wartaa.in

Nagpur and large parts of central India are expected to remain trapped under persistent cold waves in January, with nighttime temperatures predicted to stay below monthly averages. The India Meteorological Department forecasts potential cold waves one to two times during January, while rain chances may be low in the first month but could increase through March in parts of central India and Uttar Pradesh. This shift indicates a continuation of December’s harsh winter conditions without immediate relief.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation has launched a strict enforcement drive targeting those who litter in public places. In a single day, action was taken against 44 individuals for offenses like littering, spitting, public urination, and using banned plastic bags, resulting in fines totaling ₹27,600. The crackdown included penalties for vendors and establishments violating sanitation rules, reflecting the civic body’s push for cleaner public spaces.

A major kidney trafficking racket based out of Trichy, Tamil Nadu, reportedly charged up to ₹80 lakh for each organ while paying donors a fraction of that amount. Two reputed doctors have come under suspicion, with one arrested and another absconding. The pan-India investigation uncovered hundreds of illegal transplants involving brokers, agents, and hospitals, with millions of rupees amassed. Police efforts continue to trace all accomplices and expose the full breadth of the network.

Chandrapur district, known worldwide for the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has become the top hotspot in India for human-wildlife conflict in 2025. In the span of a year, 47 people lost their lives due to attacks by wild animals, alongside the deaths of 12 tigers and 5 leopards. Escalating encounters between humans and wildlife, driven by expanding settlements near forests and insufficient preventive measures, have made Chandrapur a grim example of the urgent need for stronger conflict mitigation strategies.

A shocking murder case from Gadchiroli has surfaced where a wife, along with her lover, allegedly killed her husband in a pre-planned conspiracy. Initially portrayed as a natural death, the crime was exposed when police found drops of blood at the scene, leading to a full investigation that revealed betrayal, an illicit affair, and a cold-blooded murder.

Students and parents in Gondia staged a sit-in protest demanding the removal of a school principal over alleged misappropriation of PM SHRI scheme funds. Protesters have called for an immediate inquiry, claiming that funds meant for infrastructure and educational development were not properly utilized. The issue has sparked widespread concern within the education department.