Ken-Betwa Project: Activist ends stir after Congress assurance
Panna: Activist Amit Bhatnagar on Saturday, October 24, ended his 27-day protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project after senior Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Umang Singhar visited Panna and assured him of the opposition partys support. Bhatnagar ended his stir by having coconut water at the request of Singhar, the Leader of Opposition in the Madhya 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 .
Permanent Electricity Connections to Slums in BHEL Area Promised Within Five Months
The Madhya Pradesh government plans to provide permanent electricity connections to slum residents in the BHEL area within five months. Permanent Electricity Connections to Slums in BHEL Area Promised Within Five Months
Madhya Pradesh Government to Enhance Ministerial Efficiency with Upcoming Workshop
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces a workshop in December to improve the efficiency of ministers and legislators in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Government to Enhance Ministerial Efficiency with Upcoming Workshop
NSG Commandos Conduct Night Mock Drill In Ujjain
National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, in coordination with other security forces, conducted a mock drill in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, from 11 pm to 2 am.
SEMI India and The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Madhya Pradeshs semiconductor and electronics ecosystem at the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Summit 2026, held in Indore on October ...
Jammu police arrest three suspected drug peddlers, seize contraband
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 24 (IANS) Police in Jammu have arrested three suspected drug peddlers and seized around 500 grams of a ganja-like substance during a patrol operation in the Sainik Colony area, officials said. According to police, the arrests were made on October 20 when a team from Police Post Sainik Colony intercepted the accused opposite Sainik Public School near Dussehra Ground in Sector D. The accused have been identified as Eashar Ali, a resident of West Bengal, and Ajay Ahirwar and Manoj Bansal, both residents of Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. All three were reportedly residing in Sector D, Sainik Colony, Jammu. During a search, police recovered approximately 500 grams of a suspected ganja-like substance, which was seized following due legal process. In this connection, FIR No. 276/2026 under Sections 8, 20, 25, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered at Police Station Channi Himmat, Jammu. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the seized substance and identify the forward and backward linkages of the suspected drug supply network. Authorities in J&K have been aggressively acting against drug smugglers, peddlers and traders. The stringent action under a new standard operating procedure (SOP) includes revocation of passports, driving licences, Aadhaar cards and arms licences of those involved in drug trafficking. Law enforcement has attached 125 immovable properties worth Rs 98.28 crore, seized 60 movable assets worth approximately Rs 7.04 crore, and frozen multiple bank accounts linked to drug proceeds under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Lookout circulars and strict tracking measures are actively issued for absconding drug peddlers and smugglers. Thousands of medical and chemist shops across Jammu and Kashmir have been inspected, resulting in the suspension or cancellation of licenses for establishments violating rules. Hundreds of drug peddlers and traffickers have been booked and arrested under the NDPS Act in sustained operations led by the J&K Police and security agencies.
NSDC Secures 4 Crore for Skill Development Initiative in Madhya Pradesh
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has secured 4 crore from NABARD to support a skill development initiative in Madhya Pradesh. This program aims to train 600 youths from economically weaker OBC families for overseas employment, targeting job placements in Japan and Germany. The initiative will focus on essential skills and foreign language training, with potential earnings ranging from 1 lakh to 3.2 lakh monthly. The funding will be sourced from beneficiaries, the Social Stock Exchange, and the Madhya Pradesh government, linking financial support to successful job placements. This initiative represents a significant step towards enhancing employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
MP CM to inaugurate Rs 2,388 crore Narmada irrigation project tomorrow
Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 23 (IANS) Farmers in 260 villages of Madhya Pradesh's Dhar and Jhabua districts are set to get irrigation water through an underground pressurised pipeline network under a Rs 2,387.60 crore project to be inaugurated on Saturday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the Narmada-Jhabua-Petlawad-Thandla-Sardarpur micro-lift irrigation project at the sports complex in Sardarpur in Dhar district, according to a statement issued by his office on Friday. The project aims to provide irrigation facilities to 57,422 hectares of agricultural land, including 25,422 hectares in 66 villages of Sardarpur tehsil in Dhar district and 32,000 hectares in 194 villages across six tehsils of Jhabua district. The project will facilitate irrigation in 260 villages of Dhar and Jhabua districts and create opportunities to increase agricultural production, the statement said. Under the scheme, 186.62 million cubic metres of water will be lifted from the Narmada River at Chandankhedi village in Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district. The project will require 102.30 MW of electricity to operate. Its key feature is an underground pipeline system designed to deliver water under a pressure of 20 metres to agricultural blocks of up to 2.5 hectares. Farmers will be able to use the pressurised water for drip and sprinkler irrigation. The system is expected to improve water-use efficiency compared with conventional irrigation methods. It will also eliminate the need to level fields for irrigation, according to the Chief Minister's Office. In Jhabua district, the project will cover 108 villages in Jhabua tehsil, six in Petlawad, 28 in Meghnagar, 39 in Thandla, 12 in Rama and one in Ranapur. The underground pipeline system will provide pressurised water for irrigation through drip and sprinkler methods, the statement said. The project is expected to expand access to irrigation water across the targeted areas and support farming in the two districts. The foundation of the project was laid down in 2018 by the then Chief Minister and now Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Madhya Pradesh gets 5,800 crore in semiconductor investment proposals
Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth 5,800 crore in semiconductor and technology sectors at an Indore summit, with potential to generate more than 10,000 jobs.
22 children rescued from unrecognised Gwalior madrasa
Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 23 (IANS) Twenty-two children were rescued from a madrasa in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Friday after its management failed to produce documents related to its recognition during a raid by the Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, its chairperson Nivedita Sharma said. The children, including 15 boys and seven girls aged between four and 16 years, were shifted to child care homes according to their age under the supervision of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Confirming the action, Sharma told IANS that the commission inspected Darul Quran madrasa near the Attorney General Office following a complaint that children were being kept there without the required recognition. During the inspection, we found that the madrasa management did not have the required recognition. Three girls were also found inside a locked room, about which the management had not informed the officials, she said. The inspection was conducted by a team comprising officials of the Women and Child Development Department and the CWC. Officials found that regular classes were not being conducted at the madrasa and no staff had been appointed to look after the children. They also found inadequate arrangements for the children's safety and supervision. The operation continued from afternoon until evening, but the management could not produce the required documents. It sought more time to submit the papers and requested that the children be allowed to remain at the premises. Some parents reached the madrasa during the operation and expressed surprise at the removal of their children. The action also comes against the backdrop of a missing-child complaint involving the institution. A 13-year-old boy from the Mewati locality of Sagartal, who stayed at the madrasa for his studies, went missing on the morning of October 15 after being present there the previous night. A police complaint was lodged, and the boy was subsequently found. Sharma said the committee had received information that children were staying at the madrasa without the required recognition. Following the inspection, the children were shifted to care homes, and an investigation was underway under the relevant provisions of the law. The commission's action focused on the children's safety, supervision and educational arrangements. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
India goes for big push to small inland fisheries, production target set at 30 million tonnes (Lead)
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 23 (IANS) India has moved into the development phase of a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries, with a focus on livelihood improvement, enhanced coordination and better management of freshwater resources, with the proposed plan covering fisheries in rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes, floodplain wetlands, tanks, and cold-water systems. Speaking at the launch of the development phase on Friday, Union Department of Fisheries Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi said: India has set a target of 30 million tonnes in fish production over the next five years, while seafood exports are expected to rise to Rs 1.25 lakh crore. Highlighting the sector's current status, he said the country had achieved an annual fish production of 19.7 million tonnes, with inland fisheries contributing approximately three-fourths of this output, while seafood exports had crossed Rs 70,000 crore. The new action plan is being developed under the framework of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The initiative is being led by the Union Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO). The two-day national workshop in the Madhya Pradesh capital identified key priorities for developing the action plan, including a proposed programme of consultations with fishing communities and other stakeholders. Experts from fisheries institutions and stakeholders prepared a framework for the activities to be undertaken in the development phase. Addressing the gathering, Likhi called for a mission-mode outreach programme to take India's proposed national action plan for sustainable inland small-scale fisheries to fishing communities across the country. The document must translate into practical improvements in livelihoods rather than remain confined to government offices, he said, adding that the proposed plan must prioritise sustainability amid the climate crisis and strengthen value chains to improve fishers income. The Fisheries Secretary stressed that production and export growth must go hand in hand with securing the livelihoods of small-scale fishers. On sustainability, Likhi flagged climate change and deteriorating water quality as major concerns for inland fisheries, pointing to challenges such as declining oxygen levels in water bodies. He said the plan must incorporate measures to build climate resilience, drawing on the experience of fishing communities who directly confront these challenges. India's diverse inland fisheries sector, with its varied ecosystems, fishing communities and region-specific challenges, could serve as a model for the FAO to collaborate, pilot region-specific approaches and take the learnings to wider geographies, he added. Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Secretary Swantantra Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary Gunjan Krishna and FAO Project Officer Giulia Gorelli also spoke on the occasion.
