On Kargil Vijay Diwas, six BJP-led states announce job quotas for Agniveers
Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand announced the reservations in police forces, government jobs, etc.
Bengaluru PG girl murder suspect held from Madhya Pradesh
Abhishek, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Kriti Kumari in Koramangala, has been apprehended. CCTV footage showed the horrific attack. Police are still investigating the exact motive. Abhishek will face a local court soon.
Quota for Agniveers in police, State armed forces, says M.P. Chief Minister
Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior-Chambal region, which has a large number of armed forces aspirants, had seen massive protests after the announcement of the Agnipath Scheme
MP, Cgarh CMS Announce Reservation for Agniveers in State Police Forces
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced reservation for Agniveer soldiers in state police forces after their retirement from the Indian Army. Mr Yadav made the announcement on the occasion of the celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. The chief minister said the Agneepath scheme is a vital initiative aimed at strengthening the nation and integrating the capable youth into the army. He described the initiative as a top priority for the defence sector and a significant step in defence reforms. The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to provide reservations to Agniveer soldiers in the state aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision, he said. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also made a similar announcement. Mr Sai said that his government has initiated steps to provide reservation for Agniveer soldiers after their return from service in the state police force and forest department. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also announced reservation for 'Agniveers' in recruitment of state police force. When Agniveers return after their service, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide these youth the facility of adjustment in police service and PAC on priority basis, he said.
Online Part-Time Job offer deprived a man of Rs. 10.84 Lakh by Fraudsters
NEW DELHI: A man, looking for a part-time job, was duped of Rs Rs 10.84 lakh by fraudsters claiming to pay him for online tasks, police said on Friday. Two men, Rishab Patel (18) and Aditya Badotkar (22), both residents of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, were arrested for the fraud, they said. Delhi Police said [] The post Online Part-Time Job offer deprived a man of Rs. 10.84 Lakh by Fraudsters appeared first on Northlines .
Hindu Seer calls for each Hindu woman to bear four sons to transform 'Bharat' into 'Hindustan'
BHOPAL: In a statement that is likely to stoke a fresh controversy, a Hindu in Seer has made a provocative call urging every Hindu woman to have four sons in order to change the country from Bharat (India) to Hindustan. At the ongoing Srimad Bhagwat Katha event in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, Swami Premanand Maharaj, the Mahamandaleshwar of Panchayati Niranjani Akhara, urged every Hindu woman to give birth to four sons to shift the country from Bharat to Hindustan. Speaking on the fifth day of the event, Swami Premanand Maharaj remarked, Even the Bhagwat Purana speaks of one man having 60,000 sons. Today, many have only one or two sons. To transform Bharat into Hindustan, each family should have at least four sons. Addressing a large audience, including many women, the seer said,Our Uttar Pradesh is gone, 17 districts of that state are no longer of the Hindu religion. Half of Bengal is gone, while there are 5 lakh people in Assam, who dont have passports of Visas. There they (minority community women) are giving birth to 8-10 children, while our (Hindu) mothers and sisters are focused on keeping their figure in shape. They (minority community) were mere 2 crore in India 25 years back, then they became 9 crore and are currently at 38 crore. That day isnt far away when India will turn into Indonesia, the Hindu seer said.
PUNE: Police have filed a chargesheet against seven accused in connection with the Porsche car accident case, including the parents of a minor boy who was allegedly behind the wheel, in a Pune court, more than two months after the fatal crash, an official said on Friday. The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), while the seven accused have been charged under IPC sections related to criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence, among others. The high-end car allegedly driven by the minor under the influence of alcohol knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals originally hailing from Madhya Pradesh, one of them a woman, in Pune's Kalyani Nagar area in the wee hours of May 19, killing them. The boy's father, Vishal Agarwal, is a prominent builder. We have filed a 900-page chargesheet against seven accused, including the parents of the minor, two doctors and a staffer from Sassoon General Hospital and two middlemen, in a Pune court on Thursday, said Shailesh Balkawade, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime). The boy's parents and two Sassoon General Hospital doctors -- Ajay Taware, then-HOD of the forensic medicine department, and Dr Shrihari Halnor -- and one Atul Ghatkamble, a staffer at the Maharashtra government-run medical facility, are accused o f swapping the blood samples of the minor with those of his mother after the crash. The juvenile's blood samples were replaced with those of his mother to evade detection of alcohol content. Pune Porsche crash: Police arrest juvenile's mother for swapping blood sample Two other accused -- Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad -- acted as middlemen between the boy's father and the doctors to facilitate financial transactions to swap the blood samples, according to the chargesheet. The voluminous police document contains statements of 50 witnesses. Additional Commissioner of Police Balkawade said the chargesheet contains a crash impact analysis report, technical evidence, forensic laboratory and DNA reports. The police had prepared a crash impact analysis report of the accident with the help of a forensic expert. The purpose of the report is to correlate the impact of the Porsche car on the motorbike involved in the accident and also correlate with injuries of the IT professionals who died. Last month, the police had submitted the final report to the JJB detailing all evidence against the 17-year-old boy in the car crash case. While the minor boy's parents are still in jail, he was released from an observation home in Pune following a Bombay High Court order late last month. Pune Porsche accident: Minor gets bail 15 hours after knocking duo to death; told to write 300-word essay Besides the main case related to the crash, the police had slapped two more cases -- one against owners and staffers of Cosie restaurant and Hotel Blak Club, where the teenager allegedly consumed liquor before the accident, and also the father of the juvenile under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. While section 77 of the JJ Act deals with supplying a child with intoxicating liquor or drugs, which was applicable to the owner and managers of the two establishments, section 75 of JJ Act deals with punishment for cruelty to child. The section 75 applies to the boy's father as he gave his son the car despite knowing the boy did not have a driving license, thus endangering his life. He also allowed his son to party even while knowing he drinks alcohol. The second case was registered against the father and the grandfather of the minor for allegedly kidnapping and confining their family driver and then threatening and pressuring him to tell the police that he was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. The police, after obtaining blood reports and finding they were manipulated, added IPC sections 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 213 (taking gift, etc to screen an offender from punishment) and 214 (offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender) to the original offence lodged against the minor. The original offence was registered under section IPC sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 304A (causing death by negligence), 279 (rash driving) and relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Did Ajit Pawar and his MLA try to 'shield' the suspect in the Pune Porsche crash case?
MP: Veteran BJP Leader Prabhat Jha Passes Away at 67
Bhopal: Veteran BJP leader Prabhat Jha passed away in a private hospital in Delhi on Friday after prolonged illness. He was 67 and is survived by his widow and two sons. The end came at around 4.20 am, his son Ayatna Jha said. Late Mr Jha hailed from Bihar, but settled down in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh where he did his graduation and post graduation courses before starting a career in journalism. He later joined BJP. Late Mr Jha headed BJP in Madhya Pradesh in 2010-2012 and later became national vice-president of the party. He was nominated to Rajya Sabha as a BJP member twice in 2008 and 2014. Mr Jha is known for his organisational skills and good relations with the media, chief minister Mohan Yadav said while mourning the veteran leaders death. Late Mr Jha was a staunch follower of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, grandma of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. He had a political rivalry with Union minister Mr Scindia when the latter was in Congress.However, both the leaders enjoyed camaraderie when Mr Scindia joined BJP in March 2020. Late Mr Jha used to hog limelight in the media for his forthrightness. He once reportedly returned a gift of liquor bottles from industrialist Vijay Mallya, reminding him that he hardly knew him and wrote a letter to him saying that he would have been happy had Mr Mallya presented him books, instead of liquor. Chief minister Mr Yadav shared his condolences on X, saying, Quite sad news was received about the demise of former state president of BJP and senior leader Prabhat Jha. State BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma also expressed his grief and sorrow over the demise of the BJP leader.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah also mourned the death of the BJP leader.
