One Nation One Election bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya

Agar Malwa: Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the one nation, one election bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradeshs Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of pushing and 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 .

Elderly man, his two granddaughters killed in fire at their home in Madhya Pradesh

Prima facie, it is suspected the house caught fire from an angithi (stove) lit for protection from the cold weather, says Vikas Yadav, Bairad police station in-charge

'One Nation One Election' bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya Singh

AGAR MALWA: Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the 'one nation, one election' bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of pushing and shoving BJP MPs on Parliament premises on Thursday. The two 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) bills, including one requiring an amendment in the Constitution, lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections and were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a fiery debate. The Lok Sabha on Friday referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of Parliament (JPC). To a question on the ONOE bills, Digvijaya Singh said, The JPC has been constituted and I don't think that it will be passed. On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi at Parliament Street police station following the BJP's complaint, accusing him of physical assault and incitement after MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured. The Congress has strongly rejected the claim, alleging that BJP MPs pushed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and physically manhandled Gandhi. Asked about the accusations against Gandhi of pushing and shoving the BJP MPs, Singh termed them as completely false. This is absolutely wrong. There was pushing and shoving between BJP leaders, the former state chief minister claimed. One BJP MP fell on another. Both were injured. The one who fell said that Rahul Gandhi was standing in front of him. If he was standing in front, could he have pushed him? he asked. What happened in Parliament? Who is MP Pratap Sarangi injured after Rahul Gandhi's alleged push? Notably, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat recently expressed concern over the resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and said certain individuals, after the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple, seem to believe they can become leaders of Hindus by raking up such issues. To a question on Bhagwat's statement, Digvijaya Singh said, If we talk about such persons who wanted to become leaders by talking about Hindu-Muslim issues then the biggest proof in front of them is Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Why he doesn't make him (Modi) understand? Bhagwat is only delivering statements but why he keeps silent when excesses are committed against Muslims, the Congress leader claimed. To another question, Singh said such statements of Bhagwat are positive, but he should stop the organisations associated with Sangh. Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal are their organisations (associated with Sangh). Why doesn't he stop them? the Congress leader asked.

Elderly man, his two granddaughters killed as house catches fire in Madhya Pradesh

SHIVPURI: A 65-year-old man and his two minor granddaughters were charred to death after their hut caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, police said on Sunday. The incident took place at 11.30 pm on Saturday in Laxmipura village under Bairad police station limits, an official said. Prima facie, it is suspected the house caught fire from an 'angithi' (stove) lit for protection from the cold weather, Bairad police station in-charge Vikas Yadav said. After getting information about the incident, police and fire personnel reached the spot and controlled the blaze, he said. Hajari Banjara (65) and his granddaughter Sandhya (10) died on the spot, while his another grandchild Anushka (5) succumbed to burn injuries on way to the hospital, the official said. Bairad tehsildar Dragpal Singh Vaish said financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for each of the deceased has been approved in addition to other assistance to the family for the last rites of the victims.

Four killed in two road accidents in MP

Raisen: Four persons were killed in two separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, police said on Sunday. A motorbike collided with a tractor-trolley on Saturday night in Udaipura town, around 100 km from the district headquarters. A truck coming from behind then crushed the two-wheeler, killing its three riders, Udaipura police station in-charge Yashwant Singh said. The deceased have been identified as Lakhan Singh Rajput (35), Devesh Singh Rajput (21) and Raja Shrivas (21), the police said. In another accident, a motorcycle rider, identified as Chen Singh Lodhi (23), was killed after being hit by a truck on Bhopal-Deori road on Saturday night, an official said. The police seized the trucks involved in both the accidents and registered a case against their drivers, the officials said.

Parliaments incident a planed step of BJP to divert attention: Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh alleged that the incident occurred near Parliaments gate, leading to a physical altercation between MPs from the ruling and the opposition bloc, was a planned conspiracy by BJP. The Congress veteran, who attended a condolence meeting on the demise of former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister, Bharat Singh 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 .

Big Cat Exchange: Madhya Pradesh To Give 2 Tigers, Get 2 Lions From Gujarat

The Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal will get two Asiatic lions from Gujarat in exchange for two Bengal tigers, a Forest department official said on Saturday.

Husband, in-laws booked for sexually assaulting ASHA worker in Madhya Pradesh

The police officer said that as per the complaint, the husband and the in-laws branded her body with a hot spatula and put chilli powder in her private parts

Madhya Pradesh to get two lions from Gujarat in exchange for two tigers: Forest dept

Van Vihar National Park is located on the banks of the upper lake in the Madhya Pradesh capital

Husband, In-Laws Thrash Woman, Insert Chilli Powder In Private Parts

A case has been registered against a woman's neighbour, husband and in-laws after she accused them of singeing her and putting chilli powder in her private parts in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, police said on Saturday.

MP woman claims husband, in-laws put chilli powder in private parts

Rajgarh: A case has been registered against a woman's neighbour, husband and in-laws after she accused them of singeing her and putting chilli powder in her private parts in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, police said on Saturday. The alleged crime was committed at a village under Karanwas police station limits on December 13, said an official. Biaora Sub Divisional Officer of Police Neha Gaur said a 32-year-old ASHA worker has complained that she was beaten and tortured by her in-laws in the village. Based on her complaint, the case was registered at Ruthiyai police station of Guna district, where her parents live. It was subsequently transferred to Rajgarh district on Friday, Gaur said. According to the complainant, a 25-year-old neighbour entered the complainant's matrimonial home and began molesting her. Just then, her sister-in-law walked into the room. The sister-in-law abused her, raising questions about the woman's character. Soon, other family members also gathered, the complaint said. According to the woman, she was thrashed and her father-in-law inserted chilli powder in her private parts, while her mother-in-law branded her in several places on the body with a hot spatula. Karanwas police station in-charge Ramesh Jat said a case has been registered against the woman's husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and a neighbour for assault, torture and rape. All accused are absconding and they will soon be arrested, the official said.

BIMARU states turn the tables as MF AUMs in smaller states grow faster

The mutual fund AUM in the four states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have grown higher than that of the industry in the last one year, with Uttar Pradesh overtaking Tamil Nadu for the sixth position in the overall ranking

Couple Threatened And Extorted, Woman Molested At Madhya Pradesh Picnic Spot

A young couple in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district were threatened by a group of people who caught them in an objectionable situation.

Delve into the 8 tiger reserves in the tiger state of India, Madhya Pradesh with this guide

On 2 nd December 2024, the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary was officially notified as the 8 th Tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh. It is the 57 th tiger reserve of India. NTCA has also granted in-principal approval for declaring the Madhav National Park as a tiger reserve. In this article, take a look at the tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh. What is a tiger reserve? Taking progressive efforts towards tiger conservation, tiger reserves have been established all over India. These reserves are safe habitats built for tigers to thrive. The forest ecosystems are a harbor to Indias rich and varied biodiversity of flora and fauna. How is it recognized? The potential areas are identified through wildlife surveys, ecological assessments, and a thorough assessment of the human-wildlife conflict involved. After a complete assessment, the State forest department accedes a proposal to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) that contains the details of proposed area, the core and buffer zones, appeasement measures to be taken for the human-wildlife conflict and the management plan. The technical committee of the NTCA reviews the entire proposal in accordance to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and other regulations involved. If everything seems appropriate, it grants an in-principal approval. Then the declaration of the tiger reserve is notified by the State Government. The legal nod comes after the notification gets published in the Official Gazette of India. Now when you are clear about the tiger reserve and its recognition, let us explore the 8 tiger reserves of the state one by one Kanha tiger reserve- The first tiger reserve was built after the notification in 1973-74. The total area occupied is the largest with 2074 sq.km. Till 2022, the tiger population at Kanha ranged from 100 to 150. The prominent features of the Kanha tiger reserve are: The active successful conservation of the Barasingha which was near extinct some time ago. Apart from a considerable number of tigers in the area, Kanha is also home to herbivores chital, sambhar, leopard, jackal, wild cat, and the sloth bear. The villages have been relocated to avoid any conflict with the wildlife and ensure human safety. Staff welfare initiatives and benefit sharing with local communities is carried out. Panna tiger reserve- The declaration date to establish the Panna tiger reserve was in the year 1982-83. Located in the Vindhyan ranges of Madhya Pradesh, it covers an area of 1578.55 sq.km. with the Ken river flowing across the reserve for 55km. 79 tigers belong to this block as per 2022 reports. The Savannah grasslands are spread over this vast land of Tropical dry deciduous forests. You can spot tiger, leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, jackal, wolf, sambhar, chital, four horned antelopes, chinkara, langur, rhesus macaque and many other species of wildlife. The vulture population also lies in a considerable amount here. Also, the Panna tiger reserve is known for successfully introducing the tigers again, when they become locally extinct in the area in 2009. Pench tiger reserve- Next is the Pench tiger reserve notified in 1992-93. It is spread across an area of 1179.63 sq.km. with the tiger population counted to 77 two years back. Located in the south of Satpura hills in Madhya Pradesh, the deciduous forests have a variety of trees ranging from teak, mahua, palash, tendu and ber. Pench is the habitat to the Bengal tiger, sloth bears, jackal, fox, gaur, sambhar, wild boar and more from the wildlife. It derives its name from the Pench river which splits the reserve in two. The reserve connects the tiger landscapes of Satpura and Tadoba Andhari. It has preserved the tiger population through efforts in tiger conservation. Tiger walks and Safaris are a major attraction for Eco tourism. And yes, this is the place where your childhood favorite The Jungle book is set. Bandhavgarh Tiger reserve It was established after being notified in year 1993-1994. Bandhavgarh covers an area of 1536.93 sq.km. characterized by hills, valleys and plains located on the banks of Umrar river. There were 135 tigers in Bandhavgarh by 2022. It has the highest densities of tigers and the highest densities of herbivores in India. Sehra Dadra, a meadow which has some unique insectivorous plants is a major attraction. Also, the place is rich in heritage with several archaeological sites here. Major flora and fauna: Tropical moist deciduous forests (majorly sal trees) Vast bamboos throughout the forests Tiger, leopard, chital, chinkara, sloth bear, chausingha, nilgai and many more. Satpura tiger reserve- The notification of the Satpura tiger reserve was released in 1999-2000 covering the total area of 2133.33 sq.km. where the tiger habitat accommodates in 1339.26 sq.km. The tiger population is estimated around 149. The tropical dry and moist deciduous forests include teak, mahua, palash, plum, tendu, moyan, etc. Some rare species of bryophytes, pteridophytes and the endemic flora and fauna is found here. There are around 50 rock shelters that have been found in the Satpura ranges which date back to 1500-10000 years. Many conservation efforts have been carried out in the area M-stripes monitoring programme, weed eradication and grassland development. Major river of the Satpura tiger reserve is Denwa. Tigers, leopards, chital, sambhar, four horned antelope and wild dogs can be spotted. Sanjay Dubri tiger reserve- Notified in the year 2008-2009, the Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserve is built in an area of 1674.5 sq.km. Around 35 tiger inhabitants were registered by 2022. It is located in eastern Madhya Pradesh with rivers Gopad, Banas, Mahai, Kodmar, Umrari and Mahan providing an ideal habitat for vegetation and wildlife. It forms part of the Bandhavgarh-Sanjay-Guru Ghasidas-Palamau tiger conservation landscape. The plains of Dubri sanctuary and hills of Sanjay National Park has moist deciduous to dry deciduous forests with Sal trees and bamboo in enormous. Apart from the tigers, the reserve is home to elephants, leopards, sloth bears, blue bull, spotted deer and wild pigs too. Two corridors connect it to Bandhavgarh and Guru Ghasidas National Park. Veerangana Durgavati tiger reserve- The notification for 7 th tiger reserve was released last year. It covers 1414.006 sq. km. of area. Sal and teak trees dominate the tropical deciduous forests found in the region. It is spread across three districts of Sagar, Damoh and Narsinghpur. The Durgavati and Nauradevi wildlife sanctuaries are a part of this reserve. Of the total area, the buffer zone is 925 sq.km. The fauna includes tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, chital, sambhar and nilgai. There is no data about the tiger population as the reserve has been formed in 2023, but there is enough scope for a good raise. The Ratapani tiger reserve- New to the list, the Ratapani tiger reserve lies in Sehore and Raisen districts of Madhya Pradesh. It also has the migration corridor from the Satpura ranges. At present, there are approximately 90 tigers in the reserve. The human wildlife conflict and habitat degradation have been major concerns. However, with the establishment of the tiger reserve, this issues shall be resolved soon. Conservation efforts have to be undertaken speedily. After many challenges, the Ratapani tiger reserves establishment could be notified. The slow functioning of Bureaucracy, threat of mining in the area have been some of them. The 9 th tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh is also currently with in-principal approval. The tiger reserves have played an active role in the conservation of tigers, at the same time increasing the number. The challenges that still exist today need to be overcome with efforts. Madhya Pradesh is proven efficient in this regard. Also, tourism should not be a hindrance in the accustomed habitat of the wild. Governments should focus on this aspect too that human interference should be the least.

