Sandeep Joshi 2019 Firing: Two Professors Face Probe – Here’s Why
Nagpur: A major controversy has resurfaced around the 2019 firing incident involving BJP Leader and former Nagpur Mayor Sandeep Joshi, a close aide of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Two assistant professors from the Government Institute of Forensic Science (GIFS), Nagpur...
Did You Know? 511 MIDC Units in Nagpur Have Shut Down; HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance
Nagpur: In a major development highlighting Vidarbha’s worsening industrial situation, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the closure of 511 industrial units across various MIDC areas in Nagpur district. The bench, comprising Justice...
Nagpur Police Launch 33rd Annual Sports Competition
Nagpur: The 33rd Annual Police Sports Competition – 2025, organized under the Nagpur City Police Commissionerate, began with great enthusiasm today. The grand opening ceremony took place at the Shivaji Stadium located in the Police Headquarters complex on Katol Road....
Flyover from Radisson to Manish Nagar Gets Final Approval with Design Corrections
Nagpur: In a major development bringing relief to commuters, the long-awaited flyover connecting Radisson Hotel to Manish Nagar has finally received final approval — along with crucial design and alignment corrections. The project, initially pushed forward after Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s...
NCRB Report: Maharashtra Records Decline in Offences Against State, But Environmental Crimes Surge in 2023
Nagpur: Maharashtra recorded a decline in cases categorised as ‘offences against the State’ in 2023, but witnessed a dramatic surge in environmental crimes, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The State registered 169 offences against the State...
Maha Govt boosts nightlife: Shops, theatres can run 24×7, but bars stay restricted
Mumbai: In a landmark decision aimed at boosting business and nightlife, the Maharashtra Government has allowed all commercial establishments, including shops and theatres, to remain open 24×7. However, businesses serving alcohol, such as permit rooms, beer bars, and wine shops,...
Police Close Anil Deshmukh Stone Attack Case as ‘False’
Nagpur: Senior NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh’s alleged stone attack case has been declared false by police after a detailed investigation and forensic analysis. A ‘B Final’ report has been submitted in court, closing...
69th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din function in Nagpur on Oct 2
Nagpur: The main function of 69th Dhammachakra Pravartan Din will be held on Dussehra day, October 2, at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur at 6 pm. President of Dhamma Learning Centre, Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh Bhikku Chandima Thero will be the chief...
New Nagpur Push Sends Hingna Land Rates Skyrocketing
Nagpur: After Wardha Road’s spectacular boom, Hingna has now emerged as the new hotspot in Nagpur’s real estate market. With the announcement of the ambitious New Nagpur project, land prices in the region have skyrocketed — rising from around ₹50...
Nagpur Police Rescue 38 Labourers from Trafficking Racket
Nagpur: In a swift and decisive operation, Nagpur Police, led by Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal, rescued 38 labourers from a trafficking and bonded labour racket. The victims included 23 women, five men, and nine minors (three girls...
Porcupine Halts Nagpur Metro, Rescued After 1-Hour Chase
Nagpur: In a rare and dramatic incident, the Nagpur Metro administration faced an unusual rescue call when a porcupine was spotted running along the tracks between Congress Nagar and Ajni Metro stations. Forest guard Sudhakar Marskolhe from the Transit Treatment Centre,...
Nagpur to Get Two Multi-Level Flyovers to Tackle East City Traffic
Nagpur: In a bid to tackle the growing traffic congestion in east Nagpur, the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) has submitted detailed proposals to the state government for two major flyover projects, estimated to cost a total of Rs...
Tadoba Tiger Safari Rates Hiked From Oct 1, Tourists Face Steep Costs
Nagpur: Visiting the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is set to become more expensive as the management has announced a hike in safari fees under the management quota, effective from October 1, 2025. The fee revision is expected to make the popular...
Samruddhi Mahamarg becomes India’s first expressway to generate solar power
Nagpur: The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg has added another feather to its cap by becoming the first expressway in India to generate solar power, marking a historic step in integrating renewable energy with infrastructure. While the 701-km high-speed corridor is already known...
Today, Two Years Ago – The Nagpur Flood That Shook the City
Nagpur: Exactly two years ago, Nagpur woke up to a night of unprecedented devastation. Between 2:00 AM and 4:30 AM on September 23, 2023, the city received nearly 116 mm of rainfall, overwhelming the drainage system and triggering severe flooding...
Afghan boy lands in Delhi by hiding in plane’s landing gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy’s “curiosity” brought him to Delhi from Afghanistan after he somehow managed to get inside the landing gear compartment of an aircraft that took off from Kabul, official sources said on Monday (September 22, 2025). The incident was...
Nagpur Police Seize Illegal Arms, Two Arrested
Nagpur: In a major crackdown, the Tehsil Police Station team along with Zone-3 police unearthed an illegal arms cache and arrested two suspects. The raid led to the recovery of a country-made pistol, two magazines, eight live cartridges, and a...
Nagpur University V-C Gheraoed by Pharmacy Students Over ‘Carry On’ Demand
Nagpur: The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) on Thursday witnessed high drama as agitating students laid siege to the office of Vice-Chancellor (V-C) Dr. Madhavi Khode-Chaware for nearly five hours, demanding implementation of the 'Carry On' facility for Pharmacy...
Nagpur Horror: 11-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped and Murdered in Khaparkheda, Three Arrested
Nagpur: A heart-wrenching case has shaken Nagpur district after the abduction and brutal murder of an 11-year-old schoolboy in Khaparkheda came to light. Police revealed that three local youths kidnapped the boy with the intention of demanding ransom but ended...
Supreme Court Orders Maharashtra Local Body Elections by January 31, 2026; Delimitation Deadline Set for October 2025
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reprimanded the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) for failing to adhere to the court-mandated schedule for holding local body elections in the state. Granting an extension as a one-time concession, the court directed that...
Will Local Body Elections Be Postponed? State Election Commission Moves Supreme Court
New Delhi: The local body elections in Maharashtra may face another delay. The State Election Commission has filed an application before the Supreme Court, requesting an extension of time until January 2026 to conduct the polls. The matter is scheduled...
