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After Cough Syrup Tragedy, Madhya Pradesh Hospital Under Lens Over 'Worms' In Medicine | News18
Amid child deaths linked to a toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior is now facing a complaint over worms allegedly found in a bottle of antibiotic medicine given to a child, officials said on Thursday (October 16, 2025)Following a complaint by a woman whose child was given the medicine, the entire stock of Azithromycin antibiotic at the government hospital in Morar town of Gwalior district has been sealed and samples have been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal for testing, they said. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Blood Plasma Loot Gang Busted, 6 Arrested In Bhopal
Police investigation suggested that the gang has so far stolen 1,150 units of FFP from the blood bank of AIIMS, Bhopal, and sold them to two labs in Nashik and Aurangabad in Maharashtra at the rate of Rs 5,800 per unit.
BHOPAL: In a shocking incident, a scheduled caste (SC) man in Madhya Pradeshs Katni district has alleged that the upper caste sarpanch of the village along with aides, subjected him to utmost cruelty for opposing illegal sand mining. The complainant Rajkumar Chowdhary alleged that he was not only assaulted by the sarpanch Ramanuj Pandey and aides, but the sarpanchs son Pawan Pandey even urinated on him. The alleged incident happened in Matwara village of Katni district on October 13. The villages sarpanch, Ramanuj Pandey, is involved in illegal sand mining in the village. When I opposed it, the sarpanch and aides, including a key associate, son and nephew, assaulted me, and the sarpanchs son Pawan Pandey even urinated on my face. When my mother protested the cruelty which was being unleashed on me, they caught and dragged her by the hair and assaulted her, the complainant Rajkumar Chowdhary alleged. The unimaginable insult which has happened with me just for opposing illegal mining, has pushed me to the verge of contemplating committing suicide, but Ive to live for my kids, he said. Instead of going to the local police station, the complainant went to the Katni district police superintendent's office and reported the matter immediately after getting treatment at the hospital for the alleged assault injuries. While confirming about having received a complaint from Chowdhary, the Katni districts additional SP (ASP) Santosh Dehriya said the police have been directed to probe the matter and act accordingly. According to latest reports, a case has been registered against the accused under the provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
After cough syrup tragedy, MP hospital recalls Azithromycin bottles over alleged worms
Amid growing concerns over child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior is facing a complaint over worms reportedly found in a bottle of antibiotic medicine given to a child, media reports said on Thursday. According to these reports, following a complaint by a woman whose child was administered the medicine, the entire stock of Azithromycin oral suspension at the government hospital in Morar town has been sealed, and samples have been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal for testing. Azithromycin is commonly prescribed to children for various infections. The medicine in question was reportedly a generic version manufactured by a Madhya Pradesh-based company. A drug inspector, Anubhuti Sharma, told media that a woman at the government hospital in Morar complained of worms in a bottle of Azithromycin oral suspension. Although the bottle brought in by the complainant was already opened, the matter was investigated immediately. All 306 bottles stored and distributed at the hospital have been recalled and seized, the reports added. Preliminary inspections of some bottles did not reveal signs of insects, but testing is being conducted to confirm safety. Some bottles have been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, while a sample will also be sent to the Central Drug Laboratory in Kolkata. This incident comes after 24 children in Chhindwara district reportedly died due to suspected renal failure after consuming adulterated Coldrif cough syrup. The tragedy had earlier prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue an alert against three substandard oral cough syrups identified in IndiaColdrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife.
Chhattisgarh wins best performing state award for transparent PM-JAY implementation
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh was bestowed with an award as best performing state for its effective execution, transparency and almost zero pendency on health care insurance claims and related issues under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The award was received by Dr Priyanka Shukla, chief executive officer (CEO) of the state nodal agency at the National Health Authority (NHA) Conclave held in Bhopal on Wednesday. At the NHA review meeting in January 2025, Chhattisgarh was found to have a relatively high number of suspicious claims. To improve this situation, the state nodal agency developed and implemented a swift action plan to strengthen accountability and transparency in health services. The nodal agency has taken steady, resolute steps in recent months, including conducting extensive field audits to identify suspicious claims, significantly reducing the turnaround time (TAT) for claims processing, orientation and sensitivity training for all stakeholders, strengthening the State Anti-Fraud Unit (SAFU) team, and establishing regular communication and coordination mechanisms with empanelled healthcare providers (EHCPs). Besides intensive reviews at district and state level by the health secretary and CEO (state nodal officer), the health department team conducted surprise inspections of many hospitals across the state. Penalty action was taken against 45 hospitals (the highest ever) for non-compliance with the scheme's standards. Additionally, field audits were conducted in over 32,000 cases, preventing fraudulent claims and making the claim settlement process more transparent. Regular meetings are being held with representatives of the Indian Medical Association and private hospitals to address issues faced by empanelled hospitals. According to data from the National Health Authority, 97 percent of hospitals (the highest) registered under PM-JAY in Chhattisgarh are active, a testament to hospitals' confidence in the scheme. In contrast, this rate in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh is 62 %, and the national average is only 52 percent. (PM-JAY) (Zero Pendency) NHA CEO pic.twitter.com/dgxrj6KzRB ShyamBihari Jaiswal (@ShyamBihariBjp) October 15, 2025 Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal congratulating the department officials, said, The state government's goal remains to provide quality and respectable healthcare to all eligible families. The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was included as an agenda for the first time in the recently held Collectors' Conference, chaired by CMVishnu Deo Sai in Raipur. CM Sai has directed all collectors to conduct regular reviews of the scheme in their respective districts.
MP Govt Hikes Dearness Relief for 4.5 Lakh Pensioners Ahead of Diwali
Bhopal, October 15 (Daily Kiran): The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a major Diwali gift for over 4.5 lakh pensioners and their families, increasing the Dearness Relief (DR) rates for retirees under both the Sixth and Seventh Pay Commissions. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav approved the decision, which will provide additional financial relief to pensioners ... Read more MP Govt Hikes Dearness Relief for 4.5 Lakh Pensioners Ahead of Diwali
Madhya Pradesh Government Increases Dearness Relief for 4.5 Lakh Pensioners
Bhopal, October 15 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major relief ahead of Diwali, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for around 4.5 lakh pensioners and their families. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, will come into effect from September 1, 2025, and the enhanced pension amount will ... Read more Madhya Pradesh Government Increases Dearness Relief for 4.5 Lakh Pensioners
MP cough syrup tragedy: Child death toll rises to 24 after three year-old girl dies in Nagpur
BHOPAL: Acute kidney failure caused by poisoning from Coldrif cough syrup has claimed the life of one more child from Madhya Pradesh, taking the total death toll from the tragedy to 24. The latest death was reported from a hospital in Nagpur (Maharashtra), where Ambika Viswakarma, aged three and a half years, a native of the Chourai area of Chhindwara district, who had been under treatment since September 14, died due to acute renal failure on Wednesday. While confirming the tragic development, Chhindwaras additional district collector Dhirendra Singh told TNIE that with this latest death, as many as 21 children from various parts of Chhindwara district have died at hospitals in Chhindwara and Nagpur due to the cough syrup poisoning-induced acute kidney failure since September 3. With three more children, including one from Pandhurna district and two from Betul district, also having fallen prey due to similar health complications, the total number of children from southern MP districts who have died due to it now stands at 24. Meanwhile, a team from the Chhindwara district polices Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case and currently camping in Tamil Nadu, has arrested the woman chemical analyst of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the concerned cough syrup. The 61-year-old woman chemical analyst who has been arrested from Tamil Nadu will now be brought on transit remand to MP. This is the second arrest in the case from Tamil Nadu, after the October 11 arrest of the manufacturing firms 75-year-old owner Ranganathan Govindan, and overall, the fifth arrest in the case. Three others who have so far been arrested in the case from Chhindwara district of MP include the government doctor Dr. Pravin Soni (who prescribed the Coldrif cough syrup at his private clinic in Parasia town to most of the children who died later), the local stockist of the syrup Rajesh Soni, and Saurabh Jain, the pharmacist at Apna Medical Store. Two more arrests made in Madhya Pradesh Coldrif cough syrup deaths; four arrested so far
Three ABVP leaders arrested in MP's Mandsaur for secretly filming girls changing costumes
BHOPAL : Three student leaders reportedly associated with the BJP's students wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) were arrested in Mandsaur district of western Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday for secretly filming girl students while the girls were changing costumes in a room during the government colleges youth festival. On Wednesday, the local police station received a complaint from the principal of the Maharaja Yashwant Rao Holkar Government College, which alleged that CCTV footage at the college showed that the girl students were filmed secretly while changing costumes in the changing room, during preparations for an event of the ongoing youth festival at the college on Tuesday. The girl students reported the matter to us, after which the CCTV footage of the concerned floor revealed that four male students (all B.A. third-year students) were filming the girls from the ventilator of the changing room. Aiming to prevent the misuse of those visuals, which could have led to the girls resorting to extreme steps, the accused male students were identified and the police were informed about the matter, the government colleges principal, Dr. Priti Sharma, said. According to the Bhanpura police station in-charge, after getting the complaint, three of the four accused students have been arrested and booked under BNS Sections 77 and 3(5), which deal with voyeurism and crimes committed with two or more persons with a common intent. The arrested trio (all B.A. third-year students) have been identified reportedly as ABVP leaders, including ABVPs local secretary Umesh Joshi, co-in-charge of the college Ajay Gaur, and the saffron student outfits worker Himanshu Bairagi. While all three arrested student leaders were sent into judicial custody by a court, the local police have sent the seized cell phone for forensic analysis to figure out whether more such videos were on the phone or not.
Bhopal Bypass Stretch Collapses, Government Report Blames Farmers
A 100-metre stretch of the Bhopal Bypass collapsed on Monday, leaving behind a 30-foot-deep crater and a long list of explanations.
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Rain Alert in Southern Madhya Pradesh for Three Days; Rajgarh Records Coldest Night at 14.4C
Bhopal, October 15 (Daily Kiran): Even after the monsoons withdrawal from Madhya Pradesh, light rainfall is expected to continue in the southern parts of the state for the next few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-day rain alert for several districts of Indore, Narmadapuram, and Jabalpur divisions, predicting light showers with ... Read more Rain Alert in Southern Madhya Pradesh for Three Days; Rajgarh Records Coldest Night at 14.4C
Ahead of Diwali, Madhya Pradesh approves proposals targeting soybean, millet farmers and pensioners
BHOPAL: Ahead of Diwali, the Madhya Pradesh government approved a series of proposals on Tuesday, targeting the soybean and millet farmers and pensioners in the state. Aiming to boost the interests of the soybean farmers in the state, which is considered the countrys soybean bowl, the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, approved the implementation of the Bhavantar Yojana, price deficit payment scheme of the central government. Under the special scheme for the Kharif season 2025, the soybean farmers will be compensated for the deficit between the current selling price being fetched by their produce in notified markets and the Rs 5328 per quintal minimum support price fixed for soybean. The scheme allows the government to compensate if farmers receive prices lower than the MSP, which is fixed at Rs 5,238 per quintal, after selling soybean in the notified markets. The government will pay the difference between the selling price and the MSP. The government has fixed the MSP for soybeans under this scheme at Rs 5,238, urban administration and development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya informed after the meeting. Under the special scheme, soybean will be sold in the states notified mandis from October 24, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The model rate will be calculated based on the weighted average of soybean prices over 14 days in state mandis. The difference between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the market/model rate will be transferred via DBT to the registered farmers bank accounts. The decision was long-awaited, particularly in the state which accounts for almost 60 per cent of the country's soybean production, and has seen steep decline in soybean prices, due to excess supply and inclement weather. In another key decision, the state cabinet decided to procure kodo and kutki (millets) from farmers in major millet-producing districts for the first time, benefiting a large number of tribal farmers. Under the Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana, procurement of Kodo and Kutki will be undertaken from farmers in the leading production districts Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Dindori, Chhindwara, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Rewa, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Based on demand, procurement from farmers of other districts will also be considered. Procurement will be carried out by Shree Ann Consortium of Farmer-Producer Company Limited (Shree Ann Federation). For Kharif season 2025, approximately 30,000 metric tons of milletKutki at Rs 3,500 per quintal and Kodo at Rs 2,500 per quintal will be procured. The Federation will receive an interest-free loan of Rs 80 crore from the States Price Stabilisation Fund. Additionally, an incentive of Rs 1,000 per quintal will be directly transferred (DBT) to the bank accounts of eligible farmers. Further, the cabinet also approved a proposal to increase the dearness relief (DR) payable to pensioners in the state and family pensioners by 2 per cent. Around 4.5 lakh pensioners will benefit from the decision.This increase will result in an additional financial burden of approximately Rs 170 crore on the state exchequer for the current financial year. The decision aligns with the communication from the Government of Chhattisgarh dated August 25, 2025.