40 kgs silver, cash seized from ex-constable's house in MP

Bhopal: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh uncovered a significant hoard of silver and cash during a raid on the residence of a former Transport Department constable. The raid, conducted by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW), resulted in the seizure of 40 kilograms of silver and a substantial amount of unaccounted cash, officials confirmed. The former constable, whose name has not been disclosed, is under investigation for allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income. The raid was part of a larger crackdown on corruption and financial irregularities involving government officials in the state. During the search, investigators reportedly found silver bars and ornaments hidden in various parts of the house. In addition to the silver, stacks of cash were discovered, though the exact amount has yet to be disclosed. Officials are also examining property documents and other valuables seized during the operation. The EOW stated that preliminary evidence suggests the former constable used his position to demand bribes and engage in corrupt practices over several years. The scale of assets uncovered indicates a systematic misuse of power and illicit financial activities, said an official involved in the investigation. This is not the first case of disproportionate assets being unearthed in Madhya Pradesh, where several similar raids have exposed corruption among government officials. Authorities are now tracing the financial trail and verifying the source of the seized assets. Legal proceedings against the former constable are expected to follow, with potential charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The incident has sparked public outrage, with citizens demanding stricter action against corrupt officials to ensure accountability within government departments.

India's green cover increased by 1,445 sq km from 2021 to 2023: Govt report

India's green cover expanded. Forest and tree cover grew by 1,445 sq km, now covering 25.17% of the nation. Forest cover increased by 156 sq km. Tree cover rose by 1,289 sq km. Madhya Pradesh has the most forest cover. Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan saw significant gains.

India's green cover increased by 1,445 sq km from 2021 to 2023: Government report

Madhya Pradesh continues to lead in total forest and tree cover, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Maharashtra, according to the India State of Forest Report 2023

Woman dies after 'dupatta' gets caught in machine at food centre of Mahakaleshwar Temple in MP

UJJAIN: A 30-year-old woman died after her 'dupatta' got caught in a potato-peeling machine at a food centre of the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Saturday, an official said. The accident occurred at the temple's Anna Kshetra in the morning, sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Laxmi Narayan Garg told reporters. He said employees of a private security service and other women on the premises informed that the victim, Rajni Khatri, was working in the bhojanshala (kitchen) when her 'dupatta' (scarf) got caught in a potato-peeling machine. The dupatta tightened around the woman's neck. She was taken to a private hospital where the doctors declared her dead, the SDM said. He said the body was sent for post-mortem, and the report will reveal the exact cause. The SDM said that the government will provide financial assistance to her kin. Anna Kshetra is about 500 metres from the Mahakaleshwar Temple and provides food to the devotees.

Madhya Pradesh: Four of family killed in fire at milk parlour-cum-house in Dewas

According to police, Dinesh Karpentar (35), his wife Gayatri (30), 10-year-old daughter Ishika (10) and seven-year-old son Chirag died in the fire

Four of family killed in fire at milk parlour-cum-house in MP

Dewas: A couple and their two children were killed in a fire that broke out at a milk parlour-cum-house in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district in the early hours of Saturday, police said. The blaze erupted on the premises in the Nayapura area around 4.45 am, an official said. We received information about a fire in a milk parlour in Nayapura, and a family was living in the same premises, Nahar Darwaja police station in-charge Manju Yadav told PTI. She said the victims, a couple and their two children, died of suffocation and burn injuries. A team from the fire brigade has brought the blaze under control, the official said. According to police, Dinesh Karpentar (35), his wife Gayatri (30), 10-year-old daughter Ishika (10) and seven-year-old son Chirag died in the fire. Superintendent of Police (SP) Puneet Gehlot said Dinesh owned a dairy on the ground floor of the building and lived with his family on the second floor. We are probing into the cause of the fire. The dairy was on the ground floor, and the family was on the second floor while the first floor was vacant, the official told reporters. He said the fire started on the ground floor, and it is suspected that it intensified as some inflammable material was stored there. The SP said the family could not be rescued despite being on the second floor and could not escape. The exact cause for the fire will be known after the forensics team conducts a probe, he said, adding that the fire has been controlled. Gehlot said the incident was serious, and the police are coordinating with the administration and local civic body to prevent such accidents.

Four of family killed in fire at milk parlour-cum-house in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas

DEWAS: A couple and their two children were killed in a fire that broke out at a milk parlour-cum-house in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district in the early hours of Saturday, police said. The blaze erupted on the premises in the Nayapura area around 4.45 am, an official said. We received information about a fire in a milk parlour in Nayapura, and a family was living in the same premises, Nahar Darwaja police station in-charge Manju Yadav told PTI. She said the victims, a couple and their two children, died of suffocation and burn injuries. A team from the fire brigade has brought the blaze under control, the official said. According to police, Dinesh Karpentar (35), his wife Gayatri (30), 10-year-old daughter Ishika (10) and seven-year-old son Chirag died in the fire. Superintendent of Police (SP) Puneet Gehlot said Dinesh owned a dairy on the ground floor of the building and lived with his family on the second floor. We are probing into the cause of the fire. The dairy was on the ground floor, and the family was on the second floor while the first floor was vacant, the official told reporters. He said the fire started on the ground floor, and it is suspected that it intensified as some inflammable material was stored there. The SP said the family could not be rescued despite being on the second floor and could not escape. The exact cause for the fire will be known after the forensics team conducts a probe, he said, adding that the fire has been controlled. Gehlot said the incident was serious, and the police are coordinating with the administration and local civic body to prevent such accidents.

Four of family killed in fire in Madhya Pradeshs Dewas

The blaze erupted on the premises at a milk parlour-cum-house in in the Nayapura area.

52 kg gold, Rs 10 cr cash seized from car in biggest MP haul

BHOPAL: An MUV stuffed with bags containing more than 52 kg gold bullions (bricks) worth over Rs 40 crore and around Rs 10 crore cash was found parked at a desolate place on the outskirts of Bhopal on Thursday-Friday intervening night. The discovery of the vehicle at an open area amid a clutch of farmhouses belonging to rich and powerful people and the seizure of the unaccounted gold and cash in Mendori (Ratibad) area assumed significance as it happened during two raids one by the I-T department at more than four dozen locations of three prominent builders, and another by the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment at two premises linked to a transport department constable-turned-real estate businessman Saurabh Sharma in Bhopal. Sharma is believed to have strong connections with rich and influential people in the state, including some former bureaucrats and cops. Investigations revealed that the white-colour MUV, which bore hooters and the RTO sticker, was owned by one Chandan Singh Gaur from Gwalior. The car bears the registration number of Gwalior district. Gaur has been living in Bhopal for the last four years. Interestingly, one of the two premises being raided by the Lokayukta also belongs to one Chandan Singh Gaur. On Thursday-Friday intervening night, we were informed about an MUV being parked on the road going towards Kushalpura. When our team reached there, it found seven-eight bags inside the vehicle, after which it was suspected that owing to the ongoing action (raids by agencies), someone could possibly be trying to do away with their assets. I-T officials were informed about it, after which their teams rushed to the spot and took out the bags from the vehicle. The bags had 52 kg gold and `9.86 crore cash, Bhopal DCP Priyanka Shukla said. According to I-T department sources, the seizure is perhaps the biggest one of unaccounted gold and cash from a single location in Madhya Pradesh.

MUV with unaccounted gold, cash worth Rs 50 crore found in Bhopal

BHOPAL: An MUV stuffed with bags containing more than 52 kg gold bullion (bricks) worth over Rs 40 crore and around Rs 10 crore unaccounted cash, was found parked at a desolate place on the outskirts of Bhopal on Thursday-Friday intervening night. The discovery of the vehicle in an open space amid a clutch of farmhouses belonging to rich and influential people and the subsequent seizure of the unaccounted gold and cash in Mendori (Ratibad) area of Bhopals outskirts assumed particular significance, as it happened amid two ongoing raids. The two raids IT department raids at more than four dozen locations of three prominent builders and the raids by the states anti-corruption agency, the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment happened at two premises related to an ex-transport department constable-turned-real estate businessman Saurabh Sharma in Bhopal. Subsequent investigations revealed that the white colour MUV which bore hooters and the RTO sticker, was owned by Chandan Singh Gaur. One of the two premises being raided in Bhopal by the states anti-corruption agency also belonged to him. On Thursday-Friday intervening night, we were informed about an MUV being parked on the road going towards Kushalpura. When our team reached there, it found 7-8 bags inside the vehicle, after which it was suspected that owing to the ongoing action (raids by agencies), someone could possibly be trying to do away with their assets, DCP of Bhopal Police, Priyanka Shukla said. The income tax department officials were informed about it, after which their teams rushed to the spot and took out the bags from the vehicle after breaking the vehicles windows. The bags had 52 kg gold and Rs 9.86 crore cash. The car bearing the registration number of Gwalior district is owned by Chandan Singh Gaur, who originally hails from Gwalior, but has been living in Bhopal for the last four years, Priyanka Shukla added. According to IT department sources in Bhopal, the seizure which kept at least two teams of the department busy throughout the night, is perhaps the biggest-ever seizure of unaccounted gold and cash from a single location ever in Madhya Pradesh. Were probing the entire matter, as the investigations in the matter gather pace, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) too might join the probe, IT department sources privy to the probe said. The entire seizure of unaccounted gold and cash is estimated to be worth over Rs 50 crore, sources said. The entire seizure of unaccounted gold and cash is estimated to be worth over Rs 50 crore, sources added. Importantly, one of two properties being searched by the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment in Bhopal since Thursday too belongs to a man named Chandan Singh Gaur, which suggests that the seizure of gold and cash on the outskirts of Bhopal, may have links with the ex-transport department constable-turned real estate businessman Saurabh Sharma and his close aide Chandan Singh Gaur. The raids by the Lokayukta Special Police Establishment at the houses and offices of Sharma and Gaur, have so far led to undeclared immovable assets, including cash and jewellery worth around 8 crores. The immovable properties seized during the raids at the two premises of Sharma and Gaur (in one of the poshest areas of Bhopal), include 2.34 quintal silver worth over Rs 2.10 crore, a source forming part of the anti-corruption watchdogs ongoing search confided to TNIE. Importantly, Saurabh Sharma, who served as a constable in the state transport department for around 12 years, took voluntary retirement from service (VRS) a year back. Even before voluntarily quitting the constables job (which he got on compassionate grounds following fathers death), Sharma had ventured into the real estate business. According to key sources privy to the developments, Sharma who had amassed properties across the state through illegal activities, is believed to have strong connections with rich and influential people in the state, including some former bureaucrats and cops.

MPESB Group 5 Notification Released: Registrations Begin December 30 Check Details Here

The Madhya Pradesh Examination Board has announced the Group 5 Combined Recruitment Test 2024 for 1,170 posts, including Staff Nurse and Paramedical roles. Registrations will be open from December 30, 2024, to January 13, 2025, with application edits allowed until January 18. The exam is expected to be held on February 15, 2025, in two shifts.

