E-rickshaws banned from ferrying school children in Bhopal from Monday
BHOPAL: Use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children has been banned due to safety reasons in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal from Monday. The Bhopal district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh has ordered the ban of E-rickshaws for transport of school children, considering the vehicle not safe for children. The decision was taken based on the discussions held at the recent meeting for streamlining and ensuring safe road traffic in the MP capital. The meeting chaired on Friday by the Bhopal MP and ex-mayor Alok Sharma and attended among others by the higher ups of the district administration and the police commissionerate, had found battery powered E-rickshaws unsafe for school children. After the meeting, the district collector issued the order, banning the use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children. The order will come into effect from Monday and the school education department with the help of district administration and police will ensure that its duly followed. According to Bhopal police sources, around 12,500 E-rickshaws are currently registered in Bhopal. Though these battery powered vehicles arent attached with schools officially, many parents are using them to send their wards to school. Fortunately, there hasnt been any accident with school children travelling by E-rickshaw so far, but keeping in mind its lightweight amid the fast traffic in the city, safety is a big concern for school children going to school by the battery powered vehicle, a Bhopal police officer told the TNIE . In some cases, it has also been found that untrained and teenaged drivers are driving the E-rickshaws and that too at high speed, which makes the vehicle more unsafe, particularly when being used to ferry children, sources added.
Chhattisgarh government enacts Jan Vishwas Bill, amends 163 provisions across eight Acts
RAIPUR: In a resolute move, the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh passed Jan Vishwas Bill in the Assembly marking a significant step towards ease of living and doing business in the State. With a focus to lessen non-essential legal burdens and encouraging voluntary compliance, Chhattisgarh becomes only the second State in the country to pass the Bill that replaces criminal penalties with fines for minor violations. The new Act will aim to decriminalise minor technical violations by citizens and business owners -- many of which stemmed from outdated British-era laws. Touted as a historic reform, the bill intended towards securing trust-based governance prioritising transparency with accountability between the government and its citizens and trade. In a paradigm shift, the State in one attempt, has eased the burden of the judicial system by cutting down on avoidable litigation, while sparing citizens from facing criminal proceedings for minor lapses. As many as 163 provisions across eight Acts were amended and decriminalised as part of doing away with the colonial legacy. It will also check corruption and needless harassment, a government spokesperson told this newspaper. Some of the Acts to be amended through the bill include Urban Administration Department laws, Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Act, Society Registration Act, Chhattisgarh Industrial Relations Act, Chhattisgarh Excise Act, and the Chhattisgarh Cooperative Society Act. On the lines of the Indian Judicial Code brought under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Chhattisgarh has now become the second state after Madhya Pradesh to pass the Jan Vishwas Bill. Its an important step towards achieving the goals based on the Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat theme, said Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh chief minister. The government asserted that the focus is to make employment and business easier in the state as well as to protect traders and common citizens from judicial litigation in non-criminal category cases. The initiative will create a smooth business and responsible environment as the new enactment will be helpful in replacing the fear of criminal litigation with fines for minor violations, while the strict penalties for grave violations will still be retained. The State government ahead of the passing of the bill, had secured crucial feedback from legal experts,representatives ofindustrial groups, business houses, officials and other stakeholders.
MP villagers attack forest officers during action against encroachers
Katni: A team of forest personnel were attacked by villagers while dealing with encroachers on forest land in Madhya Pradeshs Katni district, police said on Sunday. Two deputy rangers and three forest guards were injured in the attack that occurred in Biharia village under the Dhimarkheda forest range, about 80 km from the district headquarters, 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 govt student injured after ceiling slab falls during class
Bhopal: A class X student of a government-run PM SHRI school for girls in Madhya Pradeshs capital Bhopal, was injured after plaster from the ceiling fell, an official said on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday in PM SHRI Maharani Laxmibai Girls School located in Barkheda, District Education Officer N K Ahirwar told PTI. 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 .
Class X student injured as ceiling plaster falls in PM SHRI girls school in Bhopal
Bhopal: A class X student of a government-run PM SHRI school for girls in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal was injured after plaster from the ceiling fell, an official said on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday in PM SHRI Maharani Laxmibai Girls School located in Barkheda, District Education Officer N K Ahirwar told PTI. 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: Uma Plans To End Sanyas In Electoral Politics In 2029, Keen To Contest In Next LS polls
The former chief minister turned 63 in May this year. I may contest in the coming elections, she said. She had successfully contested the 1999 LS elections from Bhopal. She became chief minister in Madhya Pradesh in 2003 after BJP returned to power in the state in the Assembly elections then
Illegal betting apps case: ED summons Google, Meta officials to depose before it on Monday
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned representatives of tech giants Meta and Google as part of its investigation into illegal betting apps case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and asked them to depose before it here for recording their statement on Monday, official sources said on Saturday. The two companies are yet to give their response on the development either through a public statement or to the agency. The ED has been probing multiple online platforms hosting illegal betting and gambling links, including instances of advertisements placed for them on various Internet-based social media outlets and app stores. According to the agency sources, the representatives of the tech giants have asked to depose before it to make the investigators understand how such illegal platforms are able to place advertisements on their social media and communication links. Notably, even a few celebrities from the field of sports and cinema are also under the EDs scanner in these cases, as some of them are already questioned and a few others are also expected to be summoned by the agency soon, the sources said. Earlier, the ED in official statements had alleged that illegal online betting and gambling platforms were cheating innocent people of their hard-earned money and also laundering and evading taxes worth crores of rupees. The agency has been examining financial and operational activities of dabba trading apps involved in illegal trading and betting platforms, namely VMoney, VM Trading, Standard Trades Ltd, IBull Capital Ltd, LotusBook, 11Starss, and GameBetLeague. Online betting platforms operated through white-label apps and ADMIN rights exchanged on a profit-sharing basis, a senior ED official said, adding: Hawala operators and fund handlers identified, with digital and financial records, are also being examined. The official said the ED initiated its case under provisions of the PMLA on the basis of the FIR registered at Lasudia Police Station in Madhya Pradeshs Indore on January 9 this year, invoking various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (formerly IPC). In its investigation so far the ED has found that Vishal Agnihotri, the beneficial owner of VMoney and 11Starss, acquired ADMIN rights of the LotusBook betting platform on a 5 percent profit-sharing arrangement. He subsequently transferred these rights to Dhaval Devraj Jain, retaining 0.125 per cent profit while Jain held 4.875 per cent, the official said. He said, Dhaval Jain, along with his associate John States alias Pandey, developed a white-label betting platform and supplied it to Vishal Agnihotri for running 11Starss.in and one person named Mayur Padya alias Padya, a hawala operator, handled cash-based fund transfers and payments for the betting operations.
Madhya Pradesh BJP functionary found murdered in his home
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, Shyamlal Dhakad, a 45-year-old BJP functionary and vice-president of the Budha Mandal unit, was discovered murdered at his residence. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation, forming multiple teams and questioning suspects to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death. Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora has called for swift action in response to this crime.
The Consul General of India in Barcelona lauds CM Mohan Yadav`s visit
Consul General of India in Barcelona, Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, lauded Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadavs recent visit to Spain, calling it highly energetic and productive. Yadavs swift MoU with Submer, focus on cold storage, and vision for Catalonia collaboration mark the beginning of deeper India-Spain economic ties.
Mohammed Shami Included In Bengal's Probables List For Upcoming Domestic Season
Indian Premier League: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal's 50-man probables list for the upcoming 2025-26 domestic season after being left out of India's squad for the ongoing tour of England due to injury concerns. The 34-year-old has not played any competitive cricket since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, where he represented Sunrisers Hyderabad but was far from his level best and his last outing for India was in the 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign, where he was tied with Varun Chakaravarthy as the sides highest wicket-taker, with joint nine scalps to their names. Shamis injury concerns first arose after Indias 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, where he ended as the tournaments highest wicket-taker with 24 dismissals, as he underwent ankle surgery. Shami marked a successful return to competitive cricket, leading Bengal to an 11-run victory against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. Shami took seven wickets in the match and scored a crucial 37 runs, proving instrumental in Bengal's win. The 34-year-old made a successful international return when featuring in the four white-ball fixtures for India against England in 2024. Shami was not selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series squad after chief selector Ajit Agarkar cleared the air by stating that he was not fit for the series, leaving a big void in Indias fast bowling scheme of things in England. Shamis last Test was the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in June 2023 and he hasnt had a chance to play Tests again. The 34-year-old made a successful international return when featuring in the four white-ball fixtures for India against England in 2024. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Abhimanyu Easwaran, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Shahbaz Ahmed and Abishek Porel are a few of the names in the 50-man probables list released by Bengal. Article Source: IANS
Teen Boy Sodomised, Forced Into Oral Sex On Indore School Campus
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly sodomised by two teenagers who forced him into oral sex on the campus of a school in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, police said on Saturday.
