Nagpur

Naik Talao revitalised as sewage inflow blocked; Mayor orders walking tracks

Central Nagpur’s Naik Talao is undergoing a significant transformation following successful intervention by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to eliminate pollution. During an inspection on Thursday, Mayor Neeta Thakre expressed satisfaction that 38 sewage inflow points leading into the lake have been completely blocked, effectively making the water body pollution-free. Previously plagued by water hyacinth and foul odour, the lake has been rejuvenated through a special sanitation campaign. To ..

After four years, Gandhisagar lake rejuvenation project only half way

Even after four years of continuous efforts, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is struggling to complete the rejuvenation project of the iconic Gandhisagar Lake, a crown jewel of Mahal. As the project is just halfway through, this slow-paced project has raised serious questions about the NMC’s handling of one of the city’s rarest natural water bodies. Since nearly four consecutive summers, the NMC has been carrying out the project, while the civic body claims Phase-1 is finally complete and discussion..

After failure at Futala lake, now fountain planned at Gandhisagar

Despite the fountain project failing to take off at Futala lake, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is attempting to repeat it at Gandhisagar lake. NMC officials are claiming that they have taken corrective measures but nobody is able to pinpoint those steps. The musical fountain is planned at a sight where NMC once brought ‘Khaugalli’ project. ‘Khaugalli’ was inaugurated with much fanfare on January 9, 2020 and it proved to be lost cause. Now, at the same place, the musical fountain is coming up...

GMCH doctors perform rare procedure on 1-month-old infant, give him life, vision

In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) successfully treated a one-month-old infant, diagnosed with an extremely rare congenital brain vascular malformation, a double cerebral pial fistula, through a complex endovascular embolisation procedure. The intervention not only saved the infant’s life, but also preserved her vision. Paediatric cerebral pial fistulas are among the rarest cerebrovascular disorders in the world, with an estimated incidence ..

‘All 24 EV charging points at Nagpur Metro ready for use’

After years of rodent damage, vandalism, dead SIM cards, and accidentally tripped switches, every single electric vehicle charger installed by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) at Nagpur’s Metro stations is working again. All 24 fast chargers are commissioned and operational, EESL sources confirmed to ‘The Hitavada’ on Wednesday. What remains unresolved is whether anyone will use them. EESL owns and operates the charging infrastructure under a 10-year agreement signed with the Nagpur Metro ..

The NEET knot Second chance for some, ‘lost opportunity’ for many

AT 5 pm on May 3, Suhana Ahmed (name changed) was a relieved soul. Her two-year-long gruelling study schedules and the continuous anxiety had come to a halt. She could finally breathe easy. Her family had planned a long holiday as a befitting reward for the teen who had missed almost all social and family occasions over the last two years for that one goal- the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)-UG. Come May 12 and Suhana finds herself in a delirious mess that has been simply termed as ..

National Endangered Species Day today; State has only two Great Indian Bustards

On the occasion of National Endangered Species Day, attention once again turns towards the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a bird now standing on the brink of extinction in India. Once commonly seen across the grasslands of central and western India, the species has now been reduced to less than 100 birds in the wild, according to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). “Nearly 98% of the surviving population is now confined to the desert grasslands of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, ..

City needs good civic system

In an article under ‘Footloose in Nagpur’ in CityLine dated May 14, 2026 of ‘The Hitavada’ CityLine, Vijay Phanshikar, the Editor has invited keen attention of readers on Civic Aesthetics. The print media always reviews the work of local civic bodies to educate one and all to develop good systems where results are user-friendly with maximum attention to redress the public grievance. Actually speaking, the continuation of public grievance acts like bugs which eat up the system itself in the long run. ..

Green nets do hamper beauty

In ‘Footloose’ Vijay Phanshikar through an article ‘Aesthetics:What are you talking about?’ has correctly mentioned that the green shade nets have hampered beauty of the city. The manner in which large number of bamboo sticks are erected to hold the shed net has looking as if they are erected for some festival. These bamboo erected are causing obstructions to the traffic and vehicles which want to turn left or in right direction. On one occasion I escaped unhurt when I was driving in gusty wind and ..

Union Cabinet paves way for city airport’s modernisation

The much-awaited transformation of Nagpur’s Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, which was to be initiated by GMR Airports Limited (GAL) in April, 2025, will now commence. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has approved the extension of lease period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s land leased to MIL (MIHAN India Limited) beyond August 6, 2039, so as to enable MIL to license Nagpur Airport to GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) ..