Madhya Pradesh HC Criticises Delay in Lifting RSS Ban for Employees
Madhya Pradesh High Court slams Centre for delaying removal of RSS ban on government employees, citing a five-decade lapse
NTA declares final results of NEET-UG; 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the re-revised results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UG 2024, following a directive from the Supreme Court of India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data reveals a competitive and diverse group of high achievers from across India. The top scorers achieved a perfect 720 marks with a percentile of 99.9992714, representing both male and female candidates from regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, and Kerala. This year, the All-India Rank 1 was originally shared by 67 students. Among them, six students were awarded extra marks for time lost due to invigilator errors, while 44 students received grace marks for an incorrect physics question. With the Supreme Courts decision to accept only one accurate answer for each question, the 44 students who previously scored 715 out of 720 were ranked after those who scored 720 and the 70 students who received 716 marks out of 720. 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results. #NEETUG final results out 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results List of 100 toppers : @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/0RgqDHHqG5 Kavita Bajeli-Datt (@KavitaDatt) July 26, 2024 The NEET (UG) 2024 examination, initially conducted on May 5, 2024, spanned 4750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. This massive logistical operation aimed to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process for every candidate. However, a re-examination on June 23, 2024, was necessitated for 1563 candidates who faced time constraints during the original test date. As the results pave the way for the next phase, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will spearhead the counseling for 15% All India Quota seats, along with seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other specific institutions. Candidates are advised to stay informed through the official MCC website for detailed counseling schedules and procedures. For state quota and other specific seats, candidates will need to apply through their respective state counseling authorities. SC refuses to cancel NEET-UG, sees no 'systemic breach' to exam's sanctity The tie-breaking mechanism, a critical component in a highly competitive exam like NEET, is methodically structured. It prioritizes higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the number of correct answers, followed by the candidates application number in ascending order. Among the top 20 female toppers, Prachita from Rajasthan and Palansha Agarwal from Maharashtra stand out with their perfect scores. These female toppers hail from different states, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, highlighting the geographic diversity and academic excellence of female candidates. On the male side, Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh are notable for their perfect scores. The male toppers come from a variety of states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala, showcasing the widespread distribution of top talent. In the category-wise analysis, the Unreserved (UR) category features candidates like Ayush Naugraiya and Prachita, who achieved the highest percentile of 99.9992714. This category includes top candidates from a broad range of states, underscoring the competitive nature of the exam across the country. The OBC-NCL category sees high achievers like Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Mazin Mansoor from Bihar, both scoring a perfect 720 marks. These top candidates represent states like Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, indicating strong performances from diverse backgrounds. In the EWS category, Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh and Devesh Joshi from Rajasthan lead the pack. This categorys top candidates come from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the inclusivity of the NEET (UG) exam. The SC category is led by Rajaneesh P from Tamil Nadu, who achieved a perfect score. Other top SC candidates come from Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, showing a broad representation from across India. The ST category features Guguloth Venkata Nripesh from Telangana and Akshat Katara from Rajasthan as prominent toppers. This category includes candidates from Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, highlighting the diverse origins of top performers. State-wise, Delhi boasts top scorers like Mridul Manya Anand and Divyansh, who achieved perfect scores. Rajasthan shines with multiple top candidates, including Prachita, Saurav, Devesh Joshi, and Iram Quazi. Maharashtras high achievers include Palansha Agarwal, Mane Neha Kuldeep, and Shubhan Sengupta, while Uttar Pradesh features leading candidates such as Ayush Naugraiya and Aryan Yadav. Other states like Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also have multiple candidates in the top ranks, reflecting the widespread talent and preparation levels across India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data showcases a highly competitive environment with top performers emerging from various regions and categories. The diversity in the top ranks highlights the inclusivity of the examination process, ensuring opportunities for candidates from different backgrounds and states. This data reflects the dedication and excellence of the candidates, setting a high standard for future aspirants. LINK TO CHECK NEET UG FINAL REVISED SCORECARD LINK TO CHECK REVISED FINAL NEET UG ANSWER KEY NEET-UG: Petitioners allege lack of surveillance, complete systematic failure in exam
India to get 12 new industrial cities; DPIIT to approach Union Cabinet
The country will have 12 new industrial cities in different states like the ones developed in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to further boost domestic manufacturing, a top government official said. Out of this, two are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and one in Bihar. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that eight such cities are already under different stages of implementation. Trunk infrastructure has been created in four cities - Dholera (Gujarat), Auric (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh) and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and allotment of land plots is underway for the industry. Similarly in the other four, the government's special purpose vehicle is in the process of construction of the basic infrastructure like road connectivity, water and power supply. With eight already under the development stage and the announcement of 12 new in the Budget, the total count of these cities in
BIZARRE! Doctors remove 16-inch bottle gourd from man's rectum in Madhya Pradesh
In a bizarre incident, a team of doctors in Madhya Pradesh removed a 16-inch-long bottle gourd (lauki) from the rectum of a man in a 2-hour operation.
MP Board Ruk Jana Nahi Results 2024 Released: Check 10th and 12th Results Online Now
The Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) is preparing to announce the MP Board 10th and 12th Ruk Jana Nahi Results for 2024. The results will be available online on the official MPSOS website, mpsos.nic.in. Students will need their roll number and date of birth to check their results.
Various Regions In Maharashtra Drowns In Flood, Watch Visuals | ABP News
How did the water flow in the month of July from the entire Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat? Anger is showing.. We are going to show you his report and starting from Pune, ...
Over 1800 disease outbreaks reported across country last year: Govt
A total of 1,862 disease outbreaks were reported to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme last year, with the highest number being reported from Kerala, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Kerala reported 253 outbreaks, followed by Karnataka with 223, Maharashtra with 208, and Madhya Pradesh with 140.
The Madhya Pradesh HC lamented that it took five decades for the Centre to rectify the mistake of banning an internationally famed organisation like RSS.
DPIIT working on proposal for setting up 12 new industrial cities: Official
The country will have 12 new industrial cities in different states like the ones developed in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to further boost domestic manufacturing, a top government official said. Out of this, two are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and one in Bihar. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that eight such cities are already under different stages of implementation. Trunk infrastructure has been created in four cities - Dholera, Auric (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh) and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and allotment of land plots is underway for the industry. Similarly in the other four, the government's special purpose vehicle is in the process of construction of the basic infrastructure like road connectivity, water and power supply. With eight already under the development stage and the announcement of 12 new in the Budget, the total count of these cities in the countr
MPPSC Paediatric Specialist Recruitment 2024: How to Submit Your Online Application
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced a notification for the recruitment of Paediatric Specialists on a temporary basis. Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details and meet all eligibility criteria can read the notification and apply online. This blog post provides detailed information about the application process, important dates, eligibility criteria, and vacancy details.
