Category: वार्ता अर्थकारण

Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh’s Gondia branch organised Deep Sandhya, a musical evening at Padmarayan Bapat Lawns in Railtoli. Accompanied by talented singers and musicians, the programme attracted hundreds of music lovers and created a festive cultural atmosphere ahead of Diwali.

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved an amnesty scheme for pending e-challan traffic fines, offering potential relief to vehicle owners. Details regarding eligibility, the amount of concession, payment procedures and implementation dates are yet to be announced.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Rs 5,000 in advance drought relief has reached 73 lakh farmers, with most remaining payments expected shortly. The government also transferred Rs 4,764 crore to 4.86 lakh farmers under the Ahilyadevi Holkar loan waiver scheme.

The Union Cabinet has approved a major change in the Agnipath scheme, offering an additional two-year service period to the 75% of Agniveers who would otherwise exit after four years. They will get another opportunity for regular enrolment, subject to willingness and selection criteria.

The Food and Drug Administration conducted a special food safety drive across Gondia during the festive season. Officials inspected 65 establishments, seized over 4,685 kg of unsafe food worth approximately Rs 10.90 lakh, and suspended nine business licences for violations.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 has added 46 extra weekday services from November 2, increasing daily trips from 291 to 337. During peak hours, the interval between trains has been reduced from 4 minutes 50 seconds to 4 minutes 25 seconds.

Actor Ajinkya Deo recalls a funny behind-the-scenes incident from the Marathi blockbuster Maherchi Sadi. He revealed why three verses were removed from the popular song and how director Viju Khote reacted after the film became a huge success.

A murder case has come to light in Dombivli West’s Mothagaon area, where Prabhu Karkade is accused of killing his friend Vishal Kadam following a minor dispute. Reports say the accused approached the police after 20 days of distress and sleeplessness.

Dharashiv Guardian Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that ₹5,000 payments have begun for drought-affected farmers. At a Diwali relief event in Tamalwadi, he also distributed “Anandacha Shidha” gift packages to women from affected families and assured continued government support.

Forest workers in Alapalli, Gadchiroli, ended their 12-day hunger strike after the Forest Department deposited their pending wages into bank accounts. The payment, made before Diwali following the Chief Minister’s intervention, brought financial relief to workers and their families.