Banaskantha blast has its ripples in 2 Madhya Pradesh districts

BHOPAL/AHMEDABAD: Most of those killed in the powerful blast at the firecracker factory in Gujarats Banaskantha district on Tuesday hailed from adjoining Madhya Pradeshs Dewas and Harda districts. Five of the eight injured are critical . Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to each injured person. State Cabinet Minister Nagar Singh Chouhan, who hails from neighbouring Gujarat, is being sent to the accident site in Gujarat for better coordination. At least ten hail from the Dewas district, while eight are from the former. According to initial information, nine of the ten deceased from Dewas come from Sandalpur village under the Khategaon area. 21 killed, six injured as blast flattens illegal firecracker godown in Gujarat's Banaskantha They include six members from one family and three from another. They have been identified as Lakhan Bhopa (24), his wife Sunita (20), and his mother, Keshar Bai (50), as well as Lakhans siblings, Radha (11), Rukma (8), and Abhishek (5). The three others are Rakesh Bhopa (30), his wife Lali (25), and their daughter Kiran (5). The contractor Pankaj, who also hails from Dewas and has been missing since morning, is suspected to have been killed. A team of revenue and police departments led by Nayab Tehsildar Akhilesh Sharma is being sent to Banaskantha. The local BJP MLA, Ashish Sharma (Khategaon), has rushed to Sandalpur to coordinate return of the bodies to the village. Meanwhile, sources said at least eight persons from Handia village in Harda district are suspected to have died in the blast. Were still working with the Banaskantha administration to get the identities of all the deceased and their profiles, and the final list of deceased and injured could take some more time, Harda collector Aditya Singh told this newspaper. Notably, a similar blast had flattened an illegal cracker factory in Harda district in February 2024, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people and injuries to over 200 others. According to Congress MLA from Harda, Ram Kishore Dogne, 7-8 deceased hail from one extended family, headed by Savita, who is also among the deceased. Even the contractor Laxmi, who had taken them to the factory in Gujarat for work, is among those missing and might have died. He said the labourers had no option but to find work elsewhere after the 2024 blast and another nearby factory shutting down. They used to find work at the Gujarat factory in the past as well. They had returned to Gujarat just two days back, the MLA said. Meanwhile, an official said the two states are coordinating to transport the bodies to Dewas and Harda districts. Grief fuels outrage, kin seek justice, not aid Four lakhs wont bring back our sons, grieving families lashed out, rejecting the compensation announced by the Gujarat govt as inadequate. If we gather Rs 4 lakh and hand it to the government, will they return our 18-year-old child? Sorrow turned anger as kin demanded justice, not aid. Operation illegal, owner in police net As per sources, a shocking truth has emerged in the probe the entire operation was illegal, in contravention of norms. Police arrested the owner of the Deesa godown hours after the blast. Firecrackers were allegedly stored and manufactured illegally at the godown, police said.

Firecracker factory blast in Gujarat kills 18 Madhya Pradesh workers

BHOPAL: A powerful explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, killed several workers, most of whom were from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas and Harda districts. At least ten of the victims were from Dewas, while at least eight others were from Harda. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that Rs 2 lakh would be given to each victim's family, and Rs 50,000 would be provided to each injured worker. State cabinet minister Nagar Singh Chouhan, who comes from the region near Gujarat, is being sent to the accident site for better coordination. According to an initial statement from the Dewas district administration, nine of the ten victims from the district were from the same village, Sandalpur, in the Khategaon area. Among them were six members of one family and three from another. The six members of one family were Lakhan Bhopa (24), his wife Sunita (20), his mother Keshar Bai (50), and his siblings Radha (11), Rukma (8), and Abhishek (5). This family was headed by Ganga Ram Bhopa. The other three victims from the village were Rakesh Bhopa (30), his wife Lali (25), and their daughter Kiran (5). The contractor, Pankaj, also from Dewas, was missing since the morning and is suspected to be among the dead, bringing the total number of victims from Dewas to ten. The Dewas district administration is in constant contact with authorities in Banaskantha. A team led by Nayab Tehsildar Akhilesh Sharma from the revenue and police departments is being sent to Banaskantha. Local BJP MLA Ashish Sharma (Khategaon) has rushed to Sandalpur village to help bring back the bodies. In Harda district, at least eight people from Handia village are believed to have died in the explosion. Harda district collector Aditya Singh said, Were still working with the Banaskantha administration in getting the identities of all the deceased and their profiles, and the final list of deceased and injured could take some more time. A similar explosion destroyed an illegal firecracker factory in Harda in February 2024, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 200. Local Congress MLA Ram Kishore Dogne, who visited Handia village, said, 7-8 deceased hail from one extended family, headed by middle-aged Savita, who is among the deceased. Even the contractor Laxmi, who had taken them to the factory in Gujarat for work, is among those missing and might have died. Dogne added, Most of those who died were actually those who worked at firecracker factories run by one Agrawal family. While the firecracker factory blast in Harda town in February 2024 flattened the main factory, a related factory five km away too was shut down due to the strictness of the local administration, leaving the labourers with no other option but to work elsewhere. This isnt the first time that they had gone to work at the factory in Gujarat, they had gone there in the past also. They had returned to Gujarat again just two days back. A senior state government official in Bhopal said the government is working with Gujarat officials to complete autopsies and ensure the bodies are safely transported back to Dewas and Harda. So far, at least 18 people from the two districts have died, while eight others are injured. Five of the injured are in critical condition.

Muslim professor at govt college in Madhya Pradesh faces FIR for allegedly damaging Rangoli

BHOPAL: A Muslim assistant professor at a government college in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh has been booked by the local police on Tuesday following a CCTV footage allegedly showed him damage a Rangoli with his foot. The rangoli depicted Radha-Krishna and the national flag. He was also accused of posting offensive WhatsApp statuses. Jujair Ali Rangwala, an assistant professor of chemistry at the Government Arts and Commerce College in Kannod was booked based on a complaint by the college administration. Speaking to TNIE, Kannod police station in-charge Tehzeeb Qazi said, The assistant professor Jujair Ali Rangwala has been booked u/s 298 and 196 BNS (damaging, destroying or defiling a sacred object and actions which promote enmity or disharmony between groups or communities) on the complaint by the college administration. Dewas district collector Rituraj also conmfirmed the development and stated, Immediately after the matter came to our knowledge, action was taken in the matter. While an FIR has been lodged on the acting principals complaint, weve written to the higher education department to remove the concerned assistant professor from duties at the Kannod college. The issue was brought to the authorities attention by students associated with the RSSs student wing, the ABVP. They submitted the CCTV footage allegedly showing the professor deliberately damaging Rangoli with his foot and screenshots of the professors offensive WhatsApp statuses, including those pertaining to Indias recent Champions Trophy cricket title win. While the controversial and offensive WhatsApp statuses date back to the recent past, the CCTVs date is yet not known. Confirming that the CCTV grab showing the assistant professor Jujair Ali damaging the Rangoli, related to the college campuses only, the acting principal of the college Prem Pal said, Though the video is of our college premises only, its still not clear how old it actually is. Weve lodged a FIR against the concerned assistant professor at the Kannod police station. Meanwhile, the states sports and youth affairs minister Vishwas Sarang commented on the issue in Bhopal, If anyone, whosoever he or she may be, damages a Rangoli depicting gods or makes social media posts defaming the country internationally, sternest possible action will be taken, to ensure that such acts arent repeated.

MP CM renames CM Rise Schools after Sandipani, Lord Krishnas guru

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav said the English name was a colonial legacy, and the change will bring in Indian perspective in the education system

MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates four-day School Chalo Abhiyan to boost enrolment

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Eid in Bhopal marked by black bands against Waqf Bill, Palestine placards

At the Bhopal Idgah, several people sported black arm bands during the morning prayers against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, while videos on social media showed groups of people showcasing placards in support of Palestine.

Tribal youth arrested for revenge killing linked to cow slaughter dispute in MP's Betul

BHOPAL: Unimaginable torture and humiliation of a tribal youth in November 2023, allegedly over a cattle smuggling issue, led to a brutal revenge killing a year later in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. After months of investigation, the police uncovered the murder plot and arrested seven tribal youths on Sunday. The accused allegedly kidnapped and killed 22-year-old Rinkesh Chouhan on November 30, 2024. They then burned his body using plastic, tyres, and diesel, leaving only a burnt skull and a few bones in the dense Arjun Gondi forest in Betul district. The murder was linked to the torture of 20-year-old tribal youth Ashish Parte in November 2023. Chouhan and another man had allegedly stripped and hung Parte upside down before beating him with a stick and belt. The attack was reportedly over cut money extorted from cattle smugglers transporting cattle from Betul to Amravati in Maharashtra. While Chouhan carried out the brutal attack, his friend filmed the entire incident on a mobile phone and later uploaded the video. The video went viral three months later, in February 2024, sparking protests by tribal groups and the opposition Congress in Betul and Bhopal. The protests also led to the transfer of the then Superintendent of Police, Siddharth Chaudhary. According to police sources, Ashish Parte was deeply traumatized by the incident and nearly took his own life, but his family intervened in time. Following the viral video, Chouhan was sent to judicial custody, while his friend, who had filmed the attack and had a criminal history, was charged under the National Security Act (NSA). Parte, however, planned revenge and waited for Chouhan to be released from jail. Parte came to know that Chouhan had come to visit a fair in the Multai area on November 30, 2024. Further knowing that Chouhan was staying at the house of a common friend, Parte and six other aides planned to avenge the insult. They abducted Chouhan and beat him badly. They later took him to the Arjun Gondi forests, killed him, and then set the body ablaze, reducing it to skeletal remains, including the skull, Betul Superintendent of Police Nischal Jharia told TNIE on Monday. In December 2024, forest department staff discovered the skeletal remains and a human skull in the forest. Police launched an investigation, and on December 21, 2024, Chouhans family reported his sudden disappearance. A hand bracelet recovered from the site helped police identify the remains. Later, DNA analysis confirmed that the remains belonged to Chouhan. We subsequently grilled Ashish Parte and his friends, who finally admitted having killed Chouhan and having burnt his body to destroy the evidence -- for avenging the November 2023 torture-insult. All seven accused have been arrested, the SP-Betul said

On Eid-al-Fitr, Muslims wear black arm-bands and hold pro-Palestine posters in MP's Bhopal, Seoni district

BHOPAL: Wearing black bands on arms to oppose the central governments Waqf Amendment Bill , many Muslims held pro- Palestine posters in their hands while going to offer Eid-al-Fitr namaz at the Idgah in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Many namazis, particularly youths could be seen holding I stand with Palestine, Protect Al-Aqsa, Protect Palestine and Al-Aksa is our Pride posters while going for the Namaz at the Idgah, to protest Israels sustained attack on Gaza. Around 390 km from the state capital Bhopal, Muslim youths raised anti-Israel slogans and held anti-Israel and anti-Waqf Bill posters while protesting after the Eid namaz in south eastern MPs Seoni districts main town. The Muslim men raised slogans, including, Gaza ki galiyan sooni hain, Netanyahu khooni hai (lanes of Gaza lie silent, Benjamin Netanyahu is a murderer), Israel-Netanyahu Murdabad, Donald Trump Murdabad. The same protestors also wore black bands in arms in protest against the centres Waqf Amendment Bill and held posters reading, Waqf se chedchad, samvidhan se chedchad (tampering with Waqf means tampering with the Constitution). 'Catch and Revoke': Hundreds of international students in US get emails to self deport for supporting Palestine With the Ramzan and the festival of Eid-al-Fitr over now, the protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill are likely to gather momentum in the state in the coming days and the police will be on its toes, particularly owing to the ongoing nine-day auspicious Navratri period and the coming Hindu festival of Ram Navami on April 6. Reacting sharply to the black band protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill and the pro-Palestine protest by Muslims before and after the Eid prayers, the states cabinet minister and third-time BJP MLA from Narela, Vishwas Sarang said, Protesting on a holy day against the Waqf Amendment Bill just out of emotions without even reading the details of the amendments, actually exposes the mindset to disintegrate the nation. Why didnt they wear black bands to prayers when the 26/11 attack happened in Mumbai, when the Pulwama attack took place in Jammu and Kashmir and when minorities were being attacked in Bangladesh? The Mondays protests are reflective of Congress and Asaduddin Owasis mindset. Waqf Amendment Bill is aimed at promoting the cause of poor Muslims, due to which sectarian leaders capturing the Waqf properties are fueling such protests. Responding to the ministers remarks about the protests, the state Congress spokesperson Swadesh Sharma questioned, Is holding peaceful democratic protests on national and international issues against the law in BJP-ruled MP?

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MP: Palestinian flags during Eid prayers spark controversy

Bhopal: The Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Madhya Pradesh, including the state capital Bhopal, took place amid heavy police security on Monday. Thousands from the Muslim community gathered at Eidgah Maidan to offer namaz (prayers) in a peaceful manner. However, the presence of Palestinian flags displayed by some people during the large gathering triggered a political controversy 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 Man Calls Customer Care Number To Resolve Music Subscription Issue, Scammed Of Rs 1.59 Lakh

Vijay Kumar from Bhopal lost Rs 82,000 and his wife Rs 77,000 after calling a fake customer care number on Google. Police are investigating the scam

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India led a sustainable life before concept became a buzzword, says Dhankhar

NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed during his address at the valedictory session of the National Conference on Environment 2025 that India has led a sustainable lifestyle since long before the concept of sustainability gained currency. Way before sustainability became a global buzzword, India lived it for centuries where every banyan tree was a temple and every river a goddess, he expressed. The two-day conference was organised by the green court of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). During the event, Dhankhar emphasised the need for an organisation such as the NGT to act as a watchdog for environmental issues.He mused, Had such an organisation existed earlier, the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 might have been averted. If we had had a regulatory institution like the NGT at that time, many disasters could have been avoided, he added. The V-P described the gas tragedy as an outcome of environmental negligence and rued that we are yet to draw lessons from the episode. Further dwelling on the significance of the tribunal, he suggested that the N in the abbreviation stood for nurturing, the G for green and the T for tomorrow. This is not merely wordplay but a vision for an institution that integrates law, science and ethics to transform our relationship with nature, Dhankhar pointed up. He also urged developed countries to look beyond their national borders in an effort to save the planet. There is a global need to evolve and embrace environmental ethics, emphasising mans moral obligations to protect and preserve the environment, he noted, adding, The planet is not exclusive to us. Flora and fauna must flourish alongside other living beings.

