The inauguration of Krantisurya Veer Birsa Munda Memorial at Malakanpur became a powerful symbol of tribal pride, awareness, and development. The event emphasized the protection of land, forests, and water while inspiring collective growth and social unity within the Adivasi community.
Gondia District Collector Prajit Nair urged entrepreneurs to focus on producing quality products and boosting exports to generate employment and strengthen the district’s economy. Speaking at the Maha Export Ignite Convention 2026, he highlighted the export potential of forest produce, fisheries, and processed goods beyond rice.
The expansion of the Navegaon–Nagzira buffer zone has created confusion and anxiety among tribal villages in Sakoli Arjuni taluka. Locals fear restrictions on traditional livelihoods such as forest produce collection, grazing, and farming, prompting demands for clarity, dialogue, and written assurance from the administration.
A three-day Farmer Training Camp was inaugurated in Goregaon Taluka to promote comprehensive development of farmers and livestock owners. Organized by the Animal Husbandry Department of Panchayat Samiti Goregaon, the program focuses on modern animal husbandry practices, dairy business opportunities, animal health management, and sustainable farming methods.
Under the Mukhyamantri Samruddh Panchayat Raj Abhiyan, Gondia Zilla Parishad CEO M. Muruganantham directed the organization of special village-level camps focusing on anemia screening for women, citizen participation, employment generation, and holistic rural development.
Under the Dadalora Police Khidki Yojana, Gondia District Police facilitated free cataract surgeries for 48 patients from the remote Ghotangav area. With support from Shalinitai Meghe Hospital and Rotary Club Nagpur South East, the initiative restored vision and brought hope to tribal communities lacking access to healthcare.
A shocking incident in Gadchiroli’s remote Ropinnagatta left four children orphaned after a husband, suspecting his wife’s character, brutally murdered her by crushing her head on a stone and then took his own life by consuming poison. The tragic loss has left the children’s 80-year-old grandfather responsible for their care.
Boat tourism at Navegaonbandh has been shut down for the past three years due to the absence of insurance, resulting in a revenue loss of nearly ₹40–50 lakh and leaving 11 trained local youths unemployed. Administrative negligence and lack of coordination between forest authorities and management committees have severely impacted tourism and livelihoods.
A tragic incident from Padampur village in Deori taluka has come to light, where a 56-year-old man lost his life after drowning in a water-filled murum pit near the village. The incident has left the entire village in shock and mourning.
Sub-Divisional Officer Kavita Gaikwad displayed exceptional humanity by using her official vehicle to rush two seriously injured accident victims to a nearby rural hospital, proving that sensitive administration can truly save lives.