Bhopal/Seoni, October 14 (Daily Kiran): In a major crackdown that has sent shockwaves through the Madhya Pradesh Police Department, an FIR has been registered against 11 police personnel including SDOP (DSP) Pooja Pandey in connection with the sensational Seoni hawala loot case. Eight of the accused have been arrested, while three are still ... Read more Seoni Hawala Loot Case: FIR Against 11 Police Officers Including SDOP Pooja Pandey, 8 Arrested, 3 Absconding
Seven cops arrested in two separate cases in last three days in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: Seven police personnel from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested in two separate criminal cases over the last three days. On Sunday, two constables from Bhopals Piplani police station, Santosh Bamania and Saurabh Arya, were arrested for brutally assaulting 22-year-old B.Tech (Cyber Security) student Udit Gayake, leading to his death on October 14. Based on the autopsy report, which revealed over a dozen injuries, including severe internal wounds such as head trauma and a ruptured pancreas sustained during the assault. A murder case was filed against the two constables on Saturday. They were arrested the following day. Around 400 km away in southern MPs Seoni district, as many as 11 cops, among them, SDOP Pooja Pandey, the sub inspector in-charge of Bandol police station, Arpit Bhairam and nine other cops (head constables and constables) who were first suspended on October 10 for allegedly 'looting' over Rs 1.45 crore alleged hawala money, have now been arrested. Taking firm action in the matter on Tuesday, the states CM Dr Mohan Yadav directed lodging case against all the 11 suspended cops, followed by the arrest of five of them -- SDOP Pooja Pandey, sub inspector Arpit Bhairam and constables Yogendra, Neeraj and Jagdish. Whoever violates the law will not be spared at any cost, particularly when those entrusted with protecting people from loot are themselves indulging in the same offence. Law is equal for everyone, none will be spared for breaking it, regardless of their position, CM Dr Mohan Yadav said in a stern statement on Tuesday. All the 11 suspended police personnel have been booked under BNS Sections 310(2), 126(2), Section 140(3), Section 61(2), which pertain to robbery, wrongful restraint, abduction and criminal conspiracy. While five of the cops have been arrested, six others who have also been booked in the case, include head constables Makhan, Rajesh Janghela, Ravindra Uike and constables Ritesh Verma, Kedar and Subhash (Kedar and Subhash are Special Armed Force-SAF). On the night of October 89, Nagpur (Maharashtra) resident Sohan Parmar, was travelling from Katni (MP) to Jalna (Maharashtra) with around Rs 2.96 crore cash, which belonged to a bullion trader. The money was actually alleged hawala money. A police search team led by SDOP Pooja Pandey and Bandol police station in-charge Arpit Bhairam, intercepted the vehicle near Sheeladevi Bypass. However, the cops reportedly shifted the cash into their own vehicles and returned to the police station without informing the departments higher officials.
Video: Massive 30-foot crater appears after road collapse in Madhya Pradesh
A 30-foot-deep crater was formed after a road connecting major cities like Indore, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Mandla, and Sagar collapsed at Bilkhiriya village in Madhya Pradesh. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred between 12 noon and 1 pm near the bridge from Mandideep to Intkhedi on the Bhopal Eastern Bypass. Nearly 100 meters Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
50-Metre Road Stretch Caves In Near Bhopal
A bypass road built by MPRDC collapsed near Bilkhiria after cracks appeared; authorities begin repairs and probe construction lapses
A 100-meter stretch of the Indore-Jabalpur bypass near Bhopal collapsed on Monday. A major tragedy was averted as no traffic was present. The Sukhi Sevania police diverted vehicles. The MP Road Development Corporation announced a probe into the incident. Eyewitnesses reported cracks appearing before the collapse. A similar incident occurred in July.
Bhopal, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The auspicious Pushya Nakshatra has begun today, bringing a wave of excitement across markets in Madhya Pradesh. The two-day favorable period from Tuesday, October 14 at 11:10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m. is expected to drive heavy festive shopping activity, with traders offering special discounts ... Read more Two-Day Pushya Nakshatra Brings Festive Cheer Across Markets; Astrologers List Auspicious Items for Purchase
Monsoon Withdraws from Madhya Pradesh, Light Rain Likely in Southern Parts; Cold Sets In
Bhopal, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The monsoon has officially withdrawn from Madhya Pradesh, marking the end of the rainy season, though light showers may continue in some southern districts over the next few days. Meanwhile, the state has started experiencing a nip in the air, with night temperatures dropping below 20C in most cities. According ... Read more Monsoon Withdraws from Madhya Pradesh, Light Rain Likely in Southern Parts; Cold Sets In
Madhya Pradesh shocker: Cops in Bhopal beats up 22-year-old student to death
Two police constables in Bhopal were arrested after a video surfaced showing them beating a BTech student who later died. The postmortem confirmed internal injuries, leading to murder charges and criticism of the Madhya Pradesh governments handling of law and order
Bhopal, October 13 (Daily Kiran): Cold weather has officially arrived in Madhya Pradesh, with night temperatures dipping across major cities including Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain. While the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from most parts of the state, light rainfall is still likely in a few eastern districts on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department ... Read more Cold Weather Sets In Across Madhya Pradesh; Temperatures Dip in Bhopal, Indore; Rain Alert for Eastern Region
Modi govt weakening RTI Act, says Congress as law turns 20
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: AICC general secretary Deepa Dasmunsi and KPCC working president P C Vishnunadh on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of systematically weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act, as the historic law passed by the UPA government turned 20 this year. As per the duo, under the original 2005 framework, information commissioners had a fixed five-year tenure with secure service conditions, ensuring independence of central and state commissions. However, the 2019 amendment transferred appointment powers to the Union government, opening doors for administrative interference, they said. The 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act further expanded the definition of personal information, restricting disclosure even in matters of public interest, the Congress leaders said, adding that this undermined the essence of the RTI Act, with serious issues like voter list irregularities and misuse of public funds being shielded under the label of personal information. The duo said vacancies worsened the situation. The Central Information Commission, they said, has just two members instead of 11, and the Chief Information Commissioner post has been vacant since September. They said as of June last year, about 4.05 lakh appeals and complaints were pending across state commissions, with 23,000 cases awaiting resolution centrally. Requests for information on the PMs foreign visits, deaths due to alleged oxygen shortage during the pandemic and the PM CARES fund usage have reportedly been denied, they said. The leaders also highlighted the electoral bonds case, where RTI requests went unheeded initially, and only the Supreme Courts intervention led to details of the contributions made to political parties becoming public. The duo alleged that RTI activists face serious threats and attacks, citing the murders of environmentalist Shehla Masood in Bhopal for exposing illegal mining and land scam whistleblower Satish Shetty by the land mafia, and warned that such incidents deter citizens from using the RTI law without fear. They also said although the Whistleblower Protection Act was passed by the UPA, it was never implemented. In Kerala, information related to deaths in police custody is being withheld under the guise of personal data, one of the leaders said. The Congress demanded repeal of the 2019 amendments, the amendments made to the DPDP Act, full implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act and diverse representation in commissions.
Blinkit Riders Allegedly Barge Into House In Bhopal, Misbehave With Woman
Chaos erupted at a residential colony in Madhya Pradesh's capital city of Bhopal after several delivery riders of the quick commerce giant Blinkit barged into a house, attacked domestic staff, and misbehaved with the woman who lived there.
Madhya Pradesh Court Awards First Death Sentence Under New Criminal Law
Bhopal, October 12 (Daily Kiran) In a first-of-its-kind verdict under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a court in Madhya Pradesh has awarded the death penalty to an accused convicted of a brutal murder over witchcraft suspicion. The judgment was delivered by Additional Sessions Judge (II) Anil Chaudhary in Khandwa district, sentencing Champalal alias ... Read more Madhya Pradesh Court Awards First Death Sentence Under New Criminal Law
BHOPAL: Parshottam, a youngster belonging to the OBC category (Kushwah community), was allegedly dictated to wash the feet of a Brahmin man with water and drink it as atonement for a sin committed by him. The incident took place on Friday night in Madhya Pradeshs Damoh district. He was punished for posting an AI-generated image of a Brahmin man, Anju Pandey. A village-level dispute in Sataria snowballed into such cruelty. The village had imposed a self-declared ban on selling alcohol, but Anuj alias Anju Pandey violated that ban and continued to sell liquor. He was caught, and the villagers punished him by making him publicly apologise and pay a fine of Rs 2100, following a unanimous resolution. Anuj accepted it as well. However, the problem did not end there. On Friday, Parshottam allegedly created AI AI-generated image of Anju Pandey wearing a garland of shoes. Though Parshottam deleted the post within minutes and apologised for it, the Brahmin caste men considered it an insult to their entire caste. Parshottam was called to a Shiva Temple in the village, where he was forced by the Brahmin caste people to wash Anju Pandeys feet and drink it. The entire insulting act happened in the presence of Brahmin caste men as well as a few Kushwaha caste men. The entire act inside the temple premises was filmed. The video has gone viral, too. In the video, Parshottam is seen apologising to the entire Brahmin caste, kneeling before a Shiva Linga and placing Rs 5100 as a fine for his acts. Both Parshottam and Anju Pandey did not report the matter to the police and instead released separate videos stating that all that happened was part of a Guru-Shishya relationship, and a few people were trying to disturb the social harmony. However, a Kushwaha caste man, Shobha Prasad, reported the matter to the police on Saturday. Four men, including Anuj alias Anju Pandey, Kamlesh Pandey, Brajesh Pandey, Rahul Pandey and two to three unidentified men have been listed among the accused in the FIR, lodged at Patera police station under Sections 296, 196(1)(b) and 3(5) BNS and efforts are underway to arrest the accused, Damoh district police superintendent Shrutkirti Somwanshi said. The sections deal with the offences of obscene acts, acting prejudicial to social harmony and crime committed with common intent. According to Damoh district police sources, a case is likely to soon be lodged against Parshottam Kushwah for posting the AI-generated image of Anuj Pandey. The Kushwahas and Brahmins form a significant chunk of the vote bank in the Hatta and Patera area of the Damoh district. The incident exposed how caste-based oppression still prevails, particularly in the MP's Bundelkhand region.