Things would have been different had regulatory system existed during Bhopal tragedy: Dhankhar

NEW DELHI, Mar 30 : Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday described the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy as a case of mega environmental negligence and said things would have been different had there been a regulatory mechanism of the present level in place then. Dhankhar also said that developed nations must transcend the political boundaries in environmental thinking. He said nations should adopt models where planetary health becomes foundational to human prosperity and well-being. Addressing an event organised by the [] The post Things would have been different had regulatory system existed during Bhopal tragedy: Dhankhar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

31-year-old medical student found dead in hostel room in Gwalior, police suspect suicide

BHOPAL: A 31-year-old medical student found hanging at her hostel room in the Gajra Raja Government Medical College in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior district on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Dr Rekha Raghuvanshi. She was pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) premises at around 11.30 am, just a few hours after having dinner. According to the Gwalior district police superintendent Dharmaveer Singh, Rekha was engaged to a boy of her familys choice and their marriage was fixed for early next year. Though no suicide note has been found, circumstantial evidence and initial probe strongly suggests that she died by suicide. Further investigation is on. The matter was reported to her family in the adjoining Ashok Nagar district, which rushed to Gwalior on Sunday. Doctors Rekha's cousin Rohit Raghuvanshi said that she had spoken to the family over phone on Friday and everything seemed fine. Then a day later, they got to know from the medical college and police, about her suicide. In a seperate incident, a 62-year-old real estate businessman Rakesh Kathoria, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Jabalpur, after shooting himself with his licensed pistol on Sunday early morning. Kathoria stayed with wife at his residence in Bharat Colony in Jabalpur city was counted among the prominent real estate dealers of the city. While the deceased mans wife has denied that he was under any kind of stress, the police are analysing his phone call details to figure out the possible trigger behind the alleged suicide, sources in Jabalpur district police said. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

Timely action by constable, nurse saves three lives in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: The swift action of two government employees, a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable and a government hospital nurse, saved three lives in Ashok Nagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The first incident occurred on Thursday at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Ashok Nagar district hospital. Amid the chaos, nursing officer Mahima Stephen acted promptly to ensure the safety of two newborns on oxygen support. I switched off the power and first shifted the two babies (who were on oxygen support) to another ward and put them immediately on oxygen support, Mahima recounted. Subsequently, I shifted the other babies (who werent on oxygen support) to another ward, after which the panicked attendants of the babies cooled down, she added. A day later, another government staffer displayed remarkable bravery at Ashok Nagar railway station. A 14-year-old girl, travelling with her family from Bina (Madhya Pradesh) to Baran (Rajasthan), had stepped off the train to buy food. As the train started moving, she attempted to run and board it. However, two male passengers trying to do the same obstructed her path, forcing her to attempt entry into another coach. As she climbed onto the entrance of the moving train, she lost her footing and got trapped between the train and the platform. On-duty GRP constable Govind Chouhan spotted the situation and immediately sprang into action, managing to rescue the girl from a potentially fatal accident. The train was halted for around 10 minutes, during which the girl received primary medical attention before being reunited with her family. Following the incident, the state Director General of Police (DGP), Kailash Makwana, ordered a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for the alert and brave constable.

Madhya Pradesh orders meat shop closures for five religious festivals in Bhopal, Indore

Bhopal: The district administration in Maihar, a religious city in northeastern Madhya Pradesh, has ordered a complete ban on the sale of all non-vegetarian foods, including eggs, fish, chicken, and meat, for the entire nine-day Navratri festival from 30 March to 7 April. Meanwhile, meat shops in two major cities of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, including the capital Bhopal and the states most populated city, Indore, will remain shut on five upcoming Hindu, Jain, Sindhi, and Buddhist festivals. The BJP-governed municipal corporations in both cities have mandated the closure of meat shops within municipal limits on Gudi Padwa and Chaiti Chand (30 March), Ram Navami (6 April), Mahavir Jayanti (10 April), and Buddha Purnima (12 May). Authorities have warned of strict action against any shop found violating the order, including the cancellation of licenses. However, in Indore, where the municipal corporation has ordered a four-day closure rather than a full Navratri shutdown, the right-wing Hindu Rashtra Sangathan (HRS) has urged for a citywide nine-day ban on meat shops. BJP MLAs in Madhya Pradesh call for closure of meat shops during Navratri We believe in pahle nivedan aur phir danadan (first request and then punishment). Our workers will travel across Indore, and if we find meat shops open, we will ensure with force that they remain closed during the entire Chaitra Navratri, HRS head Rajesh Shirodkar said. Several BJP legislators in the state, including Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh, first-time Jabalpur North MLA Abhilash Pandey, and Huzur (Bhopal) MLA Rameshwar Sharma, have also backed calls for a statewide nine-day meat shop closure during Navratri. Meanwhile, responding to the selective ban in Indore, Congress leader Sach Saluja questioned, Why does the order not apply to big restaurants, including major brands like KFC and McDonalds? Why are only small shop owners targeted, while large restaurants remain unaffected? In a separate incident in Damoh town, Bundelkhand region, activists from right-wing Hindu outfits allegedly blackened the face of Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) Pradip Sharma after municipal staff stopped them from putting saffron flags on the towns famous clock tower. The activists were reportedly angered when officials told them they were acting on the CMOs instructions. An inquiry has been ordered into the entire sequence of events, including the municipal staffs actions and the attack on the CMO. Weve ordered a high-level probe into the entire incident, and action will be taken based on the findings, Damoh district collector Sudhir Kochar said.

Chhattisgarh: 15 Maoists surrender in Dantewada

Bhopal: Fifteen Maoists surrendered on Saturday before security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh, pledging to join the mainstream of society. This development is part of the Lon Varratu (Come Back Home) campaign, launched by senior police officers, and supported by the Chhattisgarh Governments Rehabilitation Policy. The campaign aims to reintegrate Maoists 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 government lists unemployed persons as 'aspirational youth'; opposition slams move

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government's decision to label unemployed youths in the state as Aakanshi Yuva (aspirational youths) has invited criticism from the opposition Congress, which accused it of making a mockery of jobless persons. The state's Rojgar Portal used the term Aakanshi Yuva while listing the number of unemployed youths in Madhya Pradesh and displayed their numbers as more than 29.37 lakh. Minister of State for Technical Education and Skill Development Gautam Tentwal on Saturday said that the government's thinking behind Aakanshi Yuva is that youths working in government or non-government jobs aspire to get higher positions, and unemployed youngsters aspire for jobs and get registered in the employment office. Defending the government's move, BJP spokesman Pankaj Chaturvedi told PTI , The Bharatiya Janata Party government's efforts in Madhya Pradesh and the country is to provide employment, i.e., self-employment. That is why the state government organised a mega global investors meet, where opportunities for employment and self-employment are created. He said aspiring youth awakens a different sentiment, which is the idea of self-employment based on their talent and skill development. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently emphasised that unemployment cannot be eradicated solely through government jobs. A recent government release stated, In a country like India, with a population of 1.45 billion, the proportion of government jobs is not more than one per cent. Even the country's largest employer, the Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, employs only 1.35 million personnel. It said the state is making efforts to connect aspirational youth with employment through self-reliance and entrepreneurship. From now on, unemployed youth in the state will be referred to as 'aspirational youth (Akankshi Yuva), the release said. The chief minister also shared that Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals worth more than Rs 30 lakh crore through the Global Investors Summit and Regional Industry Conclaves. These investments will generate employment for 21 lakh youths, he said, adding that young people will also be engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and skill-based enterprises. Congress has, however, slammed the state government, accusing it of making a mockery of unemployed youth in the state. Taking to X, Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar said, The educated youth who have no work despite having qualifications are 'unemployed'! As the MP government is unable to provide them employment despite many assurances, it has made a mockery of their helplessness by coining the new term 'aspirational yuva', he wrote in the post in Hindi. !!! , '' ! , #MP_ ! #_ pic.twitter.com/COhe1FHKwc Umang Singhar (@UmangSinghar) March 29, 2025 Someone should ask the Mohan Yadav government what it wants to prove by calling the #unemployed aspiring youth? he said. Singhar pointed out that recruitments of sub-inspectors, subedars, accountants and sub-auditors were pending for eight years. He accused the state government of playing with the lives of the unemployed youth to hide its shortcomings. The Congress leader also hit out at the government for changing the names of places and institutions to hide its ineffective governance. He said that after the Vyapam controversy (alleged scam in admission in professional courses and recruitment in government jobs), the government changed the name of the institution to the MP Employees Selection Board, but nothing much has been done to bring down the unemployment rate in the state. Singhar said such tactics are an eyewash, and the government should seriously do something to reduce the unemployment rate in the state.

Army Officer Charged For Allegedly Raping Cop On Pretext Of Marriage

An Army officer has been charged with allegedly raping a female constable of the Madhya Pradesh police posted in Bhopal city on the pretext of marriage in an incident dating back to 2012, police said on Friday.

BJP MLAs in Madhya Pradesh call for closure of meat shops during Navratri

BHOPAL: After a similar demand in Delhi, BJP MLAs in Madhya Pradesh are advocating the closure of meat shops during the nine-day Basantiya Navratri, which begins on 30 March. BJP legislators, including two from Jabalpur district and one from Bhopal, have called for meat shops to remain shut throughout the auspicious period, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, Gudi Padwa. This is a very sensitive issue, which doesnt require any debate. The religious sentiments of the majority community need to be respected. If they believe that their nine-day auspicious period should be free from non-vegetarian food, then all other communities should also respect their sentiments, said Rakesh Singh, the state's PWD minister and BJP MLA from Jabalpur-West, supporting the demand. His views were echoed by first-time BJP MLA from Jabalpur-North, Abhilash Pandey. Ex-pro tem Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha and three-time BJP MLA from Bhopal's Huzur constituency, Rameshwar Sharma, also backed the demand. Why is consensus needed on this issue? If the other community shuts down their shops for nine days, it will not mean huge losses for them. The sentiments of Hindus need to be respected, Sharma said. Members of the right-wing Hindu outfit Sanskriti Bachao Manch, led by their chief Chandrashekhar Tiwari, submitted a memorandum to the Bhopal district administration, demanding the closure of all meat shops for the entire Navratri. They also urged authorities to shut liquor shops on Mahashtami (5 April), Ram Navami (6 April), and Hanuman Jayanti (12 April) in Bhopal. Reacting to the BJP MLAs demand, state Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez said, The demand is politically motivated and aimed at arousing religious sentiments for political gain. If the BJP and its leaders are so concerned about religious sentiments, why dont they also demand the closure of liquor shops for the remaining days of our auspicious month, Ramadan? The demand in Madhya Pradesh follows similar calls from BJP MLAs in Delhi, including Ravinder Negi and Neeraj Basoya.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court gives green light to disposal of Union Carbide waste after successful trials

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has greenlit the disposal of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal at a Pithampur plant. Following successful trial runs, the disposal, expected to be completed within 72 days, will be monitored for safety, addressing local environmental and health concerns.

Toxic waste of Bhopal gas tragedy to be disposed of in 72 days, says MP govt

The toxic waste of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, lying undisposed for over four decades, can be disposed of at the incineration facility in the state in 72 days.

Union Carbide waste disposal: MP government submits status report on trial run; HC approves disposal

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government submitted before the High Court on Thursday a status report on the recent three-phase trial run of the disposal of the defunct Union Carbide plants toxic waste. The government also informed the HCs division bench that the remaining waste can be safely disposed of within a period of 72 days. The HCs division bench comprising the Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain, subsequently ordered that the exercise (incineration of the remaining waste) be done within time and in accordance with law, while adopting all safety measures. During the hearing of the case on Thursday, the state government, while submitting the status report, informed the HC that the three-phase trial run of disposing 30 metric ton of waste (ten metric ton in each phase) in pursuance with the HCs February 18 order, has been successfully completed. Through the affidavit, the government also submitted that the remaining waste could be incinerated under the supervision of the central and state pollution control boards supervision, at an optimum feed rate of 270 kg per hour. Second phase trial of Union Carbide waste burning starts in MP's Pithampur During the hearing, the HC reportedly also asked the state government to consider the suggestions by Bhopal Group for Information and Action (BGIA) one of the organisations working since decades with Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors for the disposal of the toxic waste. Importantly, during the last hearing in the matter on February 18, the HC had given the state government, clearance to conduct three-phase trial run of 30 metric tons toxic waste disposal at the treatment-storage-disposal-facility (TSDF) in Pithampur industrial town of western MPs Dhar district. In pursuance of the order, the three-phase trial run at three different feed rates (135 kg per hour in the first phase, 180 kg per hour in the second phase and 270 kg per hour in the third and final phase) was carried out at the concerned TSDF recently and subsequent status report submitted before the HC on Thursday. Importantly, after a long wait of four decades, the 358 metric tons of toxic waste from the now defunct Union Carbide plant (which was responsible for the December 1984 worst industrial disaster) in Bhopal, was safely transported by the state government on January 1-2, 2025 night to the TSDF in Pithampur (Dhar) for disposal in pursuance with the MP High Courts December 3, 2024 order.