His fitness was poor: MCA downplays Prithvi Shaw's frustration over snub

Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is his own enemy. A senior official of the MCA, while talking to PTI, claimed that the side was at times forced to hide him on the field due to his poor fitness, discipline, and attitude. Shaw had expressed his frustration at not being picked in the 16-member squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy in a viral social media post some days ago after being a part of the side's title-winning Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, we were playing with 10 fielders as we were forced to hide Prithvi Shaw. The ball would pass near him and he would barely be able to get to it, the official said on conditions of anonymity. Even while batting, we could see he was troubled reaching to the ball. His fitness, discipline, and attitude are poor and it is pretty simple, there cannot be different rules for different players, he claimed. Even the seniors in the team have started complaining about his attitude now, he added. During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw missed training sessions regularly after showing up at the team hotel at six in the morning and being out for most of the night. The youngster has defended himself by saying Shaw, who has attracted a lot of attention for his off-field activities and not doing his talent justice by focusing on his game, would not get any favour from such social media posts, the official said. You would be wrong to think such posts on social media would have any impact on the Mumbai selectors and the MCA, he added. Shaw's teammate and Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer too had issued a stern statement on the night Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh in the final to win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He needs to get his work ethic right. And if he does that, (the) sky's the limit for him, Iyer told reporters in Bengaluru. We can't babysit anyone, right? He has played so much cricket. Everyone has given him input. At the end of the day, it's his job to figure out things for himself. And he has also done it in the past. It's not that he hasn't, he added. Shaw was earlier left out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for similar reasons in October after which he was given a specific fitness program to work on at the MCA Academy. He is not following that as well properly, the official said. Shaw broke into the scene amid a lot of hype, making his Test debut in 2018 as an 18-year-old in a home series against the West Indies. His lone century in the format was on that exciting debut but since then, he has appeared in just four more Tests, the last of these being against Australia four years ago. His ODI and T20 International career has also failed to take off and he hasn't played any white-ball cricket for India since 2021. These are markedly underwhelming statistics for a player, who was touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket just a few years ago. Several former players have expressed their concern about his antics and attitude both on and off the field. A recent low for him was failing to find any takers in the IPL auction despite coming in with a relatively low base price of Rs 75 lakh. I'll tell you one thing. No one is Shaw's enemy. He is his own enemy, the MCA official stated, voicing the frustration that the cricket fraternity in India has felt over him not living up to the early promise.

MP: Two legislators engage in war of words over national anthem in madrasas

MP: Two legislators engage in war of words over national anthem in madrasas Bhopal: Two senior legislators from Madhya Pradeshs capital city Bhopal indulged in a bitter war of words over the national anthem in government-funded madrasas operating in the state. Initially, it began after 54-year-old Rameshwar Sharma, a BJP MLA from Huzur Assembly [] The post MP: Two legislators engage in war of words over national anthem in madrasas appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Jyotiraditya Scindia praises MP student for developing human-carrying drone

Jyotiraditya Scindia praises MP student for developing human-carrying drone Gwalior: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday met a student Medhansh Trivedi, who captured national attention, here for developing a human-carrying drone after being inspired by the drone technology of neighbouring country China. Medhansh, who studies in class 12 at the Scindia School in Madhya Pradeshs [] The post Jyotiraditya Scindia praises MP student for developing human-carrying drone appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Bhopal Diary | No fresh takers for CM Ladli Behna scheme

No fresh registration of beneficiaries has been initiated under the CM Ladli Behna Scheme in the last 16 months. New registration hasnt been started under the scheme after the end of the first phase of registration in August 2023, Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria told the Assembly. As of now, the government was not considering lowering or increasing the age eligibility criterion for the beneficiaries, she added. She didnt reveal when the monthly sum will be increased from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,500. The scheme for 1.29 crore economically weak women was launched by the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. No alms policy in Indore from January 1 Aiming to become beggar-free, the countrys cleanest city will implement from January 1, 2025, a No Alms Policy, which will see FIRs being registered against those found giving alms in the city. District collector Ashish Singhs decision is aimed at freeing the city of organised begging rackets. The anti-begging drive will be executed under the social justice ministrys Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise project. In February, deliberations between the district administration and NGOs revealed that there were around 7,000 beggars in the city. Vyapam: Whistleblower pushed off Gwalior stage Ashish Chaturvedi, one of the Vyapam scam whistleblowers, was reportedly pushed off the stage during the closing ceremony of the prestigious Tansen Music Festival in Gwalior on Wednesday evening. A video of the incident, which went viral, showed Chaturvedi (walking to the stage with a portrait of the music legend Tansen) being first stopped and later being pushed out of the stage by a person. Despite the showdown, Chaturvedi managed to return to the stage later, placing the portrait and garlanding it. The whistleblower is reportedly leading a campaign to free Tansens birthplace and meditation site in Gwalior from encroachments. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com

Uttarakhand records tiger death decline, 8 this yr

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has witnessed a significant decrease in tiger mortality cases this year. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), only eight tiger deaths have been recorded in 2024 so far, marking a staggering 61.90% reduction compared to 21 deaths reported last year. According to sources, there have been no reported cases of poaching this year, further highlighting the success of ongoing conservation efforts. Speaking to this newspaper, Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Ranjan Mishra pointed out, According to the countrys tiger census conducted every four years, Uttarakhand ranks third in the nation with a tiger population of 560 in 2022. However, the cases of tiger deaths in the state in 2023 have raised concerns among wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. Sources at forest department said, A total of 21 tigers died from January to December, with incidents of poaching reported alongside natural deaths. In July and September, three tiger skins were seized from the Kumaon region, one of which measured an alarming 11 feet in length, indicating the presence of an organised poaching racket. The sources said there has been an improvement in the situation this year. The last reported tiger death in 2024 occurred in September. The forest department and security agencies have tightened patrol efforts, leading to a decrease in poaching incidents. From 2012 to September 2024, 132 tiger deaths have been recorded, the sources revealed. During this period, the state ranked fourth in the country in terms of tiger deaths. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of fatalities, with a staggering 365 deaths during the same timeframe. Mishra said, The Jim Corbett National Park ranks first in terms of tiger density. In 2010, tigers were on the brink of extinction. There are a total of 53 tiger reserves across the country, with Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve taking the top spot. The number of tigers in the park has been consistently increasing. It provides a safe environment for tigers due to its natural habitat, natural and constructed water holes, and abundant water supply. Jim Corbett National Park spans an impressive 1,288 sqkm and is home to over 260 tigers. Following closely in second place is Karnatakas Bandipur Tiger Reserve, which boasts more than 150 tigers across an area of 868 sqkm.

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs Offer to Donate Salaries for State Development

Bhopal: The Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday decided not to withdraw their salaries, seeking the MP government to use the funds for the development of the state. Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Umang Singhar has announced that the party legislators are willing to donate their salaries to the state government to carry out the development works in Madhya Pradesh. Our constituencies are being neglected as no developmental works are undertaken in our areas. The developmental works are not taken due to the fund crunch faced by the state government. Hence, we offer to donate our salaries to help the government utilize the funds for development of the state, he said. Congress has a strength of 64 in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly whereas the ruling BJP has 163 MLAs. Meanwhile, the Congress MLAs on Thursday staged a protest in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly premises holding water pipes and tap nozzles, alleging corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission project in the state. The party legislators trooped to the site where Mahatma Gandhis statue has been installed in the Assembly premises and staged a protest there. Alleging corruption in the project, Mr Singhar said that pipes and taps were installed in some areas but they remained dry all the time. He said that the state government has promised to probe into the implementation of the project but no action has so far been taken.

MP HC allows woman to end pregnancy over marital discord

It was a punishment not appointing Justice Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court as per the recommendation of May 10, 2019, said Vikas Singh, former president of the SC bar association. (Representational image) It was a punishment not appointing Justice Kureshi as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court as per the recommendation of May 10, 2019, said Vikas Singh, former president of the SC bar association. (Representational image) Bhopal: The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh high court has allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy following the marital discord. Delivering the judgment in the case, the single bench of the court of Justice Subodh Abhyankr observed on account of the marital dispute, it would not be proper if she (petitioner) is forced to continue with the pregnancy which she does not want, as the same would certainly seriously affect her future course of life and also the life of her child. The woman, hailing from Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, had earlier filed FIR against her husband and her family members under sections 85 (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty), 296 (obscene acts and songs), 115 (2)(punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 3 (5) (common intention) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), alleging torture by her husband her family members. The court had earlier directed the local district chief medical and health officer to find out if it is feasible to terminate her pregnancy at this stage. A court appointed mediator has reported that the mediation between the couple had failed. The woman pleaded that it was beyond the situation to repair the relationship since she had already filed the FIR and wished to end her pregnancy. The husband has however submitted before the court that there was no dispute which cannot be settled and he wished her wife to continue with her pregnancy.

'India fourth largest medical devices market after Japan, China and South Korea': Union Minister Anupriya Patel

NEW DELHI: India is the fourth largest medical devices market in Asia after Japan, China, and South Korea and among the top 20 global medical devices markets in the world, said Union Minister of State of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Thursday. Speaking at the 21st Health Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), she said the medical device sector in India is recognised as a sunrise sector because of its immense growth potential driven by the country's increasing healthcare needs, technological innovations, government support, and emerging market opportunities. AI innovation is crucial within healthcare to create new methods for facilitating and tackling healthcare challenges and discovering new opportunities, she said. Addressing the plenary session on Charting Indias MedTech Revolution: MedTech Expansion roadmap to 2047, Patel said that the size of the Indian medical devices sector is estimated to be around USD 14 billion and it is expected to grow to USD 30 Billion by 2030. She stressed that the MedTech industry is not just a component of healthcare but is the catalyst that links patients, payors, providers, and regulators to create a stronger and more equitable healthcare system. It is this unique positioning of MedTech that holds the promise of revolutionizing healthcare delivery and outcomes, both in India and globally, she said. She highlighted that the government is trying to strengthen the medical device ecosystem by focusing on boosting domestic manufacturing, promoting research, enhancing skill development, and increasing India's share in the global market. Key policy decisions include allowing 100 per cent FDI under the automatic route and the approval of the National Medical Device Policy, 2023, which addresses regulatory streamlining, infrastructure development, R&D, investment attraction, and human resource development. This includes the establishment of Centres of Excellence, courses at NIPERs, and initiatives to strengthen MedTech education, she said. The minister also noted that the government has taken steps to boost exports and industry collaboration, with the creation of the Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices (EPCMD) and the reconstitution of the National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC). These bodies aim to facilitate medical device exports, resolve regulatory challenges, and enhance the Ease of Doing Business, further promoting India's position in the global medical device market, she said. She also informed about the launch of the Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices Parks with a Rs 400 crore outlay, providing Rs 100 crore each to Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh for infrastructure development. Additionally, the Promotion of Research in Pharma-Medtech Sector (PRIP) and the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry with Rs 500 crore funding aim to foster innovation, enhance manufacturing capabilities, support skill development, and promote industry growth. These efforts align with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, focusing on self-reliance, innovation, and global competitiveness in the MedTech industry, she said. Underlining that a healthy population fuels productivity, drives economic growth, and ensures social justice, Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava said that healthcare is not just a social imperative but an economic necessity. She noted that Indias healthcare agenda focuses on making healthcare affordable, accessible, and inclusive for every citizen and stressed that the healthcare sector is a critical component of Indias vision to become a developed country by 2047. The private sector plays a key role in transforming healthcare, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, through value-based care models and technological innovations. Public-private partnerships, preventive healthcare, and a focus on expanding the healthcare workforce will be critical in achieving Universal Health Coverage and positioning India as a global leader, she said. The goal is to transform India into a global leader in healthcare delivery by 2047, aiming for a healthier, stronger, and prosperous India. The private sector's role in shaping India's healthcare future is both a responsibility and an opportunity. By embracing this vision, quality healthcare will be provided to every Indian, driving economic growth and job creation, the health secretary said.