Light Rain Likely in Eastern Madhya Pradesh; Western Districts Experience Rising Chill
Bhopal, October 12 (DailyKiran) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall in the eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next four days, while the western districts are experiencing a dip in temperatures, signalling the onset of early winter conditions. According to the IMD, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Anuppur, and Dindori districts are ... Read more Light Rain Likely in Eastern Madhya Pradesh; Western Districts Experience Rising Chill
CM Mohan Yadav to Transfer 1,541 Crore to 1.26 Crore Ladli Behnas Today
Bhopal, October 12 (DailyKiran) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will on Sunday transfer 1,541 crore as the 29th installment of the Ladli Behna Yojana directly into the bank accounts of around 1.26 crore beneficiaries across the state. The event is being held at the Mela Ground in Sheopur district. During the programme, ... Read more CM Mohan Yadav to Transfer 1,541 Crore to 1.26 Crore Ladli Behnas Today
Congress demands CBI probe into deaths of kids under 10 across Madhya Pradesh over last year
BHOPAL: While the special investigation team (SIT) of Madhya Pradesh Police probes the recent deaths of at least 23 kids due to cough syrup poisoning-induced acute kidney failure in Chhindwara and adjoining districts, the opposition Congress has demanded a separate SIT probe to probe deaths of kids aged below ten years across the state. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari demanded the formation of a separate SIT for probing deaths of children aged below ten years, across MP, particularly in Chhindwara and neighbourhood over the last three months. He claimed that while more than 500 kids took ill, over 150 of them died in southern MP districts, including Chhindwara, Betul, Pandhurna, Seoni and adjoining districts over the last three months. Patwari, who is himself a former MP minister, further demanded a CBI probe into the deaths of kids below 10 years across MP over the last one year. This syrup (Coldrif) is sold not just in MP, but in many other states, so a CBI probe is required to establish why the death happened in MP only. That can only become clear, if the probe covers deaths of children aged below ten years in the last one year across the state. Questioning the arrest of Dr Pravin Soni (government doctor who prescribed the Coldrif cough syrup to most kids, who died later) in the case, the state Congress chief said, A doctor only prescribes the medicines, he doesnt manufacture and check the efficacy of the medicines. Though the owner of the pharma unit which manufactured the cough syrup, has already been arrested from Chennai, similar action needs to be taken against MPs then drug controller. Merely his removal from post wont suffice, he should be booked in the same case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and be arrested subsequently, Patwari demanded on Saturday. While announcing that the Congress workers will observe day long fast at all children's hospitals across the state demanding for justice for families who lost their kids in Chhindwara and neighbouring districts, Patwari further demanded the resignation of states health minister Rajendra Shukla (also the deputy CM) in the matter. If the health minister doesnt resign taking moral responsibility for the carelessness which caused the deaths of kids, then the CM should show the courage to sack him. He also demanded action against the states principal secretary (health) Sandeep Yadav and questioned as to who is Sonu Rana, who wields immense clout. There is one Sonu Rana, who wields immense clout in the states health department. Who is he, a social activist, a government employee or anyone else? His call records should be probed, Patwari said, while showing a picture and alleging that Rana was present at the meeting between states health minister and a Japanese delegation some time back.
Madhya Pradesh: Two Bhopal constables booked, suspended for murder of B.Tech student
BHOPAL: Two constables of the Madhya Pradesh Police have been booked for allegedly murdering a B.Tech (Cyber Security) student in the state capital, Bhopal. The accused, identified as Santosh Bamania and Saurabh Aryaboth posted at Bhopals Piplani police stationhave been charged with the murder of 22-year-old Udit Gayake, an engineering student. Udit's brother-in-law is a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the anti-Naxal Hawk Force in Balaghat district. One of the constables, who was on night patrol duty, was caught on CCTV mercilessly beating Udit, while the other, armed with a firearm, stood nearby and watched, according to the visuals. The incident occurred late Thursday night, while Udit was partying with friends in the Indrapuri area of Bhopal. He was a student at a reputed private engineering college in Sehore district. A murder case was registered at the Piplani police stationthe same station where the accused constables were postedunder Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The registration of case followed a preliminary post-mortem report which cited homicidal death due to traumatic hemorrhagic pancreatitis resulting from blunt force trauma. The report also noted multiple antemortem ram track pattern injuries on the body. Confirming the registration of the murder case, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II), Vivek Singh, said, The arrests of the two accused will be made soon. The constables had already been suspended prior to being officially booked. According to Udits friends, Akshat and Dipesh, they were partying late at night in Indrapuri when a group of policemen arrived. Seeing them, Udit panicked and ran into a nearby lane. We later heard sounds of Udit being beaten. When he returned, his shirt was torn and he appeared severely injured, the friends said. They further alleged that the police demanded Rs 10,000 from them, threatening serious consequences if they refused. We said we only had Rs 1,000Rs 2,000. When they declined to accept that, we suggested going to Piplani police station. On the way, the police suddenly disappeared, they added. Shortly afterward, the friends received a call from others at the party saying the same police personnel had returned to the spot and were asking about their whereabouts. Udits friends reportedly took him to a nearby police outpost, where officers recognized him due to his family background and rushed him to a hospital. He was later referred to AIIMS-Bhopal, where doctors declared him dead.
Cough syrup deaths: Congress seeks CBI probe, resignation of MP health min
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday alleged that the state governments negligence led to the deaths of more than 20 children following consumption of a toxic cough syrup, and sought the resignation of the health minister and a CBI probe into the fatalities. Calling it an offence of culpable homicide, he also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bhopal youth succumbs to injuries after police constables thrash him; both cops suspended
BHOPAL: A 22-year-old youth succumbed to internal injuries caused by severe beating by two police constables in Bhopal on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. Both constables, Santosh Bamania and Saurabh Arya, have been suspended on the order of deputy commissioner of police (DCP Zone-II) Vivek Kumar Singh and the process is underway to book them. As per informed sources privy to the investigations, the initial findings of the autopsy, suggest that Udit died due to internal injuries, including head and pancreatic hemorrhage injuries. Both the constables posted at the Piplani police station have been suspended and a process is underway to register a case against them, DCP-Zone II Vivek Kumar Singh told TNIE . The youth has been identified as Udit Kumar Gaayke, who was pursuing an engineering course in cybersecurity from a prominent private engineering college near Bhopal. Udit's father is an MP State Electricity Board employee, his mother is a teacher, and his brother-in-law is a deputy SP posted in the special anti-Naxal Hawk Force of MP Police in Balaghat district. According to Udits friends, Akshat and Dipesh, the three were partying late night in Indrapuri area when cops arrived. Udit allegedly fled at the sight of the cops to a nearby lane. The witnesses said that they could hear the cops beating Udit. When he returned, his shirt was torn and he showed signs of having received heavy beating. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera: footage shows one of the cops charging him with cane mercilessly and the other cop wielding a gun, looking on. The youth's friends alleged that the two cops demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 or 'dire consequences would follow'. Akshat and Dipesh said that they were on their way to Piplani police station. They said the cops who were following them disappeared suddenly. Shortly after, we received a phone call from some of our friends, telling them that the concerned police personnel had returned to the spot where the entire incident had happened and were asking for us, Akshat and Dipesh alleged. Udits friends reportedly took him to a nearby police outpost, where some known cops recognised him and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Doctors there referred him to AIIMS-Bhopal, where he was declared dead. Enraged by the incident, Udits relatives and friends started gathering outside the AIIMS-Bhopal and later protested outside the Piplani police station.
Cough syrup deaths: TN-based pharma firm owner under 10-day remand
BHOPAL: Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical unit that manufactured contaminated Coldrif cough syrup linked to the death of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, was reportedly remanded on Friday. Arrested from Chennai on Wednesday-Thursday night , Ranganathan was brought on transit remand from Chennai by the special investigation team (SIT) of MPs Chhindwara district police to Nagpur by flight on Friday morning. He was subsequently taken in heavy police custody from Nagpur to Parasia police station in MPs Chhindwara district, where he was kept for some hours, before being taken for production before the court of judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) Shailendra Uike, under heavy police presence. Amid shouts of Faansi Do, Faansi Do (hang him to death), as Ranganathan was taken out of the police vehicle, some angry persons reportedly tried to attack him, but the alert police foiled their bid. The sudden incident led to Ranganathans spectacle falling on the ground. He was subsequently produced before the court, which remanded him into ten days custody of the 12-member strong SIT of Chhindwara police, which is probing the case. In a related development, the head of Parasia Advocates body Shyam Kumar Sahu said that the entire advocate fraternity of Parasia block has resolved not to defend Ranganathan in the court and neither allow any advocate from outside to contest his case. Ranganathans Wednesday-Thursday night arrest from Chennai is the second arrest within six days in the case registered at the Parasia police station on the complaint of local block medical officer (BMO) on October 4. Earlier on October 4 night, government doctor Dr Pravin Soni, who had prescribed the Coldrif cough syrup at his private clinic, to most of the kids who died later, was arrested by the SITa development which has enraged the doctor fraternity across the country. Then the Chhindwara district police in MP had lodged an FIR against the cough syrup manufacturer company, Chhindwara-based government doctor Dr Pravin Soni and others u/s BNS Sections 105 and 276 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder and adulteration of drugs), besides Section 27A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, which deals with manufacturing, stocking, selling and offering for sale spurious and adulterated medicines. The sections under which the FIR was lodged at the Parasia police station on the complaint of a health department official, carry a punishment ranging between ten years in jail and life imprisonment. Meanwhile, according to the official bulletin released by the Chhindwara chief medical and health officer (CMHO) office on Friday, so far 20 kids from Chhindwara district have died at hospitals in Nagpur, Chhindwara and other places. As many as six kids remain critical, out of which two are admitted at hospitals in Nagpur (Maharashtra). With 20 kids from Chhindwara, two from Betul and one from Pandhurna districts having died due to acute kidney failure induced by Coldrif cough syrup poisoning since September 2, the total toll stands at 23 currently. Cough syrup deaths: SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety review
The Lokayukta police on Thursday conducted raids at multiple premises of a retired engineer-in-chief of the Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD), GP Mehra, in Bhopal and Narmadapuram district for allegedly amassing assets unlawfully.
BTech student dead after assault by cops in Bhopal
Bhopal: A 22-year-old BTech student died after being beaten allegedly by police personnel in the early hours of Friday in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal, officials said. A video clip showed a policeman holding Udit Gaayke, while another is seen hitting him with a stick. Constables Santosh Bamaniya and Saurabh Arya have been suspended in this Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Madhya Pradesh: Cops pocket Rs 1.5 crore from seized hawala cash, suspended
BHOPAL:Ten police personnel, including a woman Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP), have been suspended for allegedly misappropriating Rs 1.5 crore out of a total of Rs 2.96 crore in suspected hawala money in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Nine police personnel including Arpit Bhairam, the Sub-Inspector and in-charge of Bandol Police Station, two head constables, and six constables were suspended on Thursday following an order by Inspector General (IG) of Jabalpur Range, Pramod Verma. Subsequently, on Friday, Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana ordered the suspension of SDOP Pooja Pandey. According to a complaint filed by Sohan Parmar, a resident of Nagpur, Maharashtra, he was traveling from Katni (MP) to Jalna (Maharashtra) with Rs 2.96 crore in cash, allegedly belonging to a bullion trader. The amount is suspected to be hawala money. On the night of October 89, a police search team led by SDOP Pooja Pandey and Bandol Police Station in-charge Arpit Bhairam intercepted the vehicle near Sheeladevi Bypass under the jurisdiction of Lakhanwada Police Station. Parmar was detained, and the cash was taken to Bandol Police Station, where he was held overnight. However, instead of following the due legal procedure for cash seizure, the police reportedly released the vehicle and Parmar the following morning without proper documentation or action. When the bullion trader from Maharashtra learned of the incident, he traveled to Seoni district and was shocked to discover that the official police report only acknowledged the seizure of Rs 1.45 crore with the remaining Rs 1.5 crore allegedly misappropriated by the involved officers. Surprisingly, senior police officials, including Seoni Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Mehta and IG Jabalpur Zone Pramod Verma, were not informed of the operation by the involved team. It was Additional SP (ASP) Deepak Mishra who alerted the SP and the IG, prompting an official inquiry. This led to the suspension of the nine personnel, including the police station in-charge. Based on the findings of the SP and IG, DGP Makwana subsequently ordered the suspension of SDOP Pooja Pandey, bringing the total number of suspended officers to ten. Additional SP (Jabalpur) Ayush Gupta has been appointed to lead the investigation. He arrived in Seoni late Thursday night and has already begun the probe. Commenting on the incident, Seoni SP Sunil Mehta said, Action has been taken against the police personnel for failing to properly seize and report approximately Rs 1.45 crore on the night of October 89.
