Jal Jeevan Mission has allegedly failed in Gondia district, with nearly 80% of villages still lacking functional tap water connections. MLA Rajkumar Badole raised serious concerns in the state assembly, questioning the effectiveness of the scheme despite massive funding.
A bear that created panic in the Mahagaon area of Gondia district has finally been captured by the forest department after days of fear and tension among residents. The successful operation has brought relief to locals, while officials confirmed the animal will be safely relocated to its natural habitat after medical examination.
Allegations have erupted over a massive land acquisition scam worth Rs 1400 crore on Pandharpur-Mohol Palkhi Marg, as Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sushma Andhare has accused influential BJP and Shinde Sena leaders of manipulating land compensation funds with officials. Andhare held a press conference where she claimed that BJP’s Ramesh Mane and Shinde Sena’s Charan Chaure colluded with revenue officials to siphon off crores meant for farmers. Affected farmer Maruti Sukhdav Mane was presented as an example of those who were denied rightful compensation, raising serious questions about transparency and government accountability. Andhare has demanded legislative answers, investigation, and action, and warned of possible protests if justice isn’t served.
Nagpur, once revered for its oranges and culture, has alarmingly emerged as “the capital of drugs” in Central India — becoming the largest transit hub for dangerous narcotics like MD, ganja, charas, and more. With factory networks nearby, students as peddlers, and widespread distribution across Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh, the drug underworld now casts a dark shadow over the city’s youth and community.
Eleven Maoists surrendered their weapons before Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla in Gadchiroli on December 10, 2025. This major development, involving cadres with a total bounty of ₹82 lakh, marks a significant setback for the Maoist movement in the Dandakaranya region. The group included senior-ranking members, and their surrender reflects the impact of sustained anti-Maoist operations and the government’s rehabilitation initiatives. Security forces have welcomed the decision, highlighting its importance for peace and development in the region.
Two female police sub-inspectors, along with their driver, were critically injured when a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle on the Manelgarh Highway in Bhandara district. The force of the collision flipped their Scorpio SUV — forcing authorities to accuse the fleeing truck driver under multiple sections of the law. As the injured officers rushed to hospital, the region’s traffic plunged into chaos. This shock-inducing event once again raises urgent questions: Are our highways safe for those who seek justice in the line of duty?
A fully grown tiger was found dead on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the Vihirgav notified area of Armori taluka — a discovery that has once again raised alarm about wildlife safety in the Vadsa forest division of Gadchiroli. The carcass was in a severely decomposed state, making it impossible to ascertain the exact cause of death. Forest department officers visited the site, carried out a formal on-site investigation, and have sent the body for autopsy. Earlier, two leopards were found dead in the same division, and with this latest death of a tiger, concerns are mounting about a possible pattern. An official inquiry is now underway.
Schools are not just arenas for marks-based competition — they are living laboratories where a child’s personality, creative abilities, and life-skills are forged. In a powerful address at the annual fest in Arjuni–Morgaon, Gondia district’s education leader urged schools to nurture students through academics, arts, sports, and moral development so that every hidden talent finds its stage.
Sarita, overwhelmed by alleged harassment, dowry pressure and the discovery of her husband Parag’s affair with another woman, ended her life. Before her death, she posted a haunting WhatsApp status: “No one will find a husband like this.” The police have registered a murder-case on the complaint of her brother, accusing Parag, his mother and sister-in-law of dowry demands, abuse and suspicious death. The investigation is ongoing.
The MLA Cultural Festival 2025 in Arjuni Mor will run from 19th to 23rd December. With more than 150 participating artists, the event provides a blend of meditation music by Pava, folk dance, traditional art, and devotional programs.
