The decision to shift the NNTR headquarters from Sakoli to Gondia has sparked political unrest in Sakoli. Local leaders allege that the move is a deliberate attempt to reduce Sakoli’s political importance, while party leaders claim it is a strategic and administrative decision. The issue has now become a major point of debate ahead of upcoming elections.
A major kidney trafficking racket based out of Trichy, Tamil Nadu, reportedly charged up to ₹80 lakh for each organ while paying donors a fraction of that amount. Two reputed doctors have come under suspicion, with one arrested and another absconding. The pan-India investigation uncovered hundreds of illegal transplants involving brokers, agents, and hospitals, with millions of rupees amassed. Police efforts continue to trace all accomplices and expose the full breadth of the network.
Chandrapur district, known worldwide for the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has become the top hotspot in India for human-wildlife conflict in 2025. In the span of a year, 47 people lost their lives due to attacks by wild animals, alongside the deaths of 12 tigers and 5 leopards. Escalating encounters between humans and wildlife, driven by expanding settlements near forests and insufficient preventive measures, have made Chandrapur a grim example of the urgent need for stronger conflict mitigation strategies.
In a dramatic turn of events in Nagpur political circles, a former BJP mayor’s wife will campaign against her husband after a dispute over ticket distribution. Former mayor Archana Dehankar has distanced herself from her husband, who rebelled after being denied a ticket by the party. Highlighting internal party friction, she has moved to her brother’s home and pledged to campaign for the BJP, refusing to support her husband’s independent bid. This unusual family and political clash sheds light on rising dissent within the party over ticket decisions and internal revolt.
A shocking murder case from Gadchiroli has surfaced where a wife, along with her lover, allegedly killed her husband in a pre-planned conspiracy. Initially portrayed as a natural death, the crime was exposed when police found drops of blood at the scene, leading to a full investigation that revealed betrayal, an illicit affair, and a cold-blooded murder.
Students and parents in Gondia staged a sit-in protest demanding the removal of a school principal over alleged misappropriation of PM SHRI scheme funds. Protesters have called for an immediate inquiry, claiming that funds meant for infrastructure and educational development were not properly utilized. The issue has sparked widespread concern within the education department.
The Shalarth ID scam has sent shockwaves through the education system in Bhandara, emerging as one of the biggest education frauds in Maharashtra. Originally designed as a digital payroll and personnel system for teachers and staff, the Shalarth platform was allegedly manipulated to create thousands of bogus Shalarth IDs. These fake identities were used to draw salaries worth crores of rupees, causing widespread administrative chaos and severely damaging trust in the education department. Investigations by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) have already led to multiple arrests, including senior education officials, and ongoing probes suggest the scam could involve hundreds of fake appointments and large-scale financial irregularities.
Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Chandrashekhar Pakhmode, widely respected for bringing thousands of patients back from the brink of death, passed away on December 31, 2025, due to a sudden heart attack. His untimely demise at the age of 55 has left both the medical community and the city of Nagpur in deep mourning. A pillar of neurosurgical care and compassionate healing, Dr. Pakhmode’s legacy will be remembered for his clinical excellence and profound impact on countless lives.
A major “Local quota scam in Tadoba Safari” has been uncovered in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district after forest officials detected fraudulent bookings misusing the quota reserved for local residents. The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) forest department identified that agents and intermediaries were using fake Aadhaar cards to book seven cruiser safari seats meant exclusively for locals, deceiving both the government and genuine citizens. During a routine check on the morning safari on December 25, stark discrepancies were found in several tourists’ identification documents, with some visitors even refusing to present IDs. The forest department has registered a fraud case against the agents at Durgapur Police Station and vowed stricter entry inspections ahead.
A tense situation unfolded in Gadchiroli when a leopard accidentally got trapped inside the bathroom of a residential house. Panic gripped the village as forest officials launched a careful rescue operation. After hours of effort, the leopard was safely tranquilized, rescued, and released back into the जंगल, preventing any loss of life. The incident highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict in forest-adjacent areas.
