India Chem 2026 global industry meet to kick off in Mumbai from tomorrow
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Centres Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is organising the three-day 14th edition of India Chem 2026 from Thursday at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, in Mumbai, according to an official statement. The flagship biennial event will bring together policymakers, global industry leaders, investors, technology providers, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration, trade and investment in Indias chemicals and petrochemicals sector. India Chem 2026 is expected to witness participation from more than 100 countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, countries across the European Union, Latin America, Vietnam, South Korea and ASEAN nations. Japan will participate as a partner country in the 14th India Chem 2026. It is significant for strengthening India-Japan economic cooperation. More than 200 Indian and international exhibitors, over 8,000 business visitors from India and abroad, and more than 50 leading CEOs from India and overseas will attend the Global CEOs Forum. Buyers delegations from South America, the United States, the European Union, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, West Europe, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia are also expected. The theme of the 14th edition of the event is Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub. India Chem 2026 will feature an international exhibition and conference, positioning the event as a major platform for showcasing Indias industrial capabilities, technological advancements and potential as a global manufacturing and sourcing destination. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda will inaugurate the event. Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, as well as senior officers from Central and state governments, will also attend the event. India is the sixth-largest producer of chemicals in the world and the fourth-largest in Asia. The Indian chemical industry is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030 and $1 trillion by 2040, with significant growth being witnessed. The sectors growth potential is supported by rising demand, export opportunities, a demographic dividend, relatively low per capita consumption and enabling government initiatives. Indias emergence as a preferred global destination is being supported by governance reforms, world-class infrastructure, robust trade and investment policies, a strong regulatory framework and the availability of skilled labour at competitive costs. The chemicals and petrochemicals sector is expected to play an important role in strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding global value-chain participation and supporting Indias long-term economic aspirations, the statement added.
Ayushman Bharat 2026: MP Proposes 10 Lakh Health Cover and Heart, Liver, Lung Transplant Benefits
Ayushman Bharat Yojana 2026: The Madhya Pradesh government is reportedly considering a major expansion of its Ayushman Bharat Niramayam health insurance programme to provide financial assistance for expensive organ transplant procedures. The proposed changes could bring heart, liver and lung transpl...
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The zero-commission app that delivers food and all kinds of products from local shops in small towns, formerly BelivMart, grew orders 4x in four months and will expand from 37 to 500+ Tier-3 and Tier-4 towns across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and beyond.
Martyr Ex Gratia To Be Shared Equally By Widow, Parents: Mp Cm Yadav
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Madhya Pradesh to Recruit 20,000 Positions in School Education Department: CM Mohan Yadav
CM Mohan Yadav announces recruitment of 20,000 positions in Madhya Pradeshs school education department, along with new school buildings. Madhya Pradesh to Recruit 20,000 Positions in School Education Department: CM Mohan Yadav
New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generation
India's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase farmers' income by combining agricultural production with solar energy generation. States with significant agrivoltaic potential include Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, accounting for nearly half of India's cropland suitable for this practice.
SRF Ltd has secured board approval for a proposed 600 crore aluminium foil manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. This plant will cater to aluminium foil needs for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. The facility will have a capacity of approximately 12,000 metric tons per annum and will be built in two phases. The first phase is expected to be completed by September 30, 2028.
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card Release and Exam Details for 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is set to release the admit cards for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) recruitment today, October 21, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This article provides detailed steps on how to download the admit card and outlines the exam pattern, which includes 150 questions across General Studies and Law. Stay informed about this important recruitment process.
In Jail Despite Bail: Administrative Inertia and the Unenforced Right to Personal Liberty
WHEN A COURT GRANTS BAIL , it makes a judicial determination that the liberty of the accused may safely be restored pending trial. Whether that determination takes effect, however, depends upon an administrative sequence that follows the order, over which the accused exercises no control. Where that sequence fails, the order of release remains on file and the person to whom it relates remains in prison. The Supreme Court addressed this precise failure three years ago. In In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail , by an order dated January 31, 2023 , it issued seven directions intended to ensure that an order of bail results in an actual release. Material now placed before the Court establishes that in Uttar Pradesh those directions have, in substance, not been implemented at all. This article sets out that material, identifies the statutory and constitutional obligations which it discloses to have been breached, and considers why directions of such administrative specificity have produced no measurable response. By taking Uttar Pradesh as a case study, the objective is to highlight the fatal distinction between the grant of bail and the release of the person granted bail; between these two events, hangs the fate and more importantly liberty and freedom of thousands of undertrial prisoners across India. The Supreme Court's Framework for Securing Release The suo motu proceedings were occasioned by a report of the National Legal Services Authority which disclosed that approximately 5,000 undertrial prisoners remained in custody notwithstanding orders of bail in their favour. The Bench of Justices S.K. Kaul and Abhay S. Oka responded with directions addressed not to principles, which were already settled, but to identified officers. Directions 1 to 3 govern the transmission of information. Direction 1 requires the court granting bail to send a soft copy of the order by electronic mail to the prisoner through the Jail Superintendent on the same day or the following day, and requires the Superintendent to enter the date of the grant of bail in the e-prisons software. Direction 2 provides that where the accused is not released within seven days of the grant of bail, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, who may depute a para-legal volunteer or jail-visiting advocate to interact with the prisoner and assist her in securing her release. Direction 3 requires the National Informatics Centre to create fields in the e-prison software so that non-release within seven days generates an automatic electronic communication to the Secretary. Direction 4 is the operative provision for present purposes. It provides that the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, with a view to finding out the economic condition of the accused, may take the help of Probation Officers or Para-Legal Volunteers to prepare a report on the socio-economic condition of the inmate, which may be placed before the concerned court with a request to relax the condition or conditions of bail or surety. Directions 5 to 7 concern the continuing jurisdiction of the court. Direction 5 permits the grant of temporary bail for a specified period to enable an accused to furnish her bail bond or sureties. Direction 6 permits the concerned court to take up the case suo motu where bail bonds are not furnished within one month of the grant of bail, and to consider whether the conditions require modification or relaxation. Direction 7 records that the insistence upon local surety is among the principal causes of delayed release, and suggests that courts may not impose that condition (see the directions here ). The scheme so constructed is cumulative. Information passes from the court to the jail, from the jail to the legal services authority within a fixed period of seven days, and from the authority back to the court in the form of a report upon the prisoner's means. The court then relaxes what the prisoner has been shown to be unable to satisfy. Each step is allocated to a named functionary, and no step requires any initiative from the prisoner. That allocation is deliberate: the persons affected are in custody, are frequently illiterate, and are by definition without the resources that would enable them to engage a counsel. Three Years On: The Failure to Implement the Directions The supreme court order was intended to provide an effective and enduring remedy to the plight of undertrial prisoners. Ironically, it seems that the monster of administrative inertia that the order sought to address has frustrated its implementation. As reported on October 17, 2026, an application filed in the Supreme court alleges that at least 236 undertrial prisoners across Uttar Pradesh remain in custody despite being granted bail, primarily because they are unable to arrange sureties or meet monetary conditions. The applicant relies on information obtained under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, from the Public Information Officers of district jails across Uttar Pradesh. The matter was first filed as a criminal public interest litigation in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. That Court declined to enter upon the merits, taking the view that the question of directions for the release of such prisoners was already engaging the Supreme Court. Thus, leading to the matter now being listed before a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale. The default disclosed by this material apart from flagging the non-compliance with the Supreme Court order underscores violations of statutory and constitutional imperatives. Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cast a positive obligation upon the legal services authorities to extend free legal services to persons in custody. The preparation of a report upon the socio-economic condition of a prisoner, followed by an application to the concerned court for modification of the conditions of her bail, falls squarely within the species of service that the statute contemplates. The failure to render that service is therefore a dereliction of a statutory trust, independently cognisable in writ jurisdiction, and is not dependent for its characterisation upon the 2023 order. The constitutional position has been settled for nearly five decades. In Moti Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh , Krishna Iyer J. held that bail includes release upon one's own bond and condemned the insistence upon a surety from the accused's own district. He reasoned that a bail order clogged with conditions which the accused cannot conceivably meet amounts in substance to a refusal of bail. In Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar , Bhagwati J. held that an accused should in appropriate cases be released upon his personal bond without monetary obligation, and Pathak J., in a separate opinion, observed that the deprivation of liberty for the reason of poverty only is an incongruous element. In Rashidul Jafar v. State of Uttar Pradesh , a matter arising from Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court observed that the promise of equality in our Constitution would not be fulfilled if liberty were to be conditional upon an individual's resources. The High Court of Delhi traversed substantially the same ground in Ajay Verma v. Government of NCT of Delhi . Recording that it was extremely pained to note that 253 prisoners remained in jail disregarding the law laid down upon the subject. The Division Bench directed that every bail order be marked upon the file; that it be the responsibility of every judge issuing an order of bail to monitor its execution and enforcement; and that the prison authorities promptly bring to the notice of the trial court and of the Secretary of the legal services authority any instance of a prisoner unable to secure release despite an order of bail. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution mandates that no person should be deprived of personal liberty except according to procedure established by law that is fair, just and reasonable . The continued imprisonment of a person after the judicial grant of bail is attributable wholly to administrative inaction and offends the scheme of Article 21. Thus, the non-adherence of the 2023 orders is an unacceptable dereliction of statutory duty by the prison administration that fatally undermines the constitutional rights of the undertrial prisoners. The Administrative Production of Inaction While the current application focuses merely on the non-implementation of the 2023 order in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the situation in the rest of the country can be anyones guess. The question that the application poses is: why have the directions addressed to identified officers, and issued by the highest court, produced no measurable administrative response over three years? The explanation does not lie in any deficiency of information. The record-keeping disclosed in the application is, on the contrary, meticulous. The mere fact that 18 districts across U.P. were able to produce precise information of the undertrials; including their personal records, the alleged crime and the date of the bail order, demonstrates that the problem is not of record keeping. Thus, the information required to activate Direction 4 and mitigate the prisoners inability to arrange sureties or monetary conditions was present in every case. What was absent was an officer under a legally enforceable obligation to act upon that information. The prison administration was cognizant of both the remedial supreme court order and the beneficiaries who would be entitled to it, but the thrust of duty that linked the former to the later was totally absent. This lack of enforcement in the face of proper documentation points to a systemic flaw, rooted in the very character of the administrative apparatus. The structure of district administration inherited at independence was designed for the supervision of a subject population rather than for the delivery of services to a citizenry. An apparatus so designed is proficient at enumeration and structurally indifferent to outcome. It is designed to know where every person is; it has no institutional empathy to enquire what the fact of her being there is producing. The consequence is that the maintenance of an accurate record comes to be treated as the discharge of the underlying obligation. Till the entry against the prisoner's name in the column headed reason for non-release is complete, the continued detention of that prisoner is nobodys assigned concern. Its practical effect is to render the affected persons invisible for anyone minded to assist them. While this systemic invisibilisation of undertrial prisoners is an inevitable result of our administrative structure; it also points to a solution that would not be hard to implement. No statutory amendment, additional budgetary allocation, creation of new posts or technological advancement is required to realise the constitutional promise of liberty. The impediment is not an absence of legal authority, but an absence of will, together with the absence of any officer upon whom such duty has been imposed. Thus, the existing machinery being operated by the existing officers can produce the desired result, provided: (a) undertrial prisoners are viewed not as state subjects but as rights bearing citizens; and (b) there is a mechanism to hold the prison administration accountable for infringing on their rights. Conclusion The application examined in this article establishes three propositions. First, that the directions issued on January 31, 2023 have been undone by the very administrative latency they sought to correct. Second, that the resulting detentions are attributable to the omission of identified statutory functionaries acting in contravention of law, and therefore offend Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Third, that the remedy is administratively feasible and can be implemented within the current system without major administrative restructuring. The U.P. experience ultimately discloses that even if the design seems to be in order there is defect to hold people to account. . The 2023 order allocated functions with precision but attached no consequence to their non-performance. It is painful to note that an administrative culture that measures itself by the accuracy of its records remains stubbornly insensitive to the condition of the persons recorded and the adverse impact it generates on their liberty. Therefore, the reliefs now being sought before the Supreme Court deserve to be catalogued. The reliefs, among others, include a time-bound direction to the State Legal Services Authority, a requirement for submission of district-wise compliance affidavits and a continuing monitoring mechanism. These are aimed at curing that shortcomings and deficiencies. The festival of Diwali falls on November 8, 2026. Among others this festival of lights celebrates attempts to dispel darkness. Thousands of undertrial prisoners across the country remain in custody deprived of light of liberty despite subsisting court orders directing their release. Whether they will be home by Diwali depends on something as basic as an administrative apparatus willing to fulfil its most elementary obligation: to give effect to a judicial order restoring liberty.
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 Out Today - Download Hall Ticket at mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 is scheduled for release on 21 October by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for 107 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/2026. The revised written examination will be held on 1 November 2026 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
MP Police SI Exam Date 2026 - Check Subedar
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Haze blankets Delhi-NCR; air quality slips into poor category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A layer of haze enveloped several parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility as Delhi-NCR witnessed a decline in air quality following the Dussehra festivities. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the 'poor' category and will remain there until October 23. The national capital recorded an AQI of 179 on Tuesday, placing it in the 'moderate' category. However, the forecast indicates a deterioration in pollution levels over the coming days, raising concerns as the city approaches the winter season, when air quality traditionally worsens. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI ranging from zero to 50 is classified as 'good', 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 as 'moderate', 201 to 300 as 'poor', 301 to 400 as 'very poor', and 401 to 500 as 'severe'. Delhi last witnessed 'poor' air quality on July 13, when the AQI touched 246. The anticipated deterioration comes amid changing weather conditions and the beginning of a period when pollution from multiple sources tends to accumulate over the region. Stubble burning remains one of the factors contributing to seasonal air pollution in the national capital. According to the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 19 incidents of crop residue burning were recorded across six monitored states earlier this month. Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reported seven incidents each, while Madhya Pradesh recorded four and Haryana one. Farmers often burn crop residue to clear agricultural fields before sowing the next crop, including wheat and vegetables. Pollution from such activities in neighbouring states, particularly Punjab and Haryana, can affect Delhi's air quality, especially when unfavourable meteorological conditions prevent pollutants from dispersing. Meanwhile, temperatures in the national capital have also remained below normal at several weather stations. Safdarjung, Delhi's primary meteorological station, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 17.7 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below the seasonal average. At Palam, the maximum temperature was recorded at 29.3 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees below normal, while the minimum stood at 17.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees below normal. Lodhi Road registered a maximum of 31.4 degrees Celsius, 0.6 degrees below normal, and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, in line with the seasonal average. The weather department has forecast no rainfall over the coming week. Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies on October 21, 22 and 23, followed by partly cloudy conditions on October 24 and 25. The absence of rain could limit the natural removal of airborne pollutants, depending on wind speed and other atmospheric conditions. With winter approaching, the Delhi government has announced a series of measures to curb pollution under its seasonal action plan. The measures, being implemented under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's plan, are scheduled to remain in force from November 1 to February 28. Among the key initiatives is the 'No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel' policy, under which petrol pumps will be prohibited from supplying fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be deployed to strengthen monitoring and enforcement at fuel stations. The government has also announced restrictions on the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards. The restrictions will apply from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while CNG and electric vehicles will be exempt. Construction-related dust pollution will also face restrictions. Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited between November 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027. In addition, a complete ban on construction and demolition work is planned from December 10 to January 20. The winter action plan also includes a proposed 50 per cent work-from-home arrangement for offices as part of efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and ease the seasonal pollution burden. The measures are aimed at addressing the recurring deterioration in Delhi's air quality during winter, when emissions from vehicles, construction activities, industrial sources and agricultural fires, combined with unfavourable weather conditions, can contribute to elevated pollution levels.
