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Nagpur’s Diamond Railway Crossing: The Rare Engineering Marvel in Vidarbha
Step into the world of Nagpur’s unique diamond railway crossing, where complex rails intersect with precision and history unfolds.

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8 hours ago10 min read


Vidarbha's Textile Collapse: Untangling the Loom of Industrial Decline
Textile units in Vidarbha face massive shutdowns as crop shifts, power costs, and global tariffs disrupt the region's cotton industry.

thenewsdirt
12 hours ago11 min read


3 Wildlife-Friendly Cities in Vidarbha
Inside Vidarbha’s wildlife-friendly cities where lakes, forests, and urban life blend in balance across central India.

thenewsdirt
20 hours ago3 min read


NCAP’s Uneven Battle: Tracking Pollution Control in Nagpur and Chandrapur
Inside Vidarbha’s industrial core, Nagpur and Chandrapur reveal NCAP’s mixed record in cleaning toxic skies.

thenewsdirt
1 day ago7 min read


Lives on the Edge: Inside Vidarbha’s Railway Track Settlements
Life near Vidarbha's railway tracks means constant noise, risk, and resilience in crowded, fragile settlements.

thenewsdirt
2 days ago7 min read


3 Colonial Railway Settlements That Shaped Vidarbha’s Urban Growth
British-era railway settlements like Ajni, Gondia and Murtajapur shaped Vidarbha’s growth and still define its towns today.

thenewsdirt
2 days ago3 min read


Three Transgender Trailblazers from Vidarbha
Three transgender pioneers from Vidarbha are redefining law, justice and art through courage, skill and visibility.

thenewsdirt
2 days ago4 min read


Bonded Labour in Vidarbha: Inside a Decade of Hidden Exploitation
Tribal workers in Vidarbha face cycles of bondage and abuse. See how hidden exploitation drives real harm in this region.

thenewsdirt
2 days ago13 min read


Nagpur Fire Safety Audit Reveals Shocking Flaws in Mixed-Use Buildings
Nagpur’s mixed-use buildings face major fire risks with blocked exits, faulty wiring, and missing safety measures exposed.

thenewsdirt
3 days ago6 min read


Spread of Scrub Typhus Strikes Yavatmal’s Rural Farming Heartlands
Scrub typhus attacks Vidarbha’s farmers with rising cases and deaths revealing deep gaps in prevention and healthcare support.

thenewsdirt
3 days ago10 min read


Mothi Haveli of Raje Nemiwant: The Secrets Beneath Vidarbha's Historic Mansion
Uncover the unexpected discovery that shaped Malkapur’s Mothi Haveli and its lasting imprint on Vidarbha’s heritage.

thenewsdirt
5 days ago6 min read


4 Historic Havelis of Vidarbha
Walk through four forgotten havelis of Vidarbha where carved wood, courtyards and fading walls still hold history.

thenewsdirt
6 days ago4 min read


Vidarbha in Ain-i-Akbari: Secrets of Berar’s Mughal Era Unveiled
Detailed Mughal records reveal Vidarbha’s Berar region’s administration, forts, and revenue in Akbar’s era like never before.

thenewsdirt
6 days ago10 min read


3 Global IT Companies that Emerged from Nagpur
From Nagpur’s IT roots to global reach, these Vidarbha-born tech firms redefined India’s digital growth story.

thenewsdirt
6 days ago5 min read


Malkapur’s Untold Past: Forts, Frontiers, and Vidarbha’s Shifting Heart
Ancient forts, Maratha clashes, faith legends, and cotton power, Malkapur’s roots run deep in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
6 days ago11 min read


Clash in Vidarbha: The Battle of Argaon That Changed India's Centre
British and Maratha armies collide in Vidarbha in 1803, transforming Berar’s fate and shaping history in Akola district.

thenewsdirt
7 days ago9 min read


Nagpur’s Lost Rickshaw Pullers: The Untold Story of Vanishing livelihoods
Manual rickshaws nearly vanished from Nagpur, forcing pullers into hardship and new struggles few ever imagined.

thenewsdirt
7 days ago7 min read


2 Vidarbha-Origin Private Enterprises That Grew From Local Roots
From dairy counters to export warehouses, two Nagpur-born firms quietly shaped Vidarbha’s private enterprise roots.

thenewsdirt
Oct 293 min read


Why Nagpur’s Citizens Choose Cars on EMI Over New Public Transport
Nagpur’s public transport gaps and rising vehicle demand drive many to buy cars on EMI for daily ease and control.

thenewsdirt
Oct 296 min read


Soybean Acreage Falls Sharply in Vidarbha as Farmers Shift Crops
Acreage under soybean drops across Vidarbha as farmers switch to maize amid erratic rains and low market prices.

thenewsdirt
Oct 295 min read
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