Madhya Pradesh Pre-Agriculture Test 2025 Admit Cards Now Available
The Madhya Pradesh Examination Board has officially released the admit cards for the Pre-Agriculture Test 2025. Eligible candidates can easily download their hall tickets from the official website. The test is set to occur on July 26, with two shifts scheduled throughout the day. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to access the admit card and additional details regarding the examination. Don't miss out on this important opportunity; ensure you have your admit card ready for the test!
BJP Leader Murdered In Madhya Pradesh Town
He was sleeping in a room built in the terrace of the house when he was attacked by the assailants: Police
Politicians, poets, journalists never retire: Former MP CM Uma Bharti on RSS chiefs 75-year remark
BHOPAL: Nine days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats step aside at the age of 75 years remark, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and ex-union minister Uma Bharti said that politicians, doctors, lawyers, poets, and journalists never retire from public service. Speaking to journalists in Bhopal, the 66-year-old saffron-clad leader, one of the prominent female faces of the Ayodhya Ram Temple movement, said such individuals continue to serve as long as they are called upon to do so. However, she clarified that she will not be able to comment on the RSS chiefs recent statement, in which Bhagwat had recalled about late RSS leader Moropant Pingles statement about retiring at the age of 75. I cannot comment on the statement of the sarsanghchalak. First of all, I am not a member of his traditional organisation but I am a follower of that ideology. I cannot comment on his statement. But I believe that teachers, lawyers, doctors, artists, poets and journalists never retire. They have to do public service as long as it is needed. A guru has to impart knowledge, while a doctor has to feel the pulse. Even on a pyre, if someone pleads for help, a leader has to be alive. She said the knowledge of a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer, a journalist, a writer, a musician is like the knowledge of a mother. Even if a mother becomes 80 years old, she will still love you. She will not say I have retired, so I will not give you roti. A person can serve society for a lifetime even after retirement and no one retires from such a thing, Bharti said. Time to step aside: Mohan Bhagwats retirement remark triggers buzz as PM Modi nears 75 Bharti, who did not contest the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections citing health reasons, was asked by journalists what her position would be if the BJP offered her a ticket. The former Jhansi and Khajuraho MP said she was ready to contest, as she had not retired from politics. In remarks that could spark political controversy in the BJP-ruled state, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti - who led the saffron party to power in 2003 after a decade - said her family members had been harassed for many years in the past. The harassment of my family started from 1990 to 1992, cases of robbery and dacoity were registered against my brothers which were not even robberies. She added that even during Digvijaya Singhs regime, a case of murder was registered. Harassment continued till Vyapam. Till date I have not been able to find out why my name came up in Vyayam (scam). She further said that from 2005 to 2013, from 1990 to 1992, her family members were harassed. I wont name any leaderI have told the time. Importantly, the years mentioned by Bharti had BJP governments in the state, including Sunder Lal Patwa (1990-92), Babulal Gaur and Shivraj Singh Chouhan (2005-2013). What kind of 'ghar-wapsi' is this for PM: Congress takes dig at Modi over Bhagwat's remarks
'Manipulation of facts': TMC hits back at PM Modi's remark on Bengalis at Durgapur rally
KOLKATA: In a strong rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modis remark that Bengalis are honoured wherever the BJP is, the Trinamool Congress on Friday said he was either lying or ignorant. Reacting to remark, in a post on X the Trinamool Congress said, The audacity to say this while standing on Bengals soil. Bengali-speaking citizens are being harassed, detained, jailed, and humiliated in Assam, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat ALL @BJP4India-RULED STATES. Either you're exceptionally good at lying, or dangerously ignorant! . @narendramodi says: , The audacity to say this while standing on Bengals soil. Bengali-speaking citizens are being harassed, detained, jailed, and humiliated in Assam, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) July 18, 2025 Earlier, in a bid to counter the Trinamool Congress allegation of harassment and torture of Bengali speaking people from West Bengal in different BJP-ruled states, Modi said, For BJP, Bengali identity is above all. But what is happening here? Trinamool is threatening West Bengal's own culture for its own sake. It is bringing in infiltrators, making fake identity cards. It has created an ecosystem, as a result, the country is being harmed, Bengal is being harmed. They have crossed all limits to appease Trinamool Congress leader and partys spokesperson Kunal Ghosh termed Modis speech as distortion of truth, application of lies, manipulation of facts, attempts to mislead people. In a post on X, he wrote: Unemployment is rising under the central government's tenure, corruption, violence against women, and misgovernance in BJP-ruled states. Despite the central government's discrimination, Bengal is progressing under Mamata Banerjee's leadership; this is clear from the central government's report and NITI Aayog's report. Ghosh claimed that the BJP won't even reach 40 seats in 2026. : , , , , , , ; , Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) July 18, 2025 BJP respects Bengali 'ashmita,' says PM Modi at Bengal rally; accuses TMC of being 'barrier' to development of state
JAIPUR: The political temperature in Rajasthan has risen sharply after Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) MP Rajkumar Roat raised the demand for a separate Bhil Pradesh. Rajkumar Roat, MP from Banswara-Dungarpur and leader of the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP), recently released a controversial map demanding Bhil Pradesh. Following this, there was a political upheaval. BJP leader Rajendra Rathore, MP Mannalal Rawat, and State Minister Babulal Kharari levelled serious allegations like treason and sedition against Rajkumar Roat. In response, Roat accused Rathore of insulting tribal aspirations and misrepresenting constitutional norms. On Thursday, a massive rally and cultural conference was held at Mangarh Dham in Banswara as part of the Bhil Pradesh Sandesh Yatra, where BAP founder and Lok Sabha MP Rajkumar Roat reignited the long-standing demand for a separate Bhil Pradesh. Addressing a crowd of thousands, Roat called for the creation of a new tribal state by combining over 40 tribal-dominated districts across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Ahead of the event, Roat had already stirred political controversy by releasing a proposed Bhil Pradesh map on social media, an act that many see as a direct challenge to constitutional procedure. Roat frequently cites a historic episode from 1913, when over 1,500 tribal people were allegedly killed at Mangarh under British rule while demanding tribal rights under the leadership of social reformer Govind Guru. That incident is commemorated every year, and Thursdays rally marked yet another powerful remembrance of the sacrificethis time with a renewed political message. This years yatra, an annual event, was organised on an unprecedented scale, signalling BAPs intention to push the demand more aggressively, both on ground and in Parliament. The demand has sparked intense political reactions. Former Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan, BJPs Rajendra Rathore, condemned the call for Bhil Pradesh as treason, accusing Roat of promoting divisive politics. The statement triggered a sharp exchange between the two leaders on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Senior BJP leader Rajendra Rathore argued that the Bhil Pradesh demand violates the Constitution and national unity. Rathore directly questioned Roat's release of the proposed Bhil Pradesh map: Is it appropriate to consider yourself above the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the Constitution by releasing a state map without following the legislative or constitutional process? How can you bypass Parliament in such a serious matter? Rathore emphasised, Any slogan or campaign that seeks to divide the country or challenge its unity should not be accepted under any circumstances. Unfortunately, some people are promoting misleading and divisive narratives like Bhil Pradesh, ignoring constitutional spirit and national interest. He referenced the formation of Telangana in 2014 as a constitutionally sound example, backed by extensive debate and consensus. The Bhils are one of India's largest tribal communities, primarily found in western and central India. They form a significant population in parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the supporters of Bhil Pradesh argue that the cultural identity, dialects, traditions, and socio-economic conditions of the tribal-dominated areas are vastly different from the rest of their respective states, warranting the need for a separate state. Though the idea has been around for decades, it has largely remained on the margins of mainstream politics. However, the recent rise of the Bharat Adivasi Party and Rajkumar Roats vocal advocacy have given new momentum to the issue. In a sharp rebuttal, Rajkumar Roat reminded Rathore of his own legislative experience: You have always been known for your grasp of parliamentary procedure. I did not expect such an irresponsible statement from a politician of your stature. Roat took further strong objection to the term treason, saying, By using such language, you have insulted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayeewho created Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhandas well as your own colleague Nandlal Meenas father, who once advocated for Bhil Pradesh. Roat cited constitutional grounds for his demand: Our Constitution clearly provides for the formation of new states. Bhil Pradesh satisfies multiple criteriacultural and linguistic homogeneity, geographic contiguity, lack of equitable resource distribution, and underdevelopment. Concluding his response, Roat urged Rathore to revisit the Indian Constitution and the history of state formation: Such fact-less and baseless statements are unbecoming of a seasoned parliamentarian. I urge you to study the constitutional provisions on state reorganisation before making misleading public comments. Bhil Pradesh is not a demand raised on emotion aloneit is our right, our truth, and our constitutional resolution, Roat said. With both constitutional debates and tribal identity politics now in motion, the future of this demand will depend on how national parties, the judiciary, and civil society respond to the intensifying conversation.