Eateries won't be forced to display owner or employee names, anyone voluntarily doing so can: SC
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday in its order reiterated that shops andeateries in the Kanwar Yatra route, would not be forced to display owner or employee names, or their numbers, but anyone voluntarily doing so can, do it and extended its earlier order of stay on the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh govt's order of doing so. The top court's two-judge bench, headed by Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice S V N Bhatti, extended its earlier interim order of July 22, which said Food sellers must not be forced to serve names of owners, staff employed. The apex court today clarified that this order should continue till we hear the matter next. The apex court passed the order on July 22 after hearing the plea filed by an NGO, AssociationFor Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), All India Trinamool Congress leader and Prof Apoorvanand, and Journalist Aakar Patel, as they had moved the Apex court challenging the state govts order. Two weeks given to file replies. One week thereafter for rejoinder... (to UP). Rejoinder to other states within three weeks of receipt. The interim order shall continue, the apex court said, in its order. 'No need to display owners' names, show menu': SC stays UP, Uttarakhand order to eateries on Kanwar Yatra route During the course of the hearing on Friday an advocate appearing for a Kanwar yatrasaid that he carried water on barefoot and walk. I want access to Satwik bhojan. I want choice of food atleast. To this, the apex court told him find that information yourself. Our order is very clear in this aspect. The lawyer, however, kept on insisting that but shravan will be over and displaying names have no harm. The SC, however, did not pass any order into his prayer and observed, don't test our patience. TheUP government issued orders on July 19, making it mandatory for shopkeepers and eatery owners to display their names along with other details on their establishments across all pockets in the state where the Kanwar Yatra is organised. However, after a strong reaction from various quarters, the order was reviewed on Thursday and it was left to the 'free will' of the eateries owners to display their names. The Kanwar Yatra will commence on July 22 with the starting of the Hindu month of Shravan and conclude on August 2. Kanwar Yatra directives aim to ensure 'public safety', 'order': UP tells SC
Kanwar Yatra: SC extends interim stay on directives issued by UP, Ukhand, MP on eateries
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the continuation of its July 22 interim order staying the directives issued by the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, asking eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display the names of their owners, staff and other details. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and []
Kanwar Yatra: SC extends interim stay on directives issued by UP, U'khand, MP on eateries
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the continuation of its July 22 interim order staying the directives issued by the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, asking eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display the names of their owners, staff and other details. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names. The bench asked the Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to file their response to the pleas challenging their respective directives. It allowed the petitioners to file their responses to the replies of the state governments and posted the matter on August 5. In its reply, the Uttar Pradesh government defended its directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid potential confusion and ensure a peaceful yatra. On July 22, the apex court ordered an interim stay on the directives issued by the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh governments
In a dramatic rescue in Kalyanpur village, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, a man narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a 15-foot-long python while defecating in the forest.
Chandipura Virus Outbreak: Death Toll Rises To 10 With 14 More Infected In One Day
Chandipura infection is spreading fast in Indian states, cases have been reported from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Maharashtra government is on high alert.
Veteran BJP leader Prabhat Jha passes away; MP CM Mohan Yadav condoles his demise
BJP leader Prabhat Jha took his last breath at a hospital in Delhi on Friday morning at the age of 67 years, after suffering from a long-term illness. Jha had served as Madhya Pradesh BJP president from May 8, 2010 to December 15, 2012. He was elected as the member of Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in April 2008. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and paid condolences on the demise of the veteran leader.
A villager in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur was attacked by a 15-foot long python when he went to the forest to defecate in the open. Villagers came to his recue and killed the snake.
Chhattisgarh university to introduce menstrual leave policy for girl students
The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) here has joined over a dozen other universities in the country to introduce a menstrual leave policy ( MLP) for its girl students. The policy will be effective from July one this year, a spokesman of the HNLU said on Thursday. This progressive policy is part of the broader HNLU Health Shield Initiative, a press release issued by the university said. According to the spokesman, the HNLU aims to provide special assistance in the form of compensatory attendance during the menstrual cycle, recognising the psychological needs of its girl students. The initiative will help mitigate the health related difficulties that students may face in attending classes during their menstrual period. Students can claim one day of deemed attendance per calendar month during teaching days, and also will have such exceptions extended during examination days on verified requirements of bed rest due to such special needs. Additionally, students with irregular menstrual syndromes or disorders can claim deemed attendance for six classes per subject per semester. The HNLU-Menstrual Leave Policy reflects the universitys commitment to women students welfare and its proactive approach in addressing health-related issues, the release said. The implementation of the MLP marks understanding and facilitating the special needs of young women students at HNLU to support their academic pursuit, the vice-chancellor of the university Prof. V C Vivekanandan said. The HNLU was the latest educational institution in the country to join other universities which have introduced such a policy. The first to introduce the policy was the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The institution instituted such a policy in January 2023. Over the past year, several others have introduced such a policy. Inspired by the move by CUSAT, Keralas higher education minister R Bindu introduced the menstrual leave policy across all state universities. Later, Guwahati University, Tezpur University in Assam, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati, Assam, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, National Law University, Bhopal, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad also implemented the policy last year.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Move to Dispose off toxic Waste of Union Carbide Begins
Bhopal: Nearly four decades after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy that had killed more than 15,000 people and affected over six lakh others, the process to dispose of the toxic waste, stored in the premises of the now-closed Union Carbide plant here, has been set in motion with the allocation of Rs 126 crore to Madhya Pradesh government by the Centre for the purpose. An official communication regarding the matter has indicated that the Union Forest, Environment and Climate Change Ministry has transferred the money to the state government recently for the disposal of the 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste, stored in the premises of the Union Carbide plant, at the incinerating facility at Pithampur in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, sources said. The agency, Pithampur Industrial Waste Management Private Limited, has been finalised through the auction process to dispose of the waste, a senior officer of the gas relief and rehabilitation department of the Madhya Pradesh government told this newspaper on Thursday. According to him, the 337 metric tons (MT) of hazardous waste of the Union Carbide plant will be disposed of at the incinerating facility in Pithampur, around 300 km from here, with the supervision of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which has also been asked to submit environment impact report post-disposal of the waste at Pithapuram to the Centre. According to Pithampur Industrial Society president Gautam Kothari, the capacity of the Pithampur incineration is two MT per hour and it will take at least 165 days for the destruction of 337 MT of toxic waste of the Union Carbide plant at the facility. Around 27,000 solid waste of the plant had already been disposed of at the plant site. An estimated 347 MT of toxic waste in liquid form of the plant has been stored in the premises of the closed factory for their suitable disposal for the past four decades. The Centre had first initiated a move to dispose of the liquid toxic waste of the plant in 2015 by conducting a trial disposal of ten out of the total 347 MT of the hazardous waste of the factory at the Pithapuram incineration facility. It was a successful trial, Mr Kothari said. However, the locals had launched an agitation against disposal of the toxic waste of Union Carbide at Pithapuram, leading to the suspension of the further disposal of the waste at the facility then. Leakage of deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas in the pesticide plant of Union Carbide in the night of December two-three, 1984 had led to the world's worst industrial tragedy.
Took Centre five decades to realise mistake: Madhya Pradesh HC on RSS ban lift
INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that it took the Centre nearly five decades to realise that an internationally renowned organisation like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was wrongly placed on the list of organisations banned for government employees. The HC's remark came on Thursday while a bench of Justices Sushruta Arvind Dharmadhikari and Gajendra Singh disposed of the writ petition of retired Central government employee Purushottam Gupta. Gupta had filed a petition in the High Court on September 19 last year challenging the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules as well as the office memorandums of the Centre that were preventing the participation of government employees in the activities of the RSS. The court laments the fact that it took almost five decades for the Central government to realise its mistake; to acknowledge that an internationally renowned organisation like RSS was wrongly placed amongst the banned organisations of the country and that its removal therefrom is quintessential, the bench said. Aspirations of many Central government employees of serving the countries in many ways, therefore, got diminished in these five decades because of this ban, which got removed only when it was brought to the notice of this court vide the present proceedings, the HC said. The bench referred to the absence of any reply filed by the Union government to the said effect (despite being inquired again and again). The court said it was compelled to believe that perhaps there was never any material, study, survey or report at the relevant point of time that made the ruling dispensation conclude that involvement and engagement of central government employees even with the apolitical/non-political activities of RSS must be banned for maintaining India's communal fabric and secular character. The court also cited different judicial precedents in the backdrop of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules. The coalesce of the afore quoted judgements is that whilst spelling out 'misconduct' under Rule 5 of the CCS Rules, 1964, the Central Government cannot behave as 'be all and above all', the court said. The discretion to classify any organisation as a don't join organisation for Central government employees must therefore be clearly informed by rules of reason, fair play and justice, not according to subjective opinions of those in power, the court said. It should be guided by law and not humour or preconceived prejudice against such nationally and internationally famed organisation, the judges said. Therefore, once the government has decided and taken a conscious decision to review and remove the name of RSS from the litany of banned organisations, then its continuation shouldn't be dependent only on the vagaries, mercy and pleasure of the government of the day, the court added. The bench directed the Centre's Department of Personnel and Training and the Ministry of Home Affairs to publicly display on the home page of their official website the July 9 office memorandum through which the ban on government employees from joining Sangh activities was lifted. This is to ensure public knowledge and information about the issuance of the said circular/ OM. Besides the above, within 15 days of the judgement of this Court, the circular /OM dated 9th July 2024 is also directed to be transmitted to all the departments and undertakings of the Central Government across India, the HC added. Speaking to PTI, Indore-based petitioner Gupta, who retired from the Central Warehousing Corporation in 2022, said, I am happy with the Centre's decision to lift the ban on participation of government employees in Sangh activities. It will now become easier for thousands of people like me to join the RSS.