CBI arrests long-absconding accused in fodder scam after 25 years
Digital Desk | Lucknow/New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Satyendra Kumar, a proclaimed offender in a fodder scam case, ending a manhunt that lasted more than two and a half decades. The accused, who had been on the run since the charge sheet was filed against him in 2001, was apprehended at Lucknow Railway Station around midnight on October 22. According to the CBI, Satyendra Kumar absconded soon after the charge sheet was filed in court. As he repeatedly failed to appear for trial, the court issued a permanent warrant of arrest against him. For over 25 years, the agency continued efforts to locate the absconder through sustained physical and technical surveillance, combined with human intelligence inputs. These efforts eventually led investigators to Nepal, where the accused had been staying. Recently, Satyendra Kumar entered India and boarded a train from Guna in Madhya Pradesh bound for Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on October 22. Acting on specific intelligence about his movement, the CBI constituted a dedicated team and deployed it at Lucknow Railway Station well before the arrival of the train. As the train reached the station around midnight, the team successfully identified and apprehended the accused. He was formally arrested and is now being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the competent court to face trial in the long-pending case. The fodder scam, one of the major corruption cases investigated by the CBI, involved large-scale embezzlement of public funds in the animal husbandry department of Bihar and Jharkhand. Several accused were charge-sheeted in the early 2000s, but some, including Satyendra Kumar, managed to evade arrest for years. Officials said the arrest was a result of the agencys persistence in pursuing long-pending cases and bringing absconders to justice, irrespective of the time elapsed. The accused will now face the legal process that was delayed for more than a quarter of a century.
MP- NHRC Orders Probe Over Use Of Children In Diggys Ujjain To Ayodhya Padayatra
The NHRC has directed the chief secretary and director general of police (DGP) of the Madhya Pradesh government to conduct a thorough investigation: Reports
MP LoP Singhar questions SIR; accuses BJP of dismissing protesters as 'mob'
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition, Umang Singhar, on Friday questioned the BJP government over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), asking why it was not responding to demands for holding elections through ballot papers and why it was describing as a mob, people who were protesting against the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Umang Singhar made these comments on EVMs, SIR, protests against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while addressing a press conference in Bhopal. He said citizens had the right to raise their voices to protect their rights and democracy, adding that the Congress represented the voice of ordinary citizens. Singhar also questioned the Madhya Pradesh government's investment claims, seeking details of proposals that had translated into actual projects and employment. He asked when semiconductor projects would become operational and how many jobs they would generate. After Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visits, claims are made about investments worth lakhs of crores of rupees, but it should be made clear how much investment has actually materialised on the ground, he said. He also sought a response on employment opportunities for more than 25 lakh youths registered on government portals. Raising concerns over urban master plans, Singhar alleged irregularities in their preparation and questioned the time given to residents and other stakeholders to file objections and suggestions. He demanded that farmers, traders and civil society be given adequate time to present their views and called for open discussions before the plans were finalised. Master plans should be prepared after taking public opinion into account, and adequate time should be given to file objections and suggestions, he said. Singhar further alleged corruption in government procurement by Urban Local Bodies and accused the BJP government of failing to curb it. He sought an explanation from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, asking whether the alleged corruption was taking place under his protection.
MP govt to grant industry status to fisheries, extend MSME benefits: CM Yadav
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 22 (IANS) In a major push to transform Madhya Pradeshs economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that fisheries will no longer remain a traditional occupation but will be elevated to the status of a full-fledged industry. Speaking at the National Fisheries Conference held at the Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in Bhopal, he said the sector would be integrated with food processing and the MSME sector, making it eligible for the same exemptions and incentives available to other major industries. During the event, the Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Investment and Export Guide was unveiled to attract large-scale private investment and boost exports. Yadav described the present time as a golden period for both the nation and the state. He noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, ministers are functioning like Navratnas. Highlighting Madhya Pradeshs rich water resources as the cradle of many rivers, he recalled the rapid expansion of irrigation capacity since 2003 and the launch of the countrys first river-linking project in the state. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) informed that India has become the worlds second-largest fish producer, with production rising from 9.5 million tonnes to 19.8 million tonnes and exports climbing from 30,213 crore to 62,408 crore. The sector supports the livelihoods of six crore people. He stressed the need to strengthen export potential in inland states like Madhya Pradesh and praised the platform that brought fish farmers, fishermen and exporters together in Bhopal. Union Minister of State SP Singh Baghel observed that the creation of a dedicated fisheries ministry in 2019 has ushered in unprecedented progress. India now ranks first in milk production and second in fisheries, with inland fisheries contributing 75 per cent of the national output. States without a coastline, including Madhya Pradesh, hold immense potential. The state plans to develop modern cage culture infrastructure in the Indira Sagar, Bargi, Bansagar and Barna reservoirs to generate an additional four lakh metric tonnes of fish. Under the Madhya Pradesh Integrated Fisheries Policy-2026, nearly one lakh cages will be installed across the states 4.5 lakh hectares of water area, with the aim of doubling the record 4.95 lakh metric tonnes produced in 2025-26 within three years. The Central Government has included Madhya Pradesh in its Reservoir Fisheries Cluster programme, developing Samrat Ashok Sagar (Halali) and Indira Sagar as model sites. Halali has already achieved the highest productivity among medium reservoirs. Integrated activities such as lotus, singhara and makhana cultivation, duck rearing, poultry, pearl production and aquaponics will create additional employment. Investment proposals worth approximately 40,000 crore have been received, expected to generate 3.5 lakh direct and indirect jobs through infrastructure for seed, feed, processing, cold storage, transport and exports.
Controversy Erupts Over Digvijay Singhs Sanatan Yatra Involving Children
Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang criticizes Digvijay Singh for involving children in political chants during his Sanatan Yatra. Controversy Erupts Over Digvijay Singhs Sanatan Yatra Involving Children
Madhya Pradesh Approves Integrated Development of Reservoirs and Amrit Sarovar Project
The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a project to enhance reservoirs and Amrit Sarovar, boosting the fisheries sector. Madhya Pradesh Approves Integrated Development of Reservoirs and Amrit Sarovar Project
Madhya Pradesh Invites Global Travelers for Authentic, Rustic and Raw Experiences at ITB Asia
Madhya Pradesh highlights its wildlife, culture and rural hospitality to attract international travellers, emphasising discovery to ease congestion and boost immersive experiences.