BJP leader Shyamlal Dhakad murdered in his sleep at home in MP's Mandsaur district
BHOPAL: A ruling BJP leader, Shyamlal Dhakad, was allegedly murdered in his sleep at his house in western Madhya Pradeshs Mandsaur district on Friday. The incident came to light at around 9 a.m., when his son went to serve tea to Dhakad (45), who had slept the previous night in a room built on the terrace of their single-storeyed house. Dhakad, the vice president of BJPs Budha Mandal in the states deputy Chief Minister and four-time MLA Jagdish Devdas Malhargarh assembly constituency, was found lying dead on his bed, bleeding profusely from the head. Though the autopsy report is awaited, on-the-spot investigations strongly suggest that the unidentified assassin attacked Dhakad on the head with some sharp-edged weapon repeatedly, causing multiple wounds, which led to his death, Mandsaur district police superintendent Abhishek Anand told TNIE . Dhakad slept in the room built on the first-floor terrace daily. He was murdered in the same room. A shed was constructed by Dhakads family in the house premises. It seems that the unidentified assassin climbed to Dhakads room through that shed only, the SP of Mandsaur added. Multiple police teams have been constituted to search for vital clues that will help crack the gruesome killing. Dhakad had been an active BJP worker since 2021 and was currently the vice president of the partys Budha Mandal under the jurisdiction of Nahargarh police station in the Malhargarh assembly constituency.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has begun the application process for 13,089 Primary Teacher vacancies under PSTST 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online at esb.mp.gov.in till 6 August. The exam starts on 31 August in two shifts. Applicants must meet age and qualification criteria, including passing the MP TET and holding a valid D.El.Ed. degree.
On October 12, 2022, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and then CM Shivraj Chouhan introduced the Hindi medium MBBS course in Madhya Pradesh, marking it as a major step towards making medical education more inclusive for Hindi-speaking students. However, nearly three years later, the ambitious project seems to have failed to find any acceptance among Continue reading Madhya Pradesh Govt Spent 10 Crores On Hindi Medium MBBS, Books Found Using English Terms, Zero Students Appeared For Exams In Hindi The post Madhya Pradesh Govt Spent 10 Crores On Hindi Medium MBBS, Books Found Using English Terms, Zero Students Appeared For Exams In Hindi appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
The Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh has released the counselling schedule for NEET UG 2025. Registration starts on July 21 at dme.mponline.gov.in. Seat allotment will be based on NEET scores, preferences, and reservation norms. Candidates must follow the official timeline for smooth admission.
MPPGCL Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 346 Junior Engineer, Fireman and More Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company (MPPGCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 346 Junior Engineer, Fireman and More posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official MPPGCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 21-08-2025.
Land-for-jobs scam: Supreme Court refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Lalu Prasad Yadav
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay trial court proceedings against former Bihar chief minister and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in the CBI's land-for-jobs case. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh asked the Delhi High Court to expedite hearing on his plea for quashing of the CBI FIR. The top court also granted exemption from appearance to Yadav before trial court in the case. On May 29, the Delhi High Court said there were no compelling reason to stay the proceedings. The high court issued notice to the CBI on Yadav's plea for quashing of the agency FIR and posted the hearing on August 12. The case is related to Group D appointments made in the West Central Zone of the Indian Railways based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the railway minister between 2004 and 2009, allegedly in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the RJD supremo's family or associates.
Miss Universe Nagaland Kell Dawhuo set for Miss Universe India contest
KOHIMA, July 16: Reigning Miss Universe Nagaland 2025, Kell Dawhuo, is all set to represent the state at the national finals of Miss Universe India 2025, to be held at the National Stadium in Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of her departure, Kell highlighted the resilience of Naga women, stating, []
With Indore leading the way, multiple Madhya Pradesh cities shine at Swachh Survekshan awards
Bhopal, on the other hand, bagged the second place in the Swachh Shehar category
BHOPAL: A teacher of a government school has been taken into police custody in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district for allegedly tearing and burning the pictures of Bharat Mata and Hindu gods and goddesses. He is also accused of asking Hindu students to read the Quran and learn to offer Namaz. A case was registered under BNS Sections 298 and 351(3) -- which deal with defiling a place of worship or objects held sacred by a particular religious group and criminal intimidation -- at Ujjains Jharda police station on Wednesday, and the accused teacher Shaqil Mohammad Nagori was taken into custody by the police. The case was lodged on the complaint by Nagpura village resident Rohit Rathore, whose cousin Anurag Rathore studies in Class VI at the government secondary school in Nagpura, where the accused is one of the teachers. The complainant alleged that his cousin told him on Wednesday morning that the concerned teacher, Shaqil Mohammad Nagori, had torn and burnt pictures of Bharat Mata and Hindu gods and goddesses before school children on July 11. On reaching the school on Wednesday, I found a half-burnt picture of Bharat Mata in front of the school, the complaint alleged in the complaint. The complainant further alleged that his cousin and other Hindu students at the concerned government school have told him that the Muslim teacher often asks them to read the Quran and learn to offer Namaz. The school children told the complainant that the teacher had threatened to kill them if they made the matter (tearing and burning pictures of Bharat Mata, Hindu gods and goddesses) public. While confirming the development, additional SP (ASP-Ujjain) Mayur Khandelwal said, A case has been registered on the complaint and the concerned teacher has been taken into custody. Meanwhile, as per the latest reports, the concerned teacher has been suspended by the Ujjain district education officer, following the incident.
What is Kanwar Yatra, how did it begin? Lord Shiva gulped poison, then THIS happened...
During the Kanwar Yatra, the Shiva devotees take water from the holy Ganges River in Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in the state of Uttarakhand. They take water from Indore, Dewas and Shujalpur in Madhya Pradesh and Sultangunj and Pahleja Ghat in Bihar.
Supreme Court allows Madhya Pradesh HC to interview prospective civil judges
The Supreme Court permitted the Madhya Pradesh High Court to announce Civil Judge exam results. Seventy-seven candidates cleared the main exam. The High Court's re-exam order was deemed unconstitutional. A previous order restrained recruitment without three years of practice. Amended rules made practice compulsory. Litigation arose after candidates challenged eligibility. The Supreme Court heard an appeal against excluding candidates.
MP ADDET Result 2025 Out at esb.mp.gov.in Direct Link to Download Result
MP ADDET Result 2025: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board Result 2025 has been released on esb.mp.gov.in. Here is the direct Link to check your Animal Husbandry and Dairy Technology Diploma Entrance Test Results Online.
MP: 2-month-old dies, father injured in wall collapse
A two-month-old girl died and her father was injured when a wall of an under-construction house collapsed after heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.
Infant dies, father injured as house wall collapses after rains in MP
DHAR: A two-month-old girl died and her father was injured when a wall of an under-construction house collapsed after heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district in the wee hours of Thursday, police said. Construction was underway at the house located in Pithampur town, about 50 km from the district headquarters, local police station officer Om Prakash Ahir told reporters. A wall on the third floor of the structure weakened and collapsed at around 2 am following intermittent heavy rainfall, he said. A two-month-old girl was sleeping with her parents there. After the incident, the child and her father were rushed to a private hospital, where the infant, identified as Sakshi, was declared dead while her father Dashrath was undergoing treatment, the official said. The police registered a case and were investigating the incident, he added.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva sworn in as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva at a function in the Raj Bhawan in Bhopal.
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva sworn in as Chief Justice of MP High Court
Bhopal, Jul 17: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva took oath as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath of office to him at a function in the Raj Bhawan here. Justice Sachdeva, who was the acting chief justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court since May this year, has been appointed as the 29th CJ of the MP HC. The states chief secretary read out a notification issued by President [] The post Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva sworn in as Chief Justice of MP High Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three held in CBI drive against mule account network across seven States
As part of Operation Chakra-V, the agency searched multiple locations in Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Madhya Pradesh Plans to Cancel 355 ROB Designs
The move comes close on the heels of the safety concerns raised by the people and experts recently over designs of the two ROBs in the state.
