Crop damage caused by irregular rainfall and water scarcity has affected 121,484 farmers across 39,984.27 hectares in Gondia district. The district administration has sought ₹57.87 crore in government assistance to support affected farmers and help them manage upcoming agricultural expenses.
BJP candidate Kaustubh Gawade won the Pune Division Teachers’ Constituency election with 23,117 votes, defeating Shiv Sena-backed independent candidate Sachin Sanap, who secured 16,347 votes. After 28 rounds of counting, Sanap conceded defeat before the official announcement.
Congress candidate Abhijit Vanjari overturned BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale’s first-preference lead in the Nagpur Graduate Constituency election. Second-preference votes transferred from independent candidate Nitesh Karale played a crucial role, while celebrations and political slogans intensified outside the counting centre.
Congress candidate Abhijit Vanjari has won the Nagpur Division Graduate Constituency election with 67,231 votes, defeating BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale, who secured 63,960 votes. The result was declared after more than 41 hours of preference-based counting and transfer rounds.
Dr. Pratapsinh Vedprakash Patil of the NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar Party won the Aurangabad Division Graduate Constituency election by 18,124 votes. He secured 85,876 votes against Satish Chavan’s 67,752 after preference-based counting and transfer of votes.
Unseasonal rain on October 28 and 29 has affected paddy farmers in Goregaon, damaging harvested crop bundles left in fields. Zilla Parishad office-bearer Dr. Laxman Bhagat and former member Kushan Ghasale visited affected farms and assured follow-up for relief under government rules.
Gondia Zilla Parishad officials have urged all Gram Panchayats to achieve 100% tax collection and celebrate a tax-free Diwali. During a surprise visit to Bote Gram Panchayat, officials emphasised daily household visits, coordinated collection teams and stronger local revenue.
Unseasonal rain on October 28 and 29 has reportedly damaged harvested paddy kept in fields across the Goregaon area of Gondia district. Zilla Parishad finance and works committee chairperson Dr. Laxman Bhagat inspected affected fields and assured farmers that efforts would be made to document losses and pursue eligible government assistance.
Gondia Zilla Parishad official Madhukar Wasnik has urged all Gram Panchayats to achieve 100% tax collection and celebrate a tax-free Diwali. A district-level committee visited Bote Gram Panchayat, while local teams were encouraged to conduct daily household visits to improve collections.
Chartered Accountant Sunil Chawla donated blood after learning that a three-month-old girl admitted to Gangabai Women’s Hospital in Gondia needed B-positive blood and platelets. The timely response highlights the importance of voluntary blood donation and community support.