3-day Paigham-e-Insaniyat program in Bhopal from Oct 24 to 26
Bhopal: To promote humanity, brotherhood and social unity, a three-day National Socio-Cultural Exhibition 2025 and the Paigham-e-Insaniyat programme are being jointly organized by MPMMA and MP Career Vision Academy at the Central Library grounds in Bhopal from October 24th to 26ththis year. This was announced by Bhopal Shahar Qazi Syed Mushtaq Ali Nadwi at a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Luxury Cars, Gold And Honey: Recovery From Retired Madhya Pradesh Engineer
Bhopal woke up to a real-life crime thriller on Thursday as the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokayukta raided the residence and properties of retired Public Works Department (PWD) Chief Engineer GP Mehra, uncovering an unbelievable mountain of wealth.
Madhya Pradesh HC directs govt to relocate toxic ash from Union Carbide
BHOPAL: Unsatisfied with steps taken by the state government for containment of the residual ash generated from incineration of toxic waste of Union Carbide factory site, the Madhya Pradesh government has directed the government to relocate the ash to a place which is far away from human habitation, vegetation and water sources. A division bench of the HC, comprising Justices Atul Sreedharan and Pradeep Mittal directed the state government to file a report citing alternate sites for containment of the ash (instead of presently planned containment site which is just 500 meters from human habitation in Dhar district). The HC further asked the government to inform the court, whether a global tender has been floated to get the best technical expertise of companies/agencies, executing a work of this nature and having dealt with similar cases of containment of toxic chemical waste. Importantly, this is the second time in over two months that the MP HC has directed the state government to relocate the 899 tonnes of ash (generated from the 55-day incineration of the 358 tonnes of toxic waste at the treatment-storage-disposal facility in Pithampur-Dhar) to a site without human habitation. Before its Wednesday order, the HC had also issued similar directions on July 31 . Earlier also, this Court had voiced its apprehension of containing the residual waste proximate to human habitation, as the residual waste is still toxic in nature and if not contained properly, and God forbid, if the containment structure itself is breached collapses on account of a natural disaster like an earthquake, then it would be another disaster in the waiting. This Court had directed the state to examine alternate sites for containment of the toxic ash. In this regard, the State may examine the alternate sites given in one of the intervention applications and consider the feasibility of moving the toxic ash to such places which are far away from human habitation, vegetation and water source, so that even in the event of the containment collapsing, its ill effects are nil to minimal. While mentioning about another intervention application filed in the matter, the HC stated in its Wednesday order, The concerned application discloses that the tests that have been conducted on the toxic ash, still reveal the presence of mercury, which is higher than the permissible limits as disclosed in the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Boards Report of August 12, 2025. In support of the structure envisaged for the containment of the toxic ash, the state has made an animated video presentation to contend that the containment structure (barely 500 meters from human habitation) is a state-of-the-art structure employing most modern safety measures. However, it doesnt satisfy the court. In times when new roads are washed away in rains and bridges collapse and worse still, when railway overbridges are constructed with a right-angle turn, reducing this state to a laughingstock nationwide, reposing unflinching faith in the engineering prowess of the state may be an invitation to disaster. The anxiety of this court should not be misconstrued as mocking the state but far from it, the caution being exercised by the court is the result of being once bitten, twice shy. The Union Carbide India Limited factory at Bhopal was safe, till disaster struck in December 1984. Thus, when it comes to the issue of containing the toxic ash, perhaps till Kingdom Come, no amount of caution is in excess. The HC will next hear the matter on November 20. Importantly, the entire 358 tonnes of toxic waste lying at the worst industrial tragedy-struck defunct Union Carbide plant in Bhopal was relocate safely after 40 years on the HCs order on January 1-2, 2025 to the TSDF in Pithampur industrial town of western MPs Dhar district. Based on the HCs directions, the waste was incinerated at the same TSDF in 55 days in May-June, consequently generating 899 tonnes ash, which is planned to be safely disposed in secured landfill/containment structure, close to the TSDF where the waste was burnt.
MP CM Mohan Yadav accuses TN govt of inadequate support over cough syrup poisoning deaths of 23 kids
BHOPAL: As the death toll of children from cough syrup poisoning continued to rise in Madhya Pradesh, the states chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav has accused the Tamil Nadu government of not providing adequate support on the issue. According to official sources, the death toll of children at hospitals in Nagpur and Chhindwara stands presently at 23, including 20 from Chhindwara, one from Pandhurna and two from Betul district. In an associated development, Ranganathan, the 75-year-old owner of the Tamil Nadu based pharmaceutical unit, which made the cough syrup, was arrested by the MP Polices SIT team from Chennai on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday and will be brought to Chhindwara soon. The deaths have happened due to manufacturing defects of the concerned cough syrup, which was being made at the factory in TN. So, the timely action and sampling should first have been initiated there. The Congress leaders who are questioning us should better go to Tamil Nadu and question their alliance partners government in that state, as to how the licence of the factory was renewed. How was it operating in a small place, Yadav said after taking stock of the medical treatment of the affected kids in Nagpur in Maharashtra. Amid the possibility of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi going to Chhindwara on October 12 to meet the families who have lost their children, the MP CM dared the former AICC president to go to Tamil Nadu and question his partys alliance partner DMK's government on the issue. How was the drug licence issued to the unit, how come it was renewed, how was it allowed to function from a small place? Rahul Gandhi should go to TN and ask these questions to the state government there. Weve been affected by the defective cough syrup which was made in TN, why dont the Congress and Rahul Gandhi raise the issue with the Tamil Nadu government, Yadav said. Centre slams TNFDA for delaying Sresan Pharma licence cancellation after Coldrif cough syrup kills 20 children Yadav visited the hospitals in Nagpur where kids from Chhindwara, Betul and Pandhurna districts are under life-saving treatment following acute renal failure caused by poisoning of the Coldrif cough syrup manufactured at Sresan Pharmaceuticals in TNs Kancheepuram district. Weve already acted against our drug controller and inspectors for failing to perform random sampling of the syrups samples. Action has also been initiated against the doctor who particularly prescribed Coldrif cough syrup, which was sold through the medicine store run in his wifes name. Our police have arrested the owner of the drug manufacturing company in TN, were not going to spare anyone in the matter, the MP CM said. Meanwhile, in a briefing about the arrest of Ranganathan from Chennai, the Chhindwara district police superintendent Ajay Pandey said he was running the pharmaceutical unit as a proprietorship entity along with chemical analysts and other team members. As he is a blood pressure and sugar patient, were getting his thorough medical check-up done in TN, after which he will be produced before a local court there for bringing him on transit remand to Chhindwara. Pandey said, As the investigations progress, more accused will be added. They may be doctors who prescribed the same syrup (and it caused damage to childrens health) or vendors and retailers through whose distribution channels the syrup went to the kids. He said, Our 12-member SIT is probing the case and six members of the team are in Chennai currently to bring Ranganathan to Chhindwara. We are still in the initial stages of the probe. Based on the questioning of the pharmaceutical firm owner, it will be established from whom the hazardous chemical was sourced and more accused will be added. There was a strong possibility of Ranganathan fleeing from the country as his cellphones were switched off, but our team finally managed to nab him. The SP-Chhindwara said the autopsy of three kids has already been conducted, but the post mortem reports cannot be made public. We are working on getting more information with the help of the forensic science lab and experts, he added. Meanwhile, sources privy to the ongoing probe revealed that the TN based pharma making unit, which was first registered as a private limited firm in 1990, was later struck off from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs register, yet continued operating under a proprietary structure, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight. Cough syrup deaths linked to lapses at Sresan Pharma; TN begins inspection of 300 drug units
Private aircraft crashes during take-off in U.P.; all six on board safe
Jet from Bhopal skids near Farrukhabad airstrip; probe into incident underway
MP CM alleges TN govt not cooperating with cough syrup probe
Nagpur/Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government was not cooperating in connection with the probe linked to the death of 22 children from his state due to consumption of a cough syrup manufactured in the southern state. He said his government will not spare anyone playing with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Six escape unhurt after private aircraft skids off runway in UP's Farrukhabad
LUCKNOW: A major accident was narrowly avoided on Thursday morning when a private aircraft, registered as VT-DEZ, skidded off the runway at Mohammadabad airstrip in Uttar Pradeshs Farrukhabad and stopped just short of the boundary wall. All six people on board, including four passengers and two pilots, had a narrow escape. The incident happened around 11.15 am when the aircraft, operated by Jetserve Aviation began its take-off roll. However, after covering about 400 metres on the runway, the plane veered off course and lost alignment, finally stopping just short of the perimeter wall. According to officials, the aircraft was a twin-engine charter plane with a 2+6 seating configuration and was scheduled to take off for Bhopal. Pilots Nasib Baman and Prateek Fernandes were at the controls at the time of the incident. The passengers onboard included Ajay Arora, Deputy Managing Director of Woodpecker Green Agri Nutripad Pvt Ltd, who had arrived with a team to assess the upcoming beer manufacturing unit in the Khimsepur industrial area. Sumit Sharma, from SBI, Rakesh Tikku, vice president (operations), and Manish Pandey, UP project head were also on board. Police and administrative officials, including SDM Sadar Rajnikant Pandey, CO Ajay Verma, and Mohammadabad police, rushed to the site soon after the incident. A fire brigade was also dispatched as a precautionary measure. Mohammadabad Kotwali SHO Vinod Shukla said preliminary findings suggest that low air pressure in one of the aircrafts wheels may have caused it to veer off the runway. He confirmed that all passengers were safe and later left the site by car. It was later confirmed that the group had arrived in Farrukhabad, on Wednesday, and was scheduled to return on Thursday morning when the incident occurred. A video seen on social media showed the aircraft lying on the ground with its wings and propeller clearly visible. The aircraft is considered to have sustained only minor damage, though its front section was visibly tilted towards the ground.
NEW DELHI/CHENNAI/BHOPAL: The Centre has pointed fingers at the Tamil Nadu Food and Drug Administration (TNFDA) for not yet cancelling the licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup, linked to the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh. According to sources in the Union health ministry, the TNFDA was directed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to cancel the licence of the pharma company based in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, on October 4. The TNFDA is yet to cancel the license of the company despite CDSCO recommendations, sources told TNIE . However, Tamil Nadu State Drug Control Department on Wednesday initiated criminal proceedings against G Ranganathan, proprietor cum manufacturing chemist of Sresan Pharmaceuticals. A special investigation team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh arrived in Chennai and held discussions with the Tamil Nadu State Drug Controller. Ranganathan, who has been in the pharma manufacturing field for over 40 years, is absconding. The SIT lodged a police complaint against Ranganathan, sources said. Since Sresan is already shut, the departments show cause notice was pasted on the doors of the unit in Kanchipuram and on Ranganathans residence in Chennai. The notice gives Ranganathan time till October 12 to submit his response. Possibly on October 13, formal orders to cancel Sresans licence would be issued. Its current licence is valid till December this year, officials said. Company owner absconding with wife: MP police Convictions under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 stipulate a minimum jail term of 10 years, which may extend up to life imprisonment and with a fine of not less than Rs 10 lakh, said S Gurubharathi, Deputy Director of Drugs Control and Licensing cum Controlling Authority, TN. Officials said the show cause blames the manufacturer of misbranding. For, the label of the container ought to have carried a warning that fixed dose combination shall not be used in children below four years of age. This is mandatory as per gazette notification dated 15 April 2025 of the Union health ministry and circular dated 18 December 2023 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Failure to do so violates Section 18(a)(i) read with Section 17 (b) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to travel to Chhindwara district on October 11 or 12, where he will meet the bereaved families. Till now 20 children from Chhindwara, Pandhurna and Betul have died due to the unfortunate and painful incident. Five children are being treated in government and private hospitals in Nagpur and all efforts are underway to save their lives, MP deputy CM and health minister Rajendra Shukla said. Our SIT in coordination with the local police in TN, has conducted investigations and raids at multiple locations, but the companys owner has gone into hiding along with his wife. Were also investigating the role of the companys directors and other officials, who might be directly or indirectly associated with the adulteration of the syrup, a senior Chhindwara police officer told this newspaper. Cough syrup unit was to be shut after December Ranganathan, 75, has been running the Kanchi unit at its rented location (pic) since 2013. The owner of the building said Ranganathan had not paid rent for the last six months. Ranganathan was planning to stop the production of cough syrups after December because of advanced age, sources said Cough syrup deaths linked to lapses at Sresan Pharma; TN begins inspection of 300 drug units
Telangana DCA issues alert on adulterated cough syrups
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has received an alert from the Drug Testing Laboratory, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, regarding laboratory reports that have declared the following two cough syrups as adulterated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a highly toxic substance: Relife Cough Syrup (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate & Menthol Syrup) Batch No.: LSL25160 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CCEA nod to 4 multi-tracking railway projects
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significantemployment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries.