MPPSC Releases Admit Cards for ADPO Recruitment Exam 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer recruitment exam. Scheduled for November 1, 2026, candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam will consist of 150 questions covering General Studies and Law, with a total of 450 marks. This article provides detailed instructions on how to download the admit card and outlines the exam structure, including the number of vacancies available. Stay informed to ensure you are prepared for this important examination.
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission Announces Recruitment for Law Officers
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced openings for four Law Officer positions in the Prison Department. This permanent role offers a competitive salary under Level 12 of the 7th Pay Commission. Interested law graduates can apply online until November 5, 2026. The selection process includes a written examination and an interview. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and experience. This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for legal professionals seeking a government role in Madhya Pradesh.
MP govt to host fisheries conclave to attract investment, boost exports
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the National Fisheries Investors and Exporters Conclave-2026 in Bhopal on Friday to promote investment in the fisheries sector, strengthen processing infrastructure and explore export opportunities. The conclave will be held at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in the presence of Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Union Minister of State S.P. Singh Baghel. Madhya Pradesh Minister of State for Fishermen Welfare and Fisheries Development Narayan Singh Panwar will also attend the event. In a statement ahead of the event, Chief Minister Yadav said the conclave would help increase the income of fish farmers, generate new employment opportunities and accelerate efforts to develop Madhya Pradesh as a major centre for the inland fisheries industry. The state government is working to link its water resources with investment, modern processing facilities and export markets to expand the fisheries sector, he said. The conclave will bring together investors, exporters, fisheries entrepreneurs, startups and industry experts to discuss investment opportunities and ways to connect inland fish production with processing units, cold-chain infrastructure, value addition and domestic and international markets. Madhya Pradesh has around 4.5 lakh hectares of water area, offering considerable scope for inland fisheries, cage culture and fisheries-based industries. The state government aims to utilise this potential to increase production, strengthen processing and marketing facilities and improve the livelihoods of fish farmers. The Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Investment and Export Guide-2026 will be released at the conclave. A standard operating procedure to enhance the export potential of inland states will also be unveiled. Integrated cage culture units will be inaugurated virtually, while administrative approval letters for projects related to the integrated development of reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars will be distributed. Certificates will be presented to beneficiaries associated with the Kisan Credit Card scheme, fisheries cooperative societies, startups and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana. A buyer-seller meet will also be organised, enabling cage investors, exporters and pearl traders to interact directly with local producers and entrepreneurs to explore business and investment opportunities. The conclave is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to identify investment prospects and strengthen the infrastructure needed to expand fish processing, value addition and exports from the state.
RSS to hold key national meeting in Indore from Nov 2 to 4
Digital Desk | Bhopal/Indore, Oct 23 (IANS) The annual Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will be held in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, from November 2 to 4. The three-day meeting will take place in Indore -- Malwa Prant on Yugabda 5128, corresponding to Vikram Samvat 2083 (Kartik Krishna Ashtami, Navami and Dashami), a press note said on Thursday. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, General Secretary (Sarkaryavah) Dattatreya Hosabale, all six Sah-Sarkaryavahs (Joint General Secretaries), other all-India departmental heads and members of the national executive will participate in the deliberations, it added. Office-bearers from the organisation's entire structure are expected to attend. This includes Prant (province) Sanghchalaks (Chiefs), Karyavahs (secretaries) and Pracharaks (workers), along with their Sah-level counterparts, from all 46 prants. Similarly, Sanghchalaks, Karyavahs and Pracharaks, together with Sah-Kshetra level functionaries, from all 11 kshetras will also be present. The meeting assumes significance as it comes after the conclusion of the series of programmes organised across the country during the Sangh's centenary year, which ended with the recent Vijayadashami celebrations. The Baithak (meeting) will discuss follow-up action on the important issues raised by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat in his Vijayadashami address this year. It will also undertake a comprehensive review of the programmes conducted during the centenary year. Besides organisational matters, extensive discussions are expected on several contemporary issues. These include content and challenges related to new media platforms, rising concerns over drug abuse, external interference in India's internal affairs, and the evolving global scenario, the press note said. The Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal is one of the key decision-making bodies of the RSS. The Indore meeting is expected to set the organisation's priorities and action plans for the coming period in the light of both internal reviews and external challenges. The three-day meeting is expected to finalise key organisational strategies and provide clear direction on addressing emerging social and national challenges. Senior RSS functionaries will also deliberate on strengthening the Sangh's outreach and ideological work in the coming years.
Drinking Water and Sanitation Department organises virtual conference as follow up to Water Summit
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Thursday organised the fourth virtual conference with States and Union Territories as part of a series of thematic consultations being held in follow-up to the Departmental Summit on Water 2026 held on September 1 and 2. The conference focused on strengthening convergence between Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and the 16th Finance Commission to advance source sustainability, water security and Gram Panchayat-led planning for sustainable rural drinking water service delivery. The virtual conference brought together senior officials from State PHEDs/Rural Water Supply Departments, Panchayati Raj Departments and representatives from the Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and National Informatics Centre. State rural water supply departments, including Karnataka, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, shared best practices and field experiences on leveraging Finance Commission...
Gunshots fired, Jai Shri Ram chants in front of MP
Madhya Pradesh: Gunshots were fired and provocative communal slogans were raised outside the Jama Masjid in Madhya Pradesh, raising security concerns. The incident occurred in Damoh on Ayudha Pooja day, where a large group of right-wing supporters, screaming Jai Shri Ram slogans, gathered outside the mosque at night and started firing shots and wielding swords. 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 .
Girl Dies In Ratlam Stray Dog Attack
A three-year-old girl in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, was mauled to death by a stray dog while playing in her home's courtyard on Thursday evening. Manisha Bhabhar sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the district hospital. Police are investigating the incident.
MP's Aggressive Stance Against Narcotics
Madhya Pradesh has achieved the top rank in India for drug destruction, eliminating over 2.74 lakh kilograms of narcotics in two years. The state is implementing a comprehensive strategy, including forming anti-drug committees in educational institutions, launching a three-year campaign to dismantle drug networks, strengthening intelligence, and expanding de-addiction centres. Authorities have also seized significant quantities of drugs, attached properties, and conducted extensive public awareness programmes.
NSDC raises Rs 4 crore through Social Stock Exchange for global skilling initiative
The funds raised will be used to provide skilling and employment opportunities to 600 youth from economically weaker other backward classes (OBC) households in Madhya Pradesh. The programme, with an estimated outlay of Rs 11.25 crore, aims to prepare 600 candidates for international employment opportunities, with 300 candidates earmarked for Japan and another 300 for Germany, the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship said in a statement on Thursday.
NewsVoir Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 22: In a significant step towards promoting cleaner energy adoption and strengthening the natural gas ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh, Mr. Abhilesh Gupta, Managing Director
400 Stolen Phones Recovered In Interstate Gang Bust
Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.
Bribery Scandal: Two Booked In MP
Two government officials in Madhya Pradesh, a clerk and a Block Education Officer, have been booked by Lokayukta police for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to clear salary bills worth Rs 2.30 lakh for a hostel superintendent. A trap was laid, and the clerk was caught accepting the bribe, with the Block Education Officer implicated for instructing the collection.
