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The Agriculture Department and ATMA organised a farmer guidance programme in Washim under the Sheti Vachva campaign. Experts discussed climate-resilient farming, oilseed production, soil health cards, balanced fertiliser use, zero-tillage practices, digital agriculture services and soybean seed storage to promote sustainable and cost-effective farming.

Shobha Shukla and international civil society representatives are calling for a binding global treaty to protect older people’s human rights. Discussions highlight ageism, gaps in health access, limited policy representation and the need for governments to ensure dignity, equality, social protection and meaningful participation in decisions.

The South East Central Railway’s Nagpur Division completed the launch of a 48-metre bow-string girder at level crossing 515 on the Gondia–Kachewani section. Track renewals, turnout maintenance, machine-based tamping and sleeper replacement were also completed to support infrastructure reliability and railway safety.

A trailer rammed into an Eicher truck near the Saundad railway crossing flyover in Sadak Arjuni at around 4 a.m. on October 24, causing the truck to overturn. Both drivers were injured, with the trailer driver reportedly suffering a serious leg fracture and being referred to Gondia for further treatment.