Madhya Pradesh HC allows incineration of remaining Union Carbide waste at Pithampur facility

Of the 350 tonne waste that was transported from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal to the Pithampur industrial area in Dhar district, 328 tonne toxic waste now remains to be disposed of

MP Congress MLA Rajendra Singh refers to Hindu seers as bulls 'set free by BJP to preach Hindutva'

BHOPAL: BJP accused Congress of working to end Hindu society after former deputy speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha and veteran Congress MLA Rajendra Singh's controversial statement referring to Hindu seers as bulls. Addressing a district level Congress meeting in his native Satna district on Wednesday in presence of state Congress president Jitu Patwari, fifth-time legislator from Amarpatan seat Singh questioned BJP's claims of over 66 crore devotees having taken dips at the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagaraj (UP). The WhatsApp university has filled peoples minds that 60 crore-plus devotees went to the Maha Kumbh. Being a student of science and an engineer, I can assert on the basis of calculations, that not more than 10-12 crore people went to the Maha Kumbh. But sadhus, sanyasis, Baba Bairagi and Mahamandaleshwar were set free to go and give religious sermons, talk about Hindutva and Sanatan to campaign for the BJP. And these Saands (bulls) are grazing others' fields, Singh said while addressing the gathering of Congress workers in Satna district in state party president Jitu Patwaris presence. Indias unique identity of Sarva Dharma Sambhav (respect for all religions), secularism and socialism, besides the strength of our constitutional institutions, are all crumbling. This is a major challenge, he added. Ex MP Vidhan Sabha deputy speaker and fifth time sitting Cong MLA Rajendra Singh likens sadhus, sanyasis and mahamandaleshwars (Hindu seers) with saand (bulls) grazing others fields. Ruling BJP demands action him. @santwana99 @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @jayanthjacob pic.twitter.com/0kSFgivWh3 Anuraag Singh (@anuraag_niebpl) March 27, 2025 A 1.12 minute-long video of Singhs controversial statement about Hindu seers went viral on Wednesday, prompting the ruling BJP to go on the offensive against Singh and the Congress. Congress has long been disrespecting Hindu gods and goddesses as well as Sanatan Dharma. Now a senior Congress MLA is drawing parallels between bulls and our Hindu seers and that too in the presence of his state party chief, this cant be tolerated. Is the Congress working to end Hindu society?, states cabinet minister Vishwas Sarang stated. He added, Groomed in Italian culture, the Congress is continuously working against the Hindus. We will not tolerate it anymore. Action needs to be taken against Rajendra Singh by the Congress, failure by the party to act against him will mean that his statement is also the authorised/official statement of the party. Notably, the 74-year-old leader Singh is among the senior most Congress leaders of the state and also the Vidhan Sabhas former deputy speaker. He is the brother-in-law of former MP CM and ex-union minister Late Arjun Singh and the maternal uncle of states ex-leader of opposition Ajay Singh Rahul. He also headed the Congresss election manifesto committee for the 2023 Vidhan Sabha polls.

Mobile gaming a menace, says RSS MP survey

BHOPAL: The menace of mobile gaming has emerged as one of the major concerns for the the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the central districts of Madhya Pradesh. A detailed social survey conducted by 56 Vyavasayi Shakhas of the RSS, ideological fount of the ruling BJP, in its Vidisha Vibhag of Madhya Bharat Prant in Madhya Pradesh has identified as many as 103 problems or challenges. Some of the prominent issues include the menace of mobile gaming, the migration of Hindu families, Love Jihad, the protection of cows, de-addiction, low attendance of children in government schools, Narmada River conservation, lack of values and religious awareness, work on single-use plastic and a dearth of fruit-bearing trees. For the unversed, the RSS has divided its activities into three geographical regions in MP Madhya Bharat Prant, Malwa Prant and Mahakoshal Prant.

MP govt asks Mandaur DFO to explain death of 3 leopards after translocation

Principal chief conservator of forest (APCCF) wildlife L Krishnamoorty has asked DFO Sanjay Raykhere to respond within seven days

Disgraceful: MP high court reports lawyers outburst to chief justice Kait

justice Anuradha Shukla recorded lawyer PC Paliwals remarks made in Hindi in her order and requested that the order be placed before chief justice Kait

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Journalist's Arrest In Bhopal Accident Case Sparks Protest By Media Outside Police Station

The police arrested Kuldeep Singoria, a former employee of a national Hindi daily, on Monday night in connection with an accident that took place on March 20

Journalist arrested in accident case sparks protest in Bhopal

The family members of the arrested journalist alleged that he was trapped in a fake case for reporting anti-government stories

Who was Chandramohan Jain that questioned professors on philosophy for hours, accused of rebel against state, his famous name was...

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Namibian cheetah, her cubs were pelted with stones by villagers in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: A Namibian female cheetah, Jwala, and her four cubs were reportedly pelted with stones by villagers in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, while attempting to hunt a cattle calf. Jwala and her cubs are among the three sets of African female cheetahs and their offspring born in India and released into the free-ranging forests of Kuno National Park (KNP) since 5 February. The mother and cubs had strayed out of KNP and were roaming near the Sheopur-Gwalior railway line when they caught hold of a cattle calf. A viral video of the incident shows villagers pelting stones and attempting to scare away the felines with lathis. The sudden attack forced the cheetahs to abandon their hunt and flee back into the forests of KNP, the first home to African cheetahs since September 2022. According to sources, members of the KNP tracking team rushed to the spot, intervened to stop the villagers, and ensured the safety of the mother and cubs. All five cheetahs are reportedly healthy and secure. A senior state forest department official associated with the cheetah project stated, Were making sustained efforts to ensure proper public awareness about the cheetahs. People will slowly adapt and co-exist with the cheetahs. While cheetahs released into the wild at KNP have previously strayed outside the parksometimes into neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthanthis is possibly the first time they have been attacked by villagers. Jwala and her four cubs, including two males and two females (each around 14 months old), were released into the free-ranging forests of KNPs Khajuri tourist zone on 21 February. Before that, on 5 February, the first set of a mother and cubsNamibian female Aasha with three cubswere released into the wild alongside South African female Dheera. The quintet, consisting of two adult females and three cubs, joined the South African male coalition, Agni and Vayu, in KNPs forests. On 17 March, a third set of a mother cheetah and cubsSouth African female Gamini and her four cubs (two males and two females)were released in KNPs Khajuri forest area. This increased the number of free-ranging cheetahs in the park to 17, including six African adults and 11 Indian-born cubs. Jwala and Gaminis release into the wild, along with their eight Indian-born cubs, was made possible due to the successful adaptation of Aasha and her three cubs in the park. Currently, KNP has a total of 26 cheetahs, with 17 in the wild and nine in protective enclosures.

MP HC sets aside Indore family courts order denying Jain couples divorce under Hindu Marriage Act

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside an Indore family courts February 8, 2025 order which denied relief to Jain couples seeking divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. On February 8, the First Additional Principal Judge Family Court-Indore Dhirendra Singh had refused multiple Jain couples relief under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act (which deals with divorce by mutual consent). The family court while returning the divorce applications of the Jain couples had held that followers of Jainism dont have any right to get relief under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, as they have rejected the basic Vedic beliefs of Hinduism and have established themselves as minorities after separating from Hindu religion since 2014. Hearing one of the petitions filed against the family courts order, the MP High Courts double judge bench in Indore, comprising Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar, set aside the family court judges order. The family court judge has committed grave illegality and manifested impropriety in concluding that the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 are not applicable to the members of Jain community. The impugned order is set aside and the appeal of the parties allowed. The First Additional Principal Judge Family Court, Indore is directed to proceed with the petition in accordance with law, the HC stated in its order while hearing the petition filed by one of the aggrieved Jain couples. While accepting the appeal against the family courts order, the HC stated, The central government in exercise of powers conferred by Clause (c) of Section 2 of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 notified the Jain community as a minority community in addition to five communities already notified as minority communities viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) for the purpose of the said Act. Though this notification recognises Jain community as a minority community, it does not amend, invalidate or supersede express provision of any existing laws. No corresponding amendments have been made to exclude the members of the Jain community from application of an existing law. The founders of the Constitution of India and the Legislature in their collective wisdom have integrated the Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs for application of the Hindu Marriage Act. Both the parties had pleaded that they married according to Hindu rituals and customs. There was no occasion for the Additional Principal Judge to substitute his own views and perceptions against the express provisions of the law. If the concerned Court was satisfied that the case pending before it involves a question as to operability of provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act to the members of Jain community, it could have referred the case for opinion of High Court under the proviso to Section 113 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 read with Section 10 of the Family Courts Act, 1984, the HC observed in its order. In the 14-page order on Monday, the HCs Indore Bench further observed, Present day society is fragmented on religion, caste, sects, origin and language. The Additional Principal Judge attempted to find out the differences between the religious practices of followers of Hindu religion and that of the Jain community, to bolster his conclusion that religious practice and customs especially regarding marriage are distinguishable. However, the practices stated in the impugned order itself show that the marriage rituals performed by followers of both the communities are generally similar. The learned Additional Principal Judge ought to have applied the explicit legal provisions to the matter under consideration rather than engaging in scholarly interpretation of rituals and practices of the Jain community. The Hindu Marriage Validity Act, 1949 was passed to validate all the existing marriages between Hindus, Sikhs and Jaina and their different castes, sub castes and sects. Section 2 of the Act defines Hindu as including the persons professing Sikh or Jain religion. Section 3 of the said Act explicitly states that no marriage between Hindus, including Sikh and Jain, shall be deemed invalid by virtue of any other existing law, interpretation, text, rule, custom or usage. 11/ Thereafter, the Hindu Marriage Act was passed on May 18 1955. It is an Act to amend and codify the law relating to marriage among Hindus. Thus, the provisions of Hindu Marriage Act are applicable to all the persons, who are Buddhist, Jain or Sikh by religion. The Sub-section (3) of Section 2 fortifies the applicability of Hindu Marriage Act to the members of Jain community. These express provisions of the law were unfortunately not considered in the correct perspective by the learned Additional Principal Judge, the HC maintained. As many as 28 couples had reportedly approached the MP High Court in Indore after the family court had passed identical orders, denying them relief, in a single day on February 8. While looking into the controversy involved in the case, the HC had appointed Indore-based senior advocate AK Sethi as amicus curiae to assist it.

Not in my nature to apologise, says BJP MLA who dissed spiritual city plan

BJPlegislator Chintamani Malviya said he had already said whatever he had to and would give the party a factual reply when he receives the notice

Teenaged love-birds missing from UP since January 25 found dead in MP

BHOPAL: A teenage couple who had been missing from Kanpur Dehat district in Uttar Pradesh since 25 January 2025 were found dead in a rented house in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The 16-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy, both students of the same school, died by suicide in the same room, police said. The two had been living in the Panagar area of Jabalpur with the help of the boys uncle for the past month and a half. While the girl was in Class XI, the boy was in Class XII in the same school in Kanpur Dehat. According to a senior police officer in Jabalpur, the girl had called her brother on his mobile phone on Saturday and informed him that she was living with the boy in Jabalpur. The girls brother told her that he would come there with the police and take her back. Its quite possible that the girl and boy became nervous and, apprehending some extreme action from the girls family, they hanged themselves to death in the same room of the rented house. The boy and the girl were found hanging separately in the same room on Sunday morning, after which we sent the bodies for autopsy. Prima facie, it seems to be a case of suicide by the two teenagers. Further investigation is underway, a Jabalpur district police officer told The New Indian Express on Monday. A Uttar Pradesh police sub-inspector who accompanied the girls relatives to Jabalpur said, The girl rang her brother on Saturday. Using surveillance mechanisms, we arrived at Panagar police station in Jabalpur on Sunday, where we were told by the police that the two teenagers who had eloped from Kanpur Dehat on 25 January had died by suicide. We subsequently went straight to the hospital mortuary. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

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Exorcist rapes ailing 20-year-old woman in MPs Rewa district; held

BHOPAL: A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman on Saturday in Khama village under Sohagi police station area of Rewa district. The woman, ill for a month, was allegedly raped by an exorcist whom her family had enlisted to drive out an evil spirit they believed was causing her illness. The exorcist, identified as Samrendra Singh Bhurtiya, practices in Badi Umaria village, where the woman had been taken for faith healing over the past month. On Saturday, the exorcist visited the womans home in Kama village and began performing rituals. He drew a large circle and instructed the family to remain inside it while he took the ailing woman to another room for treatment. Subsequently, Bhurtiya took the young woman into the other room and allegedly raped her on the pretext of removing evil spirits from her body. Bhurtiya fled from her house as the woman fell unconscious. On gaining consciousness, she informed her family about having been sexually assaulted by the exorcist, after which the matter was reported to the local police. Acting on this matter, the accused occultist has been booked for rape and arrested immediately. He is in judicial custody of the local court, sub divisional officer police (SDOP-Teonthar) Udit Mishra said on Monday. Earlier, on March 13, a six-month-old baby boy, Mayank Dhakad, who had been unwell for a few days in the Kolaras area of MPs Shivpuri district, was taken by his mother to a tantric (occultist), Raghuveer Dhakad, for healing rituals. The tantric brutally hung the infant upside down over a fire and branded him with hot objects. The extreme heat damaged the babys corneas, after which he was admitted to a government hospital in Gwalior. Despite doctors' efforts, he succumbed to his injuries five days later on March 18. The Tantric, Raghuveer Dhakad, meanwhile, was arrested by local police in Shivpuri district on March 17.

