Nagpur

Vid braces for monsoon revival after stalled progress, intense heat

  Staff Reporter :  n Light to moderate rains between June 15 and 19 at many parts of Vidarbha   Unbearable heat is causing discomfort for citizens as the maximum temperature coupled with high relative humidity is persisting..

Concrete road repairs using bitumen raises questions

  By Kunal Badge : Concrete roads in the city, once hailed for their promised longevity, low-maintenance, and cost-efficiency, are increasingly becoming a source of public frustration. Widespread potholes and cracks are marring the cityR..

‘Chowk Sabhas’ to reconnect BJP with voters ahead of Nagpur Municipal polls

               Dayashankar Tiwari  By Vikas Vaidya : With municipal polls process underway, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagpur unit has started its election campaign with full force. Its city un..

Helicopter manufacturing plant to be se MoU signed between Max Aerospace and State Govt in presence of CM Fadnavist up in city

   Staff Reporter :  MoU at a glance n Project Name: Helicopter manufacturing plant n Location: Nagpur n Investment: Rs 8,000 crore over 8 years n Employment: Approx 2,000 jobs n Start year: 2026   Nagpur is set to..

March, April air quality in city was worst

Nagpur city, which is witnessing rampant infrastructure development for the last many years, stands second in air pollution in the State. A recent study conducted by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), revealed that Nagpur city had had second worst air quality after Malegaon in March and April this year, which is causing breathing issues to its citizens. CREA analysed the data of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in which it revealed that the three months -- February, March, ..

Mobile medical units reach the unreached

A large part of society is not able to avail benefit of healthcare because of several reasons. Such people remained unnoticed and become victims of several diseases for want of proper treatment. Considering this, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a good initiative. Under this initiative, free healthcare services have started in Nagpur through mobile medical units. Free primary healthcare will reach 2 lakh citizens under social responsibility. A relief healthcare initiative has been started ..

VIP security at risk due to manpower shortage in Special Protection Unit

The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the Maharashtra State Police, which is responsible for safeguarding VIPs across the state, is currently facing a serious manpower crisis. The unit has more than 840 vacant posts, including senior and field-level officers, which is creating pressure on the existing staff and raising concerns over the security of high-profile persons. According to official information, the SPU has 19 vacant posts of Police Inspectors, 34 Assistant Police Inspectors, and a huge shortage ..

Prolonged absence equals voluntary exit, not termination: HC

The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has ruled that employees who remain absent from duty without valid reason or response to employer communications can be deemed to have voluntarily exited service - not terminated or retrenched. Justice Anil L Pansare delivered this ruling while hearing writ petitions filed by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Technical and Education Society (RTMTES) against orders passed by the Labour and Industrial courts. The employees - including Indira Madhukar Muraskar and others ..

Safari sans mobiles: Experts welcome ban, but suggest steps for better eco-tourism in State

Safari sans mobiles: Experts welcome ban, but suggest steps for better eco-tourism in State..

Beltarodi goon Gaikwad detained under MPDA

Commissioner of Police (CP) Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal has ordered the detention of notorious gangster and fraudster Sunny Santaram Gaikwad (25) under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. Gaikwad, a resident of Kaikadi Nagar slums under the jurisdiction of Beltarodi Police Station, was sent to Nagpur Central Jail on Tuesday. According to Beltarodi Police, Gaikwad was involved in many serious crimes, disturbing peace and safety. Even though earlier preventive actions were ..

NMC’s ‘Udyan Mitra’ initiative fades into silence

A promising civic initiative designed to nurture Nagpur’s green lungs has seemingly withered away due to administrative neglect and lack of public awareness. The ‘Udyan Mitra’ programme, launched by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in September 2024, had aimed to engage citizens in the development and upkeep of city parks. However, after an initial flurry of enthusiasm, the initiative now stands forgotten. The NMC, which oversees 182 public gardens, including 26 major parks and 156 smaller ones, ..

Sadar fly-over Non-functional streetlights, littered liquor bottles put commuters at risk

Lack of illumination on the Sadar fly-over due to non-functioning streetlights is troubling commuters in the night hours. Whereas, taking advantage of the darkness, drinkers enjoy liquor on the fly-over seen multiple times. Shrihari Daoo, a daily user of the fly-over and a resident of Zingabai Takli, said that the streetlights were not functioning for several weeks and the administration had turned a blind eye to the issue. “Darkness on the fly-over is a big issue for commuters who regularly use it...

