Bouncers and staff allegedly misbehaved with a group of visitors and beat them up at Dwarka Water Park in Waki. Following a complaint, Khapa Police have registered a case against the accused under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The incident occurred on Sunday, around 6.30 pm. According to police, 12 members of the Scindhia and Patil families from Kamptee and Jaitala in Nagpur had booked tickets online and arrived at the water park at 11 am to spend the day. The group included men, ..

Contractors’ habit of cutting the corners put them in dock as Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) authorities invoked their powers to impose fine of Rs one crore for violation of tender condition. Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari hauled up the erring contractors who were ignoring directives of officials of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) to level the road to original status prior to laying of new pipelines. Through the action, NMC officials signalled their ..

 By Kaushik Bhattacharya : The efforts of NMC to improve the green cover are not up to the mark to score good marks or to be placed on the top three ranks under the 10 lakh and above category. Degradation city’s green cover and admini..

In a significant move to untangle the persistent traffic snarls plaguing Jadhao Square near Ganeshpeth Bus Stand, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has started construction of a new roundabout. This initiative promises to bring much-needed relief to commuters navigating this notoriously congested junction, a vital artery in the city’s transport network. Rahul Deshmukh, Deputy Engineer (Civil) at the NMC, highlighted the strategic importance of the new roundabout in an interaction with ‘The Hitavada’. ..

The Sadar fly-over, particularly the ramp near Kasturchand Park, has once again become a focal point of public concern, not for its intended benefits but for persistent safety issues. Following Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s recent intervention to redesign the flyover last week, attention is now turning to a different, yet equally pressing, hazard: overgrown bushes near the NIT office, dangerously encroaching on the carriageway. The fly-over, a crucial artery for traffic flowing from Samvidhan Square, ..

Nagpur city and district witnessed four murders within 24 hours. In three separate cases, people were brutally murdered in Khapa, Katol, and Kuhi areas in Nagpur district while a youth was killed in Mankapur police station limits in Nagpur city. The victims were killed in shocking ways — one was shot at in broad daylight, one was found murdered near his house, another was beaten and tied to death at a construction site and a youth was killed by stabbing mercilessly. These incidents have created fear ..

THREE of a family from Wani city of Yavatmal district were among those killed in the tragic helicopter crash that took place in Kedarnath on Sunday. The three deceased have been identified as businessman Rajkumar Jaiswal (41), his wife Shraddha Jaiswal (35), and their daughter Kashi (2). As per reports, seven persons were killed after a helicopter crashed near the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand on Sunday. The helicopter took off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi around 5.30 am and crashed soon after above ..

The long-awaited Nagpur–Umred railway line is likely to start operations in July 2025. The track-laying work up to Umred (55 km) has been completed and papers will be submitted to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (MRIDCL) on Monday. According to MRIDCL officials, after the submission of documents, a safety inspection by CRS is expected by the end of June. Once cleared, train movement between Nagpur and Umred will begin in July...

  Staff Reporter : Two persons died due to suffocation after a fire broke out at a godown (warehouse) on the first floor of the Jai Kamal Complex near Gandhi Gate in Mahal on Saturday night. The fire reportedly started during welding work a..

  By Shashwat Bhuskute :  The much-anticipated Amravati Road flyover project, which has seen its fair share of hurdles, may finally be approaching completion. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) now claim that th..

  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..

   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..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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...

 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..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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) ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..