Central Government Allocates ₹2,500 Crore for Nag River Pollution Abatement Project

Nagpur: In a significant boost to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's vision, the central government has allocated ₹2,500 crore for the long-delayed Nag River Pollution Abatement Project (NRPAP). The project, worth ₹1,927 crore, will be funded with 35% contribution from the...

Mysterious Explosion Rocks Nagpur, Causes Widespread Panic

Nagpur: A loud explosion was heard in areas adjacent to Wardha Road in Nagpur on Tuesday, July 23, between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm, sending shockwaves among citizens. The blast was felt far and wide, with residents reporting vibrations in...

Public Drinking Problem Escalates in Nagpur’s Saraswati Vihar Colony

Nagpur: Residents of Saraswati Vihar Colony and Gajanan Nagar in southwest Nagpur are facing increasing harassment from drunken individuals and miscreants openly consuming alcohol on the streets during the day. Despite the rise in 'drunk and drive' incidents across the state,...

Flooding Shuts Down Bhandara-Tumsar-Balaghat Road, Cutting Maharashtra-MP Link

Bhandara/Nagpur: The inter-state road connecting Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh has been closed to traffic due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains. The Bawanthadi River has overflowed onto the Bapera Bridge, with floodwaters reaching heights of 4 to 5...

Thunderstorm and Rainfall Warning Issued for Vidarbha Region

Nagpur: The meteorological department has issued a nowcast warning for the Vidarbha region, effective from 0700 Hrs IST on 24-07-2024 until 0300 Hrs. Residents are advised to brace for light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall in the...

Overflowing Sewage Creates Health Hazards in Bhagwaghar Layout, Dharampeth

Nagpur: Residents of Bhagwaghar Layout in Dharampeth have been grappling with a severe sewage overflow issue that has persisted for many days. Despite multiple complaints and appeals to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), no effective action has been taken to...

How Much Will the ₹24,000 Smartphone Cost Now? Mobile Prices Drop Post-Budget Announcement, New Rates

Oplus_131072 Nagpur: The recent Union Budget has brought significant changes, including a reduction in customs duty on gold, resulting in a price drop of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000. This has made gold more accessible in the market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented...

Property Sales to Be Impacted by New Budget Rules

Nagpur: In the latest budget announcement, significant changes have been made to the capital gains tax, affecting those who have invested or plan to invest in property or the stock market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced major changes to...

Nagpur Commissioner Dr. Singhal Holds School Bus Safety Meeting

Nagpur: Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singhal, Police Commissioner of Nagpur, held a district school bus safety committee meeting to discuss the safety of school students' transportation. The meeting, aligned with the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle (School Bus Regulation) Rules 2011, was aimed...

SC rules out cancellation, re-test of NEET-UG, 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the controversy-ridden National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024, holding that there was no data on record to indicate a systemic leak of question paper and other malpractices. A bench...

What Maharashtra and Nagpur Received in the Union Budget

The recent Union Budget has allocated significant funds for various projects in Maharashtra, aimed at boosting infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainable development. Here are the key allocations: 1. Irrigation Projects in Vidarbha and Marathwada:₹600 crore has been allocated to enhance irrigation facilities...

Budget 2024 –Focus on MSMEs,industrial growth & Startups

Budget 2024 is a balanced & progressive budget as it is based on 9 pillars of development.Budget has laid special emphasis on MSME sector by announcing new Credit guarantee scheme in manufacturing sector,new assessment model for MSME credit,...

Limited Benefits for Vidarbha and Maharashtra in Budget 2024; Why is the Vidarbha Industries Association Still Welcoming It?

Nagpur: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha today, marking her seventh budget and the first of the third term of the Modi government. With the elections approaching, the interim budget presented on February...

Traffic Division in Nagpur Police Denies Authorization for Mobile Phone Traffic Enforcement

Nagpur: In response to a Right to Information (RTI) application, the Traffic Division, Nagpur Police at Lakadganj, Nagpur has clarified that it does not have the authorization to use mobile phones for photographing traffic rule violators. The information was provided in...

Key Announcements in Budget 2024-25 – See List Here

Nagpur: The 2024-25 budget introduces significant changes, including increased standard deductions, new tax slabs, reduced corporate tax for foreign companies, and relief for start-ups. Major allocations for housing, agriculture, and infrastructure aim to boost job creation and economic growth.

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Bihar and Andhra Pradesh Secure Major Budget Boosts in 2024-25

The Centre has proposed an outlay of Rs 26,000 crore for various road projects in Bihar as part of the Budget for 2024-25. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Union government will arrange financial assistance for Bihar through aid...

Budget 2024: : Mobile phones to become cheaper

Nagpur: In a move to be welcomed by smartphone users, the Union Budget 2024 slashed the basic customs duty on mobile phones and chargers to 15 per cent. This move is expected to lead to a reduction in prices of...

Union Budget 2024: Relief for taxpayers under new income tax regime

New Delhi: The government announced significant changes to the new tax regime. The standard deduction has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Pensioners will benefit from a higher deduction on family pension, which has been raised from Rs...

What’s Happening in Nagpur? Intoxicated Girl Carried Away by Youth; Shocking VIDEO

Nagpur: Questions are being raised about what's happening in Nagpur lately. In recent days, several incidents involving couples engaging in indecent behavior on vehicles in public have come to light. Now, a new and shocking video has surfaced, showing a...

Is Agent Jack’s Pub Becoming a Hotspot for Criminal Activity in Nagpur?

Nagpur: Criminals wreaked havoc at Agent Jack's Pub in VR Mall, Medical Chowk, on Sunday night, attacking an engineer couple and blowing cigarette smoke at the wife. The incident has caused alarm, prompting police to consider stricter measures due to...