Everything you need to know about Nagpur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Nagpur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) inducted Vidarbha Hockey Association as an associate member here Sunday.
Bangkok, June 5 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal moved in to the second round of the Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament with relative ease while compatriot Arundhati Pantwane had to fight hard in the opening round of women's singles event here Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The anti-Maoist operations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh are set to be augmented with the air force putting in place a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur for the assistance of security forces.
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur for assistance of security forces fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne said here Wednesday.
Nagpur, May 27 (IANS) An Air India flight between Vishakhapatnam-New Delhi made an emergency landing here following a technical snag. There were no casualities, officials said.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Former Ranji cricket player Baburao Yadav, arrested in the IPL spot fixing scandal, had planned to play in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with the help of one of the arrested bookies, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) It was a blazing weekend across northern plains and central plateau of India which reeled under the intense summer heat. Temperatures Sunday soared to 47 degrees Celsius in Maharashtra's Nagpur, and over 43 degrees even in Himachal hills. No respite is expected as the dry heat is likely to continue.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three more people have been arrested in the Indian Premier League spot fixing case, Delhi Police said Sunday, taking the number of arrested to 18, including India fast bowler S. Sreesanth and two other players of the Rajasthan Royals.
Nagpur, May 19 (IANS) The orange city Saturday recorded a maximum temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest place in the country, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here Sunday.
Kochi, May 16 (IANS) Things, at the moment, appear bleak for fast bowler S. Sreesanth, one of the most colourful personalities in Kerala, who shot into prominence by becoming only the second person from the state to represent India in cricket.
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Malaysian pilot James Anthony Tan, a dyslexia patient attempting to fly half-way around the world in a single-engined aircraft, touched down here Saturday after completing nearly 36,400 km of solo flying.
Nagpur, May 9 (IANS) In an unexpected fall-out of the ongoing traders' strike, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has reported a steep drop in cash flow by way of Local Body Tax to just around Rs.2 crore since April 1, when it (LBT) was implemented, an official said.
Ghansor (Madhya Pradesh), May 1(ANI): Mourners performed the last rites of a four-year-old rape victim who had died of her injuries on Monday night in Nagpur.
Nagpur, May 1 (IANS) At least six policemen were killed and three injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree in Maharashtra's Amravati district early Wednesday, police said.
Nagpur (Maharashtra), April 23 (ANI): Doctors attending to a four-year-old infant, who was allegedly raped in the Ghansour town of Madhya Pradesh and shifted to Nagpur, have said that she continues to be critical.
Nagpur (Maharashtra), April 21 (ANI): Doctors at a private nursing home in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Sunday said that the medical condition of the four-year-old girl who was raped in a village in Madhya Pradesh, remains critical, and added that she is suffering from brain injuries.
Bhopal, April 21 (ANI): The five-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped by a 35-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh's Ghansour town, has been shifted to a private nursing home in Nagpur for further treatment.
Nagpur, April 12 (IANS) Former Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari Friday claimed that a "senior leader" of the UPA-II wanted his support to topple the Congress-led alliance government in New Delhi.
New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): Congress Party on Friday lashed out at former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari over his claims that a 'senior leader' had approached him to topple the Congress-led UPA-II Government at the Centre, and asked him to name the politician.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and legislator Devendra G. Fadnavis was Thursday named the new president of the party's Maharashtra unit.
New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) in association with the National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG) has said pursuing good corporate governance practices is indispensable for sustaining any business which is generating long term value for all of its stakeholders.
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), April 4 (IANS) At least seven Maoists were gunned down in a fierce gun battle with security forces in Nargunda-Bhatpar tribal area of Gadchiroli district Thursday morning, a police official said.
Nagpur, Apr 3 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh has criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for taking credit for development of the state.
Nagpur, Mar. 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to garner the support of other political outfits.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur for assistance of security forces deployed in Maoist-affected areas of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and other states, officials said.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Opening batsman Murali Vijay crossed the 1000-run mark here Saturday during his knock of 57 in India's first innings on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia.
