During the seven-day winter session in Nagpur, the Maharashtra Legislature logged an intense 72.35 hours of work and passed 16 significant bills, keeping sessions efficient with minimal delay. The session saw active debates, question hours, motions, and high daily attendance from lawmakers as critical legislative business was completed.
Child marriage stopped in Gondiya! Acting on a confidential tip-off, authorities led by the Damini squad and district officials reached Chandori Khurd in Gondiya just minutes before a minor bride and groom were to be wed. With wedding preparations in full swing — decorations, DJ, guests, and food — the team intervened, verified the ages, and halted the ceremony under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Families were counseled, signed affidavits ensuring no future under-age marriage, and the event was stopped lawfully.
In a significant crackdown on fake disability documentation, the Gadchiroli Zilla Parishad has suspended four employees for failing to submit mandatory UDID certificates. With 35 more under scrutiny and little transparency from authorities, this action raises urgent questions about oversight and fraud in government employment across the region.
The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed intense debate over the Chief Minister’s Youth Work Training Scheme after students protesting under the scheme were allegedly expelled. Opposition leaders questioned whether the government would now provide employment to these affected trainees, raising serious concerns about youth employment and policy implementation.
In Gondia’s Zhurkutola village, a tragic incident unfolded on the morning of December 13, 2025, when a 38-year-old Zilla Parishad primary school teacher, Nitin Goswami, suddenly collapsed and died while on duty at school. The dedicated educator, who had joined the school just eight months earlier, was rushed to a local doctor by villagers but was pronounced dead. His sudden passing has left students, teachers, and the community in deep grief.
Maharashtra’s Rural Development Minister Jayakumar Gore clarified in the Legislative Assembly that no ZP school in the state will be closed, even those with low student numbers. Addressing concerns raised by MLAs about teacher transfers, vacant posts, and educational quality, Gore also highlighted ongoing policy changes aimed at strengthening the Zilla Parishad education system. The assurance comes amid political debate over staffing and future improvements to school infrastructure.
Three Maoists, including the commander of the Dareksa Area Committee, surrendered to the Gondia district police on December 13, 2025. The trio, carrying a combined bounty of Rs 20 lakh, laid down their arms and handed over weapons, marking a significant setback for the local Maoist movement. Persistent persuasion by police, coupled with Maharashtra’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, encouraged them to abandon violence and return to mainstream life.
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Football legend Lionel Messi’s visit to Mumbai has put the city on high alert, with the local police deploying World Cup-level security to manage the anticipated crowds and ensure a smooth, incident-free experience. Following chaotic scenes in Kolkata earlier, authorities have implemented strict crowd control measures at Brabourne and Wankhede Stadiums, with over 2,000 officers, watchtowers, barricades, and comprehensive traffic advisories to protect fans and streamline movement.
The affected villagers of the Gosekhurd project have once again taken a firm stand in their Jalsamadhi protest after failing to get a satisfactory resolution from officials and ministers. With 28 unresolved demands, they temporarily postponed their dramatic demonstration — but warn that if tomorrow’s crucial meeting with key ministers does not yield answers, they will resume their protest with full intensity. The situation has created political tension and a heavy police presence near the banks of the Wainganga River, keeping the future of the agitation in suspense.
