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Plastic Waste Management Failures in Vidarbha: Fines, Gaps, and Administrative Strain
From 2019 to 2024, Vidarbha’s cities faced enforcement gaps, rising costs, and weak infrastructure in plastic waste control.

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May 295 min read


Model Tenancy Tribunal Rules 2025: Transforming Vidarbha’s Rental Market
The 2025 Model Tenancy Tribunal Rules reshape Vidarbha’s rental landscape, impacting dispute resolution and tenancy practices.

thenewsdirt
May 296 min read


Nagpur’s ₹147.2 Cr Pedestrian Plan Risks Repeat of Past Infrastructure Failures
Nagpur’s new pedestrian project may face the same issues as earlier footpaths and crossings if core problems persist.

thenewsdirt
May 286 min read


Banjara Virasat Nagara Museum Opens in Washim, Celebrating Nomadic Heritage in Vidarbha
The Banjara Virasat Nagara Museum in Washim showcases the culture, history, and art of the Banjara community in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
May 284 min read


Child Helpline 1098 in Vidarbha: Uneven Access, Slow Response, and On-Ground Realities
Childline 1098 in Vidarbha shows strong outcomes in cities like Nagpur but faces major gaps in rural districts like Gadchiroli.

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May 286 min read


Manual Scavenging in Vidarbha: Lack of Data and Policy Gaps Persist
Manual scavenging in Vidarbha continues underreported as policy failures and lack of regional data hinder accountability.

thenewsdirt
May 276 min read


Kelzhar: Ancient Hill Village in Vidarbha with Temples, Fort Ruins, and Mythological Links
Kelzhar in Vidarbha holds historic temples, fort ruins, and legends tied to the Mahabharata and ancient Jain heritage.

thenewsdirt
May 274 min read


Financial Crimes in Vidarbha: A Decade of Fraud and Impact
Financial crimes in Vidarbha, from GST scams to bank frauds, hit hard, with slow action and deep effects on locals.

thenewsdirt
May 274 min read


Groundwater Crisis Deepens in Vidarbha’s Cotton Belt Amid Decade of Over-Extraction
Cotton farming in Vidarbha has driven unsustainable groundwater use, with extraction crossing 90% in key districts.

thenewsdirt
May 266 min read


Farmer Suicides and Protest Deaths in Vidarbha: A Decade of Administrative Failure
Over 21,000 farmer suicides and protest deaths in Vidarbha expose critical gaps in response, relief, and irrigation access.

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May 266 min read


ODOP in Maharashtra: Progress of Nagpur Oranges, Yavatmal Cotton, Bhandara Rice
Examining the progress and visibility of Nagpur oranges, Yavatmal cotton, and Bhandara rice under India's ODOP initiative.

thenewsdirt
May 265 min read


Levellers Foundation in Nagpur: Building Social Architecture Beyond Blueprints
How a Nagpur-based NGO, Levellers, is using design, health, and grassroots action to support workers, villages, and the environment.

thenewsdirt
May 256 min read


Gosikhurd Project: ₹25,000 Crore Spent, Irrigation Still Out of Reach in Vidarbha
Four decades after launch, the Gosikhurd irrigation project in Vidarbha remains incomplete despite massive cost overruns.

thenewsdirt
May 235 min read


Museums of Vidarbha: A Glimpse into History, Science and Tribal Culture
From Gandhi’s ashram to tribal heritage and science exhibits, Vidarbha’s museums preserve stories across time and themes.

thenewsdirt
May 235 min read


Vidarbha Auto Rickshaw Drivers Protest E-Bike Taxis, Seek Solutions
Vidarbha auto drivers protest e-bike taxi policy, fear job losses, demand talks and fair regulations to balance livelihoods.

thenewsdirt
May 236 min read


Heritage Wells of Vidarbha: Forgotten Water Structures Across Time
Centuries-old wells across Vidarbha reveal lost water systems, cultural importance, and urgent need for preservation.

thenewsdirt
May 225 min read


Mansar: Unearthing the Lost Capital of Vidarbha’s Vakataka Dynasty
Mansar in Vidarbha reveals ancient Vakataka ruins, temples, and a 5th-century capital buried under centuries of soil.

thenewsdirt
May 224 min read


Mid-Day Meal Gaps in Gadchiroli and Melghat: Tribal Nutrition Crisis in Vidarbha
Despite revised guidelines, tribal children in Vidarbha face severe malnutrition under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

thenewsdirt
May 225 min read


Dog Management in Nagpur: Balancing Public Safety and Pet-Friendly Spaces
Nagpur addresses rising dog-related tensions with leash laws, dog parks, and humane stray control for safer public spaces.

thenewsdirt
May 216 min read


Small Farmers in Vidarbha: Daily Struggles with Debt, Crop Losses, and Market Gaps
Small farmers in Vidarbha face shrinking land, debt, poor yields, and unstable markets with little institutional support.

thenewsdirt
May 215 min read
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