Shami To Be Rested From Bengals Vijay Hazare Trophy Opening Match Against Delhi

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested from Bengals Vijay Hazare Trophy opening match, said the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Thursday. Bengal is scheduled to begin their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign against Delhi at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. Bengal are in Group E of the 50-over competition alongside Delhi, Tripura, Baroda, Kerala, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. After an ankle injury needing surgery kept him out of action for nearly a year, Shami made a successful comeback to professional cricket through Bengals fifth-round match in the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh at Indore, where he took seven wickets in his teams win. He also led the Bengal bowling attack in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy recently, picking up nine wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 7.85, with a best of 3-21 against Hyderabad, before they lost to Baroda in the quarter-finals in Bengaluru. After the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a rain-hit draw, India skipper Rohit Sharma said Shami's fitness for joining the team on a tour of Australia depends on National Cricket Academy's clearance, whose Sports Science head Nitin Patel has been on the ground to assess Shamis fitness and let the team management know about his progress. About Shami, I think it's high time somebody from NCA talks about him, where he is rehabbing. Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update. I understand he's playing a lot of cricket back home, but there have been some complaints about his knee as well. After the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a rain-hit draw, India skipper Rohit Sharma said Shami's fitness for joining the team on a tour of Australia depends on National Cricket Academy's clearance, whose Sports Science head Nitin Patel has been on the ground to assess Shamis fitness and let the team management know about his progress. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS

Three held in Indore on suspicion of involvement in anti-national activities

Indore: Police have arrested two persons and apprehended a 17-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city on the suspicion of involvement in anti-national activities, an official said on Thursday. Based on initial clues, an investigation was being conducted to find out whether the three youth were trying to contact terrorist organisations and modules of Pakistani intelligence agency ISI through social media, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Amit Singh told reporters. Videos of radical ideology which could spoil social harmony were found in the mobile phones of the three youth, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhinay Vishwakarma said. They were apprehended on the information of different agencies monitoring the activities of people on social media, he said, adding that two of them are aged between 20 and 21, while the third one is 17 years old. The three suspects used to watch content pertaining to radical ideology on Instagram and YouTube and shared it on their Instagram accounts, Vishwakarma said. He termed as misleading, as of now, the reports that the three have links with the ISI or any other agency of Pakistan and they wanted to go to Kashmir and join terrorist activities. Based on intelligence inputs, the three were apprehended from Khajrana police station area of the city on the suspicion of involvement in anti-national activities, Singh said. We are interrogating the three youth. The whole picture will be clear only after investigation and interrogation, the official said. An FIR has been registered against the three suspects under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 196 (promoting enmity between two communities), 197 (imputations and claims prejudicial to national integration) and 353 (spreading false information on social media to spread tension, enmity or hatred between two communities), he said. The three persons had left their studies and were engaged in small jobs on a temporary basis, the official said.

Central, MP govt warned of creation of slow-motion Bhopal disaster around Pithampur

Bhopal: The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments has been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city in the Dhar district of the state and is a part of Indore Metropolitan Region through the unsafe disposal of the over ground waste from the abandoned Union 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 .

Cold wave grips the nation; temperatures drop from North to South

Dense fog and cold wave conditions swept across India, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. Temperatures plummeted to as low as 5 degrees Celsius in some regions, prompting people to gather around bonfires for warmth. Visibility significantly decreased, impacting travel. The IMD predicts these conditions to persist for the next few days.

Two Madhya Pradesh minors rescued from bonded labour in Prakasam

ONGOLE: Officials on Wednesday successfully rescued two minors from a bonded labour in an aquaculture industry in Karavadi village, near Ongole. The minors, a boy and a girl from Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, were stranded by the company, which had taken their mobile phones and withheld their wages for over two months. They were threatened with severe consequences if they tried to return home without the companys consent. While six of the eight labourers from Madhya Pradesh had returned home, these two minors were left behind in harsh conditions. In response to this, the Prakasam District Bonded Labour Vigilance Committee, established in 2014 to eliminate bonded and child labour, launched its first successful rescue operation. The minors coworkers, who had returned home, alerted the authorities, prompting swift action. District Collector, A Thameem Ansariya, directed the Ongole Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Lakshmi Prasanna to lead the operation. Later, the District Collector met with the minors, presented them relief certificates, and directed the RDO to arrange for their safe return to MP.

Chandigarh Diary | Khattar top contender for BJP chief post

As JP Nadda prepares to step down as BJP president, a senior party leader has hinted that the new chief will be elected by the end of February next year. Manohar Lal Khattar, the former Haryana CM and current Union Minister of Power, Urban Affairs and Housing, is seen as one of the top contenders for the position. He is known to be close to PM Narendra Modi and has been travelling extensively across the state to increase his visibility across the spectrum, sources said. Other leaders contending for the role are former Madhya Pradesh CM and union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, ex-Rajasthan CM Vasunadhara Raje and BJP general secretary Sunil Bansal. Farmers agitation 2.0 gets two new faces The ongoing farmers agitation, referred to as 2.0, has seen emergence of two new leaders as prominent figures in the movement. While Jagjit Singh Dallewal represents the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha is being led by Sarvan Singh Pandher. Both organisations have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was halted by security forces. Dallewal has been on a hunger strike, which has now entered its third week, at Khanauri. Deadline for vacating bungalow extended The BJP government has extended the deadline for former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda to vacate the official residence he has occupied as the LoP in the previous assembly in Chandigarh. BJP minister Vipul Goel is reportedly eyeing Hoodas bungalow, which he has been occupying since 2019. Hooda had sought fifteen days to vacate the house. Meanwhile, the Congress high command has been postponing the move to hold a Congress Legislature Party meeting to elect its leader, who would also serve as the LoP. Additionally, the flat of former DyCM and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala has been locked by the state government dept. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com

RSS Holds Talks with CM on Chhattisgarh Ministry Reshuffle

Raipur: Nearly half-a-dozen senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionaries held a marathon meeting with chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the latters official residence here on Tuesday night, fueling speculations on a major reshuffle in state ministry and a complete overhaul of Chhattisgarh unit of BJP. The meeting which began at around six pm on Tuesday lasted nearly five hours, sangh sources said on Wednesday. The meeting had a 21-point agenda for discussion. The key agendas included functioning of the ministers in the Vishnu Deo Sai government, state administration, governance, and restructuring of state BJP post- organizational elections which are likely to end by the end of this year, a senior RSS functionary disclosed to this newspaper, unwilling to be quoted. In fact, the team of senior RSS functionaries have been camping in Raipur for the last four days to prepare the agenda for the meeting. They have been interacting with senior party leaders in the state to take stock of the political situation in the state. Prominent among the RSS functionaries who were closeted with the chief minister in a marathon meeting on Tuesday night included Arun Singh, Sah- Karyavah Sangthan mantri (co-general secretary), Deepak Bispute, Boudhik Pramukh (head of intellectual wing of RSS), Swapnil Kulkarni, Kshetriya Pracharak (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh), and Prem Singh Sidar, Saha- Kshetriya Pracharak (Jabalpur). Sources said that the meeting deliberated the functioning of the Vishnu Deo Sai ministry and the state administration. The meeting comes amid the rumblings in the state party over the functioning of some of the state ministers, reported slowing down of developmental works and the lack of coordination between the state party and the government, sources said. The meeting also discussed the election of president and other office bearers in the state party, scheduled to be held in the next couple of weeks. A major reshuffle in the state ministry is on the cards based on the inputs gathered by the RSS team. A massive shakeup in the state bureaucracy is also expected to improve the governance the RSS leader said.

Almost 5,000 Pending Cases of Rape Of Minors In Madhya Pradesh, Accused Out On Bail

A shocking 4,928 cases involving rape of minors are currently pending in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, including its principal seat in Jabalpur and the Indore and Gwalior benches.

Hazardous Waste Disposal from Bhopal Gas Tragedy Begins

Bhopal: The process for the disposal of the hazardous waste of Union Carbide plant here, the site of Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, has been set in motion with the visit of high-level official teams at the disposal site at Pithapuram in Indore in Madhya Pradesh for inspection on Wednesday. Around 337 tons of poisonous waste in liquid form have been stored in the premises of the now-closed plant of Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) after the gas tragedy and are set to be incinerated at the Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF) at Pithapuram, around 25 km from Indore. Teams of officials of Bhopal gas tragedy relief and rehabilitation department, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) have visited the disposal site to assess the preparedness, official sources said. In accordance with government directives, we are committed to completing the Union Carbide waste disposal project with the highest standards of safety, transparency and compliance with legal provisions, director, Bhopal gas tragedy relief and rehabilitation department Swatantra Kumar Singh said. The UC waste disposal has been scientifically and strategically planned, ensuring compliance with all regulatory norms, he said. The Supreme Court in 2014 had directed incineration of Union Carbide waste and assessment of the environmental impact of the waste disposal. Accordingly, trial runs of ten tons of hazardous waste of Union Carbide plant were conducted successfully at the Pithapuram facility on August 13-18, 2015. Following this, the oversight committee constituted to monitor the disposal process had decided to carry out the disposal of the remaining 337 tons of waste through the process of incineration, sources said. The disposal of UCIL waste is now being carried out in accordance with the directions of Jabalpur high court (dated December three, 2024), official sources said.

Tribal districts in Madhya Pradesh emerge as hotspots for underweight and malnourished children

BHOPAL: Tribal-dominated districts are emerging as a major hub for underweight and malnourished children in Madhya Pradesh, which according to the 2011 census has the highest tribal population of any state in India. According to information shared by the states Minister for Women and Child Development, Nirmala Bhuria, in the Vidhan Sabha recently, over 62.88 lakh children are enrolled in Anganwadi centres across the state, with more than 5.41 lakh (8.60%) classified as underweight. Importantly, all five districts with the highest number of underweight children in Anganwadi centres are tribal-dominated. These include Dhar, Khargone, and Barwani (located in western and southwestern Madhya Pradesh, home to the Bhil and Bhilala tribes), as well as Chhindwara and Balaghat (which have significant Gond tribe populations). Dhar tops the list, with 35,950 underweight children, or 16.31% of the 2.20 lakh children enrolled in Anganwadis. It is followed by Khargone, where 24,596 children, or 14.90% of the 1.71 lakh-plus enrolment, are underweight. The neighbouring district of Barwani ranks third, with 21,940 underweight children, or 12.73% of the total 1.72 lakh-plus enrolment. In her written reply to BJP MLA Mohan Singh Rathores query on the issue, the woman cabinet minister further mentioned that Chhindwara ranked fourth, with 17,013 underweight children, or 11.23% of the more than 1.51 lakh children in Anganwadi centres. Balaghat followed in fifth place, with 15,801 underweight children, or 11.35% of the total 1.39 lakh-plus enrolment. The other five districts with a significant number of underweight kids in Anganwadi centres, included Shivpuri, Morena (both in the Gwalior-Chambal region), Chhatarpur (Bundelkhand region) Katni (in Mahakoshal-Vindhya region) and Khandwa (southwestern MP). While CM Dr Mohan Yadavs home district Ujjain had 12,039 underweight kids (which was 7.58% of the 1.58 lakh kids enrolled), the state capital Bhopal had 12,199 underweight kids (which was 8.05% of the 1.51 lakh kids), Indore had 11,437 underweight kids (6.97% of the 1.63 lakh kids), Jabalpur had 11,781 underweight kids (7.77% of the 1.51 lakh plus kids) and Gwalior had lowest number among the four major cities with 7672 underweight children (which 5.27% of the total 1.45 lakh kids in Anganwadi centres of the district). Niwari district of Bundelkhand region had the lowest number of underweight kids, with 1438 underweight kids, though it formed a whopping 42.39% of the total 33,920 kids enrolled in the Anganwadi centres there. The information shared by the WCD minister about underweight children in Anganwadi centres across the state comes approximately 10 months after a similar update from the same minister regarding the number of malnourished children, including those suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the state. According to the data tabled by the state government in Vidhan Sabha in February, over 1.36 lakh kids were then registered as malnourished in Madhya Pradesh. Out of the total 1,36,252 malnourished kids, 29,830 or 22% were severely acute malnourished (SAM), and the remaining 1,06,422 or 78% were moderately acute malnourished (MAM). The majority of the total 1.36 lakh-plus malnourished kids in the state lived in the tribal-dominated districts. The data on malnourished children registered under the Mukhyamantri Bal Arogya Samvardhan Program until January 30, 2024, shows that the western and south-western districts of Madhya Pradesh, dominated by the Bhil and Bhilala tribes, have a higher number of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). In contrast, the eastern and south-eastern districts, home to the Gond, Kol, Baiga, and Bharia tribes, have more children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and total malnutrition. The 11 districts of eastern and southeastern Madhya Pradesh account for 34,490 children with SAM and MAM, making up around 25% of the state's total. Meanwhile, the ten districts in the western and southwestern regions have 32,306 such children, or 23% of the state's total. While the 11 eastern and southeastern districts housed more moderate acute malnourished (MAM) kids with the number standing at 27,190 (26% of total MAM kids in the state), the ten western and southwestern MP districts housed 24,205 MAM kids which is 23% of the total MAM kids in the state. On the other hand, the western MP districts, part of the Indore and Ujjain regions, had more SAM children than the eastern and south-eastern districts. The 11 western and southwestern districts recorded 8,101 SAM children, making up 27% of the total 29,830 SAM children registered under the dedicated program for malnourished children. Furthermore, districts home to the three particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) - the Baiga, Bharia, and Saharia tribes - reported significant numbers of both SAM and MAM children. The five top districts housing MAM kids, included Chhindwara (7763 kids), Dhar (7313 kids), Barwani (5095 MAM kids), Rewa (3986 kids) and Satna (3921 kids). While, the top five districts housing the maximum number of SAM kids, included Dhar (2411 kids), Chhindwara (1864 kids), Barwani (1513 kids), Rewa (1453 kids) and Satna (1136 kids). Among the districts housing the particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs), the Bharia tribe dominant Chhindwara had 1864 SAM and 7763 MAM kids registered under the state governments program. Among the eastern MP districts housing the other PVTG Baiga tribe Mandla had 491 SAM and 1671 MAM kids, Dindori had 406 SAM/992 MAM kids and Shahdol had 552 SAM/2145 MAM kids. Similarly, among the third PVTG Saharia tribe - populated districts of Gwalior-Chambal region, Guna had 472 SAM/2726 MAM kids, Bhind had 724 SAM/2090 MAM kids, while Morena had 691 SAM/2219 MAM kids. Among the big cities/districts with a large population, Bhopal district had 2547 MAM and 710 SAM kids, the most populated district Indore had 3015 MAM and 587 SAM kids, Jabalpur had 2398 MAM and 691 SAM kids, Gwalior had 2178 MAM and 485 SAM kids and Sagar had 1889 MAM and 554 SAM kids. The CM Dr Mohan Yadavs home district Ujjain too had 2880 MAM and 571 SAM kids, as per data which pertained to January 2024. Importantly, the Mukhyamantri Bal Arogya Samvardhan Program dedicated to children was launched in 2021-2022 by the then Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