Thane, March 18 (IANS) Maharashtra political parties Monday condemned spiritual leader Asaram Bapu's insistence over his wet pre-Holi celebrations at a time when a severe drought looms over many parts of the state.
Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India's 3-0 victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is the first against Australia in their Test history. The victory here Sunday is India's eighth in ten Tests against the visitors at home since their last defeat in Nagpur in 2004, the other two being draws.
Thane, March 18 (IANS) At least one media person was manhandled and his camera broken as supporters of spiritual leader Asaram Bapu clashed with political workers opposing a pre-Holi event in Navi Mumbai Monday, police said. Three people were detained.
New Delhi, Mar. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that good governance is the key for the development of the nation.
Nagpur, March 17 (IANS) A severe drought gripping many parts of Maharashtra did not deter spiritual leader Asaram Bapu from celebrating a pre-Holi function and wasting many litres of water here Sunday, said a social group.
Nagpur, Mar 13 (ANI): Forest officials have arrested six persons for selling tiger and leopard skins worth Rs.80 lakhs.
Nagpur, March 7 (IANS) In a broad-daylight film-style robbery, six men Thursday stopped at gunpoint a van carrying Rs.2.5 crore cash of the Axis Bank to Nagpur and fled with the money, police said.
Bhandara (Maharashtra), March 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Police Tuesday detained three people in connection with the rape and murder of three minor sisters here, an official said.
Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar. 3 (ANI): A woman narrowly escaped death after a speeding lorry crushed her bike on Friday in Nagpur, Maharashtra, CCTV footage has revealed.
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Friday rapped the Maharashtra government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not paying pending dues to Navi Mumbai and Nagpur police for providing security during previous Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday announced that his ministry would impart skills to the youth in Railway related trades in 25 locations spread across the length and breadth of the country with a view to contribute to the national skill development programme of the Government.
Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,800 crore on the first day here Monday.
Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) A leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party's youth wing (BJP) died of bullet injures early Monday after he was shot at from close range here, police said.
Bhandara (Maharashtra), Feb 24 (IANS) Lakhni village and surrounding areas in Maharashtra's Bhandara district observed a spontaneous shutdown Sunday to protest the kidnapping, gang-rape and killing of three minor sisters earlier this month, officials said.
Bhandara (Maharashtra), Feb 23 (IANS) Hundreds took to streets Saturday to protest the rape and murder of three minor sisters of Lakhani village here and also an alleged assault of a girl reported Friday, police said.
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) A week after three minor sisters were raped and murdered in Bhandara near Nagpur, a top Maharashtra police official Thursday said many people have been questioned in the case in the last two days.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said the government is committed to creating 100 million jobs within a decade.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown call by trade unions evoked a mixed response in Maharashtra, crippling the financial sector and most industrial units. However, private establishments and other services remained unaffected.
Nagpur, Feb 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Sunday lashed out at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their "pro-corporate" policies and described both parties as "anti-people".
Nagpur, Feb. 17 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati addressed a rally at Kasturchand Park here on Sunday and asked the local party leaders and workers to work hard to expand the party mass base in the state.
Sydney, Feb 9 (ANI): Incumbent Australian off spinner Nathan Lyon has claimed he is not a certainty to play in the first Test match against India in Chennai from February 22.
Sydney, Feb 8(ANI): Nathan Lyon has urged Australian selectors to play two spinners in their upcoming four-match Test series against India after taking notes on the way Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann snared a combined tally of 37 wickets in England's series triumph in India in December.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Social activist Medha Patkar and representatives of various NGOs met National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman K.G. Balakrishnan here Thursday and apprised him about cases of ongoing human rights violations in Maharashtra.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) three-day open hearing of about 570 cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes in Maharashtra began in Nagpur Monday, a statement from the apex human rights body said in Delhi.
Nagpur/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The BJP Monday demanded a statement from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the formation of a separate state of Telangana, as protestors took to streets in the restive region of Andhra Pradesh.
