Bhopal man kills friend for opposing marriage, held in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Bhopal police arrested a man identified as Vikas Jaiswal in Hyderabad for the murder of his friend Sandeep Prajapati. The accused who had been absconding for two months, was traced to Hyderabad, where he was working as a truck driver under a false identity. The case began on December 3, 2024, when Sandeeps father, 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 .
Barkatullah University Result 2025: Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal has released the 2025 results for BPES, BCom, MA and MSc on February 21, 2025. Students can check their Barkatullah University results on the official website @ bubhopal.ac.in by accessing the designated results link.
MP to release more cheetahs into the wild in Kuno National Park
Bhopal: To showcase Indias pioneering extinct species restoration project through translocation, the Madhya Pradesh government will release more cheetahs into the wild in Kuno National Park, Sheopur of Morena district on Friday. With this release, 12 cheetahs will now roam free in the wilderness. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took to his X handle to share 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 .
Mohan Yadav to give laptops to 89,710 meritorious students of govt schools today
Mohan Yadav to give laptops to 89,710 meritorious students of govt schools today Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will on Friday give laptops to the meritorious students of the government schools in the state who secured 75 per cent or above marks in Class 12 exams in the academic year 2023-24. Chief Minister [] The post Mohan Yadav to give laptops to 89,710 meritorious students of govt schools today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Vicky Kaushals Chhaava declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh and Goa
Mumbai: In a major boost for Vicky Kaushals latest film, Chhaava, the movie has been declared tax-free in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, including its capital Bhopal, and Goa. The film, which is generating a lot of buzz for its gripping storyline and Vicky Kaushals powerful performance is based on the life of Chhatrapati 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 Bride Elopes With Lover Between Wedding And Reception, Takes Jewellery Worth Rs 10 Lakh
In Bhopal, bride Sapna Solanki is alleged to have fled with her lover and jewelry worth Rs 10 lakh before her wedding reception. Groom Ashish filed an FIR against the runaway bride
Bhopal Diary | Is Narottam Mishra poised for a larger role?
IAS officers post on religion sparks row Niyaz Khan, a bureaucrat from Madhya Pradesh known for his candid views, is back in the spotlight due to his recent social media posts. The 2015 batch IAS officer shared on X, Islam is the religion of Arabia, here (in India) everyone was Hindu. People were converted from Hindus to Muslim, so even if the religions are different, the blood is the same. All have been part of the same culture, Muslims who consider people of Arabia as ideal, need to reconsider. First of all, they should consider Hindus as their brothers and then the Arabs. Khan has garnered attention for his reformative perspectives on Islam and Muslims. Is Narottam Mishra poised for a larger role? Lately, the political landscape in Bhopal has been abuzz with speculation regarding Narottam Mishra, a former minister and influential Brahmin politician, and the possibility of him taking on a significant responsibility within the ruling BJP. Prominent party leaders, including state BJP in-charge Mahendra Singh, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and the states senior-most cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, have been seen visiting Mishras residence. The party is expected to announce the new state BJP chief soon, and Mishra is considered one of the leading candidates for the position. LoP seeks time from PM for Cong MLAs The LoP in Madhya Pradesh, Umang Singhar, has written to the PMO requesting a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to Bhopal this month. A delegation of Congress MLAs, led by Singhar, wants to discuss several important issues, including the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit. Singhars letter comes just a day after he made corruption allegations against Govind Singh Rajput, a minister loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia. During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation for a cancer hospital in Bageshwar Dham (Chhatarpur) on February 23 and to inaugurate GIS in Bhopal on February 24. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
MP declares Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' tax-free on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
BHOPAL: Vicky Kaushal-starrer Hindi movie Chhaava has been declared tax free in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh. The announcement was made by the states chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav, while addressing a gathering after unveiling the state archery academy in Jabalpur on Wednesday evening. The announcement assumed particular significance as it coincided with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs birth anniversary, Im declaring that Hindi film Chhaava (based on his son Sambhaji Maharajs life) tax free in MP. The movie is being declared tax free to enable one and all to watch the movie, which depicts various aspects of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs son Sambhaji Maharajs life, Yadav said. The development happened three months after the same MP CM had in November 2025,declared the Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer movie, The Sabarmati Report tax free in the state. Based on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, the movie, Chhaava (which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna) is the third movie in 11 months to have been declared tax-free by the MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav. Before declaring The Sabarmati Report tax-free in November 2024, the same CM had in March 2024 declared Yami Gautam-starrer Article 370 as tax free in the central Indian state. Article 370 focused on the rise of terrorism in Kashmir and the governments fight against it, including the abrogation of Article 370 by the Narendra Modi government on August 5, 2019, ending the special status given toJammu and Kashmir. The government, however, didnt give a similar tax benefit to Pankaj Tripathi-starrer movie, Mai Atal Hoon , which was a biopic on former PM and BJP patriarch Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Importantly Vajpayees Indore-based niece Mala Tiwari had reportedlywritten to PM Narendra Modi in January, to make themovie Mai Atal Hoon taxfreefor infusing the spirit of nationalism among youths. Before it, in May 2023, then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan had declared Hindi movie, The Kerala Story tax-free and also watched the movie with the films cast and crew in Bhopal. In June 2022, Chouhan had declared Akshay Kumar-starrer Samrat Prithviraj as tax-free, just two months after granting similar benefits to Anupam Kher-starrer, The Kashmir Files . But its not just BJP regimes which have declared movies tax-free in MP, as even the 15-months-old Kamal Nath-led Congress regime, had declared Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak (based on the real-life struggle of an acid attack survivor) and Taapsee Pannu-starrer Thappad (which dealt with issue of domestic violence) tax free in the state.
After death penalty being cancelled in POCSO case, man rapes 11-year-old girl in MP
BHOPAL: A serial rapist acquitted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in 2018 four years after receiving a death sentence for abducting and raping an eight-year-old school girl has now been accused of raping an 11-year-old hearing- and speech-impaired, mentally challenged girl in Rajgarh district on the intervening night of February 1 and 2. The orphan girl, who was severely malnourished as well, died on February 7 at a government hospital in Bhopal after battling for life for four days. A fortnight after the ghastly incident of the rape came to light, multiple police teams probing the case across the country finally managed to track and arrest the accused. He was identified as 41-year-old Ramesh Singh, a native of western MPs Shajapur district, and he was habitual of abducting and raping minors. On the night of February 1, the 11-year-old disabled girl was abducted from her hut in Narsinghgarh town of Rajgarh district and found the next day in the adjoining bushes bleeding from the private parts. She was admitted at the government hospital in Bhopal, but despite all efforts by doctors, the severely malnourished girl breathed last on February 7 night. Taking the case on top priority, we formed 16 dedicated teams and zeroed upon around 382 people, based on grabs retrieved from 136 CCTV cameras installed at 46 locations. Finally, the probe focused on 15-20 suspects and at last the actual accused, 41-year-old Ramesh Singh, Rajgarh district police superintendent Aditya Mishra told TNIE on Wednesday. The search for Singh took the Rajgarh police teams from MP to Rajasthan and UP. After committing the crime in Narsinghgarh (Rajgarh district), Singh fled to Prayagraj via Rajasthan and stayed at the ongoing Mahakumbh for a few days. He changed his clothes thereby stealing the clothes of those bathing at one of the ghats. His location was tracked when he borrowed the cell phone of a pilgrim from Karnataka to call his wife in MP. Subsequently, multiple teams zeroed in upon 18-20 railway stations between Prayagraj and Shajapur in MP. Finally, the police managed to track and nab him from the Rajasthan border in Rajgarh district only on February 18, a senior MP police officer said. According to cops, while interrogating Singh, he has no repentance for the crime he committed. He raped her multiple times and tried to choke her to death. With the girl not resisting the bid, he thought she was dead and left her back. He wanted to kill her, as in 2014, leaving the eight-year-old girl alive after rape, had led to his arrest and subsequent death penalty. As per the Rajgarh district SP Aditya Mishra, Realising the seriousness of the case, a special investigation team (SIT) had already been constituted in the matter, whose members are grilling him (Singh) one by one. Taking cognizance of his three previous crimes 2003, 2014 and 2025, his modus operandi seems to be targeting minors. So well create his DNA profile and get it generated at the forensic science lab (FSL). Well then get that profile cross-matched with evidence in any other unsolved rape cases anywhere else in the country, to find out whether he has committed similar crimes elsewhere or not. Earlier cases Singh hails from a village in the Avantipura Badodia area of Shajpur district, Ramesh was arrested in 2003 for raping a five-year-old girl in Mubarikpur village. A local court sentenced him to ten years in prison after holding him guilty for the crime. After serving the ten-year jail term, he was released in 2013. Just a year later, he abducted an eight-year-old girl from outside a school in Ashtha area of central MPs Sehore district and raped her. A year later in 2014, an additional district judge (ADJ) court, while convicting him for the heinous crime, awarded the death penalty. Four years later, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, overturned the lower courts verdict on technical grounds, stating that as the alleged rape survivors father was present during the identification parade, it could have influenced the results. He subsequently walked free in the 2014 rape case. The state governments plea against the 2018 MP High Court judgement (overturning the death penalty pronounced by the lower court) reportedly remains pending before the Supreme Court till date, sources in Rajgarh district police of MP told TNIE on Wednesday. Ongoing police investigations which involve the accuseds prolonged grilling and also statements from his family of two daughters (aged 24 and 16) and a son (aged around ten years) have revealed the strong possibility of Singh having even raped his youngest daughter multiple times, when she was aged around 12-13 years. Not just that but Singh, who is a habitual drug addict, often came home dressed as a woman. Some years back, his mother too was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their house in their native village of Shajapur district, when Singhs father was living away from his sons family and is terrified even at the slightest mention of his son.
Two bomb threats in one day trigger evacuations, extensive searches in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: Two bomb threats in one day, kept the Madhya Pradesh police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel on their toes in the central Indian state on Tuesday. While the Mumbai-bound Ballia-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Kamayani Express was checked for around two hours by the bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) personnel of the state police at Bina railway station of Sagar district, around 250 km away in Jabalpur district, another bomb scare kept the BDDS team of local police busy at a prominent English medium private school in Ranjhi area. In Bina town of Sagar district of Bundelkhand region, the long-distance Kamayani Express train, which was already running late by around 4-5 hours was stopped and searched thoroughly for the presence of any explosive, following a call alerting about a bomb on the train, which finally turned out to be a hoax call. According to a senior police officer in Sagar district, the search which started at around noon, continued for over two hours, after which the train left for its further journey. Already the stations are currently chock-a-block with heavy crowds going towards and returning from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh. It cannot be ruled out that the call might have been made possibly with the intention to spread panic, which may have led to some untoward incident in the crowd on the train and at the station. Were conducting detailed and in-depth investigations in the matter, a senior police officer in Sagar district told TNIE. Around 250 km away in Jabalpur district, students were evacuated from a prominent English medium private school in the Ranjhi area, following an e-mail to the school, alerting them about a bomb in the school campus. The local polices BDDS team was pressed into action, but after extensive search, nothing incriminating was found to suggest the presence of any explosive/bomb in the sprawling school campus. Ongoing investigations suggest that the mail informing about a bomb in the school was sent from Southern India and a phone number mentioned in that mail too pertained to someone based around Karnataka. Were trying to get deeper into the case and track the real culprit and the actual intention behind the mail, Jabalpur district police superintendent Sampat Upadhyaya told TNIE. Importantly, just a few days back, similar mails were received in MPs most populated city Indore, about the presence of bombs in the campuses of two prominent private schools, after which students of both schools were evacuated. Even in Indore, the mails informing about the presence of bombs were made from Southern India, just like the mail sent to the private school in Jabalpur district on Tuesday.
