Seven rural hospitals in Gadchiroli district are functioning without a single gynecologist, raising serious concerns about maternal healthcare. Pregnant women are being forced to travel long distances for treatment, highlighting systemic gaps in rural health services.
Interim bail hearing of Dr. Ravindrapal Singh in the farmer kidney sale case is scheduled today in the Chandrapur court. Dr. Singh, linked to a multi-state and international kidney trafficking investigation, will face crucial evidence presented by the police. Several co-accused have already been arrested, and police custody of victims and document verification are underway, raising expectations of more revelations in this high-profile human organ trafficking case.
Professor Chhaya Borakar from Arjuni-Morgaon, Gondia district, has been elected as the President of the 3rd All India National Women Buddhist Dhamma Conference. The prestigious conference will be held on January 18, 2026, at Jetvan Buddhist Bhoomi in Sujatpur, Degloor taluka, Nanded district. Her selection recognizes her remarkable contribution to social reform, Buddhist philosophy, women empowerment, and Marathi literature.
Amgaon Police busted an illegal murum mining operation near Navatalav hill area in Sitepar, seizing five tractors and a JCB worth ₹65 lakh. Six accused have been booked for illegal excavation and transportation without government permits.
Under the Atrocities Act, 23 eligible legal heirs from Gondia district have been recommended for government and semi-government jobs. The proposal, guided by District Collector Prajit Nair, has been forwarded to the Social Welfare Commissionerate for further action, offering major relief to SC and ST victim families.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) trapped the principal of Shri Vidya Girls High School, Salekasa taluka, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹3,000. The case highlights alleged corruption in the education sector, where a school employee was asked to pay bribe for receiving legally sanctioned service benefits. Further investigation is underway.
Bhagwat Yagna Week strengthens moral values, unity, and spiritual harmony in society, said MLA Rajkumar Badole during the concluding ceremony of the religious event held at Mahurkuda village in Arjuni-Mor taluka. The week-long spiritual gathering witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers, devotees, and leaders, creating an atmosphere of devotion and social harmony.
Under the Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayatraj Abhiyan, a small check dam was constructed in the Gadhvi riverbed at Keshori/Kaneri village through public participation. The initiative aims to enhance water conservation, improve groundwater levels, and ensure year-round water availability for daily, social, and religious needs of villagers.
The Shrimad Bhagwat Gyan Yagya Week organized at Kavatha/Dongar in Arjuni-Morgaon has created a deeply spiritual and cultural atmosphere. MLA Rajkumar Badole stated that such religious initiatives strengthen rural culture, moral values, and social unity, making them vital for preserving Indian traditions.
On the occasion of Savitribai Phule Jayanti, the United Bharat Yuva Bachat Gat organized a large-scale cleanliness drive in Mahurkuda village. Through collective voluntary labor, youths cleaned accident-prone roads neglected by authorities, setting a strong example of social responsibility and community participation.