Dalit teen dies by suicide in MP's Chhatarpur; family alleges assault, caste-based abuse

BHOPAL: A 13-year-old Dalit boy died by suicide in Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district, with his family alleging that he was assaulted and subjected to caste abuse by a local trader. Anshu Ahirwar, a Class VIII student, was found dead at his home in Luvkush Nagar on Saturday. His family and Bhim Army activists claim he took his life after being abused and assaulted by Rama Shukla, a brahmin trader who allegedly reprimanded him for touching goods at his store. Not only did Rama Shukla scold my son, but he also thrashed him badly on the back. When I went to Shuklas shop, he admitted to beating my son for touching wares inappropriately. It was due to Shuklas beating and casteist abuses that my son hanged himself, Anshus father, Kishor Ahirwar, alleged. Santosh Raidas, Chhatarpur district president of the Bhim Army, who led protests over the incident on Sunday, alleged that Shukla not only assaulted the teenager but also used caste slurs against him. We demand the strictest action against Rama Shukla. He should be jailed for his cruelty towards the minor, which ultimately led to Anshus death, Raidas said. Meanwhile, the local police have registered an inquest report and launched an investigation into the incident. A case has been registered, and the matter is under investigation. Statements from the boys family are being recorded, and appropriate action will follow, said Chhatarpur Circle Superintendent of Police (CSP) Aman Mishra. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

'Totally preposterous': Justice Verma responds to alleged cash discovery at his residence

NEW DELHI: Amid the political furore over the alleged discovery of cash from his residence, Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma, on Sunday dismissed the allegations and asserted that the claims were part of a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation. In a written response to Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya on March 22, Justice Varma stated that the fire, which allegedly led to the discovery of cash, broke out in an outhouse used for discarded household items rather than in his main residence. I state unequivocally that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom either by me or any of my family members and strongly denounce the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to us. The very idea or suggestion that this cash was kept or stored by us is totally preposterous. The suggestion that one would store cash in an open, freely accessible and commonly used storeroom near the staff quarters or in an outhouse verges on the incredible and incredulous, Justice Varma stated. He criticised the media for not conducting proper verification before publishing defamatory claims. Justice Varma strongly refuted reports of cash being seized from the fire site, emphasising that no one present was shown any recovered money. That takes me to the video clip which has been shared with me. Assuming without admitting that the video was taken immediately at the time of the incident at the site, none of it appears to have been recovered or seized. The second aspect which I need to underscore is that none of the staff was shown any remnants of cash or currency that may have been present on site, he stated in his response. A security guard reportedly informed authorities that debris and partially burnt items were removed from the room on the morning of March 15. Justice Varma dismissed any insinuations that his family or staff were involved in removing cash. I also strongly deny and outrightly reject the insinuation, if made, that we removed currency from the storeroom. As stated above, we were neither shown nor handed over any sacks of burnt currency. In fact, and as stated above, the limited debris which was sought to be salvaged continues to exist in one part of the residence, he said. He further clarified that he and his wife were not even in Delhi at the time of the fire. I along with my wife returned from Bhopal on Indigo Flight No. 6E 2303 only on the evening of 15 March 2025 Therefore, the question of its alleged removal is not known to us. In any event none of my staff removed any article, currency or cash in any form, he stated. According to reports, a fire at the judge's residence on March 14 had inadvertently led to the alleged recovery of cash by fire tenders. The incident sent shockwaves through the legal and political circles prompting the Supreme Court Collegium to recommend Justice Varmas repatriation to the Allahabad High Court, his parent High Court. CJI forms panel to probe charges against Justice Varma; directs not to assign him any judicial work Meanwhile, the Chief Justice of India initiated an in-house probe, following which the Delhi HC Chief Justice had sought Justice Varmas response. Justice Varma expressed shock over a video shared by the Commissioner of Police, stating that what was depicted did not match what he observed at the site. He referred to a March 16 report submitted by the Registrar-cum-Secretary to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice, who was among the first officials to visit the site and made no mention of cash recovery. You had thereafter requested for the PPS to be permitted to visit the site and to which I had readily agreed. The PPS arrived later that night and when I, my PS along with the PPS inspected the gutted room, no currency was either found nor was any cash in any state seen present on site. This also stands corroborated by the report of (PPS) which has been provided to me. Post that inspection and on your instructions, the gutted room remains in that state even today, he stated. Justice Varma firmly denied that any burnt currency was recovered and raised doubts about the authenticity of the allegations. What baffles me is the complete absence of any sacks of allegedly burnt currency which were ever recovered or seized. We categorically assert that neither my daughter, PS nor household staff were shown these so-called sacks of burnt currency. I stand by my consistent position that when they accessed the storeroom, there was no currency, burnt or otherwise, which could be seen. I request you to bear in mind that the storeroom is removed from my residence and is used as a general dump room for disused articles and other sundry household articles. I wonder who would countenance an allegation that currency would be kept in a storeroom in a corner of the house, he stated. Justice Varma also pointed to a broader pattern of events targeting him, referencing past social media posts about an FIR registered against him and others by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2018. It was this which prompted me to observe that this clearly appeared to be a conspiracy to frame and malign me. It also lends credence to my firm belief that the entire incident is part of a sequence of events which occurred in the recent past including the unfounded allegations that circulated on social media in December 2024, which too I had apprised you about during the course of our meeting, and your first reaction of the incident being that of arson. It was the lack of knowledge of connection with the purported discovery of currency is what prompted my reaction in our first interaction in respect of this episode and when I had alluded to a conspiracy to frame me, Justice Varma stated. Justice Varma reaffirmed that neither he nor his family had stored any cash in the outhouse and urged an inquiry into his professional record. I unequivocally state that neither I nor any of my family members had stored or kept any cash or currency in that storeroom at any point of time. Our cash withdrawals, made from time to time, are all documented and always through regular banking channels, the use of UPI applications and cards. Insofar as the allegation of the recovery of cash, I once again make it clear that no one from my house ever reported seeing any currency in burnt form in the room. In fact, this gets further corroborated from there being no cash or currency which we saw when the site was restored to us after the fire personnel and the police had left the scene quite apart from we being not apprised of any recovery or seizure which was made on the spot. This may also be viewed in light of the statement of the Chief of the Fire Service which I have gathered from news reports. Reflecting on how the allegations have impacted him, he stated: In the life of a judge, nothing matters more than reputation and character. That has been severely tarnished and irreparably damaged. The baseless allegations that have been levelled against me have proceeded on mere innuendos and an unproven assumption that the cash allegedly seen and found belonged to me. Justice Varma lamented that the controversy has scarred his professional standing, cultivated over more than a decade of judicial service, leaving him with no means to defend himself. I would also beseech you to bear in consideration that in all my years as a Judge of a High Court, no such allegation had ever been made in the past nor any doubt cast on my integrity. In fact, I would be grateful if an enquiry is made with respect to my functioning as a judge and what is the perception of the legal fraternity with regard to my integrity and honesty in the discharge of my judicial functioning, he added in his response. Fire brigade doing better job than ED: Congress on Delhi HC judge cash row; BJP says no comment on court affairs

Bird flu virus detected in two poultries in Nalgonda

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Paddy scam worth Rs 30 crore unearthed in MP's Jabalpur

BHOPAL: A major paddy scam worth Rs 30 crore has been unearthed in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. A fact-finding committee has come out with this startling revelation. The fact-finding team, according to Jabalpur district collector Deepak Saxena, was constituted after the former minister and current BJP MLA Ajay Vishnoi, a few months ago, flagged irregularities in paddy procurement, its lifting and transportation for inter-district milling, to process the procured paddy into rice, before being made available for consumption through the public distribution system. The fact-finding committee looked into complaints in detail regarding transportation of paddy procured from farmers in 2024-25 in Jabalpur district. We actually zeroed in upon the vehicle registration numbers which were shown to be trucks and had done 614 trips to lift the paddy and transport it for inter-district milling at 18 rice mills across the state. We took the help of National Highway toll booths for online records of the paddy movement, besides checking online records of GST portals as well as the state transport department real time facts and figures, said SDM Shivangi Verma, one of the members of the probe panel, and added, The end results were actually shocking for all of us. The end results Out of the total 614 trips (shown in the documents by the millers) that were made to transport the paddy to the mills, there were no factual records of 571 trips with the various government agencies. This means over 92% of the trips were actually never made. Further enquiry into registration numbers of trucks shown by millers to have been used for transporting the paddy lots revealed that at least 55 of those vehicles were actually different forms of cars (including MUVs and SUVs) while 252 other vehicles were buses, tractors and pick-up vehicles. 44 vehicles were actually ghost vehicles as their registration numbers were found to be fake, while 121 vehicles actually had actually carried loads which were four times more than their bearing capacity. As many as 86 cases have been detected where vehicles have been shown to have made trips between Jabalpur and Ujjain (to and fro distance of over 1000 kms) three to four times a day which was impossible. Then cases have also been detected in which the same vehicles which were shown in the documents as actually moving with paddy between Jabalpur and Ujjain and Jabalpur and Mandla districts, were actually found to be operating in parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu when checked through records of GST portal and National Highway toll booths, clearly establishing a massive fraud in the transportation of the procured paddy, Verma maintained. According to the Jabalpur district collector, out of the Rs 30 crore scam, there is a strong possibility of fake procurement of Rs 16 crore worth paddy having been adjusted through the transport which never happened. Also, a significant portion of the paddy shown to have been transported to 17 mills has actually been sold in the local market through middlemen. The police, after lodging 12 cases by Friday, will now find out to whom in the local market has the paddy actually been sold, Saxena said. As many as 12 criminal cases were lodged at 12 police stations against 74 persons, including 13 officers/employees of MP State Civil Supplies Corporation, 17 rice millers and 44 staff of cooperative societies which procured the paddy from farmers in 2024-25 on behalf of the government. The investigations have unearthed an unholy nexus of MP State Civil Supplies Corporation staff, procurement centers/cooperative societies staff and the 17 millers, who actually got the paddy transported only on paper, while the actual paddy was routed through middlemen to the local markets. The millers, some officers and employees of Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation and some officers/employees of society/procurement centers, hatched a well-thought criminal conspiracy, tampered with government documents and prepared forged documents and committed fraudulent acts, betrayed and caused damage to the paddy procured for the public distribution system and committed a criminal act of cheating and embezzlement with the government, an official statement by the Jabalpur district police said. How will the loss be recovered? According to the Jabalpur district collector Deepak Saxena, The process is very simple. Every miller submits earnest money of Rs 11 lakh for lifting each lot of paddy procured from farmers. Besides, fixed deposits and bank guarantees of the 17 millers (prima facie found to be involved in the Rs 30 crore scam) are also there. We will recover the losses out of it.

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Bhopal Diary | MLA pleads for road in mamajis village

While Mamaji (the popular moniker for Shivraj Singh Chouhan) ruled the state for 16 long years, a two-time MLA of his party is yet to provide a decent road for his own mamajis (maternal uncle) village. Rajgarh legislator Amar Singh Yadav recently rued the absence of proper roads in his mamas village Dhanara during the Assembly session and appealed to PWD minister Rakesh Singh to sanction roads for the village. With the House sharing a lighter moment over mamajis grievances, Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar asked the minister to address the issue; Rakesh Singh too assured to look into the matter urgently. BJP MLA alleges farmers lands acquisition Five days after the state Budget 2025-26 allocated over Rs 2,000 crore for necessary infrastructure for the Simhastha-2028 in MP CMs home city Ujjain, a ruling BJP MLA Chintamani Malviya alleged that farmers lands were being permanently acquired to build the spiritual city before the massive religious gathering of 2028. Farmers are scared and they fear a conspiracy of land mafia and colonisers in it. Simhastha is organised in tents but attempts are being made to construct buildings for benefiting colonisers, said Alot (Ratlam) MLA and the former Ujjain Lok Sabha MP. Congress plays harp to wake Kumbhakarna The ongoing budget session of the Vidhan Sabha, although among the shortest budget sessions of MP Assembly, has been in news for unique protests by the Congress MLAs. Alleging rising corruption in the state (particularly over the case of crorepati ex-RTO constable Saurabh Sharma and the related 52 kg gold and Rs 11 crore cash seizure in December 2024), Opposition legislators protested in the Assembly premises, playing harps to awaken Kumbhakarna, a role which was enacted by one of the MLAs. The protest aimed to portray that the state government was in deep slumber like Ramayanas Kumbhakarna over rising corruption. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com

Chhattisgarh polices women-led unit recovers explosives, cash from Maoist dens

Bhopal: In a remarkable breakthrough, a women-led police team in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband district have uncovered a significant cache of black money and explosives linked to Maoists. During a joint operation conducted by the police and security forces in the Pandaripani area under the jurisdiction of the Manipur police station, Rs 8 lakh in cash and []

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BJP MLA offers land to speed up long-pending college project in MP's Bhind

BHOPAL: A ruling BJP MLA from Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh has offered to donate land for establishing a college whose establishment remains a distant dream despite being announced by the states chief minister Mohan Yadav over a year ago. On March 6, 2024, while addressing an agricultural and cooperatives meet in Bhind district, the CM had announced opening a new college in Nayagaon area of Bhind assembly constituency. With the announcement yet to be actualised on the ground over a year later, the third-time local BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah raised the issue during the question hour in the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. The announcement to open the new college was made on March 6, 2024, but nothing has happened on it more than a year later. My assembly constituency neighbours UP and is partially urban and partially rural. There are 70 villages whose youngsters dont have a college in the vicinity. Why isnt an announcement being made to start the college from next academic session, Kushwah questioned. Responding to his own party MLAs queries, the higher education minister Inder Singh Parmar said, In the past opening new colleges without proper preparations has led to problems related to resources and adequate space. The process is underway on the CMs announcement that we've written to the Bhind district collector for adequate land, once we get it, there will not be problems in starting the new college. The MLA responded back saying, You at least announcethat the new college will be ready in the new session, the land will be given by me. Ill give you government land and if that isnt there, I will donate private land for the college, but you at least announce the start of the new college from the next session. Congress demands CBI probe into alleged scam Meanwhile, on the seventh day of the nine-day budget session of the State Assembly, the opposition Congress MLAs led by the leader of the opposition Umang Singhar and his deputy Hemant Katare attacked the state government over the recovery 52 kg unaccounted gold and Rs 11 crore cash from a car on Bhopals outskirts in December 2024. While alleging a major scam in the state transport department in the wake of the enormous gold and cash recovery in December 2024, besides the subsequent arrest of the crorepati ex-transport department constable Saurabh Sharma, the Congress MLAs demanded a CBI probe into all the inter-related events, including who were behind the Sharmas appointment in the transport department on compassionate grounds in 2016. But with the government not buckling under their pressure during nearly an hour debate on the issue during the zero hour, the Congress first trouped into the well of the House and later walked out. Importantly, the entire matter is currently being probed by multiple agencies, including the states anti-corruption wing, the enforcement directorate, the income tax department and directorate of revenue intelligence. The seventh day of the ongoing budget session also saw the Congress MLAs staging a unique protest near the Gandhi statue in the Vidhan Sabha premises. Alleging that the state government was sleeping over the issue of rising corruption, the Congress legislators played harps to wake up Ramayanas famous character Kumbhakarna, which was enacted by one of the MLAs Dinesh Jain.