Buck stops with Government when it comes to curbing noise pollution

Construction of high-rise buildings, Government-related road infrastructure and civil building projects, private builders engaged in construction of residential projects in and around Nagpur city, has indeed made the life of common people miserable and inconvenience him by continuing construction work late at night, disturbing the peace of designated residential areas. With monetary consideration and the need to finish the projects in time, the builders/Government project authorities are not only ..

Garuda Drushti: Cyber Police’s new tool checks over 30,000 social media accounts

 By Dheeraj Fartode : AFTER launching Garuda Drushti, an advanced social media monitoring system, the Nagpur Cyber Police have already reviewed 30,108 social media accounts and flagged 643 objectionable posts. The tool, launched to fight misinfo..

Fly ash fiasco: Another disaster in making in Nandgaon

The fly ash menace is once again going to haunt residents of Koradi and Nagpur as another disastrous fly ash dumping area is in the making in Nandgaon. After getting permission from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for dumping fly ash in Nandgaon and Bakhari villages as the Waregaon dumping yard is full to its limit, the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MahaGenco) has started unscientific dumping of fly ash in open lands without following the guidelines of environment ..

NMC to go to polls with four prabhag system

Nagpur Municipal Corporation will go to polls with four prabhag system. The notification issued by Government on Tuesday categorised the muncipal corporations in A, B, and C as per their population except Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The State Government has issued a new notification for the formation of wards for municipal polls in the State. According to the notification, the Municipal Corporation election will be held on the 4-prabhag division system. The number of prabhags are likely to ..

City BJP to celebrate completion of 11 years of Modi Govt from 12th

Bharatiya Janata Party’s city unit has planned several activities to let people know the achievement of Modi Government after its completion of 11 years at Centre. BJP has planned programmes of service, good governance and welfare of poor, said BJP City President Dayashankar Tiwari while interacting with mediapersons on Tuesday at Hotel Centre Point. Recently, BJP’s State Working President Ravindra Chavan had convened a workshop of all Mandal office-bearers of Vidarbha, at Nagpur, regarding the activities ..

Dr Khode-led committee to process shifting of RTMNU’s properties from LITU premises

Acting Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) Dr Madhavi Khode Chaware-led committee will prepare plan for shifting the properties housed in the premises of Laxminarayan Innovation Technology University (LITU). Since taking the charge as Vice-Chancellor, Dr Khode has been reviewing the issue and she had inspected examination building in LIT premises, Dr Nelson Mandela International Student Hostel, and other properties. Dr Khode, along with Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr ..

HSRP deadline nears, but response still flat

Despite multiple deadline extensions and awareness campaigns, the response to mandatory High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) installation remains poor among vehicle owners in Nagpur. The Maharashtra Transport Department, which had extended the deadline from March 31 to April 30 and now June 30, is now facing an uphill task as a majority of pre-2019 registered vehicles are yet to comply. According to official data, Nagpur city and district had 21.32 lakh vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. ..

Train services to start from this week on approved Gondia RoR line

The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety has approved the newly built Rail over Rail (RoR) line at Gondia which would give a major boost to train services in the region. Following this clearance, the South East Central Railway (SECR) conducted a successful trial run on Tuesday. Regular train services on this new track are expected to begin this week. The RoR project is part of SECR’s ongoing efforts to improve railway infrastructure and streamline train operations. Under the Nagpur Division, around ..

Two murders in an hour rock city

The city witnessed two brutal murders within an hour on Sunday night sending shockwaves across the city. A murder took place near Lakdapul Square over monetary dispute while another took was reported from Agrasen Square on Central Avenue, reportedly due to an illicit relationship. In both the cases, police acted quickly and arrested three of the accused persons, including two brothers. A person is still absconding and search is on to nab him. Cases have been registered at Kotwali and Tehsil police ..

Township for safai karmachari in Mouza Nari soon

As part of welfare measure for the sanitation workers, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will be undertaking a group housing scheme in Mouza Nari. A decision to construct multi-storey buildings for the Safai Karmachari in employment of the civic body has been finalised by the administration. As per the plan, there would be 14 buildings with total 392 dwelling units. Each unit, a double room flat, will have an area of around 441 sq ft. The project is entrusted to Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) ..