Ban lifted on govt staffers joining RSS: Took centre 5 decades, says MP HC
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that it took the Centre nearly five decades to realise that an internationally renowned organisation like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was wrongly placed on the list of organisations banned for government employees. The HCs remark came on Thursday while a bench of Justices Sushruta Arvind Dharmadhikari and Gajendra 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 .
Centre took 50 yrs to rectify mistake of banning govt employees from joining RSS: MP HC
Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that it took the Centre nearly five decades to realise that an internationally renowned organisation like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was wrongly placed on the list of organisations banned for government employees. The HCs remark came on Thursday while a bench of Justices Sushruta Arvind Dharmadhikari and Gajendra 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 .
RSS Ban Lifted News Updates | MP High Court Criticises Ban On Government Employees Joining RSS
Took 50 years for centre to realise mistake: Madhya Pradesh HC on removal of ban on government employees from joining RSS. The Madhya Pradesh High Court said that it had taken the Union government five decades to realise its mistake in banning government employees from joining the internationally renowned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Activist denied info about management of African cheetahs in MP forest
BHOPAL: A Bhopal-based wildlife activist has been denied information about the management of African cheetahs, by the Madhya Pradesh state forest department under the Right to Information Act. The wildlife activist, Ajay Dubey, who sought the information on July 2 about the records pertaining to correspondence related to the management of the African cheetahs at Kuno National Park and Mandsaur (latter is likely to be the second home of cheetahs in India by the year end), was denied information under the RTI by the state forest department. In the reply to Dubeys RTI application, Sourav Kumar Kabra, the public information officer (PIO) at the office of states principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF-Wildlife) stated on July 22 that the desired information (under point number 2) is related to the management branch, which has agreed not to provide information under Section 8(1)(a) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act 2005, says that notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, there shall be no obligation to give any citizen information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic or economic interests of the state. Dubey, while sharing the details of the matter, said Ive been getting information under the RTI about the Cheetah project, right since the SC ordered the introduction of African Cheetahs in 2019-20. This is the first time Ive been denied information by the department about the Cheetah Project.
Bhopal Diary | BJP rumblings over favour to turncoats
Two days after he threatened to quit as minister and added that his Lok Sabha member wife too would resign over the loss of his key ministerial portfolio to ex-Congress veteran Ramnivas Rawat, the first-time cabinet minister Nagarsingh Chouhan went silent on the issue following meeting with top BJP leaders of the state. But the development gave voice to the pain of at least one senior BJP leader, third-time MLA and ex-minister Ajay Vishnoi, who summed it up with a one-liner, Turncoats are fortunate that they are becoming ministers, while senior and committed party leaders are being ignored. Special policy to promote rearing of cows Celebrating the year 2024-25 as Cow Protection Year, the state government is working on a special policy to promote rearing of cows across the state. It has been decided to give subsidies to each of those farmers who rear more than 10 cows. Announcing this at a recent seminar in Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that funds will be provided by the government for rearing old, unhealthy, disabled and destitute cattle. Along with it, the government is planning to introduce a system of providing bonus to dairy farmers on milk on the lines of agricultural crops. Second-time BJP MP gets threat to his life Mahendra Solanki, the former judge and second-time sitting BJP MP from Dewas-Shajapur SC seat of western Madhya Pradesh, has received life threat from an unidentified caller recently. In his complaint with the Dewas district police, the MP alleged that the caller threatened to kill him for making and posting videos on nationalism and Hindutva. The primary police probe into the complaint has revealed that the call emanated from Kanpur in UP, but concerned cell-number is now switched off. Solanki had won his maiden LS polls in 2019 by 3.72 lakh votes and the margin swelled 4.2 lakh votes in the 2024 polls. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme cleared despite concerns by finance department
The Shinde government's new Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will cost Rs 46,000 crore annually, offering a Rs 1,500 monthly stipend to poor women. Approved despite financial concerns, the scheme mimics Madhya Pradesh's successful Ladli Behna Yojana and has pushed Maharashtra's debt projection to Rs 7.8 lakh crore.
Madhya Pradesh govt to establish trade office in city
5 Decades To Realise Mistake: Court On Government Staff Barred From Joining RSS
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday said it took the Union government nearly five decades to realise that an internationally renowned organisation like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was wrongly placed in the list of organisations banned.
Textile associations sign MoUs with Madhya Pradesh government
Madhya Pradesh does not want to take away businesses from T.N., says MP Chief Minister
Govt staff wrongly barred from joining RSS, says HC
The Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday said it took the Union government nearly five decades to realise that an internationally renowned organisation like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was wrongly placed in the list of organisations banned for government employees.
MP: Investment proposals worth Rs 2,500 crore received in Coimbatore
Announcing the opening of an industry office in Coimbatore, Yadav said that this office would act as a bridge to upsurge business between Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
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BHOPAL: Heavy rains and resultant flash flooding has forced the shifting of around 2000 people to safer places in parts of Bundelkhand and Mahakoshal/Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh, particularly Katni district. Around 1700 people have been shifted to safer places by rescue teams, including SDERF and NDRF teams in Katni district of Mahakoshal/Vindhya region. According to Katni districts joint collector Sanskriti Sharma, around 1700 people from various rain and flash flood villages have been shifted to eight relief camps. The number is likely to rise further, as the rain hasnt stopped. The process of estimating the number of badly hit villages across the district is underway. The visuals of Sleemanabad Road railway station showing trackmen and other railway employees guiding a slow moving passenger train on the submerged tracks, narrated the situation of rain and associated water inundation in the district. The state BJP president and second-time MP from Khajuraho seat (Katni district is part of Khajuraho constituency) also informed that the situation is grim in areas falling under Dhimar Khera tehsil of Katni district. Im in constant touch with the MP CM and the Katni district collector over the situation. Team of NDRF is also being rushed to the affected areas, Sharma posted on social media platform X on Thursday. In Chhatarpur district of Bundelkhand region, as many as 59 shepherds who remained stranded on an island in the middle of the Dhasan river in Bamnora area, following flash floods were rescued by police and SDERF teams on Wednesday. In the adjoining Sagar district of the same Bundelkhand region, an elderly couple was rescued by SDERF personnel, after six houses got completely submerged as an inundated pond water spread into the adjoining Jerai village in Naryaoli area. This monsoon, while MPs overall rain meter shows that the state has till date reported one percent surplus rain, the western parts of the state have so far reported 3% above normal rain, but the eastern parts are slightly behind at one percent below normal rain till date.
MP Police Constable PET Dates 2023 Released Check Schedule Here
The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) has released a notification for the recruitment of Constable vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can read the full notification and apply online.
Principal Stops Students From Reciting Sanskrit 'Sloka', Cops File Case
A case has been registered against the principal of a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Guna city for allegedly stopping students from reciting a Sanskrit 'sloka' (verse), a police official said on Thursday.
