Baba Adhav, the stalwart champion of unorganised workers, passed away in Pune at the age of 95. He dedicated his entire life to securing rights and dignity for labourers, porters and rural poor — and his death marks the end of an era for worker-rights activism in Maharashtra.
A government transport officer in Gondia, caught accepting a ₹70,000 bribe, was found to own immovable and movable assets worth ₹4.25 crore. The arrest has triggered a wider Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation, exposing deep-rooted graft and raising serious questions about accountability in public offices.
Tributes were paid to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Day during a special ceremony organized by the Bhimghat Memorial Committee in Gondia. The event highlighted Babasaheb’s constitutional values, humanitarian vision, and lifelong contribution to social justice.
Horrific accident in Gondia — a speeding travel bus rammed into a parked truck on the National Highway near Dhobisarad at midnight. One woman died on the spot, three lost their lives including two en route to hospital. Dozens were injured; eight passengers remain in critical condition as emergency teams rush to treat survivors.
A state-level committee of the Maharashtra Government has appointed social worker Engineer Jaspal Singh Chawla to a special coordination role for the “Hind-Di-Chadar” Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji 350th Shaheedi Samagam. His responsibilities include state-wide coordination, public outreach, community mobilisation, and ensuring smooth execution of events planned across major cities.
Dr. Rakhit Bagde, Head of the Economics Department at Mansaramji Padole Arts College, Bhandara, has been honored with the prestigious Global Teacher Award at the 7th International Buddhist Conference in Nagpur. Recognized for his 23 authored books and significant academic contributions over 11 years, the award highlights his impactful work in education and economic thought inspired by Buddha and Dr. Ambedkar.
A shocking crime in Bhandara has surfaced where five men brutally assaulted two youths late at night. The incident has created panic in the area as police launch an investigation to trace the suspects. The victims are critically injured but stable, and the motive remains unclear.
Platform tickets will not be available at 13 major railway stations, including Nagpur, from December 5–7, 2025, as the railway authorities impose temporary restrictions. The move, prompted by anticipated crowds around the Mahaparinirvan Din of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, seeks to ensure smooth and safe movement of genuine passengers.
Villagers from Shri Ramnagar panchayat, resettled earlier under the Navegaon‑Nagzira Tiger Reserve area, have begun a determined protest demanding to return to their ancestral villages — Kalimati, Kavalevada and Jalkargondi. On 4 December 2025, around 10–12 tractors carrying families arrived at the Kalimati grassland inside the tiger reserve and set up tents. They declared a sit-in until their demands are met. Despite attempts by forest officials to persuade them, villagers say they will not budge. The forest department has blocked access roads.
Elections held for local self-government bodies in Gondia and Sangli have sparked controversy: in Gondia there are serious allegations that the seal on an EVM was broken after voting, while in Sangli, candidates claim that voting numbers mysteriously surged overnight. Protests erupted outside the strongroom in both places — raising suspicions about the fairness and transparency of the election process.