Cabinet nod for Rs 24,634 crore multi-tracking Railway projects across four states
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved four major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, spanning nearly 900 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.The projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31 and are designed to ease congestion, boost freight capacity, and enhance connectivity across 18 districts in these states. The decision is seen as major infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at integrating rail development with multi-modal connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The government expects the additional rail capacity to bring wide-ranging economic and environmental benefits. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new projects would significantly enhance Indian Railways' operational efficiency and reliability. The increased line capacity will significantly improve mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, he said. The four projects include construction of third and fourth rail lines between Wardha and Bhusawal (314 route km) in Maharashtra, fourth line between Gondia and Dongargarh (84 km), cutting across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, two lines between Vadodara and Ratlam (259 km), spanning Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and one between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina (237 km) in Madhya Pradesh. Together, the projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 route kilometres and are expected to ease movement along high-density corridors. The rail corridors covered are crucial for both passenger and freight movement and will reduce delays caused by capacity constraints. The Railway Minister said that the four projects will improve connectivity to 3,633 villages with a total population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational DistrictsVidisha in Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. These infrastructure upgrades are aligned with the Prime Ministers vision of a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and are expected to create significant employment and self-employment opportunities in the region, Vaishnaw added. The projects will also facilitate access to key tourism and heritage sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls, and Navegaon National Parkall important destinations that currently face logistical bottlenecks. The newly sanctioned lines are projected to handle additional freight traffic of 78 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), including key commodities like coal, cement, fly ash, steel, food grains, and containers. Vaishnaw also stressed the green benefits of railway expansion over road transport. Indian Railways, being an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transport system, will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, he said. The projects are expected to cut Indias oil imports by 28 crore litres and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 139 crore kilogramsequivalent to planting around six crore trees. The capacity augmentation has been formulated under the PM Gati Shakti framework, which promotes integrated planning across ministries. The aim is to provide seamless movement of goods and people through coordinated infrastructure development. The approval is also seen as one of the most significant recent investments in Indian Railways network expansion strategy which is expected to play a critical role in achieving the countrys broader economic and sustainability goals.
Cough syrup deaths: Two more children die in MP's Chhindwara, death toll rises to 16
CHHINDWARA: Two more children undergoing treatment for kidney failure after consuming contaminated cough syrup have died in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, raising the districts death toll to 16, officials said. Today, the death of another girl was reported. So far, 16 children have died in the district, said Chhindwara Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh. Earlier, the state government had confirmed the deaths of 14 children from Chhindwara who had allegedly consumed the cough syrup Coldrif, samples of which were found to have toxic contents. Jayusha Yaduvanshi (2), a resident of Junnardeo in the district, died on Tuesday at a government hospital in Nagpur. Another six children from Chhindwara are undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Nagpur, and the condition of five of them remains critical, the additional collector said. Two-and-half-year-old Dhani Deharia, a resident of Bhariyadhana village in Tamia block, had died on Monday while undergoing treatment at the Nagpur Medical College hospital. Her family members claimed that her health deteriorated after consuming the cold syrup prescribed by the doctor, and her kidneys failed. PIL in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe, national drug safety review over cough syrup deaths A state government official in Bhopal had earlier stated that nine children from Madhya Pradesh were undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Nagpur, seven of them from Chhindwara and two from Betul. Before the deaths of Jayusha Yaduvanshi and Dhani Daharia, the state government had confirmed the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara. On Monday, the state government suspended two drug inspectors and a deputy director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and transferred the state's drug controller amid an investigation. Chhindwara-based Dr Praveen Soni was arrested for alleged negligence, while a case has been filed against the company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup . The Madhya Pradesh Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the deaths and filed a case against the Tamil Nadu-based manufacturer of Coldrif. (With inputs from PTI) Cough syrup deaths: Punjab and HP governments ban Coldrif
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Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government will bear the entire cost of treatment of children suffering from kidney infections after taking a contaminated cough syrup in Chhindwara and Betul districts, an official said on Tuesday. Fourteen children from Chhindwara have died due to suspected renal failure, linked to the consumption of the toxic Coldrif cough syrup, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Toxic chemical DEG found above permissible limit in cough syrup: Government test report
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Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Government on Monday transferred the states drug controller and suspended three officials amid the probe into the death of 14 children, linked to the consumption of a contaminated cough syrup. Taking precautionary measures, some states ramped up actions to stop the consumption and supply of Coldrif cough syrup following reports of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Madhya Pradesh HC flags mobile phone 'intoxication' among police personnel
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has flagged to the state police department higher-ups about intoxication of mobile phones/social media among the police personnel and called for remedial measures. Hearing a writ petition recently, the HCs division bench (at its principal seat Jabalpur), comprising Justices Anand Pathak and Puspendra Yadav mentioned in its order, This Court craves the attention of senior officers of the police department about intoxication of mobile phones/social media among the uniform-clad departments, like the police. Nowadays it is commonly observed that guards on bungalow duties, court duties, law and order duties or duties inter alia where police personnel posted at a place where they have to do sedentary jobs, are involved in observing social media. This creates indiscipline, casualness in duties and at times incriminating social media clips, pollute the mind and affect the disposition of police personnel. This issue deserves the attention of senior police officers and remedial measures as well, the HC said in its six-page order recently. The HC recommended incorporation of sensitisation programs in police training centres for constables, sub-inspectors and other officers and a mechanism for the supervision of on-duty police personnel's social media presence. The HC further directed to send a copy of the Courts order to the states Director General of Police, state PHQ-Bhopal, ADG (Administration) and ADG (Training) of the state police for information and contemplation. The two-judges bench passed the order, while hearing a writ petition filed by a former police guard/constable against his compulsory retirement from service in 2007, on being caught sleeping under influence of alcohol during duty at the bungalow of a protectee in Gwalior district. The Court ruled that the decision to compulsorily retire the policeman was not disproportionate to the charge levelled against him and thus, rejected his appeal. The petitioner was the member of guard duty at the residence of a Protectee, therefore, he was required to be more vigilant for the purpose he was deputed and this intoxication may breed indiscipline and may cause accident/mishap at the hands of guard himself, who is meant to protect the person for whose security he is deputed as guard. Apart from the present departmental proceedings, earlier also the petitioner was punished for remaining absent on the duty. Thus, the conduct of petitioner also assumes importance as he appears to be habitual of dereliction of duty, the HC stated in its order.
Uttar Pradesh has banned Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Shreesan Pharmaceutical, following reports of 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh due to severe side effects. UP drug inspectors are collecting samples for testing, and its import/export is prohibited. This action follows Madhya Pradesh's earlier ban.
Have to take PoK back: RSS chief talks oneness of India
BHOPAL: Addressing a gathering in eastern Madhya Pradeshs Satna district on the concluding day of his two-day visit to the BJP-ruled states Vindhya region, RSS Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday stressed the oneness of India as a nation. Many Sindhi brothers are sitting here. I am very happy that they did not go to Pakistan. They came to the undivided India. This should be passed on to the new generation, because we have one home. Circumstances may have sent us here from that home, but that home and this home are not separate, he said, further expressing, The whole of India is one home. But someone has usurped one room of our house, where we kept our table, chair and clothes. We have to take it back. Calling for unity, he emphasised, We are all one, all Sanatanis and Hindus. The British divided us by showing us a broken mirror. But we must now unite by seeing into a good mirror. If we look at a mirror with spiritual traditions, we will certainly appear in one. Speaking at the event marking the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Baba Mehar Shah Darbar building, the RSS chief emphasised, All languages in India are our national languages, and every citizen should know at least three languages. Even those who loudly say they are not Hindus, when they go abroad, the world sees them as either having originated from Hindus or terms them Hindu/Hindawi, Bhagwat maintained. Urging people not to abandon their rich religion and traditions, he said, Dont quit your religion to fulfil your desires. Instead, abandon your ego and recognise your own self. If we carry forward the self of the country, all our own self-interests will be fulfilled. He further stated that Within the confines of our homes, and if possible worldwide, if not worldwide, then within our own homes, we should pride and preserve our language, attire, hymns, buildings, travel and food, all of which are ours, as per our tradition. Amid growing controversy over languages in the country, the RSS chief noted, All Indian languages are our national languages. He offered a three-language mantra for every citizen. Every citizen should know at least three languagesthe home language (mother tongue), the state language, and a national language, he said.