MP sets new policies to boost MSMEs, Start-ups and more
MP sets new policies to boost MSMEs, Start-ups and more Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has rolled out a series of innovative policies aimed at promoting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and invigorating other key sectors. Among the highlights is a new policy for undeveloped land allocation, designed to support [] The post MP sets new policies to boost MSMEs, Start-ups and more appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'How Will We Study If Our Homes Are Demolished?: Bhopal Colony Residents Face Eviction
The Municipal Corporation demolished 110 shops in Bhopal's Moti Nagar area, affecting 400 families who lived there for 50 years. Residents, including children share their plight
MP HC approves trial run before final disposal of Union Carbide waste at Pithampur
The first phase of the trial run will take place on February 27 and the second and third phase on March 4 and March 10 respectively
MP HC allows trial run of Bhopal Gas Tragedy-waste disposal at Pithampur facility
The incineration on a trial basis will be carried out in three phases from February 27, said Advocate General Prashant Singh
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate NAKSHA in MPs Raisen today
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate NAKSHA in MPs Raisen today Bhopal: Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in Madhya Pradeshs Raisen on Tuesday. The Centre has introduced the [] The post Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate NAKSHA in MPs Raisen today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
SC pulls up UP government for razing part of mosque
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to concerned authorities of the Uttar Pradesh government in a contempt petition against the demolition of a part of the Madni mosque in Kushinagar. The apex court ordered no demolition of the structure until further orders. The two-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih asked the authorities to respond within a fortnight why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against them for their alleged violation. The bench said, It is submitted (by the petitioner) that the structure in question was constructed on private land owned by the petitioners. The construction thereon was also with the due sanction of municipal authorities as per sanction order of 1999 It was submitted that the SDM enquired about the matter based on a complaint. The SDM carried out an inspection and also issued a press note on December 22, 2024. As per the inspection, the construction was in accordance with the sanction plan. However, the petitioners claimed that authorities demolished a section of the frontal area of the Madni Masjid on February 2. They contended that the action violated the Supreme Court order of November 13 last year restraining demolitions actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. During the hearing, the apex court also noted that the petitioners had removed a section of the construction found to be non-sanctioned. It is submitted that in these premises, the demolition which was made is in egregious contempt of the directions issued by this court, the apex court said. According to the UP government, a portion of Madni Mosque in Uttar Pradeshs Kushinagar district, which was allegedly built on encroached land, was demolished by bulldozers earlier this month. It may be recalled that in its November 13 verdict, the Supreme Court had passed a slew of directions and questioned the executive on bulldozer justice and held that the state cannot overstep its constitutional remit. The Executive cannot become a judge, decide that an accused is guilty and punish him by demolishing his properties as such an act would be transgressing its limits, the Supreme Court had said. The apex court also observed it will be totally unconstitutional for more than one reason if a citizens house is demolished just because he is an accused or a convict, that too without following the due process as prescribed by law. The apex court also laid specific guidelines to ensure a strict code for bulldozer demolition. It held that in case of violations, the officers concerned would be responsible for restitution of property at personal cost and damages. Also in top court Carbide waste burial under SC scanner The disposal of hazardous waste of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy near Indore came under scanner on Monday. The SC sought responses from the Centre, MP and its pollution control board. The court took note of a plea flagging risk to residents after nearly 377 tonnes of waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory was moved to Pithampur industrial area in MPs Dhar. Allahbadia plea to be heard Tuesday The SC is scheduled to hear on Tuesday, a plea by social media influencer Ranveer Allahabadia seeking to club the multiple FIRs registered against him in different states over his controversial remarks during a reality show on social media. As per causelist, a two-judge bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is scheduled to hear the Youtubers plea.
Supreme Court notice on plea against disposal of waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site in Pithampur
Court issues notice to the Union government, the State of Madhya Pradesh and the States Pollution Control Board, lists for hearing next week
SC examines hazardous waste disposal from Bhopal Gas Tragedy near Indore
The top court seeks responses from the Centre and Madhya Pradesh government over health risks posed by toxic waste disposal, affecting nearby communities
Illegal coal mining accident in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district leaves five daughters orphaned
BHOPAL: Illegal coal mining in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district claimed the lives of a couple, leaving their five daughters, aged between 2 and 18 years, to fend for themselves. The incident happened near the banks of Son river, around 2 km from the Dhangavan village under Burhar police station area on Sunday late evening, when five labourers were digging soil in search of coal. The mud mound created by the digging suddenly collapsed on the five labourers. While three of them escaped unhurt, two others identified as Omkar Yadav (40) and his wife Parvati Yadav (36) were buried alive. The two bodies were extricated after a couple of hours with the help of JCB machines near the accident site. While confirming the incident, the Shahdol district police superintendent Ramji Shrivastava said, Investigations are underway to ascertain who were those at whose behest the illegal mining was being carried in search of coal close to the Son river. Based on the investigation findings, a case will be registered against those found behind the illegal mining for coal. The death of the couple has made their five daughters, aged between two years and 18 years, parentless. Just six months back, the couple had lost their lone son Ravindra Yadav (7) due to snake bite. According to informed sources, coal is abundantly available in the area (at some places, digging of soil up to even 10-12 fts, easily leads to coal). The coal mining mafia is active in around 100 square kms close to the Son river in Burhar, Amlai, Jaitpur and Dhanpuri in Shahdol district and Keshwahi area of adjoining Anuppur district of eastern MP. As the soil is crumbly, the labourers and villagers find it easy to dig. The coal mafia then engages villagers as labourers for digging coal in villages close to the river Son in Shahdol as well as the neighbouring Anuppur district. Digging of the soil in areas close to river Son often leads to coal at just 10-12 fts which fetches easy money of Rs 200 per bag of coal in the market, which is why such digging is prevalent, Shrivastava said. Along with the district collector Dr Kedar Singh, I visited the spot of the mishap on Sunday evening. It has been decided to form a task force to act against the illegal mining prevalent in the large area close to the river Son, he added. Targeting the state government on the incident, the state Congress president Jitu Patwari, posted on social media platform X, A couple died due to the collapse of an illegal coal mine in Burhar area Shahdol. BJPs protection is emboldening the mafia in the area! The government is also giving a free hand to organized crime! ! BJP ! @DrMohanYadav51 ! , , , Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari (@jitupatwari) February 17, 2025
How 'NAKSHA' Program to Modernize Urban Land Records
BHOPAL : The Indian government is launching a new program called NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) to improve urban land records. This initiative, part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Program, will use modern technology to make land records more accurate and reliable. Launching tomorrowin 152 Cities, Including 10 in Madhya Pradesh, the NAKSHA program will combine aerial and ground surveys with GIS technology to help better manage urban land. This will make property ownership records clearer, improve urban planning, and make land-related processes easier. With detailed maps and accurate data, cities can plan better, and buying or selling property will become much smoother. On Tuesday, February 18, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the program from Raisen district. As part of the event, they will also start a drone survey and flag off the Watershed Yatra in Madhya Pradesh. Other key officials, including Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Revenue Minister Shri Karan Singh Verma, will also be present. Pilot Project in 152 Cities The NAKSHA program is being introduced as a pilot project in 152 cities across India, including 10 cities in Madhya Pradesh from 9 different districts. These cities inlcude Shahganj, Chhanera, Alirajpur, Depalpur, Dhar Kothi, Meghnagar, Makhan Nagar (Babai), Vidisha, Sanchi, Unhel. Why is the NAKSHA Program Important? According to Commissioner of Land Records, Mrs. Anubha Srivastava, this program will modernize urban land surveys using advanced geospatial technology. It will bring more transparency, efficiency, and accuracy to land management. Key Benefits of the NAKSHA Program Accurate Land Mapping: Helps create detailed and reliable maps for urban areas. Better Urban Planning: Improves zoning, infrastructure development, and city expansion. Easier Property Transactions: Simplifies buying, selling, and loan approvals. Legal and Historical Data Support: Helps resolve court cases related to land disputes. Stronger Urban Economy: Improves property tax collection, boosts investment, and strengthens urban finances. Prevention of Land Fraud: Digital records will make land dealings more secure and transparent. Notably, once implemented, the NAKSHA program will make urban governance more efficient and give a big boost to real estate and infrastructure development in India.
Three dead, five injured as Kumbh pilgrims vehicle crashes in Sidhi
Bhopal: Three persons died and five others were injured when a vehicle carrying them plunged into a 40-foot abyss on Kaimur hills locally known as Mooda Pahad in the Amilia Police station area of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports varied, with some sources stating four fatalities, though the police confirmed three. The ill-fated passengers, []
CM Mohan Yadav Opens 24th All India Police Water Sports Competition in Bhopal
BHOPAL (MADHYA PRADESH) : On Monday, February 17, 2025, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the five-day 24th All India Police Water Sports Competition in Bhopal. He welcomed players from all over the country who came to compete in the event. The competition is being held at the Boat Club, Bada Talab in Bhopal from February 17 to 21. About 557 participants from 22 states, union territories, and central armed forces will take part. Among them, 132 women players will also compete. CM Yadav spoke to the crowd, saying, I welcome all the police and central armed forces players who are here to take part in this event. On one hand, they are doing their duty, keeping law and order, and ensuring safety for everyone, and on the other hand, they are making us proud with their achievements in sports. I congratulate them. He added, Our police personnel have made the country proud by showing their talent in both national and international sports competitions. They do their duty while also excelling in sports. After the event's inauguration, CM Yadav told reporters, There are 557 athletes from 22 states participating in this competition, where theyll showcase their skills in kayaking, canoeing, and rowing. I wish them all the best. Bhopal is full of energy today, and sports are not only good for health but also help in building many qualities in people. , ... pic.twitter.com/QHcr5bSoOM Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) February 17, 2025 An official release mentioned that players from Assam, Manipur, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Kerala, CRPF, SSB, BSF, Assam Rifles, ITBP, Andaman & Nicobar, and Chandigarh are also competing in the event. Over the next five days, 27 events in canoeing, kayaking, and rowing will take place, with 360 medals up for grabs:-60 gold, 60 silver, and 60 bronze for both men and women.
Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: An organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months. It is believed that the arrest of these gang members last month in Maharashtra prompted the central governments Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to issue a nationwide alert. An ongoing probe by multiple agencies into tiger poaching following the arrests of key operatives of the gang comprising the tribal Pardhi community in Chandrapur (Maharashtra) in January, has revealed a strong possibility of 10-11 tigers having been poached by the gang in the three adjoining states over the last three-four months, a member of the probe team said. While the notorious tiger poacher Ajit Rajgond alias Ajit Pardhi, his mother, wife and key associates were arrested in Chandrapur on January 25, his equally notorious brother Keru and aides escaped. Just a fortnight after the arrests of Ajit and key associates, four more members of his gang were nabbed in a joint operation by the state Tiger Strike Force of the MP forest department and the special task force (STF) of MP police, from their camp in Dindori district of their native eastern MP. We arrested four persons from the spot, including two close relatives of Ajit (both aged between 16 and 18 years) and two other male gang members, one aged 19 and the other being 22 years old. Were searching for other members of the large gang, particularly his brothers and sons, who are on the run, a probe team member said. The gang has been involved in multiple criminal activities, including poaching of tigers and other wild animals (whose remains fetch big money in international markets), narcotics smuggling, looting and killings of humans, as well as selling fake animal parts (like colouring goat skin as tiger skin). The members keep moving from one state to another, including parts of their native MP, adjoining Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, UP, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal and the North East. They have key contacts in the North East, especially Nagaland, which are helping the remains of animals (including tigers) poached by them, to smuggle abroad. Not just the North East, but the two teenagers who are currently at the juvenile centre (following the arrests in Dindori) were even talking over the phone to contacts based as far as the US, which speaks volumes about the extent of their criminal activities, an official said. The gang has been poaching tigers in two ways through Lotus-shaped metallic booby/leg traps and the fanda (noose) made from clutch wires, besides crude bombs. You name any animal, and theyll tell you yes, theyve poached it. One of their other money spinners is narcotics trade, the official added.
Global Capability Centres Policy to initiate a new era of investment & innovation: CM Mohan Yadav
BHOPAL, Feb 15 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stated that the states new Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025 is a significant step towards attracting multinational companies and establishing Madhya Pradesh as a digital and technological hub. This policy will prove to be a milestone in accelerating Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India, he said. The Global Investors Summit-2025, to be held in Bhopal, will provide the largest platform to present this [] The post Global Capability Centres Policy to initiate a new era of investment & innovation: CM Mohan Yadav appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Groom collapses and dies on horse during wedding procession in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL : A 27-year-old groom collapsed and died while riding a horse during his wedding procession in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred at the marriage venue Jat Hostel in Sheopur town on Friday night, when the groom, identified as Pradip Jat, was riding the horse and making his way into the marriage venue along with the wedding procession. The groom reportedly danced with the members of the barat (wedding procession) before riding the horse into the wedding venue. Just as the other baratis were busy dancing, the groom suddenly collapsed on the horse. He remained unresponsive despite efforts by relatives to revive him. He was rushed to Sheopur District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. According to informed sources, the groom possibly suffered a silent heart attack and may have died while on the horse. Pradip Jat, who was to be married shortly to a government school teacher, was reportedly the former Sheopur district president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) the student wing of the opposition Congress party. His uncle, Yogesh Jat, is the state secretary of the party. A video of the shocking incident, in which the groom, dressed in wedding attire, is seen collapsing on the horse after leaning forward and then becoming unresponsive, has gone viral. This incident occurred six days after a similar one in Vidisha district, where Parinita Jain, a 23-year-old woman from Indore, collapsed and died of cardiac arrest while dancing on the stage at her cousins wedding-related event. The video of the shocking incident which happened while Jain was dancing to the song Lehra ke Balkha ke subsequently went viral.
Bhopal school gets RDX threat in Telugu; mail declared hoax after search
After being alerted, the authorities moved quickly and mobilised teams from the Anti-Terrorrism Squad, bomb disposal unit and dog squad.
Newborn girl left in dustbin with throat slit saved after critical surgeries in Bhopal
BHOPAL: A newborn girl, abandoned in a dustbin with her throat allegedly slit by her maternal grandmother in Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh district last month, has been saved through timely twin surgeries and round-the-clock medical care at a government hospital in Bhopal. The infant, just a day old when she was found, suffered severe injuries to her neck muscles. A team of paediatric surgeons at Kamla Nehru Hospital in Bhopal performed two life-saving surgeries last month, followed by continuous medical supervision. The hospital staff, moved by her resilience, named her Pihu. Dr Dhirendra Shrivastava, head of the paediatrics department at Kamla Nehru Hospital, said, Though weve successfully treated abandoned newborns in the past, this case was particularly critical. The wounds werent superficial but very deep, causing damage to the neck muscles. Her cuts were sutured, and blood vessels repaired through two surgeries. Our entire team monitored her progress round the clock for a month. He added, With no family coming forward to claim her, the doctors and nurses treated her as one of their own. They took complete responsibility for her treatment and well-being. How long could they address her as an unnamed child? So, they unanimously decided to name her Pihu. After her full recovery, Pihu has been handed over to a childrens shelter home in Rajgarh district, where efforts will be made to ensure her safety and a better future. Bhagwat Prasad Soni, head of the child care home associated with the state women and child development department, recalled the harrowing night of January 11. Our team, along with the local police, rushed the newbornprofusely bleeding from the neckto the hospital in Bhopal, about 100 km away. She is just a month old but a real fighter. The cut wounds in her throat and some injuries on her abdomen were life-threatening. Our doctors regularly visited the hospital to check on her. Now, with her wounds nearly healed, she has joined three other abandoned children, aged between three and five years, in our care, Soni said. Akhilesh Verma, in charge of Pachore police station in Rajgarh district, recounted, The newborn was found abandoned on January 11 with her throat slit. This is a miraculous escape, given the severity of her wounds. Primary investigations revealed that her maternal grandmother slit her throat with her mothers agreement. Both were arrested on January 12 and are currently out on bail. We are relieved that the girl is now out of danger. Sources close to the police investigation revealed that the infant was the result of an illicit relationship between her 25-year-old mother and a man from Uttar Pradesh. We are searching for that man, as he has also been named as an accused in the case, the source said. Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest number of abandoned babies in the country over the past four years. According to the National Crime Records Bureaus (NCRB) Crime in India report for 2022, the state reported 175 cases of newborns being abandoned or thrown away that year21 per cent of the 831 such cases recorded across India.
How can CJI be involved in executive appointments, asks Vice President, says its `time to revisit
BHOPAL, Feb 14 : Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday wondered how the Chief Justice of India, even by statutory prescription, participate in the selection of the CBI director, and said it was time to revisit the norms. Such a procedure is not in consonance with democracy, he said, speaking at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal. To stir your minds, how can in a country like ours or in any democracy, by statutory prescription, Chief Justice of India participate in [] The post How can CJI be involved in executive appointments, asks Vice President, says its `time to revisit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vice-President questions involvement of CJI in executive appointments
At an event in Bhopal, Jagdeep Dhankhar said executive governance by judicial decree is a Constitutional paradox that the largest democracy on the planet cannot afford any longer
Madhya Pradesh: Court to Decide on Union Carbide Waste Disposal: Govt.
The toxic waste of the Union Carbide was shifted from the plant site nearly 40 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, caused by the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) in the plant on the intervening night of December two-three, 1984.
How Can CJI Be Involved in Executive Appointments: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Speaking at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, Dhankhar said that in his view, the `doctrine of basic structure has a very debatable jurisprudential basis.
MP woman missing after mob attacks interfaith couple in court: Report
A week after a young interfaith couple was brutally attacked by Hindutva outfit members inside the Bhopal district courtroom, justice remains elusive. The Hindu woman involved in the incident, Vaishnavi Dubey, is reportedly missing since the assault. Her Muslim partner Syed Khan now faces criminal charges on an accusation of pressuring her to convert to 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:A teenager was killed and two others were injured when a discarded shell reportedly exploded in the restricted area near the Army Firing Range in Jaitpur village of Datia district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. While the local police have initiated investigations into the incident, the two injured persons have been admitted to the government medical college in the adjoining Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. According to local police sources in Datia district, the incident happened when the three persons were searching junk/scrap from the restricted area near the Hirapur Army Firing Range in Jaitpur village under Basai police station area. The trio came across an unexploded and discarded shell while looking for the metal scrap. As they were attempting to open it, the shell went off, killing 17-year-old Ganga Ram on the spot and critically injuring the two others identified as 23-year-old Ramu and 16-year-old Manoj. Local residents soon informed about the incident to the police, who rushed the two injured persons to the Medical College in the adjoining Jhansi district. According to Datia police sources, the firing range is exclusively used by the army personnel for training purposes and unexploded shells sometimes remain behind as discarded shells. The three individuals and teenagers managed to enter the same restricted area in search of metal scrap and started tampering with the shells, owing to which one of the discarded shells exploded, leading to the tragedy.
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Steps taken to combat bird flu in Andhra: Minister Atchannaidu
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Agriculture and Allied Sectors K Atchannaidu has asserted that there is no need for panic as the State government is making every effort to combat bird flu. Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took stock of the situation, and consulted experts at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases Lab, Bhopal, and Animal Husbandry Secretary. A team of experts have already visited the State. A Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry will visit the State on Friday. There is no need for any apprehensions over consumption of boiled eggs or chicken, he said. Atchannaidu urged the people not to be influenced by false propaganda on social media platforms, and get panicked. Stern action will be taken against those who spread rumours and create apprehensions about bird flu, he warned. As part of measures to curb the spread of bird flu, the government has identified five poultries in Eluru, West Godavari and Krishna districts, and they have been declared bio-security zones and quarantined. The Centre has already issued guidelines to contain the spread of bird flu, and the same is being followed. All precautionary measures are being taken to check the virus spread. Already, 14,000 chicks have been culled, and another 1.4 lakh chicks will be culled soon, he explained. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand took stock of the situation with District Collectors and senior officials in virtual mode. The guidelines issued by the Centre have been sent to the Collectors to curb the spread of bird flu. As per the guidelines, the 1 km radius of the infected area needs to be declared a red zone, and the movement and feeding of animals to be restricted. Transportation of chicks should be checked. The Animal Husbandry officials should closely monitor the situation, he said.
Union Carbide toxic waste unloaded from trucks five days before HC deadline
BHOPAL: Forty-three days after being transported from Bhopal, the safe containers holding more than 350 tonnes toxic waste of Union Carbide factory were finally unloaded from the trucks at the treatment-storage-disposal-facility (TSDF) in the industrial town, Pithampur in Dhar district on Thursday. The process of unloading the containers from the trucks took around 4 hours at the TSDF in Pithampur. Process of unloading the containers was carried out in the presence of local public representatives, media personnel and experts, including officials of the pollution control board, a senior official said. The members of the Pithampur Bachao Samiti, which has been spearheading the protests stood away from the TSDF, despite being invited to be present during the unloading of the containers at the facility, where the incineration of the waste is planned on the order of the MP High Court. Entire process of unloading the containers from the trucks which was followed by the departure of the emptied trucks has been video filmed, the official added. The unloading happened just a day after the Shav Satyagraha protest. The protestors laid down on the ground like corpses for 12 minutes at the TSDF in Pithampur. They have been booked for staging the protest without prior permission from the local administration-police. Based on the report submitted by the local authorities, the state government will file its status report before the MP High Court on February 18. The status report, apart from details of the unloading of the 12 containers at the TSDF, will also include the series of dedicated Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities carried out by the government in Dhar, Pithampur and Indore, to dispel the myths prevailing among the public, about the planned incineration of the toxic waste at the Pithampur TSDF.
