Gondia district will conduct the Arunodaya Sickle Cell Anemia Special Campaign from January 15 to February 7, 2026, targeting citizens aged 0 to 40. The campaign aims at early detection, free testing, and free distribution of Hydroxyurea medicine to manage sickle cell anemia effectively.
A shocking crime in Chunala, Chandrapur: a drunk husband brutally strangled his pregnant wife to death during a domestic dispute, in what police are calling a case of murder of a pregnant wife. The accused initially tried to mislead authorities by claiming she had committed suicide. The victim was three months pregnant and leaves behind a young daughter. Police have arrested the husband and continue to investigate the case.
Despite the ambitious ‘Magel Tyala Solar Agricultural Pump’ scheme rollout in Bhandara, 1,503 farmers are still waiting for their solar pumps. While the program has installed pumps for 2,272 farmers under the PM Kusum initiative with generous subsidies, delays in administrative approvals and implementation issues have left many applicants in limbo, even after payment and application. The scheme — designed to ensure reliable daytime irrigation using solar energy — promises to free farmers from unreliable power supplies and nighttime irrigation risks, yet a large group continues to wait for fulfillment.
A mysterious space object fall shook the quiet village of Parsoodi in Bhandara district as two burning, stone-like fragments plunged from the sky while children were playing. The unexpected Space Object Fallen in Bhandara ignited local curiosity and alarm. Police have secured the fragments for analysis, and expert scientists from Kolkata are set to investigate whether the debris is meteorite material or satellite remnants. The investigation continues as villagers and authorities await answers to this intriguing celestial event.
A dramatic incident unfolded on the Mundipar–Deori road when a trailer carrying a new crane suddenly caught fire at Kamargaon bus stand late Sunday night. Although no casualties were reported, the trailer was completely gutted, causing heavy financial loss and panic among locals.
Social change is impossible without adopting the thoughts of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule, said Zilla Parishad President Laikaram Bhandarkar while addressing a commemorative event in Raka/Palsgaon village of Sadak Arjuni taluka.
Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport, plays a vital role in shaping disciplined, confident, and team-oriented youth. MLA Rajkumar Badole emphasized that sports like kabaddi not only build physical strength but also instill values essential for a strong and responsible generation.
The Savitribai Phule Mahila Mandal Cutangi land issue has emerged as a major topic of discussion in Gondia district. The women’s organization has submitted an official memorandum to MLA Rajkumar Badole, demanding regularization of government land that has been used for social and cultural activities since 1985.
The inauguration of Krantisurya Veer Birsa Munda Memorial at Malakanpur became a powerful symbol of tribal pride, awareness, and development. The event emphasized the protection of land, forests, and water while inspiring collective growth and social unity within the Adivasi community.
Gondia District Collector Prajit Nair urged entrepreneurs to focus on producing quality products and boosting exports to generate employment and strengthen the district’s economy. Speaking at the Maha Export Ignite Convention 2026, he highlighted the export potential of forest produce, fisheries, and processed goods beyond rice.
