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...
Nagpur Cultural Society Hosts Mesmerizing Sufi and Ghazal Rendition by International Artist Ms. Pooja Gaitonde
Nagpur, March 9, 2025: The Nagpur Cultural Society, known for its dedication to promoting art and culture, proudly organized a soulful evening of Sufi and Ghazal music, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Ms. Pooja Gaitonde. The event took place at Adityvaas,...
3 injured as leaking gas pipeline catches fire in Mumbai
Three persons suffered burn injuries after a leaking gas pipeline caught fire on a road in Mumbai's Andheri area in the wee hours of Sunday, an official said. Two vehicles were also damaged in the incident, he said. The blaze erupted at...
Is Maharashtra’s economy growing? Numbers are…
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent as per the advance estimates of 2024-25, according to the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in the assembly on Friday. The report was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who...
‘Ek Katha Toilets Ki’: Is ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ locked in Nagpur!!
Nagpur: Nagpurians, take note of this -- “Ek Katha Toilets Ki” (A tale of toilets) unfolding in your city. While India's Swachh Bharat Mission has successfully facilitated the construction of millions of toilets, bringing tangible health benefits to communities, the...
Cops bust hookah parlour in Tamasha Lounge in Nagpur’s Ram Nagar
Nagpur: The Crime Branch Unit 2 of Nagpur Police raided Tamasha Lounge in Ram Nagar area, under Ambazari Police Station limits, and busted an illegal hookah parlour. The police registered a case against Brijesh Badriprasad Pal (33), a resident of...
High-voltage hearing: MSEDCL’s tariff petition sparks heated debate over power costs, solar policy
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday regarding the multi-year tariff petition filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). The hearing, held at the District Planning Committee hall in Sadar, saw heated...
Maha Minister Dhananjay Munde resigns after close aide named as accused in Sarpanch murder case
Mumbai: Amid the ongoing Beed Sarpanch murder case, Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde tendered his resignation on Tuesday, March4, a media report said. The resignation comes in connection with Munde’s close aide Walmik Karad being named as an accused in the...
Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ wins Best Picture, Mikey Madison Best Actress, Adrien Brody Best Actor
Los Angeles: “Anora” won the Best Picture at the 97th Oscar Awards at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, closing out a fairy-tale night for Sean Baker’s raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. The film picked...
Harrison Ford to skip Oscars 2025 due to illness
Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford will give the 97th Academy Awards a miss after being diagnosed with shingles. The 82-year-old actor's representative confirmed Ford's diagnosis and his absence from the ceremony to the entertainment news outlet Variety. Ford, whose latest film appearance is...
Nagpur Taxi Drivers Protest: No AC Services in Summer Without Fair Fare Revision
Nagpur: App-based taxi drivers in Nagpur have said that they will not provide air-conditioned services during the summer unless aggregator companies revise the fare structure to accommodate rising fuel and maintenance costs. The drivers submitted a memorandum to district collector...
Nagpur District Collectorate Ranked Best in Maharashtra for Transparent Governance
Nagpur: The Nagpur district collectorate secured the first position in Maharashtra for its people-oriented, dynamic, and transparent administration under the state govt's 100-day office reform campaign. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated collector Vipin Itankar with a congratulatory letter in recognition...
HC halts commercial, non-agricultural use of PKV land in Nagpur
Nagpur: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the High Court by Anusaya Chhabrani of Swachh Association, challenging the allocation of Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PKV) land to private entities for commercial and non-agricultural use in Nagpur. After the...
