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Yavatmal's Cotton Farmers Battle Survey Errors
Yavatmal cotton farmers wait endlessly for crop-loss survey fixes after 2025 rains destroyed fields. Faulty assessments deny fair aid.

thenewsdirt
1 day ago8 min read


Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah of Arni and Its Living History
Arni’s Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah reflects faith, shared traditions, and a long history that still shapes the town today.

thenewsdirt
Dec 18, 20256 min read


History of Arni, Yavatmal: From River Village to Tehsil Hub
Tracing Arni’s journey from a small Arunavati river village to a key market and tehsil centre in Yavatmal.

thenewsdirt
Dec 16, 20259 min read


Pusad’s Untold History: Ancient Temples, Tribal Roots, and Colonial Crossroads
Step into Pusad’s layered past of ancient shrines, tribal journeys, and colonial-era transformations in Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Nov 27, 202510 min read


Wani: Ancient Fossils, Coal Riches, and Surprising History in Vidarbha
Fossils, iron age relics, and coal mines shape Wani’s unique past and vibrant present in historic Vidarbha.

thenewsdirt
Nov 24, 202512 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
Nov 3, 202510 min read


Ancient Lava Columns Rise on the Satpura Fringe of Vidarbha
Massive basalt pillars on Vidarbha’s Satpura edge reveal volcanic forces that shaped central India millions of years ago.

thenewsdirt
Oct 16, 20255 min read


How the National Bio-Energy Mission is Turning Vidarbha’s Cotton Waste into Power
National Bio-Energy Mission brings a surge of renewable energy to Vidarbha by converting cotton waste into power.

thenewsdirt
Sep 16, 20257 min read


5 Cities in Vidarbha That Can Become Major Job Hubs
From textiles to heavy industry, see how 5 Vidarbha cities are turning into major centres of employment and growth.

thenewsdirt
Aug 20, 20255 min read


India’s First Regional Energy Transition Plan Focuses on Vidarbha’s Coal Belt
A decade-long plan sets out to turn Vidarbha’s coal hub into a powerhouse for green energy and future-ready industries.

thenewsdirt
Aug 13, 20257 min read


Vidarbha Mine Tourism: A Unique Experience
Experience Vidarbha’s mine tourism. See working coal mines, eco parks, and the transformation of Maharashtra’s mining region.

thenewsdirt
Aug 8, 202510 min read


Tribal Languages Find New Life Through Innovative Education Model Vidarbha
A low-cost model in Vidarbha is boosting school attendance and literacy among tribal children through local language learning.

thenewsdirt
Jul 11, 20256 min read


Vidarbha’s Forgotten Airstrips Could Fuel Low-Cost Flight Connectivity
Abandoned airstrips in Vidarbha are being revived for commercial flights, opening faster and cheaper links to key cities.

thenewsdirt
Jul 10, 20257 min read


Yavatmal's Power Crisis: How Electricity Shortages Hit Farms and Lives
Decade-long power cuts in Yavatmal cripple farms, disrupt daily life, and expose deep cracks in Maharashtra’s energy system.

thenewsdirt
Jul 9, 20256 min read


Caste and Conflict: How Vidarbha’s Villages Became Social Labels
Villages in Vidarbha turn into symbols of caste and conflict, affecting lives long after incidents unfold.

thenewsdirt
Jun 27, 20256 min read


Are Fertilisers Reaching Vidarbha’s Farmers on Time Despite iFMS?
iFMS tracks every fertiliser bag, but are Vidarbha’s farmers getting timely urea, DAP, and nutrients when it counts?

thenewsdirt
Jun 24, 20257 min read


PDS Grain Issues in Vidarbha: Selenium and Scam Exposed
Vidarbha’s PDS faces selenium contamination in Buldhana wheat and a foodgrain scam in Hingoli, Yavatmal, Nanded, impacting thousands.

thenewsdirt
Jun 19, 20256 min read


Vidarbha Schools: NDMA Guidelines for Flood and Seismic Safety Measures
NDMA guidelines outline retrofitting Vidarbha’s Chandrapur and Yavatmal schools for flood and earthquake safety measures.

thenewsdirt
Jun 9, 20255 min read


Broken Water Pipelines in Vidarbha
Vidarbha’s broken pipelines cause water loss, health risks, and economic strain, with municipalities struggling to respond.

thenewsdirt
Jun 5, 20256 min read


Loan Waivers Fail Vidarbha Farmers as Debt Recovery and Land Seizures Rise
Despite loan waiver promises, Vidarbha farmers face debt recovery actions and rising land possession notices.

thenewsdirt
May 30, 20257 min read
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