ATS raids 3 places in Vidarbha to dismantle Pakistan-based gangster Bhatti’s network

In one of the biggest co-ordinated crackdowns, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted raids at nearly 57 locations across the State to trace and dismantle the network of Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is allegedly attempting to lure Indian youths into anti-national and terror-related activities through online platforms. The raids were carried out in multiple districts, including Mumbai, Pune, Nanded, Akola and areas under the Nagpur range. In Vidarbha alone, searches were ..

CBSE XII: Over 85% students clear exam

The results of Class 12 examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been declared on Wednesday with over 85 per cent candidates clearing the exams this year. Girls again outshone boys by registering excellent performance. In Nagpur, Commerce student scored highest per cent marks among all three streams--Science, Commerce and Humanities. Atharva Lahoti of Bhavan’s BVM, Civil Lines scored 98.4%, who is probable topper in Commerce in city. In Humanities, Vidhi Tiwari ..

15-year-old boy killed, friend hurt in lightning strike in Bhilgaon area

A 15-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by lightning in the Bhilgaon area during unseasonal rain on Wednesday evening. His friend, who was standing nearby, was injured in the incident. The accident took place around 5.45 pm on Hastinapur Road under the jurisdiction of the Yashodhara Nagar Police Station. According to police officials, lightning struck a neem tree located in the middle of the road at the very moment two boys had taken shelter beneath it to escape the rain and strong winds...

Traffic bottleneck in store at Manish Nagar as NIT goes for wrong opening

Strange are the way public projects are planned in city as the new DP road from Chinchbhuvan to Manish Nagar will end up creating new bottleneck in the already congested area. The project, in its last leg, is pending for completion. The road coming from behind Mahajan Atta Chakki to Manish Nagar remains incomplete since last 3 years owing to hiccups of land acquisition. Though now, officials said, the decks have been cleared for wrapping up the construction of cement road, experts have flagged the ..

Education Wins: Police felicitate meritorious students from underprivileged families

In the narrow lanes of Mahakali Nagar, where many families struggle daily to earn two meals, applause echoed louder than hardship on Wednesday as 21 students were honoured for cracking the Class 10 and 12 board exams against all odds. For parents who work as labourers and domestic helpers, the ceremony was more than just a felicitation event. It was a moment of pride, hope and proof that education can rise above poverty. Organised by the Nagpur City Police, the programme turned the spotlight on children ..

Mayor promises strong push for better transport, cleanliness and lake revival

  Staff Reporter : HER voice was soft, yet there was firmness in every word she spoke. As Mayor Neeta Thakre talked about the city’s weakening bus connectivity, encroached footpaths, neglected lakes and urgent need for better sanitati..

Discipline, consistency helped Atharv Lahoti secure 98.4% marks

Scoring an impressive 98.4 per cent marks in the CBSE Class 12 examinations, probable Commerce topper Atharv Lahoti, a student of Bhavan’s Civil Lines, attributed his success to discipline, consistency, and regular studies. He secured a perfect 100 out of 100 marks in both Applied Mathematics and Accountancy. Atharv, whose father is Director of a fintech company and whose mother is a homemaker, said, he studied for nearly two to three hours daily throughout the academic year. According to him, maintaining ..

Balancing between studies and life, Vidhi scores 97.4% marks

Vidhi Tiwari, a student of Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Shrikrishna Nagar, Wathoda, has secured an impressive 97.4 per cent in the CBSE Class XII Humanities examination, making her the probable topper in the stream. She scored 97 marks each in Psychology, Political Science and English, along with 98 marks in Sociology. Vidhi is the younger daughter of former corporator Yogesh Tiwari and Geeta Tiwari. The family was delighted after the results were announced. Living in a joint family, ..

Family support, hard work led Mrunmayee scores 97% marks

Mrunmayee, a student of St Paul School, secured 97 per cent in the CBSE Class 12 examinations, and is one of the city probable toppers in Science stream. Aspiring to pursue MBBS, her core subjects were Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and she, recently, appeared for the NEET examination and hopes to build a career in the medical field. Daughter of an Advocate father and a mother who is a Government school teacher, Mrunmayee said, she had to work extra hard as she began her board preparations slightly ..