14 hours after kidnap, Madhya Pradesh businessman's 6-year-old son found safe
BHOPAL: Shivay Gupta, six-year-old son of a businessman kidnapped by two motorcycle-borne masked men in Gwaliors Morar was found 14 hours later in the adjoining Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The minor was abandoned in Mata Basaya (Banshipura) village -- around 70 km from his hometown Morar in Gwalior district at around 10 pm. A resident informed the village sarpanch about the minor and the village sarpanch contacted the police. Local police rushed to the spot and brought the boy to safety. Informing about the latest development, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav said, Were satisfied and happy that the kidnapped child has been found. Efforts are underway to bring back the boy to his parents in Gwalior. 6-year-old boy, son of a local businessman in Madhya Pradesh's Morar town, abducted by while waiting for school van with his mother. https://t.co/yZram84UEP The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) February 13, 2025 Major clues about the kidnappers have been secured by the police and efforts are underway to track and nab them, said Gwalior district police superintendent Dharamveer Singh. After the sensational broad daylight kidnap that took place on Thursday morning, multiple teams were constituted by Gwalior police and cops in the adjoining district. They were also put on maximum alert. A reward of Rs 30,000 was declared by the IG-Gwalior Range Arvind Saxena for clues about the kidnappers. The states CM Dr Mohan Yadav and DGP Kailash Makwana were also continuously monitoring the police action in the case, paying off.
Unloading of Union Carbide waste begins in MP's Dhar
The unloading of 337 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal began at an incineration unit in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The exercise, which commenced amid protests from locals concerned about its impact on health and environment, is being carried out following safety regulations. The waste, comprising soil, reactor residues, pesticide remnants, and other materials, has been transported from Bhopal to Pithampur for disposal. The Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board has asserted that the chemical effects of certain substances in the waste have diminished. The local administration has launched an awareness campaign to address concerns regarding the disposal process.
Madhya Pradesh businessman's 6-year-old son kidnapped by bike-borne miscreants in broad daylight
BHOPAL: The son of a local businessman was abducted in broad daylight by unidentified bike-borne men in Morar town of Gwalior district in Madhya Pradesh. The six-year-old boy, studying UKG, accompanied by his mother Arti Gupta was waiting for school van around 8.10 am on Thursday near their house in CP Colony locality when the incident took place. According to sources, two unidentified men emerged out of nowhere on a motorcycle, stopped close to the mother and child. Subsequently, one of them approached the mother, threw chili powder in Arti Guptas eyes, snatched the boy from the mother's hands and fled with his accomplice on the motorbike. We were waiting for the school van. Suddenly a man approached me, threw chili powder in my eyes, pushed me down and kidnapped my son, Arti Gupta said. I tried to chase the motorcycle, but they sped away, she added. The entire incident was captured in the CCTV camera installed close to the spot of the crime. Shocked by the incident, the local traders have called for a shut down in Morar town as a mark of protest against the abduction. Rahul Gupta, father of the abducted child, is a member of the Madhya Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MPCCI), the office bearers of the traders body met with the Gupta family and expressed concern over the incident. Rahul Gupta said he had no enmity with anyone. The police have formed multiple teams to track and rescue the boy. A reward of Rs 30,000 has been announced by the IG-Gwalior Range, Arvind Saxena for getting clinching information about those involved in the broad daylight crime. Multiple police teams have been constituted and Rs 30,000 bounty has been declared from my level on arresting the unidentified accused. Our teams are analyzing the inward and outward movements of the two men who were involved in the kidnapping. Our priority is to recover the kidnapped minor safely as soon as possible. Were also checking for any possible linkage between the Thursday morning kidnapping in Gwalior and a similar crime in the past in adjoining Morena district, Saxena said, after meeting the family of the boy.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi and HM Shah set to visit MP between February 23 to 26
Prez Murmu, PM Modi and HM Shah set to visit MP between February 23 to 26 Bhopal: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Madhya Pradesh between February 23 to 26. Prime Minister Modi will arrive at Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur district, where he will lay the [] The post Prez Murmu, PM Modi and HM Shah set to visit MP between February 23 to 26 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
All AP districts put on high alert to curb spread of Avian Influenza
VIJAYAWADA: The bird flu outbreak has killed more than 11,000 chickens at Anumollanka village in NTR district, prompting the State authorities to issue a high alert across all districts. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has already led to the death of thousands of chickens, with neighbouring Telangana banning poultry imports from Andhra Pradesh. Officials are enforcing strict containment measures, including culling infected birds, inspecting vehicles at checkpoints, and urging poultry farmers to report unusual chicken deaths. Animal Husbandry officials have set up monitoring teams at border check posts, such as Garikapadu, to prevent the transportation of potentially infected chickens and eggs. Special teams comprising police and veterinary officials are conducting inspections to curb the spread of virus. Authorities have also mandated the immediate disposal of infected poultry birds and eggs in affected areas. According to Animal Husbandry Director Dr Damodar Naidu, approximately 15,000 chicks have been culled so far. We have formed special teams to identify and contain the virus. Strict biosecurity measures are being enforced to protect the poultry population, he said. Poultry farm owners have been directed to follow sanitisation protocols using potassium permanganate, potassium hypochlorite, and sodium hydroxide to prevent further spread. Officials have issued a high alert in villages classified as red zones. A total of 721 rapid response teams have been deployed to monitor and prevent the virus spread. Special attention is being given to Krishna and Godavari districts, which house a high number of poultry farms and aqua ponds. A similar situation has emerged in Srikakulam district, where Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu instructed officials to raise public awareness and take urgent preventive measures. The outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in poultry farms at Velpur in West Godavari, and at Kanuru in East Godavari, after samples tested at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal detected virus. Containment measures include establishing red zones within 1 km radius of affected farms, where all poultry birds, eggs, and feed are being destroyed as per guidelines. The government has set up 40 check posts along the borders of Telangana and Tamil Nadu to prevent the spread of bird flu. The outbreak has had a significant economic impact, particularly on hoteliers and meat vendors, as fear of infection has drastically reduced chicken sales. Consequently, mutton prices have surged, reaching Rs 950 to Rs 1,000 per kg. Demand for mutton has increased over the last two days as people avoid chicken due to the virus scare, said Karimullah, a meat shop owner in Rajahmundry. Authorities continue to urge poultry farmers and public to remain vigilant and report any unusual poultry deaths to veterinary hospitals immediately.
Scindia says India to become 3rd largest economy by 2027, slams Cong for attacks on PM Modi
BHOPAL, Feb 12 : India will surpass Japan and Germany to become the worlds third-largest economy by 2027, said Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday, advising the Congress to turn pages of history before targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The rate of inflation was 8.3-9 per cent in 2014, when Modi first took over as the PM, and it has now come down to 4.5 per cent, he claimed. The unemployment rate had reached 10 per cent during the Congress [] The post Scindia says India to become 3rd largest economy by 2027, slams Cong for attacks on PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3,000 more birds die at a farm in a day in NTR district, flu suspected
Samples have been sent to Bhopal-based National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases and further action will depend on the lab report, says official
India To Become World's Third-Largest Economy By 2027: Scindia
The unemployment rate had reached 10% during the Congress rule, which has been limited to 3% under the leadership of PM Modi, the Union Minister of Communications told reporters in Bhopal.
Woman sarpanch in Neemuch removed from post for handing over rights, duties on Rs 500 stamp paper
BHOPAL: A first-time woman sarpanch has lost her post for handing over her rights and duties to a man from the same village in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh. Under the provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act, Kailashi Devi Kachchawa, a first-time woman sarpanch of Daata village of the Manasa area of western MPs Neemuch district has been removed from her post. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Neemuch District Panchayat Aman Vaishnav had recently received a complaint about the woman sarpanch having handed over her rights and duties as sarpanch to Suresh Garasiya from the same village Suresh Garasiya. The agreement between the village sarpanch Kailashi Bai and Suresh Garasiya happened on a Rs 500 stamp paper on January 24. The agreement was signed by both parties as well as two eyewitnesses. A notice was issued by the CEO of Neemuch district panchayat to the village sarpanch under Section 40 of the Panchayati Raj Act. A notice was also issued to the panchayat secretary of the concerned gram panchayat over why the development happened. While the concerned village sarpanch denied that she had purchased the stamp paper, the probe revealed that it was she, who had purchased the stamp paper and signed the agreement. The statements of the two witnesses who had signed the document were also recorded. Subsequently, Kailashi Bai has been removed from the sarpanchs post under the provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act, CEO of Neemuch District Panchayat Aman Vaishnav said. Importantly, the photocopy of the agreement signed on the Rs 500 stamp paper had gone viral on February 8. The agreement statedthat from the date of the signing of the contract (January 24, 2025) all rights and duties as village sarpanch, including those on PM Awas Yojana, MGNREGA Scheme and watershed mission will be handed over to Suresh Garasiya. The document, signed by two witnesses, also stated that the person who violated the agreement (contract) would have to pay four times the damages (the amount was not mentioned in the agreement).
Thrashed In Bhopal Court, Muslim Man Faces Case For Trying To Marry A Hindu
A young man who came to register his marriage under the Special Marriage Act in the district court of Bhopal was brutally assaulted-not once, but multiple times
Bird flu: Jharkhand health dept issues alert to take necessary precautions
RANCHI: After the spread of bird flu (H5N1) in a poultry farm at the Veterinary College of Birsa Agricultural University in Ranchi, the state health department has issued an alert directing the officials to take necessary precautions. The alert was issued to the civil surgeons of all the districts by the Mission Director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Abu Imran on Wednesday. Following the directive, Rapid Response Teams have been formed in all the districts due to the bird flu threat. These teams have been instructed to provide medicines and necessary treatment to the high-risk group if the infection is confirmed among humans. The disease can spread to humans after coming in contact with infected birds, chickens or guinea fowl. According to officials, as of now continuous monitoring of birds and humans is being done in a 10 km radius of the affected area and high-risk patients have been asked to be isolated and monitored for 10 days. If anyone shows symptoms of bird flu, their clinical samples will be taken and tested, they said. More than 150 chicken and 12 quails have died in the BAU poultry farm. After the sudden death of the birds, their samples were sent to the ICAR-NISHAD lab in Bhopal for testing, where H5N1 infection was confirmed. If symptoms of bird flu are found in humans too, their clinical samples will be tested in the Microbiology Department of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS0 in Ranchi. Infected people will be quarantined at home. Quarantine guidelines in rural areas will be decided as per the Health Department, said the officials. Meanwhile, all districts have been instructed to keep antiviral medicines (Tamiflu), PPE kits, masks and VTM kits ready. Dedicated isolation ward - Separate isolation wards and beds have been asked to be arranged for potential bird flu patients.
MP: Protesters hold 'shavasana' against carbide disposal
A group of people in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, performed 'Shavasana' (corpse pose) to protest against the proposed disposal of Union Carbide waste, connected to the Bhopal gas tragedy, in the district. They claim the disposal would harm the health of locals and the environment. The waste has been brought from Bhopal for incineration in Pithampur. Protests have been ongoing since the arrival of the waste last month, and local authorities are conducting an awareness campaign to address concerns.