Ruckus in MP Assembly over Amit Shahs remark on Dr Ambedkar

Bhopal: The Opposition Congress and ruling BJP on Wednesday here in Madhya Pradesh exchanged barbs over Union Home Minister Amit Shahs statement regarding Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Parliament. On the third day of the winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Congress legislators raised the issue in the House and demanded that 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 .

Swift intervention by bank, cyber police save doctor from losing lakhs to scammers in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The swift intervention of the Cyber Investigation Division helped a Changanassery-based doctor recover Rs 4.2 lakh that he had transferred to cyber scammers, who had held him under 'virtual arrest' after making him believe they were from the Mumbai police. The doctor was contacted by the cyber criminals impersonating Mumbai police officers on Tuesday, alleging that they had found him involved in illegal financial activities. Known as vishing, this tactic is the most popular method used by scammers to fleece money from unsuspecting victims. The fraudsters operated with such finesse that the doctor was made to believe them. They enforced his 'virtual arrest' and goaded him into transferring Rs 5.2 lakh to a bank account. However, the SBI Financial Intelligence Unit found something suspicious as the money was transferred to an account that had already been flagged. They immediately contacted the Changanassery branch of the bank, and the branch manager duly alerted the Cyber Investigation Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. The cyber police liaised with the local police, and within 15 minutes, the officers managed to locate the doctor's residence. Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India A cyber police official told TNIE that when the cops in uniform knocked on the victim's door, he was reluctant to cooperate with them, thinking that it was none of their business. He had believed everything the impersonators said. So when our men reached his place, he was like, 'Please don't interfere. This is a serious matter.' The cops forced their way into the doctor's room and briefed him about the scam. After learning that financial transactions had taken place, the cops registered a complaint with 1930, the national cyber crime helpline. Since the complaint was filed immediately after the transaction, the cops managed to retrieve Rs 4.2 lakh, an official said. Cyber police sources said the SBI had set up a special intelligence wing to monitor suspicious transactions, which helped in detecting the fraud. The State Police Chief had written to the RBI and the central government recommending the implementation of several measures to curb cyber financial crimes. One of the suggestions was to set up financial intelligence units in each bank. Unfortunately, there were not many takers for the suggestions. However, SBI set up its own unit, and because of that, they could prevent fraud, said a senior officer. People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023

MP Class 5 and 8 exam 2025 date sheets released: Check details here

The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the Class 5 and 8 exam schedule, set from February 24 to March 5, 2025. Date sheets are available on educationportal.mp.gov.in. Class 5 exams start with the First Language on February 24 and end on March 1, while Class 8 exams conclude on March 5.

Opinion: Opinion | Why Mahila Samman Yojana Is Unlikely To Boost AAP's Chances

The BJP will likely promise a similar scheme in its Delhi manifesto, highlighting its successful implementation in Madhya Pradesh (Laadli Behna) and Maharashtra (Laadki Bahin).

12 newborns left gasping for air as thieves steal oxygen pipe at Madhya Pradesh hospital

Panic gripped Rajgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh late Tuesday night when an oxygen supply pipe to the NICU was stolen, jeopardizing the lives of 12 newborns. The missing copper pipe disrupted oxygen flow, causing breathing difficulties and triggering alarms. Swift action by medical staff, who connected a backup oxygen cylinder, averted a potential tragedy.

12 newborns face breathing difficulty as thieves steal oxygen pipe at Madhya Pradesh hospital

12 newborns struggle to breathe after thieves steal oxygen pipe at MP hospital

Rajgarh : The theft of an oxygen supply pipe at the state-run Rajgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh left 12 newborns in discomfort with breathing difficulties, officials said on Wednesday. The theft of the 10 to 15 feet long copper pipe by unidentified persons on Tuesday late at night disrupted the oxygen supply to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), triggering panic as newborns started crying due to breathing difficulty, officials said. As the inbuilt alarm system in the NICU started beeping, medical staff scrambled to restore the oxygen supply. An official said they managed the potentially threatening situation by swiftly attaching a backup jumbo oxygen cylinder to the system. Paediatrician Dr RS Mathur rushed to the hospital after medical staffers informed him about the situation. The official said they restored the oxygen supply by deploying a jumbo cylinder, avoiding a potential tragedy. Rajgarh district's Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Kiran Wadia said the oxygen supply was restored swiftly. He added that higher authorities have been informed about the incident. An official said 20 newborns were treated in the NICU, including 12 who were oxygen-dependent, when the incident unfolded. The crisis was managed thanks to the backup, he added.

Watch: Congress MLAs protest with tea kettles in Madhya Pradesh assembly over unemployment

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Umang Singhar led a protest against the BJP government, highlighting rising unemployment and unfulfilled promises. Singhar accused the BJP of failing to create jobs and pushing the state into a financial crisis, while the BJP dismissed the protest as a political stunt.

Giving alms to beggars? An FIR will be charged against you in Indore from Jan 1

India's cleanest city, Indore, which now aspires to be beggar-free, has taken extreme measures to ensure its streets are free of beggars. The district administration will start registering FIRs against people who give alms to beggars in the city from January 1, 2025. District Collector Ashish Singh stated that an awareness campaign against begging will continue until the end of December 2024. Speaking to the media, Singh urged residents to refrain from giving alms by saying, I appeal to all residents of Indore not to become partners in the sin by giving alms to people. The official also stressed that if anyone is found giving alms from January 1, a First Information Report (FIR) will be registered against him/her. This effort aligns with the Union governments pilot project under the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme, which aims to make 10 cities, including Indore, free of begging. The scheme, implemented through state governments, local authorities, and voluntary organisations, provides a range of services such as awareness generation, identification, rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development and sustainable settlement. The initiative acknowledges that begging is often not a choice but a matter of survival, and its rehabilitation efforts are designed to uphold the dignity of destitute persons while empowering them to participate in decisions affecting their lives. According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, begging is the most extreme form of poverty that requires long-term collective action rather than forced measures which end up being futile. As per the 2011 Census, Indias population of beggars and vagrants are at approximately 4.13 lakh, with the majority (3.72 lakh) classified as non-workers and around 41,400 as marginal workers. Madhya Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha said an Indore-based organisation has come forward to support the government in its efforts. The organisation will provide shelter to them for six months and try to find work for them. We are working tirelessly to free people from begging, he said.

NIA chargesheets two key aides of Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two key aides of designated terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa of the banned Babbar Khalsa International outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case, according to the probe agency on Wednesday. Jaspreet Singh of Punjab's Ferozepur district and Baljeet Singh of Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district were chargesheeted on Tuesday before the NIA special court in Mohali, it said. They were identified by NIA as members of a terror gang formed by foreign-based Khalistani terrorist Landa, said a statement issued by the probe agency. NIA arrests extradited key aide of designated Khalistani terrorists Harwinder Sandhu, Lakhbir Singh A probe by the NIA found Jaspreet Singh to be an important on-ground operative of Landa and his associate Pattu Khaira, while Baljeet Singh was involved in supplying weapons to members of the Landa gang and other gangsters. It further emerged during the investigation that Jaspreet Singh was involved in Landa's drug smuggling and extortion network aimed at generating funds for BKI, the NIA claimed. Baljeet was manufacturing weapons locally and using social media to supply them to operatives of the Landa gang, it added. He was one of the various weapons suppliers with whom the terrorists had tied up across the country for the supply of arms and ammunition, the NIA said. In the course of the investigation, NIA seized various arms, ammunition, narcotics and drug money, digital devices, and other incriminating articles from the accused.

NIA Chargesheets Two Key Aides Of Khalistani Terrorist Landa

NEW DELHI, Dec 18: The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two key aides of designated terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa of the banned Babbar Khalsa International outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case, according to the probe agency on Wednesday. Jaspreet Singh of Punjabs Ferozepur district and Baljeet Singh of Madhya Pradeshs Barwani district were chargesheeted on Tuesday before the NIA special court in Mohali, it said. They were identified by NIA as members of a terror gang formed [] The post NIA Chargesheets Two Key Aides Of Khalistani Terrorist Landa appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PM promises tap water to all homes

JAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) in Jaipur. The ceremony for the project also marked the completion of one year of the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan. During the event, the agreement between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the ambitious project was unveiled. The Central government has designated the ERCP as a national project and committed to bear 90% of the total project cost. The remaining 10% will be shared equally by the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments. As part of the foundation-laying ceremony, Modi poured water from replicas of the Parvati, Kalisindh, and Chambal rivers into a pot, named the Ram Setu Kalash. He announced that Rajasthan would benefit significantly from the agreement, with tap water expecting to reach 100% of the states households. He noted that the water ministry is overseeing the initiative. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 infrastructure projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore, spanning sectors such as electricity, water, roads, and railways. In his address, Modi attacked the previous Congress government in the state and held it responsible for delays in the ERCP project. Instead of resolving the issue, Congress kept fueling water disputes between states. People will certainly question Congress about why they failed to finalise the ERCP agreement, he said. The PM praised former CM Vasundhara Raje, acknowledging her role in initiating the ERCP during her second term and highlighted her efforts in drafting the framework for connecting the Parvati, Kalisindh, and Chambal rivers. Recalling Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Jaswant Singh, Modi said, When I was chief minister, both leaders came to Gujarat to discuss providing Narmada water to Rajasthan. Because of that initiative, districts like Churu, Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh, Jalore, and Barmer are now benefitting from Narmada water. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav stated that the 20-year-old water dispute between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh has been resolved. He described the ERCP as a boon for both states. Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma echoed this sentiment, terming the event historic. The Congress, however, dismissed the event as a political stunt. The Congress claims that due to political animosity, the BJP kept the ERCP on hold in five years of the Ashok Gehlot government. Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasara accused the Central government of misleading the people on the ERCP. Gehlot also alleged that the BJP had compromised Rajasthans interests. The PKC-ERCP is directly linked to a population of 3.45 crore across 21 districts in Rajasthan. These districts include Jaipur, Kota, Jhalawar, Baran, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Tonk, Dausa, Karauli, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Gangapur City, Beawar, Kekri, Dudu, Kotputli-Behror, Khairthal-Tijara, Deeg, and Jaipur Rural. The project aims to alleviate water crisis in eastern Rajasthan, providing drinking water to households and irrigation water to farmers, thereby benefiting both urban and rural populations in the region.

