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Hospital Cleanliness Crisis in Vidarbha: Infections, Filth and Public Distrust
Hospitals across Vidarbha face hygiene failures, infections, and public distrust due to poor cleanliness over three years.

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May 5, 20256 min read


Sindkhed Raja: Historical Town in Vidarbha Linked to Jijabai and Early Archaeological Finds
Sindkhed Raja’s past spans royal connections with Jijabai and remarkable archaeological discoveries.

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May 2, 20255 min read


Shrikant Jichkar: Nagpur’s Scholar and Statesman
Know about Shrikant Jichkar’s record of 20 degrees, public service, family background, and why he remains one of India’s most remarkable scholars.

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May 2, 20255 min read


Khamgaon: Vidarbha's Silver City Built on Trade and Craft
Khamgaon, known as the Silver City, thrives on silver trade, cotton markets, and growing industry in northern Maharashtra.

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May 2, 20255 min read


POCSO Cases in Nagpur: A Five-Year Breakdown of Crime, Delays, and Gaps in Justice
Detailed report on five years of POCSO cases in Nagpur, highlighting trends, delays, key incidents, and data-backed facts.

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May 1, 20257 min read


History of Buldhana: From Prehistoric Times to the Present Day
A detailed account of Buldhana’s history, tracing its journey from prehistoric times through ancient and colonial eras.

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May 1, 20254 min read


Education Crisis in Vidarbha: Falling Scores, Fewer Teachers, and Shrinking Classrooms
Vidarbha’s education system faces falling exam results, teacher shortages, and school closures between 2022 and 2025.

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May 1, 20256 min read


Illegal Sand Mining in Vidarbha: Rising Trade, River Damage, and Regulatory Gaps
Illegal sand mining in Vidarbha is damaging rivers, fuelling black markets, and exposing serious gaps in enforcement.

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Apr 30, 20256 min read


Heavy Metal Contamination Threatens Vidarbha’s Lakes
Recent studies confirm alarming levels of heavy metal contamination in Vidarbha’s lakes, raising health and ecological concerns.

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Apr 30, 20256 min read


Mineral Resources of Vidarbha: Economic Significance and Environmental Impact
An overview of Vidarbha’s mineral wealth, its role in industries, and the ecological challenges of mining activities.

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Apr 30, 20255 min read


Anandwan in Chandrapur: Building a Self-Sustaining Community of Care and Dignity
Anandwan in Chandrapur stands as a self-sustaining community empowering people affected by leprosy and disabilities.

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Apr 29, 20255 min read


TRIFED’s Tribal Entrepreneurship Drive in Gadchiroli and Melghat
TRIFED’s Van Dhan Kendras support tribal producers in Gadchiroli and Melghat through training, value addition and market access.

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Apr 29, 20255 min read


Drought-Stricken Vidarbha Faces Falling Dam Levels and Water Supply Gaps
Dam storage in Vidarbha drops sharply over three years, disrupting water supply, irrigation, and power generation.

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Apr 29, 20255 min read


Narnala Fort in Akola: Tracing the History and Legends of Vidarbha's Hill Stronghold
Narnala Fort in Akola stands as a historic hill fortress shaped by centuries of battles, rulers, and local legends.

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Apr 28, 20256 min read


Aspirational Districts Programme: Development Progress in Vidarbha’s Backwards Regions
Tracking the impact of the Aspirational Districts Programme on health, education, agriculture and infrastructure in Vidarbha.

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Apr 28, 20256 min read


Impact of Naxalism on Gadchiroli: Conflict, Development, and Change
Decades of Naxal insurgency have shaped Gadchiroli’s social, economic, political, and security landscape.

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Apr 28, 20257 min read


Why Vidarbha Statehood Remains a Big Question
The demand for a separate Vidarbha state continues to stir debate, with strong arguments on both sides of the discussion.

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Apr 25, 20259 min read


Nagpur’s Bhandewadi Dumpyard Crisis: Fires, Waste Overflow, and Health Risks
Bhandewadi dumpyard in Nagpur faces growing waste, recurring fires, health hazards, and management failures in 2025.

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Apr 25, 20256 min read


How Groundwater Restrictions Are Impacting Farmers in Yavatmal and Buldhana
Groundwater restrictions in Yavatmal and Buldhana are changing irrigation access, crop choices, and farming practices.

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Apr 25, 20256 min read


Maharogi Seva Samiti: India’s First Gandhian-Led Leprosy Care Centre in Wardha
Maharogi Seva Samiti at Dattapur, founded in 1936, marked India’s first Gandhian-led initiative for leprosy care and rehabilitation.

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Apr 24, 20255 min read
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