Nagpur Headlines: Major Civic & Political Updates Today
Stay ahead with the latest from Nagpur! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 16, 2025.
Stay ahead with the latest from Nagpur! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 16, 2025.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches ₹150 crore cement concrete projects for Zero Mile & Central Avenue in Nagpur, promising durable roads, modern footpaths, and cycle tracks for a future-proof city.
Nagpur faces a surge in 'digital arrest' cyber frauds, with 14 cases and Rs 6 crore lost. Police recover Rs 65 lakh, arrest 6. Learn how to stay safe from virtual extortion.
As Nagpur gears up for civic body elections, the political landscape is dominated by BJP and Congress, with BSP playing a crucial vote-share role. Get the inside story on alliances, strategies, and key predictions from party leaders.
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
A drone conducted aerial surveillance over a sensitive Solar Group defence plant in Nagpur. Police have filed a case and intensified security. Explore the full story and its implications for national security.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a massive development roadmap for Nagpur, including a new agriculture college, airport flyover, and city-wide upgrades. Read the full plan here.
The 12th Nagpur Wine & Food Festival concluded successfully, highlighting local wines, workshops, and a growing culture of mindful appreciation. Discover the region's spirited new tradition.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary sets March 2026 deadline for APSPDCL to install 2 kW solar systems for 7.48 lakh SC/ST homes and 21 lakh BC households. Read about the state's green energy roadmap.
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India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Ancient Chinese records of a 709 BCE solar eclipse are helping scientists measure changes in Earth's rotation and solar cycles. Discover how meticulous observations from millennia ago power today's astrophysics.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs solar systems on all govt buildings & fast-tracks PM Suryaghar Yojana. State targets 2.22 lakh rooftop installations by 2027. Details inside.
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
India achieves its highest-ever annual clean energy capacity addition of 31.25 GW, led by solar power. Minister Pralhad Joshi unveils new initiatives for Odisha, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in the global renewable surge.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs installation of rooftop solar on all state buildings. The move aims for 24,000 MW power in 7 years and 2.22 lakh solar installations by 2027.
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation intensifies its road asphalting drive, targeting 53km by year-end. 10km across four zones already completed. Details on zones, progress, and daily output inside.
Kolkata's Websol Energy partners with US-based Linton Crystal to explore manufacturing solar PV ingots & wafers in India, boosting domestic solar supply chain.
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary directs officials to remove hurdles for PM Surya Ghar Yojana after poor public response. Only 900 enrolments recorded so far. Read more.
Nagpur's air connectivity crippled as IndiGo cancels 11 flights, grounding nearly half its fleet. Passengers stranded, fares on other airlines hit Rs 50,000. Read the full story of the travel chaos.
A newly installed height barrier at Nagpur's Shaheed Gowari Flyover was destroyed by a speeding truck, marking the fifth such incident. The PWD expresses frustration as public money worth lakhs is wasted. Read more.
Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke submitted a memorandum to the municipal commissioner against OCW's inflated water bills, demanding immediate correction and transparency.
A 12-year-old girl and her brother died after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Nagpur. Their grandfather was seriously injured. The driver has been arrested.
Uttar Pradesh achieves a historic milestone in solar energy under CM Yogi Adityanath, powering 1.4 crore households and reducing carbon emissions by 1.2 crore tonnes. Discover how the state is leading India's green revolution.
Nagpur's municipal council elections saw residents in fringe areas like Wadi and Wanadongri turn polling day into a festival of democracy. Read how tea stalls became debate hubs as civic issues took center stage.
Nagpur Division of Central Railway reports massive freight growth in November 2025, with iron ore up 383% and clinker seeing a 49,707% surge. Total revenue reached ₹359.94 crore. Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Nagpur on December 7 for the 'Hindi Ki Chadar' event marking 350 years of Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom. CM Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari will also attend. Details inside.
Two separate hit-and-run incidents in Nagpur claim three lives. Police register cases under IPC and BNS sections. Investigations are ongoing to trace the absconding drivers.