Nagpurians, take note: Now, parking on footpaths could cost you dear!
Nagpur: Taking note of encroachments on footpaths and critical observation by Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court, the City Police are set to launch ‘Footpath Freedom’, with a view to handover the public space back to pedestrians. Due to shortage of...
Illegal parking business thrives in Nagpur’s residential areas; NMC nexus at play?
Nagpur: In residential areas like Chhatrapati Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Dhantoli, and Ramdaspeth, an illegal parking business is reportedly flourishing under the guise of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) authorization. An investigation by Nagpur Today sheds light on the illegal operations in...
ISRO sucessfully docks satellites as part of SpaDeX Mission
ISRO on Thursday successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), sources in the space agency said. "The docking was performed successfully. We will be issuing a statement soon," a source told PTI. Earlier on January...
Nagpur set to get new police station at Bhandewadi, 34th in city
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is set to address its growing population and increasing demand for policing infrastructure by opening a new police station in the Bhandewadi area. Nagpur currently has 33 police stations, excluding the Cyber Police Station....
Nagpur skies buzz with kite battles as ‘O Paar’ ‘O Kaat’ cry fills air!!
Nagpur: As dawn broke on Tuesday, January 14, the skies of Nagpur transformed into a colourful arena of swirling kites and spirited battles. From rooftops and open grounds, the city’s youngsters engaged in a festive frenzy of kite-flying, shouting the...
Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance
Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival that signifies the transition of the Sun into Capricorn, marking the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. The day also celebrates the harvesting season, with many regions of...
‘We are Aladdin and Govt is Genie’, says Sonam Wangchuk, inspires Nagpur to act
Nagpur: Sonam Wangchuk, renowned engineer, innovator, and education reformist who inspired Aamir Khan's character in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, captivated Nagpur residents during his visit to the city. The event, held at Persistent Systems Limited, was organized by Friends...
Emergency era defined my political path, says Gadkari
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reflected on the transformative impact of the Emergency period on his political journey during a special screening of the film Emergency in Nagpur. “The fight against Emergency shaped my political...
Nagpur’s Maharajbagh Zoo halts chicken feed after tigers, leopard die from bird flu
Nagpur: Maharajbagh Zoo in Nagpur chas temporarily stopped feeding chicken to wild animals at the facility after three tigers and a leopard died at Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre in the city, an official has said. Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said...
Bloody roads: Year 2024, 327 accidents, 345 deaths: A grim reality in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is witnessing an alarming rise in road accidents, making its streets increasingly perilous. In 2024, a staggering 345 lives (292 males and 53 females) were lost in 327 fatal road accidents in Nagpur, marking...
Taking off: Expansion of Nagpur Airport gains momentum as land acquisition starts
Hurghada International Airport (HRG/HEGN) in Egypt Nagpur: The expansion of Nagpur Airport has gained significant momentum following the receipt of 786 hectares of land from the Maharashtra Airport Development Company. This crucial development has prompted Nagpur District Collector Dr. Vipin...
Nagpur records ‘poor’ air quality across city on Jan 7
Nagpur: The air quality of Nagpur city deteriorated to ‘poor’ level on Tuesday, January 7, as all the four Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) in the city reported the Air Quality Index (AQI) above 200 mark. Under the National...
Zoos Likely to Close from Tomorrow After Avian Flu Outbreak; Centre Issues Directive
Nagpur :Amid the rising concern over the entry of the HMPV virus in India, another threat has emerged in the form of avian flu in zoos across the country. Following the death of three tigers in Nagpur, the central government...
India reports first case of HMPV Virus, 8-month-old baby tests positive in Bangalore
Bengaluru : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both the cases were detected at Bengaluru's Baptist hospital. The first one is a 3-month-old female infant while the second one...
Watch Video: Tigress and Cubs Harassed in Nagpur Sanctuary, Officials Act Swiftly
Nagpur: A disturbing incident unfolded at the Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagpur, where a group of four gypsy drivers and four guides allegedly surrounded a tigress and her five cubs, causing distress to the animals. Following the incident, the sanctuary...
Winter chill strikes back, Nagpur coldest in Vidarbha at 8.8°C
Nagpur: The winter chill returned with a sharp intensity as Nagpur witnessed a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, with the mercury plunging to 8.8 degrees Celsius. This marked a steep decline of 5.5 degrees compared to the previous day...
Nagpur Police Collect ₹1.07 Crore in Traffic Fines During New Year Crackdown
Nagpur: In a massive New Year operation, Nagpur traffic police collected ₹1.07 crore in fines between 4 PM on December 30 and 4 AM on January 1. Strict enforcement across the city's 10 traffic zones resulted in 161 cases of...
Commercial LPG price cut by Rs 14.50, to cost Rs 1980 in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a New Year relief for consumers, the State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of LPG cylinders across several major cities, including Nagpur. The price of the 19 kg commercial gas cylinder has been slashed by...
Nagpur: Crime flashback 2024
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra as Nagpur is known, is the hometown of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who also holds the Home portfolio. The year 2024 was quite eventful for the law and order machineries working in Nagpur as...
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Cremated with Full State Honours
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a towering figure in Indian politics and the architect of the country’s economic liberalisation, was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on Saturday morning. His daughter lit the...
Nagpur Sees 14% Drop in Crime After New Surveillance Measures: IIM Bangalore
Nagpur: As part of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Nagpur has demonstrated remarkable progress, particularly in the areas of urban safety and Digital education. The city’s advancements, backed by detailed impact assessments by prestigious institutions such as IIM Bangalore, highlighted...