Congress Leader Demands Compensation for Gwalior Accident Victims
Jitu Patwari calls for 25 lakh compensation for families of Gwalior accident victims and highlights ongoing safety concerns in Madhya Pradesh. Congress Leader Demands Compensation for Gwalior Accident Victims
While the issue of notification will be on October 26, the ECI said that the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be on November 5
2 Killed As Live Wire Falls On Tractor Carrying Durga Idol In Madhya Pradesh
Some people raised a hanging high-voltage wire overhead with a stick for the tractor carrying the idol to pass, bringing it into contact with a high-tension line.
ECI sets Rajya Sabha by-election schedule in Madhya Pradesh after L. Murugan
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ECI announces schedule for Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the upcoming by-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) from Madhya Pradesh, following the resignation of Member of Parliament L. Murugan. According to a press note issued by the Commission, the vacancy arose on October 14, 2026, following Murugan
Rajya Sabha Bypoll for MP Seat on November 12
The Election Commission on Thursday announced that a bypoll to a Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, vacated by former Union minister L Murugan, will be held on November 12.
Indian Hotels Company surges on opening Vivanta Indore in Madhya Pradesh
Mumbai, October 22 (Udaipur Kiran): The Indian Hotels Company is currently trading at Rs. 769.20, up by 17.20 points or 2.29% from its previous closing of Rs. 752.00 Indian Hotels Company surges on opening Vivanta Indore in Madhya Pradesh
ECI announces bypoll to one vacant RS seat from MP after Murugan's resignation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced a by-election to fill a vacancy in the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of L. Murugan, whose term was originally scheduled to continue until April 2, 2030. According to a press note, the vacancy became effective on October 14, following Murugans resignation. The Commission has decided to hold the bye-election to ensure the seat does not remain vacant for an extended period and to uphold the constitutional requirement of timely representation in the Upper House of Parliament. The Commission has fixed a tight schedule for the by-election, and notifications will be issued on October 26 (Monday). The last date for filing nominations is November 2 (Monday), followed by scrutiny of nominations on November 3 (Tuesday). Candidates can withdraw their nominations till November 5, 2026 (Thursday). Polling will be held on November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with counting of votes beginning the same day at 5:00 p.m. The entire election process is required to be completed by November 16 (Monday). The relatively compressed timeline reflects the Commissions intent to complete the process expeditiously while adhering to the statutory requirements under the Representation of the People Act and relevant rules governing elections to the Council of States. In a significant directive aimed at maintaining the integrity of the preferential voting system used in Rajya Sabha elections, the Commission has mandated that electors must use only the integrated violet colour sketch pens of pre-fixed specification supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on the ballot paper. The use of any other pen is strictly prohibited under all circumstances. This measure is intended to prevent any possibility of tampering or use of unauthorised writing instruments that could compromise the secrecy or validity of the ballot. Further emphasising transparency and fairness, the Commission has directed that adequate measures be put in place for close monitoring of the entire election process. Observers will be appointed to oversee the conduct of the election and ensure that it is free, fair, and conducted in accordance with the highest standards of electoral integrity. With the notification scheduled for release in just four days, political activity in Madhya Pradesh is likely to intensify as parties prepare for the short but significant electoral contest.
Two killed as high-tension power line falls on immersion procession in MP
Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Oct 22 (IANS) At least two people were killed and more than 10 others injured after an electric wire came into contact with a high-tension power line during an idol immersion procession in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, police said. The accident occurred late Tuesday night under the Majhauli police station area when a group was taking an idol from Civil Lines Path to Narili pond for immersion. More than 50 people were accompanying the procession. According to preliminary information, a 440-volt low-hanging wire was lifted to make way, which came into contact with an overhead high-tension line. The wire subsequently broke and fell on the tractor-trolley, exposing people nearby to electric current. The two victims, identified as Vikas Rajput (22) and Prince Chauhan (23), were sitting on the tractor and died on the spot. Mayank Rajput, Vicky Raikwar, Manish Rajput and Ayush Raikwar were among those who sustained serious injuries. They were initially taken to the Majhauli health centre before being referred to the medical college in Jabalpur due to their critical condition. Majhauli police station in-charge Purva Chaurasia reached the spot with her team after receiving information about the accident. The injured were shifted to Jabalpur with the help of 108 ambulance services. Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile, local residents alleged that medical assistance was delayed after the injured were taken to the Majhauli health centre. They claimed that no medical staff were available initially and that the doctor arrived around 30 minutes later. Residents also alleged that the issue of low-hanging power lines had been raised during a meeting attended by police and administrative officials and members of the organising committee before the procession. The electricity department had been asked to ensure that the wires were properly secured, but no corrective action was taken in time, according to reports. Further details about the police investigation and any action against those responsible were awaited.
Fisheries conclave to help improve market access, returns for fishermen: Govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen linkages between inland fisheries production and investment, processing, cold-chain infrastructure, value addition and export markets, the government is organising the Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026, in Bhopal on Friday. The conclave seeks to encourage a shift from a predominantly production-oriented approach towards an integrated value-chain model, with a focus on improving market access and returns for fishermen and fish farmers. According to an official statement on Thursday, it will bring together investors, exporters, fishers, more than 1,000 fish farmers from various parts of Madhya Pradesh, fisheries cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs), entrepreneurs, startups, processors, financial institutions, research organisations and other stakeholders. Deliberations will focus on enterprise development, access to finance, market linkages and opportunities for collaboration across the inland fisheries value chain, with particular emphasis on integrating inland States into the fisheries investment and export ecosystem, said the statement. Madhya Pradesh has been notified by the Center as a Reservoir Fisheries Cluster. A key feature of the conclave will be the release of the Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Investment and Export Guidelines 2026. The policy is intended to facilitate investment across key segments of the fisheries value chain, including hatcheries, fish seed and feed, reservoir and cage fisheries, aquatic animal health, processing, cold-chain infrastructure, logistics, value addition and market development. The programme will also feature the release of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the export potential of inland States, the virtual inauguration of Integrated Cage Culture Units. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, will hand over the administrative approval for the Integrated Development of Reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars in Madhya Pradesh. These initiatives are expected to support investments in inland fisheries, promote the productive utilisation of water resources and encourage enterprise development. Indias fish production reached 197.75 lakh tonnes in 202425, of which 151.60 lakh tonnes came from inland fisheries, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the country's total fish production. India's seafood exports were valued at Rs 73,890 crore in 202526.
Bird flu confirms at TN's Vandalur zoo; public entry suspended for two days
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) The Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur on Chennais outskirts has suspended public entry for two days after H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed among its aquatic birds, prompting disinfection work and tighter biosecurity measures. The zoo administration announced that visitors would not be allowed into the park on Thursday and Friday as preventive measures were being implemented to contain the infection. The presence of the virus was confirmed through a report from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The findings established that aquatic birds housed at the zoo had contracted H5N1, the virus responsible for the bird flu outbreak. Following the confirmation, authorities began cleaning and disinfecting areas where birds are kept. The park administration said biosecurity measures had been intensified to prevent the infection from spreading. The temporary suspension of public access comes as the zoo carries out these containment measures. The announcement applies to entry into the park as a whole, rather than access only to the bird enclosures. Spread across approximately 1,260 acres, the Vandalur zoo is one of Chennais major recreational destinations and attracts several lakh visitors annually. Its extensive grounds house thousands of animals and birds belonging to more than 150 species. Apart from its bird collection, the park accommodates a wide range of wildlife, including crocodiles, snakes and tortoises. Its varied collection makes it a popular destination for families, tourists and others interested in observing wildlife. The zoo also offers visitors opportunities to view animals such as lions and tigers from protected vehicles. These facilities are among the attractions that draw large numbers of people to the park each year. The confirmation of infection among aquatic birds has brought immediate focus to sanitation in the bird housing areas and the strengthening of measures intended to protect the zoos animal collection. For now, the administrations response centres on disinfection, cleaning and enhanced biosecurity, alongside the two-day restriction on visitors. The closure announcement gives the public notice to defer visits scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The information released did not specify how many aquatic birds had tested positive or whether any birds had died. It also did not provide further details about the circumstances in which the infection was detected or the sampling process that preceded laboratory confirmation.