Madhya Pradesh Priest Faces Social Boycott After Opposing Shifting Of Idol
In a disturbing incident from Jhalaria Peer village in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, a 65-year-old government-appointed priest and his family have been subjected to a brutal social boycott, allegedly orchestrated by local strongmen.
One Nation, Two Laws: Digvijaya Singhs social media post kicks up political row
BHOPAL: Rajya Sabha member and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh's Facebook post sparked a political row on Wednesday. Captioned Ek Desh Do Kanoon (One Nation, Two Laws), the post by the septuagenarian politician showed two pictures one where the Kanwar Yatra is blocking the road and the other where a cop is seen kicking men offering namaz on the road. The post pictorially questioned two sets of actions by authorities on the religious practices of different communities. The post triggered angry reactions from the ruling BJP. Slamming the senior Congress leader over the post, the MP cabinet minister, Vishwas Sarang, termed Singh as Maulana Digvijaya Singh. He only opposes Sanatan Dharma. He has not even spared the holy Kanwar Yatra. What else can be expected from a man (Singh) who has glorified anti-India Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, but questioned every operation of the Indian defence forces and never missed any opportunity to defame the Sanatan Dharma and Hindu sadhus. But mocking our festivals and holy Yatras through such social media posts will no longer be tolerated, he (Singh) needs to apologise, Sarang said. Former MP Congress MLA and ex-minister of the central Indian state, PC Sharma (who is considered close to the ex-CM), defended Singh. His post puts forward a simple point about the Constitution being equal for all. Issues during public events, whether it's Kanwar Yatra or namaz, should be resolved through dialogue, not by harassing citizens or letting scrap dealers damage vehicles in front of passive police, Sharma said. The post came three days after a case was registered against an Inter College teacher in Yogi Adityanath-ruled Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district for reciting a poem, parts of which reportedly referred to the ongoing Kanwar Yatras. The FIR was registered against Bareillys MGM Inter College teacher Rajneesh Gangwar on July 13, based on a complaint by a right-wing Hindu outfit, Kanwar Seva Samiti.
RAIPUR: A new research study has revealed alarming levels of land degradation and a sharp decline in forest cover in Chhattisgarhs Korba district, Indias largest coal and power-producing region. The findings underscore how the relentless expansion of coal mining, particularly open-cast operations, has drastically transformed the regions landscape, triggering severe ecological consequences. The scientists behind the study acknowledged that coal mining is critical to meeting India's rising energy needs, but stressed that this industrial growth has come at an enormous environmental cost in Korba. The district currently has 13 operational coal mines, with four more in the pipeline. Coal production in Korba is expected to peak at 180 million tonnes by 2025. Our study addressed the lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the scale of LULC (Land Use and Land Cover) changes caused by coal mining in the Korba region from 1995 to 2024. Simultaneously, an enduring existence of insufficient reclamation strategies remains in restoring degraded landscapes, said Dr Joystu Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Sant Gahira Guru University, Ambikapur. The study found that forest cover in Korba had declined dramatically. from 35.56 per cent in 1995 to just 14 per cent in 2024, alongside a significant increase in coal mining zones and wastelands. Prof Tarun Thakur from Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, said: The transformation of natural landscapes has led to severe implications for ecological services, reduced water retention, increased soil erosion and depleting biodiversity. The researchers documented widespread land degradation and habitat destruction, as forested and agricultural lands were converted into mining sites and urban settlements. Using remote sensing data and geospatial analysis, the study precisely quantified the scale of land degradation and evaluated environmental vulnerability through the Land Degradation Vulnerability Index (LDVI). Although reclamation activities such as plantations have been undertaken, the study revealed that these efforts have not been adequate to reverse the overall trend of environmental degradation. The researchers also highlighted the social impacts, stating that the negative effects of mining are particularly visible in the lives of those residing near mining zones in Korba, one of NITI Aayogs Aspirational Districts, with a tribal population exceeding 40 per cent. The study pointed out that globally, 23 per cent of land resources are affected by degradation. In India, this figure stands at 44 per cent, largely due to deforestation, excessive mining, rapid industrialisation, and unsustainable land use practices. The findings called for stronger environmental policies, more sustainable mining methods, and real action to strike a balance between Indias energy requirements and the preservation of its ecosystems. The multi-institutional study was carried out by researchers and scientists from the Department of Environmental Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Madhya Pradesh), Government Gramya Bharti College (Korba), Biodiversity Research Centre Taipei, National Taiwan Normal University, Sant Gahira Guru Sarguja Vishwavidyalaya (Chhattisgarh), and the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNB Garhwal University (Uttarakhand).
Madhya Pradesh's U-Turn On 90-Degree Bridge Blunder
After a public outcry over bizarrely angled designs - a bridge with two 90-degree turns in Indore and a flyover in Bhopal that looked more like an origami experiment - the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Madhya Pradesh government hit the brakes.
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, Pannalal Sen protested alleged inaction on land encroachment by wrapping himself in banana leaves during a public hearing. Sen claims a dharamshala was illegally built on government land, and his year-long complaints have been ignored. His silent act highlights citizen helplessness and administrative indifference towards public property encroachment.
1 Country, 2 Laws? Digvijaya Singh's Kanwar Yatra Post Sparks Row
Sharing two pictures - one where a Kanwar Yatra is blocking a road and the other where people are offering namaz - Congress MP and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh followed it up with a provocative question.
Wild elephant herd halts football training in Madhya Pradeshs Mini Brazil Vicharpur village
BHOPAL: The movement of wild elephants from adjoining Chhattisgarh has become a growing concern for authorities in Shahdol district of north-eastern Madhya Pradesh, with a recent incident forcing a pause in football training in Bicharpur village, widely known as the 'Mini Brazil' of Madhya Pradesh for its rich talent pool of footballers. The presence of a herd of four tuskers recently brought training at the villages main football ground to a halt for several days. Bicharpur, located just 4 km from Shahdol district headquarters, hosts daily training sessions for over 100 young footballers, aged between 5 and 18 years. It was perhaps for the first time ever that a herd of wild elephants from Chhattisgarh not only entered Bicharpur but stayed there for two long days at the forest departments plant nursery, which is just 400-500 metres from the main football ground of the village, NIS-certified state government coach Raees Ahmad told TNIE on Wednesday. With the Shahdol district collector asking us to ensure the safety of players in the wake of the elephant herd having stayed put in the forest departments nursery, we had to largely suspend the soccer practice at the main ground for 2-3 days, said Ahmad, who is widely credited with sparking the football revolution in the village. Over the past two decades, Bicharpur has produced 6070 footballers who have gone on to represent Madhya Pradesh in various competitions. One of Ahmads former students, Laxmi Sahees, now the soccer coach at the SAI Feeder Centre of the State Sports and Youth Welfare Department in Bicharpur, echoed his concerns. We are residents of the same village, never have we heard or seen wild elephants enter our village. But the presence of the four elephants in the plant nursery meant that the soccer practice of our talented bunch of children was largely affected. Already, every rainy season, our ground gets occupied by stray cattle. But we managed with them. However, the presence of elephants in the proximity put the brakes on football practice, Laxmi added. Currently, around 100 to 150 budding footballers train in different groups daily at the main ground. Of them, approximately 40 players aged between 14 and 18 are part of the local sports academy and are regarded as strong prospects for representing Madhya Pradesh at senior levels in the coming years. While the elephant herd disrupted training for 23 days, it also allegedly forced the elderly, women, and children of the village to remain indoors until the four tuskers left the village on 14 July. The villagers finally breathed a sigh of relief once the elephants moved out. According to informed sources, the elephants have now travelled around 2025 km towards the ShahdolAnuppur border and are believed to be returning to Chhattisgarh. Were coordinating with the state forest department to ensure the safety of people in villages through which the elephants are travelling. The residents of those villages are being regularly updated about the movement of elephants, and our round-the-clock patrol teams are ensuring that there is no human-elephant conflict, Shahdol district police superintendent Ramji Shrivastava told TNIE on Wednesday. Bicharpur, popularly known as the Mini Brazil of Madhya Pradesh, has remained a hotbed of football talent for over two decades. The village even caught the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who not only met its promising young footballers during a visit to Shahdol in 2023 but also praised their inspirational journey during a conversation with podcaster Lex Fridman in March 2025. The movement of wild elephants into Shahdol district, originating either from neighbouring Chhattisgarh or from Madhya Pradeshs own Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR), has become increasingly frequent in recent years. Shahdol lies along a corridor connecting the BTR and the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve, making it a passage for elephant movement year-round. In a tragic incident in May 2025, three middle-aged and elderly villagers were trampled to death by two elephants in the Sanausi and Dhondha jungles of the Godawal Forest area in Shahdol district. The victims were among many villagers engaged in plucking tendu leaves, a minor forest produce used to wrap tobacco for bidis, when the attack occurred. The increasing frequency of such elephant movements has heightened fears among locals and brought new challenges for authorities trying to balance conservation with community safety.