Madhya Pradesh Board Updates Exam Rules for Classes 9-12 Starting 2026-27
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has announced significant changes to the examination rules for classes 9-12, effective from the 2026-27 academic year. Key updates include the removal of internal choices for two-mark questions in core subjects, while maintaining options for three-mark and four-mark questions. Additionally, the examination schedules for classes 10 and 12 have been released, with exams starting on February 24 and February 17, 2027, respectively. Students are advised to prepare accordingly and stay updated on admit card releases expected in January 2027.
A Madhya Pradesh familys attempt to trace a Rs 35,000 investment made during World War I has hit a fresh hurdle after the UKs Debt Management Office said it could find no evidence the 1917 Indian War Loan was a British government obligation. The family wants historical records to establish whether the money was ever repaid or settled.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely across several MP districts, warns IMD
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in various districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. The unexpected rain may spoil the Dussehra festivity. For Bhopal and surrounding areas, the sky is expected to remain mainly clear with a possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and light rain. Maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast at 34 degrees C and 20 degrees C, respectively, with wind speeds of 8-10 kmph. The alert covers Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Dhar, Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Shajapur, Agar, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri and Datia. Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely at isolated places in Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari districts. According to the daily weather summary based on observations on Tuesday morning, rainfall was recorded at isolated places in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Sagar divisions during the past 24 hours, while the rest of the state remained largely dry. Maximum temperatures showed no significant change across divisions. They remained below normal by up to 2.9 degrees C in Chambal division districts and above normal by 2.2 degrees C in Jabalpur division, staying near normal elsewhere. Minimum temperatures were above normal by 2.3-2.8 degrees C in Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior and Sagar divisions, and appreciably higher by 3.54.4 degrees C in Narmadapuram and Shahdol divisions. Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 17.0 degrees C, while Ratlam logged the highest maximum of 36 degrees C. Other low minimums included Karoundi (17.8 degrees C), Malanjkhand (18.1 degrees C), Chhindwara (18.2 degrees C) and Gwalior (18.3 degrees C). High maximums were also noted in Khargone (35.6 degrees C), Khandwa (35.5 degrees C) and Mandsaur (35.1 degrees C). IMD has advised people to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid shelter under trees or electric poles, and refrain from outdoor work in open fields. Farmers have been urged to ensure proper drainage in fields, postpone irrigation and sprays during rainy or windy conditions, and provide support to tall plants to prevent lodging. A gradual fall of about 2 degrees C in minimum temperatures is expected over the next five days.
Noida village worships Ravan as 'Son of soil', rejects effigy burning on Dussehra
Digital Desk | Greater Noida (UP), Oct 20 (IANS) While Dussehra is celebrated across India by burning the effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran to symbolise the victory of good over evil, Bisrakh village in Uttar Pradeshs Greater Noida follows a distinct tradition of worshipping Ravan instead. Located around 30 kilometres from the national Capital, the village is believed to be the birthplace of Ravan, the demon king from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Unlike other parts of the country, residents here refrain from burning his effigy, considering the practice disrespectful to their ancestors. Instead, devotees offer prayers and perform religious rituals for Ravan. Speaking to IANS, Mahant Ramdas Maharaj said the village holds a special place in local religious beliefs and is associated with sages Brahma and Pulastya. This is Ravans birthplace and was once the ashram of Sage Brahma and Sage Pulastya. Ravan is worshipped here every day throughout the year. Today is Dussehra, and a 'yagya' is being performed. The temple has been beautifully decorated, and special prayers are being offered to Ravana, he said. He added that people from several areas visit the temple on the occasion to offer flowers and sweets. Religious ceremonies, including 'havans', are conducted during the day and continue into the evening. According to local tradition, Bisrakh was earlier known as Vishveshara, a name associated with Ravanas father, Vishrava. It is believed that Sage Vishrava was born in the village during the Treta Yuga and established a Shiva Lingam there. Ravan, who was a devotee of Lord Shiva, is also believed to have worshipped at the site. The temple has attracted growing attention on social media, bringing visitors from different parts of the country to witness the villages distinctive Dussehra observance. Bisrakh is not the only place where Ravan receives religious reverence. A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur follows a different tradition, with devotees offering prayers to the ten-headed king instead of celebrating his destruction. The Dashanan Temple, located within the Kailash Temple complex in the Shiwala area of Kanpur, is known for its unique tradition of opening its doors only once a year, on Vijayadashami. The temple remains closed for the other 364 days. Speaking to IANS, temple priest Pandit Ram Bajpai said, The shrine was built in 1868 by Maharaj Guru Prasad Shukla. On Dussehra, the temple doors are opened in the morning, following which the idol of Ravana is ceremonially bathed with milk and holy water. The rituals are then performed according to traditional customs, followed by prayers and aarti. The temple's distinctive tradition stems from the belief that Ravana should not be viewed solely as a symbol of evil but also as a highly learned scholar, an intelligent ruler, and a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Devotees visit the shrine on Vijayadashami to seek blessings and offer prayers, flowers, and oil lamps. The annual opening draws worshippers who wish to pay their respects to Ravana's scholarly attributes and his devotion to Lord Shiva. Similarly, while Dussehra celebrations across the country traditionally culminate in the burning of Ravanas effigies, a village in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district, too, observes the festival differently, worshipping the King of Lanka, affectionately known as 'Ravan Baba', as its presiding deity. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Naresh Tiwari, the priest at the Ravan temple, said the villagers believed that Ravan Baba protected the community and that every auspicious occasion should begin with his blessings. Located in Nateran tehsil of Vidisha, Ravan village is home to an ancient temple believed by locals to date back to the Parmar era. The temple houses a 12-foot idol of Ravana in a reclining posture, where daily prayers and aarti are performed. Rather than burning his effigy on Dussehra, villagers organise Ramayana recitations, devotional singing, and a grand community feast, drawing devotees from Vidisha, Bhopal and neighbouring areas. Our village, named Ravan, has an idol of Ravan Maharaj established. Ravan Baba Maharaj presides here, and our entire village resides under his protection. All our tasks are accomplished through him, Tiwari said. The priest added that villagers seek the deitys blessings before weddings, pre-wedding rituals, Bhagwat Kirtans, and Ramayana recitations. According to him, failing to seek the deitys blessings before beginning an auspicious undertaking is believed to invite obstacles.