Drunk youth attempts to jump into girlfriend’s funeral pyre

In a startling incident a drunk youth tried to jump into the funeral pyre of his girlfriend at the Shanti Ghat on the Kanhan river on Monday evening. The youth, identified as Anurag Rajendra Meshram (27), a resident of Hanuman Nagar in Parseoni town, was beaten up by angry onlookers and is now in critical condition. According to New Kamptee Police, Anshika Nitin Khobragade (19), a resident of the same area, was in a love relationship with Anurag. On Sunday around 7 pm, Anshika committed suicide by ..

Students without Intermediate also can get admission into Arts diploma

To give more students a chance to opt for Diploma in Arts courses, Maharashtra State Art Education Board has proposed some changes in the course and in admission eligibility. Till now, students with Intermediate Drawing exam only got admissions as per their grades. Now, the students who have not cleared Intermediate (Drawing) will become eligible for the admissions to the Diploma in Arts courses. On condition of anonymity, an official in Arts Department told ‘The Hitavada’, “These are very positive ..

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s grand coronation celebrated

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of Hindavi Swaraj and idol of all Maharashtrians, was coronated at Raigarh on June 6, 1674. The day is widely celebrated all over the State. Nagpur Municipal Corporation and Shri Shivrajyabhishek Sohla Samiti jointly organised a grand coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Mahal on Monday that was attended by thousands of citizens. The programme began with a grand procession of ‘Palkhi’ carrying idol of Chhatrapati ..

Social Justice Deptt constitutes Drug-free Campaign Committee

TO REDUCE the rate of addiction in the country, a programme to combat drug abuse is being implemented. As a part of this programme, Maharashtra’s Social Justice Department has constituted a State-level drug-free campaign committee headed by its Principal Secretary. June 26 is observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The said Drug Abuse Prevention Day is organised in the country as part of the Drug Free India campaign programme, both in person and online, in all ..

Local body elections: Parties to contest on own or within alliance?

Given the unprecedented split in the Shiv Sena three years ago and the formation of two factions in the Nationalist Congress Party, there is no confirmation if the parties will contest the local body polls on thier own or within allainces. There is a possibility of a Mahayuti vs Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) contest in the upcoming local body elections in the Buldhana district. The main focus of the Shinde’s faction and Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s (UBT) faction, and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) ..

Homeschooling gains traction due to personalised learning

In a country where school bells often define a student’s day, a small but growing number of Indian families are choosing ‘homeschooling’. The concept is quietly finding its place in Indian homes and gaining traction, especially across cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune. However, in cities like Nagpur, homeschooling remains a less-travelled path. But for a handful of families here, it is a conscious choice. The decision to homeschool often stems from a desire to create a customised learning ..

‘SKOCH Award’ announced to Amravati ZP CEO Mohapatra

the prestigious ‘SKOCH Award’ has been announced to Sanjita Mohapatra, Chief Executive Officer of Amravati Zilla Parishad, for her outstanding and innovative initiative ‘Mission Melghat 28’. The project was recognised for its significant contribution toward reducing malnutrition, infant mortality, and maternal deaths in the remote Melghat region. Launched in January 2022, ‘Mission Melghat 28’ has made a remarkable impact in Dharni and Chikhaldara tehsils, leading to a reduction in malnutrition rates, ..

Poor road condition near Jhulelal Park in Jaripatka posing threat to commuters

The stretch of road between Shivgiri Chowk, Om Nagar and Jhulelal Park in Jaripatka has turned into a serious hazard for local residents and daily commuters due to its extremely poor condition. A particularly large and waterlogged pothole in front of Arcado Tower III has become a major source of concern, with citizens calling it life-threatening. The road, damaged since the early June rains, now holds stagnant water with no drainage in sight. As a result, the pothole has become nearly invisible to ..

Simple, smart solutions needed for safer roads

This is in response to the articles published on June 4 and 5 about the height barriers and related traffic issues in Nagpur. The real problem is not just the barriers or road dividers — it is the poor planning and weak enforcement of our road systems. Nagpur, like many Indian cities, suffers from careless planning, rule violations, and lack of maintenance. The issue is made worse by untrained drivers, poor law enforcement, and inefficient government systems. As a result, large amounts of public money ..