History-sheeter opens fire on police in MPs Damoh, ASI injured: attacks on cop rising in state

BHOPAL: In yet another attack on law enforcement in Madhya Pradesh, a history-sheeter attempting to escape from police custody opened fire on a police team in Damoh district on Thursday morning, injuring Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Anand Ahirwal. The accused, identified as habitual offender Kasim Kasai, was later shot in the leg and overpowered by the police. This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks against police personnel across the state, raising concerns over the safety of law enforcement officers. According to Damoh Superintendent of Police Shrutkirti Somwanshi, the encounter occurred in the Damoh Dehat police station area while the accused was being taken to recover illegal weapons from his hideout in the Rajnagar Talab area. During the search, he managed to retrieve a hidden firearm and fired twice at the police team, injuring ASI Anand Ahirwal. As he attempted to escape, police fired in self-defence, hitting him in the leg. He was subdued and taken to a hospital, where he is currently under treatment in police custody, Somwanshi said. Kasim Kasai, a notorious criminal with 23 cases against himincluding charges under the Explosives Act, cow slaughter, attempt to murder, and illegal arms traffickingwas arrested on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, while being taken to a hideout for the recovery of illegal weapons, he attempted to escape and opened fire on the police. The attack on the Damoh police team comes just days after a violent mob in Mauganj districts Gadra village killed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) RC Gautam and injured several others, including a police station in-charge and a tehsildar. On the same day (March 15), two police constables, Sharad Singh and Atul Singh, were attacked while attempting to break up a brawl in the Kabadi Mohalla area of Rewa district. In another shocking incident earlier in February sub-inspector, T Ekka, was abducted while returning home from duty in Indore and subjected to brutal torture by four men, including a jail guard.

Chhattisgarh: 22 Maoists killed in two anti-insurgency operations

Bhopal: In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh. Earlier in the day, two Maoists were gunned down in a successful encounter, though the operation came at a cost, with one brave District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan sacrificing []

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh Bhopal: In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces on Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh. Earlier in the day, two Maoists were gunned down in a successful encounter, though the operation came at a [] The post 22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Security forces eliminate two Maoists, one jawan dies in Chhattisgarh operation

Bhopal: In a significant operation along the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, security forces have gunned down two Maoists. Tragically, the operation also claimed the life of a brave District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan. Another operation is going on in the Narayanpur-Dantewada border. A well-placed police source confirmed the report and told IANS over the phone []

19-year-old girls suicide triggers communal violence in MP village; residents torch vehicles

BHOPAL: A 19-year-old girl's suicide allegedly due to harassment by a 22-year-old youth from another community triggered violence in Umarcha village of Vidisha district of central Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Six to eight houses reportedly belonging to the youths community were targeted and two vehicles, including a car and motorcycle outside the houses, were set ablaze. Heavy police force has been deployed in the village, as a large section of the concerned village, is demanding bulldozing of the house of the accused youth, who has been booked and arrested. The girl was found hanging inside her house on Tuesday and her body was first spotted by the girls brother, who alleged that he saw the 22-year-old youth from the other community rushing out of the house. Based on the allegations of the girls family about harassment by the concerned youth having led the girl to the extreme step, we registered a case of abetment to suicide and arrested the concerned youth on Tuesday evening only, SP, Vidisha district Rohit Kashwani told TNIE on Wednesday. On Wednesday morning, the villagers took the girls body in a tractor and attempted to block the road. The villagers were demanding that the arrest of the accused youth wasnt sufficient, as his house needed to be bulldozed. Acting in the matter, the police convinced the villagers not to resort to the road blockade, after which the girls body was cremated at around 2.30 pm. Just around two hours later, a large section of the village, particularly youths, went on the rampage, demanding that the accused be also booked for murder and his house bulldozed. With the mob continuing to target properties of the particular community, police force from adjoining police stations too was pressed into action in Umarcha village. The deputy inspector general of police (DIG-Bhopal Rural) OP Tripathi and SP-Vidisha Rohit Kashwani are personally supervising the police operations in the village, where the situation was stated to be under control by late evening. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

Teenager's social media post sparks communal tension in MP's Burhanpur; police take swift action

BHOPAL: A social media post by a 17-year-old teenager triggered tension in the communally sensitive Burhanpur city of southwestern Madhya Pradesh before the police intervened and brought the situation under control. The incident occurred late on Tuesday at around 10.30 pm when the teenager from the Lohar Mandi locality of the city posted comments about a particular religion on an Instagram group chat. The concerned post quickly became viral, prompting a mob of the other community to gather in the main market. Upon learning about the incident, the local police rushed to the spot around 11.30 pm and attempted to disperse the mob. However, the crowd, shouting slogans, moved to Burhanpur City Kotwali and protested against the offensive post until late at night. According to sources, after the late-night religious prayers ended, the mob gathered quickly and proceeded to the Kotwali. Burhanpur district police superintendent, Devendra Patidar, said an FIR was lodged against the accused under Section 299 BNS which deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended to hurt religious feelings. The teenager was subsequently detained. Before the FIR was lodged, the protesters were agitating outside the police station. We sat with them and informed them about the prompt action in the matter, after which the protest ended. Prohibitory orders are already in place to prevent offensive and misleading social media posts. We want to clarify that irrespective of age or gender, strict action will be taken against anyone who tries to vitiate the law and order through any such post, the SP added. #WATCH | Burhanpur, MP | SP Devendra Patidar said, An FIR has been lodged in the police station regarding a viral post which had content that hurt religious sentiments. Before the FIR, a large number of people were agitating... They have been dispersed... If anyone posts such pic.twitter.com/3VIrj69u17 ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2025 The Burhanpur district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh neighbours Maharashtra. The district headquarters house an old city, which is particularly communally sensitive. Sources said that if the situation not been controlled timely, it could have led to untoward incidents just a few hours before the festival of colours Rang Panchami, which is more popular in parts of western and southwestern MP. The incident occurred nine days after firecrackers were burst and slogans were shouted outside a place of worship during a procession celebrating the Indian cricket teams Champions Trophy win. The event triggered major communal violence in Mhow town, Indore district, about 175 km from Burhanpur.

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Himachal Pradeshs Lahaul-Spiti most vulnerable to avalanches: Study

NEW DELHI: A new study of 11 Western Himalayan districts shows that most of Himachal Pradeshs districts are the most vulnerable to avalanches, followed by districts of Uttarakhand. The study indicates that man-made activities, including the rapid construction of roads, dams, and tunnels and the regular movement of heavy vehicles, are the reasons behind the increasing incidents of avalanches. Earlier this month, an avalanche hit a Border Roads Organisation camp in the village of Mana, located in Chamoli, killing eight workers. The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), based in Bhopal, analysed the Indian Western Himalayas (IWH), which showed that Lahaul and Spiti are the most vulnerable to avalanches in Himachal Pradesh, while Chamoli is the most vulnerable in Uttarakhand. The study, A multiaggregation approach to estimate avalanche vulnerability and suggest phasewise adaptation, attributed increased avalanches in the IWH to multiple factors, such as climate change, complex terrain, and increasing human activities. To measure the increasing risks, researchers Akshay Singhal, M. Kavya, and Sanjeev K. Jha of IISER developed a district-level avalanche vulnerability frameworkthe Combined Avalanche Vulnerability Index (CAVI) in the IWHthat considers all major meteorological, topographical, and anthropogenic factors. Results from CAVI show that Lahaul and Spiti are the most exposed districts (0.85), Shimla is the most sensitive, and Rudraprayag (0.3) is the least adaptive district to avalanches. Moreover, three out of five districts of Himachal Pradesh are highly vulnerable to avalanches, while five out of six districts of Uttarakhand are moderately vulnerable. Overall, Lahaul and Spiti is the most vulnerable district, while Shimla the most sensitive, and Pauri Garhwal are the least vulnerable district. The study provides an inclusive characterisation of avalanche-prone regions, supported by a phase-wise adaptation plan to mitigate potential risks. The outcomes will be helpful to disaster mitigation agencies, emergency departments, avalanche forecasters and agencies related to recreational activities, said Jha. The team also assessed each of the 11 districts' avalanche risk based on exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. The authors explained that meteorological factors, such as rainfall, snow depth, and temperature, contribute to a district's 'exposure' to avalanches, while slope and population affect 'sensitivity'. Socio-economic factors, such as literacy, hospitals, forests, and houses with concrete walls, help determine a district's population's capacity to adapt to an increased avalanche risk. Avalanches are estimated to cause about 30-40 deaths each year and often have disruptive impacts, from blocking critical transport routes to damaging infrastructure. While avalanche risk is largely attributed to weather, climate, and terrain, it has also increased due to human activities, including the rapid construction of roads, dams, and tunnels and the regular movement of heavy vehicles, the authors said.

Seven devotees, including four children, missing after boat capsizes in MP's Matatila Dam

BHOPAL: Multiple rescue teams are searching in moonlight (with the help of big torch-lights and tractors lights) for seven devotees, including four children, who have been missing in the deep waters of the Matatila Dam on Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh, after a boat capsized on Tuesday evening. The incident happened around 8 pm when 15 devotees from the Lodhi caste in Rajawan village, under the Khaniyadhana area of MPs Shivpuri district, embarked on a small boat. They were traveling to the Siddh Baba temple on an island in the deep waters of the Matatila Dam, built on the Betwa River. The boat had travelled just a short distance when it capsized in the deep waters. While eight of those onboard either swam to safety or were rescued by fishermen, seven others went missing. All seven of them continue to be untraceable, deputy inspector general (DIG-Gwalior Range) Amit Sanghi told TNIE. Sanghi and other senior MP police officials of the region are camping at the spot to supervise the search and rescue operations by multiple teams, including the state Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) team. The seven devotees who have been lost in the dams waters, included three women Sharda Lodhi (55), Lila Lodhi (40), Ram Devi Lodhi (35) - and four children - Kumkum Lodhi (15), Cheena Lodhi (14), Kanha Lodhi (7) and Shiva Lodhi (8). All the missing as well as the rescued devotees belonged to an extended Lodhi caste family of Rajawan village of MPs Shivpuri district. Right now, our priority is to search for the seven missing devotees and rescue them. After that, we will inquire into the reasons for the mishap. Preliminary findings suggest that the small boat was not just overcrowded, but also had some hole, which caused water to fill and the boat to overturn, a senior MP police official present at the spot added. Devotees in some parts of Shivpuri district in MPs Gwalior-Chambal region, have long been following the tradition of going to the Siddh Baba Temple on an island in the Dam, on the eve of the festival of Rang Panchami, which will be celebrated on Wednesday.

MP government faces opposition heat over alleged fake encounter of tribal man

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government faced tough questions from the opposition on Tuesday, as the Congress MLAs raised the issue of the March 9 killing of a tribal man in an alleged encounter between the state police and armed Maoist cadres on the sixth day of Vidhan Sabhas ongoing budget session. While accusing the state police of gunning down the 38-year-old Baiga tribal man Hiran Partha in a fake encounter in the core area of the Kanha National Park in Mandla district, the Congress legislators demanded Rs 1 crore and a government job for the dependents of the slain tribal. The tribal MLAs of the opposition party, including leader of opposition Umang Singhar, former home ministers Bala Bachchan and Omkar Markam, besides third-time MLA Narayan Singh Patta and first-time MLA Vikrant Bhuria, also demanded a transparent probe into the March 9 killing by a retired High Court judge. Bhuria added that MLAs too should be on that probe panel. This was the second day in succession that the Congress MLAs raised the issue in the House and outside. Bhuria, while alleging that the state police had killed the Baiga tribe man in the encounter to achieve its target in anti-Maoists operations, added that innocent tribals are being branded as Maoists and then eliminated. The police first claimed that the deceased tribal was a Maoist, but later changed the stand by branding him a Maoist sympathiser. This has put the operations of the police under cloud, Bhuria said while raising the issue through the calling attention motion. Responding to the attacking opposition MLAs, minister of state Narendra Shivaji Patel said The police never said that the slain man was a Maoist or their sympathizer. A standing order of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) makes the magisterial enquiry of every encounter mandatory. In accordance with it, a magisterial probe, which was instituted on March 12, will cover 11 points, including some of those aspects raised by the opposition legislators today. While the issue of whether he (Hiran Partha) was a Maoist cadre or not needs to be probed, the states CM, while showing sensitivity has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh to the deceased tribals family. Allow the investigation report to come, if the findings reveal that the deceased man wasnt even a Maoist sympathizer or supporter, then one adult member of the family will be given a government job and if required Rs One crore will also be given to the family, the minister added. Reacting to the ministers statements, the leader of opposition Umang Singhar (who is the fourth time tribal MLA and ex-minister) said, The CM released Rs 10 lakh for the family and now the minister is saying it still needs to be probed whether he (Hiran Partha) was a Maoist or their supporter. The minister needs to tell us whether the Rs 10 lakh has been given to the family of Maoist or an innocent tribal. Some members, including the lone Bhartiya Adivasi Party (BAP) MLA Kamleshwar Dodiyar questioned when an assistant sub inspector of police recently killed in an attack by mob in Mauganj district recently can be given Rs One crore as a martyr, then why cant similar sum be sanctioned to the family of a tribal. The cost of a cops life is Rs One Crore, while the cost of an innocent tribals life is just Rs 10 lakh, he questioned. Unsatisfied by the ministers reply, the Congress MLAs trouped into the well of the House and later walked out.