Unique Dussehra Celebration in Madhya Pradesh Village Honors Ravana and Kumbhkaran
In Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, villagers celebrate Dussehra by worshipping Ravana and Kumbhkaran, a tradition steeped in history and belief. Unique Dussehra Celebration in Madhya Pradesh Village Honors Ravana and Kumbhkaran
States may be nudged to go for agrivoltaic solar projects
States have been showing a lot of interest in this and in addition to the pilot that the Centre is doing, states such as Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra have been trying to actively facilitate this.
Weather update for tomorrow October 20, 2026: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with heavy rain likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala and Mahe. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Odisha, Konkan and Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra. A well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Arabian Sea is likely to move towards the Somalia coast by October 22.
Gurugram: 3 Held For E-Challan Fraud
Gurugram police have arrested three men from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly providing bank accounts to cybercriminals involved in a fake e-challan SMS fraud. The arrests followed a complaint where a man lost Rs 1.35 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link. The accused received Rs 7,500 for facilitating the transfer of Rs 70,000 from the victim's account.
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Juyal, Patidar, Samarth centuries headline Day 2
Captain Aryan Juyal's unbeaten 60 helped Uttar Pradesh recover against Goa, while Rajat Patidar's 107* put Madhya Pradesh in control against Puducherry, and Ravikumar Samarth's 133 kept Vidarbha in contention against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.
Unique Tradition of Ravana Worship in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh During Dussehra
In Vidisha, a village honors Ravana as a protector during Dussehra, diverging from the traditional effigy burning. Unique Tradition of Ravana Worship in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh During Dussehra
No effigy burning in this village in MP's Vidisha where the King of Lanka is worshipped
Digital Desk | Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (IANS) While Dussehra celebrations across the country traditionally culminate in the burning of Ravanas effigies, a village in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district observes the festival differently, worshipping the King of Lanka, affectionately known as 'Ravan Baba', as its presiding deity. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Naresh Tiwari, the priest at the Ravan temple, said the villagers believed that Ravan Baba protected the community and that every auspicious occasion should begin with his blessings. Located in Nateran tehsil of Vidisha, Ravan village is home to an ancient temple believed by locals to date back to the Parmar era. The temple houses a 12-foot idol of Ravana in a reclining posture, where daily prayers and aarti are performed. Rather than burning his effigy on Dussehra, villagers organise Ramayana recitations, devotional singing, and a grand community feast, drawing devotees from Vidisha, Bhopal and neighbouring areas. Our village, named Ravan, has an idol of Ravan Maharaj established. Ravan Baba Maharaj presides here, and our entire village resides under his protection. All our tasks are accomplished through him, Tiwari said. The priest added that villagers seek the deitys blessings before weddings, pre-wedding rituals, Bhagwat Kirtans, and Ramayana recitations. According to him, failing to seek the deitys blessings before beginning an auspicious undertaking is believed to invite obstacles. The tradition extends to important personal milestones, including weddings and the purchase of new vehicles. Villagers offer the first wedding invitation to Ravan Baba and seek his blessings before proceeding with ceremonies. Rajesh Dhakad, a representative of the village head, said local folklore explained the presence of Ravanas idol through a story about a powerful demon who wanted to challenge Ravana. According to the legend, Ravan Baba came to the place and shattered the demons pride, which is why Ravan's idol is depicted in a resting posture. The story of how the village got its name has been passed down through generations. There is no specific date, but Ravan is an ancient name. Because the idol of Ravan Baba is here, the village is identified by his name, Dhakad said. He added that the annual Dussehra bhandara holds special significance for the community, with even villagers who have moved elsewhere making it a point to return for the occasion. Many people come with their wishes, and their wishes have been fulfilled here in the past. So, wherever they might be, they definitely come here on the day of Dussehra, he said. Pandit Govind Narayan Tiwari, a local resident, said Ravana was worshipped as a deity in the village and was given precedence during religious and family ceremonies. We worship Ravan Maharaj as a deity, and everyone else does too, because Ravan Maharaj is indeed a god. Here, Ravan Baba is worshipped first during every auspicious event, he said. He added that even wedding rituals begin with offerings to Ravan Baba, including the first offering of oil, before other ceremonies are performed. The villages distinctive Dussehra tradition reflects a local religious practice in which Ravana, commonly portrayed as the antagonist in the Ramayana and symbolically associated with the triumph of good over evil, is revered as a protector and village deity.
Madhya Pradesh Government Focuses on Cleanliness, Employment, and Infrastructure: CM Mohan Yadav
CM Mohan Yadav emphasizes cleanliness, job creation, and infrastructure development in Madhya Pradesh during a recent visit to Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Government Focuses on Cleanliness, Employment, and Infrastructure: CM Mohan Yadav
Viksit Bharat Industry and Trade Conference to bring 400 entrepreneurs to Bhopal: FMPCCI
Bhopal will host the Viksit Bharat Industry and Trade Conference 2026 on October 22-23, bringing together around 400 entrepreneurs and industry representatives from 10-15 states, along with business delegates from countries including Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom, to explore investment opportunities and strengthen inter-state industrial cooperation. Organised by the Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FMPCCI), the conference will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda will preside over the event, while state MSME Minister Chetanya Kashyap will attend as a special guest. Addressing the media on Monday, FMPCCI President Himanshu Khare said the conference will provide a platform for industry and trade organisations to discuss policy measures, particularly those aimed at improving ease of doing business for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
India PR Distribution Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 19: The historic Sadar Manzil in Bhopal became the setting for an evening of fashion, culture and emerging talent as Face of India 2026 hosted its grand finale on 14 October under the theme
2011 Child Labour Case Accused Arrested
A 33-year-old man, Dalip Singh, wanted in a 2011 case concerning the alleged forced labour of two minor children at a Delhi hotel, has been apprehended from Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. He was caught on Monday after evading court proceedings for a non-bailable warrant issued on August 17 this year.
