Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur

Assistant Editor at The Times of India

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Gadkari calls key meet at NMC HQ today as city battles water woes, firefighting gaps

5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

NewsCity Newsnagpur NewsGadkari calls key meet at NMC HQ today as city battles water woes, firefighting gapsTrendingNagpur: With the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) functioning virtually in auto-pilot mode since March 2022, when the general body was dissolved, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has convened a crucial review meeting on Saturday at NMC headquarters, Civil Lines, starting at 6.30pm.
NMC Rolls Out Rs3L Sports Grant, Rs500 Monthly Allowance for Disabled

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

NewsCity Newsnagpur NewsNMC Rolls Out Rs3L Sports Grant, Rs500 Monthly Allowance for DisabledTrendingNagpur: After announcing an annual aid of ₹4,000 to schoolgirls under ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has now introduced a dual welfare initiative aimed at supporting differently-abled residents.
Teen Nal Chowk Abuzz with Mock Drill as NMC Targets Congested Areas Amid Surge in Fire Calls

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur: The congested Teen Nal Chowk in Itwari buzzed with flashing sirens, simulated smoke, and firefighters springing into action on Wednesday morning. However, there was no real blaze, and the scene was part of a mock drill conducted by the Fire and Emergency Services Department of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Organised as part of Fire Service Safety Week (April 14–20), the drill aimed to raise awareness about fire preparedness in densely populated urban areas.
Bridge Bottleneck, Not Statue, Triggered 9/23 Deluge: CWPRS

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

NewsCity Newsnagpur NewsBridge Bottleneck, Not Statue, Triggered 9/23 Deluge: CWPRSTrendingNagpur: The Swami Vivekananda Memorial at Ambazari overflow point played no role in the catastrophic flooding that struck Nagpur on September 23, 2023, submerging over 25,000 properties.
Scorched & Uprooted: Raj Nagar Slums Razed In Soaring Mercury

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur: Under the blistering April sun, a young mother cradled her newborn on a footpath across the National Fire Service College (NFSC), trying to shield the infant from the scorching heat. Around her lay household items hastily gathered — utensils, blankets, bags — all that remained of the shanty she called home until Wednesday morning.
NMC town planning dept nets record Rs414.52 cr revenue

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)'s town planning department achieved a milestone by generating its highest-ever revenue of Rs414.52 crore in 2024-25 financial year. This record income, collected through various fees and premiums, marked a huge leap in the department's performance, with a majority of the collections made through online transactions.
Power Tripping Cripples Water Supply in Major City Zones

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur: The water supply has been severely affected in most parts of East, West, and South Nagpur over the past two weeks due to frequent power outages at key Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), drawing sharp criticism from citizens. Despite long-standing promises of a 24x7 water supply by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Orange City Water (OCW), residents have been left struggling even to access drinking water.
NMC Gets Exclusive Access to Sand Ghat for First Time

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

Nagpur: In a first, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) was granted dedicated access to a sand ghat (reti ghat) at Parsheoni, following a request from the Nagpur Mahanagar Palika Contractors' Association. The district administration approved the proposal to allocate the ghat exclusively for civic works under NMC, enabling contractors to mine up to 10,000 brass of sand. Municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari confirmed the development.
No more bumpy rides: NMC implements tough SOPs for road repairs post-digging

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

NewsCity Newsnagpur NewsNo more bumpy rides: NMC implements tough SOPs for road repairs post-diggingTrendingNagpur: Tired of bumpy rides and dug up roads turning into pothole zones? In a move that could bring much-needed relief to citizens, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has rolled out a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure quality road restoration after sewer line excavation under the Amrut 2.0 Pohra River Pollution Abatement project.
MSIDC set to take over auditorium project in south-west Nagpur

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Proshun Chakraborty

NewsCity Newsnagpur NewsMSIDC set to take over auditorium project in south-west NagpurTrendingNagpur: The Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) is set to take over yet another ambitious project from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). The civic body had proposed a state-of-the-art auditorium in the South-West Nagpur Assembly constituency. However, the project will now be executed by the MSIDC.