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“Bungalows at Ravi Bhavan can be used year-round, with repair work undertaken as required,” says Superintendent Engineer Janardan Bhanuse, confirming that the ministerial residences are not just for the legislative session but remain functional throughout the year. Detailed renovation is underway for three specific bungalows (nos. 9, 18 and 29) whose roofs and tiles required complete replacement, and work continues in phases as needed to keep the aged estate—now around 75 years old—in operational condition.

“Extortion Racket: Four men posing as journalists demand ₹1 lakh from a widow by threatening to ‘publish her news’ unless she pays up. The gang operated in Chandrapur, falsely claiming affiliations with news portals, and the Ramnagar police intercepted them in a decisive crackdown.”

“Crores of rupees spent in vain as the traffic signal system in Bhandara city has remained non-operational for four years, raising serious questions about negligence and accountability in municipal infrastructure management.”

In a significant operation in the dry zone of Gadchiroli, authorities uncovered a clandestine fake liquor factory. The police seized over Rs 10 lakh worth of stock and production materials, exposing a bold manufacturing setup in Murumgaon village. With the main accused still on the run, the case underscores the persistent challenge of illegal alcohol production even in prohibition districts.