MP reports two more likely child deaths from Coldrif syrup after 11 earlier fatalities
BETUL: Two children from Amla block in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district have died allegedly after taking Coldrif cough syrup, which has been banned now as tests showed presence of a toxic chemical called diethylene glycol, health officials said on Sunday. Amla Block Medical Officer Dr Ashok Narware identified the two children as Kabir (4) son of Kamlesh of Kalmeshwar village, and two-and-a-half-year-old Garmit, son of Nikhlesh of Jamun Bichhua village. They were taken to Parasia in neighbouring Chhindwara district for fever treatment where their condition worsened. It is yet to be confirmed whether the deaths were caused by the syrup. I have been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit a report, Dr Narware said. Both children developed symptoms such as kidney issues and abdominal swelling and were referred from Betul to Bhopal for advanced care. No post-mortem was conducted but reports of severe kidney complications were sent to the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CM&HO), Dr Narware said. Incidentally, Amla is about 150 kilometres from Parasia sub division of Chhindwara where 11 kids have died after allegedly consuming toxic cough syrup. Family members alleged Kabir's death followed the consumption of the syrup prescribed by Parasia-based physician Dr Praveen Soni, who was arrested late Saturday night and suspended from service. As per Parasia police, Soni, despite being a government doctor, was practising at a private clinic and prescribed the syrup. Centre makes U-turn on cough syrup; Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, TN ban it As per Kabir's kin, he was first taken to Dr Soni on August 24 after he complained of fever, and then two doctors in Parasia were consulted when his condition did not improve and the duo indicated kidney complications. The boy was later taken to Nagpur and then to Bhopal, where he died on September 8, they added. Garmit died on October 1 in his village while under treatment, Dr Narware said, adding his family had also consulted Dr Soni earlier. Amla Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shailendra Badonia said the administration is gathering detailed information, while Betul Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Manoj Hurmade said he has sought a detailed report from the BMO. I can conclusively pinpoint the exact cause of the deaths only after I get the report from the BMO. An advisory has been issued directing all private medical stores and Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras to dispense medicines or syrups only against a registered doctor's prescription, Hurmade said. Sale of medicines without a doctor's advice has been prohibited and drug inspectors have been told to intensify checks and stop the sale of suspicious or unverified drugs, he added. The Tamil Nadu drug control authorities, in their report dated October 2, declared the Coldrif syrup sample (Batch No SR-13; Mfg: May 2025; Exp: April 2027) manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Kancheepuram, as adulterated because it contained diethylene glycol (48.6% w/v), a poisonous substance which may render the contents injurious to health. The Tamil Nadu government on Friday banned Coldrif. Following the TN report, the Madhya Pradesh Food and Drug Administration issued instructions to stop further sale and distribution of Coldrif and immediately seize any available stock for investigation under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. It also ordered that other products manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals be removed from sale pending testing. Tests samples of Coldrif cough syrup found to be 'adulterated': TN food safety dept
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MP bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children die
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, with officials stating that samples of the drug were found to contain 48.6 % diethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance. A sample of the syrup, tested by the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MP bans Coldrif cough syrup after nine children die of suspected kidney failure within a month
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif syrup following the deaths of nine children due to suspected kidney infections in Chhindwara district since 7 September. The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic. The sale of this syrup has been banned across Madhya Pradesh. A ban is also being imposed on other products manufactured by the same company, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated on X. The syrup was produced at a factory in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Following the incident, the Madhya Pradesh government requested the Tamil Nadu government to conduct an inquiry. The investigation report was received this morning, and strict action has been taken, Yadav said. In response to the tragedy, action has also been initiated at the local level. A team has been constituted at the state level to further investigate the matter. The Chief Minister added that those found guilty would not be spared. According to officials, nine children have died since 7 September due to suspected renal failure. At present, 13 children including eight from Chhindwara and Nagpur are undergoing treatment. Tamil Nadu bans Coldrif cough syrup after death of eight children in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
Acute renal failure caused deaths of nine kids after suspected cough syrup poisoning in MP
BHOPAL: Children under five in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district are continuing to die of acute kidney failure after being prescribed a combination of medicines, including two common cough syrups , by local doctors. With three more deaths over the last few days, the death toll has increased from six to nine , while at least three other kids under treatment at a hospital in neighbouring Nagpur (Maharashtra) are battling for life with dialysis and ventilator support. Since September 4, nine kids, including Shivam Rathore, Vidhi, Adnan, Usaid, Rishika, Hitansh, Chanchlesh, Vikas and Sandhya, have died. 13 other kids have been under treatment in hospitals in Chhindwara and Nagpur, sub-divisional magistrate (SDM-Parasia) Shubham Kumar Yadav said on Friday. Out of the five kids who were admitted at the Chhindwara District Hospital, one has been discharged after full recovery, while two others are on the path of recovery. The two remaining kids are still under intensive treatment. In Nagpur, out of the eight hospitalised kids, the condition of three kids remains highly critical, as they are currently on dialysis and ventilator support, the SDM said. He added that, according to biopsy reports of the children who died in Nagpur hospitals, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), and not Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), appears to have caused their deaths. Detailed tests of water and other samples from the areas where the children lived, conducted by premier institutions including the National Institute of Virology (NIV-Pune), ruled out contaminated water, vector-borne diseases, or rats as causes of the health issues. Analysis of the childrens medical histories showed that the cough syrups were common across cases. Six children die in three weeks in Madhya Pradesh; cough syrup poisoning suspected A report from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2022, showed that some chemical toxicity of cough syrups manufactured in India had caused similar fatalities in Gambia. With a similar pattern emerging here also, an advisory was issued to restrain the use and prescription of the two concerned cough syrups in the entire Chhindwara district, Yadav maintained. Echoing similar concerns, Dr Pawan Nandurkar, the paediatrician at the Chhindwara District Hospital, said, The biopsy reports of the kids who died during treatment at hospitals in Nagpur, have revealed that there has been some toxin-mediated injury to the kidneys. Analysis of the medical history of patients (including the kids who died) reveals that in 80% cases, the cough syrup Coldrif was administered to the kids. Old pharmacological researches suggest the possibility of such a cough syrup with a chemical Diethylene Glycol (DEG) or Ethylene Glycol (EG),. Suspecting chemical contamination in the cough syrup and its possible link to kidney damage, causing the deaths, the district administration issued an advisory banning the use, sale, and prescription of such cold cough syrups. Doctors have been advised to avoid prescribing combination medicines, use injections cautiously due to potential kidney impact, and conduct kidney function tests immediately if any child shows signs of urinary problems. Approximately 15-16 kids were referred to hospitals in Nagpur over the last few days, out of which six died. Three to four are stated critical there, while a new patient has been sent there today, Dr Nandurkar said. Meanwhile, the states Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister, Dr Rajendra Shukla, who had recently stated that cough syrups were not linked to the childrens deaths, spoke to the media on the issue again on Friday. Samples of 12 medicines have been sent for testing, out of which reports of three medicines dont suggest anything in them which couldve caused the deaths of the kids. The reports of the remaining nine medicines will be with us by tonight, before which it cannot be concluded what actually caused the death. No banned syrup can be sold in the market, but sometimes some batches of any medicine could cause problems, but before the test reports dont come to us, nothing can be said. Meanwhile, as per reports from Chhindwara district, most of the kids (who died) were administered preliminary treatment in Parasia area (coal belt) of Chhindwara by a common medical practitioner, Ravindra Soni (a government doctor posted at Parasia Community Health Centre who also runs a private clinic). Soni doctor (Ravindra Soni) prescribed the medicines, including cough syrups, to our children and also administered injections to them. But instead of improving, their condition worsened, ultimately compelling us to rush them to Nagpur, where they died later, parents of deceased Adnan, Usaid and Vikas told journalists in Chhindwara on Friday.
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Madhya Pradesh: Newborn buried alive by parents over job loss fears; rescued by villagers
BHOPAL: A government school teacher and his wife buried their newborn baby boy at Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district out of fear of losing his job due to the state government's two-child policy for employees. Miraculously, the 72-hour-old baby survived. Alert villagers, who were on a morning walk, heard the cries of the infant and rushed to the spot. They discovered the newborn buried beneath a heavy stone in a shallow grave. The baby was immediately rescued and rushed to Chhindwara District Hospital with grievous injuries, including insect and ant bites. He is currently under round-the-clock medical supervision. The infant's parents, Bablu Dandoliya (38), a government school teacher, and Rajkumari Dandoliya (30), have been arrested and booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for abandoning and attempting to murder their newborn child. According to officials at Dhanora police station, the couple already had three children two daughters aged 11 and 7, and a 4-year-old son. To avoid breaching the states two-child policy, they had previously managed to hide the birth of their third child from official records. On the morning of September 23, Rajkumari gave birth to their fourth child at home. Fearing that the childs existence would cost Bablu his government job, the couple allegedly took the newborn into a nearby forest during the early hours of September 26. There, they buried the infant alive and concealed the grave with stones. However, a group of villagers, out for a morning walk, heard faint cries coming from the forest. At first, we thought it was some animal. But as we got closer, we saw tiny hands pushing through the stones. It was horrifying. How can any parent even think of doing something so brutal? one villager recounted. Doctors treating the newborn at the district hospital described his survival as nothing short of a miracle. The baby has numerous ant and insect bites and shows signs of hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature). Thankfully, he is now stable and under continuous monitoring, said a hospital official. Dhanora police station in-charge Lakhanlal Ahirwar confirmed that during interrogation, the parents admitted to the act. They said they were certain Bablu would lose his job under the two-child policy if the fourth childs birth became known. This fear drove them to take such a horrifying step. According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest number of cases involving the abandonment of newborns in the country.
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Bhopal: Fearing job loss over 2-kid policy, MP couple dump newborn; duo booked
A government teacher and his wife in Madhya Pradesh allegedly buried their newborn son alive, fearing job loss under the state's two-child policy. The couple, already having three children, abandoned their fourth child in a forest. Miraculously, villagers rescued the three-day-old boy after hearing cries. The couple now faces attempt-to-murder charges, highlighting MP's high infant abandonment rates.
Six children die in three weeks in Madhya Pradesh; cough syrup poisoning suspected
BHOPAL: Authorities in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district have issued an advisory restricting the prescription, sale, and use of at least two cough syrups after six children, aged one to seven, reportedly died between September 4 and 26 from kidney-related complications and anuria. Analysis of the medicines administered to the six minors found two cough syrups in common. With samples of the syrups sent for detailed testing, the district administration has advised doctors to refrain from prescribing them and has restricted their sale and use. Till the time test reports of the syrup samples are out, an advisory has been issued to restrain the use, sale and prescription of those syrups. Doctors in the district have also been advised strictly to prescribe only symptom-specific medicines, like prescribing just Paracetamol for fever, instead of prescribing a wide spectrum of medicines, including those for cough and cold, Chhindwara district collector Sheelendra Singh told TNIE on Wednesday. The six children, aged between one and seven, from different parts of the Parasia area (also known as Koylanchal for its coal mining activity), initially suffered from cold and mild fever. Local doctors prescribed routine medications, including cough syrups. After taking the medicines, the children initially appeared to recover, but within days their symptoms returned, accompanied by a sharp decline in urine output. Most of the children who later died from kidney-related complications were admitted to private hospitals in nearby Nagpur, Maharashtra. The children only had mild fever and cold, but after the cough syrup was administered to them, their condition worsened, resulting in the stoppage of urine and associated complications, like swelling in the body, regular bouts of vomiting, ultimately resulting in deaths, one of the grieving parents said. Chhindwara district chief medical and health officer Naresh Gonare said, The blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples of the minors who died in hospitals at Nagpur, were sent for virology tests. But the tests didnt reveal any vector-borne/viral ailment, like Japanese Encephalitis or Chandipura virus. Anuria (alarming decline in urine output caused by kidney malfunction) seemed to be the common problem in all six kids who died. Suspicion of toxicity and contamination in the cough syrups subsequently arose, prompting authorities to send samples to Bhopal for detailed analysis, official sources said. Unconfirmed reports indicate kidney biopsies of the deceased children revealed the presence of diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical often linked to pharmaceutical poisoning. Water samples from affected areas are also being sent to a national-level testing laboratory for analysis. Teams from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are in Chhindwara to investigate the deaths, which may be linked to contaminated cough syrups. Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) of the state health department are also conducting door-to-door screening and surveillance of residents for similar health problems. No new case has been reported in the last 24 hours from anywhere, the Chhindwara district collector said. The ICMR team has sent samples from the children and the medicines to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for further analysis.
BHOPAL: Authorities in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district have issued an advisory restricting the prescription, sale, and use of at least two cough syrups after six children, aged one to seven, reportedly died between September 4 and 26 from kidney-related complications and anuria. Based on the analysis of the medicines administered to the six minors (aged between one and seven years), two cough syrups have been found to be common. With the samples of the concerned cough syrups having already been sent for detailed analysis, the district administration has issued an advisory which restrains the prescription of those cough syrups by doctors as well as the sale and use of those syrups. Till the time test reports of the syrup samples are out, an advisory has been issued to restrain the use, sale and prescription of those syrups. Doctors in the district have also been advised strictly to prescribe only symptom-specific medicines, like prescribing just Paracetamol for fever, instead of prescribing a wide spectrum of medicines, including those for cough and cold, Chhindwara district collector Sheelendra Singh told the TNIE on Wednesday. The six kids aged between one and seven years, hailing from different parts of the Parasia area (also nicknamed as Koylanchal due to significant coal mining activity) initially were suffering from cold and mild fever. Local doctors prescribed them routine medications, including cough syrups. After administration of the medicines, the children initially seemed to be recovering, but just a few days later, the symptoms not just returned but were coupled with an alarming decrease in urine output. Most of the children who died following kidney-related complications were actually admitted to private hospitals in adjoining Nagpur (Maharashtra). The children only had mild fever and cold, but after the cough syrup was administered to them, their condition worsened, resulting in the stoppage of urine and associated complications, like swelling in the body, regular bouts of vomiting, ultimately resulting in deaths, one of the grieving parents said. According to the Chhindwara district chief medical and health officer Naresh Gonare, The blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples of the minors who died in hospitals at Nagpur, were sent for virology tests. But the tests didnt reveal any vector-borne/viral ailment, like Japanese Encephalitis or Chandipura virus. Anuria (alarming decline in urine output caused by kidney malfunction) seemed to be the common problem in all six kids who died. Subsequently, the suspicion of toxicity and contamination of cough syrups cropped up, due to which samples of those syrups have been sent to Bhopal for detailed analysis, official sources in Chhindwara district said. As per unconfirmed reports, the kidney biopsies of the deceased kids, have revealed the presence of diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical often associated with pharmaceutical poisoning. Further water samples from the areas and villages where the cases were reported are being sent for detailed analysis at a national-level testing lab. Meanwhile, teams from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are in the Chhindwara district to probe the deaths of the six children, which possibly happened due to the administration of contaminated cough syrups. Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) of the state health department are also conducting door-to-door screening and surveillance of residents for similar health problems. No new case has been reported in the last 24 hours from anywhere, the Chhindwara district collector maintained. The ICMR team has already sent the samples of children, as well as medicine samples, to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for further analysis.
