Four Naxals killed in encounter in Gadchiroli district
Nagpur: In a joint operation, police's special commando unit C-60 and the CRPF killed four Naxals in an encounter along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli district on Friday, a senior official said. The official, in a statement, informed that based on...
Chaos on roads: Nagpur records 40% spike in traffic violations in 2 years despite crackdowns
Nagpur: Despite record fines, intensified surveillance, and countless awareness drives, Nagpur’s roads are slipping into anarchy. Traffic violations in the city have surged by a staggering 40% in just two years, exposing an alarming collapse in civic road behaviour and...
Sitabuldi Encroachment to Face Stern Action: NMC Warns Shopkeepers
Nagpur: In a decisive move to tackle encroachment and improve traffic flow, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in coordination with Nagpur Police, conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Sitabuldi Main Road. The civic body has issued a clear warning to shopkeepers:...
PM Modi’s ‘private’ Nagpur visit on March 30 cost ₹30 lakh, reveals RTI
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Nagpur on March 30, officially labelled as a “private” trip, ended up costing taxpayers close to ₹30 lakh, according to an RTI query filed by Badnera-based activist Ajay Bose. The visit included stops...
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate renovated Itwari Rly Station on May 22
Nagpur: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Station is one of five railway stations under South East Central Railway (SECR), Nagpur, that will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22. Under the government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which...
Apologise: SC tells MP minister on Col Qureshi remarks
The Supreme Court agrees to hear tomorrow MP minister Vijay Shah's plea challenging the HC order for an FIR over his remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. "What sort of statements are you making," the apex court tells Vijay Shah. "Go...
Nagpur’s ₹180 Crore Bridge Sparks Safety Concerns, MLA Demands Probe
Nagpur – A bridge constructed at a cost of ₹180 crore between Shantinagar and Kawadipeth in Nagpur, instead of offering relief, has turned into a major source of inconvenience for the public. After its inauguration, several technical flaws have surfaced,...
CBSE Class 10, 12 Result Expected Soon; No Official Announcement Yet, Confusion Among Students
Nagpur: Students across the country are eagerly awaiting the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam results, but the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released any official date or time for the announcement. Speculations are rife that...
Nagpur on Alert: Emergency Measures in Nagpur as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
Nagpur, May 10: In light of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, all administrative departments in Nagpur district have been instructed to remain on high alert. District Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar has cancelled all leaves of government officers and staff,...
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27: IMD
The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. If the monsoon arrives in Kerala as expected, it will be...
Butibori Flyover to Reopen Before May 15, Confirms NHAI Chief Rakesh Prakash Singh
Nagpur – The Butibori flyover, which has remained closed to traffic for the past six months, is finally nearing completion. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that the flyover will be reopened to the public before May...
Sophisticated weapons used to strike PoK, Pak: India
India conducted 24 missile strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and POK, killing 70 terrorists, in response to Pahalgam attack. This operation aimed to combat cross-border terrorism and dismantle military-terror links while minimising civilian harm. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressing...
Several Bridges on Nag River in Dangerous Condition
Nagpur: During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by flood victims from Ramgapol Bachuka and others regarding the Amdharji flyover-related flood disaster and compensation, several new revelations came to light on Tuesday. The petitioners raised concerns about...
Nagpur: Why Petrol Pump Owners Plan to Halt Digital Payments from May 10
Petrol pump owners in Nagpur have threatened to stop accepting all digital payments—including UPI and card transactions—from May 10, 2025, citing rising cyber frauds and blocked bank accounts as the key reasons. According to the Vidarbha Petroleum Dealers Association (VPDA), nearly...
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Nagpur and Surrounding Districts as Thunderstorms
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Nagpur and neighboring districts, warning of thunderstorms with gusty winds over the next couple of days. This comes after intense weather activity swept across Vidarbha, bringing rain, strong...
Samruddhi Expressway’s Final Phase Delayed Again; Citizens Express Frustration
Mumbai – The much-anticipated final phase of the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Samruddhi Mahamarg, often referred to as Maharashtra's dream project, has once again hit a roadblock. The 76-kilometer stretch from Igatpuri to Amne, which forms the concluding segment...
Schools in Maharashtra to Reopen on June 23
Nagpur: The State School Education Department has announced that schools in Maharashtra will reopen from June 16, 2025. However, due to high summer temperatures in Vidarbha, schools in this region will reopen a week later, on June 23, 2025. From June...
Army opens sitabuldi fort to public on maharashtra day -01 May 2025
Nagpur: In celebration of Maharashtra Day, the Indian Army will open the historic Sitabuldi Fort to the public on 01 May 2025. Visitors can explore the iconic fort between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Entry will be permitted through the Station...
Nagpur CP Dr. Ravindra Singal Launches Special Initiative for Traffic Police Health and Safety
Nagpur: In a significant step towards the welfare of traffic police personnel, the Nagpur City Police Commissionerate today organized a special initiative focused on the health and safety of traffic police officers and staff. The event was held at...
Gokulpeth Market Shopkeepers Face Eviction as NMC Plans New Commercial Complex
Nagpur,: Shopkeepers operating for 40-50 years in Gokulpeth Market have received a notice from Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), instructing them to vacate their shops within a month. The NMC, in collaboration with the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), plans to...
Kamptee Road Flyover Faces Safety Risk Due to Non-Functional Streetlights
Nagpur: The Kamptee Road double-decker flyover, which was inaugurated just last October, has become a dangerous zone for commuters due to malfunctioning streetlights on a key stretch. Since the flyover opened, the streetlights on both sides have been non-functional for...