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Severe Thunderstorms and Rain Forecast for Several Districts in Madhya Pradesh
The Indian Meteorological Department warns of thunderstorms and rain in Madhya Pradesh, urging residents to take precautions. Severe Thunderstorms and Rain Forecast for Several Districts in Madhya Pradesh
Actress Bhumi Pednekkar recently attended the World Economic Forums annual meeting for future leaders in Dubai, where she marked an important milestone by graduating from the Young Global Leaders (YGL) community, Class of 2024. The actress shared a series of pictures from the gathering on social media, along with a note reflecting on her experience and the connections she has made through the community. Describing the past few days as fulfilling, rejuvenating and full of purpose, Bhumi spoke about the opportunity to meet people from different fields who share a common goal of making a positive difference in the world. I always walk away with newer ideas, exciting possibilities, potential collaborations, and friendships that I know will stay with me for a long time. A YGL is always a call away, any city, any time, she wrote. Bhumi Pednekkar reflects on graduating from YGL community Bhumi also shared why this year's gathering was particularly meaningful for her, as she officially graduated from the programme and became a YGL alumna. This year was extra special. I graduated and officially became a YGL Alumni, Class of 2024. While one chapter may have come to a close, the journey, the learning, and the community continue, she said. Reflecting on the people she has met through the initiative, the actress highlighted how the community encourages its members to learn from one another while remaining committed to their individual goals. These are the people who give you wings and encourage you to fly, while also keeping you grounded when you need it most. And perhaps thats what makes this community so special, you leave feeling inspired by what others are doing, challenged to do more yourself, and reminded of how much there still is to learn, she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Satish Pednekkar (@bhumisatishpednekkar) Bhumi's work beyond films Alongside her acting career, Bhumi has spoken about issues including gender-based violence and the climate crisis. She has also been associated with efforts to improve access to education, including work towards building a tribal school in Madhya Pradesh. Concluding her note, the actress expressed gratitude for the people she has encountered, the friendships she has formed and the opportunities to continue learning and contributing to causes she cares about. Her latest social media post offered a glimpse into her experience at the Dubai gathering and the significance of completing her journey as a member of the Young Global Leaders community. Also Read:Bhumi Pednekkar marks 3 years of Thank You For Coming: The pure liberation I felt doing this film
Asian Para Games: Kapil Parmar wins bronze after emphatic 69-seconds ippon victory
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 19 (IANS) Indias Kapil Parmar added another international medal to his collection with a bronze-medal finish in the mens J1-70kg para-judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, defeating Indonesias Rafli Ahnaf Shidqi by ippon in just one minute and nine seconds at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall. The victory marked Indias third medal on the opening day of the competition and offered a strong response from Parmar after his semifinal defeat earlier in the day. The Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, who entered the tournament as a world-ranked eighth judoka, overcame Indonesias Shidqi, ranked 17th, to secure his place on the podium. Parmars route to the bronze-medal contest began with a hard-fought quarterfinal against Mongolias Baatarsuren Bat-Erdene. The Indian prevailed by ippon after four minutes and 53 seconds of action during the golden score, advancing to the semifinals with a determined performance. However, his pursuit of the gold-medal bout came to an end when Indonesias Junaedi defeated him by ippon in the last four. Parmar regrouped for the bronze-medal contest and delivered a decisive performance, finishing the bout against Shidqi in just 69 seconds. The latest achievement adds to an impressive career for the judoka from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, who has competed in para-judo since 2017. Classified J1, a category for athletes with visual impairments, Parmar has established himself as one of Indias leading competitors in the discipline under the guidance of coach Munawar Anzar Ali Siddiqui. His international rsum includes bronze at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, silver at the previous Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and gold at the 2019 Commonwealth Judo Championships. He has also collected multiple IBSA Grand Prix titles and seven national gold medals. Parmars contributions to Indian sport were recognised with the Arjuna Award for 202425. He is also a Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athlete, reflecting his importance to Indias para-judo programme. His bronze in Aichi-Nagoya provides another significant milestone in his career and strengthens Indias medal haul as the countrys para-athletes continue their campaigns across disciplines at the continental competition.
MP Board Removes Internal Choice in 2-Mark Questions for Classes 9 to 12 From 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has revised the examination pattern for Classes 9 to 12, introducing changes to internal-choice options in question papers from the 2026-27 academic session. Under the updated guidelines, students will no longer receive internal
MP: Bhopal, adjoining districts on alert as IMD warns of thunderstorms, rain
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department's Bhopal centre has issued a warning on Monday in several districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Ratangarh, Sheopur Kalan, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Niwari and Orchha for thunderstorms with lightning and rain. Rainfall intensity is expected to remain below 5 mm per hour, with a less than 30 per cent probability of cloud-to-ground lightning. The Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, has advised residents to remain cautious. Possible impacts include waterlogging in low-lying and poorly drained urban areas, minor traffic disruptions due to reduced visibility, brief power interruptions from lightning strikes, and limited damage to weak or temporary structures, crops and plants. Authorities have urged people to take shelter indoors or under strong cover during lightning activity, avoid standing under trees or in open fields, unplug electrical appliances, drive slowly in light rain, and exercise caution while moving through waterlogged stretches. The advisory comes even as a few cities continue to grapple with the after-effects of a three-day-spell of intense monsoon showers that recently disrupted life across the city. Fridays sharp spike in rainfall triggered widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls and severe disruption of civic and medical services. According to the regional Meteorological Office, Bhopal district received an estimated 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 11:30 a.m. on Friday (October 16) -- a sharp rise from about 35 mm on Thursday and 42 mm on Wednesday. Neighbouring districts such as Hoshangabad (nearly 78 mm on Thursday), Raisen and Vidisha also recorded moderate to heavy showers through the week. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation deployed suction trucks and portable pumps to clear water. The Mayor stated that all departments were on high alert with emergency protocols active, though continuous rainfall had slowed clearance efforts. Many residents preferred to stay indoors despite it being a working day. Rainfall activity remained limited over most parts of the state. However, significant rainfall was reported from Guna, which received 115.6 mm during the previous 24 hours. Khandwa recorded 11.0 mm of rainfall, while Rajgarh received 3.0 mm. The remaining stations reported no rain. Overall, the weather pattern over Madhya Pradesh was characterised by above-normal temperatures, high morning humidity, and isolated rainfall activity, particularly over the Guna region. The observations suggest warm and humid conditions prevailing across much of the state, with localised rain contributing to moisture levels in select districts.
Rebound in output in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan offset by decline in drought hit Maharashtra, Karnataka
The Madhya Pradesh government has made significant administrative changes, appointing Ramprakash Ahirwar as the new Municipal Commissioner of Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh Government Announces Major Administrative Reshuffle, Appoints Ramprakash Ahirwar as Bhopal Municipal Commissioner
Madhya Pradesh patwari dies by suicide, bodies of two sons found in car near railway station
A patwari allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a moving train in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram district on Sunday, while the bodies of his two sons were later found inside a locked car parked near a railway station, police said. The incident came to light after railway police recovered the man's remains from the tracks and the children's bodies were discovered hours later.
MP govt orders administrative reshuffle in key civic posts, Bhopal gets new municipal commissioner
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has effected a significant administrative reshuffle through an order, transferring four IAS officers in key positions related to municipal corporations and urban development. Ram Prakash Ahirwar will be the new Bhopal Municipal Commissioner, the late Sunday night order said. He will replace Sanskriti Jain. Ramprakash Ahirwar, an IAS officer of the 2018 batch, had been handling civic affairs in Jabalpur before his elevation to the state capital. His dual responsibility as Bhopal Municipal Commissioner and Managing Director of the Metro Rail Company is being seen as a significant assignment, given the ongoing expansion of the metro network and the need for improved urban services in Bhopal. According to the order issued by the General Administration Department on October 18, Sanskriti Jain (2015 batch), who was serving as Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation with additional charge of Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company Limited, has been posted as Deputy Secretary in the Finance Department. Anju Arun Kumar (2017 batch), currently Chief Executive Officer of Smart City Bhopal with additional charge of Additional Commissioner of Bhopal Municipal Corporation, has been transferred as Deputy Secretary in the Panchayat and Rural Development Department. Ramprakash Ahirwar (2018 batch), who was the Commissioner of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, has been posted as Commissioner of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. He will also hold the additional charge of Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Company Limited, Bhopal. Agrim Kumar (2020 batch), currently the Chief Executive Officer of Zila Panchayat Chhindwara, has been appointed as Commissioner of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation. The reshuffle comes as part of the regular administrative adjustments in the state. Officials said the changes are aimed at ensuring a smooth functioning of civic bodies in major cities, particularly Bhopal and Jabalpur, while also strengthening the administrative setup in the Finance and Panchayat departments. The transfers are expected to take effect immediately, with the officers directed to assume charge of their new responsibilities at the earliest. The new commissioners are expected to prioritise civic amenities, infrastructure projects and better coordination with the metro rail initiative in the state capital.