Protesters perform 'corpse pose' to oppose disposal of Union Carbide waste in MP town
DHAR: A group of people on Wednesday performed 'Shavasana' (corpse pose) to protest against the proposed disposal of Union Carbide waste, connected to the Bhopal gas tragedy, in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. Protests have been going on in the district, where 337 metric tonnes of waste have been brought from Bhopal for incineration at the industrial town of Pithampur. Twelve persons, including members of Pithampur Bachao Samiti, Pithampur Raksha Samiti and yoga exponent Pradeep Dubey, performed Shavasana at the bus stand around noon as part of their demonstration. I have been associated with yoga for a long time. We realised Shavasana was the best way to express our feelings peacefully, Dubey told reporters. He said the authorities should take the matter seriously and not be in haste to dispose of the Union Carbide waste. Because of this (waste disposal plan), everyone is fearful today. Therefore, to demonstrate the last limit of fear, we performed Shavasana. President Pithampur Bachao Samiti Dr Hemant Hirole said they have been holding a public dialogue since 12 containers carrying the waste reached Pithampur last month. But we have not received answers to our technical questions, he claimed. Wednesday's protest through the yogic pose of Shavana was a message to the people of Pithampur that the matter should be presented before the court, he said. In January, protests rocked Pithampur, around 50 km from Dhar district headquarters, after the waste was brought to a private facility in the industrial town for incineration. Those objecting to the move claim it would harm the locals' health and the environment. Meanwhile, the local administration has launched an intense awareness campaign to allay the misconceptions about waste disposal. According to the state government, the waste comprises soil, reactor residues, Sevin (pesticide) residues, naphthol residues and semi-processed residues. The MP Pollution Control Board has said scientific evidence suggests the chemical effects of Sevin and naphthol in the waste have now become nought.
17 tribals from MP including women, children rescued from alleged captivity in Maharashtra
BHOPAL: As many as 17 tribals from southwestern Madhya Pradesh, which included five women and seven kids, have been freed from alleged captivity in Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra, where they were taken by local contractors for sugarcane harvesting-related works. The 17 Barela tribe people, which included five men, five women and seven kids all from Burhanpur district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh, were taken four months back by a Jalgaon (Maharashtra) based contractor Devsingh for sugarcane harvesting related works in the sugarcane fields of rich farmer in Gambhirwadi village of Kalamb tehsil of Dharashiv (Osmanabad) district of Maharashtra. However, the contractor Devsingh left the tribal people of MP in the Dharashiv district and became untraceable. While the contractor fled from Dharashiv, the tribal labourers were stuck there and allegedly not even given proper food. Lack of proper food and other problems prompted the tribals to ask the sugarcane farm owner to pay them their wages so that they could return home to MP. According to the complaint made to the Burhanpur district administration by a resident of Bambhada village (the village from which the labourers belonged in MP) in January last week, the sugarcane farm owner instead of paying them their promised wages, assaulted and misbehaved with them and snatched away their cell-phones to cut their connectivity with outside world. Also, the southwestern MPs tribals were allegedly held captive and forced to work on the farm, without payment of the agreed wages. Acting on the complaint made to the Burhanpur district administration in southwestern MP, the Burhanpur district police superintendent Devendra Patidar sent a dedicated police team to Osmanabad district in Maharashtra and freed the 17 tribals allegedly held captive there on Tuesday.
Madhya Pradesh approves Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025 with subsidies up to Rs 10 crore
BHOPAL: Having already won the Most Film Friendly State award multiple times, including 2023 and 2024 - Madhya Pradesh has approved its dedicated Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2025. As part of efforts to promote the state as the ideal film shooting destination in the country, the policy which was approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday, focuses on giving financial incentives to filmmakers for shooting films and related projects across the state. The incentives include subsidies on shooting permits,accommodation and transportation costs. Additionally, film studios and post-production facilities will receive financial assistance for infrastructure development. To ensure speedy and timely single window clearance for permitting all kinds of films shootings, the clearance/permission process will be included under the Public Services Guarantee Act. As part of efforts to promote shooting of more films, TV serials, web series, short films and documentaries in the state, the new policy includes provisions of financial incentives in form of subsidies and special financial assistance to filmmakers, particularly those working on film projects on child and youth development, women empowerment and promoting places of tourist, historical and religious importance in MP. According to the state's urban development and housing, parliamentary affairs minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, The new policy provides for subsidies/special financial grants ranging between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 10 crore, depending on the category and importance of the film project. While up to Rs 15 lakh will be provided for short films, sum of up to Rs 40 lakh will be provided for documentaries, up to Rs 1 crore for television serials, up to Rs 1.5 crore for web series, up to Rs 2 crore for feature films and up to Rs 10 crore for international films. However, the filmmakers will be entitled to get financial benefits only if 75% of the entire shooting schedule is done in Madhya Pradesh only. The policy provides for ten percent additional assistance/grant if the concerned film project is of local and regional languages of MP, including Baghelkhandi, Nimari, Gondi, Bhili and Korku. Further children, youth and women-centric cinema projects (particularly women and child education and empowerment projects) will also get similar ten percent additional benefits. Projects in other regional languages, including Marathi, Bengali and South Indian languages too will be provided ten percent additional financial incentives. Further special financial grants will be given for building for single movie/screen theaters and upgradation of existing theatres. Importantly, Madhya Pradesh has won the Most Film Friendly State award multiple times, including at the 68thand 69thNational Film Awards in 2022 and 2023. More than 350 film projects have been shot successfully in the state over the last five years. Ten Hindi feature films, one Telugu movie, and four web series projects have been granted financial assistance of Rs 21 crore. Investments to the tune of around Rs 700 crore have been made on film projects in the state over the last few years, resulting in the creation of over 1.25 lakh-plus temporary job days in the state. The successful film projects shot in MP over the last few years, include Bhool Bhulaiyaa-3, Sixer, Love ki Arrange Marriage, Gullak, Dhadak, Stree-3, Panchayat, Kota Factory, Ponniyan Selvan, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Thaa, Dunki, Patna Shukla, Fukrey 3, The Railway Men, Lapata Ladies and Zara Hakte Zara Bachke .
Supply of eggs stopped to schools as bird flu scare spreads in Andhra
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a poultry farm in Velpur village of Tanuku mandal, West Godavari district, after the death of several chickens on Tuesday. The virus was also detected in Kanuru village of East Godavari district. Authorities have imposed strict containment measures to prevent further spread. West Godavari District Collector C Nagarani said samples were tested at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, and confirmed the presence of the virus. An emergency meeting was convened with senior officials to devise containment strategies. A red zone has been declared within a one-kilometer radius of the affected farm in Velpur, with 17 nearby villages, including Attili, Iragavaram, and Komaravaram, placed under a surveillance zone. Poultry farms in the infected area will remain closed for three months. Shops selling chicken and eggs have been shut within the red zone, and the transport of poultry products has been banned within the surveillance zone. Check posts have been set up at key locations such as Velpur railway gate, Attili, and Kothapadu to prevent unauthorised movement of poultry products. To monitor the situation, 20 Rapid Response Teams have been deployed. The Collector urged residents to remain cautious and follow health protocols. All poultry birds, eggs, and feed in infected zones will be destroyed as per containment guidelines. Meanwhile, in Kanuru village, East Godavari District Collector P Prasanti said sanitisation of three poultry farms had been initiated, and medical tests are being conducted for farm workers. Medical camps have been set up in 34 villages, and sanitation staff are disinfecting poultry farms with sodium chloride. Special teams deployed to assess spread of virus The supply of eggs to schools and Anganwadi centres in East Godavari has been halted for a week. Special teams have been deployed to Kanuru, Samisragudem, Peravali, and surrounding villages to monitor the situation and assess the spread of the virus.
ED arrests former MP transport dept constable, key aides in money laundering case
BHOPAL:Nearly 50 days after lodging a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against crorepati Saurabh Sharma, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has finally made the first arrests. Sharma was an ex-Madhya Pradesh transport department constable-turned-businessman. The EDs Bhopal Zonal Office has arrested three persons, including the ex-constable Saurabh Sharma and his two key business partners Sharad Jaiswal and Chetan Singh Gaur, the ED said in its official statement on Tuesday. Importantly, all three men were present in judicial custody at the Bhopal Central Jail till February 17, after their week-long questioning by the sleuths of the states anti-corruption agency Lokayukta Special Police Establishment (SPE). The remand is in connection with the disproportionate assets case registered by the agency against them on December 18, 2024. Importantly, the ED hadinitiated an investigation based on an FIR registered by Lokayukta, Special Police Establishment Bhopal M.P. u/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(b) of Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (as amended in 2018) against Saurabh Sharma, retired constable, Transport Department, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is revealed from the concernedFIR that Saurabh Sharma has amassed disproportionate assets worth crores of rupees in the name of his family members and associated firms/companies. Further, in a separate action, gold bars weighing 52 Kgs and cash of Rs. 11 crores were seized by the Income Tax Department, Bhopal from Chetan Singh Gaur's vehicle, a close associate of Saurabh Sharma on December 19-20 intervening night. During the ED investigation, searches were conducted in this case on December 27, 2024, and January 17, 2025, at the residential premises of Saurabh Sharma, his family members, and associates including Sharad Jaiswal and Chetan Singh Gaur. The searches led to various incriminating documents on immovable properties, investments made through various firms/ companies, etc. in the name of Saurabh Shama and his family members were found and seized. Immovable properties to the tune of Rs 25 crore are invested in the name of family members/ friends/ firms etc. Movable assets to the tune of Rs 10 Crore have been seized/ frozen by ED till now. During the investigation, it was seen that Saurabh Sharma was appointed at the MP State Transport Department as a constable in 2015, on compassionate grounds. He, however, took voluntary retirement from service in 2023. During the investigation, it is revealed that Saurabh Sharma has acquired huge assets disproportionate to known sources of income after getting a post of Constable in RTO, MP Government. In connivance with Chetan Singh Gaur and Sharad Jaiswal, he established firms/ companies and used their bank accounts and those of his family members to launder the proceeds of crime for investments in properties in the name of family members/ friends/ firms/ companies. Further investigation is under progress. Importantly, the searches by the states anti-corruption agency at Sharmas premises in Bhopal on December 18-19, 2024, had led to seizure of movable assets (including 2.32 quintal silver bricks) worth Rs 7.98 crore.
