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Hinayana Buddhism in Vidarbha: From Ancient Stupas to Modern Revival
Marvel at Vidarbha’s ancient Buddhist sites and the bold revival that reshaped faith and heritage in modern times.

thenewsdirt
Aug 111 min read


Nagpur’s Stray Dog Population Rises Even After 40,000 Sterilisations
Sterilisation drives in Nagpur crossed 40,000 surgeries, yet stray dogs flood the streets. A deeper problem is holding back results.

thenewsdirt
Aug 112 min read


Migrants in Vidarbha Are Strengthening the Marathi Language
Migrants settling in Vidarbha are not replacing Marathi but making it stronger through daily use, integration, and education.

thenewsdirt
Aug 17 min read


8 Times Vidarbha was Mentioned in Indian Epics
Rukmini’s elopement, Damayanti’s exile, and epic wars all trace back to one kingdom repeatedly mentioned: Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Jul 316 min read


Forgotten Rulers of Vidarbha: The Rise and Fall of Mitras and Bhadras
Ancient coins reveal how Mitra and Bhadra kings once ruled Vidarbha before the Satavahana takeover erased their names.

thenewsdirt
Jul 319 min read


How the Brahmi Script Shaped Ancient Communication in Vidarbha
Brahmi script transformed Vidarbha’s political rule, Buddhist culture, and early written records across centuries.

thenewsdirt
Jul 318 min read


Nagpur’s Polluting MSRTC Buses Keep Running Amid Delays and Policy Gaps
Nagpur’s old MSRTC buses continue polluting roads as delays, policies and gaps stall cleaner transport solutions.

thenewsdirt
Jul 3110 min read


2 Rare Inscriptions From Vidarbha
Rare inscriptions in Nagardhan and Pauni reveal Vidarbha’s links to Gupta queens, Buddhist donors, and Satrap rulers.

thenewsdirt
Jul 308 min read


Women Face Daily Threats on Vidarbha's Crumbling Public Transport System
Shocking rise in harassment cases exposes how Vidarbha's failing buses leave thousands of women trapped in unsafe commutes.

thenewsdirt
Jul 307 min read


Vidarbha's Acid Attack Crisis: 5 Years of Violence
Acid attacks surge across Vidarbha districts from 2020-2025. Healthcare workers, students targeted in shocking cases.

thenewsdirt
Jul 307 min read


Nashik Prashashti: Ancient Queen's Stone Eulogy Reveals Lost Kingdom of Vidarbha
How a grieving mother's 1,900-year-old inscription carved in stone unveiled the dramatic conquest of Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Jul 307 min read


4 Crimes that Shocked Vidarbha
Gang feuds, family murders, and a public killing, these crimes from Vidarbha exposed chilling real-life violence.

thenewsdirt
Jul 293 min read


Satavahanas in Vidarbha: Trade, Inscriptions and Lost Power
Buddhist stupas, Roman coins, and a vanished dynasty, Vidarbha’s Satavahana era left deeper marks than history admits.

thenewsdirt
Jul 294 min read


₹1,000 Crore vs Vidarbha’s Needs: What Maha Vista Leaves Behind
As Nagpur gets a ₹1,000 crore facelift, schools, hospitals, and villages across Vidarbha wait for basic infrastructure.

thenewsdirt
Jul 298 min read


Child Labour in Vidarbha: How Poverty and Migration Keep Kids Out of School
Why child labour in Vidarbha continues despite decades of law and policy.

thenewsdirt
Jul 298 min read


7 Times Vidarbha Was Sidelined in Maharashtra's Project Allocation
Seven verified decisions that reveal how Vidarbha was sidelined while Western Maharashtra advanced with key projects.

thenewsdirt
Jul 285 min read


Maharashtra Extends Nazul Land Amnesty Scheme: A Game-Changer for Vidarbha Property Holders
Nagpur and Amravati see a major boost as Maharashtra slashes nazul land charges, reshaping Vidarbha’s property landscape.

thenewsdirt
Jul 2814 min read


Natural Gas Pipeline Progress in Vidarbha: A Detailed Report
Vidarbha’s energy map shifts as major pipelines, city gas grids and industrial links reshape fuel access for homes and factories.

thenewsdirt
Jul 286 min read


Bhadravati’s Hidden History: From Ancient Caves to Today’s Vidarbha Town
Trace Bhadravati’s journey in Vidarbha, where megalithic sites and ancient temples reveal a unique cultural story.

thenewsdirt
Jul 286 min read


4 Freedom Movements From Vidarbha
Tribal revolts, flag satyagrahas, and underground defiance. Vidarbha’s untold resistance movements that changed the course.

thenewsdirt
Jul 253 min read
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