Beautification should never be at the cost of public safety

On reading the news report, ‘From beautification to bumpy rides: Roads cave in at Kachipura Square, Bajaj Nagar Square’ (City Line May 13), I strongly believe that until we establish a robust system of accountability, the condition of our roads and civic infrastructure will continue to deteriorate. The biggest reasons behind this situation are poor-quality materials and equally poor workmanship. Unfortunately, we have largely failed in conducting effective quality audits at every stage - before the ..

From beautification to bumpy rides: Roads cave in at Kachipura Square, Bajaj Nagar Square

Even as the city continues to witness large-scale infrastructure development, concerns over the durability and quality of civic works have once again come to the fore with roads at Bajaj Nagar and Kachipura squares developing potholes and surface damage within a year of construction. The two busy intersections, which recently underwent beautification and redesigning works by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), are now drawing criticism from commuters who allege that the projects have created more ..

Three hookah parlours sealed for a month after midnight raids

A day after late-night raids exposed illegal hookah parlours at three cafes in Gokulpeth, the City Police sealed all three establishments for 30 days. During the operation, police found 84 youngsters, including several girls, inside the parlours.The raids were carried out on May 11 within the jurisdiction of Ambazari Police Station as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal hookah parlours and tobacco-related activities in the city. At Soro Cafe, Bhange Complex, N B Road, Gokulpeth, police allegedly ..

Fadnavis expresses displeasure over delays in Cancer Hospital, ward renovation works

The State Government has finally tightened the screws on contractors executing key healthcare infrastructure projects in Nagpur after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed strong displeasure over delays, poor pace and shabby execution of works during his recent visit to the city. Acting on the Chief Minister’s observations, the Public Works Department (PWD) has issued warning letters and imposed penalties on contractors handling ward renovation works at Government Medical College and Hospital ..

Paneer fraud: Restaurants continue to ignore analog paneer disclosure rules

By Simran Shrivastava : FDA order falls flat as restaurants continue serving analog paneer without informing customers   Food lovers in Nagpur may not really know what is being served on their plates. Despite clear directions from fo..

Young innovators develop glow-based road technology to improve night safety

Two young innovators from Shegaon have developed an early-stage prototype titled Bio-Based Self-Healing and Night Visibility Road Technology, with the aim of reducing mishaps due to low visibility.’ The prototype, developed by Rajvardhan Thakur, founder and Atharv Deshmukh, co-founder of Relvian Group,’ aims to tackle one of the major causes of road accidents in India - poor visibility during night time. The students have developed a special glow-based coating that absorbs light during the daytime ..

73% rural voters mapped; city lags behind with 55%

Almost 72 per cent of the voters in the rural Assembly constituencies have been successfully mapped by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the preparatory drive to Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, currently underway in the district. However, the Booth Level Officers (BLO) in the city have succeeded in mapping only 55 per cent of the electors, informed Dr Rachna Indurkar, Deputy District Election Officer while speaking to The Hitavada. For the uninitiated, the ECI is yet to announce ..

RTMNU has created ‘war room’ to streamline result declaration system: V-C Dr Kshirsagar

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has created a war room to streamline result declaration system, announced Vice-Chancellor Dr Manali Kshirsagar while interacting with mediapersons on Tuesday at university’s Jamnalal Bajaj Bhavan premises. Dr Samit Mahore will oversee the responsibilities of the war room in his capacity as the Evaluation Centre Coordinator. Dr Kshirsagar said, “When I took charge as Vice-Chancellor, the new software company had started its work. I don’t know who ..

State Govt zeroes in on Chamorshi taluka for new airport in Gadchiroli

Decks were cleared for the proposed airport in mineral rich Gadchiroli district, as Maharashtra Government has zeroed in on Chamorshi taluka on the banks of Wainganga river. Land in Mouza Mukhala, Pulkhal, Kaneri, is identified for acquisition for the ambitious project. Similarly, State also sanctioned an amount of Rs 104 crore for acquisition of about 311.81 Ha of private, forest and Government land. Meanwhile fast-tracking the decision making, Gadchiroli Collector has already transferred 31.38 Ha ..

Massive voter verification drive underway across Nagpur ahead of special electoral roll revision

A large-scale voter verification and electoral roll purification exercise has begun across Nagpur district ahead of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken under the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The district election administration has intensified voter mapping, door-to-door verification, photo correction, and deletion of duplicate or deceased voter entries to prepare updated electoral rolls before future elections. Booth Level Officers ..