New Delhi, Jan.27 (ANI): The All India Indian Revenue Service Association (AIIRSA), the apex representative body of income tax department officials, on Sunday condemned former BJP president Nitin Gadkari for his recent threats to settle scores with them in a vengeful manner for conducting raids on business interests associated with his Purti Group, and demanded that he give them an immediate apology.
Nagpur, Jan 26 (IANS) Reacting to social scientist Ashis Nandy's comments on backward classes being corrupt, Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale Saturday demanded that Nandy take back his comments.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) A delegation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), headed by its chairman Justice (retd.) K.G. Balakrishnan, will hear over 550 cases of atrocities faced by the Scheduled Castes at an open hearing in Nagpur from Monday, an official said.
Nagpur/Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Income tax officials should not forget that the Congress was on its way out, former BJP president Nitin Gadkari said Thursday as he arrived in Nagpur to a massive welcome. The Congress hit out at him for threatening the officials and sought a probe.
Nagpur, Jan 24 (IANS) Income tax officials should not forget that the Congress was on its way out, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari said Thursday as he arrived home to a massive welcome.
Nagpur, Jan 24 (IANS) Income tax officials should not forget that the Congress was on its way out, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari said Thursday as he arrived home to a massive welcome.
Nagpur, Jan 24 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, who was given a rousing reception on his arrival in Nagpur on Thursday, described the charges against him as a conspiracy by the Congress-led UPA Government, and threatened to sort out the income tax officials involved in conducting raids on his firms.
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) With a severe drought looming over parts of the state, Maharashtra has spent Rs.4.14 billion to combat the situation, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Wednesday.
London, Jan 23(ANI): Indian batsman Virat Kohli believes Joe Root is going to have a bright future with the England team after getting impressed by the Yorkshire batsman's temperament during their ongoing series.
Nagpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Police Sunday killed six Maoists in a shootout in a forested area in Gadchiroli district, an official said.
Nagpur, Jan.20 (ANI): At least six Naxals, including two women cadres, have been killed in an encounter with paramilitary security forces early on Sunday morning.
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) With the next monsoon six months away and large parts of Maharashtra already reeling under drought-like conditions, a minister Wednesday mooted compulsory rainwater harvesting to combat the crisis.
Nagpur, Jan 16 (IANS) As debt-ridden farmers continue to kill themselves in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region due to "government apathy", a Parsi couple from Mumbai has provided a healing touch to around 25 widows and their children in bringing their broken lives back on track.
Johannesburg, Jan. 13 (ANI): One of the cricketers who testified against disgraced former national cricket captain Hansie Cronje has said he lied to the King Commission of Inquiry into the match-fixing controversy in 2000.
Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) chairman of selectors, John Inverarity has admitted lack of spin bowling talent in the Test squad is a serious issue ahead of team's difficult tour of India next month.
Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) Rs.50,000 as compensation for being kidnapped, taken to Nagpur and raped in captivity for many days. That was what a panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has offered a 13-year-old who came to them with her tale of horror at the hands of a youth from the village.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Versatile actor Paresh Rawal feels film stars have lost their charm owing to extensive marketing and promotions.
London, Dec 29 (ANI): England batsman Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the one-day series against India next month due to family illness.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) It did not take much for the cricket pundits to spot a genius in Sachin Tendulkar after he made his international debut in a Test match in Karachi Nov 15, 1989. He was 16 then. More than two decades later, he has gone on to become one of the greatest batsman the world will ever see.
Nagpur, Dec 23 (IANS) Thousands of the poor and tribals will Wednesday march to the collector's office in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district to protest the denial of food security to over a lakh of downtrodden (below poverty line) BPL families, an activist said here Sunday.
Nagpur, Dec 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Friday announced plans for a metro rail for the state's second capital, Nagpur, known as Orange City for its luscious varieties of oranges, besides other major projects to boost development in the region.
Pune, Dec 19 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday refused to take questions on the split-captaincy as proposed by some former greats saying he wants to focus on the Twenty20 game against England slated for Thursday.