MP Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation in Neemuch, Dhar; seize plants worth nearly Rs 6 crore
MP Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation in Neemuch, Dhar; seize plants worth nearly Rs 6 crore Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Police on Sunday continued their crackdown on illegal narcotics with major seizures of cannabis plants from eight fields in Neemuch and Dhar districts. As Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Director General of Police Kailash Makwana have [] The post MP Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation in Neemuch, Dhar; seize plants worth nearly Rs 6 crore appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
National Hockey: Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP In Semis
Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh have advanced to the Division A semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after securing victories in their respective quarterfinal matches on Sunday.
Ranji Trophy: Saharan Ton Overshadows Gill's Return, Rinku, Arya, Badoni Hit Centuries
Skipper Uday Saharan: Skipper Uday Saharan struck an unbeaten century to rescue Punjab after Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls, while Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni also notched up hundreds on day one of the second round of the prestigious competition on Sunday. In the Elite Group B clash at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Saharan's unbeaten 106, laced with 13 fours, lifted Punjab to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh. Rinku's 118 not out, coming off 186 balls and laced with 11 fours and two sixes, pulled Uttar Pradesh out of trouble to 202 Goa, before the latter reached 43/0 in 12 overs. Arya, playing his first game of the season, fell one run short of a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket, while captain Badoni hit 115 not out to put Delhi in command by taking them to 381/4 against Gujarat. Saharan, who captained India to runners-up finish in the 2024 Mens U19 World Cup, used the sweep and the slog sweep to good effect against Chhattisgarh's left-arm spin pair of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Ajay Mandal. Openers Vihaan Malhotra (40 off 77 balls) and Harnoor Pannu put on another half-century stand to see off the new ball, before the duo were trapped lbw by Jadeja and Mandal respectively. Gill, playing his first Ranji game of the season before departing for India's tour of New Zealand, came in at number four but fell for one. Mandal drew him forward and beat him through the gate to knock back the stumps. Saharan and Prabhsimran Singh (62 off 133 balls) then rebuilt the innings with a 130-run stand for the fourth wicket. Though Prabhsimran was trapped lbw by Jadeja before tea break arrived, Saharan marched forward to bring up his third first-class hundred off 168 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora (38 not out off 75 balls) ensured Punjab added 71 runs in the final session without further loss. In Elite Group A game at Green Park in Kanpur, Rinku hit his 11th first-class century, his second in successive games this season, to single-handedly drag Uttar Pradesh from 137/9 to 202 against Goa. At Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, Raj Limbani's four-wicket haul helped Baroda bowl out Bihar for 166, before they reached 77/3. At Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, debutant Kawalpreet Singh fell four runs short of a century but rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who were all out for 260 in 82.5 overs against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's pacers bowled out Puducherry for 177, with the former finishing on 23/ 2 at stumps. In Elite Group B, a maiden fifty from Manvanth Kumar led a lower-order fightback for Karnataka, who reached 281/8 after birthday boy Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya had made early inroads for Saurashtra in Alur. Sibsankar Roy's half-century steered Assam to 228/6 against Tripura, while Andhra spinners Saurabh Kumar and T Vijay bowled out Hyderabad for 275. Andhra were 9 for no loss at stumps and trail by 266 runs. In Elite Group C, without veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, Bengal were bowled out for 184 by Services, but the visitors came back to leave the hosts at 83/5. Sachin Baby's unbeaten 112 rescued Kerala, who reached 245/6 against Odisha. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vicky Ostwal's four-wicket haul helped Maharashtra dismiss Jharkhand for 169, with the hosts reaching 85/3 at stumps at Pune. In Elite Group D, Mumbai bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140 at Bilaspur and were 107/2 at stumps, and trail by just 33 runs. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (4-34) and left-arm spinner and captain R Sai Kishore (4-40) shared eight wickets as Tamil Nadu bowled out Uttarakhand for 134 in 56.2 overs. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. In reply, Tamil Nadu reached 85/2 in 27 overs at stumps and trail by 49 runs. N Jagadeesan made 37 off 53 balls, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul was unbeaten on 37 off 73 deliveries. Overnight rain in Chennai and a wet outfield delayed the start until 10.30 am, and bad light brought an early end to the day's play at 5.28 pm. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
MP truck accident: CM removes CSP, suspends 8 cops
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a city superintendent of police (CSP) from his post and the suspension of eight other police personnel over alleged negligence following a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior that claimed 14 lives.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Takes Action After Truck Runs Over Devotees in Gwalior, 14 Killed
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav orders removal of a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) and suspension of eight others after a truck accident near Sheetla Mata temple in Gwalior leaves 14 dead. The orders came after accusations of police negligence
Speeding Truck Runs Over Devotees In Gwalior, 13 Killed
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a speeding truck ran over devotees heading to Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, early Sunday. The truck reportedly broke through police barricades before crashing into the temples outer wall and gate around 1.30 am.
14 killed as truck runs over devotees near MP temple
At least 14 persons were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.
Gwalior Temple Tragedy: CSP Removed, 8 Cops Suspended After Truck Kills 15 Near Sheetla Mata Mandir
A horrifying tragedy struck Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, late Saturday night (Saptami) after a runaway truck laden with paddy mowed down crowds of devotees near the Sheetla Mata Mandir before ramming into the temples entry gate. The impact killed at least 15 people and injured 27 others, triggering swift government action against police officials for security [] The post Gwalior Temple Tragedy: CSP Removed, 8 Cops Suspended After Truck Kills 15 Near Sheetla Mata Mandir appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
From skyscrapers to cockroach-themed pandals: Patnas Durga Puja pandals in spotlight
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) As the nine-day Sharadiya Durga Puja nears closure, the festive fervour is high on the streets of Patna and other adjoining cities in Bihar, with thousands of devotees thronging the uniquely designed Puja pandals to pay obeisance to Goddess Durga. The turnout of devotees at these pandals is set to rise substantially on Maha Ashtami and Navami. With the sound of drums and cymbals, chanting of mantras, vibrant lighting and grand decorations, the entire atmosphere has become imbued with devotion. Besides devotion to the Goddess, devotees are captivated by the design and uniquely themed Puja pandals, which are drawing plenty of attention. The grandeur of these pandals is captivating both the devotees and social media users. Across the state, from Patna to Katihar and Munger, pandals have been designed as replicas of world-famous landmarks. A Durga Puja pandal in Vinodpur, Katihar, has become a major talking point due to its unconventional theme: the idol of Goddess Durga is installed amidst decorations featuring giant cockroaches and spider webs, a theme that aligns with the ongoing political discourse surrounding a Cockroach Janata Party. This distinctive style has sparked curiosity among the public. However, the organisers stated that the theme has no connection to national politics or any political commentary. According to them, it is an entirely fictional concept, created solely to entertain visitors and children attending the festivities. At Patnas Dakbungalow Square, an approximately 80-foot-tall pandal has been constructed, based on the architectural style of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh. Inspired by the artistic architecture of these temples, the structure offers devotees a glimpse into religious heritage and craftsmanship. In Boring Road, another notable place for Durga Puja celebrations, a grand replica of the Farakka Barrage has been created. Standing about 55 feet tall and 55 feet wide, this pandal seeks to bridge religious faith with social concerns, drawing attention to the perennial issues of floods, riverbank erosion, and the challenges faced by farmers in Bihar. Another pandal at Patnas Boring Canal Road is also hogging attention because of its unique theme. The pandal, standing at about 100 feet tall and 150 meters long, is adorned with nearly 20,000 bells. A 16-foot-tall idol of Goddess Durga has been installed inside. Another pandal grabbing attention is in Bariarpur block of Munger district, where the 'Badi Durga Maharani' is drawing crowds because of its immense size and scale. The pandal here stands 250 feet tall and is modelled after the famous Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia. The Durga Puja pandals in Bihar exemplify how religious festivals integrate art, architecture, social messages, and local creativity alongside tradition. In some places, replicas of grand structures have left visitors in awe, while elsewhere, unique themes have become the talk of the town.
