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Farmer suicides continue unabated in Vidarbha, 888 deaths recorded in 10 months

Nagpur, Nov 14(UNI) The ongoing crisis of farmer suicides in West Vidarbha shows no signs of easing as according to official data, 87 farmers ended their lives in October alone, while a total of 888 suicides have been reported across the region in the first ten months of this year.
Shockingly, records indicate that 22,038 farmers have died by suicide between 1 January 2001 and the present.
Farmer suicides have been documented in five districts of Maharashtra's West Vidarbha: Yavatmal, Amravati, Buldhana, Akola and Washim since 2001.
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13 Dec 2025 | 3:33 AM

Nashik, Dec 12 (UNI) In order to maintain law and order, city Commissioner of Police Sandeep Karnik has issued an arms and assembly ban order under Section 37 (1) (3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, from midnight on 15 December to 24.00 hours on 29 December in Nashik city area.

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National Green Tribunal stays felling of trees

13 Dec 2025 | 3:28 AM

Nashik, Dec 12 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal has temperorily stayed the felling of trees in the Tapovan area of Nashik till January 15.

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Two killed in road accident in Dhule

13 Dec 2025 | 3:14 AM

Dhule, Dec 12 (UNI) Two people were killed on the spot after an unknown vehicle hit their two-wheeler at Fagane village on Dhule-Jalgaon road in the district.

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Deputy chairperson Dr Neelam Gorhe interacts with women in Chandrapur's Navargaon

13 Dec 2025 | 2:52 AM

Chandrapur, Dec 12 (UNI) In the midst of ongoing Winter Session of the Legislature in Nagpur, Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe today interacted with women, referred to as Ladkya Bahini (dear sisters) at Navargaon village in Sindewahi taluka of the district, offering them key guidance and encouragement on women empowerment and financial independence.

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International Mountain Day: Giripremi hosts special programmes on Glacier conservation

13 Dec 2025 | 2:39 AM

Pune, Dec 12 ( UNI) To mark International Mountain Day, celebrated annually with a theme announced by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Giripremi today organized two special programmes highlighting mountain protection, glacier conservation, and environmental awareness.

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