Speeding bus hits crowd near Durga Puja pandal in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur, 15 injured
BHOPAL: At least 15 people, including vehicle riders and pedestrians, were injured after being knocked down by an out-of-control bus near a Durga Puja pandal in Sihora town of Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10 pm when an empty private bus, travelling from Katni to Jabalpur, sped into a crowded area near the pandal. The bus, driven by an allegedly intoxicated driver, Pradip Mishra, struck a motorcyclist, an ice cream vendor, and numerous pedestrians approximately 45 km from the Jabalpur district headquarters. Despite being flagged down at two separate traffic checkpoints, the bus failed to stop. Among the injured was a traffic police officer who was hurt while attempting to intercept the vehicle. Of the 15 injured, eight were discharged after receiving primary treatment at local facilities in Sihora. The remaining seven were referred to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur, where two individuals, including a woman, remain in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Both are being closely monitored by neurologists and surgeons due to head injuries. Additional Superintendent of Police (Jabalpur), Suryakant Sharma, who was at the scene, reported that angry local residents assaulted the driver in retaliation, leaving him injured as well. He is also receiving treatment at the medical college. The driver has been booked under Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempting to commit culpable homicide. Police sources noted a trend among local bus drivers of parking their vehicles near their homes between trips, rather than at the designated bus stand. In this instance, the practice appeared to contribute to the incident, with the intoxicated driver losing control and ploughing into the crowd.
This MP village bears Ravans name, chants his chalisa
In Rawan village near Bhopal, residents uniquely worship Ravan as their 'gram devta', reciting 'Ravan Chalisa' and performing aartis. Unlike the rest of the country, they host grand feasts and pujas for Ravan on Dussehra, considering the burning of his effigy painful. This centuries-old tradition reflects their deep pride and devotion to Ravan.
Ex-BJP MP Pragya Thakur faces flak over hate speech in Bhopal
Former BJP MP and Hindutva activist Pragya Singh Thakur, known for making provocative statements, has once again stirred controversy with remarks calling for cutting enemies in half and urging Hindu women to avoid Muslim men, among other provocative comments.Thakur, speaking at a Durga Vahini Shastra Pujan in Bhopal on Sunday, stated, When the enemy (Muslims) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BHOPAL: Senior students at the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) campus in Indore, conspired to trigger Nepal-like Gen Z protests on campus to avenge the punishment imposed on them for ragging a junior student last month. A detailed probe by the anti-ragging committee of the state-run institution has revealed that a group of senior students, punished for their involvement in ragging, orchestrated the entire plan and sought to enforce it through first-year students. According to the committees findings, the juniors were recently called to a restaurant near the institute, where the seniors instructed them to create fake email and social media (X) accounts and use these accounts to retweet messages posted by the seniors, thereby preparing the ground for the protests. The juniors were threatened with Batch Out if they failed to comply. The committee further reported that several second-, third-, and fourth-year students of the institute, around 30 to 40 in total, were present during the meeting with the juniors at the restaurant. As part of the destructive plot, the juniors were directed to damage CCTV cameras and remove the digital video recorder (DVR) from the hostel. A third-year student, Aman Patelwho was previously associated with the RSS-linked ABVP but later ousted by the student outfit for unruly actshas emerged as the prime conspirator of the entire plot. His younger brother, Anuj Patel, a first-year student staying in the hostel without authorisation, monitored the juniors to ensure compliance with the directives of Aman and other senior students. Following the investigation, the committee has recommended that the police lodge an FIR under the appropriate BNS sections against four students, including the two brothers, Aman and Anuj Patel, as well as Amans batchmates Adarsh Makwana and Aditya Sharma. The police will also be asked to help identify the other senior students present at the restaurant meeting, and similar action is likely to be initiated against them. The committee has also named several first-year students involved in damaging windows, CCTV cameras, and stealing the DVR from the hostel. According to DAVV vice-chancellor Dr Rakesh Singhai, Some senior students, after being found guilty of ragging a junior student last month, were awarded multiple punishments, including monetary fine, expulsion from the hostel, and debarment for one semester. Possibly miffed with that action, the same senior students called the juniors at a restaurant recently and rendered them necessary instructions. Subsequently, destruction of CCTV cameras and removal of the DVR happened at the hostel; it remains to be established who all students were involved in it. Further detailed probe is needed about the alleged planning by the students for protests. A meeting of the Proctorial Committee will be held later today in the matter, while a detailed complaint is also being sent to the local police, particularly for lodging a case about the damage to CCTV cameras and removal of DVR, Singhai added.
Pragya Singh Thakur calls for Muslim boycott
BHOPAL: Known for making provocative statements, former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur has appealed to Hindu women and girls to stay away from Muslim men and to not allow any Muslim man to enter their houses even for repair works. This comes nearly two months after she was acquitted of criminal charges by a special court in Mumbai in the 2007 Malegaon blast case. The saffron clad ex-BJP lawmaker made a series of controversial remarks in Bhopal during a Durga Vahini (VHPs women wing) Navratri event on Sunday. There is no brother-sister bond in Miyas (Muslims). If they dont respect their own sisters, how can they respect you as their sister? Muslim men are looking to deceive and trap Hindu women and girls. Dont ever become sisters of Muslims, Thakur said while addressing the Durga Vahinis Shastra Pujan event. I appeal to the Matri Shakti (women) to take a vow not to allow Vidharmis in your home. Dont allow those men to enter your house for light fitting, repair of water taps, to drive your vehicles or any other work. All our women and girls should take a vow of not falling into the trap of Vidharmis, she said, adding, Also, take a pledge to rescue from their clutches our women and girls who have already been trapped. These small oaths will protect our women and girls from the Vidharmis. We will have to take another oath of not consuming edible products made by the Vidharmis. Further, we will have to create groups, which will identify shops operated by Vidharmis near our temples. Once such Vidharmis are selling prasad near our temples are caught, they should be thrashed and handed over to the law enforcement, Thakur said. Without naming the countrys first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, she rued that he became the first PM of the independent India. It is said that we gained Independence without a shield. We made that person a PM, who neither won votes nor the nations hearts, and he did no service to the country. We made a man who sent his clothes abroad to be washed, flattered the British and bowed before English women our PM.
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, former BJP MP from Bhopal, has ignited a firestorm with multiple inflammatory statements. She provoked women to take up arms against enemies who try to enter their homes. She even urged them to boycott minorities.
Ex-MP Pragya Thakur Sparks Outrage With Calls For Violence At Bhopal Event
Former BJP MP from Bhopal, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, has triggered a fresh storm with a series of incendiary remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Bhopal's Chhola Mandir area.
Five-year-old electrocuted at garba pandal in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A five-year-old boy, Hasan Shah, was electrocuted after coming in contact with an iron pipe near the entrance of a garba pandal in western Madhya Pradeshs Ratlam district. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, when the minor, while playing outside his house, went to the nearby garba pandal and came in contact with an iron pipe near the entrance of the pandal. With electric current running into the concerned metallic pipe, possibly due to defective electric connections in the pandal, the minor suffered electric shock and fell unconscious. Coming to know about the incident over the phone, Hasans family rushed to the spot and took the minor to the Ratlam District Hospital, where the doctors declared the boy dead. Angered over the incident, the boys family and other members of the minority community protested, demanding sternest action against the wrongdoers. While confirming the incident, the Ratlam district police superintendent Amit Kumar told the TNIE that a case of causing death by negligence has been registered at the citys Station Road police station under Section 106 BNS against five organisers of the garba event in Arjun Nagar area. The five men booked in connection with the tragic incident, including Jitendra Bairagi, Ajay Bairagi, Chetan Bairagi, Dharmendra Verma and Rahul Hada. As per another Ratlam police officer, the role of the local electricity department staff in the negligence will also be probed.
Suspected honour killing: Class XII girl shot dead, body found in MPs Kuwari river
BHOPAL: In a suspected case of honour killing, a 19-year-old Class XII student was allegedly shot dead inside her home and her body allegedly dumped in the Kuwari river in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. Divya Sikarwar, who belonged to a caste Hindu Kshatriya family, was reportedly shot in the head at her home in Shiv Nagar on the night of September 24. According to reports she is believed to have had a friendship with a youth from a backward caste. Morena district police received a call on Saturday reporting the girls disappearance and possible killing. A team questioned Divyas parents, while her younger brother and sister, both minors, are reported missing. The parents repeatedly changed their statements, initially claiming she died after coming in contact with a ceiling fan and later suggesting suicide. Police subsequently took Divyas father, Bharat Sikarwar, to the Kuwari river near their native village under Bagchini police station, about 30 km from Morena city. He admitted transporting the body in a car, covering it with a plastic sheet, tying a stone to it, and dumping it in the river. The search operations started on Saturday evening but were halted due to darkness. They resumed on Sunday morning, and within a few hours the partially decomposed body was recovered, tied to a stone in the river, Morena district police superintendent Samir Saurabh told TNIE on Sunday. He added: As the body is partially decomposed, the autopsy will be conducted in Gwalior on Monday, and a detailed forensic opinion will be taken there. Our experts, who examined the body, strongly suspect the girl was shot at point-blank range. An inquest of unnatural death has been registered, and a murder case will be lodged based on autopsy findings. Sources familiar with the investigation said the case points to a possible honour killing, noting that the weapon remains untraced, the siblings are missing, and the parents have been inconsistent in their statements. Divyas relationship with a youth from a backward caste is being considered a possible motive. Honour killings over inter-caste relationships are not uncommon in MPs Gwalior-Chambal region, bordering Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh. In June 2025, Sirnam Singh was arrested for allegedly killing his Class XI granddaughter Malishkha in Morena over her inter-caste relationship. In January 2025, 20-year-old Tanu Gurjar was shot dead by her father and cousin brother in Gwalior after refusing an arranged marriage. In June 2023, a young girl and her partner were murdered by her father and their bodies dumped in the Chambal river in Morena.
