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.
Leopard attacks continue unabated — a nine-year-old girl, who accompanied her father to the field, was brutally attacked and dragged away by a wild leopard in Indora-Nimgaon. Despite efforts to rescue her and immediate hospitalisation, she succumbed to her injuries. Locals are now gripped by fear, demanding urgent action from the Forest Department to prevent further tragedies.
Rajkumar Badole Foundation celebrated Constitution Day with great enthusiasm at Arjuni Morgaon, highlighting the importance of constitutional values, fundamental rights, and civic duties. The event emphasized strengthening democratic ideals through awareness and collective responsibility.
In State Election Commission of Maharashtra’s updated order issued on 27 November 2025, election-campaign restrictions have been strictly imposed across Gondia district. From 10 pm on 1 December, all public gatherings, rallies and sound amplifiers are banned — and even informal group movements or processions of more than five people are prohibited. Violators will face legal action under the relevant sections of the law. Traditional ceremonies such as funerals, weddings or religious processions remain exempt under this directive.
Eleven hardcore activists of the MMC-zone surrendered before Gondia police on Friday, handing over weapons and effectively dealing a blow to the dreaded Darekasa unit. With a collective bounty of ₹89 lakh on their heads, including ₹25 lakh for the top commander, the surrender marks a dramatic turn — months ahead of the group’s announced January 1 deadline. Police officials say this could signal a major weakening of Naxal presence in Gondia and surrounding regions.
A court in District and Sessions Court, Gondia sentenced 49-year-old Subhash “Madya” Sridhar Madavi to three years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹6,000 after finding him guilty of molesting a 45-year-old woman. As she walked along a service road from Dongargaon to Khursipar in October 2024, the accused reportedly asked her name and village, grabbed her hand and dragged her into nearby bushes, where the crime took place. Local passersby intervened and rescued the woman, who immediately filed a complaint at the nearby police station. The court considered evidence from five witnesses, accepted the prosecution’s arguments, and convicted the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The Constitution Day program at MLA Niwas, Akashwani Mumbai, was celebrated with great enthusiasm by government employees, public representatives, and socially committed citizens. With floral tributes to the Preamble, speeches highlighting democratic values, and patriotic slogans, the event honored India’s constitutional spirit and reaffirmed a collective commitment to strengthen democracy.