15 killed as truck mows down devotees outside Gwalior temple
Gwalior: Fifteen persons, including several teenagers, lost their lives and more than 25 were injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotees gathered for Navratri prayers outside a temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior district early on Sunday, police said. The paddy-laden truck, bearing a Punjab registration number, entered a no-entry zone on Chinar Road at 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 orders suspension of 8 police personnel, CSP's removal after Gwalior tragedy
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) from his post and the suspension of eight other police personnel following alleged negligence in a truck accident...
Gwalior temple tragedy: CM Yadav orders City SPs removal, 8 others after 14 deaths
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of nine police personnel due to negligence. A truck incident at Sheetla Mata temple resulted in 14 deaths and 28 injuries, prompting immediate action. Compensation of Rs 4 lakh has been announced for the families of the deceased. The chief minister stated that a detailed investigation would be initiated to identify responsible parties.
CM Mohan Yadav orders removal of CSP; suspends 8 cops after Gwalior truck accident
Digital Desk | Bhopal/Gwalior, Oct 18 (IANS) Taking a serious view of negligence in the tragic truck accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior that claimed 14 lives, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday ordered the immediate removal of the City Superintendent of Police (CSP) of the Jhansi Road area and the suspension of eight other police officers and personnel. Accordingly, CSP Jhansi Road Ravi Bhadauria has been removed from his post. Those suspended include Jhansi Road SHO Shakti Singh Yadav, Antri SHO (Station House Officer) Gitesh Sharma, Jhansi Road Traffic SHO Abhishek Raghuvanshi, Traffic Inspector Raghavendra Jadon, Head Constable Sushil Dwivedi, and Constables Kishan Khanna, Anil Jaitpuria and Pawan Sengar. In a post on his X handle, the Chief Minister said, Taking a serious view of the negligence surrounding the incident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, directives have been issued for the immediate removal of the CSP, the suspension of three Station House Officers (SHOs), one Traffic Inspector, one Head Constable, and three constables, as well as a comprehensive investigation into the incident. This is intended to fix accountability and ensure that strict action is taken against those found responsible. CM Yadav emphasised that the safety of all citizens is of paramount importance. To prevent any recurrence of such incidents in the future, security arrangements will be reviewed and necessary measures will be implemented. Negligence concerning public safety will not be tolerated at any level, he said in his post. The Chief Minister has made it clear that no one will be spared if found negligent in the performance of their duties. He has directed Ministers Edal Singh Kansana and Rakesh Shukla to visit Gwalior to assess the arrangements being made for the affected families. Earlier, CM Yadav had announced financial assistance for the victims. The state government will provide Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh each to those who sustained serious injuries, and Rs 50,000 each to the other injured individuals. Free medical treatment has also been assured for all the injured. The affected families are from Gwalior, Shivpuri and Sheopur districts. Expressing grief over the incident, the Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. The action against the police officials underlines the governments resolve to establish departmental accountability in the matter.
Gwalior truck accident: Amit Shah offers condolences; assures medical aid for injured
Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic truck accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior that claimed 14 lives and left 29 others injured early Sunday morning. The Home Ministry Office in a post on X said (in Hindi), The accident that occurred near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) is deeply tragic. My condolences go out to those who have lost their loved ones in this incident. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide strength to the bereaved families to bear this grief. All possible medical assistance is being provided to the injured. I wish them a speedy recovery. The accident took place between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., when a speeding truck loaded with paddy lost control on a downward slope along Chinor Road. The vehicle struck devotees who were heading to the temple during Navratri, ploughed into roadside shops and then crashed into the temples entrance gate and outer wall. Victims included women, children, teenagers and the elderly. Two police personnel were also among the injured, with several people reported to be in critical condition. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as people rushed to pull the injured from the debris. Police and administrative teams launched immediate rescue operations. The injured have been admitted to various hospitals in Gwalior, where medical teams are conducting CT scans and X-rays. Of the 14 deceased, 11 have been identified. They include Satyendra Gurjar (22), Sarla Tomar (50), Gaurav Parihar (18), Mahesh Sharma (45), Vimlesh (18), Devesh Baghel (17), Prince alias Chhotu Jatav (16), Shaurya Sharma (15), Hemant Rathore (21), Divyansh (16) and Pawan (23). The victims belonged to Gwalior, Shivpuri and Sheopur districts. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh each to those with serious injuries and Rs 50,000 each to the other injured people. Free medical treatment has also been assured for all the injured.
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Nothing can save CEC Gyanesh Kumar; ECI's IT system has to be thoroughly revamped: Congress
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of undermining public trust by allegedly withholding searchable electoral rolls from political parties for eight years, claiming that the poll bodys recent decision to provide voter lists in searchable format followed sustained pressure from the Opposition over alleged vote chori. In a post on X, Ramesh said the Congress and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly demanded searchable electoral rolls over the past two years, but the ECI had consistently rejected their demand. The demand was repeatedly refused by the ECI -- which stopped providing searchable voter rolls in 2018 when the Congress found lakhs of bogus voters in Madhya Pradesh. The demand was denied for 8 years to enable Vote Chori, Ramesh said. He further asserted that the ECI issued an order on October 15, allowing political parties to access electoral rolls in searchable format for the Special Summary Revision (SSR), which has resumed after a gap of two years in 17 states and UTs. This is because the whole nation is on the streets against the Vote Chors, he said. The Congress leader alleged that the government and the poll body had repeatedly changed their approach whenever allegations of electoral irregularities surfaced. Every time Vote Chori is caught, the Modi Govt adopts a new tactic: stopping readable voter rolls, fake voter additions, SIR. But not this time, Ramesh said. Mounting his attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Ramesh demanded his resignation and called for a comprehensive overhaul of the poll body. Nothing can save the CEC Gyanesh Kumar who, acting on the instructions of the PM and the HM, has destroyed public trust and confidence in the ECI. He simply has to go. But that alone will not be enough. The ECI itself along with its IT system has to be thoroughly revamped. The SIR, that has put the Constitutional right to vote for over 13 crore Indians at risk, has to be suspended forthwith, he added. The Congress, along with other Opposition parties, is protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and raising questions over the Election Commissions functioning. Opposition leaders have alleged that the exercise could threaten eligible voters rights, while the poll body has maintained that the revision process is intended to update electoral rolls. The controversy has also led to protests by Opposition leaders against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with the INDIA bloc demanding his resignation.