Power outage in NEET-UG 2025: Plea seeks retest for aggrieved candidates in MP
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the denial of a retest for NEET-UG 2025 applicants affected by power outages in Madhya Pradesh. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi will hear the case next week, considering the upcoming counseling starting July 21.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on three-day tour to Spain; tourism, sports and films high on agenda
BHOPAL: Tourism, sports and films are high on the agenda as Madhya Pradesh engages with Spain's investors and industrialists for three days. After a three-day tour to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohan Yadav reached Spain on a three-day investment boosting tour on July 16. During his visit, he will address the Invest in Madhya Pradesh Business Forum in Madrid and participate in high-level meetings related to industries, tourism, sports, culture and film production. On Day One of the Spain tour, Yadav will grace the Invest in Madhya Pradesh Business Forum as the chief guest. During the session, senior officials will give presentations on tourism, industrial policy and investment, IT and infrastructure sectors. Yadav will provide detailed insights to the participating industrialists about investment opportunities across various sectors in Madhya Pradesh. During the networking lunch, he will interact with prominent Spanish industrialists and representatives of different organisations. He will also attend a presentation by the renowned sports infrastructure design and consulting firm, 'Populous'.The session will focus on the development of modern sports infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh. Later, the President of the Spain Film Commission will meet with the MP CM to discuss international-level film shooting and collaboration opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The tour to Spain and its increased focus on promoting investments and partnerships in tourism, film and sports, assumes particular significance, as tourism constitutes a significant portion of Spains GDP. In 2023, tourism activity reached 12.3 per cent of the GDP in Spain, which translated to 184,002 million euros, and the sector generated more than 2.5 million jobs, representing 11.6% of total employment. On the other hand, MP is among those Indian states, that have enormous tourism potential. Considered the heart of India -- Madhya Pradesh, too, has registered exponential tourist growth in 2024. The State welcomed 13.41 crore visitors in 2024, which represented a mammoth 526% jump from the 2020 levels, 51% growth compared to 2019 and around 21% increase when compared to the corresponding figures of 2023. The State also unveiled multiple policies to boost sectoral investments, including film and tourism policies, ahead of the Global Investors Summit in Bhopal in February 2025.
Congress MLA's Son Charged With Attempted Murder After Bid To Run Over Cops
The son of a Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh has been charged with attempted murder after he was seen trying to run over two policemen in Alirajpur district earlier this week.
NEET-UG 2025: SC to hear re-test plea as students cite power cuts during exam in Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition seeking a re-test of NEET-UG 2025 for students affected by power outages at exam centres in Indore and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The plea challenges a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling which dismissed earlier petitions. Petitioners claim blackouts disrupted the exam and impaired performance. The Supreme Court has sought a response from the NTA. The matter is expected to be heard before NEET-UG counselling begins on July 21.
6 Peacocks Die Of Electrocution In Madhya Pradesh Fields
Six peacocks died apparently after coming in contact with high-tension electricity lines in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, an official said on Wednesday.
Supreme Court To Hear NEET-UG Re-test Plea Of Students Over Power Cut
NEET-UG 2025: The petition has been filed challenging a recent order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which had earlier rejected a similar plea.
Madhya Pradesh PSC Recruitment for Transport Sub Inspector: Apply Now
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is set to close applications for the Transport Sub Inspector positions soon. Candidates have until July 19, 2025, to apply. This recruitment drive aims to fill 35 vacancies, with a correction window available from June 24 to July 21, 2025. Interested applicants can find detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures on the official website. Don't miss your chance to secure a government job in Madhya Pradesh!
Amarnath Shrine Boards Yatri Niwas in Ramban illuminated with Tricolour lights
The Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board at Chanderkote in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban has been illuminated with tricolour lights, adding to the festive atmosphere of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Speaking to ANI, a pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh welcomed the arrangements made by the Government. The arrangements here are very good. I []
Folk music, snakes-and-ladders to aid snakebite awareness in Bundelkhand
BHOPAL: Alha, a folk music genre and heroic ballad narrating the tales of two legendary warriors, Alha and Udal, is playing a new role in Madhya Pradeshs Bundelkhand region educating villagers on how to prevent and treat snake bites promptly to save human lives. As heavy rains cause snakes to slither into human settlements, making people vulnerable to snake bites, the South Panna division of the MP Forest Department is harnessing the popular appeal of Alha folk music to prevent snakebite fatalities. Annually, the Panna district reports over 60 deaths due to snake bites. The song composed and sung in the traditional Bundelkhandi narrative style of Alha has been penned by noted poet Dr Suresh Srivastava Saurabh. It conveys the risks of snakebite, preventive measures, timely and appropriate anti-venom medical treatment (within three golden hours from the snakebite), and not approaching tantriks and quacks. The songs audio version will be disseminated widely through village forest committees and social media platforms. Our campaign stands as a model of how traditional art forms can be harnessed for awareness and public health communication in rural India, DFO, South Panna Forest Division Anupam Sharma told this newspaper on Tuesday. Its not just the Alha tradition that the forest division (spread across 1.80-lakh-hectare dense forest) is employing to educate people about snakebites.World Snake Day on Wednesday will be marked by distribution of two specially-designed snakes-and-ladders games in schools of the region. The games creatively present important DOs and DONTs related to snakebite incidents using symbolic cartoon illustrations on ladders (positive actions) and snakes (incorrect actions). The snakes featured in the game represent Indias most venomous species the cobra, Russells Viper, and Common Krait, which are responsible for majority of human deaths due to snakebites in MP. The design also incorporates Gond tribal art motifs, adding a local cultural touch to the games, Sharma added.
MP CM Yadav taps investment opportunities in UAE
DUBAI, Jul 15 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday concluded his official visit to the UAE to foster investment opportunities in the Emirates. The chief ministers visit, part of the Global Dialogue 2025 initiative, was aimed at introducing business possibilities in Madhya Pradesh to investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. Yadav, who participated in the Madhya Pradesh Business Investment Forum event on Monday, held discussions with a delegation from the Emirates, including DP World, Etisalat, Lulu Group, Sharaf DG, [] The post MP CM Yadav taps investment opportunities in UAE appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress MLAs son booked for attempting to run over on-duty cops with SUV in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A Congress MLAs son has been booked for allegedly attempting to run over on-duty police personnel with his speeding SUV in Alirajpur district of western Madhya Pradesh. The FIR was registered on July 13 under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (attempt to murder) and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, against Pushpraj Singh Patel the son of first-time Congress MLA Sena Mahesh Patel. The Alirajpur district police superintendent Rajesh Vyas said that the FIR has been registered based on the complaint by a constable who sustained injuries in the July 1213 intervening night incident. However, the accused Pushpraj Singh Patels father, Mahesh Patel (former Alirajpur district Congress chief), claimed the incident was a mishap and alleged that the police had framed it as an attempt to murder case under political pressure. It was a mishap and not an intentional crime as alleged in the complaint. My son lost control of the vehicle while taking a turn. The constable sustained minor injuries only, and the Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP), who too was present at the spot, subsequently took the injured constable to the hospital from where the constable was discharged after primary treatment, he said. My son is being targeted in a false case of attempted murder under political pressure. Well soon petition the MP High Court and get the FIR quashed, he added. The incident happened near the Gol Stambh at the main bus stand of Alirajpur town at around 1:30 am on July 13. In his complaint, constable Rakesh Gujariya, who was reportedly injured in the incident, alleged that Pushpraj alias Bhaiyu, while driving the speeding black SUV, deliberately tried to run over the patrolling duty cops, including himself and fellow constable Rakesh Anare. He (Pushpraj) holds a grudge against the police for having been booked in the past also in a criminal case. Seeing the SUV driven by Pushpraj speeding towards us, both me and my colleague constable tried to stop his vehicle by timely signalling him with our hands. But he didnt stop the vehicle, as he intended to kill us. The hit by the speeding SUV threw me to a distance, causing injuries in the waist, leg and face, the constable Rakesh Gujariya alleged in the complaint registered around 12 hours after the incident. According to Alirajpur district police superintendent, following the constables complaint, a case has been registered and multiple teams have been formed to arrest the accused, who is currently on the run. Pushpraj's mother, Sena Mahesh Patel, is the first-time Congress MLA from Jobat seat of tribal-dominated Alirajpur district, which is the home district of Madhya Pradesh minister Nagarsingh Chouhan. CCTV footage from the night of the incident shows the two constables on duty near the Gol Stambh, with the official vehicle (a Bolero) of the Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) parked nearby around 1:30 am. A speeding black SUV is seen approaching and ramming into the Gol Stambh, severely damaging an electric pole, just as the two constables narrowly manage to move out of its path. One of the constables, possibly the complainant Rakesh Gujariya, appears to have been slightly hit by the SUV. In the past, Pushpraj was also booked for abetting the suicide of a young girl who was allegedly a close friend of his.
