Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant commits to protecting Nashik's Tapovan greenery, denies any proposal for an industrial expo centre there. Read his full statement and the controversy over 1,700 trees.
Explore 10 lesser-known facts about the Godavari River, India's second longest river known as Dakshin Ganga. Discover its history, cultural significance, and ecological importance.
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.
Plans to cut trees for Simhastha Kumbh Mela's sadhugram in Nashik's Tapovan ignite a political storm before Jan 15 NMC elections. BJP faces heat as allies, opposition unite with activists. Read more.
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.
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.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
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.
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.
The 44-day Magh Mela 2026 has commenced at Prayagraj's Sangam. Over 21.5 lakh devotees took the holy dip on Paush Purnima. Explore the spiritual gathering's key dates and massive arrangements.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela sees massive 32 lakh+ footfall on Day 1, signaling a tourism boom. UP aims to leverage UNESCO heritage status to make Sangam city a top global spiritual destination. Read more.
Nitin Gautam of Ganga Sabha urges a ban on non-Hindus in Haridwar's Kumbh Mela area, citing security and sanctity. Read the full story on the controversial demand.
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.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
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.
Prayagraj mela administration establishes a 950-bigha township, Prayagwal Nagar, for devotees undertaking the 12-year kalpavas vow after Maha Kumbh 2025. Special arrangements include tents and bonfires for elderly pilgrims.
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.
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.
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.
Ahead of Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15, BJP drops 34 former corporators, fields 22 defectors from rival parties. Party focuses on 'winnability' to target 100+ seats.
The addition of two lanes to Nashik's Rane Nagar underpass on the Mumbai-Agra highway faces a one-month delay. NHAI officials aim for a January end completion to ease traffic snarls.
Nashik's Kumbh Mela Authority proposes merging the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan's centenary with Simhastha Kumbh to boost cultural exchange. Read how this fusion aims to transform the event.