The Latest Breaking News from NAGPUR

Nagpur: Over 10,000 trees to be felled on ceiling lands for commercial gains

NAGPUR: With over 10,000 trees marked for felling on ceiling lands in Ghorpad adjoining Kondhali and Kalmeshwar forest ranges, 40km from here, the fate of tigers and other wildlife animals seems to have been virtually sealed.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Nagpur: Rains likely on April 21-23, may give respite from heatwave

NAGPUR: Citizens are expected to get some respite from the soaring heat as light rains are expected to hit Nagpur this week. As per the forecast issued by Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur, few spells of thunder showers with strong gusty winds are expected between April 21-23 in the city…

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Man sold 2-month-old daughter to buy bike, furniture, arrested

NAGPUR: A man in his early 20s sold his two-month-old daughter to a couple from Umrer through a broker for Rs1.10 lakh, and purchased a new bike, bed, cooler, and speakers. His wife, who was opposed to the sale two months ago, recently mustered courage to complain to the police,…

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Vedika is Maharashtra's new U-10 girls' chess champion, qualifies for nationals

NAGPUR: Living up to her billing, Vedika Pal remained unbeaten to emerge as the Maharashtra champion in the U-10 state selection chess tournament which concluded at Kolhapur on Friday.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2022

One new Covid case each from Chandrapur, Gadchiroli; only 2 recoveries on Thursday

NAGPUR: Only Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts reported one case each in the region on Thursday. The new cases increased Vidarbha’s active case tally to 26.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

Maoists kidnap, murder 2 tribals in Maharashtra

NAGPUR: The Maoists abducted two tribals from their residences at different places in south Gadchiroli before gunning them down. Their bodies, along with Maoist pamphlet labelling the victims as ‘police informers’, were found at different places in the early hours of Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 14, 2022

Maharashtra: Minor girl held for beheading friend, leaving naked body to prevent identification

NAGPUR: A 17-year-old girl took the help of a male friend to murder her friend, whom they beheaded and left the body naked to ensure police could not identify her. The body had been found at a desolate place behind a school on Bhadrawati to Telwasa Road on April 4.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2022

After ruling NMC for 15 years, BJP claims water crisis in city for last 1 month

NAGPUR: After other political parties, BJP too has launched an agitation against the poor supply of drinking water in the city. The agitation against the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is being led by the saffron party’s netas, especially former office bearers and corporators.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

Futala losing more tree cover, greens allege many felled sans permission

NAGPUR: Mysterious disappearing of trees around Futala lake have stumped environmental crusaders of the city who have claimed that at least 100 trees have been chopped off illegally.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

Malvika Bansod fails to clear Thai test, bows out of Korea Open

NAGPUR: India's fast-rising shuttler Malvika Bansod found Thailand's world No 10 and sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong too hot to handle in the second round of Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022