An Assistant Agriculture Officer from Salekasa in Gondia district was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a ₹5,000 bribe for facilitating PMKSY subsidy approval for a farmer. The operation exposed corruption within the agriculture department and reinforced ACB’s strict action against bribery.
Tribal leaders have demanded the immediate establishment of a bamboo depot at Mahagaon/Siroli in Arjuni Morgaon taluka, Gondia district, to protect the livelihood of traditional tribal bamboo artisans who are struggling due to the unavailability of bamboo at government rates.
Asian Waterbird Census 2026 was successfully conducted in Gondia district through a joint initiative of Seva Sanstha Gondia and the Forest Department. Bird counting at Parswada, Zilmili, and Chhipiya lakes highlighted the ecological importance of Gondia’s wetlands and the need for continued conservation efforts.
In the Gondia district, alarming data shows that 158 children died in one year, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of local healthcare and government systems. Despite various maternal and child welfare schemes, lack of facilities in rural and tribal regions has prevented essential services from reaching those most in need. Officials warn that without immediate and concrete action, these tragic trends may continue.
The grand inauguration of the Bortola-Sawartola Premier League was held at the helicopter ground in Bortola, Arjuni Morgaon taluka, Gondia district. Zilla Parishad President Laikaram Bhendarkar emphasized the importance of sports in youth development, discipline, and building a positive sporting culture in rural areas.
A tragic incident shook Bhandara district after a student drowned in the Wainganga River while swimming with friends. What began as a casual outing ended in heartbreak, leaving the entire community in shock and mourning.
Gondia district will conduct the Arunodaya Sickle Cell Anemia Special Campaign from January 15 to February 7, 2026, targeting citizens aged 0 to 40. The campaign aims at early detection, free testing, and free distribution of Hydroxyurea medicine to manage sickle cell anemia effectively.
A shocking crime in Chunala, Chandrapur: a drunk husband brutally strangled his pregnant wife to death during a domestic dispute, in what police are calling a case of murder of a pregnant wife. The accused initially tried to mislead authorities by claiming she had committed suicide. The victim was three months pregnant and leaves behind a young daughter. Police have arrested the husband and continue to investigate the case.
Despite the ambitious ‘Magel Tyala Solar Agricultural Pump’ scheme rollout in Bhandara, 1,503 farmers are still waiting for their solar pumps. While the program has installed pumps for 2,272 farmers under the PM Kusum initiative with generous subsidies, delays in administrative approvals and implementation issues have left many applicants in limbo, even after payment and application. The scheme — designed to ensure reliable daytime irrigation using solar energy — promises to free farmers from unreliable power supplies and nighttime irrigation risks, yet a large group continues to wait for fulfillment.
A mysterious space object fall shook the quiet village of Parsoodi in Bhandara district as two burning, stone-like fragments plunged from the sky while children were playing. The unexpected Space Object Fallen in Bhandara ignited local curiosity and alarm. Police have secured the fragments for analysis, and expert scientists from Kolkata are set to investigate whether the debris is meteorite material or satellite remnants. The investigation continues as villagers and authorities await answers to this intriguing celestial event.
