disrupted due...
Nagpur resident exposes organized fake phone scam
Nagpur: A Nagpur resident has blown the lid off a scam operating in broad daylight on city streets. Scammers are selling fake phones to unsuspecting citizens, exploiting their sympathy by feigning poverty and hardship. The scammers, operating in an organized manner,...
Mosquito hotspot: NMC survey exposes 41,858 breeding sites across Nagpur
Nagpur: A Survey undertaken by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) revealed that the plant pots at households are the main cause of breeding of mosquitoes in Nagpur. The survey revealed that a total of 41,858 articles including earthen plant pots, utensils...
PWD Engineer Toliram Rathod Accused of Embezzling Lakhs During Nagpur Assembly
Nagpur: A major scandal has come to light involving the embezzlement of lakhs of rupees by a former sub-divisional engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) during the Nagpur Assembly session. A case was registered against the engineer at the...
Good news: NMC waives all permit fees for Ganesh Mandals
Nagpur: In view of the Ganesh Festival commencing from September 7 this year, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued guidelines to ensure that the festival is celebrated in an environmentally friendly manner. The NMC administration has made an important...
Nagpur Police Commissioner Engages with Striking MARD Doctors at Medical and Mayo Hospitals
Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singhal held a dialogue with striking MARD doctors on August 22, 2024. The meeting took place at Medical Hospital at 6:30 PM, followed by a visit to Mayo Hospital at 7:15 PM. Accompanying him...
Northern Railway Mega Block: Trains Canceled and Diverted—Check Full List
Nagpur: Northern Railway's Delhi Division is set to undertake a Mega Block at Palwal station in the last week of August and during the second and third weeks of September due to non-interlocking work. As a result, several trains traveling...
School Bus Collides Head-On with Car in Nagpur; Minor Injuries Reported
Nagpur: A school bus from Nagpur's Dabha area collided with a car in a recent incident. According to reports, the bus driver, driving at high speed, crashed into an oncoming car. Both vehicles suffered significant damage in the collision. During the...
Statewide Outrage Over Badlapur Assault; Home Minister Fadnavis Faces Criticism
The recent incident of sexual assault involving two young girls in Badlapur has ignited a wave of outrage across Maharashtra. Public protests have erupted, and the political climate has become increasingly heated. Residents of Badlapur took to the streets yesterday,...
Yellow Rain Alert Issued for Konkan and Parts of Central Maharashtra; Heavy Rain Expected in Marathwada
Nagpur: After a significant break, the monsoon has returned to Maharashtra, bringing the forecast of heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in several districts. Citizens are advised to take precautions while stepping out in the rain. Mumbai has also experienced overcast...
Nagpur Water Supply Disruption on August 21: Know Time and Areas Affected
Nagpur: Residents of Nagpur are advised to brace for a temporary disruption in their water supply due to a scheduled power outage on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) will be conducting maintenance work...
Adani Power Eyes Acquisition of Reliance Power’s 600-MW Nagpur Plant
Nagpur: Adani Power, led by Gautam Adani, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a 600-megawatt (MW) thermal power plant in Nagpur from Vidarbha Industries Power, a subsidiary of the now-bankrupt Reliance Power. The deal, valued between Rs 2,000 and...
Video: Nagpur Youth Drowns in Makardhokda Lake During Stunt
Nagpur: A somber incident unfolded at Makardhokda Lake in Umred Taluka on Thursday, resulting in the tragic death of a youth attempting a perilous stunt. The incident occurred during the Independence Day holiday when the lake was bustling with visitors. According...
‘Secular civil code’ need of the hour: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a "secular civil code" is the need of the hour as the existing set of laws as "communal civil code" and discriminatory. In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort,...
Nagpur Commissioner Inspects Radisson Blu Site for Proposed ‘Smart Food Hub’
Nagpur: In a bid to promote clean and safe food practices, the Central Health Ministry of the Government of India has proposed the development of 100 'Food Streets' across the country. Among the cities selected for this initiative are Nagpur,...
