Fear has gripped the Navegaonbandh area after repeated leopard sightings and a recent attack on livestock. Farmers and cattle owners are demanding immediate action from the forest department to prevent further losses and ensure public safety.
Allegations of massive corruption have surfaced in Lakhandur taluka, where officials and suppliers from the Animal Husbandry Department are accused of siphoning off lakhs of rupees under government livestock subsidy schemes. Beneficiaries claim they were cheated, receiving low-quality or overpriced animals, while a formal complaint has been submitted to the Maharashtra government demanding a high-level inquiry.
A high-impact mega watershed project under the Employment Guarantee Scheme is set to transform Gondia district by addressing water scarcity, improving irrigation, and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods over the next five years.
State Minister Sanjay Bhoyar reviewed law and order arrangements in Gondia ahead of the historic Kachargad Yatra, instructing police officials to ensure safety, basic facilities, and respect for tribal sentiments during the five-day pilgrimage.
An Assistant Agriculture Officer from Salekasa in Gondia district was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a ₹5,000 bribe for facilitating PMKSY subsidy approval for a farmer. The operation exposed corruption within the agriculture department and reinforced ACB’s strict action against bribery.
Tribal leaders have demanded the immediate establishment of a bamboo depot at Mahagaon/Siroli in Arjuni Morgaon taluka, Gondia district, to protect the livelihood of traditional tribal bamboo artisans who are struggling due to the unavailability of bamboo at government rates.
Asian Waterbird Census 2026 was successfully conducted in Gondia district through a joint initiative of Seva Sanstha Gondia and the Forest Department. Bird counting at Parswada, Zilmili, and Chhipiya lakes highlighted the ecological importance of Gondia’s wetlands and the need for continued conservation efforts.
In the Gondia district, alarming data shows that 158 children died in one year, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of local healthcare and government systems. Despite various maternal and child welfare schemes, lack of facilities in rural and tribal regions has prevented essential services from reaching those most in need. Officials warn that without immediate and concrete action, these tragic trends may continue.
The grand inauguration of the Bortola-Sawartola Premier League was held at the helicopter ground in Bortola, Arjuni Morgaon taluka, Gondia district. Zilla Parishad President Laikaram Bhendarkar emphasized the importance of sports in youth development, discipline, and building a positive sporting culture in rural areas.
A tragic incident shook Bhandara district after a student drowned in the Wainganga River while swimming with friends. What began as a casual outing ended in heartbreak, leaving the entire community in shock and mourning.