Madhya Pradesh to Construct 400 New Sandipani Schools, Announces Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces the construction of 400 new Sandipani schools in Madhya Pradesh to enhance educational infrastructure. Madhya Pradesh to Construct 400 New Sandipani Schools, Announces Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Chhattisgarh, Andaman sites among three on Unesco's tentative heritage list
Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh are among the three new sites which have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage for India, officials said on Wednesday. Another site -- Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, Narcondam & Barren Islands -- has also been added to the list. A site should first be recognised on the UNESCO Tentative List before it can be considered for the World Heritage tag. India's heritage shines brighter! 3 new sites added to India's @UNESCO Tentative List: Baratang Karst-Mud Volcano Complex Andaman Subduction Volcanoes (Narcondam & Barren Islands) Sirpur Cultural & Archaeological Landscape, Chhattisgarh @MinOfCultureGoI @ASIGoI, PIB Culture posted on X. According to the UNESCO website, the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO had sent these submissions on September 28. Four sites, including Udaigiri Caves in Madhya Pradesh and places linked to
Ranji Trophy: Rain denies Puducherry a chance against Madhya Pradesh
The Ranji Trophy Group A match between Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh concluded in a draw after persistent rain prevented any play on the final day. Madhya Pradesh secured three points due to their first-innings lead.
India Chem 2026 global industry meet to kick off in Mumbai from tomorrow
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Centres Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is organising the three-day 14th edition of India Chem 2026 from Thursday at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, in Mumbai, according to an official statement. The flagship biennial event will bring together policymakers, global industry leaders, investors, technology providers, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration, trade and investment in Indias chemicals and petrochemicals sector. India Chem 2026 is expected to witness participation from more than 100 countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, countries across the European Union, Latin America, Vietnam, South Korea and ASEAN nations. Japan will participate as a partner country in the 14th India Chem 2026. It is significant for strengthening India-Japan economic cooperation. More than 200 Indian and international exhibitors, over 8,000 business visitors from India and abroad, and more than 50 leading CEOs from India and overseas will attend the Global CEOs Forum. Buyers delegations from South America, the United States, the European Union, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, West Europe, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia are also expected. The theme of the 14th edition of the event is Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub. India Chem 2026 will feature an international exhibition and conference, positioning the event as a major platform for showcasing Indias industrial capabilities, technological advancements and potential as a global manufacturing and sourcing destination. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda will inaugurate the event. Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, as well as senior officers from Central and state governments, will also attend the event. India is the sixth-largest producer of chemicals in the world and the fourth-largest in Asia. The Indian chemical industry is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030 and $1 trillion by 2040, with significant growth being witnessed. The sectors growth potential is supported by rising demand, export opportunities, a demographic dividend, relatively low per capita consumption and enabling government initiatives. Indias emergence as a preferred global destination is being supported by governance reforms, world-class infrastructure, robust trade and investment policies, a strong regulatory framework and the availability of skilled labour at competitive costs. The chemicals and petrochemicals sector is expected to play an important role in strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding global value-chain participation and supporting Indias long-term economic aspirations, the statement added.
Ayushman Bharat 2026: MP Proposes 10 Lakh Health Cover and Heart, Liver, Lung Transplant Benefits
Ayushman Bharat Yojana 2026: The Madhya Pradesh government is reportedly considering a major expansion of its Ayushman Bharat Niramayam health insurance programme to provide financial assistance for expensive organ transplant procedures. The proposed changes could bring heart, liver and lung transpl...
Furtilo Raises Seed Funding To Deliver From Local Shops In 500 Small Towns
The zero-commission app that delivers food and all kinds of products from local shops in small towns, formerly BelivMart, grew orders 4x in four months and will expand from 37 to 500+ Tier-3 and Tier-4 towns across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and beyond.
Martyr Ex Gratia To Be Shared Equally By Widow, Parents: Mp Cm Yadav
The Madhya Pradesh government has earlier declared that a slain cop, declared a martyr, will be awarded an ex-gratia of Rs one crore: Reports
Haryana Crowned Champions At Senior Men's Hockey Nationals
Hockey Haryana secured the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship title by defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in a hard-fought Division 'A' final. Uttar Pradesh Hockey claimed the third spot by beating Hockey Punjab.
Two men arrested with 254 grams of MD drugs in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh to Recruit 20,000 Positions in School Education Department: CM Mohan Yadav
CM Mohan Yadav announces recruitment of 20,000 positions in Madhya Pradeshs school education department, along with new school buildings. Madhya Pradesh to Recruit 20,000 Positions in School Education Department: CM Mohan Yadav
New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generation
India's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase farmers' income by combining agricultural production with solar energy generation. States with significant agrivoltaic potential include Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, accounting for nearly half of India's cropland suitable for this practice.
SRF Ltd has secured board approval for a proposed 600 crore aluminium foil manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh. This plant will cater to aluminium foil needs for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. The facility will have a capacity of approximately 12,000 metric tons per annum and will be built in two phases. The first phase is expected to be completed by September 30, 2028.
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card Release and Exam Details for 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is set to release the admit cards for the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer (ADPO) recruitment today, October 21, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam is scheduled for November 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This article provides detailed steps on how to download the admit card and outlines the exam pattern, which includes 150 questions across General Studies and Law. Stay informed about this important recruitment process.