Alha folk music, snake-and-ladder game part of snakebite awareness campaign in Madhya Pradesh
BHOPAL: A folk ballad narrating the tales of two legendary warriors, Alha and Udal, has now been adapted as an educational supplement to teach villagers in Madhya Pradeshs Bundelkhand region how to prevent and treat snake bites to save lives. As heavy rains cause snakes to slither into human settlements, the South Panna division of MP Forest Department has taken this innovative approach to prevent fatalities caused by snakebites. The culturally resonant folk song composed and sung in the traditional Bundelkhandi narrative (valorous storytelling) style of Alha has been penned by noted poet Dr Suresh Srivastava Saurabh. The song conveys vital information in simple Bundeli lingo about the risks of snakebite, preventive measures and timely-appropriate anti-venom medical treatment (within 3 golden hours from the snakebite). The song particularly educates snakebite victims to rush for medical treatment instead of approaching the tantriks (faith healers for treatment). The specially composed songs audio version will be disseminated widely through the village forest committees and social media platforms to ensure that it reaches the remotest and vulnerable communities effectively. Alha is a very popular folk music genre across the Bundelkhand region. By blending local folk music with modern awareness messaging, this public outreach initiative aims to adequately educate people and minimise incidents of snakebites and associated deaths. Our campaign stands as an exemplary model of how traditional art forms can be harnessed for life-saving awareness and public health communication in rural India, DFO-South Panna Forest Division Anupam Sharma told TNIE on Tuesday. But its not just the storytelling power and emotive connect of Alha folk music which is being used by the South Panna Forest Division (spread in 1.80 lakh hectares dense forest area) to educate people about snake bites. The World Snake Day on Wednesday will also be marked by the distribution of two specially designed Snake and Ladder games in schools of the region. The two specially designed games creatively present important DOs and DON'Ts related to snakebite incidents using symbolic cartoon illustrations on ladders (positive actions) and snakes (risky/incorrect actions). The snakes featured in the game represent Indias most deadly venomous speciesCobra, Russells Viper, and Common Krait, which are responsible for the majority of human deaths due to snakebites in Madhya Pradesh. The design also incorporates Gond tribal art motifs, adding a local cultural touch to the games, Sharma added. Annually Panna district reports over 60 deaths due to snake bites. Our awareness initiative aims to educate rural communitiesespecially children and adolescentsabout the dangers of snakebite, dispel myths and superstitions, and promote scientifically proven first aid practices. It is a creative, participatory step toward protecting lives and building resilience in snakebite-prone regions, he maintained.
Congress MLAs son booked for attempt to murder in MPs Alirajpur
Congress MLAs son booked for attempt to murder in MPs Alirajpur Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh): The son of Congress MLA Sena Mahesh Patel has been booked for attempt to murder and damaging public property in Madhya Pradeshs Alirajpur district, police said on Tuesday. Mahesh Patel is the sitting MLA from the Jobat Assembly seat in Alirajpur. [] The post Congress MLAs son booked for attempt to murder in MPs Alirajpur appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Objectionable cartoons on PM, RSS: Supreme Court grants protection to cartoonist
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection to cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar said if he shared any more offensive posts on social media, the state was free to take action against him under law. The top court was miffed over the alleged abusive online posts and said, Log kisi ko bhi, kuch bhi keh dete hain (People say anything to anyone). Hemant Malviya challenged in the apex court a Madhya Pradesh High
'Objectionable' cartoons on PM, RSS: SC grants protection to cartoonist
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar, however, cautioned if he continued to share offensive posts on social media, the state was free to take action against him under law. We will have to do something about it, the bench said as it mulled passing orders on abusive social media posts. Miffed over the alleged abusive online posts, it added, Log kisi ko bhi, kuch bhi keh dete hain (People say anything to anyone)'. Cartoonist Hemant Malviya challenged in the apex court a Madhya Pradesh High Court order passed on July 3 refusing to grant him anticipatory bail. He was booked by Lasudiya police station in Indore in May on a complaint filed by lawyer and RSS worker Vinay Joshi. Malviya hurt religious sentiments of Hindus and disturbed communal harmony by uploading objectionable material on social media, Joshi alleged. Advocate Vrinda Grover, representing Malviya, on July 14 argued the issue related a cartoon made in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. It may be unpalatable. Let me say it is in poor taste. Let me go to that extent. But is it an offence? My lords have said, it can be offensive but it is not an offence. I am simply on law. I am not trying to justify anything, she said. Grover agreed to delete the alleged offensive post. Whatever we may do with this case, but this is definitely the case that the freedom of speech and expression is being abused, Justice Dhulia then observed. After SC rap, Indore cartoonist agrees to delete caricatures of PM, RSS Additional solicitor general K M Nataraj, appearing for Madhya Pradesh, said such hings were repeatedly done. When Grover said there should be some maturity, Nataraj said, It is not the question of maturity alone. It is something more. The FIR mentioned various objectionable posts, including allegedly inappropriate comments on Lord Shiva as well as cartoons, videos, photographs and comments regarding Modi, RSS workers and others. Malviya's lawyer in the high court contended that he only posted a cartoon, but he could not be held responsible for the comments posted on it by other Facebook users. The FIR accused him of posting indecent and objectionable material with the intention of hurting religious sentiments of Hindus and tarnishing the RSS's image. The police invoked Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 196 (acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony between different communities), 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) as well as section 67-A (publishing or transmitting in electronic form any sexually explicit material) of the Information Technology Act against the accused.
Video: Speeding Car Driven By Congress MLA's Son Hits Cop, Crashes Into Pole
A high speeding vehicle driven by a Congress MLA's son rammed into a police constable before crashing into an electric pole in Madhya Pradesh last week, sources said.
The top court had last year stayed similar directives issued by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh that asked eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display the names of their owners and staff
SC sends notice to UP govt on plea over QR code directive for eateries along 'kanwar' yatra route
The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding a petition challenging its directive that requires eateries along the 'kanwar' yatra route to display QR codes revealing owner identities. This action follows a previous stay on similar directives in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea challenging the state's directive mandating the display of QR codes on all eateries along the 'kanwar' yatra route, which reveal the names and identities of the owners. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice to the state government and posted the plea filed by academician Apoorvanand Jha and others on July 22. The top court had last year stayed similar directives issued by BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, asking eateries along the kanwar yatra routes to display the names of their owners, staff and other details. Referring to a press release issued by the UP administration on June 25, Jha, said, The new measures mandate the display of QR codes on all eateries along the kanwar route, which reveal the names and identities of the owners, thereby achieving the same discriminatory profiling that was previously stayed by this court. The petition said the state government's directive asking stall owners to reveal religious and caste identities under lawful license requirements breaches the right to privacy of the shop, dhaba, and restaurant owners. A large number of devotees travel from various places with 'kanwars' carrying holy water from the Ganga to perform 'jalabhishek' of Shivlings during the Hindu calendar month of 'Shravan'. Many believers shun consumption of meat during the month. Many don't even consume meals containing onions and garlic. Uttarakhand: ID mandatory for food vendors along Kanwar yatra route; offenders to be fined Rs 2 lakh
Maharashtra to enact anti-conversion law in December, will be stricter than other states: Minister
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government will bring a tough law to prevent religious conversions in the winter session of the legislature and its provisions will be more stringent than similar legislations existing in other states, minister Pankaj Bhoyar has said. Speaking in the legislative council on Monday, the minister of state for home (rural) noted Maharashtra will be the 11th Indian state to come up with such a law. A panel has been formed under the Director General of Police to frame a law (against religious conversions) that will be stricter than the rest of the 10 states. A report (on the issue drafted by DGP) has been submitted and the law will be passed in the coming (winter) session, he told the House. The winter session of the state legislature is usually held in December in Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra. Raising the issue of forced conversion in the state, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande alleged a pregnant woman committed suicide in Sangli district of western Maharashtra as she was under pressure (from in-laws) to change her religion. There was a fight in a Pune-based family over the issue of religious conversion and cross FIRs were filed over the matter, she said. Kayande pointed out that 10 states -- Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand -- have their own anti-conversion law. The MLC asked whether Maharashtra's Mahayuti government will bring an anti-conversion law like these 10 states, to which the minister replied in the affirmative. Last week, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also said a strict law to prevent religious conversions will be enacted in the state. Replying to a debate on the issue in the state assembly, Bawankule had said he would speak to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on how to bring an anti-conversion law with stringent provisions.