3 women from city drown in river in Gondia

Three women from Nagpur lost their lives after slipping and drowning while bathing in the Bagh River near Korni Ghat, close to Laitola Gram Panchayat in Gondia District. The incident took place around 1.30 pm on Sunday during a religious ritual. The women had come to perform Pind Daan, a ritual for deceased ancestors, at Pagartola village. The deceased have been identified as Meenakshi Santosh Baghel (39), Neetu Shatrudhan Baghel (35), and Mirabai Ishulal Turkar (50), all residents of Nagpur. According ..

Flagging delay in clearances for mining State forms committee under Chief Secretary

Maharashtra Government has constituted a committee under Chief Secretary to streamline procedures for granting clearances for excavation and transportation of minerals post their auction. The nine-member committee is to meet once in three months, take stock of the ground situation and take review of any delay at any of the mine blocks faced by the contracted firm. Post stock taking and going through the reports submitted by various agencies and their explanations, the committee has to be suggest to ..

Principal, teachers booked for harassing student over fees

A case has been registered against the Principal, Vice-principal and a teacher of Lakhotiya Bhutada High School CBSE at Kondhali in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district. They are accused of mentally harassing a student by forcing him to leave school over unpaid fees. The accused have been identified as School Principal Ashutosh Kedar Pawar, Vice-Principal Yogesh Chaudhary and Class Teacher Amol Wadyalkar...

Do not download that e-Challan! New scam targeting citizens through WhatsApp

 By Dheeraj Fartode : A new kind of cyber fraud is now making the rounds in Nagpur and nearby areas. Scamsters are targeting citizens using fake traffic challan messages sent through WhatsApp. The fraud involves downloading a harmful file, which..

7 accidents later, PWD to install LED-equipped height barriers on Gowari flyover

After removing the height barriers installed at both ends of the Shaheed Gowari (Sitabuldi) Flyover, the State Public Works Department (PWD) is now considering installing new blinking LED lights along the entire frame of the height barriers to improve visibility for speeding vehicles on the bridge. A meeting of PWD officials was held at Police Bhavan on Saturday. During the meeting, Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal directed the PWD officials to install strips of blinking LED lights ..

‘Quality rather than availability of clean drinking water to be challenge in future’

The quality of drinking water more than its availability will be the major challenge for humanity in future was the conclusion of the symposium on ‘Drinking water problems, challenges and solutions in Vidarbha’ held during the ‘Vidarbha Paani Parishad’ on Saturday. The symposium was organised by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in association with National Service Scheme, and Jankalyankari Samiti on Saturday at Vanamati Sabhagruha...

SHALARTH ID SCAM Now, school owners, teachers to be cross-examined as part of inquiry

 By Vikas Vaidya : School Education Directorate to submit administrative enquiry report next week  Since the enquiry into the Shalarth scam began, action was limited to the officers. The real beneficiaries like school-owners, teachers were..

PWD introduces new water disposal system

Come rain and flood and waterlogging tests Nagpur. But the Public Works Department (PWD), under a special World Bank project, has introduced a new drain system on a pilot basis near Padole Square that would dispose of water in a proper manner. PWD is hoping for good results from this system when the city witnesses good rains. PWD is mulling over installing the system in the areas where flood-like situations occur. For example, in every rainy season, people using Narendra Nagar RUB have to suffer as ..

Bumpy ride on Nagpur-Amravati highway: POTHOLES trouble commuters

By Dheeraj Fartode : The issue is not limited to a small patch; nearly the entire route is dotted with potholes and forces drivers to take risky detours or slow down dangerously to avoid damage to their vehicles  THE Nagpur-Am..

‘Shivaji Maharaj inspires Indian Army, leadership’

“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj inspires the Indian Army, and the leadership of the country to perform brave acts like recent Operation Sindoor,” thundered Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Parliament (MP) and national Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while speaking at the ‘Hindu Samrajya Din Utsav’ organised by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti, to mark the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The programme was held at Shivaji Nagar garden on Friday. Nandkishor Sarda, Chairman of the Shivaji ..