US revises travel advisory for India: Avoid Manipur, J&K, India-Pak border, and Central & East India
WASHINGTON: The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk, it said. Overall India has been placed at Level 2. But several parts of the country have been placed on Level 4: Jammu and Kashmir, India-Pak border, Manipur and parts of Central and East India. Do not travel to: The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest; within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict; portions of Central and East India due to terrorism and Manipur due to violence and crime, said the State Department. In addition, it recommended Americans to reconsider travel to the northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. Indian authorities report that rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has happened at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities, the travel advisory said. The US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in rural areas. These areas stretch from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal. The US government employees must get special authorization to travel to these areas, it said. Placing Manipur at Level 4: Do Not Travel, the State Department said: Do not travel to Manipur due to the threat of violence and crime. Ongoing ethnic-based civil conflict has resulted in reports of extensive violence and community displacement. Attacks against Indian government targets occur on a regular basis. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting Manipur. Similarly, terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Violence happens sporadically in this area and is common along the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. It also occurs in tourist spots in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government does not allow foreign tourists to visit certain areas along the LOC, it said. India and Pakistan have a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official border crossing for non-citizens of India or Pakistan is in Punjab. It is between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open, but check its current status before you travel. To enter Pakistan, you need a Pakistani visa. Only US citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise, apply for a Pakistani visa in your home country before traveling to India, it said. Maoist extremist groups, or Naxalites, are active in a large area of India that spans from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, the advisory said. Attacks against officers of the Indian government continue to occur sporadically in the rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand that border Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. Southwest areas of Odisha are also affected. The Naxalites have carried out many terrorist attacks, targeting local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials, it said. Due to the fluid nature of the threat, US government employees are required to obtain permission prior to traveling to most areas in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Odisha. Permission is not required if employees are traveling only to the capital cities of these states. US government employees also need approval to travel to the eastern region of Maharashtra and the eastern region of Madhya Pradesh, the advisory said. In addition, Northeastern States has been given - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Ethnic insurgent groups occasionally commit acts of violence in parts of the northeast. These incidents include bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets. There have been no recent reports of violence in Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Tripura, it said. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting the states of Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as when visiting any areas outside of the capital cities of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura, it said.
Incident of Women 'Buried Alive' in Madhya Pradesh Not a Case of Caste Atrocity
According to news reports, the women belonged to the same family and caste as the accused.
Din dahade English bolna seekhein: MP liquor shop poster goes viral
A poster near a liquor shop in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur has gone viral on the social media. The poster said Din dahade English bolna seekhein (Learn to speak English fluently in broad daylight).
Supreme Court Upholds Right Of States To levy Royalty On Mineral Tax
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld states' right to levy royalty on mineral-bearing land, reasoning they had competence and power to do so; this will benefit mineral-rich states like Odisha, Jharkhand, Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh.
Man who sexually assaulted 2 minors 4 months ago held
A man previously convicted of child abuse was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting two children in Gurgaon and MP. After his release in 2015, he continued such offenses. Police used CCTV footage and conducted raids before arresting him. He confessed to several crimes, including abusing a family member and two women while frequently changing locations.
Kutch being readied for next batch of African cheetahs
Vast grassland in southern part of Kutch in Gujarat extends to nearly 3,500 square kilometres with antelope species such as chinkara and black buck the prey for the cheetah present in the landscape; this space is more than that available in Kuno and Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh
9 Students Injured After Ceiling Plaster Collapses In Madhya Pradesh School
At least nine girl students were injured when the ceiling plaster of a classroom in a government-run school collapsed in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district on Wednesday, officials said.
US Revises Travel Advisory for India: Avoid Manipur, J&K, India-Pak Border and Naxalite Areas
Washington : The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk, it said. Overall India has been placed at Level 2. But several parts of the country have been placed on Level 4: Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pak border, Manipur and parts of Central and East India. Do not travel to: The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest; within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict; portions of Central and East India due to terrorism and Manipur due to violence and crime, said the State Department. In addition, it recommended Americans to reconsider travel to the northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. Indian authorities report that rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has happened at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities, the travel advisory said. The US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in rural areas. These areas stretch from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal. The US government employees must get special authorization to travel to these areas, it said. Placing Manipur at Level 4: Do Not Travel, the State Department said: Do not travel to Manipur due to the threat of violence and crime. Ongoing ethnic-based civil conflict has resulted in reports of extensive violence and community displacement. Attacks against Indian government targets occur on a regular basis. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting Manipur. Similarly, terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Violence happens sporadically in this area and is common along the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. It also occurs in tourist spots in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government does not allow foreign tourists to visit certain areas along the LOC, it said. India and Pakistan have a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official border crossing for non-citizens of India or Pakistan is in Punjab. It is between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open, but check its current status before you travel. To enter Pakistan, you need a Pakistani visa. Only US citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise, apply for a Pakistani visa in your home country before traveling to India, it said. Maoist extremist groups, or Naxalites, are active in a large area of India that spans from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, the advisory said. Attacks against officers of the Indian government continue to occur sporadically in the rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand that border Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. Southwest areas of Odisha are also affected. The Naxalites have carried out many terrorist attacks, targeting local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials, it said. Due to the fluid nature of the threat, US government employees are required to obtain permission prior to traveling to most areas in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Odisha. Permission is not required if employees are traveling only to the capital cities of these states. US government employees also need approval to travel to the eastern region of Maharashtra and the eastern region of Madhya Pradesh, the advisory said. In addition, Northeastern States has been given - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Ethnic insurgent groups occasionally commit acts of violence in parts of the northeast. These incidents include bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets. There have been no recent reports of violence in Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Tripura, it said. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting the states of Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as when visiting any areas outside of the capital cities of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura, it said.
In Flood-Hit Village, Doctor Helps Woman Deliver Baby Over Phone
A woman in labour; flooded streets; and a doctor giving step-by-step instructions over a mobile phone to ensure safe delivery. The scene recently played out in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, said health officials on Wednesday.
Assam police searches Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs residence in cheating case
Tikamgarh: A team of Assam police officers carried out a search at the residence of Congress MLA Yadvendra Singh Bundela at Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday (July 24). The search was conducted in connection with a cheating case filed in Assam against Bundelas son, Shashwat Singh. The search was part of an ongoing investigation [] The post Assam police searches Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs residence in cheating case appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Two days after triggering mini political crisis, BJP minister in MP says all is well now
BHOPAL: Two days after he triggered a mini political crisis of sorts for the Mohan Yadav-led government in Madhya Pradesh, the states cabinet minister for scheduled caste welfare Nagarsingh Chouhan said on Wednesday that the party has promised to take care of his concerns in future. I met the CM Dr Mohan Yadav, state BJP president VD Sharma and partys state general secretary (organization) Hitanand in Bhopal on Tuesday late night. Ive been assured that my concerns will be duly addressed in the near future. All is well now. Chouhan told The New Indian Express over the phone on Wednesday. Sources close to Chouhan said that former CM and current Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP chief VD Sharma have played a key role in ending the mini crisis. The two leaders took it up with the party's central leadership, after which the state party leadership was asked to amicably resolve the issue on Tuesday itself. Chouhan, the fourth-time tribal MLA from western MPs Alirajpur district, subsequently flew from Delhi with the state BJP chief VD Sharma to Bhopal, where a late night meeting happened with CM Mohan Yadav, state party general secretary (organization) Hitanand and state party chief VD Sharma. Subsequently, videos and pictures of all four leaders including Chouhan went viral, apparently conveying the message that the crisis was over and all was well now. Madhya Pradesh minister Nagarsingh Chouhan contemplates quitting after losing key portfolio A day later on Wednesday, Chouhans first-time MP wife Anita Chouhan raised the issue of lack of adequate health facilities in her native Alirajpur district, which has compelled the tribal dominant district in western MP to be largely dependent on adjoining Gujarat for health care. Raising the issue on the third day of the ongoing budget session of the Lok Sabha, the first-time MP from Ratlam-ST seat demanded that a medical college be sanctioned to Alirajpur or Jhabua districts to address the issue of lack of adequate health care facilities in the Bhilala-tribe dominated district. The 46-year-old Nagarsingh Chouhan, the cabinet minister for forest and environment and scheduled caste welfare, was upset over the loss of the forest and environment portfolio to six-time former Congress MLA Ramnivas Rawat on Sunday. He threatened on Monday, not only to quit as a minister, but also added that his wife Anita Chouhan too may quit as a Lok Sabha member if the concerns were not addressed. According to key political sources in Bhopal, a mini cabinet reshuffle is on the cards in Bhopal, where some senior BJP MLAs may be inducted in the cabinet. Also, the possibility of a few existing ministers being dropped cannot be ruled out. Chouhans concerns may also be addressed in the same exercise.