Road rage ends in murder of engg student

A road rage ended in the murder of a 20-year-old youth in Dharampeth on Sunday midnight. Ambazari Police have detained two minors in connection with the case. The deceased has been identified as Tushar Sudhir Chute (20), a resident of Smruti Nagar in Dighori. Tushar was a second year student of Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology (TGPCET). According to police, the incident took place around 2 am on Monday. Tushar and two of his friends had gone out for a late-night stroll ..

Collector identifies industry, tourism, safety as focus areas

Kumar Ashirwad, the newly-appointed District Collector, on Monday, said his administration would focus on attracting manufacturing units, pharmaceutical industries and fresh investment by ensuring smoother clearances, land acquisition and resolution of local issues faced by the investors. Speaking during an interaction at the Press Club in Civil Lines, Ashirwad thanked journalists for the welcome and said, he was still studying the city and its challenges in detail. He said, the administration wants ..

Mah most vulnerable to spread of CDV: Experts

 By Kaushik Bhattacharya : State houses India’s largest inter-connected population of tigers and leopards living close to dense human settlements n The increasing overlap between big cats and free-ranging dogs creates an ideal pathway for..

Smoke, panic and locked doors: 84 caught in Gokulpeth hookah raid

Thick smoke, panic inside locked rooms and people struggling to get out - what started as a midnight police raid on illegal hookah cafes in Gokulpeth, quickly turned into an emergency rescue operation. Police and Fire Brigade teams had to forcibly break open entrances at two cafes after several persons were allegedly found trapped inside enclosed smoke-filled premises. The raiding police parties found 84 people, including customers, staff and cafe operators, inside three smoke-filled establishments. ..

Besa-Beltarodi parallel road project gains pace, to ease traffic congestion

Besa-Pipla Nagar Panchayat is banking on a key infrastructure project aimed at decongesting road network in one of the faster growing suburbs by providing a shorter route connectivity for travelling from Besa to Beltarodi. On the back of rapid urbanisation, the current narrow main roads, particularly, from Beltarodi to Manish Nagar and T-junction at Besa, right now witness daily jams, particularly during peak, morning, afternoon and evening hours. For citizens, it becomes frustrating to negotiate ..

Vidarbha’s folk tradition losing ground to DJ, social media culture

Vidarbha’s traditional folk arts, which were central to community gatherings, harvest celebrations, weddings, and religious rituals across the region, are disappearing from public life. This is because DJ culture, Bollywood music, social media entertainment, and urban lifestyle have altered cultural preferences. From the tribal Gondi dances of Gadchiroli to the ritualistic Gondhal performances of Nagpur and the rural Zadipatti theatre tradition spread across eastern Vidarbha, practitioners and researchers ..

Green nets: Permanent, scientific solution needed

The news report, ‘Green nets at city squares: Relief measure or another half-planned civic experiment?’ published in CityLine on May11, rightly highlights both the necessity and poor execution of this initiative by the civic body. There is no doubt that such heat-relief measures are urgently needed in Nagpur. With temperatures crossing 45° C every summer, two-wheeler and four-wheeler commuters are forced to stop at traffic signals for 60 to 120 seconds in unbearable heat. Ironically, in today’s hi-tech ..

A welcome idea, but lacks planning

The story published on May 11 in the CityLine regarding installation of green nets at various city squares deserves appreciation for highlighting the ground reality behind this initiative. The concept itself is undoubtedly thoughtful and citizen-friendly. Providing shade to two-wheeler riders and traffic personnel during Nagpur’s harsh summer is a welcome idea. However, the problem lies in the poor and unplanned execution, due to which the entire concept appears to have backfired. The first and most ..

Buddhavan: Turning remembrance into a living forest

AS CLIMATE anxieties deepen and conventional conservation efforts continue to fall short, a quiet yet compelling environmental movement rooted in Buddhist philosophy is steadily taking shape on the outskirts of Nagpur.AtRamgiri in Kalmeshwar tehsil,‘Buddhavan’, developed by Vishwa Maitreya Buddhist Sangh (V MBS), has emerged as a rare example where ecological responsibility is woven directly into spiritual practice, transforming remembrance of the departed into an enduring act of environmental restoration. ..