Thief Uses Stolen Money to Attend Kumbh Mela, Arrested in Bhopal
Nagpur: The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has been witnessing a massive influx of devotees who come to take a holy dip in the Ganges to wash away their sins. However, one such devotee reached the Kumbh Mela with stolen money. A young man from Nagpur stole lakhs of rupees from a house and used the [] The post Thief Uses Stolen Money to Attend Kumbh Mela, Arrested in Bhopal appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
7 Andhra devotees returning from Maha Kumbh died in accident in Mahdya Pradesh
Two others were injured and rushed to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Hospital in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh
MPs AVGC-XR policy to generate 20,000-plus jobs, attract Rs 2,000 cr investment: Official
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BHOPAL: With the huge rush of devotees bound for the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj causing massive and long traffic jams in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, CM Mohan Yadav has urged pilgrims to avoid travelling towards Prayagraj for the next couple of days. There is traffic pressure in areas of the state adjoining Prayagraj, especially in Rewanchal (places surrounding Rewa district) region, as people have travelled from other states. I am requesting everyone not to move ahead on this road for the next couple of days, Yadav urged the pilgrims travelling through Madhya Pradesh to Mahakumbh on Monday. The condition of traffic on highways connecting southern and western parts of the country with Prayagraj (UP), has worsened in Madhya Pradesh over the last 48 hours. Heavy traffic jams spanning up to 50-100 km have been reported in parts of MP, particularly the Rewa district of MPs Vindhya region, which borders Prayagraj. Not just the main Chak Ghat highway (which connects Rewa with Prayagraj), but also the Shankargarh area of Prayagraj situated on the other border with Rewa district that reported traffic jams on February 9. Though the traffic jam has eased a bit since Monday evening, with another big bathing festival scheduled on Magh Purnima (Wednesday), the condition is bound to worsen in the next two days again, a police officer in Rewa district told TNIE . Stuck on the border of Rewa and Prayagraj districts for long time due to the massive traffic jam, Satna (MP) based businessman Sonu Singh said, In normal days we would have taken a maximum of five hours to reach Prayagraj from Satna district, but owing to the traffic jam, we reached Prayagraj in 15 hours. Dr Amitabh Kumar, a doctor who accompanied his brothers family from Bhopal to Prayagraj had to park his vehicle outside Shankargarh railway station of Prayagraj due to the traffic jam and take Kumbh Mela special train to Naini (Prayagraj), which took 3.5 hours to reach Naini compared to the normal running town of maximum one hour taken by other trains. The traffic jams havent just been caused in Rewa district, but also in some other districts, lying on MPs route to Prayagraj, including Jabalpur, Seoni, Katni, Maihar and Satna. In Katni district, visuals of police sub-inspector Rahul Pandey, announced a problematic traffic situation over a public announcement system in Rewa district, appealed Mahakumbh-bound pilgrims to rethink and postpone their visit. Keeping in mind the traffic jams 300 km away, I appeal to all those pilgrims on their way to Prayagraj in various vehicles to rethink their travel plan and postpone their visit for some days. Please enjoy your stay in tourist places elsewhere in MP and then re-plan your visit to Prayagraj some days later, Pandey was seen appealing in a viral video.
Madhya Pradesh bats for ease of doing business, competitive cost to woo investors worldwide
Madhya Pradesh is rolling out over 20 new policies, including updates to existing ones, to attract global investors in sectors like semiconductor, drone technology, and gaming. The state is focusing on ease of doing business, financial incentives, and robust infrastructure to position itself as an investment hub. A two-day investors summit will be held in Bhopal in February 2025.
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MP CM Urges Pilgrims to Avoid Travel For Some Days to Prayagraj Due to Heavy Traffic
BHOPAL : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav requested pilgrims heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh to wait a few days more so that the current situation will improve. This comes after massive traffic jams in several districts of the state. Over the past few days, roads in Jabalpur, Seoni, Katni, Maihar, Satna, and Rewa have been packed with vehicles carrying devotees to the Maha Kumbh. Speaking to the media on Monday, February 10, 2025, Yadav said, There is a lot of traffic pressure near Prayagraj, especially in areas around Rewa. Many people are coming from different states. I request everyone to delay their journey for a couple of days. He said that due to overcrowding, managing the Maha Kumbh has become challenging. The Madhya Pradesh government is in constant touch with authorities in Prayagraj to handle the situation. We are lucky to have so many pilgrims traveling for the Maha Kumbh, but their safety is our top priority, Yadav added. He assured that food, water, and other essential services have been arranged along the travel routes, with help from social organizations. The Chief Minister also advised pilgrims to check Google Maps before starting their journey. But if there are traffic issues, please stop at a safe place and wait, he urged. Worlds Biggest Traffic Jam: Pilgrims Stuck for Hours on Their Way to Maha Kumbh Ahead of President Murmus's reaching, on Sunday a massive traffic jam, stretching 200-300 km, caused chaos in Madhya Pradesh as thousands of pilgrims traveled to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock brought vehicles to a complete stop, leaving people stranded for hours. The heavy rush of devotees also created problems in Prayagraj. By 6 p.m. on Sunday, more than 1.42 crore people had taken a holy dip in the Ganga and Sangam. In total, over 42 crore pilgrims have already bathed at the fair. The huge crowd led to overcrowding, forcing railway officials to shut down Prayagraj Sangam railway station. Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13, is the worlds largest religious gathering which will go on Mahashivratri on February 26. So far, more than 44 crore devotees have taken a dip at the Triveni Sangam. On February 10 alone, by 10 am, about 63 lakh people had performed the holy bath. With over 1.44 crore devotees visiting daily, managing the crowd has become a big challenge for authorities.
Madhya Pradesh Readies for Global Investor Summit to Boost Startups
BHOPAL : Madhya Pradesh is getting ready to host the Global Investor Summit (GIS) in Bhopal on February 24 and 25. Preparations are in full swing for the big event. The state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is becoming a major hub for startups, following Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for industrial growth and job creation. The government is focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities to support young business minds. Madhya Pradesh wanted to make a center for startups and innovation. Our goal is to provide young entrepreneurs with a supportive environment and resources to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Investors and business leaders from different countries will attend, helping local startups connect with global technologies and innovations, said CM Yadav. He also said that startups will play a key role in boosting the states economy and creating jobs for young people. We are offering financial support, strong policies, and modern infrastructure to help startups grow. Our government is taking solid steps to encourage innovation and support young entrepreneurs, he added. The 'MP Startup Policy and Implementation Scheme' is in place to provide financial aid, infrastructure, and policy support. Under this scheme, startups can receive up to 18% of their total investment, with a maximum limit of 18 lakh. This financial help is given in different stages, and up to four stages are eligible for assistance. The policy also includes incentives, training programs, and infrastructure support. To further support startups, the government has removed experience and turnover requirements for government tenders. Startups are also exempt from earnest money deposits, license fees, and permit costs. Additionally, they get priority in government projects for two years. CM Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh has plenty of power, water, and natural resources, making it a great place for investors. Its strong connectivity with major industrial corridors ensures smooth transportation, helping businesses expand easily. According to an official release, Madhya Pradesh is known as the Heart of India and has more than 300 industrial parks. With a population of over 80 million, the state is rich in talent. It has 1,287 industrial training institutes, 1,373 colleges, and top institutions like IIT and IIM, producing thousands of skilled graduates every year. Special programs are also being conducted in schools and colleges to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The CM shared that over 4,900 recognized startups are currently operating in Madhya Pradesh. Special industrial parks have been set up for IT, semiconductors, textiles, automobiles, and solar energy to create a startup-friendly environment. The government aims to double the number of startups registered under Startup India and boost agricultural and food startups by 200%. Currently, 72 incubators are functioning in the state, with a focus on expanding product-based startups. This strong government push is helping Madhya Pradesh move toward becoming one of Indias top startup hubs.
Madhya Pradesh The Kumbh of Investment Opportunities
BHOPAL, Feb 9: Madhya Pradesh is luring investments by showcasing its thriving economy, world-class infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and exclusive incentive programmes that make it a prime destination for investment opportunities. Strong commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and investment opportunities essentially make the state the Kumbh of growth and development. It is rapidly emerging as a key hub for sectors such as tourism, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, mining, dairy, and food processing, according to the state governments investment pitch. Madhya Pradesh will [] The post Madhya Pradesh The Kumbh of Investment Opportunities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kejriwal's 'Haryana poisoning Yamuna remark' costed AAP 5 to 7 seats, says Manohar Lal Khattar
BHOPAL: Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar remarked that if Arvind Kejriwal had not made the 'Haryana poisoning Yamuna water to Delhi' remark, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would have won 5-7 more seats in the Delhi assembly polls. BJP trounced AAP by 48-22 seats, to make a return to power in Delhi after 27 years. Khattar talking to journalists in Bhopal said, Water disputes exist between various states, but Kejriwal has made it a habit of blaming others if he is unable to fulfil his commitments. I still remember him having made a challenging statement in the past that if river Yamuna wasnt cleaned, he would not contest the polls in 2025. He subsequently made the false statement of Haryana poisoning Yamuna water, but that statement turned dear to him, Khattar added. More than 40 per cent of Delhis population hail from Haryana. The statement did not go down well with the people from Haryana and Delhi as well and it ultimately costed the AAP and Kejriwal 5 to 7 seats, he also said. Water for Delhi comes from Palla in Haryana. Water quality at Palla was found up to the mark by Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Pollution Control Board. The water quality changes after Wazirabad and subsequently at ISBT and ITO, he claimed. He also added that the water quality turns very poor when the river enters Haryana again at Okhla.
MP CM Mohan Yadav enlists Rs 1.8 lakh cr investment ahead of investor meet
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav secured Rs 1.8 lakh crore of investments. His efforts involved visits to the UK, Germany, and Japan and regional industry conclaves. Investments focus on sectors such as health, education, semiconductors, and renewable energy. This will boost the state's economy and create numerous job opportunities ahead of the investors' summit in Bhopal.
Govt Has Taken Note Of Objections On US Treatment Of Indian Deportees: Khattar
Bhopal, Feb 9: Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the government has taken note of the objections raised by everyone over the manner in which illegal Indian immigrants were recently deported from the US. There has been an uproar over the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants by the US in handcuffs during their 40-hour flight onboard a military aircraft. The US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on February 5. India on Friday said [] The post Govt Has Taken Note Of Objections On US Treatment Of Indian Deportees: Khattar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madhya Pradesh woman sarpanch hands over powers to villager on Rs 500 stamp paper
BHOPAL: Perhaps a first-of-its-kind in the country, a woman sarpanch of a village in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, has handed over her rights and duties (as village sarpanch) to a man from the same village on a Rs 500 stamp paper. Acting in the matter, the chief executive officer of the Neemuch District Panchayat has issued a notice to the concerned sarpanch, seeking a reply by Sunday on why she shouldnt be deprived of the sarpanch post. A notice has also been issued to the village panchayat secretary, asking him to explain the circumstances under which the development took place. The incident happened in Daataa gram panchayat under Manasa block panchayat on January 24, but came to light, after the photo copy of the concerned contract between village sarpanch, Kailashi Bai Kachchava, and an individual, Suresh Garasiya, went viral over social media on Friday. The contract, from the date of signing, confers all rights and duties as village sarpanch, including those pertaining to PM Awas Yojana, MGNREG Scheme and watershed mission, will be handed over to Garasiya.
