Over 9,000 quintals of rice stored at the Food Supply Department warehouse in Lakhandur, Bhandara district, have reportedly gone moldy due to poor storage and negligence. The incident has raised serious concerns about accountability, food security, and potential loss to the public exchequer. Citizens are demanding a high-level inquiry and strict action against those responsible.
Thrilling revelations have emerged in the Chandrapur farmer kidney sale case, where a victim turned agent and another suspect has been arrested from Chandigarh. The investigation has uncovered an international organ trafficking network involving vulnerable farmers exploited into selling kidneys due to crippling debt. Police have detained key suspects and are pursuing others in multiple states, intensifying the probe into this shocking crime.
Massive paddy bonus scam in Gondia has been exposed, revealing that over ₹1.13 crore meant for genuine rice farmers was siphoned off using fake farmer IDs and manipulated land records. Cases have been registered against 28 directors of three cooperative societies after a thorough government probe uncovered the fraud.
A speeding car collided with two motorcycles on the Davki Nallah bridge along NH-253 near Gondia, injuring seven people, including two young children. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victims behind. Local residents alerted police, who are now investigating the hit-and-run case while the injured receive treatment for serious fractures.
Law enforcement has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a shocking case in Chandrapur where a farmer was allegedly forced to sell his kidney amid illegal moneylending and suspected human organ trafficking. The stringent investigation will examine financial records, medical documentation, international links, and the possible involvement of agents or traffickers. Several suspects have already been arrested as authorities dig deeper into this disturbing case.
In Brahmapuri, Maharashtra, a fresh complaint has been filed in a high-profile illegal money lending case involving serious allegations from a local man, Rajkumar Bawane. Bawane claims that after borrowing ₹4 lakh at exorbitant interest and repaying over ₹31 lakh, he faced harassment, threats to his family, and extortion of large sums by the alleged moneylender. The case has drawn police action under illegal money lending laws, and the investigation is now underway. This story highlights the growing concern over predatory lending and community safety.
Elections to 148 Gram Panchayats in Bhandara district likely to be postponed due to ongoing state election processes and administrative delays. Scheduled to expire on January 15, these local polls face a potential delay of six to eight months, possibly pushing elections to after Diwali. Administrative appointments, logistical challenges, and overlapping election schedules have forced the State Election Commission to consider postponement. Continued delays could result in appointed administrators managing local governance until new elections are feasible.
A major accident rocked Nagpur after a water tank burst at a construction site, killing three workers and injuring eight others. The incident has raised serious concerns about construction safety and negligence.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 14: The Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer Dhurandhar continues its sensational run at cinemas, marking another major milestone on its 14th day. Despite a slight slowdown in daily numbers due to the release buzz of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the spy-thriller has now crossed significant box office landmarks — including entry into the ₹450 crore domestic club and surpassing ₹700 crore worldwide. Audiences across India and internationally have responded strongly to this action-packed drama, and industry analysts believe the film is poised for even bigger achievements in its theatrical journey.
Revenue officers and employees statewide have called off their strike following detailed talks with Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. After lengthy discussions addressing key issues like suspensions and other demands, unions agreed to withdraw the protest, as government assurances suggested positive action ahead. A new structural reform for the revenue department is now under consideration to improve future operations and employee welfare.