15 Killed As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh
At least 15 people have died and several others have been injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior late Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.
14 Killed, 28 Injured as Truck Rams Devotees Outside Gwalior Temple
GWALIOR, October 18: At least 14 people were killed and 28 injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotees outside the Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior district in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The incident occurred around 1.30 am on Chinor Road, near a slope outside the temple, when the [] The post 14 Killed, 28 Injured as Truck Rams Devotees Outside Gwalior Temple appeared first on Northlines .
Extremely heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi on MP road accident
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the road accident near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and extended deepest condolences to the grieving families. Fourteen people were killed, while 27 were injured after a truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple early on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when the truck lost control while descending a slope near the historic Shitla Mata Temple, located 18 kilometres from the district headquarters. Taking to X, Gandhi said, The news of the deaths of several devotees in a horrific accident caused by an out-of-control truck near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the grieving families who have lost their loved ones in this accident. I stand with them in this hour of sorrow. I hope for the swift recovery of the injured, he added. Meanwhile, families of those killed in the tragic road accident gathered outside the post-mortem house on Sunday and expressed outrage over what they alleged was the administration's failure to ensure proper traffic management during the heavy rush of devotees amid the Navratri festival. They assembled outside the post-mortem house in large numbers, raising questions over the district administration's arrangements and demanding accountability for the tragedy. The incident has triggered widespread anger among residents. Questions are being raised over the police administration's handling of traffic regulation and public safety during the festival. People have demanded strict action against those found responsible for the lapses that allegedly led to the accident. The tragedy occurred during the auspicious festival of Navratri, when hundreds of thousands of devotees visit the historic Shitla Mata Temple. Typically, the route passing by the temple is closed to large vehicles during this period; hence, an investigation is underway to determine who allowed the truck to enter. Officials have stated that they are probing who authorised the truck's entry and whose negligence led to this incident. The victims' families have questioned how the movement of a truck wasn't prohibited in the vicinity of the Shitla Mata Temple.
Couple killed, 3 minor daughters critical as speeding car hits bike in MP's Pandhurna
Digital Desk | Pandhurna, Oct 18 (IANS) A couple died on the spot, and their three minor daughters were left battling for life after a speeding car hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Pandhurna while they were returning home after darshan. The deceased have been identified as Vasudev Uike (40) and his wife Sunita Uike (35). Their three daughters -- Vaishnavy (3), Sonu (7) and Rakhi (5) -- sustained injuries in the accident and are undergoing treatment. The youngest, Vaishnavy, suffered a fracture and has been referred to Nagpur for advanced medical care, while Sonu and Rakhi are being treated at the Pandhurna Civil Hospital. According to police, the family was travelling on a motorcycle and was crossing the Tigaon four-lane highway when a speeding car hit their bike with great force. The impact was so severe that both Vasudev and Sunita died on the spot. Passers-by and local residents rushed the injured children to a hospital. The accident took place late at night when traffic on the highway was relatively low. Eyewitnesses said the car was travelling at high speed and did not stop after the collision. The driver of the car fled from the scene, leaving the family lying on the road. Police teams reached the spot soon after receiving information and launched a search for the absconding vehicle and its driver. Senior officers said efforts are underway to trace the car through CCTV footage and other leads available on the highway. The motorcycle involved in the accident has been seized, and a case has been registered. Local administration and hospital authorities are monitoring the condition of the three injured girls. Doctors treating them at Pandhurna Civil Hospital said Sonu and Rakhi are stable but under observation, while Vaishnavy requires specialised treatment in Nagpur. Residents of the area have demanded strict action against the absconding driver and better safety measures on the Tigaon four-lane highway, which has witnessed several accidents in the past. Police said further investigation is in progress to ascertain the exact sequence of events and establish the identity of the car involved in the accident.
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At Least 13 Killed As Truck Runs Over Crowd Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh
A paddy-laden truck reportedly lost control near Sheetla Mata Temple during Navratri, killing 13 devotees and injuring around 40 others as authorities investigate how it breached police barricades.
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13 killed, 40 injured as truck hits devotees near temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior
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Gwalior: 13 killed, as truck rams devotees near Sheetlamata Mandir
At least 13 people were killed and nearly 40 injured after a truck loaded with paddy crashed into devotees waiting near Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, around 1.30 am on Sunday. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which stopped after hitting the temple wall
13 Killed, 40 Injured as Truck Hits Devotees near Temple in Gwalior
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12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior
Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 18 (IANS) Twelve people were killed, while over 25 were injured after a truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior early on Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when the truck lost control while descending a slope near the historic Shitla Mata Temple, located 18 kilometres from the district headquarters. Approximately 50 people were struck by the vehicle, resulting in at least 12 deaths. More than 25 others, including two police personnel and several children, have sustained injuries, an official said. According to eyewitnesses, the truck was loaded with sacks of paddy and lost control while descending a hill and crashed into shops near the temple. The truck, approaching from the direction of Chinor, went out of control while descending the slope near the main outer gate of the temple and ploughed into the shops situated around the gate. The impact caused significant damage to several shops and destroyed multiple two-wheeled vehicles, an eyewitness told IANS. Upon receiving news of the accident, police teams arrived at the scene and transported the injured to the hospital. About five individuals remain in critical condition. The bodies of the deceased have been taken to the Jaya Arogya Hospital in Gwalior. Speaking to IANS, a local said, When I looked around, there was utter chaos and distress. People were screaming and frantically searching for their loved ones. It was heartbreaking to see people trapped beneath the truck. As for negligence, this is a result of gross negligence by the Gwalior administration. It is a major lapse that led to this tragedy at the Shitla Mata Temple. Our faith has been deeply shaken. People hold an unwavering belief in this temple, a place where neither a coconut is broken nor a lemon is cut, yet such a tragedy has occurred. It is heartbreaking. I demand that the government and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who frequently speak about Sanatan Dharma, come to Gwalior today. Compensation must be provided to the families of those who lost their lives, and the injured should receive free medical treatment, he said. A shopkeeper, Bablu Prajapati, said, I had a shop here, which was being managed by my father. Two relatives were also visiting. In total, four people who were at the shop have been injured; they are all currently undergoing treatment in the hospital. The tragedy occurred during the auspicious festival of Navratri, when hundreds of thousands of devotees visit the historic Shitla Mata Temple. Typically, the route passing by the temple is closed to large vehicles during this period; hence, an investigation is underway to determine who allowed the truck to enter. Officials have stated that they are probing who authorised the truck's entry and whose negligence led to this incident. An investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
12 Killed As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh
The truck reportedly broke through police barricades before running over pilgrims on the road and crashing into the temple's outer wall and gate.
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Eight from MP Killed in Rajasthan Expressway Accident
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