Madhya Pradesh emerging as textile, apparel hub
BHOPAL, Feb 8: Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a vibrant hub for the textile and garment industry, owing to its strategic local, rich agricultural base, robust infrastructure and investor-friendly policies. The state has been leveraging its cotton production, along with favourable policies, to emerge as a key player in the textile industry. Madhya Pradesh is the sixth largest cotton producer in India, producing about 18.01 lakh bales in 2023-2024, according to official data. 43 per cent of Indias organic [] The post Madhya Pradesh emerging as textile, apparel hub appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alert in J'khand after bird flu case at poultry farm
The Jharkhand government has sounded an alert after bird flu cases were reported at a veterinary college-based poultry farm in Ranchi. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has asked the state to take all measures to contain its spread. Around 150 Guinea fowls died over the past 20 days at the farm. The presence of H5N1, a type of avian influenza A virus, was confirmed in samples sent to the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal.
MP shocker: 11-year-old girl with multiple disabilities dies after being raped in Rajgarh
BHOPAL: A 11-year-old deaf and mute-mentally challenged girl who was allegedly abducted and raped in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh died at a government hospital in Bhopal on Friday late night after battling for life for four days. Six days into the investigation, Rajgarh district police are still searching for the accused. The case has brought to the fore the ugly face of the illegal caste panchayat, whose decision to conceal the crime is being blamed for delaying both police action and medical treatment of the hapless girl. The minor girl who lived with his grandmother and uncle in a hut in Narsinghgarh town of Rajgarh district was reportedly abducted from her sleep on February 1. After searching, her kin was only able to find her the following morning under a nearby tree. Despite visible bleeding, her grandmother and uncle did not report the incident to the police, instead, they attempted to treat the minor girl's wounds themselves, worsening her condition According to sources close to the investigation revealed that an illegal caste panchayat on February 2 decided to keep the horrific incident quiet. The girl's family even burned the clothes she was wearing at the time of the incident, claiming they were dirty. On February 3, however, some people from the same area noticed blood stains on the clothes and reported to the police. Subsequently, the police rushed to the spot and took the minor girl for a medical examination at a government hospital in Rajgarh district, which confirmed severe injuries to her private parts due to sexual assault. While the police filed a case of abduction and rape under BNS sections, including provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act 2012, the girls family was reluctant to corporate to the investigation, claiming that some wild animal might have attacked and injured the girl. Following her critical health condition, the girl was transferred to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal on February 3. Doctors performed two surgeries to stabilize her, as her wounds had turned septic and spread infection. She received multiple blood transfusion and plasma therapy. Tragically, due to malnutrition (she weighed just 15 kg ) and a severely infected liver, her condition worsened leading to her death. During her hospitalisation in Bhopal, her relatives did not visit her and it was the Rajgarh police personnels, who served as her attendants. The hapless girl lost her father around four years back due to extreme alcoholism, after which her mother left the house and married someone else in Rajasthan. It was her grandmother, uncle and aunt, who subsequently looked after her, a police officer said. According to the Rajgarh district police superintendent Aditya Mishra, who is overseeing the investigation said, Our first priority is to track the accused, but owing to lack of cooperation by the girls family, the police are facing difficulties in getting clinching clues. Many people from Rajgarh, adjoining Dewas district and even some people living as far as Tamil Nadu have been questioned in the case, but success eludes multiple police teams. Were working hard in the case and will crack it shortly. Sources associated with the probe said that once the accused is apprehended, action will be taken under the POCSO Act against those responsible for delayed reporting of the crime.
12 lakh chicken deaths in Godavari districts; Ranikhet disease suspected
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Poultry farmers in the Godavari districts are on edge after the mysterious death of over 12 lakh chickens in recent days. It is suspected that the cause could be Ranikhet disease (Newcastle disease) or Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Officials from the Animal Husbandry Department have sent samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal to confirm the cause of the sudden and high volume of deaths. With more than two crore poultry birds in East Godavari district, the most affected areas are Undrajavaram and Peravali mandals, resulting in severe financial losses for farmers. To monitor the situation, the Animal Husbandry Department has formed expert panels, with two teams assigned to each mandal to inspect poultry farms. Speaking to TNIE, Srinivasa Rao, a senior officer from the Animal Husbandry Department in Rajamahendravaram, stated that samples from the deceased chickens were sent to NIHSAD three days ago. AP Poultry Fed initiates steps to overcome crisis The results are expected within three days. He noted that the mortality rate is higher in West Godavari and other regions and expressed concern that Ranikhet disease could be the cause, as it is more common during the winter season. Suspecting Ranikhet disease as the likely cause, AP Poultry Federation President KV Subba Rao told TNIE that poor sanitation in poultry farms and inadequate vaccination could have contributed to the spread of the disease. He added that meetings have been organised with poultry owners in Tanuku, Vijayawada, and other areas to raise awareness about disease prevention. The expert also highlighted that the Godavari belt, with 2.5 crore birds and 500 poultry owners, supports the livelihoods of approximately five lakh people. Subba Rao also pointed to farmers negligence in disposing of the dead chickens. Some have been found dumping the carcasses in canals or on streets, which may have contributed to the spread of the infection. To address this, the Federation is holding meetings to educate poultry farmers about biosecurity measures. Veterinary doctors have also been visiting farms to advise farmers on maintaining the health and hygiene of their chickens. Rao emphasised that there is no need to panic, as the AP Poultry Federation is working closely with veterinary professionals to manage the crisis.
Muslim man who wanted to marry a Hindu thrashed by right-wing members in Bhopal court
The couple were visiting a lawyer for marriage documentation
Muslim Man Thrashed In Bhopal Courtroom For Trying To Marry Hindu Woman
A man was allegedly brutally thrashed by members of a right wing organisation at a district court in Bhopal, when he arrived at the premises with a woman, from another faith, whom he wanted to marry.
Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand transforms women's rights, says Surekha Dangwal
DEHRADUN: UCC not only strengthens the socio-economic security of women and children but also fortifies the institution of marriage, said Prof. Surekha Dangwal, a member of the expert committee drafted the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand and Vice-Chancellor of Doon University. Speaking to TNIE , Mrs Dangwal said, The essence of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code is to establish equality by eliminating gender-based discrimination. There are many cases where women wasn't unaware of their husbands' second marriages, often hidden under the guise of religious customs. With the implementation of mandatory marriage registration, the potential for such deceit against women will be significantly reduced, she said adding, The UCC aims to curb the harmful practice of marrying off girls under the age of 18 in secrecy, allowing daughters to pursue higher education with confidence. She also shared her insights on the UCC, promoting equality within the social structure and ensuring economic security for the elderly. Under the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, upon an individual's death, equal property rights have been granted not only to the spouse and children but also to the parents. This ensures that the rights of elderly parents are also protected, she added. Saptapadi, secularism and the Uniform Civil Code: A pluralistic predicament Dangwal also addressed the implications for children born out of live-in relationships. Children born from live-in arrangements will have rights to their parents' acquired property just like those born through marriage, she explained adding. This will instill a sense of responsibility within live-in relationships, while also enriching the institution of marriage. Moreover, with clear guidelines in place, there will be a reduction in court cases. She further said that the Constitution of India allows two adult citizens to choose their partners according to their preferences. The Special Marriage Act already exists for this purpose, which also requires objections to be filed. She also said that to curb incidents of love jihad, conversion laws are already in place. Muslim man assaulted by Hindu outfits men in Bhopal court over interfaith marriage
Video: Interfaith couple attacked by Hindutva mob at Bhopal Court
A young interfaith couple was violently attacked by members of the extreme Hindu right wing at the Bhopal district court on Friday afternoon, February 7, where they had gone to legally register their marriage. According to the reports, the attack took place after court lawyers informed the right-wing Sanskrit Bachao group and its affiliates, disclosing 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 .
Muslim man assaulted by Hindu outfits men in Bhopal court over interfaith marriage
BHOPAL: A muslim man was brutally attacked by right-wing Hindu outfits, including VHP and Sanskriti Bachao Manch inside Bhopal district court premises on Friday, while he was there for a court marriage with his Brahmin Neighbour under the Special Marriage Act. A couple from the Pipariya area of Narmadapuram district had reportedly come to the Bhopal district court for the legal procedure when the incident happened. A video of the shocking incident shows the Muslim man lying on the ground, possibly in the court canteen, as he is kicked and beaten mercilessly. In another video clip, shot possibly by men from right-wing Hindu outfits, shows the man bleeding near his right eyebrow while being questioned aggressively. The attackers can be heard asking him, Why are you behind Hindu girls, tell us will you again indulge in Love Jihad? If you want to remain safe, marry a Muslim girl. In yet another video, the man can be seen verbally abused, even while the police escort him towards a vehicle to take him to the local MP Nagar police station. Chandrashekhar Tiwari, who represents the local outfit Sanskriti Bachao Manch, claimed that they had foiled the Muslim mans bid to marry the Hindu woman through trickery. He was indulging in Love Jihad, he had tricked the Hindu woman by chatting through a fake ID and then forced her into an illicit relationship for marriage and subsequent religious conversion. Well seek action against him under the Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act. A lawyer who was accompanying the men from the Hindu outfits said that the Muslim man was trying to marry the Hindu woman based on a fake affidavit. The woman, who is the daughter of a Hindu priest, has been tricked by the Muslim man to marry him for the sole purpose of religious conversion via Love Jihad. Before asking us about the assault on that man, ask him why he had brought the daughter of the Hindu priest with him for religious conversion through Love Jihad. Assistant Commissioner of Police (MP Nagar) Akshay Chaudhary said, The police were informed by some advocates about a man and a woman from different religions coming to the court for marriage. We are recording the statements of the interfaith couple, and based on their account, appropriate action will be taken.
Viral video shows interfaith couple targeted at Bhopal court, man assaulted
Bhopal: An interfaith couple visiting a Bhopal court to register their marriage was allegedly targeted by members of right-wing groups. The attackers assaulted the man and accused him of love jihad. The incident, which took place in a crowded courtroom, was caught on video and has since circulated widely online Friday. According to police officials, []
MP: No claimant for 52 kg of gold, Rs 11 crore cash, seized in abandoned car
The seizure was made when the Lokayutka police was raiding the houses and offices of Sharma at different places in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal
38 arrested for attacking cops in Faridkot
According to information, more than 100 residents of Chandbhan village of Faridkot had blocked a road during their protest over some issue related to public works in the village. The police claimed that village sarpanch Amandeep Kaur and her husband Kuldeep Singh were leading the protest.
