Infant among 3 Dead in ST Crash Near Gadchiroli Three passengers, including a seven-month-old infant, were killed and 33 others injured after a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus overturned near Gadchiroli on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at a sharp curve near Navegaon-Murkhala, approximately six kilometers from the city. The bus, traveling from Gadchiroli to Umarkhed, crashed through a roadside iron safety barrier and overturned into a field after the driver allegedly lost control of the speeding vehicle. The deceased were identified as Khwaja Shahabuddin (60) of Desaiganj, Laxmibai Durkiwar (55) of Navargaon, and seven-month-old Shivansh Navghare, who succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Several injured passengers, including women and children, were reported to be in critical condition and were transported to Nagpur for specialized medical care. Eyewitnesses described the bus as moving at high speed when the driver failed to navigate the curve, causing the vehicle to break through the barrier. The impact threw passengers against each other, resulting in severe injuries. Locals rushed to the scene immediately after the accident and assisted in rescuing trapped passengers before police and health department teams arrived to conduct relief operations. Among the injured were the driver, Rohit Deshmukh, and conductor Sandeep Pawar, along with several passengers from different parts of Gadchiroli district. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Gadchiroli MLA Dr. Milind Narote and former MP Dr. Ashok Nete visited the district hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured and directed medical staff to prioritize treatment for critically affected patients.#gadchiroli #msrtc #dr_milind_narote #navegaon_murkhala #dr_ashok_nete
No Delay in MNREGA Payments in Gadchiroli: State Government Confirms Timely Disbursement The state government has confirmed that there are no delays in the disbursement of skilled work payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) for eligible workers in Gadchiroli district. The payments are being processed through the central government’s SNA Sparsh payment system, according to a written reply provided to the state legislature. Gadchiroli MLA Dr. Milind Narote had previously raised concerns in a starred question, highlighting that pending payments were causing financial distress for farmers and laborers. In response, Employment Guarantee Minister Bharat Gogawale denied any delays, stating that over Rs 609 crore has been disbursed in the district over the past three years. This includes Rs 378.47 crore for unskilled wages and Rs 231.04 crore for skilled work. Currently, Rs 115.86 crore is being processed through new fund transfer orders (FTOs) under the SNA Sparsh system. This amount includes Rs 21.58 crore for unskilled wages and Rs 94.28 crore for skilled work. For the fiscal year 2025-26, a total of Rs 2,936.85 crore has been allocated, with Rs 2,217.53 crore from the central government and Rs 719.32 crore from the state. Additionally, Rs 1,409 crore from the center for unskilled wages is being processed for distribution, the minister noted. The government emphasized that the timely release of funds under MNREGA ensures that workers receive their wages without interruption, supporting livelihoods in the region.#gadchiroli #dr_milind_narote #bharat_gogawale #sna_sparsh
