NMC Identifies 10 Places in City as Heatwave-Prone
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has identified ten areas in Nagpur as heatwave-prone, based on a recent survey. Sitabuldi market, Kalamna market, Reshimbag ground, and Ganeshpeth bus stand are some...
Massive Fire Engulfs Eight Sawmills in Nagpur’s Lakadganj
Nagpur: A massive fire broke out in Nagpur’s Lakadganj area late Wednesday night, engulfing eight sawmills and causing chaos in the neighborhood. The devastating blaze led to a frantic scene as flames quickly spread across the mills. As soon as the...
Direct Flights from Nagpur to Singapore and Thailand Proposed: Minister Gadkari Writes to Aviation Minister
Nagpur: In a bid to enhance international connectivity, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has urged Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu to introduce direct flights from Nagpur to key international destinations such as Singapore, Bangkok,...
Ajni Railway Overbridge tops list of most congested traffic spots in Nagpur: RTI
Nagpur: The Ajni Railway Overbridge has emerged as the most congested traffic spot in Nagpur, followed by Samvidhan Chowk – Sitabuldi, Jadhav Chowk, Cotton Market Chowk, Shaheed Chowk, Cotton Market, MIDC T-Point, Wadi T-Point, Lokmanya Metro Station, MIDC,...
The Mountains Seen While Climbing Nagpur’s Pardi Flyover Are Not Ranges… It’s a ‘Mountain’ of Garbage!
Nagpur: Commuters on Nagpur’s Pardi Flyover are greeted by what seems like a stunning range of hills in the distance. But a shocking reality lurks behind this illusion—these aren’t natural mountains, but massive heaps of garbage piling up in the...
Eid Mubarak: Nagpur’s Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, feasting, and charity
Nagpur: The Muslim community in Nagpur marked Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, with deep religious devotion and joyous celebrations. The festival, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramzan, was observed with special prayers in mosques, heartfelt...
Is Maharashtra Police Shielding Those Who Helped Fugitive Prashant Koratkar?
Nagpur: After a case was registered against self-proclaimed journalist Prashant Koratkar for making objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, he fled from Nagpur fearing arrest. Now, five individuals accused of aiding his escape have been served...
Video: In Nagpur PM Modi visits RSS founder’s memorial, pays tribute
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was...
Was Pratik Padwekar from Fadnavis’ office present with Koratkar? Congress seeks CM’s word
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government recently announced the arrest of controversial journalist Prashant Koratkar from Mancherial in Telangana for allegedly insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, Congress has raised questions over reports that Pratik Padwekar, an official from the Chief Minister’s Office...
In pics: Muslim community in Nagpur all set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with festive spirit, traditional zeal
Nagpur: The Muslim community in Nagpur is preparing to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with deep religious devotion and vibrant enthusiasm. As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, markets are bustling, homes are being decorated, and special dishes are being prepared...
Nagpur to unveil world’s tallest Gudi on March 30, aiming for global records
Nagpur: In a grand celebration of Gudi Padwa, Nagpur is set to make history by installing the world’s tallest Gudi, towering at an astonishing 151 feet. The massive structure will be erected at Godrej Anandam, Ganeshpeth Colony, on March 30,...
Now, get stamp papers by paying fees online in Maharashtra: Bawankule
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government on Monday introduced a new system that allows citizens to pay stamp duty and obtain e-stamp certificates online from anywhere without physically visiting the licensed vendor. On Monday, the Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule tabled the Maharashtra Stamp...
Markets abuzz, Nagpurians breathe easy as curfew lifted but cops stay vigilant
Nagpur: Bringing much-needed relief to citizens, the city police lifted the curfew across Nagpur on Sunday after the situation returned to normal. Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal issued the order, ending restrictions in Yashodhara Nagar, Kotwali, Tehsil, and...
Reports of molestation in Nagpur violence not true: CM
The cost of properties damaged during Nagpur violence will be recovered from rioters and the failure to pay up would lead to the seizure and selling of their properties, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference,...
Drones to keep an eye on illegal mining across Maharashtra: Bawankule
Nagpur: In a significant measure to curtail illegal mining across Maharashtra, the Mahayuti Government on Thursday resolved to deploy drones for comprehensive surveillance. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the initiative in the Legislative Assembly, noting that numerous districts have reported...
Eight VHP, Bajrang Dal Workers Surrender in Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Case
Nagpur: Eight members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal surrendered to the Kotwali police on Wednesday in connection with the Nagpur violence case. The police had registered FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a...
Nagpurians recall mob horror, share how Nagpur violence unfolded
Nagpur: Houses were vandalised and vehicles were torched, recounted the residents of Nagpur, narrating how the violence unfolded on March 17 night after calls by a right-wing outfit to remove the tomb of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Eyewitnesses claimed the police...
Tension in Nagpur Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb; Gadkari Appeals for Peace
Nagpur:Tensions flared in Nagpur over the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to clashes between two groups in the Mahal area. The situation escalated after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Aurangzeb’s tomb...
Bank strike on March 24, 25 as talks with IBA fail
Nagpur: The Union Forum of Bank Union (UFBU) has decided to go ahead with its plans for a nationwide strike on March 24 and March 25. Announcing its decision, UFBU said it has been taken as discussions with the Indian...
Nagpur’s Unchecked Event Chaos: Who is Responsible for the FLD Holi Disaster?
Nagpur: Nagpur is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A Holi event at Hotel FLD Restaurant and Resort turned into chaos as an unruly crowd spiraled out of control, forcing the police to intervene with a...
Video Nagpur: Tried to Be an Instagram Hero, Ended Up in Handcuffs!
Nagpur:A man’s attempt to gain attention on social media backfired when his offensive and threatening video landed him in police custody. Dhantoli police arrested the accused, Mangal alias Satyanarayan Nandlal Yadav (50), a resident of Bharti Society, Manish Nagar. The...