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Analysis of Himalayan districts shows Lahaul and Spiti most vulnerable to avalanches

Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh is the most susceptible to avalanches, while Chamoli in Uttarakhand ranks highest in vulnerability within its state. Researchers from IISER, Bhopal, attributed this to climate change, terrain complexity, and human activities. The study highlights meteorological and socio-economic factors influencing district exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to avalanche risk.

CAG finds Rs 23.8 crore scam in MP: Relief money for natural calamity victims siphoned off to gov employees

BHOPAL: Financial assistance worth Rs 23.81 crores, meant to provide relief to families hit by natural calamities and accidents was siphoned off into accounts of government employees, their relatives and other unauthorized/ineligible persons in 13 districts of Madhya Pradesh, an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed. According to the report of the CAG audit, which was tabled in the Vidhan Sabha on Monday, Rs 23.81 was fraudulently disbursed in relief sums to families hit by natural calamities and accidents in 13 districts, including Seoni, Sheopur, Sehore, Shivpuri, Dewas, Chhatarpur, Khandwa, Mandsaur, Raisen, Damoh, Satna, Agar-Malwa, and Vidisha. Out of the total Rs 23.81 crore, Rs 21.14 crore was siphoned off into accounts of unauthorized (ineligible) persons while Rs 2.67 crore was distributed to government employees and their relatives. The money was meant to be distributed to the victims of natural calamities like lightning, hail storms, drought, excessive rain/floods and accidental fatalities like snake bite and drowning. The CAG report revealed that the government staff took advantage of shortcomings in the global budget system and integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) to commit fraud. Fake sanction orders were prepared and fake beneficiaries were also created in papers for making e-payment and transferring money into the accounts of the employees, their relatives and unauthorized (ineligible) persons. In Seoni district, which witnessed the highest amount of fraud, Rs 11.79 crore was transferred into 59 accounts, through 291 fake orders (201 related to lightning/drowning and 90 snake bites). Seoni is followed by Sheopur where the amount of fraud was Rs 3.36 crore. According to the audit report, the possibility of an unholy nexus between the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), treasury officer and ineligible/unauthorized beneficiaries, having authored the treasury scam, cannot be ruled out. Following the shocking revelation, four government employees, including a tehsildar and a naib tehsildar have been suspended in Seoni district, while an FIR has been lodged against one employee. A departmental probe has been instituted against the tainted staff and a committee has been formed to start a magisterial probe into the matter. In Sheopur district, the relief money transferred to government staff was intended for the victims of massive floods that rocked the region in 2021. A district level team has been constituted in Sheopur to identify the employees who committed the fraud. While Rs 11 lakh has already been recovered, action is underway to recover the remaining money by confiscating and selling the properties of the wrong-doers. In the neighbouring Shivpuri district, where money meant for drought victims was siphoned off, one government staff has been suspended, and three others have been booked. Orders have also been issued to recover the money from the movable and immovable assets of the concerned persons.

Kamal Nath hosts dinner for Congress leaders in Bhopal

Kamal Nath hosts dinner for Congress leaders in Bhopal Bhopal: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath hosted a dinner for Congress MLAs and senior party leaders at his residence in Bhopal on Monday night. Apart from sitting Congress MLAs, the partys several other senior leaders like state Congress President Jitu Patwari, former Union Minister [] The post Kamal Nath hosts dinner for Congress leaders in Bhopal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

MP: Congress demands Lokayukta probe into scam in transport department

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Umang Singhar demanded the Lokayukta to bring to light the owner of Rs 11 crore in cash and 52 kg of gold, seized from an abandoned car on the outskirts of Bhopal in December last year

Congress demands probe into tribal man's killing in MP anti-Naxal operation

BHOPAL: The Congress on Monday targeted the Madhya Pradesh government over the killing of a tribal man in an anti-naxal operation on March 9 and demanded a high-level probe. The matter was raised by ex-minister and fourth-time Dindori MLA Omkar Singh Markam just after the question hour ended during the ongoing budget session. Tribals are not safe in the state, a Baiga tribe man has been killed, tribals are being defamed and branded as Maoists, Markam said while raising the issue for a detailed discussion on the issue. Responding to Markam and other Congress MLAs' demand for discussion on the issue, the Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar said, A calling attention motion has already been made on the issue, information has been sought on it from the government. You all will be given the opportunity to speak on it at the appropriate time, kindly be seated. The Speakers call, however, failed to dissuade the Congress members from trouping into the well of the House and indulging in slogan shouting there. The Congress MLAs, most of whom are tribals, including Omkar Singh Markam, Hiralal Alawa, Dr Vikrant Bhuria, Abhijeet Shah and Sena Patel, however, did not return to their seats, but instead walked out from the House, after the Speaker did not entertain their sustained demands. The MLAs later staged a protest outside the House within the Vidhan Sabha premises. Tribals, be it a common man or else a lawmaker or a minister, arent safe in this state. In Mandla, the Baiga tribal man was first killed and shown to be a Maoist, later it was said that he was accompanying the Maoists. Entire matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. Our voice wasnt heard in the Vidhan Sabha over the issue, so we protested outside also. Our lone demand is that FIR be registered for the tribal mans killing against the Mandla district collector and SP, as well as those police personnel who shot that tribal dead on March 9, first-time MLA from Timarni-ST seat Abhijeet Shah said. Importantly, a 38-year-old Baiga tribal (Baiga is among the three particularly vulnerable tribal vulnerable groups in MP), Hiran Singh Partha, was gunned down in an encounter between armed Maoist cadres and the MP polices anti-Maoist Hawk Force in the dense forests forming the core area of Kanha National Park (KNP) in Mandla district on March 9. While the IG of Balaghat Zone Sanjay Kumar says that Hiran was accompanying the 18-20 Maoists related to the outlaw groups Kawardha-Bhoramdeo division who had come there to collect ration from their sympathizers, the slain Baiga tribals wife Bisru Bai said, I don't know how my husband died. The local police have told me that he was caught in the middle of the gun firing between the Maoists and the police personnel. The SP Sahib has promised to get one of our children a job. I want a job for one of my children and Rs 50 lakh to spend the rest of our life respectfully. A senior state police officer in Bhopal, meanwhile said, His (Hirans) presence with the Maoists is a matter of investigation. Often the Maoists move with local tribals. Though the investigation is still underway about his association with the Maoists, its not new for the Maoists to actively use local tribals as human shields or ground workforce to collect their ration from sympathizers. Besides this issues, there is growing unease over the arrest of two men Ashok Kumar Valko and Santosh Kumar Dhurve (both casual labourers of the forest department at the KNP). The two residents, who worked as watchers in the jungles of KNP, have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. It was the duos arrest on March 8 that led the anti-Maoists establishment of MP police to the 18-20 KB division Maoists on March 9. While the chief of the local unit of MP Van Karamchari Sangh, Balsingh Thakur has claimed that the duo has been falsely implicated under the stringent law and added that the office bearers of the forest workers union will meet the SP Mandla in the matter soon, informed police sources engaged in anti-Maoists operation said theyve ample evidence about the duo being linked to the outlaws. One of the two arrested men was even warned in the past for his regular connection with the Maoists, but he continued to work with them, particularly for arranging ration to the outlaws, a senior police official told this newspaper.

One dial is all it takes: The sneaky trick behind WhatsApp hacks

A woman was going about her day when she noticed suddenly that her WhatsApp had stopped working. She tried restarting her phone, but to no avail. Soon after, her husband started receiving calls from her contacts, asking why she was requesting money. Confused, she checked her phone again. It wasnt just WhatsApp - she couldnt make or receive calls either. Worried, her husband contacted the cybercrime branch, where they discovered that her WhatsApp had been hacked through call forwarding. She then recalled a call she had received earlier from a person posing as a delivery agent. The caller claimed he got a parcel for her and asked for her address. Thinking her children might have ordered something, she shared the details without suspicion. The caller then asked her to dial a number, saying it was for delivery confirmation. Without much thought, she did. Unknowingly, she had entered a call-forwarding code. This redirected all her calls to another number, allowing fraudsters to hijack her WhatsApp and use it to scam her contacts. This was not an isolated case. In another incident, a man was tricked by fraudsters posing as a friend. They registered WhatsApp using his number and messaged him, claiming they had mistakenly sent an OTP and lost it. Busy with travel, he forwarded the OTP without caring to give a second thought. Soon after, his WhatsApp stopped working, and scammers used his account to request money from his contacts. Cybercrime officials explain that fraudsters often trick people into dialling a call-forwarding code starting with *#, which redirects their calls. This allows scammers to verify the number and register WhatsApp on their own devices. Another common method involves persuading victims to share their OTP , giving fraudsters direct access to their WhatsApp accounts. Scammers also use phishing links to install third-party apps, such as APK messenger forwarders, on victims phones. These apps forward messages to the scammers number, letting them intercept WhatsApp verification messages and take control of the account. WhatsApp hacking cases have been reported in Bhopal. While such incidents were more common in the past, they have decreased recently. However, fraudsters continue to exploit people who are unaware of these scams. What Authorities Say Authorities advise that anyone who suspects their WhatsApp has been hacked or is unable to access it should report the issue to the cybercrime branch or email support@support.whatsapp.com. The account is usually restored within 24 to 48 hours. To protect yourself from such attacks, here are three essential security measures you should enable immediately: Enable Two-Step Verification (Multi-Factor Authentication): WhatsApp's two-step verification adds an extra layer of security. You can activate it by going to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification in the app. This requires you to set up a personal PIN, and a six-digit code. Both will then be needed to move your account to a new phone. Add an Email Address: Under Settings > Account, link an email address to your account. This helps verify your identity if you ever need to recover your account. While it won't stop a hijack, it can assist you in regaining access. Set up a Passkey (if available): If your device supports it, enable Passkey to link your WhatsApp login to your device's biometric authentication, like a fingerprint or facial recognition. While convenient, this feature complements rather than replaces Multi-Factor Authentication, which remains your strongest defence against account takeovers. Awareness and caution are key to avoiding WhatsApp scams. Enabling two-step verification, avoiding unknown requests, and checking for call forwarding can help protect accounts. If hacked, reporting it quickly can prevent further misuse.

SIO Bhopal reinvigorates police personnel on Holi for maintaining law and order

Bhopal: In a unique gesture, the members of the Student Islamic Organization (SIO), Bhopal Unit expressed respect and gratitude towards the Bhopal police personnel who managed the security arrangements in the city well on the occasion of Holi which happened to fall on Friday last. The SIO members provided the policemen refreshment, such as dates, 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 .

Female cheetah & 4 cubs to be released into KNP wild on Monday: MP CM

Bhopal: In a boost to Indias cheetah conservation project, a female big cat and her four cubs will be released into the wild on Monday at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, a development expected to draw tourists to the facility. Sharing the information on X on Sunday night, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav 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 CM Mohan Yadav vows strict action against culprits after cop killed in mob attack

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday vowed to take strict action against those responsible for the tragic death of an ASI, who was killed while attempting to rescue a man from an attack in Mauganj district. The opposition Congress, however, targeted the government over the law and order situation in the state. On Saturday, a group of Kol tribe members allegedly abducted Sunny Dwivedi, suspecting him of killing a tribal named Ashok Kumar months earlier. During an attempt to rescue Dwivedi, the police team was attacked, resulting in the death of an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Mauganj, an official said. As per police records, Kumar was killed in a road accident, according to sources. After being alerted, a police team rushed to Gadra village to rescue Dwivedi. But by that time, he had died allegedly after being beaten up in a room, police said. When the police personnel opened the room, a group of tribals attacked them with sticks and stones, injuring some of them. The injured policemen and officers were rushed to hospitals. ASI Ramcharan Gautam, of the Special Armed Force, succumbed to his injuries during treatment, an official earlier said. Talking to PTI, CM Yadav said, What happened in Mauganj yesterday is saddening. An ASI lost his life, while several others were injured. The situation is under control, and I have directed the senior officials to reach the spot immediately. I hope the situation will normalise quickly. Further, in a post X, Yadav, who also holds the home department portfolio, said he has given instructions to take strict action against all those accused of such inhuman and unfortunate incidents. He said ASI Ramcharan Gautam died in a retaliatory action in the unfortunate attack on the police team, SHO, and tehsildar, who had reached Gadra village under Shahpur police station area in Mauganj district following the information of a dispute between two groups. The other policemen injured in the incident have been sent to a hospital in Rewa for treatment, he said. Immediately after the incident, section 163 (of the BNSS) was imposed in the area and DIG (Deputy Inspector General) Rewa, SP (Superintendent of Police) Mauganj and other police officers reached the spot and controlled the situation, the CM stated. The ADG (Additional Director General) Rewa Zone is reaching the spot, I have also directed DG Police (Director General of Police) to reach the spot and supervise the situation in the area), Yadav added. Meanwhile, talking to PTI, state Congress president Jitu Patwari claimed the law and order has collapsed in the state. He pointed out that a man killed during a recent anti-Naxal operation in the state's Mandla district was an innocent tribal and not a Maoist. Patwari further said they also received information that police had beaten up some lawyers in Indore, and the very next day, the police personnel were beaten up by lawyers there. The police committed atrocities on tribals in Mauganj, who retaliated and attacked the police, the Congress leader alleged. Law and order have completely collapsed in Madhya Pradesh. The Home Minister has failed. The prime minister should see. if police are attacked at five places in (the last) one or two days, then where is the law and order? Patwari said.