In Jail Despite Bail: Administrative Inertia and the Unenforced Right to Personal Liberty
WHEN A COURT GRANTS BAIL , it makes a judicial determination that the liberty of the accused may safely be restored pending trial. Whether that determination takes effect, however, depends upon an administrative sequence that follows the order, over which the accused exercises no control. Where that sequence fails, the order of release remains on file and the person to whom it relates remains in prison. The Supreme Court addressed this precise failure three years ago. In In Re: Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail , by an order dated January 31, 2023 , it issued seven directions intended to ensure that an order of bail results in an actual release. Material now placed before the Court establishes that in Uttar Pradesh those directions have, in substance, not been implemented at all. This article sets out that material, identifies the statutory and constitutional obligations which it discloses to have been breached, and considers why directions of such administrative specificity have produced no measurable response. By taking Uttar Pradesh as a case study, the objective is to highlight the fatal distinction between the grant of bail and the release of the person granted bail; between these two events, hangs the fate and more importantly liberty and freedom of thousands of undertrial prisoners across India. The Supreme Court's Framework for Securing Release The suo motu proceedings were occasioned by a report of the National Legal Services Authority which disclosed that approximately 5,000 undertrial prisoners remained in custody notwithstanding orders of bail in their favour. The Bench of Justices S.K. Kaul and Abhay S. Oka responded with directions addressed not to principles, which were already settled, but to identified officers. Directions 1 to 3 govern the transmission of information. Direction 1 requires the court granting bail to send a soft copy of the order by electronic mail to the prisoner through the Jail Superintendent on the same day or the following day, and requires the Superintendent to enter the date of the grant of bail in the e-prisons software. Direction 2 provides that where the accused is not released within seven days of the grant of bail, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to inform the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, who may depute a para-legal volunteer or jail-visiting advocate to interact with the prisoner and assist her in securing her release. Direction 3 requires the National Informatics Centre to create fields in the e-prison software so that non-release within seven days generates an automatic electronic communication to the Secretary. Direction 4 is the operative provision for present purposes. It provides that the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, with a view to finding out the economic condition of the accused, may take the help of Probation Officers or Para-Legal Volunteers to prepare a report on the socio-economic condition of the inmate, which may be placed before the concerned court with a request to relax the condition or conditions of bail or surety. Directions 5 to 7 concern the continuing jurisdiction of the court. Direction 5 permits the grant of temporary bail for a specified period to enable an accused to furnish her bail bond or sureties. Direction 6 permits the concerned court to take up the case suo motu where bail bonds are not furnished within one month of the grant of bail, and to consider whether the conditions require modification or relaxation. Direction 7 records that the insistence upon local surety is among the principal causes of delayed release, and suggests that courts may not impose that condition (see the directions here ). The scheme so constructed is cumulative. Information passes from the court to the jail, from the jail to the legal services authority within a fixed period of seven days, and from the authority back to the court in the form of a report upon the prisoner's means. The court then relaxes what the prisoner has been shown to be unable to satisfy. Each step is allocated to a named functionary, and no step requires any initiative from the prisoner. That allocation is deliberate: the persons affected are in custody, are frequently illiterate, and are by definition without the resources that would enable them to engage a counsel. Three Years On: The Failure to Implement the Directions The supreme court order was intended to provide an effective and enduring remedy to the plight of undertrial prisoners. Ironically, it seems that the monster of administrative inertia that the order sought to address has frustrated its implementation. As reported on October 17, 2026, an application filed in the Supreme court alleges that at least 236 undertrial prisoners across Uttar Pradesh remain in custody despite being granted bail, primarily because they are unable to arrange sureties or meet monetary conditions. The applicant relies on information obtained under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, from the Public Information Officers of district jails across Uttar Pradesh. The matter was first filed as a criminal public interest litigation in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. That Court declined to enter upon the merits, taking the view that the question of directions for the release of such prisoners was already engaging the Supreme Court. Thus, leading to the matter now being listed before a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale. The default disclosed by this material apart from flagging the non-compliance with the Supreme Court order underscores violations of statutory and constitutional imperatives. Sections 12 and 13 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 cast a positive obligation upon the legal services authorities to extend free legal services to persons in custody. The preparation of a report upon the socio-economic condition of a prisoner, followed by an application to the concerned court for modification of the conditions of her bail, falls squarely within the species of service that the statute contemplates. The failure to render that service is therefore a dereliction of a statutory trust, independently cognisable in writ jurisdiction, and is not dependent for its characterisation upon the 2023 order. The constitutional position has been settled for nearly five decades. In Moti Ram v. State of Madhya Pradesh , Krishna Iyer J. held that bail includes release upon one's own bond and condemned the insistence upon a surety from the accused's own district. He reasoned that a bail order clogged with conditions which the accused cannot conceivably meet amounts in substance to a refusal of bail. In Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar , Bhagwati J. held that an accused should in appropriate cases be released upon his personal bond without monetary obligation, and Pathak J., in a separate opinion, observed that the deprivation of liberty for the reason of poverty only is an incongruous element. In Rashidul Jafar v. State of Uttar Pradesh , a matter arising from Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court observed that the promise of equality in our Constitution would not be fulfilled if liberty were to be conditional upon an individual's resources. The High Court of Delhi traversed substantially the same ground in Ajay Verma v. Government of NCT of Delhi . Recording that it was extremely pained to note that 253 prisoners remained in jail disregarding the law laid down upon the subject. The Division Bench directed that every bail order be marked upon the file; that it be the responsibility of every judge issuing an order of bail to monitor its execution and enforcement; and that the prison authorities promptly bring to the notice of the trial court and of the Secretary of the legal services authority any instance of a prisoner unable to secure release despite an order of bail. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution mandates that no person should be deprived of personal liberty except according to procedure established by law that is fair, just and reasonable . The continued imprisonment of a person after the judicial grant of bail is attributable wholly to administrative inaction and offends the scheme of Article 21. Thus, the non-adherence of the 2023 orders is an unacceptable dereliction of statutory duty by the prison administration that fatally undermines the constitutional rights of the undertrial prisoners. The Administrative Production of Inaction While the current application focuses merely on the non-implementation of the 2023 order in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the situation in the rest of the country can be anyones guess. The question that the application poses is: why have the directions addressed to identified officers, and issued by the highest court, produced no measurable administrative response over three years? The explanation does not lie in any deficiency of information. The record-keeping disclosed in the application is, on the contrary, meticulous. The mere fact that 18 districts across U.P. were able to produce precise information of the undertrials; including their personal records, the alleged crime and the date of the bail order, demonstrates that the problem is not of record keeping. Thus, the information required to activate Direction 4 and mitigate the prisoners inability to arrange sureties or monetary conditions was present in every case. What was absent was an officer under a legally enforceable obligation to act upon that information. The prison administration was cognizant of both the remedial supreme court order and the beneficiaries who would be entitled to it, but the thrust of duty that linked the former to the later was totally absent. This lack of enforcement in the face of proper documentation points to a systemic flaw, rooted in the very character of the administrative apparatus. The structure of district administration inherited at independence was designed for the supervision of a subject population rather than for the delivery of services to a citizenry. An apparatus so designed is proficient at enumeration and structurally indifferent to outcome. It is designed to know where every person is; it has no institutional empathy to enquire what the fact of her being there is producing. The consequence is that the maintenance of an accurate record comes to be treated as the discharge of the underlying obligation. Till the entry against the prisoner's name in the column headed reason for non-release is complete, the continued detention of that prisoner is nobodys assigned concern. Its practical effect is to render the affected persons invisible for anyone minded to assist them. While this systemic invisibilisation of undertrial prisoners is an inevitable result of our administrative structure; it also points to a solution that would not be hard to implement. No statutory amendment, additional budgetary allocation, creation of new posts or technological advancement is required to realise the constitutional promise of liberty. The impediment is not an absence of legal authority, but an absence of will, together with the absence of any officer upon whom such duty has been imposed. Thus, the existing machinery being operated by the existing officers can produce the desired result, provided: (a) undertrial prisoners are viewed not as state subjects but as rights bearing citizens; and (b) there is a mechanism to hold the prison administration accountable for infringing on their rights. Conclusion The application examined in this article establishes three propositions. First, that the directions issued on January 31, 2023 have been undone by the very administrative latency they sought to correct. Second, that the resulting detentions are attributable to the omission of identified statutory functionaries acting in contravention of law, and therefore offend Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Third, that the remedy is administratively feasible and can be implemented within the current system without major administrative restructuring. The U.P. experience ultimately discloses that even if the design seems to be in order there is defect to hold people to account. . The 2023 order allocated functions with precision but attached no consequence to their non-performance. It is painful to note that an administrative culture that measures itself by the accuracy of its records remains stubbornly insensitive to the condition of the persons recorded and the adverse impact it generates on their liberty. Therefore, the reliefs now being sought before the Supreme Court deserve to be catalogued. The reliefs, among others, include a time-bound direction to the State Legal Services Authority, a requirement for submission of district-wise compliance affidavits and a continuing monitoring mechanism. These are aimed at curing that shortcomings and deficiencies. The festival of Diwali falls on November 8, 2026. Among others this festival of lights celebrates attempts to dispel darkness. Thousands of undertrial prisoners across the country remain in custody deprived of light of liberty despite subsisting court orders directing their release. Whether they will be home by Diwali depends on something as basic as an administrative apparatus willing to fulfil its most elementary obligation: to give effect to a judicial order restoring liberty.