Centre appoints 5 new Chief Justices, notifies transfer of 4
The Union government on Monday notified the appointment of new Chief Justices for the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna and Jharkhand. It also approved the transfer of four High Court Chief Justices. A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice saidJustice Sanjeev Sachdeva, (parent High Court, Delhi), was appointed as [] The post Centre appoints 5 new Chief Justices, notifies transfer of 4 appeared first on India Legal .
Kerala poised to dazzle at Asias biggest kayak fest
KOZHIKODE: The white-water rapids of the Iruvanjhipuzha and Chalipuzha rivers are set to echo with the cheers of thousands at the 11th Malabar River Festival (MRF), Asias largest white-water kayaking event, which kicks off on July 24. This year, more than ever before, the spotlight is firmly on a new wave of local talent, particularly Keralas own burgeoning generation of paddlers, poised to make history in their home waters. For the very first time, the festival is introducing a dedicated Kerala Paddlers category, a groundbreaking move that celebrates and nurtures the states growing passion for kayaking. And the response has been heartwarming. The latest edition -- slated to run through to July 27 -- is witnessing an unprecedented surge in registrations from within Kerala, with a delightful surprise: a significant number of participants are under the age of 15, some as young as 10 years old, ready to navigate the challenging currents. As many as 30 kayakers in the fray from the state have honed their skills at institutions accredited by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS). The recently opened International Kayaking Facilitation Centre at Pulikkayam in Kodenchery has become a buzzing hub, attracting students from across the country eager to master the art of kayaking. Its influence is palpable, contributing to what promises to be a truly packed festival season, featuring a vibrant mix of international and national participants. Binu Kuriakose, CEO of KATPS, beamed when discussing the upcoming event. This year is special in so many ways. We will finally see our own trainees shine in the competition. The surge in women and childrens participation is particularly thrilling, he told TNIE. As the Malabar River Festival enters its second decade, this year marks a turning point, Binu said. The fusion of global talent with a blossoming local passion, especially among the youth, is transforming this annual spectacle into a truly remarkable celebration of adventure, skill, and the indomitable spirit of Keralas burgeoning kayaking community, he said. Indeed, the numbers tell a compelling story. While international kayaking giants like Anton Sveshnikov (Russia), Millie Chamberlain (New Zealand), and Patrick Sheehan (USA) are among the 14 renowned kayakers from over 18 countries who have signed up, the local contingent is equally impressive. Participants from various Indian states, including Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra further underscore the festivals national appeal. The Malabar River Festival, organised by the state tourism department in collaboration with KATPS, District Tourism Promotion Council, and the Kozhikode District Panchayat, promises four days of thrilling action. The technical expertise of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association ensures a world-class event. The festivals itinerary is packed with high-octane events. The inaugural day on July 24 will feature exhibition kayaking and registration at Meenthullipara. Intermediate competitions for both men and women are slated for July 25, followed by the highly anticipated professional competitions on July 26. The grand finale, the Downriver Super Finals for both categories, will bring the event to a close on July 27. Beyond the competition, the festival also serves a crucial role as selection trials for the national kayaking team, offering aspiring athletes a direct pathway to represent the country.
Government appoints chief justices of 5 high courts, transfers 4 others
The Union government has announced the appointment of chief justices for five high courts, including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand. Additionally, the chief justices of Rajasthan, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Madras High Courts have been transferred based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations made on May 26.
Four die in Himachal, five in Rajasthan's Kota as rain plays havoc
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said. Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, 61 people have died in the state in rain-related incidents. In Rajasthan, Khatauli in Kota district recorded 198 mm of rain over 24 hours, the highest in the state. Five youths were swept away in the Chambal River Monday afternoon after the water level suddenly rose following the release of water from 12 gates of the Kota Barrage. The identity of the five missing youths is yet to be confirmed, as the rescued individual is not in a condition to provide detailed information at this stage, Digod Police Station SHO Purshottam Mehta said. Due to continuous rainfall in the region, the authorities opened all 12 gates of the Kota Barrage at 11.30 am on Monday, releasing approximately 2.2692 lakh cusecs of water downstream, said Nisha Sharma, Junior Engineer at Kota Barrage. A met department official said that a circulation system over Madhya Pradesh has intensified into a low-pressure area. Due to the system, parts of Kota, Ajmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur divisions have seen heavy rain since yesterday. Delhi got a decent drizzle towards the evening, lifting the heavy humid pall it had sweltered under during the day. According to IMD data, Lodhi Road recorded the highest cumulative rainfall at 18.5 mm till 8.30 am on Monday. Pragati Maidan received 24.3 mm of rain, Ayanagar, 15.5 mm, Safdarjung, 15.8 mm, and Palam, 8.5 mm. In Himachal Pradesh, 208 roads, including 157 in the disaster-hit Mandi district, are closed for vehicular traffic, while 745 water supply schemes and 139 power distribution transformers were affected. The local Met office has issued an Orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain in Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur on Monday, and Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur on Tuesday. It issued a Yellow alert, meaning heavy rain, for at least three of the 12 districts till Friday. In Odisha, the weather department forecasted heavy rainfall in 19 of the 30 districts, as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked system. The India Meteorological Department cautioned fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next 24 hours in the north Bay of Bengal, as squally winds, blowing at 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, were likely to prevail along and off north Odisha. A red warning was issued for extremely heavy rain, above 20 centimetres, in Mayurbhanj, Keonhar and Sundargarh. Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were predicted to receive 12 cm to 20 cm of rain. The remaining districts were forecasted to witness 7-11 cm of precipitation. Kolkata is likely to experience spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours. Light to moderate rain is likely across South Bengal districts, as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre here. In Jharkhand, a flash flood warning was issued for Bokaro, East Singhbhum, Garhwa, Gumla, Khunti, Latehar, Lohardaga, Palamu, Ranchi, Saraikela, Simdega, and West Singhbhum districts till 11.30 am on Tuesday. Surface runoff and inundation may occur in some low-lying areas, the IMD said. A Red alert was sounded for heavy to extremely heavy rain in Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum districts, and an Orange alert for Gumla, Khunti, and Simdega districts till 8.30 am on Tuesday. The weather office has issued a Yellow alert for heavy rain in Ranchi, Lohardaga, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Hazaribag, Giridih, Koderma, and Deoghar till 8.30 am tomorrow. Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the state is likely to experience widespread rainfall till July 17 under the influence of a depression and monsoon trough.
RSS Chief's 75-Year Rule Sparks MP BJP Debate
Fourteen out of 163 BJP MLAs in Madhya Pradesh will cross 75 years of age when the state goes to Assembly polls in 2028: Reports
President Appoints New Chief Justices To 5 High Courts, Including Karnataka, Patna, Madhya Pradesh
The President of India appointed new Chief Justices to five High Courts and transferred four others. Justices Sachdeva, Bakhru, Chauhan, Pancholi, and Kumar received new roles.
5 high courts get new chief justices
The Law Ministry announced the appointment of chief justices to five high courts. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva is now the Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice Vibhu Bakhru has been elevated to Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Justice Ashutosh Kumar is now Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
Billed Dry Fruits, Served Khichdi? Report Puts MP Govt Event Under Scrutiny
In Bhadwahi village, Madhya Pradesh, a water conservation event bill claimed 14 kg of dry fruits were consumed in an hour, causing outrage. Officials promised an investigation.