15th Finance Commission Found No Merit in Expanding Disaster List to Include Heatwaves: Govt
New Delhi : The 15th Finance Commission had examined states' request to expand the list of notified disasters to include heatwaves but did not find merit in it, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Replying to a question by Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, Union Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said that extreme heat and sunstroke claimed 10,635 lives in India during the 10-year period starting from 2013. However, he said that steps taken by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to improve monitoring and early warning systems have helped minimise the loss of life and property during extreme weather events, including heatwaves. Bhagat asked whether the government proposes to declare heatwaves a national calamity. Singh replied that the 15th Finance Commission had considered the issue of including more calamities in the existing notified list. The Commission in para 8.143 of its report had observed that the list of notified disasters eligible for funding from State Disaster Response Mitigation Fund (SDRMF) and National Disaster Response Mitigation Fund (NDRMF) covers the needs of the State to a large extent and thus did not find much merit in the request to expand its scope, the minister told the Lok Sabha. Currently, the notified list of calamities eligible for National Disaster Response Fund or State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) assistance includes 12 disasters -- cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, and frost and cold wave. A state government can use up to 10 per cent of the annual fund allocation of the SDRF, subject to certain conditions and norms, to provide immediate relief to victims of natural calamities they consider to be 'disasters' within the local context, even if these are not included in the centrally notified list. States had previously requested the commission to include incidents such as elephant attacks, lightning, mining-related fire hazards, snakebites, heatwaves, river and coastal erosion, and public health disasters like Japanese encephalitis, Nipah, and the COVID-19 pandemic in the list of calamities eligible for funding support from the SDRF and the NDRF. They had also requested that the amount earmarked for state-specific disasters be increased to 25 per cent from the current 10 per cent of the SDRF allocation, given the large number of local calamities not covered under the national list. According to the commission's report, it examined the requests from states and felt that most of the calamities suggested for inclusion in the notified list are state-specific or region-specific and can be difficult to quantify, as the scale of severity would vary from region to region. The minister also reported that the country recorded 10,635 deaths due to extreme heat or heatstroke during the 10-year period starting from 2013. During this period, Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths at 2,203, followed by Uttar Pradesh (1,485), Telangana (1,172), Punjab (1,030), Bihar (938), Maharashtra (867), Odisha (609), Jharkhand (517), Haryana (461), West Bengal (357), Rajasthan (345), Gujarat (263), and Madhya Pradesh (213). Delhi saw 13 such deaths. The country recorded the maximum number of deaths in 2015 at 1,908. India experienced 536 heatwave days this summer, the highest in 14 years, with the northwestern region recording its warmest June since 1901, according to the IMD. The country recorded 181 heatwave days in June, the highest since 2010. Official data showed that India recorded 41,789 suspected heatstroke cases and 143 heat-related deaths in one of its hottest and longest heatwaves this summer. The intense heat overwhelmed the water supply system and power grids, with Delhi grappling with a severe water crisis. The mercury breached 50 degrees Celsius in parts of Rajasthan and nighttime temperatures hovered around 35 degrees Celsius in many places. In Delhi, which logged 40 consecutive days of temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius from May 13, there have been around 60 heat-related deaths this year, according to media reports.
Madhya Pradesh govt refused info under RTI on Project Cheetah: Activist
The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under RTI Act on the management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India
MP pleads national security in RTI plea on cheetahs
The Madhya Pradesh forest department has refused to provide information under the Right to Information Act on management of cheetahs brought from Africa and their cubs born in India.
When civic staff went to pull down illegal shops of one Rafiq Khan on directives of village panchayat officials, a large crowd comprising local residents and other individuals demanded that his house, too, be razed and later pelted stones at policemen and members of the demolition squad, the police said.
MP Police Constable Recruitment 2023 Phase I Result Out; PET Exam Schedule for 2024 Available
The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for the recruitment of Police Constables in General Duty, Special Armed Force, and Radio Operator positions. Candidates who have applied and appeared in the CBT exam can now download the PET exam schedule. Below are the key details:
MP govt refuses RTI info on Project Cheetah
The Madhya Pradesh forest department denied an RTI request for information on cheetah management, citing national security concerns under Section 8(1)(a). Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey had previously received health information on a cheetah cub. The cheetah conservation project has seen 26 cheetahs, including cubs, after introducing batches from Namibia and South Africa since September 2022.
Geeta, who returned from Pakistan in 2015, passes 8th-grade exams, now aims for govt job
Geeta, who returned to India from Pakistan in 2015, has passed her Class 8 exams with top marks and now seeks a government job. The 33-year-old, who has speech and hearing disabilities, scored 411 out of 600 in the Madhya Pradesh State Open School Education Board exams. She aims to continue her education while pursuing employment to achieve financial independence.
MP Govt announces Raksha Bandhan gift to Ladli Behnas
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced a Raksha Bandhan gift of Rs 250 each to the beneficiaries of Laldli Behna scheme that had proved a game changer for the ruling BJP in the state in the last years Assembly elections. Mr Yadav said that the beneficiaries of the scheme would get an additional Rs 250 as Raksha Bandhan gift for the auspicious month of Sawan, in addition to the monthly incentive of Rs 1,250 being provided under the scheme. Around 90 lakh women in Madhya Pradesh have been covered under the Ladli Behna scheme, launched by the previous Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. An allocation of Rs 18,000 crore has been made in the annual budget for 24-25 for the state to implement the scheme. Meanwhile, the state cabinet which met here under chairmanship of the chief minister on Tuesday accorded approval for amendment to Madhya Pradesh IT, ITES, and ESDM Investment Promotion policy- 2023 to encourage investment in the IT, ITES, and ESDM data sector. The amendment will enable investors units to get benefits of Madhya Pradesh IT (information technology), ITES (information technology enabled services), and ESDM (electronics system design and manufacturing) Investment Promotion Policy- 2023, the spokesman of the Madhya Pradesh government said. Eligible investors will be able to get single window clearance, assistance in capital expenditure and rent, land at affordable rates, exemption in stamp duty and registry and assistance in marketing and quality control, the spokesman said.
Doctors remove bottle gourd from farmers rectum in Madhya Pradesh
An X-ray revealed the presence of a foreign object inside a sixty-year-old patients body, which turned out to be a bottle gourd. On a Saturday evening, a 60-year-old farmer was admitted to a district hospital in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, complaining of severe stomach pain. His family, concerned about his condition, sought immediate medical attention. 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 .
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Kuldeep Seeks Blessings For Lanka ODIs
Kuldeep Yadav paid a visit to the Bageshwar Dham temple in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, before departing for the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Maharashtra: 1 Crore Women Registered for CM Ladki Bahin Scheme
Mumbai : One crore women in Maharashtra have registered themselves for the 'Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' (CM My Beloved Sister scheme), a flagship scheme of chief minister Eknath Shinde. The highest registration has taken place in Pune, followed by Thane, Nashik and Ahmednagar. The department of Child and Women Development on Tuesday gave a presentation on it in the cabinet meeting. The scheme, which aims to provide financial aid of Rs 1500 per month to the women having annual family income less than Rs 2.50 lakh, was announced in the budget tabled by deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar last month. The scheme is being implemented from July 01. The state government is confident that the scheme will be a major game changer for them in the state Assembly elections after the Lok Sabha debacle. Aditi Tatkare, the Minister of Women and Child Development, said that they have touched the mark of one crore women registration Tuesday. Out of these, nearly 60 per cent women are married, while five to six per cent are widows. We have been registering five to seven lakh women every day in the state. The way the women are coming out for the registration, it appears that we will cross the estimated numbers of 2.5 crore women in a few days. We will provide the benefits of the scheme to all eligible women, Ms Tatkare said. The minister further said that they have instructed the Anganwadi Sevika (workers) to register eligible women for the scheme. The first installment will be deposited to the eligible beneficiaries on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. After the registration of the women for the scheme, each application will be scrutinised. Once it has been finalised, a list of beneficiaries will be read out at each village. Even those, who are disqualified in the scrutiny, will be given reasons for the same, the cabinet minister said. According to the department, nearly 50 lakh women have downloaded application forms from the Nari Shakti Doot App, which is an online platform. An official from the chief ministers office said that more than five lakh women have been registered in Pune district and more than four lakh women have been enrolled in Thane, Nashik and Ahmednagar district each. The lowest turnout of women is in Washim, Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts of Vidarbha region, the official said. The ruling parties are hoping to reap the benefits of the scheme in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, like the BJP government did in Madhya Pradesh Assembly election in 2023.