SC reserves verdict on termination of 2 women judges

The Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on Tuesday in a case concerning the termination of two female judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court had previously stated that judges should avoid social media and expressing opinions on judgments, emphasizing a hermit life and work like a horse approach. The case involves six women civil judges who were terminated for alleged unsatisfactory performance. Four were subsequently reinstated, but two, Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, remained terminated. The court is considering the cases of these two judges, who joined the Madhya Pradesh judicial service in 2018 and 2017, respectively. The court is also considering arguments regarding potential violations of fundamental rights related to the termination process, including claims of unfair work assessment during maternity and child care leave.

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023

BHOPAL:Money lost due to digital arrest -- the rising phenomenon of cyber fraudsters posing as enforcement agencies sleuths to extort money from targets -- has increased by more than 130 per cent within a year in Madhya Pradesh. The alarming statistics were shared by the state government on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Vidhan Sabha in Bhopal on Tuesday. Responding to Congress MLA Pratap Grewals question about the cases of digital arrest and online fraud in the state during the years 2023 and 2024, the CM and home minister Dr Mohan Yadav, in the written reply submitted that a total 26 cases of digital arrest were reported in the state in 2024 in which the cyber fraudsters extorted more than Rs 12.60 crore, which was 130 per cent more than a single case in entire 2023 which saw the lone complaint lose Rs 96,968 in Bhopal. While just one case was reported (in Bhopal) during 2023, no arrests were made in that case in 2023. In 2024, as many as 26 cases (registered under the IT Act) of digital arrest have so far been reported during 2024, which involved more than Rs 12.60 crore extortion from the victims in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Vidisha. Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India As many 38 accused have so far been arrested in the 26 cases of digital arrest in 2024 and just 72.38 lakh (which is a mere 5.74%) of the whopping Rs 12.60 crore plus sum (extorted by the fraudsters) has been returned to the victims. The CMs written reply revealed that among the 38 accused arrested in the 26 cases of digital arrest in 2024, most hailed from Rajasthan, followed by Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir. According to informed sources, the arrested men could actually be those whose accounts (mule accounts) have been used to park the money extorted from the victims. In his written reply, the CM told the house that cyber fraudsters duped people in Madhya Pradesh of more than Rs 150 crore in 2023 and 2024, nine per cent of more than 12.61 crore of which pertained to digital arrest extortion money. The remaining 137 crore plus represented the sum lost by the states people to various online frauds. A total of 444 cases of online fraud were reported in the state in 2023 in which the victims lost more than Rs 44.26 crore. Out of this sum, more than Rs 8.71 crore (which was around 20% of the money lost) was recovered by the MP police and returned to the victims of online fraud in 2023. In the current year, while the cases of online fraud registered under the IT Act increased to 521 (which was 17% more than the 444 cases reported in 2023), the money lost by the victims to online fraud zoomed by a massive 111% to Rs 93.60 crore compared to the Rs 44.26 crore plus lost in 2023. While the total sum lost due to online fraud was 111% more in 2024 compared to 2023, the recovery of fraud money and its return to the victims in 2024 was Rs 8.54 crore plus, which was just 9% of the money lost due to online fraud in 2024. The recovery of online fraud money by the state police and its return to the victims in 2024 stood at Rs 8.54 lakh-plus, which was Rs 17.12 lakh or 2% less than the corresponding figure of 2023. Also, while 237 accused of online fraud were arrested in 2023, the corresponding number fell slightly to 234 in 2024. A city/district-wise break-up of the online fraud and digital arrest cases in 2023 and 2024 revealed that maximum of 184 and 141 cases were reported in the states money/commercial capital Indore in 2023 and 2024 respectively, followed by the states political and administrative capital Bhopal with 53 and 77 cases respectively.

Karimnagars Katta Srivalli Selected for BCCI Womens U-19 One-Day Trophy

KARIMNAGAR: Katta Srivalli of Karimnagar town was selected for the upcoming BCCI Womens under-19 One Day Trophy. She will represent the state team from the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). The Womens Selection Committee for the HCA was convened at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal to finalise the team for the Womens U-19 One-Day Trophy. After thorough discussions, the committee selected the players to represent the state. Katta Srivalli will be a key member in the fast-bowling squad for the team while K. Nidhi will be the wicket-keeper captain for the team. The prestigious tournament will be played in Trivandrum from January 4 to January 12, 2025. Srivallis selection marked yet another significant achievement in her cricketing journey as she prepares to showcase her skills at the state level. She had recently represented the state against the senior women Indian One-Day cricket team in the tournament in Ahmedabad on December 4. In 2019, she had showed talent in the national level schools sports federation competitions in Kanduva, Madhya Pradesh. In 2022, she had played for the HCA U-19 girls' team in Pune.

PM Modi criticises Congress for neglecting farmers, hails BJPs developmental efforts

JAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticised the Congress, accusing it of making lofty claims about farmers while failing to take any tangible action for their welfare. He alleged that the Congress neither helps farmers nor allows others to do so. Addressing the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' event to mark the completion of one year of the Rajasthan government, Modi also accused the Congress of promoting water disputes between states instead of resolving them. He highlighted the delay in the implementation of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) as evidence of the Congress's intentions. The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) was delayed for so long by the Congress. This is also a direct proof of the Congress intentions. They talk big in the name of farmers but neither do anything themselves nor let others do anything, he said. The ERCP aims to transfer water within the Chambal Basin to address the water needs of 13 deficient districts in eastern Rajasthan. Modi noted that the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project (Integrated PKC-ERCP) would provide irrigation and drinking water to 21 districts in Rajasthan, accelerating development in both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister accused the Congress of encouraging discord over water resources. The BJPs policy is of dialogue, not of conflict. We believe in cooperation, not opposition. We believe in solutions, not disruption. Therefore, our government has approved and expanded the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project. As soon as the BJP governments were formed in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, an agreement was reached on the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal project, he said. Recalling his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Modi said, I launched a big campaign to bring Narmada water to different parts of Gujarat, but the Congress and some NGOs adopted various tactics to stop it. The Congress never wants to reduce water problems. The water of our rivers used to flow across borders, but our farmers did not benefit. Instead of finding solutions, the Congress continued to promote water disputes between states. Modi also highlighted the BJPs popularity, saying, The nation has given the BJP the opportunity to serve for the third consecutive time in the Lok Sabha. This has not happened in India in the last 60 years. Today, the BJPs double-engine governments are symbols of good governance. Whatever resolution the BJP takes, it makes honest efforts to fulfil it. Today, the people of the country are saying that the BJP is the guarantee of good governance. Praising the Bhajanlal Sharma-led Rajasthan government, Modi said, In the last one year, Bhajanlal ji and his entire team have worked very hard to give new momentum and direction to Rajasthans development. This first year has laid a strong foundation for the years to come. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat laid the foundation of development in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje took it forward, and now Bhajanlal Sharmas government is enriching good governance. The impact can be seen within a year. He emphasised the Central governments efforts to improve rural economies and promote solar energy in Rajasthan, stating, Rajasthan has immense potential in solar energy and can become the leading state in the sector. Highlighting infrastructure developments, Modi said, The Jamnagar-Amritsar Economic Corridor will provide direct connectivity to Kandla for northern India. Rajasthans transport sector will benefit, big warehouses will be built, and new job opportunities will be created. He also mentioned the BJP's victories in Maharashtra, Haryana, and by-elections in Rajasthan, adding, The BJP makes honest efforts to fulfil every promise it makes. On women empowerment, Modi said, Ten crore women, including lakhs from Rajasthan, joined Self-Help Groups in the last decade. He also referred to women-focused schemes like the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, Namo Drone Didi Scheme, and Bima Sakhi Scheme. The Prime Minister urged BJP workers to focus on water conservation and raise awareness about it, calling the BJP not just the largest political party but also a huge social movement. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also addressed the gathering, highlighting his governments achievements. Union ministers C R Patil, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, and other leaders were also present. Earlier, Modi arrived at the venue in an open jeep, flanked by the Chief Minister on his left and BJP state president Madan Rathore on his right. Women carrying 'Kalash' on their heads escorted the vehicle. During the programme, the Prime Minister symbolically mixed water from different rivers in a pot to signify the interlinking of rivers.

No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister

The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government's Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.

Modi: Congress talks big on farmers, does nothing for them

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, saying they talk big in the name of farmers but they neither do anything for them nor let others do anything. He also alleged the party encourages water disputes among states rather than resolving them, and said the delay in the implementation of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is a direct proof of the Congress' intention. The ERCP envisages intra-basin transfer of water within the Chambal Basin to provide it to 13 deficient districts of eastern Rajasthan. The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) was delayed for so long by the Congress, this is also a direct proof of the Congress' intentions. They talk big in the name of farmers but they neither do anything themselves for the farmers nor let others do anything, Modi said. He was addressing the 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' event to mark the completion of the Rajasthan government's one year in office. He also inaugurated or laid the foundation stones for 24 projects related to energy, road, railways and water worth over Rs 46,300 crore. The prime minister said the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project (Integrated PKC-ERCP) will provide irrigation as well as drinking water facility to 21 districts of Rajasthan and accelerate the development of both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. On various water disputes between states, he said while the BJP's policy is to promote dialogue, the Congress continues to fan water discords. The BJP's policy is of dialogue, not of conflict. We believe in cooperation, not opposition. We believe in solutions, not disruption. Therefore, our government has approved and also expanded the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project. As soon as the BJP government was formed in MP and Rajasthan, an agreement was reached on the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal project, he said. The prime minister noted that he had launched a big campaign to bring Narmada water to different parts of Gujarat when he was the chief minister, and charged the Congress and some NGOs adopted various tactics to stop it. The Congress never wants to reduce water problems...The water of our rivers used to flow to across the borders, but our farmers did not get its benefits. Instead of finding a solution, the Congress continued to promote water disputes between states, he said. PM Modi also said that the BJP is getting huge public support in different states where elections were held. The nation has given the BJP the opportunity to serve the country for the third consecutive time in Lok Sabha. This did not happen in India in the last 60 years, he said. Today, the BJP's double engine governments are becoming a symbol of good governance. Whatever resolution the BJP takes, it makes honest efforts to fulfil it. Today, the people of the country are saying that BJP is the guarantee of good governance, he said, and lauded the work of Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in the state. In the last one year, Bhajanlal ji and his entire team have worked very hard to give new momentum and direction to the development of Rajasthan. This first year has, in a way, laid a strong foundation for the many years to come, he said. Modi said people blessed the BJP with the responsibility to serve Rajasthan for multiple terms and party did its best. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat laid a strong foundation of development in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje took the legacy forward and now Bhajanlal Sharma's government is engaged in further enriching good governance. Its impact can be seen in one year, he said. Modi said the Central government is constantly trying to improve the economic condition of villages and focusing on promoting every means of earning there. Rajasthan has ample potential for solar energy and it can become the leading state in the sector, he said. The PM said north India will get direct connectivity to Kandla from the Jamnagar-Amritsar Economic Corridor. Rajasthan's transport sector will benefit. Big warehouses will be built and new job opportunities will be created, he said. The BJP makes honest efforts to fulfil every promise it makes. The BJP has been getting huge support in states. The country has given the party the opportunity to serve the country for the third time in a row in Lok Sabha, he said. He also mentioned the victory of the party in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, and bypolls in Rajasthan. Talking about women empowerment, he said 10 crore women, including lakhs from Rajasthan, joined Self-Help Groups in the last decade. He also highlighted the government's women-specific programmes such as the Lakhpati Didi scheme, Namo Drone Didi Scheme and Bima Sakhi Scheme. The PM encouraged party workers to work towards water conservation and make people aware about it, saying the BJP is not just the biggest political party but a huge social movement. CM Bhajanlal also addressed the meeting and highlighted the achievements of his government. Union ministers C R Patil, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa and other leaders were also present in the programme. Earlier, Modi reached the meeting venue in an open jeep, flanked on his left by the CM and BJP state president Madan Rathore on his right. The vehicle was escorted by a group of women carrying 'Kalash' on head. During the programme, Modi also mixed water of different rivers in a pot to symbolise the interlinking of rivers.

