Staff Reporter The financial scandal that originally appeared to involve Rs 155 crore has now ballooned into a Rs 800 crore scam, as ongoing investigations by the Crime Branch expose deeper layers of fraudulent transactions facilitated th..

   Gadchiroli Correspondent :  AS MANY as 4 hardcore Maoists were neutralised in exchange of fire with Gadchiroli Police on the banks of river Indrawati near village Kawande in Bhamragad taluka on Friday morning, informed SP Nilotpal i..

  By Sagar Mohod : NHAI constructed a ramp adjoining regular flyover that ends up creating dangerous situation post merger of traffic  By Sagar Mohod AMONG the massive number of public works on in the city, some constructions s..

In a major infrastructure boost in Indian Railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, virtually inaugurated the modernised Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Railway Station on Thursday. Government of India upgraded 103 railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and Itwari Railway Station was also in the list. Among the list of 103 railway stations, 15 are in Maharashtra and three stations are in Nagpur division, including ..

Residents of South-West Nagpur have raised serious concern regarding the prolonged delay in the completion of the cement road stretching from Pratap Nagar to Somalwar High School, Khamla. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, citizens have expressed frustration over the hardships faced, particularly, by the senior citizens, pedestrians, and two-wheeler riders, due to the partially constructed road. While onside of the road, from Dutt Medical Stores to Baba Saoji, is reportedly ..

With an aim to improve the train travel experience of people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These 103 stations included those at Chanda Fort in Chandrapur district, the Amgaon station in Gondia district as well as the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Railway Station in Nagpur. The Chanda Fort Railway Station was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Modi virtually The event was broadcast ..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the newly redeveloped Itwari railway station on Thursday at 9.30 am through video conference. The station has been renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Junction. Along with this, he will also inaugurate four other upgraded stations in the South East Central Railway (SECR) Nagpur division – Daswani, Dongargarh, Chanda Fort, and Amgaon. These changes are part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a Central Government project to improve railway stations ..

In an age of digital burnout, a trend of creative workshops is quietly growing across the city, with more youth choosing tactile, art-based experiences over digital scrolling. Many of these workshops are hosted during weekends in cafes or artist studios, with a room full of young people, college students, early professionals, and groups of friends gathered not just to sip coffee but to learn the art of pottery, ceramic art, painting, perfume making, and more. Some participants of these workshops shared ..

The Rs 155 crore financial scam that has rattled the city took a new turn on Wednesday as the Crime Branch officials unearthed a direct link between the prime accused Santosh alias Bunty Rampal Shahu and an on-line gaming racket. Investigators have traced the use of ‘rented’ bank accounts for illegal on-line gaming and betting operations run by a suspect named Govind Tanna of Wardhaman Nagar. According to Crime Branch officials, Shahu acquired 10 bank accounts from residents of the Mominpura area, ..

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has started pre-opening tests of the Butibori flyover. The steps are in run up to reopening of the bridge on National Highway no 44 for traffic movement. Load testing of the flyover will commence on Wednesday, officials said. On Tuesday, the contractor, under watchful eyes of officials, conducted temperature and heat test post completion of repair and rehabilitation of the damaged section of the flyover. About 14 pier structures were reconstructed to strengthen ..

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has uncovered a potentially serious international link in the ongoing investigation against Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek, a Kerala-based student-activist who was recently arrested for allegedly waging war against India. According to ATS officials, during the course of the interrogation, Sydeek was found to have been in contact with six Pakistan-based phone numbers. This revelation has triggered a deeper probe by the squad to ascertain the identities and backgrounds of the persons ..

 The then Vice-Chancellor of RTMNU Dr Siddharthvinayak Kane felicitating Dr Jayant Narlikar with a memento during 102nd Convocation ceremony of RTMNU, held on August 29, 2015 in city. (File pic: Satish Raut)  Staff Reporter : The demi..

  Maharashtra Bari (Barai) Samaj organised a musical and dance drama on Shri Ram on Tuesday at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Hall. The drama was directed and conceptualised by Shrikant Dhabadgaonkar. (Pic by Anil Futane)  ..

HE HAD the bright intellect of an engineer and the throbbing heart of an artist. He was an accomplished engineer, painter, published poet and author who was also deeply immersed in spirituality, sports and photography. In life, he kept his amazing versatility to himself; never showing off, never seeking accolades. But the inspiring story of Rashid Hamza needs to be told, at least now that he’s no more. Born and brought up in Mahdi Bagh in Nagpur, Rashid was a top-notch professional – a mechanical ..