IAFs Mirage aircraft crashes near Shivpuri in MP
BHOPAL, Feb 6: A Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in a field near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, an official said. The aircraft was on a routine training sortie, the official said, adding both the pilot ejected safely. (Agencies) The post IAFs Mirage aircraft crashes near Shivpuri in MP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madhya Pradesh tops in getting help to poor prisoners for bail, fines: CM Yadav
BHOPAL : Madhya Pradesh comes up as the top state in India in providing financial help to poor prisoners for bail and fines, the state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a meeting with Jail Department officials at his residence, Samatva Bhavan, in Bhopal. During the review meeting on Wednesday night, CM Yadav said that under this initiative, prisoners from economically weaker backgrounds receive up to Rs.25,000 to pay their fines. So far, Madhya Pradesh has approved Rs6,43,517 to help 31 prisoners with bail and fines, making it the first state in India to take such a step, according to an official release. The CM also pointed out that Madhya Pradesh is leading in implementing Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). This law needs jail superintendents to apply for bail on behalf of prisoners who have completed half or one-third of their sentence. As of now, 78 cases have been sent to court under this provision, leading to the release of 46 prisoners. Chief Minister Yadav also said that the Jail Department for this achievement and directed officials to strengthen prison security. He also urged them to focus on the rehabilitation of inmates through educational and moral programs. E-Prison System and Jail Reforms Officials informed the Chief Minister that the E-Prison Management System is now active in all jails across the state, keeping prisoner records updated. So far, the system has recorded 13,17,303 prisoner admissions, including older data, and details of more than 1,31,000 prisoners have been uploaded to the Interoperable Criminal Justice System.. Since the implementation of new criminal laws on July 1, 2024, a total of 48,139 prisoners have been registered under the E-Prison system. To further improve the jail system, officials proposed granting early release to well-behaved prisoners every year on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (November 15). CM Yadav approved this proposal, stating that prisoners with good behavior should be given special remission on this day. The Chief Minister also said the need to expand open prisons, which provide inmates with a sense of freedom. He said,jails should not just be places for punishment but also centers for reformation and rehabilitation. To help prisoners reintegrate into society, CM Yadav called for skill development programs, yoga, spiritual education, and counseling sessions in prisons. He also urged social and religious organizations to participate in these efforts, so that that inmates can live a dignified life after their release.
More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno
BHOPAL: In a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday. Earlier, MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav released two female cubs, including Aasha, the Namibian mother of three cubs and South African female Dheera into the wild at the KNP in Sheopur district of states Gwalior-Chambal region. The development came after South African female Veera gave birth to two healthy cubs at the same national park which has been the home to African cheetahs since September 2022. The five cheetahs released will join the South African male coalition Agni and Vayu who were released from the big enclosures into the free ranging forests in December 2024. We are feeling happy after releasing the female cheetahs and three cubs in the open jungles of Kuno. The jungle will be inhabited by these cheetahs and Palpur-Kuno will get a new identity in the tourism sector, said the CM.
After bird flu outbreak, Maharashtra village and areas around it declared 'alert zone'
CHANDRAPUR: The Chandrapur district administration in Maharashtra has declared Mangli village and areas falling within a radius of 10km from it as an 'alert zone' to prevent the spread of bird flu, official sources said on Tuesday. The collector and chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday issued an order in this regard, outlining steps to prevent the spread of bird flu, they said. According to the sources, after the death of poultry birds in Mangli village under Brahmapuri tehsil on January 25, samples were collected by the Animal Husbandry Department and sent to the State Level Animal Disease Investigation Laboratory and Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Pune and Bhopal, respectively. The samples came positive for bird flu (avian influenza H5N1). After receiving of reports, the Chandrapur collector and chairman of the DDMA declared Mangli village and areas within a radius of 10km from it as an 'alert zone' to prevent the spread of the disease. In the zone, the action of killing the affected birds will be done immediately through the Poultry Bird Rapid Response Team at Mangli, Gevarlachak and Junonatoli using scientific methods to prevent the spread of the infection, they said. Also, the dead poultry birds will be disposed of as per guidelines and the remaining animal feed and eggs will be destroyed. Movement of vehicles has been prohibited in the affected area, The movement of live and dead hen, eggs, chicken, bird feed, ancillary materials and equipment have been prohibited in the zone. Instructions have been given to disinfect the entrance and premises of the affected poultry farms with sodium hypochlorite or potassium permanganate. Poultry and chicken shops will remain closed within a radius of 5km of the affected area, said the sources.
The 7900 top performing students of Madhya Pradesh in the 12 th standard in session 2023-24 have been gifted scooters by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 5 th February 2025. He distributed the keys to the students at the event organized at Kushabhau Thackeray Convention Center in the capital city Bhopal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) This comes under the Mukhyamantri Scooty Yojanaof the Madhya Pradesh Government. According to the Education Department, under the scheme free e-scooters were to be distributed to the 7,900 students who scored the highest marks in any faculty of government schools in the academic session 2023-24. The students have been eagerly waiting for the scheme ever since the results came out. The students were given the option to take electric scooters or petrol run scooters. If the student chooses to buys e-scooter, then he was given 1,20,000 and if he chooses to buy petrol scooters he was given 90,000. Today, 10students were given the keys at the event. The amount according to their choice was already deposited in their accounts. The beneficiaries of the scheme include the students who secured first position scoring highest marks in the 12 th board examination studying in Higher Secondary Schools run by the state government. At the event, along with the Chief minister, State Education minister Uday Pratap Singh and Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah were also present. In the session 2022-23, 7778 students were provided with the money to buy scooters. Out of this, 2760 students were given 1,25,000 rupees to buy e-scooters, while the rest of them received 90,000-1,00,000 rupees to buy petrol run scooters.
Rs 11 Crore Cash, 52 Kg Gold: Madhya Pradesh's 'Golden Mystery' Unsolved
Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal is at the centre of one of the most sensational corruption cases in recent history. The discovery of 52 kilograms of gold and Rs 11 crore in cash from an abandoned car has raised a simple question: Who does it belong to?
2 cheetah cubs born in Kuno, count rises to 26
BHOPAL: Two more cheetah cubs have been born in Kuno National Park (KNP), located in Madhya Pradeshs Sheopur district. This is the first home of African cheetahs in India. Five-year-old South African cheetah Veera gave birth to two healthy cubs on Tuesday, taking the cheetah population at KNP to 26 14 cubs and 12 adults. The development came just a day before CM Mohan Yadav is scheduled to release more cheetahs out of the enclosures into the free-ranging forests at KNP to join the SA male coalition Vayu and Agni, who was released in the forests in December 2024. Sharing the information along with videos of the cubs on X, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, posted, With the start of Basant season, unending joy and excitement fill the air of Kuno as we welcome the arrival of two new cheetah cubs at the KNP. Aged about 5 years, the cheetah Veera brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, has given birth to two cubs today, and we celebrate the hope and future they bring
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Tiger, wild boar turn friends after falling into well in land of 'Jungle Book'
BHOPAL: The fear of being drowned in a well led a tigress and its potential prey, a wild boar, to turn friends for survival, before being rescued in Madhya Pradeshs Seoni district. The rare sight which was captured on camera took place on Tuesday in the states Pench Tiger Reserve which is also famous as the inspiration for the Jungle Book. It was at around 8.30 am that the sub-adult tigress and the wild boar it was chasing fell into a well in Hardua village (on the boundary of Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) and South Seoni territorial forests) in Seoni district. On being alerted, a rescue team headed by PTRs veterinary doctor Dr Akhilesh Mishra rushed to the site and started the rescue operations. The option of tranquilizing the three-year-old tigress before its rescue wasnt viable, as it could have led to the drowning of the big cat once it turned unconscious. Subsequently, a cot was lowered into the well, making the tigress (which had become tired while swimming to save its life in the well) sit on it for comfort. Seeing the tiger perched on the cot, the potential prey wild boar took support on the tigresss back for some time, before a big cage was sent into the well followed by the rescue of the tigress and the wild boar one after another, using a hydraulic crane. The entire operation of rescuing the tigress and wild boar one after another spanned around three hours. The rescue started at around 9.30 am and successfully ended at around 12.30 pm, PTRs deputy director Rajnish Kumar Singh told The New Indian Express . Around 60 rescuers were involved in the operation to save the two wild animals. Madhya Pradesh's Chief Wildlife Conservator directed that the tiger be released in the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary under the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve of Sagar district, Singh added.
Two more cheetah cubs born in MP's Kuno National Park, total number now 26
BHOPAL: Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradeshs Sheopur district the first home of African cheetahs in India has been blessed with the birth of two more cheetah cubs. Five-year-old South African cheetah Veera gave birth to two healthy cubs on Tuesday, taking the total number of cheetahs at the KNP to 26, including 14 cubs and 12 adults. The development came just a day before the states CM Dr Mohan Yadav is scheduled to release more cheetahs out of their enclosures into the free ranging forests at KNP to join Vayu and Agni who were released in the forests in December 2024. Sharing the information along with videos of the newly born twin cubs on social media platform X, the Union minister for environment, forest and climate change Bhupender Yadav, posted, With the start of Basant season, unending joy and excitement fill the air of Kuno as we welcome the arrival of two new cheetah cubs at the KNP. Aged about 5 years, the cheetah Veera brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, has given birth to two cubs today and we celebrate the hope and future they bring. Congratulations to all who cherish this beautiful moment and especially to the team of officers, vets and field staff who are working tirelessly day and night for Project Cheetah. The total number of cheetahs, including cubs, is now 26. Expressing joy over the birth of the two cubs, MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav posted on X, 2 cheetah cubs entered the Jungle Book of MPIm very happy to share this information that the number of cheetahs is constantly increasing in MP. Congratulations to all the officers, doctors and field staff associated with the project; as a result of their tireless hard work, today MP is also known as the land of cheetahs. Veera, which gave birth to the two cubs, is known to have an adventurous nature. While being in the free ranging forests of KNP last summer, it had strayed out of the KNP boundaries into the adjoining Gwalior district after travelling through the villages and jungles of Morena district. In May 2024, Veera had attacked a herd of goats, taking down three in front of a shepherd. The birth of the two healthy cheetah cubs to Veera took place nearly three months after two newborn cubs of another SA cheetah Nirva were found dead in a mutilated state in one of the enclosures. More than seven decades after the fastest moving animal on earth became extinct in the Indian wild due to rampant poaching, eight semi-adult and adult cheetahs from Namibia were reintroduced at the KNP in MPs Sheopur district on September 17, 2022. Five months later in February 2023, the first batch of 12 cheetahs flown from South Africa under the same inter-continental cheetah translocation project were introduced at KNP. Out of those 20 semi-adult and adult African cheetahs, eight have died due to multiple reasons.
Bhopal District Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh prohibited begging under section 163 (2) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita
11-year-old hearing-speech impaired, mentally challenged girl raped in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL:An eleven-year-old hearing and speech-impaired mentally challenged girl was abducted and allegedly raped by an unidentified accused. The girl is an orphan and was living with her 80-year-old grandmother and middle-aged uncle in a hut in Narsinghgarh town. She went missing from the hut late on Sunday night and was allegedly raped in the adjoining jungles in Narsinghgarh area of central Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh district. She was found by her kin in the neighbouring jungles (located behind the PWD guest house) on Sunday morning, but the family initially didnt report the matter to the police. The local police came to know about the incident on Monday afternoon from those living in the neighbourhood of the girl's family. The police team rushed to the spot and took the girl for medical examination at a government hospital in Rajgarh district, but the doctors referred her to Hamidia Government Hospital in neighbouring Bhopal after noticing her condition. According to Deputy Inspector General of police (DIG-Bhopal Range) OP Tripathi, the medical examination of the girl has revealed injuries in her privates, which is indicative of possible sexual assault. A case of rape has already been registered under provisions of the BNS, besides provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act 2012. The girl is under continuous care of doctors at Bhopals Hamidia Hospital. Multiple teams have been constituted by the Rajgarh district police superintendent Aditya Mishra to crack the case. However, the girl being hearing and speech impaired and mentally challenged is not being able to respond even to sign language experts.