Video: Maruti Van Catches Fire, Explodes In Bhopal

A Maruti van parked on a roadside in Madhya Pradesh's capital city Bhopal exploded on Tuesday. The van, running on an LPG cylinder, was seen engulfed in flames before a powerful blast completely destroyed the vehicle.

MPPSC 2025 exam calendar released: Check complete schedule here

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released its 2025 examination calendar, listing 15 recruitment exams scheduled throughout the year. While most exams lack specific dates, the State Services and Forest Services Preliminary Exam is confirmed for February 16, 2025. The calendar includes exams for various sectors, with notable dates set for June to October 2025.

Madhya Pradesh recruitment examination: Candidate gets 101.66 marks out of 100; job aspirants protest in Indore

The protesters have alleged fraud in the recruitment examination and demanded a fair inquiry

In Madhya Pradesh Recruitment Exam, Candidate Scores 101.66 Out Of 100, Sparks Protest

Job aspirants have staged a protest in Indore, raising questions over a candidate getting 101.66 marks out of the total 100 due to the adoption of ormalisation process in a Madhya Pradesh government recruitment examination.

MP recruitment exam: Candidate gets 101.66 marks out of 100

INDORE: Job aspirants have staged a protest in Indore, raising questions over a candidate getting 101.66 marks out of the total 100 due to the adoption of ormalisation process in a Madhya Pradesh government recruitment examination. The protesters have alleged fraud in the recruitment examination and demanded a fair inquiry. Normalisation is a process for ensuring students are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by the difficulty of papers they write. The process involves revising the score of a student in a way that it becomes comparable with the score of another. This becomes necessary when an examination of the same subject is held in multiple sessions, each with a different paper. On Monday, some agitating unemployed youth gathered in front of the district collector's office and handed over a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to an officer, as per eyewitnesses. The memorandum said that in the joint recruitment examination 2023 (Van and Jail Recruitment Test 2023) of forest and jail departments, a candidate scored 101.66 marks out of total 100 and topped the selection list. The result of the examination, conducted by the Bhopal-headquartered Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, was declared on December 13. After the announcement of the result, the board clarified the process of normalisation has been adopted in the recruitment examination as per rules, because of which candidates can get more than full marks (100) and less than zero. A leader of the protesters, Gopal Prajapat, told reporters, This is the first time in the state's history that a candidate has scored more than the total marks due to the normalisation process adopted in the recruitment exam. We are protesting against the unfair process of normalisation. He alleged fraud in the recruitment exam held for the posts of forest guard, field guard (executive) and jail guard (executive), and demanded a fair inquiry. Prajapat warned that if nothing is done in the matter, job aspirants will be forced to launch a bigger agitation.

Possibilities of developing river cruising across states: Antara Cruises

Antara Cruises, India's largest river cruise operator, is expanding its operations across numerous national waterways, including the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Brahmani rivers. With growing interest from state governments, new routes are being explored in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Goa.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs AAP over Congress in Delhi elections

LUCKNOW: After choosing to tread a separate path from the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra, the Samajwadi Party (SP) may be set to lead the realignment of regional political forces within the opposition camp as it sought another term for Arvind Kejriwal's AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election due early next year. The SP announced that it preferred the AAP over the Congress at the Mahila Adalat event conducted by Arvind Kejriwals party in Delhi on Monday. SP national president Akhilesh Yadav said the AAP should get a chance to serve people in Delhi once again. Ye AAP ka jo ayojan ho raha hai uske liye main bahut bahut badhai deta hoon (I want to congratulate everyone for the event organised by the AAP), Akhilesh said. Jitna AAP sarkar ne kaam kiya hai utna hi hum mehsoos karte hain ki apko ek bar phir yahan kaam karne ka mauqua milna chahiye (The way the AAP government has worked, we feel that they should get another chance to work here), Akhilesh said as he concluded his address at the AAP event sending across signals to his political allies. The stance of the SP may ruffle many feathers in the Congress camp as the grand old party is a prominent ally in UP and both the parties had dealt a blow to the ruling BJP in the recent Lok Sabha elections while contesting together. However, the chinks in the INDIA bloc started appearing when Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi failed to reach a seat-sharing arrangement both in Haryana and Maharashtra, the two states where the BJP returned with thumping majority. The two-line appeal by the SP chief for the AAP on Monday in Delhi is being considered as his clear declaration that the SP will prefer Kejriwals party over the Congress in the Delhi elections. Within the SP, the general feeling is that the Congress was out to disrespect the INDIA bloc allies forcing the regional partners to respond in a different manner. As allies we fought against the BJP together. We are also sharing the attacks from the BJP despite the fact that it was only the Congress that ruled the Centre and was to be blamed of anything if at all. But the Congress seems to be ignorant of this fact, said a senior SP functionary. In fact, the rumblings had started during the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections where the SP contested on limited seats because the party never wanted to send across any confusing signals to the voters with regard to the INDIA bloc since the Congress was the senior player there. But now the Congress wants to play on its terms realising that the next Lok Sabha elections are far, said a senior SP leader. There is also discontent among the regional members of the INDIA bloc over the manner in which the Congress leaders are pushing to establish Rahul Gandhi as the head of the INDIA bloc when the opposition alliance had elected Mallikarjun Kharge as its chairman. However, it does not suit the SPs PDA narrative and SP leaders fear that it might annoy the Dalits and cause them to drift away from the party in 2027.

Madhya Pradesh Logs 12% Decline In Wheat Production Over Last Five Years

While the production of wheat declined in the last five fiscals, Madhya Pradesh's soybean production increased to 68.36 lakh metric tonnes in fiscal 2024 from 38.56 lakh tonnes in fiscal 2020.

Officials seize liquor smuggled from MP to Hyderabad, 4 arrested

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department, State Task Force (STF) team seized 154 bottles of non-duty paid liquor being smuggled into the city from Madhya Pradesh on Monday, December 15. On specific information, the STF team under supervision of V B Kamalasan Reddy, Director P&E Department, arrested four people Arun Varma, Ravinder Goud, Narendar Reddy 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 .

Rs 13,422 crore disbursed to street vendors under PM SVANidhi scheme, Rajya Sabha told

The Union Housing Ministry disbursed over 94 lakh loans, totaling Rs 13,422 crore, to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. Over 40 lakh loans have been repaid. The scheme, launched in 2020, provides collateral-free loans up to Rs 50,000. States are categorized and ranked based on disbursement performance, with Madhya Pradesh and Assam leading in July 2024.

Hyderabad: Six arrested for smuggling non-duty paid liquor

Hyderabad: A special task force (STF) of the Telangana Police on Monday arrested six persons for allegedly smuggling Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL) into the state from Madhya Pradesh. The STF seized 154 liquor bottles worth Rs 2.5 lakhs from the smugglers. In addition, two bikes, a car and six mobile phones were also confiscated. The police identified the arrested as Tarun Verma, Ravinder Goud, K Surender Reddy, Kranti, Nagaraju and Venkie. Based on credible information, we conducted inspections at various check posts, said excise superintendent Anji Reddy. A smuggler named Tarun Verma was arrested at Chengicherla, who was smuggling a large amount of non-duty paid liquor, Anji Reddy added. It was revealed that he was smuggling NDPL for the past few years. 40 bottles of alcohol were seized from his car. Acting on the information revealed by Tarun Verma during his interrogation, liquor was seized from another individual named K Surender Reddy, the excise superintendent said. Additionally, 44 (28, 16) bottles of NDPL were seized from residences of two different individuals, one at Shaikpet and SR Nagar, respectively, Reddy added. Meanwhile, Director for Excise Enforcement V B Kamalasan Reddy appreciated the efforts of the STF teams.

From Jan 1, FIR to be lodged against people giving alms to beggars in Indore

Indore: In a bid to make Indore in Madhya Pradesh free of beggars, the district authorities on Monday said the administration will start registering FIRs from January 1, 2025 against those who give alms. The administration has already issued an order banning begging in Indore, district collector Ashish Singh told reporters. Our awareness campaign against 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 .

Padma Shri awardee Baiga tribal artist Jodhaiya Bai dies

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh's famous Baiga tribal artist Jodhaiya Bai, a Padma Shri recipient, died in Umaria district after a prolonged illness, sources said on Monday. She was 86. The painter, who was instrumental in getting international recognition to the Baiga tribal art, passed away at her native Lodha village in Umaria district on Sunday, the sources said. Jodhaiya Bai received Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, in 2023 for her special contribution in the field of arts. Her last rites were held at the Lodha village on Monday in the presence of district collector Dharnendra Kumar Jain, Superintendent of Police Nivedita Naidu, other officials and political leaders. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over her demise. Along with Madhya Pradesh, the country also lost an artist who spent her entire life to provide recognition to paintings based on the tribal culture, art and traditions in the country and abroad, Yadav said in a post on X.

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1.25 Crore worth Drugs Seized in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Police seized 1.25 Crore worth 53.5 kgs of drugs on Monday. Three persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure. It has been identified that the drugs is being transported from Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad. More details are awaited.

Centre urged to ensure devolution of Tamil Nadu funds without bias

CHENNAI: The AIADMK general council meeting on Sunday urged the central government to ensure devolution of funds to Tamil Nadu without any partiality. A resolution adopted in this regard at the meeting also urged the 16th Finance Commission to hike the devolution of funds up to 50%, besides bringing cess and surcharge under the ambit of devolution of funds. The resolution said the financial allocation provided to the states by the Finance Commission is high for states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and less for developed states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Not even one-fourth of the revenue that goes to the central government treasury from Tamil Nadu is devolved to Tamil Nadu. Due to this, a situation arises where development projects cannot be implemented. At present, according to the criteria for financial allocation followed by the central government, manufacturing states like Tamil Nadu are being severely affected. This financial allocation method should be reconsidered, the resolution added. The meeting adopted 16 resolutions on various topics. The resolutions condemning the DMK government included the hike in power tariff, property tax, house tax, water tax, milk, registration fee, stamp paper cost, etc. Other resolutions against the state government included failure to take steps for releasing convicts who have been imprisoned for more than 20 years in prison, failure to safeguard the rights of the SC/STs, and failure to take any step to abolish NEET as promised. Resolutions against the state also included failure to fulfil electoral promises on reverting to the old pension scheme, setting right the anomalies in the salaries for teachers, doctors and nurses, etc, and delay in taking timely action to prevent giving license to tungsten mining in Madurai district and urging the centre to give up this proposal. Another resolution urged the DMK government to conduct a caste census on the lines of other states. AIADMK deputy general secretary KP Munusamy said those who were part of the AIADMK regime in the past and those who had benefitted from being part of the power, should wholeheartedly extend financial assistance to grassroots-level functionaries who have no wherewithal to spend for party events. AIADMK organising secretary CVe Shanmugam said, The media is being used to psychologically weaken us. The DMK knew the strength of AIADMK better than the members of AIADMK. That is why to demoralise the AIADMK cadre, false news about AIADMK is being spread. AIADMK has faced these things from the times of party founder MG Ramachandran.

Madhya Pradesh Starts Working on Projects to Interlink Its Rivers

Bhopal : Madhya Pradesh government has started working on projects to interlink the rivers with an objective to expand irrigation facilities in the state. Official sources said on Sunday that the state government has now focused its attention on preparing the projects to interlink the rivers to expand irrigation facilities and provide drinking water to the parched regions of the state. Sources said that the state government is studying the feasibility of interlinking particular rivers to provide irrigation facilities to the non-irrigated lands to yield benefits to the farmers, besides providing drinking water to the villages facing a water crisis in the summer. The river interlinking projects are being mulled in the way of projects like the Ken-Betwa River Interlinking project and the Parbati-KaliSindh- Chambal Interlinking project proposed to be unveiled soon. There are around 207 small and large rivers in Madhya Pradesh.

