Nashik: News
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
14 Mar 2024
Lok SabhaRahul Gandhi unveils Congress' five-point plan for farmers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a five-point "Kisan Nyay" guarantee aimed at addressing farmers' concerns.
12 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi begins 11-day 'special anushthan' ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday, that with just 11 days left for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir, he is starting a special "anushthan" (penances).
29 Jul 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 6 killed, 20 injured after 2 buses collide
At least six people were killed and 20 others sustained injuries after two private buses collided in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra early on Saturday, reported PTI.
05 May 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Villagers fetch water from 70-feet well, risk lives daily
Residents of Gangodwari village in Peth Taluka in Maharashtra's Nashik district are forced to descend into a 70-feet deep well to fetch water amid a water crisis that has been ongoing for over a decade, reported ANI.
13 Jan 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 10 die in bus-truck collision on Nashik-Shirdi highway
At least ten people, including kids, died after the bus they were traveling in collided with a truck on Friday on the Nashik-Shirdi highway in Maharashtra.
08 Oct 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Bus catches fire after collision, 11 dead, 38 injured
At least 11 people died and 38 injured when a private luxury bus caught fire after hitting a trailer truck carrying diesel on Aurangabad Road in Nashik of Maharashtra early morning on Saturday.
07 Sep 2022
Mumbai5 things to bring home from your trip to Maharashtra
Brimming with a rich history and cultural heritage that dates back a hundred years, Maharashtra houses some of the major cities, hill stations, and coastal towns of the country.
03 Apr 2022
Indian Railways10 coaches of LTT-Jaynagar Express derail near Nashik
At least ten coaches of the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Jaynagar Antyodaya Express (11061) Express train derailed on the downline between Lahavit and Devlali in Nashik, Maharashtra, on Sunday afternoon, ANI reported.
19 Aug 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Medical student dies in college; parents allege foul play
On Wednesday, the parents of a medical student in Maharashtra alleged that their son died in suspicious circumstances in his college located in the Adgaon area of Nashik two days ago.
03 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaToddler suffering from genetic disorder receives life-saving injection for free
The upcoming second birthday of Shivraj Daware, who hails from Nashik in Maharashtra, will be very special for his parents who claimed that the toddler, suffering from a rare genetic disorder, had become the first such patient from India who was given a Rs. 16 crore life-saving injection by a US firm for free.
06 Jul 2021
Train AccidentGas-tanker hits railway tracks suffering tire burst; major accident averted
An empty gas truck veered off from the Mumbai-Nashik National Highway after suffering a tire burst and came on the parallel railway tracks on Monday evening, forcing the suspension of traffic on the Kasara-Kalyan section which resulted in holding up of some long-distance and suburban trains for almost two hours, officials said.
21 Apr 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: 22 dead after oxygen tank leaks outside Nashik hospital
Twenty-two people died after an oxygen tanker leaked outside a hospital in Nashik, Maharashtra today, causing the supply of oxygen to be halted there for around 30 minutes, reports said.
31 Mar 2021
IndiaNashik imposes entry fee for markets to contain coronavirus surge
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Nashik, the district authorities have imposed fresh restrictions on market areas to prevent them from getting overcrowded.
09 Mar 2021
MaharashtraWeekend lockdown imposed in Nashik as COVID-19 cases rise
The Nashik district administration has imposed a weekend lockdown along with several restrictions starting today keeping in mind the rising coronavirus cases there.
17 Feb 2021
GorakhpurMany cities now want low-cost Metro Lite, Metro Neo: Report
Several cities in India are reportedly considering cheaper alternatives to the Metro rail.
24 Jan 2021
MumbaiNashik farmers march to Mumbai for anti-farm law rally
Over 1,200 farmers from Maharashtra's Nashik headed to state capital Mumbai on Saturday in protest against the central government's new agricultural laws.
14 Oct 2020
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)NCP leader Sanjay Shinde burnt alive as car catches fire
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sanjay Shinde died on Tuesday afternoon after his car caught fire in Maharashtra's Nashik district.
19 Aug 2020
Mahindra MarazzoBS6 Mahindra Marazzo MPV to be launched soon; production underway
After an unexpected delay due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown, Mahindra and Mahindra has started the production of the Marazzo MPV at its Nashik plant.
12 Jun 2020
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar launches online health system for Nashik City Police
In his latest endeavor to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has teamed up with the Nashik City Police to launch a centralized online health system for the cops.
18 May 2019
Crime Against WomenOlympic rower Dattu Bhokanal booked after wife alleges harassment, cheating
Olympic rowing champion Dattu Baban Bhokanal has landed in trouble after he was booked on charges of alleged physical and mental harassment, and dowry demands, leveled by his wife.
01 Mar 2019
IndiaMilitary honors, 21-gun salute for IAF pilot killed in chopper-crash
The funeral of 33-year-old Indian Air Force Squadron Leader, Ninad Mandavgane, who was killed in the Mi-17 chopper crash in Jammu & Kashmir's Budgam district on 27 February, was held in Maharashtra's Nashik with full military honors on Friday.
02 Feb 2019
ChennaiLeopard cub seized from passenger's luggage at Chennai airport
In a bizarre news, a leopard cub has been recovered from the luggage of a passenger who arrived from Thailand at Chennai International Airport on Saturday.
26 Jan 2019
LeopardFive injured after leopard attacks Nashik locality; captured hours later
On Friday morning, panic and fear gripped the residents of a Nashik locality after a fully grown male leopard entered an upmarket area and went on an attacking spree.
24 Jan 2019
MumbaiHow kids in Mumbai are trained to steal mobile phones
When four minors, aged 13-17, were arrested last week in Mumbai for stealing mobile phones, their revelations were rather interesting.