The investigation into the massive Rs 155 crore financial fraud busted in Lakadganj area has taken a deeper turn as the police uncovered evidence of black money whitening and hawala transactions allegedly operated through bogus companies. According to officials, the accused had routed black money from local businesses and converted it into “white” through fraudulent billing and financial manipulation. Through the modus-operendi, the accused have laundered thousands of crores of rupees. As per the ..

Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal has ordered a reshuffling of in-charge of MIDC and Ambazari Police Station and Second Police Inspectors, Sitabuldi and Gittikhadan Police Station. As part of the changes, Police Inspector Mahesh Chavan, who was serving as the in-charge of MIDC Police Station, has been transferred to the Special Branch. In his place, Second Police Inspector Gokul Mahajan of Jaripatka Police Station has been appointed as the new in-charge of MIDC Police Station...

On the bustling outskirts of Nagpur, just off Mankapur Ring Road, lies a quiet sanctuary where lives are not just saved, they are cherished. It is here that entrepreneur-turned-animal rescuer Smita Mire has built a world of compassion, care, and second chances. Her shelter, Save Speechless Organisation, has become a haven for dogs that society has cast aside: the paralysed, the injured, the abandoned, and the forgotten dogs. Smita’s journey into the world of animal rescue was not planned. It began ..

“Basoli is a manifestation of divine perfection present in two lakh Basolikar children,” said Dr Vedprakash Mishra, Pro-Chancellor, DMIMS, while speaking at the concluding ceremony of the golden jubilee celebration of Basoli group. The programme was held at Bal Jagat auditorium, Laxmi Nagar on Sunday. Basoli group celebrated the golden jubilee year with various workshops, art exhibitions, and seminars on theme of ‘Basolichi Nilai’ that brought together generations of Basoli group together. Bhagwan ..

A preliminary scan of the digital devices belonging to Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek, a Kerala-based student activist, has revealed that he was active on the dark web, where he was allegedly making inflammatory comments and posting his ideas. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) will send the digital devices to the cyber-forensic laboratory for a more in-depth investigation. Meanwhile, Sydeek was produced in court as his police custody (PCR) ended on Sunday. The court extended his police custody by two more days. ..

Not only the ‘Wagh Nak’, but the Shivaji Maharaj era of swords, spears, bow and arrow, axe and importantly, the ‘Rajshastra’ declared ‘Dandapatta’ also were the cynosure of visitors’ eyes. The Curator of Central Museum Mayuresh Khadke and Assistant Curator Vinayak Nitthulkar made efforts to make the day memorable...

the energy in the place is electric ! -- capable of engulfing even the most disinterested (or morose) into its corona ! Children mill around all excited -- animatedly talking about their drawing sheets and brushes and paints and ideas ! Be careful -- you may just trip over when an eight-year-old suddenly rises from his sprawl on the floor bent over his painting! In thick of this feverish artistic activity is a sage-like man -- tall and lean and handsome in his own way -- acting like the patron saint ..

Before his recent arrest, Kerala-based student activist Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek had reportedly visited Nagpur two to three times, according to police sources. His presence in the city, however, went undetected by enforcement agencies at the time. Sources from police informed that Sydeek had long been under surveillance of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO). A dossier had been prepared over the years based on his alleged extremist leanings. Despite this, his earlier visits to ..

Sitabuldi Police have registered an FIR against Pushpa Sathidar, wife of late activist Veera Sathidar and others for allegedly making incendiary remarks and disturbing national harmony during a memorial programme held at a hall near Jhansi Rani Chowk on May 13. The complaint, lodged by Dattatraya Shirke (51), accuses the organisers and speakers of using provocative language that could incite unrest. The programme, organised by the Veera Sathidar Smriti Samanvay Samiti in collaboration with the left-leaning ..

The City Police have alleged that Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek was in contact with members of banned terrorist organisations Hizbul Mujahideen and the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Sydeek, who was arrested in Nagpur on May 8, is currently under investigation for allegedly “waging war against the Government” and has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). While forensic examination of the material seized from his Ernakulam residence in Kerala on May 11 is still underway, ..

‘Collection make connection’ exhibition organised at Raman Science Centre a as a part of International Museum Day celebration..