Madhya Pradesh BJP to hold special RSS Camp for former Congressmen
Many leading Party-men favour a circular for eateries in the state copying Yogi By L.S. Herdenia BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh units of both the BJP and the Congress have decided to initiate massive reforms in their respective organisations. The BJP has been asked by the RSS to apprise Congress leaders, who have joined the BJP, [] The post Madhya Pradesh BJP to hold special RSS Camp for former Congressmen appeared first on Northlines .
MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has called the Union budget presented in the parliament on Tuesday as all-inclusive and growth-oriented. In his reaction to the Central budget, Mr Yadav said it focuses on development of agriculture, employment generation and skill training, economic development and social justice. The budget provisions promise a developed India, besides curbing the prices of essential commodities, he said. The chief minister said the Union budget has set the stage for India to become a world economic power. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also hailed the Union budget calling it holistic and historic. Describing the Union budget as a holistic budget with a vast development potential, he said it reflects vision and determination and promises development of all. He said the budgets significant focus on agriculture and employment makes it historic. Mr Sai particularly noted the budgetary allocation of Rs 1.52 lakh crore to agriculture sector and asserted that this will usher in a new green revolution and prosperity for farmers. He highlighted the significant allocation to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Unnat Gram Abhiyan Yojana in the budget, saying that the scheme is a crucial step towards the development of tribal communities. He said five crore tribal people in 63,000 villages would benefit from this initiative. This will vastly improve the socio-economic condition of the tribal community in Chhattisgarh, he asserted. The employment incentives provided in the Union budget are another highlight, with the first time EPFO registrants earning less than Rs one lakh receiving assistance of Rs 15,000 in three instalments, he said.
MP: Dalit man accuses cops of thrashing him for overtaking their vehicle
Chhatarpur: A probe is underway after a Dalit sanitary worker alleged thrashing by police personnel in Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh for overtaking their official vehicles, an officer said on Tuesday. The complainant, Rohit Valmiki, alleged he had overtaken vehicles of personnel belonging to the police and electricity departments on July 21 while heading home Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MP: Sulking MP mantri summoned to Delhi, may meet central BJP leadership
Bhopal, July 23: Madhya Pradesh minister Nagar Singh Chouhan who created a ripple in ruling BJP by threatening to resign from the Mohan Yadav ministry for being stripped off his forest and environment portfolio was on Tuesday summoned to Delhi to sort out his issue with the Central party leadership. Mr Chouhan who left for Delhi from here on Tuesday is most likely to meet Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J P Nadda in the national capital to discuss the issue, a senior party leader told this newspaper, requesting not to be quoted. The four-time MLA lost his forest and environment portfolio, but retained scheduled caste welfare ministry in the minor reshuffle of portfolios done by chief minister Mohan Yadav on July 21. The newly inducted minister Ramnivas Rawat who had remained minister without portfolio for 13 days was finally given the charge of forest and environment in the July 21 reshuffle of portfolio in the state ministry. Six-time MLA Mr Rawat joined BJP after quitting Congress barely a few days before the outgoing Lok Sabha elections on April 30. Mr Chouhan, a tribal, threatened to resign from the state ministry regretting that the turncoats have been rewarded, while the loyal party leaders have been given short shrift in the BJP. He was referring to the induction Mr Rawat in the state cabinet and allotment of forest and environment portfolio to the latter. Mr Chouhan has also indicated that his wife Anita who has been elected from Ratlam-Jhabua (ST) Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the recently concluded elections may also resign from LS to express solidarity with him. Opposition Congress on Tuesday sought to fish in the troubled water by praising Mr Chouhan for standing up to the party leadership to voice his resentment openly against the alleged discrimination meted out to him by the BJP leadership.
SHOCKING! After finger in ice cream, false teeth found in chocolate
In a shocking incident, a retired school principal in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone found a set of four false teeth inside a chocolate.
Madhya Pradesh: Pregnant woman murdered, limbs chopped off and body burnt over dowry
BHOPAL: A 23-year-old pregnant woman was murdered and her body set on fire in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district on Monday. The victim has been identified as Reena Tanwar. Reena Tanwar's family, according to NDTV , alleged that her husband Mithun and in-laws had been torturing her for dowry. Reena Tanwar's body was set on fire after her legs and hands were chopped off, the report said. The gruesome murder took place at Tandi Khurd village in Kalipeeth police station limits. Reena was married to Mithun Tanwar five years ago. The couple have a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. She was four months pregnant at the time of her murder.
VHP leader receives death threat from burqa-clad woman; Hindu friends held
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Santosh Sharma from Madhya Pradeshs Indore had received a death threat letter written in Urdu on July 12 allegedly from a woman clad in a burqa. Now, a police investigation revealed that the accused are close friends of Sharma, belonging to the Hindu community. According to the reports, the incident 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 .
Union Budget dedicated to achieving goal of developed India: MP CM Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the Union Budget for its focus on developing India and controlling inflation. The Budget targets agricultural productivity, employment, skill development, and social justice. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated funds for job creation, rural development, infrastructure projects, agriculture, affordable housing, small businesses, industrial parks, and the space sector, as she tabled the Union Budget 2024 for the financial year 2024-25.
IMD weather 2024: Red alert for heavy rains in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat
The IMD issued a Yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane on Tuesday and Orange alert on Wednesday for heavy rainfall. The red alert continues in Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and West Madhya Pradesh for severe rain
Pregnant Woman's Limbs Chopped Off, Body Burnt Over Dowry, In-Laws Flee
A 23-year-old pregnant woman was murdered, her hands and legs chopped off and the mutilated body set on fire in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district yesterday. Reena Tanwar's family has alleged that her husband Mithun and in-laws had been torturing her
Jr Women, Men West Zone Hockey: Maharashtra, M.P, Chhattisgarh win on Day 2
Jr Women, Men West Zone Hockey: Maharashtra, M.P, Chhattisgarh win on Day 2 Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh): Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey and Hockey Maharashtra won their matches in womens section while the mens category, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh Hockey on Day 2 of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Women [] The post Jr Women, Men West Zone Hockey: Maharashtra, M.P, Chhattisgarh win on Day 2 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
280% surge in projects in wildlife sanctuaries, national parks in 2023-24
India saw a massive 280 per cent increase in the number of projects recommended in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23, according to the data presented in Parliament on Monday. Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh also informed the Lok Sabha that a total of 957.25 square kilometers or 95,724.99 hectares of forest area has been diverted for non-forestry use under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 over five years starting from April 2019. The minister said that 71 project proposals were approved in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country in 2019-20. The numbers stood at 85 in 2020-21, 154 in 2021-22, 150 in 2022-23, and surged to 421 in 2023-24. Singh also shared that 8,731 requests for forest land diversion were approved between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2023, amounting to a total of 95,724.99 hectares of forest area being set aside for non-forestry use. Madhya Pradesh saw the highe
Tamil Nadu protects green cover, just 127 hectares were lost in five years
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has protected its forests cover well, with only 127 hectares diverted for developmental projects in the last five years. Only Meghalaya, which diverted 34 hectares of land during the same period, is below Tamil Nadu in the diversion scale, said Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He was responding to a query from DMK MP TR Baalu in the Lok Sabha on Monday. In five years, a whopping 95,725 hectares of notified forest area across the country has been diverted for 881 development projects. During the last fiscal alone, 421 development projects were approved in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, highlighting the scale of degradation of forest land across the country. The most cases of diversion were in Madhya Pradesh (22,615 ha), followed by Odisha (13,622 ha), Arunachal Pradesh (8,745 ha) and Gujarat (7,403 ha). In terms of number of proposals approved, Gujarat tops the list with 1,512 projects. The ecologically fragile states like Uttarakhand also saw 468 projects approved with 3,323 ha being diverted. Ritwick Dutta, an environmental lawyer, told TNIE there are very few states that are resisting forest diversion. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and, to some extent, Uttar Pradesh are doing well. Otherwise, there has been a rush of project approvals, involving forest diversion, submitted. The overall number will be much higher since the government data dont reflect the proposed 13,000 ha of forest diversion for Great Nicobar township and area development project, which received stage-1 clearance. Tamil Nadu Chief Wildlife Warden Srinivas R Reddy said, Even if you calculate from 1980, the year when Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted, the total forest diversion doesnt exceed 5,000 hectares. The state always resisted mega projects requiring forest land. Meanwhile, under the flagship Green Tamil Nadu Mission, which was launched by Chief Minister MK Stalin, the state has been pushing to increase the tree and forest cover from the current 23.69% to 33%. Already, 2.8 crore trees have been planted and the target is 260 crore under the mission, forest officials said. G Sundarrajan, convener, Poovulagin Nanbargal, told TNIE another reason for low forest diversion in Tamil Nadu is public movements. Public here are well-informed, unlike other states. Projects like Chennai-Salem expressway, neutrino observatory and Kattupalli port expansion were all halted due to public protests.