Bhopal Diary: CMs back-to-back Delhi visits spark buzz
CMs back-to-back Delhi visits spark buzz CM Mohan Yadavs back-to-back visits to Delhi this week have set tongues wagging in political circles. While senior state BJP leaders have maintained that the CMs tours are related to important development projects, political pundits in Bhopal are making their own guesses, spanning from something big about to happen to a rejig of the states council of ministers. Several others are linking it to possible announcements of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of independent corporations and boards which have been long overdue. What gave momentum to speculations was the BJP national joint general secy (organisation) Shiv Prakashs meeting with the CM in Bhopal. Alls not well between DCM & BJP MLA All doesnt seem to be well between Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla and first-time BJP MLA Siddharth Tiwari in Rewa district of Vindhya region. The issue has been making news, particularly since Shuklas pictures were found missing from posters of an event in Tiwaris constituency Teonthar, which was graced by CM Mohan Yadav. Importantly, Shukla gave the event a miss after welcoming the CM at the Rewa Airport, triggering speculation about all not being well between Shukla (most powerful BJP leader of Vindhya) and Tiwari, who is the grandson of Congress stalwart and ex-Vidhan Sabha Speaker Late Shrinivas Tiwari. Cell-phones looted from IG-Intel in VVIP area Three teenagers recently looted two cell-phones from the IG-Intelligence of state police Dr Ashish while he was on a night stroll with his wife near to his bungalow in Bhopals high-security and VVIP Char Imli area. The incident with the senior IPS officer by the three motorcycle-borne minors has exposed the state of security in the state capitals high-security areas, prompting the opposition Congress to question the government, If this is the situation in a VVIP area, what might be the state of affairs in other areas of the state capital. The Char Imli area houses the bungalows of senior politicians, bureaucrats and police officers. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
BHOPAL : Over a century-old Sitlamata Bazar of Madhya Pradeshs Indore has turned into a political battleground in the wake of sacking of 40-50 Muslim employees of different shops for allegedly indulging in the menace of Love Jihad. The Muslim men whove lost their jobs from retail cloth shops in the market and the opposition Congress are accusing Indore-IV BJP MLA Malini Gaurs son Eklavya Gaur (who heads a right-wing Hindu outfit Hind Rakshak) for issuing a diktat last month leading to the traders firing their Muslim employees. Former MP CM and Congress RS member Digvijaya Singh met with the affected Muslim men. He also trie to visit the Sitlamata Bazar, but was prevented by the police. Ahead of Singhs proposed visit, the traders had put up posters and banners reading Entry of Jihadi mentality people banned in the market along with saffron flags. BJP Mahila Morcha activists led by local municipal corporator Mita Rathore awaited Singh with bangles. Singh met with the affected Muslim men before going to the Sarafa police station and submitting a memorandum and copies of complaints seeking action against Eklavya Gaur.
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has now come out in defence of his senior cabinet colleague Kailash Vijayvargiya over the latters controversial remark about the leader of the opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi kissing his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in public. Kunwar Vijay Shah is facing an FIR for his sister of terrorists remark on Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. His (Vijayvargiya) statements are correct, as in the Indian culture, no brother kisses his sister in public. Kissing ones sister in public is not our culture and not at all in line with our customs and traditions. For those who indulge in such acts, they should do it in their homes and not on the crossroads, Shah said in Khandwa district on Friday. Pointing towards fellow MLA Kanchan Tanve during his speech, Shah added, She is also my real sister, so would I kiss her in public? Indian culture and civilisation do not teach this. Opposition, Congress has been staging protests against the former national BJP general secretarys recent remarks about LoP Rahul Gandhi kissing his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in public. Protests against Vijayvargiya, demanding his sacking from the state cabinet, have been reported from Bhopal, Indore, Shivpuri and some other districts. Slamming Vijayvargiya for the controversial remarks, the state Congress chief Jitu Patwari has said that, due to his failure to become the states CM, Vijayvargiya, who is nearing 70 years of age, seems to have lost mental balance, which is why he made such remarks. He said Vijayvargiya's remarks demean the sacred brother-sister bond and is also an insult to all sisters during the ongoing Navratri festival. We appeal to the states CM Dr Mohan Yadav to get a good mental health specialist to examine and treat Vijayvargiya. If the government and BJP cant do it, then all Congress workers are ready to donate money for funding Vijayvargiyas mental treatment, Patwari said. On Thursday, while addressing an event to mark the birth anniversary of BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya in the states Shajapur district, the MP urban development and housing minister Vijayvargiya, while speaking about western culture Vs Indian culture, had raised the issue of LoP (Rahul Gandhi) kissing his young sister in public. The current leader of the opposition kisses his young sister in full public view on the crossroads. This isnt our culture; its actually representative of foreign culture. It shows a lack of values, but its not his fault as he has grown up abroad, the former BJP national general secretary said. While referring to the LoP's past pictures/visuals where the latter is seen hugging and kissing his sister (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra), the minister said, We treasure our rich and ancient Indian culture, we dont even drink water in the village where our sisters have been married. Whenever my father went there, he carried with him a jug full of water. With his statements triggering a political row, Vijayvargiya clarified on Friday. I didnt question the sacredness of the relationship (brother-sister bond), I was only referring to western culture while addressing the event on Thursday, which marked the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, whose Ekatma Manav (integral humanism) philosophy was in line with the Indian culture. All relations, be it husband-wife, father-son, brother-sister, are sacred, but there is a Maryada (dignity) of every relationship. I alsokiss my sisters head out of love, but not at all at the crossroads. What I said was that everyone can embrace and kiss their sisters, but if such acts are done on the crossroads, its actually reflective of western culture as such acts arent acceptable in Indian culture.
Villagers thrash mentally unstable man to death for murdering five-year-old boy in MP
BHOPAL: A five-year-old boy was brutally murdered inside his house by a 24-year-old mentally unstable man in western Madhya Pradeshs Dhar district on Friday. Angered over the gruesome killing of the minor, the villagers, instead of handing over the accused to the police, tied and thrashed him brutally, leading to his death during treatment at a hospital. The accused has been identified as Mahesh Meda, a native of Bagdi village in Jobat area of neighbouring Alirajpur district. According to Dhar district police superintendent Mayank Awasthi, A case of murder has been lodged in connection with the minors brutal killing. Following the accuseds post-mortem report, a separate case will be lodged in connection with his death too. Investigations have revealed that Mahesh, who hailed from Jobat (Alirajpur) , was missing for the last few days. His family has claimed that he was mentally unstable, Awasthi added. The spine-chilling incident happened on Friday in the house of one Kalu Singh in Ali village under the Kukshi police station area of Dhar district. The accused entered Singhs house and sat on the cot. Even before the family could ask him who he was, Mahesh picked up a sharp spade-like tool lying in the house and attacked five-year-old Vikas. He first severed the minors neck from the torso and then struck his shoulder, leaving the body mutilated. Hearing the cries of Vikass mother, villagers rushed to her house and managed to catch hold of Mahesh before he could flee on the motorbike. We rushed to the spot and found Mahesh lying on the spot. He was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to wounds, during the course of treatment, the SP-Dhar said.
BHOPAL: More than 61.05 lakh complaints pertaining to trains and railway stations were made to the Railways over the past two years. While security, electrical equipment, and cleanliness in trains emerged as major concerns for rail travellers, there was a notable improvement in the crucial area of train punctuality. A detailed reply by the Railways to an RTI application filed by Madhya Pradesh-based RTI activist Chandra Shekhar Gaur revealed that over 61.05 lakh complaints related to trains and railway stations were received during the two-year period. The data shows that the maximum complaints concerning trains in 2023-24 and 2024-25 were related to security issues, whereas the highest number of complaints concerning railway stations were about unreserved ticketing. Complaints related to trains rose by 18% in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, while public grievances about railway stations saw a significant decline of 21%. Out of the total 61.05 lakh complaints, 28,96,692 were lodged in 2023-24, while 32,08,712 complaints were recorded in 2024-25, indicating an 11% increase in total complaints within a year. Complaints concerning trains, which stood at 23,40,730 in 2023-24, increased by 18% to 27,69,162 in 2024-25. Conversely, complaints about railway stations declined significantly by 21%, from 5,55,962 in 2023-24 to 4,39,550 in 2024-25. A detailed breakdown of complaints regarding trains revealed that more than 12.07 lakh, or around 24% of the total 51,09,892 complaints lodged during the two years, were related to security issues. This was followed by 8,44,736 complaints (16.53%) about electrical equipment and 8,44,698 complaints about coach cleanliness, accounting for 16.50% of the total complaints. A comparative analysis of the statistics concerning train complaints indicated that while grievances about security, staff behaviour, water availability, catering and vending services, coach maintenance, and facilities for women with special needs increased, complaints related to punctuality, coach cleanliness, as well as corruption and bribery, showed a declining trend. Complaints related to security on trains, which stood at over 4.57 lakh in 2023-24, surged by 64% to over 7.50 lakh in 2024-25. Meanwhile, complaints concerning train punctuality fell by 15%, from over 3.25 lakh in 2023-24 to over 2.77 lakh in 2024-25. Regarding railway stations, complaints decreased by 1,16,412, or around 21%, from over 5.55 lakh in 2023-24 to more than 4.39 lakh in 2024-25. Apart from security, water availability, cleanliness, passenger amenities, electrical equipment, facilities for Divyangjan, and catering-vending services, complaints about all other issues at railway stations, including corruption and bribery, goods, luggage-parcels, ticket refunds, reserved and unreserved ticketing, and staff behaviour, were on the decline when compared with the previous year. Among complaints about railway stations, unreserved ticketing accounted for the highest number, though this segment also recorded the steepest decline. Complaints in this category, which stood at 1,93,775 in 2023-24, plummeted by 40% to 1,16,394 in 2024-25.
Row over Kailash Vijayvargiyas remark on Rahul Gandhi kissing his sister in public rages on in MP
BHOPAL: The controversy over Madhya Pradesh senior cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiyas remark about Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi kissing his younger sister on a public crossroads continues to draw political criticism, even after the former BJP national general secretary sought to clarify his comments on Friday. Vijayvargiya told reporters that he did not question the sacredness of the brother-sister bond, but was referring to what he described as Western cultural practices during an event marking Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas birth anniversary in Shajapur district on Thursday. All relations, husband-wife, father-son, brother-sister, are sacred, but there is a Maryada (dignity) to every relationship. I also kiss my sisters head out of love, but not at a crossroads. My point was that public displays like these reflect Western culture, which is not acceptable in Indian tradition, he said. The remarks sparked a strong response from the state Congress chief Jitu Patwari, who accused Vijayvargiya of making statements that demean the brother-sister bond. Patwari said the comments were particularly objectionable as they came during Navratri, when Goddess Durga is being worshipped in households across the state. He also suggested that Vijayvargiya, now close to 70, appeared to be affected by his unfulfilled ambition to become Madhya Pradesh chief minister and advised him to consult a mental health specialist. Vijayvargiyas comments on Rahul Gandhi are the latest in a long line of controversial statements by the senior MP minister. In 2022, while addressing a public gathering in Indore, he drew criticism for remarks about womens clothing, saying he did not find girls in skimpy or short clothes attractive and emphasising that women should be treated as goddesses. Around the same time, amid protests over the Agnipath scheme, he stated that party offices would prioritise Agniveers for security duties. Vijayvargiya has also courted controversy over his statements while addressing a seminar in his home city Indore in 2020 in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, when he raised suspicions about Bangladeshi labourers working on his construction projects and highlighted heightened security concerns. In August 2024, he again made headlines when he warned of a potential civil war in the country 30 years from now, citing demographic changes and urging efforts to strengthen Hindu identity. Thursdays remarks, referencing past photographs of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hugging and kissing in public, were framed by Vijayvargiya as a critique of cultural propriety. The current Leader of the Opposition kisses his young sister in full public view on the crossroads. This is not our culture, it reflects foreign influence and a lack of values, he said, stressing the importance of preserving traditional Indian customs. Political observers note that Vijayvargiya has repeatedly generated headlines with statements on cultural norms, womens conduct, and security issues, often sparking debates on public morality and political rhetoric in Madhya Pradesh.
30-Year-Old Mother, Infant Die After Falling From Rooftop In Bhopal
A tragic accident in Bhopal's Nishatpura police station area claimed the lives of a 30-year-old woman and her 11-month-old daughter on September 24, an official said on Thursday.
Bhopal Top Cop's Phones With Sensitive Data Snatched In High Security Area
In a massive security breach in the heart of Bhopal's ultra-secure Char Imli zone, unidentified bike-borne men snatched two mobile phones from Madhya Pradesh's Inspector General (Intelligence and ATS) Ashish late Tuesday night.
