Chhath Puja 2025: Central Railway to Run Extra AC Superfast Special Trains on Mumbai–Nagpur Route
Nagpur: Central Railway will run additional AC Superfast Special Trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Nagpur for the convenience of passengers during the Diwali and Chhath festival season. Details as given below: CSMT-Nagpur-CSMT AC Special 01005 AC Superfast Special will...
Solar Defence to Invest ₹12,780 Cr in MIHAN; CM Fadnavis Hands Over 223-Acre Land Allotment
Nagpur: In a major boost to Maharashtra’s defence and aerospace sector, the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd (MADC) has provisionally allotted 223 acres of land in the MIHAN Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL). The...
Massive Fire Erupts at Insight Tuition Class Building in Nagpur’s Byramji Town
Nagpur: A major fire broke out on Wednesday night around 8 PM at the multi-storey building of Insight Tuition Classes located in Byramji Town, Nagpur. Upon receiving the alert, the Fire Brigade team rushed to the spot and began efforts...
Major Fire Erupts at Nagpur’s Reliance Smart Store
Nagpur:On Tuesday night, a series of fire incidents at six different locations across Nagpur created panic in the city. The most serious blaze occurred near Aath Rasta Chowk at the Reliance Smart Store, where flames engulfed the entire store around...
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Chairs Maintenance Command Conclave in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave took place at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, on 16–17 October 2025, with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, presiding over the event. He was received by Air Marshal VK Garg, Air...
Income Tax Raids Shradha AI in Nagpur; Linked to Raisoni Group Enterprise
Nagpur: In a major pre-Diwali operation, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on Shradha AI, an enterprise associated with the Raisoni Group, creating a buzz across Nagpur’s corporate sector. Early on Tuesday morning, around 20–25 officials from the Mumbai Income Tax team...
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...