Shrinking playgrounds, expanding turfs

THE growing culture of youths playing on artificial turfs instead of open grounds is a reminder for the civic body to preserve and develop playable and accessible grounds across city. Currently, the city is in the stage where very few grounds are left in a good condition. Turf owners are providing playing spaces at an hourly rent basis, while the civic authority is looking clueless. Turfs have became a regular place for youngsters to visit and play. Mostly, the rush builds around late evening, as ..

Two youths end life ontracks in Ujjwal Nagar

MYSTERY shrouds death of two youths on railway track passing through Ujjwal Nagar area. The cops were alerted about presence of bodies of two persons, one youth in age group of 25-30 years and second around 25- year-old. A lineman was alerted by Control Room about two persons coming in front of a running train. As per information, police said, the two youths jumped in front of Delhi-bound train no 12625 Kerala Express at 9.30 pm on Saturday. Sonegaon Police were informed by Central Railway’s Nagpur ..

WINDOW ON VIDARBHA Wardha’s Netal emerges as probableState topper in SSC in divyang category

 By Narendra Deshmukh :  Netal sets focus on civil services NETAL Hemant Yenurkar, a visually impaired student from SaraswatiVidyamandir inWardha, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing 93.80% marks in the SSC examination. Despite being..

Ngp Airport moves closerto CAT-II operations withMid-Point RVR installation

DR BABASAHEB Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, has taken a significant step towards advanced low-visibility flight operations with the installation of a mid-point Runway Visual Range (RVR) systemon Saturday. With the latest installation, the airport now has RVR systems at both ends of the runway as well as at the mid-runway point, moving it closer to eligibility for CAT-II operations, subject to approval and operational certification from aviation authorities...

GREEN NETS AT CITY SQUARES: Relief measureor another half-planned half-planned civic experiment?

 By Dheeraj Fartode : IS THE Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) really offering a practical solution to help commuters beat the harsh summer heat, or is the green net project turning into yet another temporary civic experiment without proper pla..

Smart Car,Clueless driver

 By Aasawari Shenolikar :  I REMEMBER, not very longago,how excited the whole household would be whenever a new gadget was bought.We’dall gather around it, unwrap it, admireit, and then look for the booklet which told us howtooperate it. I..

Man on a mission: Satynarayan Nuwal

Some people inherit success. Some build it from scratch... Satyanarayan Nuwal belongs firmly to the second category - a man whose journey from a small village in Rajasthan to the helm of a global industrial giant is rooted not in privilege, but in perseverance. After all, not many industrialists can say they once slept on railway platforms because they could not afford rent. “I am an ordinary man,” Satyanarayan Nuwal Founder and Chairman Solar Industries India Ltd., says candidly while talking to ..

Shalarth ID scam: MAT revokes suspension of Narad, Bodhadkar, Naik

   Staff Reporter : The Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) has revoked the suspension of three officials, including former Deputy Director (Education) Ulhas Narad, in connection with the alleged ‘Shalarth ID’ scam. T..

‘You gave birth to daughter’: Woman harassed, slapped with triple talaq

   Staff Reporter : A case of alleged domestic violence and illegal Triple Talaq came to fore under the limits of Tehsil Police Station where a man and his mother allegedly harassed, assaulted and divorced a woman after she gave birth..

Invisible landlords of Futala; Encroachment monopoly, rise of street-side ‘rent mafia’

   By Kabir Mahajan : Earlier, seniority was limited upto corporate world but now it has extended to encroachment. Nowadays, people who have encroached a portion of land first, get the benefit to earn ‘extra’. While the Nag..

International Space Station to pass over city on May 10, 11

   Staff Reporter : In a unique event, the International Space Station (ISS) can be sighted streaking across the sky of Vidarbha on May 10 and 11. The ISS is making a passover since Friday evening and it will visible in Vidarbha sky ti..

Crores spent on green gyms wasted, as infra falls into disrepair across city

Crores of rupees that were spent on green gyms across the city have been sent down the drain, as several green gym facilities have fallen into disrepair. The project included Rs 13 crore from funds meant for Project Affected People (PAPs) of mining projects, apart from extra allocations through funds of various Members of Parliament (Mps) and Legislators. The issue had earlier come under scrutiny of the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court after questions were raised over the diversion of welfare ..