Massive protest held by lawyers in Indore over police misconduct with senior advocate, his sons on Holi day

BHOPAL: A tiff over throwing balloons and colours on a middle-aged man during the Holi celebration triggered a major law and order issue in Indore. A group of lawyers staged a massive protest on March 15, blocking theroad at High Court Square for over two hours. They were protesting against the lodging of an FIR against senior High Court advocate Arvind Jain and his two lawyer sons following an altercation on Holi day. Advocates alleged that the police personnel had physically assaulted and took them under police custody at the Pardeshipura police station on March 14. An enquiry has been ordered into the allegations of the advocates and five police personnel will be under suspension until the probe is completed, additional DCP (ADCP) Amrendra Singh confirmed to TNIE. A 50-year-old Raju alias Kalu Gaur was on his scooter when a few children threw balloons filled with colours on him in the Pardeshipura area on Friday. While Raju (believed to be a police informer) was scolding the kids for throwing colours on him, advocate Arvind Jain and his lawyer sons Apurva and Arpit reached the spot and had a heated argument with Raju. It soon turned physical, and the father and sons were caught on camera assaulting Gaur. Coming to know about the incident, the police personnel patrolling in the area rushed to the spot and intervened. The advocates alleged that their colleague Arvind Jain and his two sons were cane-charged by the on-duty cops. Notably, during the protest, a video showcasing the lawyers chasing the local police station in charge and indulging in a scuffle with him accusing of being drunk on duty also surfaced.

Bhopal: Abandoned Cars Cash & Gold Yet to Find Owner

Probe agencies investigating into the case of the seizure of a cash of Rs 11 crore and 52 kg gold in an abandoned car here have yet to find the owner of the unclaimed property.

Over 30.98 quintals of Ganja worth Rs 6.20 crore seized in Morena

BHOPAL: An interstate narcotics racket concealing a massive haul of Ganja under sacks of animal fodder has been busted in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on March 14. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team of Morena police stopped a truck bearing a Chhattisgarh registration number near the Savitapura canal on the National Highway (NH-44). On subsequent checking, as many as 120 packets were seized by the police team. The seized Ganja, which is more than 30.98 quintals, is estimated to be worth over Rs 6.20 crore. Ongoing investigations, particularly based on the information divulged by the arrested truck driver to the cops, revealed that the truck was on its way from Nashik (Maharashtra) towards Delhi. The truck driver who hails from the Jaunpur district of eastern Uttar Pradesh, has been identified as Virendra Yadav. He is continuously changing his statements, due to which police are working at all possible angles in the case. The massive Ganja haul seized from the truck suggests that the inter-state narcotics racket might be larger than what was being thought initially. Were particularly probing the places where the narcotics haul was being transported in the country, a senior police officer in Morena district told TNIE. Keeping in mind the magnitude of the case, a special investigation team (SIT) of Morena police has been constituted in the matter to probe the backward as well as the forward linkages of the racket.

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Madhya Pradesh: Youths asked to come home after prayers

BHOPAL: With Fridays namaz and Holi falling on the same day, Muslim religious leaders asked the communitys youngsters to directly go home instead of roaming after offering prayers. A meeting of the peace committee took place in the western MPs Ratlam city on Thursday, where all those present assured peaceful Friday prayers and Holi celebrations. It has been unanimously decided by our religious leaders to tell the communitys youngsters, particularly those aged between 15 and 18 years, not to roam after offering the Taraweeh (special prayers performed during Ramadan), but straight away go home, said Mohd Shabir Hasan who heads a mosque of Ratlam district. Ratlams Shahar Qazi Maulvi Sayyed Quazi Ahmad Ali issued a written appeal to the Muslims of the city -- to smile and not act angrily if a Hindu resident pours colour by mistake. Offer namaaz in the mosques, but avoid any disharmony or disturbance to preserve communal peace and harmony in Ratlam city, he said. The Shahar Qazi had in October 2024 issued an appeal, asking Muslim youngsters to avoid going to Garba pandals in Ratlam. Not just Friday, which will see special namaz and Holi coinciding, but the period till Rang Panchami is a major security challenge for the police apparatus, particularly in the districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions. The Sunday late night communal violence, triggered by disturbance during a victory procession after Indias Champions Trophy win in Mhow town, has further brought police on their toes. Fourteen people have so far been arrested in the matter, while dozens of people have been named in the 9 FIRs lodged in connection with it. The National Security Act has been invoked against three men, all from the minority community, for being an active part of the violence. While heavy police force has been deployed across sensitive towns and areas of western and southwestern MP, security personnel have also held flag marches in communally sensitive districts, including Khargone and Khandwa. Rang Panchami Not just Friday, which will see special namaz and Holi coinciding, but the period till Rang Panchami is a major security challenge for the police apparatus, particularly in the districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions.

With Friday prayers and Holi coinciding, Muslim religious leaders in Ratlam ask youngsters to go home after 'Namaaz'

BHOPAL : With Holi falling on Friday, Muslim religious leaders have asked the community youngsters to go home directly after offering the Namaaz instead of roaming around. A peace committee meeting took place in the western MPs Ratlam city on March 13 in which the members present assured for peaceful Friday prayers and Holi. It has been unanimously decided by our (Muslim) religious leaders to tell the communitys youngsters, particularly those aged between 15 and 18 years not to roam, after offering the Taraweeh (special prayers performed exclusively during the Islamic month of Ramadan) and go home straight away, said Mohd Shabir Hasan. Hasan heads one of the prominent mosques of Ratlam district, which has a sizeable Muslim population. The Ratlam citys Shahar Qazi Maulvi Sayyed Quazi Ahmad Ali, issued a written appeal to the Muslims of the city appealing to smile and not act 'angrily', if a Hindu resident pours colour by mistake. Offer Namaaz in the mosques, avoid any disharmony or disturbance to preserve communal peace and harmony in Ratlam city, he added. Four injured as communal violence erupts in MP's Indore during Champions Trophy victory procession Significantly, the same Muslim religious leader had in October 2024 issued an appeal asking Muslim youngsters to avoid going to Garba Pandals in Ratlam district. The time period until Rang Panchami festival (March 19) is a major security challenge for the entire MP police apparatus, particularly in the Malwa-Nimar region spread across districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions. The March 9 communal violence triggered by communal disturbance during a procession celebrating Indias Champions Trophy title win in Mhow town of Indore district, has further brought the entire MP police establishment on its toes. As many as 14 persons have been arrested so far in the matter, while dozens of people have been named in the 9 FIRs lodged in connection with the series of March 9 violence. The National Security Act has been invoked against three men (all from the minority community).The three concerned men have been accused in similar cases in the past as well.. While heavy police force has been deployed across sensitive towns and areas of western and southwestern MP, police personnel have also flag marched in many communally sensitive districts, including Khargone and Khandwa.

Bihar government on high alert after bird flu spread, eggs temporarily removed from mid-day meal menu

PATNA: Alarmed over the spread of Avian Influenza, the Bihar government has directed the officials of the education department to stop the supply of eggs served to government schools under the Mid-Day Meal scheme. Sahila, Director of Primary Education and MDM, said, We have asked the officials concerned to stop the supply of eggs with immediate effect. An alert was issued by union fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy ministry to Bihar government over increasing bird flu incidents. Sahila added that district education officers and district programme officers have also been asked to comply strictly with the order. They have been directed to supply seasonal fruits like Apples and Bananas instead of eggs. The supply of eggs will be reinstated once the situation turns normal, the director told TNIE over the phone on March 13. In addition, the government has stressed the need of an awareness campaign to check the spread of bird flu. The consumption of eggs may prove fatal for people due to infection, a senior health department official said. As per the rules, eggs are provided to students from classes I to VIII. Vegetarian students are served Bananas and Apples in MDM. The bird flu was first noticed at a poultry farm at the Indian Institute of Agriculture Research (ICAR)-Research Complex for eastern region in Patna on February 27. The samples were sent to the Bhopal-based National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, which tested positive. Bird flu has been confirmed so far in Patna, Bhagalpur and Nawada districts. The lack of a testing lab in Bihar has left the officials of the concerned department worried. The proposal to set up a testing lab has been pending with the union government for more than four years. The lack of testing lab facility has forced us to send the sample either to Bhopal or Kolkata, rued an official from State Animal Husbandry and Fisheries department. The department had sanctioned Rs.14.92 crore in the financial year 2023-24 for setting up such a testing lab in the state. An official who preferred anonymity said that though a team from the National Dairy Development Board visited Patna a couple of months ago, no developments are in sight.

Madhya Pradesh MLAs seek action over rising threat to crops from nilgais

BHOPAL: On the fourth day of the ongoing budget session, members of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha expressed concern over the rising threat of nilgais (blue bulls) to the safety of agriculture as well as human lives. Concurring with the concerns raised by the opposition Congress as well as ruling BJP members over the issue, the Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar asked the state government to make a systematic plan after consulting experts. If the nilgais continue to increase too much, then the state may have to face more problems, the Speaker said. Assuring the Speaker of appropriate action on the issue, the states parliamentary affairs minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said, Ill draw the attention of the MP CM to your suggestion and we will definitely take effective steps on the issue. The issue was raised by opposition Congress legislator Vipin Jain during the Question Hour. Jain represents the Mandsaur seat of western MP which is part of the region where the menace of nilgais is perhaps the highest. The biggest problem in my district pertains to nilgais, whose numbers are increasing rapidly. In groups of 30-40, 50-60, they enter the farmers' fields and destroy standing crops. Apart from it they are also causing road accidents, due to which human lives are getting lost. The states revenue minister says that compensation is being provided to farmers who are losing their crops due to the nilgais. As per the existing rule if there is 25% percent or more loss to crops, then only compensation will be given. But in my entire Mandsaur district, just one farmer has received compensation between 2014 and 2023 and the compensation sum was Rs 9000 only, said Jain. The nilgai numbers have now reached lakhs and farmers are in deep trouble due to these animals every day. Farmers should be given money to put up fences, so that they can do wire fencing around their fields, he added. Responding to the Congress MLA's concerns, the states revenue minister Karan Singh Verma said, Rs 67,716 has been paid as compensation in ten cases. The forest department has put up sign boards alerting the presence of wild animals on the roadside. For further prevention, where there is forest department land in MP, speed breakers too have been installed. We will raise the issue with the forest department about what other measures can be taken for prevention. Joining Jain on the issue was third-time BJP MLA from Jaora seat of Ratlam district (which neighbours Mandsaur) Rajendra Pandey and the Congress MLA from adjoining Dhar districts Badnawar seat Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. This is a major issue, in the past too it has been discussed in the House. There was discussion in the past that an action plan similar to the establishment of Gau Abhyaran (cow sanctuary) could be made in respect of nilgais also at the divisional level, Pandey said. The problem is really very serious, I would request the states finance minister (also the deputy CM) that if given monetary help, the farmers can fence their fields, put up nets to save at least some part of their crops from such animals, the Congress MLA Bhanawar Singh Shekhawat added while joining the discussion on the issue. Answering the concerns of MLAs cutting across party lines on the issue, the revenue minister said, Were taking help from experts from South Africa. If there have been cases of animal loss or loss of human life, then the concerned MLAs can give it to me in writing. Agreeing with the concerns of the MLAs from both sides on the issue, the Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar said, In the past, our cattle used to roam freely and many times concern was expressed in the House about it. For this, the government made a plan for Gaushala on a large scale and it has been successful to address that issue to some extent. But there is a huge difference between cattle and nilgais. Stopping nilgais with wire fencing is a difficult task. I request the minister and the deputy CM to make a systematic plan in this matter after consulting the concerned department and experts. The problem of nilgais as well as wild boars causing enormous loss to crops is a major issue in the states western and southwestern parts particularly. According to informed sources, the state forest department is already working on a plan with South African experts to use helicopters to drive away nilgais and blackbucks in vehicles and then add them as prey base at tiger and cheetah reserves, like the present home of cheetahs -- the Kuno National Park -- or Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary which is likely to be the second home of cheetahs in MP.