Five High Courts get new Chief Justices recommended by Supreme Court Collegium
According to separate Law Ministry notifications, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav pushes for enhanced aviation links with UAE
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates Airlines, and Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Senior VP at Emirates, in Dubai. Meanwhile their key focus of this meeting was to enhance aviation cooperation between India and the UAE and attract more investments for Madhya Pradesh
Two minor girls die after falling into waterlogged borewell in MP's Satna
SATNA: Two minor girls have died after falling into an abandoned borewell filled with rainwater in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district, police said on Monday. The girls fell into the borewell at Hiloundha village in Nagaud tehsil at around 5 pm on Sunday, officials said. While the body of a 16-year-old girl was retrieved at around 9:30 pm on Sunday, the body of the other minor, aged 12, was recovered at 12.15 am on Monday, an official said. The family members of Chhaggu Ahirwar, resident of Salaiya Haar under Nagaud police station area, had gone to sow paddy in the field located in the middle of Hiloundha village, Nagaud police station in-charge Ashok Pandey said. At that time, Chhaggu Ahirwar's daughter Somvati (16) and Santosh Ahirwar's daughter Durga (12) also reached the field, he said. Due to the presence of water in the field, they could not see the borewell and fell into it, Pandey said. After being alerted, Nagaud Sub-Divisional Magistrate Jitendra Verma immediately reached the spot with police force. Divers of the State Disaster Emergency Response Force were called in to assist in the operation, which was hampered by darkness and waterlogging in the field, the police official said. One body was taken out of the borewell at around 9.30 pm. The rescue operation continued late at night when the body of the other girl was also recovered, he said. The casing of the borewell had been pulled out and due to water accumulation in the area, the borehole was not visible, the official said. The bodies have been sent to Nagaud government hospital for post-mortem, the police added.
Bhopal Diary | Caracal spotted in cheetahs new abode
Caracal, the elusive and critically endangered flying cat, has recently been spotted at the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary of western Madhya Pradesh, which became the second habitat of African cheetahs in April 2025. Also known as syahghosh, the adult male caracal was seen in a camera trap installed in the Mandsaur forest division. The sighting of a shy, swift and generally nocturnal carnivorous animal is significant. Its presence shows that Gandhi Sagars dry and semi-arid ecosystem is intact and balanced. The caracal is also described as a flying cat, for its impressive jumping ability to catch birds in their mid-air flight. Minister slams forest dept over lack of support Kailash Vijayvargiya, a senior cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh, has publicly expressed unhappiness with the forest department. Addressing an event in Indore (graced by CM Mohan Yadav) recently, the local MLA and the states urban development and housing minister, Vijayvargiya said the forest department wasnt cooperating with them in supplying saplings for the ambitious tree plantation exercise in Indore. Weve planted seven lakh trees so far, and our target is to plant 51 lakh trees, but were not receiving the expected support from the forest department. I request the CM to give proper instructions to the department before going abroad. Protest outside BJP office over Sihora dist Residents of Sihora town recently staged a protest reiterating their long-standing demand for the establishment of a separate district, carved out from Jabalpur. The protest was held outside the ruling BJP divisional office in Sihora, with the people carrying placards that read, Who are Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Uma Bharti, Late Babulal Gaur and Smriti Irani? Amid the sounds of conch, bells and cymbals, the protestors recounted that prominent BJP leaders, including the three former chief ministers of MP and an ex-union minister, had promised to create Sihora a new district. However, these promises remain unfulfilled. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
17 pilgrims injured after 3 buses collide in Kulgam
Srinagar, July 13: 17 Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries today in a road accident in Kulgam district in a multi vehicle collision, officials said. They said three buses collided at Khudwani area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway resulting in injuries to 17 pilgrims, all residents of Madhya Pradesh. The injured pilgrims were taken to a [] The post 17 pilgrims injured after 3 buses collide in Kulgam appeared first on Northlines .
MP CM Yadav Leaves For 2-Nation Tour To Woo Investment
I am visiting Dubai and Spain where we will introduce our foreign investors to the possibilities in Madhya Pradesh for expansion of their business: MP Chief minister Mohan Yadav
International Wildlife Trafficking Gang Busted In Madhya Pradesh
All the three arrested people have prior wildlife crime records: Reports
Tensions In Madhya Pradesh's Harda As Cops Use Tear Gas On Protesters
Violence broke out in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, as police fired tear gas shells and used water cannons to disperse protesters from the Karni Sena Parivar, who were demanding action in a fraud case involving one of their members.
Meet IPS Sonali Mishra, who is set to become first woman officer to head RPF
She is currently posted as the additional director general (selection), Madhya Pradesh Police.
In a bizarre incident, a man from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming the streets with a helmet fitted with a huge camera, to reportedly protect himself from repeated threats from his neighbours following a property dispute.
Panchayats Phulera village turns muddy; internet reacts
The Mahodiya village in Madhya Pradesh popularly known as Phulera from the web series Panchayat has turned into a muddy mess. A video of the village has gone viral on social media and some of the reactions to it are hilarious. The video shows the location which was used as the Panchayat office in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a Rakhi gift of Rs 250 for 1.27 crore Ladli Behna scheme beneficiaries. The monthly assistance under the scheme will be increased to Rs 1,500 from October. The government disbursed Rs 1,543.16 crore as the 26th instalment and also provided subsidies for LPG refills and social security pensions.
IPS officer Sonali Mishra to be first woman to head Railways Protection Force
NEW DELHI, Jul 12: Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been appointed as the first woman director general of the Railways Protection Force (RPF), officials said today. She is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mishras appointment to the post until her superannuation on October 31, 2026, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. She will take charge of the post from incumbent Manoj [] The post IPS officer Sonali Mishra to be first woman to head Railways Protection Force appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cracks In Rs 500-Crore Project? Airport Wall Collapses After Rain In Madhya Pradesh's Rewa
A section of the boundary wall of the newly-constructed Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh, built at a cost of Rs 500 crore, has collapsed barely months after completion
Video: IAS Officer Slaps Student Repeatedly During Exam In Madhya Pradesh
A government official was seen slapping a student multiple times during an exam in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district. The video from April 1 has now gone viral on social media.
Namibian cheetah dies at Kuno National Park after injury during hunt
BHOPAL: An eight-year-old female Namibian cheetah, Savannah renamed Nabha in India, died at Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park (KNP) on Saturday, a week after sustaining serious injuries, likely during a hunting attempt inside her soft-release boma. Nabha had suffered fractures to both the ulna and fibula on her left limbs, along with other injuries, and had been under continuous medical care since. Despite sustained treatment efforts by the parks veterinary team, she succumbed to her injuries. More specific details are expected following a post-mortem examination, the KNP said in an official statement. Savannah was one of eight Namibian cheetahs brought to Kuno on 17 September 2022, marking the worlds first intercontinental translocation of cheetahs a part of Indias ambitious project to reintroduce the species after over 70 years of extinction due to rampant poaching. She received the name Nabha in April 2023 through a public naming contest, following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraging Indians to rename the translocated cheetahs. Following Nabhas death, Kuno now houses 26 cheetahs nine adult Namibian and South African cheetahs (six females and three males), and 17 India-born cubs. Among them, 16 cheetahs are free-ranging in the wild and have shown promising adaptation, including successful hunting and cohabitation with other predators such as leopards. In a preventive move especially considering health challenges faced during previous monsoon seasons all surviving cheetahs have recently received anti-ectoparasitic treatment. Two cheetah mothers, Veera and Nirva, along with their recently born cubs, are reported to be healthy and thriving. Separately, Indias second African cheetah habitat the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in western Madhya Pradeshs Mandsaur and Neemuch districts currently hosts a South African male coalition, Prabhas and Pavak. The brothers were relocated from Kuno on 20 April 2025, as part of efforts to diversify and expand the cheetah population beyond KNP. Both are said to be hunting regularly and are under round-the-clock monitoring by tracking teams.
Namibian cheetah dies of injuries in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno, total count now down to 26
Nabha, an eight-year-old female cheetah translocated from Namibia, died from injuries sustained during a hunting attempt at Kuno National Park. This loss reduces the park's cheetah population to 26, comprising nine adults and seventeen cubs. Despite this setback, project authorities report that the remaining cheetahs are healthy and adapting well to their environment.
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced the Primary School Teacher Selection Test 2025. The recruitment aims to fill primary teacher positions in government schools. Online applications start from July 18, 2025, and end on August 1, 2025. Candidates can apply through esb.mp.gov.in. Eligibility includes a 10+2 qualification, a relevant diploma or degree, and TET qualification.
8-Year-Old Cheetah Succumbs To Injuries At MP's Kuno National Park, Count Drops To 26
A female cheetah died of her injuries, which she suffered during hunting attempt at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, officials said.
After Bhopal's '90-degree' bridge, another Railway over bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Indore is under fire. The 'Z-shaped' bridge, has not one, but two 'deadly' sharp 90-degree turns.
Women in Madhya Pradesh's Khaddi Khurd village are demanding a paved road. They need the road to reach hospitals. A local influencer, Leela Sahu, is leading the online campaign. Elected leaders have dismissed their demands. The women are using social media to draw attention to their plight. The issue has sparked political debate in the state.