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 Out Today - Download Hall Ticket at mppsc.mp.gov.in
MPPSC ADPO Admit Card 2026 is scheduled for release on 21 October by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission for 107 Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/2026. The revised written examination will be held on 1 November 2026 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
MP Police SI Exam Date 2026 - Check Subedar
MP Police SI Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). The Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test for the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department will begin on 28 October 2026.
Haze blankets Delhi-NCR; air quality slips into poor category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A layer of haze enveloped several parts of the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility as Delhi-NCR witnessed a decline in air quality following the Dussehra festivities. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS), Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the 'poor' category and will remain there until October 23. The national capital recorded an AQI of 179 on Tuesday, placing it in the 'moderate' category. However, the forecast indicates a deterioration in pollution levels over the coming days, raising concerns as the city approaches the winter season, when air quality traditionally worsens. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI ranging from zero to 50 is classified as 'good', 51 to 100 as 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 as 'moderate', 201 to 300 as 'poor', 301 to 400 as 'very poor', and 401 to 500 as 'severe'. Delhi last witnessed 'poor' air quality on July 13, when the AQI touched 246. The anticipated deterioration comes amid changing weather conditions and the beginning of a period when pollution from multiple sources tends to accumulate over the region. Stubble burning remains one of the factors contributing to seasonal air pollution in the national capital. According to the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, 19 incidents of crop residue burning were recorded across six monitored states earlier this month. Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reported seven incidents each, while Madhya Pradesh recorded four and Haryana one. Farmers often burn crop residue to clear agricultural fields before sowing the next crop, including wheat and vegetables. Pollution from such activities in neighbouring states, particularly Punjab and Haryana, can affect Delhi's air quality, especially when unfavourable meteorological conditions prevent pollutants from dispersing. Meanwhile, temperatures in the national capital have also remained below normal at several weather stations. Safdarjung, Delhi's primary meteorological station, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 17.7 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below the seasonal average. At Palam, the maximum temperature was recorded at 29.3 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees below normal, while the minimum stood at 17.3 degrees Celsius, 1.6 degrees below normal. Lodhi Road registered a maximum of 31.4 degrees Celsius, 0.6 degrees below normal, and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, in line with the seasonal average. The weather department has forecast no rainfall over the coming week. Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies on October 21, 22 and 23, followed by partly cloudy conditions on October 24 and 25. The absence of rain could limit the natural removal of airborne pollutants, depending on wind speed and other atmospheric conditions. With winter approaching, the Delhi government has announced a series of measures to curb pollution under its seasonal action plan. The measures, being implemented under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's plan, are scheduled to remain in force from November 1 to February 28. Among the key initiatives is the 'No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel' policy, under which petrol pumps will be prohibited from supplying fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be deployed to strengthen monitoring and enforcement at fuel stations. The government has also announced restrictions on the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards. The restrictions will apply from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while CNG and electric vehicles will be exempt. Construction-related dust pollution will also face restrictions. Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited between November 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027. In addition, a complete ban on construction and demolition work is planned from December 10 to January 20. The winter action plan also includes a proposed 50 per cent work-from-home arrangement for offices as part of efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and ease the seasonal pollution burden. The measures are aimed at addressing the recurring deterioration in Delhi's air quality during winter, when emissions from vehicles, construction activities, industrial sources and agricultural fires, combined with unfavourable weather conditions, can contribute to elevated pollution levels.
Madhya Pradesh Board Updates Exam Rules for Classes 9-12 Starting 2026-27
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has announced significant changes to the examination rules for classes 9-12, effective from the 2026-27 academic year. Key updates include the removal of internal choices for two-mark questions in core subjects, while maintaining options for three-mark and four-mark questions. Additionally, the examination schedules for classes 10 and 12 have been released, with exams starting on February 24 and February 17, 2027, respectively. Students are advised to prepare accordingly and stay updated on admit card releases expected in January 2027.
A Madhya Pradesh familys attempt to trace a Rs 35,000 investment made during World War I has hit a fresh hurdle after the UKs Debt Management Office said it could find no evidence the 1917 Indian War Loan was a British government obligation. The family wants historical records to establish whether the money was ever repaid or settled.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely across several MP districts, warns IMD
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in various districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. The unexpected rain may spoil the Dussehra festivity. For Bhopal and surrounding areas, the sky is expected to remain mainly clear with a possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and light rain. Maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast at 34 degrees C and 20 degrees C, respectively, with wind speeds of 8-10 kmph. The alert covers Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Betul, Harda, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Dhar, Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Shajapur, Agar, Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri and Datia. Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely at isolated places in Sagar, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Niwari districts. According to the daily weather summary based on observations on Tuesday morning, rainfall was recorded at isolated places in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Sagar divisions during the past 24 hours, while the rest of the state remained largely dry. Maximum temperatures showed no significant change across divisions. They remained below normal by up to 2.9 degrees C in Chambal division districts and above normal by 2.2 degrees C in Jabalpur division, staying near normal elsewhere. Minimum temperatures were above normal by 2.3-2.8 degrees C in Bhopal, Ujjain, Gwalior and Sagar divisions, and appreciably higher by 3.54.4 degrees C in Narmadapuram and Shahdol divisions. Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 17.0 degrees C, while Ratlam logged the highest maximum of 36 degrees C. Other low minimums included Karoundi (17.8 degrees C), Malanjkhand (18.1 degrees C), Chhindwara (18.2 degrees C) and Gwalior (18.3 degrees C). High maximums were also noted in Khargone (35.6 degrees C), Khandwa (35.5 degrees C) and Mandsaur (35.1 degrees C). IMD has advised people to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid shelter under trees or electric poles, and refrain from outdoor work in open fields. Farmers have been urged to ensure proper drainage in fields, postpone irrigation and sprays during rainy or windy conditions, and provide support to tall plants to prevent lodging. A gradual fall of about 2 degrees C in minimum temperatures is expected over the next five days.