Sunita Jamgade case Kargil cops return empty-handed

The Kargil Police returned empty-handed after failing to arrest Sunita Jamgade, the city woman who had crossed the Indian border and entered Pakistan last month. Despite travelling to Nagpur and seeking her custody, the Kargil Police team could not secure her arrest due to procedural lapses. According to sources, Sunita Jamgade had travelled to Srinagar with her son on May 4. From there, she proceeded to Sonamarg and then to Kargil. Leaving her son at a hotel, she allegedly crossed the Indian border ..

Reducing wastage must to conserve water: Vishwanath

“Community ownership of resources ensures people's effective participation in any conservation drive. Currently, India is juxtaposed between growing economy and need to feed the over 1 billion populace, along side balancing environment concerns,” said S Vishwanath, Civil Engineer and Urban Planner. On a mission to emphasise the need to conserve water and minimise waste, he was in the city to deliver a talk organised by The Indian Institute of Architects. Having spent his childhood days in Nagpur, ..

2 teenagers killed as motorcycle hits pick-up van near Tukdoji Sq

Two teenagers lost their lives after their motorcycle collided with a speeding pick-up vehicle near Tukdoji Square on Manewada Raod under Ajni Police Station limits in the early hours of Friday. Both youths were employed in catering services and were returning home after work when the accident occurred. Neither of the two was wearing a helmet which resulted in grievous head injuries that ultimately led to their deaths. According to police, the accident took place around 12.45 am on the road stretch ..

Bomb threat Panic in CGO complex; no explosives found

Panic gripped CGO complex in Seminary Hills, on Friday, following a bomb threat on email. Normalcy returned after an intense search operation yielded no suspicious items. The threat was received via email around 10 am on Wednesday on the official account of the Controller of Explosives at the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). The message warned of an explosion at 2.15 pm using sulphur dioxide-based explosives. Sender of the email cited opposition to execution of 26/11 terrorist ..

238 cattle rescued from illegal slaughter house in Kamptee, five persons booked

In a major crackdown on illegal cattle slaughter, the Old Kamptee Police rescued 238 cattle from a godown in the Gandhi Nagar Bhaji Mandi area of Kamptee between the evening of June 5 and early morning of June 6. A case has been registered against five accused, all residents of Nagpur, under various sections of the Maharashtra Animal Protection Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. According to police, after receiving reliable information that a large number of cattle were being unlawfully ..

Window on vidarbha 12 Maoists Lay down arms before CM Fadnavis

As many as 12 Naxalites carrying a bounty of crores surrendered along with their weapons before Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday. This is the first such incident of Naxal surrender along with their weapons. The surrendered Naxals include DVCM (Divisional Committee Member) Sapanakka, (wife of DKSZCM Geereddy Pavanananda Reddy) along with three senior cadres of DVCM rank along with one Commander, two Dy Commander, four ACM and one-party member. Maharashtra Government had announced a total ..

Conversion is an act of violence and RSS never supported it: Dr Bhagwat

“Conversion is an act of violence and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has never supported this,” stated RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday. Dr Bhagwat made this statement during the concluding function of Karyakarta Vikas Varga-2 of RSS held at Reshimbagh Ground. “We are not against it when done by choice. But luring, forcing and pressurising is something we are against. By telling people that their ancestors were wrong, it is an insult of them. We are against such practices,” said Dr Bhagwat ..

Eye of the AI AI-powered surveillance project across 10 city junctions shortly

In a major technological upgrade for city traffic management, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in association with Nagpur Traffic Police, has launched a pilot project for AI-based surveillance under the Integrated Traffic Management and Monitoring System (IITMS). The initiative aims to enhance enforcement and streamline traffic monitoring through smart technology. The project will commence within the next 5 to 6 days, with the initial phase covering 10 major city junctions...

TDB DST gives Nagpur’s Nitika Pharmaceutical highest research grant

Emerging like a phoenix from the major fire tragedy that happened a few years ago, Nagpur’s Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt Ltd has scripted a glorious story by bagging the research grant of Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST). ‘The Hitavada’ has learnt that the amount of the grant, which Government would declare later, is the highest to be received by any pharma company across India. In its continued endeavour to bolster India’s pharmaceutical manufacturin..