MP govt presents Rs 4.21 lakh crore budget, proposes insurance and pension cover for Ladli Behna beneficiaries

BHOPAL: Fifteen months into its term in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP regime headed by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav presented its second state budget on Wednesday. The Rs 4.21 lakh crore-plus budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year (total outlay was 15% more than Rs 3.65 lakh crore budget of 2024-25), presented by the deputy chief minister and finance minister Jagdish Devda, didnt propose any new tax nor did it raise rates of existing taxes. Focusing on industry, infrastructure and agriculture, besides women, youth, poor and tribal and unprivileged sections welfare, the budget proposed providing insurance and pension cover to the 1.27 crore women beneficiaries of the CM Ladli Behna Scheme which had emerged as the game-changer for the BJP in the 2023 Vidhan Sabha polls. This budget proposes to work for linking beneficiaries of Ladli Behna Scheme and other ambitious schemes of the state government with the central governments insurance and pension schemes, including the PM Jeevan Jyoti Insurance Scheme, PM Jeevan Suraksha Insurance Scheme and the Atal Pension Scheme, the finance minister said. While proposing Rs 18,669 crore for the Ladli Behna Scheme under which 1.27 crore financially weak women have been getting Rs 1250 monthly since September 2023 -- the minister stopped short of telling when the monthly installment will be raised under the scheme. In its 2023 poll manifesto, the BJP had promised to increase the monthly sum gradually to Rs 3000 by 2028, but the monthly sum remains static at Rs 1250 since September 2023. The budget also proposed CM Samridh Parivar Scheme for below poverty line (BPL) families, which will provide them a complete package of welfare schemes for which they are eligible. Aiming to increase the share of women in the states workforce, a scheme was proposed for building 5,772 beds working women hostels in four largest industrial areas. Eyeing the expansion and diversification of skill development, the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Skill Development Program was envisaged, while at least one Madhya Pradesh Institute of Technology has been proposed on the lines of IITs in each division of the state over the next five years. Additionally, a Digital University and the National Defence University campus too have been proposed. With 17% of the budgets proposed outlay being earmarked for infrastructure development and expansion, the budget proposed introduction of social impact bonds a novel financial instrument which will enable the social services providers to generate funds from risk funders for providing services to beneficiaries. The National Stock Exchanges (NSE) social stock exchange will serve as the unified platform to facilitate the entire process. Focusing on ensuring better road connectivity with main roads to all settlements in villages, the CM Majra-Tola Roads Scheme has been proposed with the initial outlay Rs 100 crore, while a Rs 100 crore scheme has been proposed for rebuilding the damaged small bridges and culverts across the state. While proposing Rs 58,257 crore for agriculture and allied sectors (Rs 13,409 crore more than the 2024-25 budget), the budget envisaged providing incentive of Rs 5 per litre to milk producers under the CM Dairy Development Scheme as part of efforts to increase production and collection of milk in the state. Religion and culture With religion and culture being among the priorities of the present and previous BJP regimes in the state, a sum of Rs 2005 crore was proposed in this budget for infrastructural building for the Ujjain Simhastha-2028. Also, on the lines of Mahakal Lok Temple Corridor in Ujjain, a similar temple corridor Omkareshwar Mahalok, has been proposed in the Omkareshwar (Khandwa) which houses the second Jyotirlinga in the state. Sums of Rs 10 crore and Rs 30 crore respectively have been provided for the Krishna Patheya and Ram Path Gaman projects, which pertain to development of religious tourism circuits connecting places related to Lord Krishna and Rams life in the state. A total of Rs 1,610 crore has been provided for the sector, which is Rs 133 crore more than corresponding figures of 2024-25 budget. Targeting shaping up the promising sports talents, Khelo India Small Centers will be established under the Khelo India Scheme, while at least one fully equipped stadium will be developed in each assembly segment of the state. These stadiums will also serve as helipads for the existing PM Shree Air Ambulance Service. With the state being a treasure of forest and wildlife, the budget also proposed fencing in a 3000 km forest area to prevent human-animal conflicts in national parks and buffer areas. While earmarking Rs 5,668 crore for forest and environment sector (Rs 459 crore more than previous budget), the budget proposed Aviral Nirmal Narmada Scheme for tree plantation and climate management in forest areas in 10 km radius of River Narmada, which is the lifeline of the central Indian state. While lauding the budgetary provisions, CM Yadav said, MP is on top in the country among the growing states. This budget is in line with our resolve to double the budget size by 2028-29. The budget is all encompassing with provisions for each sector of the economy and every segment of the states population. Making light of the budget, the leader of opposition Umang Singhar said, This budget is full of magical figures and hollow pronouncements.

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19 jammers at Bengaluru Central Prison likely to be sent to Bhopal for recalibration

A two-day survey had found weak cellphone and wi-fi signals within a 2.5 km radius of the prison

Ahead of MP budget, Congress MLAs chain themselves to protest against state's 'rising' debt

BHOPAL: Ahead of Wednesday's presentation of the Madhya Pradesh budget, Congress MLAs tied themselves with iron chains to protest against the state's increased loan and accused the BJP government of burdening the public financially. Led by the leader of opposition Umang Singhar and former minister Sachin Yadav, they reached the state assembly premises with black cloth-wrapped bundles, symbolising the budget, and holding placards. They tied themselves in chains to highlight the state's increased loans. Singhar told reporters that the BJP government has been taking huge loans due to which the state's people have been burdened with debt. Due to the increased loans, every person in the state carries a debt of more than Rs 50,000, the Congress leader claimed. But the government does not want to talk about employment, farmers, Dalits, OBCs, tribals and women, he said. The state government is enjoying the luxury of money by taking loans and the common man is trapped in the chains of debt, he said. Wednesday is the third day of the budget session of the MP assembly. Deputy CM and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda will present the budget in the House during the day. The size of the state's budget for 2025-26 would be around Rs 4.21 lakh crore, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said earlier in the day. On Tuesday, Congress MLAs had protested with plastic snakes in the assembly complex, alleging that the ruling BJP was sitting on government job vacancies like a serpent. On Monday, they sported black masks, demanding an extension in the duration of the session.

Over 6,500 kg of toxic waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide waste incinerated under Phase-3 of trial

INDORE: More than 6,500 kg of toxic waste from Bhopal's defunct Union Carbide factory has been incinerated under the third phase of trial incineration in Pithampur industrial area, Madhya Pradesh officials said on Tuesday. As part of the plan to dispose of a total of 337 tonnes of waste from Union Carbide factory, the site of the 1984 industrial disaster, the hazardous material was on January 2 transported to a waste disposal plant operated by a private company in Pithampur in Dhar district, about 250 km from the state capital. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had directed for the trial incineration of the waste to be conducted in three phases in strict adherence to safety norms. It had also asked the authorities to submit a report on March 27. Giving details of incineration in the third phase of the trial, an official said, The feeding of waste (into incinerator) began at 7.41 pm on March 10 at the feed rate of 270 kilograms per hour.By 8 pm on March 11, a total of 6,570 kilograms of waste was incinerated. Emissions during the process are being monitored through Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS), and so far they are within prescribed limits, he said. Air quality was found to be meeting prescribed standards in surrounding Tarpura, Chirakhan and Bajrangpura villages, the official said. The first round of incineration of 10 tonnes of Union Carbide waste began on February 28 and ended on March 3, lasting for about 75 hours, during which 135 kg of waste was fed to the plant's incinerator every hour, he said. In the second round of the trial, the waste was disposed of at a rate of 180 kg per hour. The second round ended on March 8. On the intervening night of December 2 and 3, 1984, highly toxic Methyl Isocyanate gas leaked from Union Carbide's pesticide factory in Bhopal. At least 5,479 people were killed and thousands of others suffered injuries and long-term health consequences due to the leaked gas. After the waste from the factory was brought to Pithampur in January, there were protests with some local organisations claiming that the disposal would harm the population in the surrounding area and the environment. However, the state government assured that the disposal would be carried out in a safe manner.

MP Tourism Sector Witnessing a Transformation

By Raju Kumar BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh, often referred to as the Heart of India, is renowned for its rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage. The state government has implemented various initiatives to develop the tourism sector and attract investments. The Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal has raised hopes for a renewed focus on the tourism industry. The state government has placed significant emphasis on religious tourism, even though other tourism sectors hold immense potential. Key religious sites such [] The post MP Tourism Sector Witnessing a Transformation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Youths tonsured, paraded by police for going overboard celebrating India's Champions Trophy win in MP

BHOPAL: Youngsters in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, who reportedly went overboard celebrating Indias Champions Trophy victory on Sunday night, have faced unusual punishment from local police. The police allegedly got the concerned youths tonsured and then publicly paraded them on the road in Dewas city, reportedly in the name of recreating the dangerous Sunday late-night celebrations. Videos of youths with tonsured heads being taken into police custody on Monday evening went viral, prompting third-term local BJP MLA Gayatri Raje Puar to meet Dewas District Police Superintendent Punit Gehlot the following day. Not just the nine youngsters, but the entire country was celebrating Indias Champions Trophy title triumph. They are not habitual criminals, so the act of tonsuring their heads and publicly parading them on the road is unwarranted. The family members of the concerned youths accompanied me to the SP Dewas office on Tuesday morning. Weve condemned the unimaginable punishment given to the youths. The SP has promised a thorough probe into the entire matter, the BJP MLA said. The SP-Dewas Punit Gahlot, meanwhile, said that a probe has been instituted into the entire series of incidents starting from the Sunday late-night celebrations to the Monday evening development. The probe will be conducted from all possible angles by the additional SP Jaiveer Singh Bhadoria in a time-bound manner. The probe will be completed within seven days, and those found at fault will have to face appropriate action. Whatever action has been taken so far in connection with the Sunday late night incident is based on the video footage of the incident. The probe ordered into the incident will cover all angles, including investigating whether those taken into custody were actually involved or not (particularly as their families are pleading their innocence), Gahlot added. Importantly, following the Men in Blues title win in Dubai, massive celebrations erupted in the western MPs Dewas city. During the celebrations, when the local police team led by the police station in-charge Ajay Singh Gurjar tried to stop some youths from bursting crackers dangerously in the heart of Dewas city the Sayaji Gate -- those youths were caught on camera misbehaving with the police team, forcing the police team to leave the place hastily. While the police station in charge left the place, some youths could be seen chasing the police vehicle and pelting stones at it. Based on the video footage of the Sunday late-night celebrations-related incident, the local police booked ten youths in the matter. The police were later caught on camera parading tonsured youths from the local police station to the Sayaji Gate (the place where the Sunday late-night incident happened) on Monday evening. Also, on Sunday late night, some cops physically assaulted a local Momos seller for selling his wares till late night amid the celebrations. The entire brutality was caught on camera. Acting in the matter, the concerned police constable has already been attached to the police lines and a probe ordered into the incident. The probe into that incident is being conducted by a circle SP (CSP).

Congress MLAs protest in MP Assembly with plastic snakes, accuse govt of sitting on job vacancies 'like serpent'

BHOPAL: Congress MLAs on Tuesday staged a protest by carrying plastic snakes in the Madhya Pradesh assembly complex, alleging that the ruling BJP was sitting on government job vacancies like a serpent. A state minister later called the Congress' act shameful and said the opposition was misusing the Vidhan Sabha premises for a photo-op. Before the state budget session proceedings for the day commenced, Congress MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, gathered in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the assembly building while carrying plastic snakes in baskets and placards. They raised slogans, accusing the government of failing to provide jobs to the youth of the state. Singhar claimed unemployment was rising in the state. The youth were running from pillar to post for jobs, while recruitments have been stopped in government departments like police, education, irrigation and health, he further claimed. The BJP government is biting the youth like a snake in the name of jobs. This government is sitting like a serpent on jobs, the LoP charged. Hence, we held this symbolic protest to awaken the government on the issue of unemployment, he said. The Congress leader claimed that more than 70,000 posts are lying vacant in the education department alone, but the government has not paid attention. Reacting to the protest by Congress MLAs, state cabinet minister Vishwas Sarang claimed the opposition leaders were misusing the assembly building premises for a photo opportunity and to draw media attention. It is extremely shameful. The Congress should discuss all issues in the House, he said. The public will not spare the Congress leaders if they engage in drama and gimmick only to grab headlines, Sarang said.

Congress Leaders, Workers Injured As Stage Collapses During Protest In Bhopal

Several Congress leaders and workers got injured after the stage collapsed in Bhopal during their protest.

Barkatullah University Result 2025 Released at bubhopal.ac.in Direct Link to Download 2nd Sem Result

Barkatullah University Result 2025: Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya Bhopal has released the 2025 results for M.Pharm on 10-03-2025. Students can check their Barkatullah University results on the official website @ bubhopal.ac.in by accessing the designated results link.

Stage collapses at MP Congress protest rally in Bhopal; over 10 prominent leaders injured

BHOPAL: Over ten prominent state Congress leaders were injured, some critically, when the stage at the Madhya Pradesh Kisan Congresss protest rally collapsed in the heart of Bhopal on Monday. The incident occurred when the overcrowded stage at the state Kisan Congress protest rally near Rangmahal Square gave way, causing major injuries to several leaders, particularly those seated in the back rows. Among the injured were state Congress Vice President Rajiv Singh, who suffered severe abdominal wounds, and former state Congress Media Wing Head Manak Agrawal, who sustained a head injury. Other injured leaders included state Kisan Congress Head Dharmendra Chauhan, former MLAs Shailendra Patel and Ravi Joshi, state spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta, state General Secretary Roshni Yadav, former National Seva Dal President Mahendra Joshi, and former MP Mahila Congress Seva Dal Chief Rajkumari Raghuvanshi. , , CWC , , , pic.twitter.com/1TnndXsBYL MP Congress (@INCMP) March 10, 2025 While some leaders, like Bhupendra Gupta, received primary treatment and were allowed to go home, others, including Rajiv Singh and Manak Agrawal, sustained severe injuries and have been hospitalized. The mishap occurred on the first day of the MP Vidhan Sabha's budget session, which, with only nine sittings, is one of the shortest budget sessions in the state's history. The MP Kisan Congress had called for a gherao of the Vidhan Sabha building to protest farmers' issues, but the administration and police did not allow the march towards the assembly building. As a result, the Kisan Congress held a protest rally at Rangmahal Square, where the stage collapse took place. Meanwhile, Congress leaders, including state party chief Jitu Patwari and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, were among those stopped by the police from participating in the protest march, with water cannons being used to disperse them.