Category: विदर्भ

The much-anticipated Gondia-Indore-Mumbai passenger flight service is set to begin operations from January 15, offering air connectivity between Gondia, Indore and Mumbai five days a week. Star Air has resumed the service after a temporary suspension and bookings are already open online. The new flight route is expected to significantly benefit travellers from Gondia and neighbouring regions in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, fulfilling long-standing demands for direct flights. There is also growing demand for cargo services from Birsi Airport to support local agricultural producers.

A dramatic road incident unfolded near the Murdoli Waghdev Temple in Gondia when a truck loaded with gas cylinders overturned late Saturday afternoon. Due to the possibility of gas leakage, authorities halted traffic in both directions for over two hours as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Emergency teams worked to secure the scene and remove the truck, keeping motorists on edge until the evening.

Security forces scored a decisive success in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency battle as they killed 14 Maoist militants in intense operations along the Sukma-Bijapur border. The encounters marked a major blow to the insurgent network, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb left-wing extremism as the government pushes toward eradicating Maoist violence by early 2026.

Maharashtra government has approved 31 acres of government land for the Gadchiroli Zilla Parishad, a major boost to regional development. The land, spread across Visapur and Sonapur, will be allocated to the local council for public and administrative infrastructure projects without financial burden on the Parishad. Officials believe this move will accelerate stalled initiatives and bring better facilities and services to local communities.

Local residents in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district are raising serious concerns over a sudden expansion of the buffer zone around the Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve. They claim the move effectively diminishes Bhandara district’s importance while elevating Gondia district’s standing, without public consultation or clear maps. Farmers and villagers fear administrative hurdles, loss of livelihood, and unjust restrictions. Civic leaders demand transparent details and immediate re-evaluation of the plan to protect community rights.