Noida village worships Ravan as 'Son of soil', rejects effigy burning on Dussehra
Digital Desk | Greater Noida (UP), Oct 20 (IANS) While Dussehra is celebrated across India by burning the effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran to symbolise the victory of good over evil, Bisrakh village in Uttar Pradeshs Greater Noida follows a distinct tradition of worshipping Ravan instead. Located around 30 kilometres from the national Capital, the village is believed to be the birthplace of Ravan, the demon king from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Unlike other parts of the country, residents here refrain from burning his effigy, considering the practice disrespectful to their ancestors. Instead, devotees offer prayers and perform religious rituals for Ravan. Speaking to IANS, Mahant Ramdas Maharaj said the village holds a special place in local religious beliefs and is associated with sages Brahma and Pulastya. This is Ravans birthplace and was once the ashram of Sage Brahma and Sage Pulastya. Ravan is worshipped here every day throughout the year. Today is Dussehra, and a 'yagya' is being performed. The temple has been beautifully decorated, and special prayers are being offered to Ravana, he said. He added that people from several areas visit the temple on the occasion to offer flowers and sweets. Religious ceremonies, including 'havans', are conducted during the day and continue into the evening. According to local tradition, Bisrakh was earlier known as Vishveshara, a name associated with Ravanas father, Vishrava. It is believed that Sage Vishrava was born in the village during the Treta Yuga and established a Shiva Lingam there. Ravan, who was a devotee of Lord Shiva, is also believed to have worshipped at the site. The temple has attracted growing attention on social media, bringing visitors from different parts of the country to witness the villages distinctive Dussehra observance. Bisrakh is not the only place where Ravan receives religious reverence. A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur follows a different tradition, with devotees offering prayers to the ten-headed king instead of celebrating his destruction. The Dashanan Temple, located within the Kailash Temple complex in the Shiwala area of Kanpur, is known for its unique tradition of opening its doors only once a year, on Vijayadashami. The temple remains closed for the other 364 days. Speaking to IANS, temple priest Pandit Ram Bajpai said, The shrine was built in 1868 by Maharaj Guru Prasad Shukla. On Dussehra, the temple doors are opened in the morning, following which the idol of Ravana is ceremonially bathed with milk and holy water. The rituals are then performed according to traditional customs, followed by prayers and aarti. The temple's distinctive tradition stems from the belief that Ravana should not be viewed solely as a symbol of evil but also as a highly learned scholar, an intelligent ruler, and a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Devotees visit the shrine on Vijayadashami to seek blessings and offer prayers, flowers, and oil lamps. The annual opening draws worshippers who wish to pay their respects to Ravana's scholarly attributes and his devotion to Lord Shiva. Similarly, while Dussehra celebrations across the country traditionally culminate in the burning of Ravanas effigies, a village in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district, too, observes the festival differently, worshipping the King of Lanka, affectionately known as 'Ravan Baba', as its presiding deity. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Naresh Tiwari, the priest at the Ravan temple, said the villagers believed that Ravan Baba protected the community and that every auspicious occasion should begin with his blessings. Located in Nateran tehsil of Vidisha, Ravan village is home to an ancient temple believed by locals to date back to the Parmar era. The temple houses a 12-foot idol of Ravana in a reclining posture, where daily prayers and aarti are performed. Rather than burning his effigy on Dussehra, villagers organise Ramayana recitations, devotional singing, and a grand community feast, drawing devotees from Vidisha, Bhopal and neighbouring areas. Our village, named Ravan, has an idol of Ravan Maharaj established. Ravan Baba Maharaj presides here, and our entire village resides under his protection. All our tasks are accomplished through him, Tiwari said. The priest added that villagers seek the deitys blessings before weddings, pre-wedding rituals, Bhagwat Kirtans, and Ramayana recitations. According to him, failing to seek the deitys blessings before beginning an auspicious undertaking is believed to invite obstacles.
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No effigy burning in this village in MP's Vidisha where the King of Lanka is worshipped
Digital Desk | Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (IANS) While Dussehra celebrations across the country traditionally culminate in the burning of Ravanas effigies, a village in Madhya Pradeshs Vidisha district observes the festival differently, worshipping the King of Lanka, affectionately known as 'Ravan Baba', as its presiding deity. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Naresh Tiwari, the priest at the Ravan temple, said the villagers believed that Ravan Baba protected the community and that every auspicious occasion should begin with his blessings. Located in Nateran tehsil of Vidisha, Ravan village is home to an ancient temple believed by locals to date back to the Parmar era. The temple houses a 12-foot idol of Ravana in a reclining posture, where daily prayers and aarti are performed. Rather than burning his effigy on Dussehra, villagers organise Ramayana recitations, devotional singing, and a grand community feast, drawing devotees from Vidisha, Bhopal and neighbouring areas. Our village, named Ravan, has an idol of Ravan Maharaj established. Ravan Baba Maharaj presides here, and our entire village resides under his protection. All our tasks are accomplished through him, Tiwari said. The priest added that villagers seek the deitys blessings before weddings, pre-wedding rituals, Bhagwat Kirtans, and Ramayana recitations. According to him, failing to seek the deitys blessings before beginning an auspicious undertaking is believed to invite obstacles. The tradition extends to important personal milestones, including weddings and the purchase of new vehicles. Villagers offer the first wedding invitation to Ravan Baba and seek his blessings before proceeding with ceremonies. Rajesh Dhakad, a representative of the village head, said local folklore explained the presence of Ravanas idol through a story about a powerful demon who wanted to challenge Ravana. According to the legend, Ravan Baba came to the place and shattered the demons pride, which is why Ravan's idol is depicted in a resting posture. The story of how the village got its name has been passed down through generations. There is no specific date, but Ravan is an ancient name. Because the idol of Ravan Baba is here, the village is identified by his name, Dhakad said. He added that the annual Dussehra bhandara holds special significance for the community, with even villagers who have moved elsewhere making it a point to return for the occasion. Many people come with their wishes, and their wishes have been fulfilled here in the past. So, wherever they might be, they definitely come here on the day of Dussehra, he said. Pandit Govind Narayan Tiwari, a local resident, said Ravana was worshipped as a deity in the village and was given precedence during religious and family ceremonies. We worship Ravan Maharaj as a deity, and everyone else does too, because Ravan Maharaj is indeed a god. Here, Ravan Baba is worshipped first during every auspicious event, he said. He added that even wedding rituals begin with offerings to Ravan Baba, including the first offering of oil, before other ceremonies are performed. The villages distinctive Dussehra tradition reflects a local religious practice in which Ravana, commonly portrayed as the antagonist in the Ramayana and symbolically associated with the triumph of good over evil, is revered as a protector and village deity.
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MP: Bhopal, adjoining districts on alert as IMD warns of thunderstorms, rain
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department's Bhopal centre has issued a warning on Monday in several districts in Madhya Pradesh, including Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Datia, Ratangarh, Sheopur Kalan, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Niwari and Orchha for thunderstorms with lightning and rain. Rainfall intensity is expected to remain below 5 mm per hour, with a less than 30 per cent probability of cloud-to-ground lightning. The Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, has advised residents to remain cautious. Possible impacts include waterlogging in low-lying and poorly drained urban areas, minor traffic disruptions due to reduced visibility, brief power interruptions from lightning strikes, and limited damage to weak or temporary structures, crops and plants. Authorities have urged people to take shelter indoors or under strong cover during lightning activity, avoid standing under trees or in open fields, unplug electrical appliances, drive slowly in light rain, and exercise caution while moving through waterlogged stretches. The advisory comes even as a few cities continue to grapple with the after-effects of a three-day-spell of intense monsoon showers that recently disrupted life across the city. Fridays sharp spike in rainfall triggered widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls and severe disruption of civic and medical services. According to the regional Meteorological Office, Bhopal district received an estimated 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 11:30 a.m. on Friday (October 16) -- a sharp rise from about 35 mm on Thursday and 42 mm on Wednesday. Neighbouring districts such as Hoshangabad (nearly 78 mm on Thursday), Raisen and Vidisha also recorded moderate to heavy showers through the week. The Bhopal Municipal Corporation deployed suction trucks and portable pumps to clear water. The Mayor stated that all departments were on high alert with emergency protocols active, though continuous rainfall had slowed clearance efforts. Many residents preferred to stay indoors despite it being a working day. Rainfall activity remained limited over most parts of the state. However, significant rainfall was reported from Guna, which received 115.6 mm during the previous 24 hours. Khandwa recorded 11.0 mm of rainfall, while Rajgarh received 3.0 mm. The remaining stations reported no rain. Overall, the weather pattern over Madhya Pradesh was characterised by above-normal temperatures, high morning humidity, and isolated rainfall activity, particularly over the Guna region. The observations suggest warm and humid conditions prevailing across much of the state, with localised rain contributing to moisture levels in select districts.
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Madhya Pradesh patwari dies by suicide, bodies of two sons found in car near railway station
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MP Patwari Suicide, Sons Found Dead
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MP govt orders administrative reshuffle in key civic posts, Bhopal gets new municipal commissioner
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MP Police bust illegal cannabis cultivation in Neemuch, Dhar; seize plants worth nearly Rs 6 crore
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MP truck accident: CM removes CSP, suspends 8 cops
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14 killed as truck runs over devotees near MP temple
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