London, Dec 19(ANI): England has rested Jonathan Trott and James Anderson from the one-day international series against India as part of their rotation policy with Chris Woakes, of Warwickshire, and Somerset's Jos Buttler replacing them in the squad.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) If a slumdog can be a millionaire why can't he be a star footballer?
Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar must be regretting his "blunder" of not calling it a day in March 2011 when India won the Cricket World Cup, said a leading Pakistani daily Tuesday.
Dubai, Dec 17 (IANS) England's first Test series win in India since 1984-85 has helped them consolidate their second position on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship table.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) England scripted their first series win in India since 1984-85 after the fourth and final cricket Test ended in a dull draw at the VCA Stadium here Monday.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said England deserved the series win after the fourth and final cricket Test ended in a drab draw here Monday.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) Blinking first, the Maharashtra government Monday agreed to set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the allegations of corruption in the state irrigation department.
New Delhi, Dec 17(ANI): England middle-order batsmen Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell scored fighting centuries against India on the last day of the final Test match in Nagpur, helpinh the touring team draw the match and also giving them their first Test series win in the country in 28 years.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at stumps on the fifth day of the fourth and final cricket Test match between India and England at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, here Monday:
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) The fourth and final cricket Test here ended in a drab draw Monday giving England their first series win in India since 1984-85.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) England inched closer to winning their first series in India since 1984-85 by stretching their lead to 314 runs at tea on day five of the fourth and final cricket Test here Monday.
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fifth day of the fourth and final cricket Test match between India and England at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, here Monday:
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at stumps on the fifth day of the fourth and final cricket Test match between India and England at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, here Monday:
Nagpur, Dec 17 (IANS) England opened up a huge lead of 244 runs as they scored 240 for three in the second innings against India on the fifth day of the final cricket Test at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, here Monday.
London, Dec 17(ANI): Former England batsman Michael Vaughan has claimed India Test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni should be given a free hand to overcome team's miserable run of form in Test cricket, and added the skipper should work on changing the mentality of the young players in the team.
London, Dec 17(ANI): India's reluctance to use the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) technology has infuriated touring England team following number of debatable decisions in the ongoing Test series.
Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) Jonathan Trott scored an unbeaten 66 Sunday to help England reach 161 for three at stumps on the fourth day of the fourth cricket Test, making it difficult for India to force a result in the game and level the series.
Nagpur, Dec.16 (ANI): England on Sunday appeared to be inching closer to achieving its dream of a historic series victory against India on Indian soil after nearly three decades, with their middle order batsmen digging in to keep host team bowlers at bay, while at the same time adding crucial runs in their second innings.
Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) England were 161 for three in their second innings and led by 165 runs at stumps on day four of the fourth and final cricket Test at the VCA Stadium here Sunday.
Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) England were 81 for two in their second innings at tea, leading India by 85 runs on day four of the fourth and final cricket Test at the VCA Stadium here Sunday.
Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) England lead India by 21 runs at lunch after the hosts declared at 326/9 on the fourth day of the fourth and final cricket Test match here at the VCA Stadium Sunday.
Nagpur, Dec 16 (IANS) England were 17/0 in their second innings at lunch, leading by 21 runs, on the fourth day of the fourth and final cricket Test against India at the VCA Stadium here Sunday.
London, Dec 15(ANI): A fighting fifth-wicket stand of 198 between India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli on day three of the Nagpur Test has kept the host nation in the match as well as the series.
Nagpur, Dec 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil Friday said that the government plans to recruit 63,000 policemen throughout the state in the next five years.
London, Dec 14(ANI): Fast bowler James Anderson took three wickets on day two of the final Test match in Nagpur to leave India reeling at 87/4 at stumps in reply to England's first innings total of 330.
Nagpur, Dec 14 (IANS) India have a huge battle on hand in the fourth and last Test, having been reduced to 87 for four against England's first-innings score of 330 at the close of the second day's play here Friday.
Nagpur, Dec 14 (IANS) India were 87/4 at the close of play on the second day of the fourth and final cricket Test against England here at the VCA Stadium Friday.