03 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiFarmer, earns Rs. 1,064 by selling onions, gives to Modi
A farmer from Maharashtra's Nashik district has sent Rs. 1,064, which he earned by selling 750 kgs of onions, to PM Narendra Modi as a sign of protest.
23 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaConflicts over water on rise in Maharashtra, said experts
Issues of unequal distribution, lack of planning, political interference and growing demand for water were giving rise to disputes among the different regions of Maharashtra, according to experts.
17 Nov 2018
CyclingThis doctor covered Kashmir-Kanyakumari in just 10 days, 11 hours!
A Nashik-based doctor has completed a cycle tour between Kashmir and Kanyakumari, covering a distance of 3,850 km in just 10 days and 11 hours, said Nashik Cyclists Foundation.
30 Sep 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Family disposes of 2-day-old infant's body in plastic bag
A poor family from Maharashtra's Nashik district has allegedly disposed of the body of a two-day-old infant in a plastic bag instead of carrying out the last rites, police said today.
18 Sep 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man killed for refusing to withdraw daughter's molestation case
A 55-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by seven people in Maharashtra's Nashik after he refused to withdraw a molestation case lodged by his daughter against one of them.
09 Sep 2018
Railway Protection ForceNashik: Gold smuggled from UAE seized in train, 3 held
Gold worth over Rs. 23 lakh, smuggled in from UAE and being transported in a train, was seized at Igatpuri railway station near Nashik in Maharashtra on Saturday and three persons were arrested in this connection.
28 Aug 2018
Maharashtra53-year-old Nashik Police Commissioner completes Ironman triathlon in France
Nashik Police Commissioner Ravinderkumar Singhal has successfully completed the Ironman triathlon which involves a set of physically grueling activities.
17 Aug 2018
AhmedabadAir Deccan to launch flight services to Ahmedabad from Nashik
Scheduled commuter airline Air Deccan today said it is planning to launch flight services to Ahmedabad (Gujarat) from Nashik (Maharashtra) as part of its strategy to connect smaller cities with business hubs.
09 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Woman, set on fire by mother's lover, dies
A 19-year-old woman, Priti Shendge, who suffered 80% burn injuries when a man set her, her 9-month-old daughter Siddhi, and mother Sangita Devre (40) on fire four days ago in Nashik in Maharashtra, has died, police today said.
06 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Man sets afire 40-year-old-woman, her two kin; one dies
A man allegedly set ablaze a 40-year-old woman, with whom he was having an extramarital affair in Maharashtra's Nashik today.
01 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Lover stabs woman to death for refusing to marry
A 28-year-old man, Suraj Chavan, was arrested in Maharashtra's Nashik district for allegedly stabbing to death a 21-year-old woman after she refused to marry him.
19 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 4 get judicial-custody for playing loud music in silence-zone
A court in Satana in Maharashtra's Nashik district has remanded a music band owner and its three members, in 7 days judicial custody for playing loud music in a silence zone.
14 Jul 2018
MaharashtraSambhaji Bhide in trouble for his 'mangoes for sons' remark
Controversial Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide has been found guilty of violating the law with his "mangoes for sons" remarks and will be dragged to court by the Nashik civic body.
27 Jun 2018
Indian Air ForceSukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik; both pilots safe
A Sukhoi aircraft, awaiting induction in the Indian Air Force, crashed near Maharashtra's Nashik city today morning.
25 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra Legislative Council polls: Voting underway in four seats
Elections are being held today for the Mumbai Graduates', Mumbai Teachers', Konkan Graduates' and Nashik Teachers' constituencies of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
17 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Imprisoned farmers also got benefits of loan waiver scheme
The Maharashtra Government's mega loan waiver scheme has benefited even imprisoned farmers, said an official.
16 Jun 2018
MaharashtraNashik: 'Harassed' over loan repayment, couple commits suicide
A couple allegedly committed suicide at their residence in Ambad locality in Nashik, due to "harassment" by five moneylenders.
09 Jun 2018
MaharashtraDepressed over low score in Class-10, Nashik girl kills self
Apparently not satisfied with her Class 10 marks, a 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide in Nashik.
04 Jun 2018
IndiaNashik: Heavy pre-monsoon showers kill five; damage crops, houses
Five people were killed in two separate rain-related incidents as pre-monsoon showers accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning hit the Nashik division over the weekend, the police said.
28 May 2018
MumbaiNashik doctor removes whopping 4,100 gallstones after intense 4-hr surgery
Setting a record of sorts, a Nashik-based surgeon removed a whopping 4,100 gallstones from a man's gallbladder after a tough four-hour operation.
30 Apr 2018
India3-year-old girl dies after falling in pot of hot sugar-syrup
A three-year-old girl died after falling into a cauldron of hot sugar syrup in Nashik, the police said.
07 Apr 2018
India'Delay in reporting rape doesn't mean the woman is lying'
In a judgement that could boost the morale of countless women across India, the Bombay High Court has ruled that delay in immediate reporting of a sexual assault doesn't mean the victim is lying.
20 Oct 2017
iOSRBI refuses to provide information on fake currency, printing defects
The RBI has said it had processed 9,711.62mn demonetized Rs. 500 notes and 4,709.72mn Rs. 1,000 notes till August.
25 May 2017
MaharashtraMaharashtra minister Girish Mahajan seen at Dawood Ibrahim's relative's wedding
Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan, reportedly a close aide of CM Devendra Fadnavis, was recently spotted at the wedding of gangster Dawood Ibrahim's wife's niece in Nashik.