Over 60,000 children living in care homes in India; highest in TN

NEW DELHI: Over 60,000 children are living in institutional care in India, with Tamil Nadu continuing to take the lead with as many as 10,000 children living in these care homes, according to government data. Though the number of children living in these institutional care under the Mission Vatsalya scheme declined this year, the childcare institutions network further spread across the country. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur in the Lok Sabha said the ministry is administering the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015), which is the primary legislation for ensuring safety, security, dignity and well-being of Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) by catering to their basic needs through care, protection, development, treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration. Tamil Nadu housed the highest number of orphan children in their institutional care homes for the third year in a row. In 2023-24, the figure was 10,118, the minister said while sharing the data. The southern states saw 13,877 orphan children being housed in these care homes in 2021-22, the number dipped to 7,785 in 2022-23. The other states that housed highest number of children in 2023-24 are West Bengal (4744), Maharashtra (3495), Uttar Pradesh (3226), Gujarat (3195), Karnataka (3110), Rajasthan (2733), Madhya Pradesh (2597), Telangana (2243), Bihar (2227), Andhra Pradesh (1546), Assam (1241), Jharkhand (1238), Delhi (1216), Mizoram (1172), Jammu and Kashmir (1104), and Meghalaya (1031). The minister said the number of care homes have gone up in the last three years. While there were 2,245 institutional care homes in 2021-22, the number went up to 2,305 in 2022-23. In 2023-24, there were 2,450 care homes, in 2024-25, the number went up to 3,010. In 2024-25, the figure was 318. In 2021, it was225, the next year it was 221. In 2023-24, the number of children living in these care homes was 320. Tamil Nadu was followed by Uttar Pradesh with 24 care homes. The other states with a high number of such institutions are West Bengal (216), Karnataka (212), Rajasthan (182), Odisha (143), Madhya Pradesh (131), Maharashtra (126), Chhattisgarh (110), Bihar (107), Andhra Pradesh (98) and Telangana (92). The ministry is implementing the centrally-sponsored scheme Mission Vatsalya through the state/ Union Territory (UT) governments on a pre-defined cost-sharing basis between the central and the state governments to deliver various services for CNCP and CCL categories which includes both institutional care and non-institutional care services. The scheme provides services to children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law for their rehabilitation and social reintegration into the mainstream of society. The Child Care Institutions established under the scheme support age-appropriate education, access to vocational training, recreation, health care, counselling etc. Support under non-institutional care is provided by way of sponsorship, foster care and aftercare to children in need of care and protection, the minister added.

PM Modi to launch Rs 40,000 crore project aimed to solve water crisis: C R Patil

Union Minister CR Patil announced a Rs 40,000 crore project to link 11 Rajasthan rivers, transforming the state into a water-surplus region. The project, to be inaugurated by PM Modi on December 17, will address water scarcity in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, providing drinking water, irrigation, and industrial supply. Patil urged corporates to prioritize water harvesting for future generations.

PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 40,000-cr project to link 11 rivers to solve water crisis in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

Prime Minister Modi will dedicate a Rs 40,000 crore project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan, aiming to alleviate the state's water crisis. The project, integrating the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal link with the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, will benefit 21 districts in Rajasthan and several in Madhya Pradesh, providing drinking water, irrigation, and industrial water supply.

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Bhopal gas tragedy: NHRC directs Union, MP governments to safeguard human rights

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the Centre and State governments to ensure basic human rights of people affected by the Bhopal gas tragedy. The Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and the Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh have been requested to appropriately dispose of toxic waste in the region. The NHRC passed the order in response to a petition filed by Supreme Court advocate and noted human rights activist, Radhakanta Tripathy. The petitioner, Tripathy, stated that four decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, toxic waste continues to fester on the accident site and violation of residents' human right continues unabated. As per the plea, it is estimated that more than 22,000 people died from MIC (Methyl Iso Cyante) exposure and more than half a million were maimed for life. Survivors have faced chronic health issues, three generations of birth defects, economic consequences, and ongoing groundwater contamination from unsafe disposal of poisonous wastes at the pesticide plant. Bhopal Gas Tragedy | 40th anniversary of the world's worst industrial disaster 2nd December 2024 marked 40 years since the Bhopal gas leak disaster happened, one of the worst industrial catastrophes and corporate negligence cases in living memory, not only in India but worldwide, the plea said. About 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) from the site of the tragedy in Brij Vihar colony, several houses have been locked up, with residents fleeing to the better parts of the city due to the toxic groundwater. The victims of Bhopal gas Tragedy are still seeking justice and accountability from the corporations that waged a genocide 40 years ago, Tripathy stated. The Bhopal gas tragedy has scientific and environmental implications including human, health risks, and contaminated soil, water and air, the plea said. It added that the tragedy also disrupted the ecosystems and threatening biodiversity and severely affected agriculture, hazardous chemicals damage plant cells, inhibit photosynthesis, stunt growth, and reduce crop productivity. The release of toxins into the environment leads to bioaccumulation, where harmful substances enter the food chain and concentrate as they move up trophic levels, posing long-term risks to humans, wildlife and the environment at large, the plea stated. Despite having numerous laws, government policies and judicial pronouncements, the people residing in surrounding areas suffer till date without basic human rights like safe drinking water, healthy environment and right to health. The Center and State governments have failed miserably to resolve the issues even after decades of the catastrophic incident, Tripathy alleged. He has also requested the NHRC to recommend to the Center and the State to ensure the basic human rights of the victims of the gas tragedy and ensure potable drinking water, appropriate medical care and toxic-free environment for the people living in the nearby areas. Acting on Tripathy's plea, the NHRC passed certain directions. This complaint be transmitted to the concerned authority for such action as deemed appropriate. The authority concerned is directed to take appropriate action within 8 weeks associating the complainant/victim and to inform him/her of the action taken in the matter, the NHRC said in its order. 40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, survivors many times more vulnerable to other health problems

4 tribals killed, 15 injured as tractor-trolley overturns in MP

Gwalior: Four tribal persons were killed and 15 others injured when a tractor-trolley overturned in an attempt to save a buffalo in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district, police said on Sunday. The accident took place at around 10.30 pm on Saturday in Ghatigaon area, an official said. As many as 31 persons, belonging to the Saharia tribal community, had gone to a forest in Pai Kho village for collecting herbs. They were returning to the Kait village when the tractor-trolley overturned at Tilawali square while its driver was trying to avoid hitting a buffalo, Ghatigaon police station in-charge Jeevanlal Mahor said. Four persons, identified as Foolwati (45), Ramdas (46), Arun (14) and Kasturi Bai (65), were killed in the incident, the official said. Fifteen others were injured and undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gwalior, he added.

Eight children, hostel staffer injured in LPG cylinder blast in MP

Mauganj: At least nine persons, among them eight children, were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a government-run hostel in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district, an official said on Sunday. The blast occurred at a hostel for scheduled caste boys in Naigadi, around 40 km from the district headquarters, around 11 pm on Saturday, the official said. As many as eight children and a cook were injured in the explosion, he said. District collector Ajay Shrivastava said after preliminary treatment at the community health centre in Naigadi, the injured persons were sent to Rewa for further medical attention. Prima facie, it appears that an LPG cylinder exploded, he said. The official said the injured boys were in the age group of 15 to 17 years, and one of them lost a leg in the explosion. Shrivastava said the authorities are probing into the incident.

Eight children, hostel staffer injured in LPG cylinder blast in Madhya Pradesh

MAUGANJ: At least nine persons, among them eight children, were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a government-run hostel in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district, an official said on Sunday. The blast occurred at a hostel for scheduled caste boys in Naigadi, around 40 km from the district headquarters, around 11 pm on Saturday, the official said. As many as eight children and a cook were injured in the explosion, he said. District collector Ajay Shrivastava said after preliminary treatment at the community health centre in Naigadi, the injured persons were sent to Rewa for further medical attention. Prima facie, it appears that an LPG cylinder exploded, he said. The official said the injured boys were in the age group of 15 to 17 years, and one of them lost a leg in the explosion. Shrivastava said the authorities are probing into the incident.

Tejashwi vows Rs 2,500 a month to women if RJD forms govt

Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors similar schemes in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, aiming to alleviate women's hardships and garner support ahead of elections. Yadav urged women to back him, emphasizing their shared struggles.

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My father preferred suicide over succumbing to EDs pressure to join BJP, says MP bizman's son

BHOPAL: A day after a businessman and his wife allegedly died by suicide in Madhya Pradeshs Sehore district, leaving behind a typed letter-cum-suicide note (which mentioned harassment by the Enforcement Directorate), the deceased couples three children spoke to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the phone on Saturday. My father was being pressurised to make us join the BJP, but instead of succumbing under pressure, he preferred to commit suicide. There was sustained pressure from the EDs side on him to join the BJP, the couples teenage son Jatin, eldest among two sons and one daughter, told Rahul Gandhi, while talking to the Rae Bareli MP through state Congress chief Jitu Patwaris cell-phone. The deceased couple Manoj and Neha Parmars only daughter Jiya (second among the three children) broke into tears while speaking to Gandhi over the phone. After the demise of our parents, youre our only hope. We met you during the Yatra (Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra) but didnt ask you for anything, but we now want you to visit us. While assuring the three kids, including the youngest of them, 12-year-old Yash, about his and the Congress partys support, Gandhi enquired about the native place of the children and the entire incident. The fifth-time Lok Sabha member further enquired from the state Congress chief when the post-death rituals will conclude. The state Congress chief Jitu Patwari could be seen in the video, telling Gandhi that if he was caught up and couldnt find time to visit Ashta town, then he would bring the kids to Delhi. Sources privy to the development said Rahul Gandhi may plan to meet the kids at their native place in the Sehore district of central MP, once the post-death rituals are over. The couple Manoj Parmar and Neha Parmar were found hanging to death inside their house in Ashta town of Sehore district on Friday morning, eight days after the ED raided Manojs office premises in two districts in connection with a Rs 6 crore loan fraud case, in which he was the prime accused. The police got from the spot a five-page letter-cum-suicide addressed to 17 entities spanning from the President, Prime Minister, MP CM and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, in which excessive harassment and torture by the ED during the December 5 search was alleged. The letter also mentioned pressure being mounted to make his kids join the BJP. The three kids had met Rahul Gandhi during the latter's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in MP in 2022 and reportedly gifted him their gullak (piggy bank). Since then Parmar and the kids were being seen as Congress supporters. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate came out with a two-page official statement on the entire issue on Saturday. While terming the couple's suicide as unfortunate, the ED stated that search proceedings were concluded at Parmars premises on December 5 in a peaceful and conducive manner. After the conclusion of the search, Manoj Parmar and his wife were summoned by the ED on December 9 and 10 to record their statement concerning various incriminating documents found during the search proceeding. However, both of them failed to appear. On their behalf, their nephew Rohit Parmar came to the office requesting an adjournment. The same was granted for an appearance on December 12, it said. Thereafter, an email was received from Manoj Parmar on December 10 giving his willingness to appear for a statement on December 12 by 3:30 pm. At around noon on December 12, a phone call was received at the reception of the EDs Bhopal Zonal Office, wherein Manoj Parmar stated to be on their way to the office and confirmed to reach for a statement by 3:30 pm. But again, he failed to appear. It is to mention that apart from the above, no contact has been made by any officer/ official of ED with Manoj Parmar or his wife after the conclusion of search proceedings, said the ED. Manoj Parmar was a habitual offender with various other criminal cases registered against him. A case for the offence of money laundering under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 was initiated by ED on March 31, 2022, based on a CBI FIR dated December 1, 2017, for defrauding and cheating Punjab National Bank. CBI had filed a charge sheet against two accused persons, Manoj Parmar and Mark Pius Karari (Bank official) on December 17, 2018, and that case is under trial before CBI Court, Bhopal, it said. As per ED investigation findings, Manoj Parmar was the main accused and mastermind of the bank fraud and he later diverted the proceeds of crime for personal gains. A criminal conspiracy was hatched by using fake quotations, forged bills, letters, and acknowledgements. The loan funds were later diverted and thus, causing a wrongful loss to the bank of Rs 6.20 crore along with subsidy amounting to Rs 32.5 lakh under the schemes of Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Program and Chief Minister Yuva Udhami Yojna, the ED statement stated while also mentioning about the seizure of significant incriminating evidence during the December 5, 2024 search at Parmars premises under the PMLA Act 2002.