Kanwar yatra name display row: No such order issued, Madhya Pradesh clarifies
State advises caution to civic bodies; The department has advised all urban bodies to avoid spreading confusion on this matter, the Urban Development and Housing Department said
Nagar Singh Chouhan told The Hindu that he was summoned to Delhi to discuss the issue with the BJPs top leadership.
Madhya Pradesh may witness very heavy downpour till July 24 while Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat may witness similar weather conditions on July 25 and 26.
Displaying names not mandatory for shopkeepers along Kanwar Yatra route: MP govt
BHOPAL, July 22: The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh has clarified that it has not issued any instructions requiring shop owners to display their names along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state, and there is no such compulsion. Amidst a row in Uttar Pradesh over a directive to highlight shop owners names on eateries []
AP: Chinturu received 40 cms of rainfall
Visakhapatnam: Chinturu in ASR district received the highest rainfall of this season recording 40 cms of rain which it received from July 18 to till date. Similarly, Maredumalli received 33 cms, Munchingput 29.6 cms, Rampachodavaram 23.8 cms and VR Puram 22.4 cms. Meanwhile, the low pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood now lay over East Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Chhattisgarh. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southeastwards with height. Under the influence of the system north coastal Andhra Pradesh strong surface winds with speed 30-40 kmph are likely at isolated places over north and south coastal AP, Yanam and Rayalaseema
Inter-state peddlers held with drugs worth Rs 45 Lakhs
Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team (SOT) of LB Nagar Zone and Jawahar Nagar police bused an inter-state drug peddling racket, arresting two people from Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. The seized drugs are valued at 45 lakh. The accused, Oma Ram and Sanwala Ram, from Rajasthan, were intercepted near Malkaram Village while en route to Thimmaipally. Authorities confiscated 40 kg of poppy straw, 10 grams of MDMA, 10,000 in cash, three mobiles, and other incriminating materials. Rachakonda police commissioner G. Sudheer Babu revealed that the accused, who were working as carpenters and SS railing workers were struggling financially and turned to drug peddling for easy money. A few months ago, they collaborated with Vikas, aka Mukesh, from Madhya Pradesh, to distribute drugs in Hyderabad using public transportation, said DCP K. Muralidhar. The main supplier, Vikas, remains at large, with police trying to apprehend him and other suspects. The accused primarily targeted students and employees, expanding their customer network. Babu warned that drug use is punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment and even death under Section 31A of the NDPS Act, urging citizens to help combat this menace.
Odisha weather: IMD forecast heavy rainfall likely to continue for another four days
Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall across many parts of Odisha over the next four days, owing to a persistent low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas. The low-pressure area formed over north Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood, persisted over east Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Chhattisgarh. Under its impact, heavy []
MP mantri threatens to resign after being stripped of forest portfolio, issue resolved, BJP says
Bhopal: State scheduled caste welfare minister Nagar Singh Chouhan on Monday threatened to resign from the Mohan Yadav ministry for being stripped off the portfolio of forest and environment. Talking to the media in Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Nagar, a tribal, said that he would not be able to serve people of his community after he was divested of the forest and environment portfolio and hence, there was no point for him to continue in the ministry. Mr Chouhans statement comes a day after he lost the forest and environment portfolio to the newly inducted minister Ramnivas Rawat who had switched over to BJP from Congress a few days before the outgoing Lok Sabha elections. The four-time MLA Mr Chouhan also dropped hints that his wife Anita Singh Chouhan who is a BJP MP from Ratlam-Jhabua (ST) LS constituency may also quit to express her solidarity with him. Mr Chouhan said that tribals in the districts of Alirajpur, Jhabua, Ratlam, Barwani, Dhar and Khargone have high expectations from me to work for their development. But, he would not be able to meet their expectations after the crucial portfolio of forest and environment was taken away from him. Mr Chouhan said that he was given three portfolios of scheduled caste welfare, forest and environment when he was inducted in the Mohan Yadav ministry whereas he wanted only the tribal welfare portfolio with an objective to work for the uplift of the tribals. Mr Chouhan regretted that he was stripped of a portfolio despite being a long time member of BJP whereas leaders from other parties who have joined BJP recently have been rewarded with important portfolios. He was referring to Mr Rawat. Mr Chouhan however said that he would take the final decision on the matter after he put up his grievances with senior leaders of BJP here. In a related development, Mr Chouhan was pacified by the state leadership to drop the idea of quitting the ministry. Mr Chouhans wife is an MP from Jhabua. Hence, there was no question of any kind of discrimination by the party against him. He was pacified by the state leadership and the issue is now resolved, a senior BJP leader here said, requesting not to be quoted.
MUMBAI: A speeding Audi car, driven by a man allegedly in an inebriated state, rammed into two stationary autorickshaws in Mumbai's Mulund area on Monday, leaving four persons injured, police said. The police arrested the accused, Dattatray Gore (43), a resident of Kanjurmarg, from his sister's house after he fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind, an official said. The incident occurred around 6.15 am on Dumping Road, and the police later impounded the high-end car, he said. Hit-and-run case: Car fatally knocks down woman in Nashik, driver arrested The car rammed into two stationary autorickshaws, injuring two drivers and as many passengers. Their condition is said to be stable, the official said. The police collected the accused's blood sample and sent it to Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory. It was found that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, he said. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and Motor Vehicle Act, the official said. The earlier two hit-and-run accidents involving luxury cars had sparked public outrage in Maharashtra. On May 19, a 17-year-old boy, son of a Pune realtor rammed his Porsche into two 24-year-old techies from Madhya Pradesh. the minor was drunk driving, according to the police. The most recent incident occurred on July 7 in Mumbai's Worli. The accused, 24-year-old Mihir Shah, ran over a woman with his BMW. Shah, the son of a Shiv Sena leader, confessed during interrogation to being in an inebriated state when the accident happened. The crash resulted in the death of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa.
Coal India bags first critical mineral asset in Madhya Pradesh
CIL won the bid by quoting a mining premium of 150.05 per cent of the value of the mineral despatch, which it will pay to the State of Madhya Pradesh
MP: 11-year-old accidentally dies by hanging making prank reel
A prank reel turned tragic as an 11-year-old child died by hanging in Madhya Pradeshs Ambah town of Morena. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media platforms where a group of boys can be seen playing around a tree. The deceased named Karan and others decided to make a reel to prank 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 .
