Nashik Civic Polls Focus on Godavari, Basic Facilities
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Nashik police ramps up security with 1,800 home guards and 900 personnel for NMC elections. Key areas like Cidco and Panchavati under strict watch. Read for full bandobast details.
Nashik RTO registered 1.42 lakh vehicles in 2025, an 18% increase. E-vehicle registrations rose by 27%, highlighting a shift in commuter preference. Read more about the city's transport trends.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed confidence in the alliance's victory in Nashik Municipal Corporation polls on Jan 15, predicting a Shiv Sena mayor. Read about the campaign road show and key promises.
A tragic head-on collision between an SUV and an MUV near Chachadgaon toll naka on Nashik-Peth highway claims four lives, including a woman. Eight others, including three young girls, are injured. Read the full report.
Nashik's ambitious Neo Metro project, approved in 2019, remains stalled despite a Rs 2,092-crore budget allocation. Maha Metro now explores global alternatives as the original plan is nearly shelved. Read more.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticizes Maharashtra govt for not appointing a guardian minister for Nashik despite four cabinet ministers from district. He alleges corruption risk in Kumbh works ahead of Jan 15 polls.
Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15 see intense triangular contests. Former mayors & deputy mayors battle in key wards. Get the full list of high-profile clashes.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Mhasrul police arrest a 19-year-old and his 38-year-old uncle for allegedly murdering a 23-year-old man in Nashik. The incident sparked retaliatory violence. Full details inside.
Nashik police heighten security across the city to prevent clashes between candidates and supporters during NMC election campaigning. 380 anti-social elements externed as a preventive measure.
Nashik Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees only two direct fights, with 18 triangular contests and over 100 wards with 4+ candidates. Key vote splits could decide results.
BJP leader Girish Mahajan predicts victory in 10 major municipal corporations, including Nashik, in the Jan 15 polls. He claims the MVA alliance has lost relevance, as a former MNS corporator joins the BJP.
Over 25 relatives of prominent politicians are contesting the Jan 15 Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, turning the polls into a major display of political legacy. Key battles include cousin vs cousin face-offs.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan announces a ban on assigning official posts to relatives of party MLAs and MPs in municipal corporations, addressing ticket distribution issues and internal party concerns. Read the full story.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demands cancellation of 68 unopposed civic poll wins, calling it a 'robbery' of Gen Z's voting rights. He alleges misuse of power and threats to candidates.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
Sarkarwada police register a case against a Nashik couple for operating an unlicensed skin care clinic on College Road. The clinic was run without medical qualifications or permissions. Read the full details.
19 candidates from BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and ISLAM elected unopposed across Nashik division municipal corporations. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will see a fierce triangular contest for all 122 seats. Get the full breakdown.
Nashik Municipal Corporation's amnesty scheme recovers Rs 66 crore from 86,000 defaulters, boosting total property tax collection to Rs 208 crore. Officials confident of meeting Rs 275 crore annual target. Read more.
Over 200 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation employees face disciplinary action for missing compulsory election training. NMMC issues strict warning to ensure smooth civic polls.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Eight candidates from BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena are set to be elected unopposed in Jalgaon, Dhule, and Ahilyanagar municipal corporation elections. Key details on withdrawals and disqualifications ahead of the January 15 polls.
BJP's Nashik city chief Sunil Kedar faced a gherao by furious party workers over mismanagement in distributing nomination forms. Senior members allege sidelining. Details inside.
Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri inspected the 4.3-km Trimbak Road upgrade, a vital devotee corridor for Simhastha 2027. The project aims for smooth traffic flow and enhanced safety ahead of the mega event.
Stay ahead with the latest Nashik news for January 1, 2026. Get crucial updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Vimannagar residents demand action on encroachments, water, noise pollution, and road digging from PMC poll candidates. Their vote hinges on written commitments with timelines.
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
Nashik Airport's international cargo operations surge 2.5 times in 2025, driven by exports of grapes, engineering goods, and new pharma shipments. Discover how it's becoming a key export hub.