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10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Rescued from Borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna District

December 29, 2024, 1:30 pm

A tragic incident unfolded in Guna district on Sunday as a 10-year-old boy, identified as Sumit Meera, died shortly after being rescued from a borewell. The boy was pronounced dead upon arrival at the district hospital, where medical officials confirmed he had no pulse and showed signs of rigor mortis.

According to Dr. Rahul Raghuvanshi of the Guna district hospital, Sumit was brought in after a lengthy rescue operation that began on Saturday evening. “The child was brought dead from the rescue location. His condition was critical, and he was unconscious when he arrived,” Dr. Raghuvanshi stated.

Rescue Operation Details

The incident occurred in the Janjali area of Raghogarh around 3:30 PM on Saturday when Sumit fell into the borewell. Rescue operations commenced at approximately 6:00 PM and continued into the early hours of Sunday. Sumit was finally extracted from the borewell around 9:30 AM.

Guna Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Man Singh Thakur reported that two rescue teams were deployed to assist in the operation. “A parallel 22-foot-deep pit was dug to reach the boy, who was trapped at a depth of around 39 feet,” Thakur explained. He added that a team of doctors was on-site providing oxygen support during the rescue efforts.

Community and Official Response

Collector Satyendra Singh of Guna expressed his condolences and emphasized the urgency of the rescue operation. “All teams were engaged in the rescue operation, and oxygen support was being provided to the boy trapped inside the borewell,” he said.

The tragic outcome of this incident has left the community in shock, highlighting the dangers associated with open borewells and the need for increased safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.

MP Farmer’s Desperate Protest: Crawls On Knees with Family Over Land Problems | WATCH

December 13, 2024, 11:32 am

A distressing incident unfolded in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, where a farmer, accompanied by his wife and three children, resorted to crawling on their knees in front of the sub-divisional magistrate’s office. The shocking protest, aimed at drawing attention to their ongoing land dispute, has since gone viral on social media.

Farmer’s Ordeal Over Blocked Land Access

The farmer, identified as Lakshman from Khategoan village in Dewas district, is embroiled in a land dispute with a neighbour over his 1.5-acre agricultural plot in Davtha village, located approximately 100 kilometers from Dewas. Lakshman claims that his neighbor has blocked access to his land and prevented him from harvesting his maize crop. Despite several attempts to seek help from local authorities, Lakshman alleges that his pleas have gone unanswered, leaving him feeling helpless.

WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:

Dewas से हैरान करने वाला वीडियो, पत्नी-बच्चों के साथ घुटनों के बल अफसर के पास फरियाद करने पहुंचा किसान ! MP Tak pic.twitter.com/3jy6qh648u

— MP Tak (@MPTakOfficial) December 12, 2024

Unconventional Protest to Seek Attention

On Wednesday, Lakshman and his family took to an unusual form of protest, crawling on their knees in front of the sub-divisional magistrate’s office. In the video, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, the family’s distress is visible as they seek justice for their land dispute. The incident has sparked outrage and sympathy among viewers, highlighting the farmer’s desperation.

Government’s Response to the Protest

The sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), Priya Chandrawat, responded to the incident by acknowledging that Lakshman had lost a civil court case against his neighbour regarding the land dispute. However, she assured the public that the tehsildar and patwari (revenue officials) would visit the site to investigate further and attempt to find a resolution.

Lakshman’s case underscores the larger issue of unresolved land disputes in rural India and the challenges faced by farmers in seeking justice. The viral video has brought attention to his struggle, and many are now calling for prompt action from authorities to resolve his case.

Ongoing Struggles in Rural India

Land disputes are a common issue in rural India, where farmers often face significant barriers in obtaining legal redress. The viral video of Lakshman and his family highlights the severity of the situation, with the farmer going to extreme lengths to gain the attention of authorities in the hopes of a fair resolution.

The public’s reaction to the incident reflects the growing frustration with inefficiencies in the legal and administrative systems, especially for marginalised communities like farmers.

MP tightens security in hospitals and medical colleges with CCTV surveillance after Kolkata incident

August 20, 2024, 10:13 pm

In response to the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Madhya Pradesh government has mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in all state-run medical colleges and hospitals. The decision aims to bolster security, particularly in sensitive areas such as gynecology wards where there is a higher presence of women.

Deputy Chief Minister and Public Health and Medical Education Minister, Rajendra Shukla, emphasized the importance of heightened vigilance, stating, “The incident in West Bengal has shaken everyone. We must act with greater sensitivity toward the safety of our doctors and patients. Therefore, instructions have been given to ensure that all medical colleges and hospitals are equipped with CCTV surveillance, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic and vulnerable populations. This will help in quickly identifying and apprehending those involved in criminal activities.”

The Madhya Pradesh government is committed to enhancing security, with a focus on creating a safe environment for female students, Shukla noted. Tightened security measures are being implemented across the state’s medical facilities to address safety concerns.

Regarding nighttime inspections, Shukla explained that deans and superintendents have been instructed to remain vigilant, maintaining constant oversight. Additional manpower will be allocated to institutions that are currently understaffed to ensure security measures are fully enforced. These efforts will extend to government hospitals as well.

On August 14, the Director of Medical Education issued specific guidelines to the deans of all medical colleges, which are to be implemented immediately. The guidelines call for CCTV cameras, adequate lighting, and security personnel in high-risk areas such as parking lots, basements, rooftops, and staircases. Strict control will also be imposed at entry and exit points to prevent the entry of unauthorized individuals.

Security personnel will conduct continuous patrols to monitor for any suspicious activities. Deans and superintendents are also required to perform night rounds to ensure campus security. Hospitals have been instructed to collaborate with local police for continuous monitoring and patrols. If a police post is located on campus, they are expected to actively contribute to ensuring security.

Furthermore, to minimize congestion in hospitals, only one attendant per patient will be allowed after 6 PM, with strict access control at hospital entrances and wards. These measures are intended to protect both patients and staff while maintaining order within medical facilities.

Mohan Yadav Announces For Tribal Culture Museum And New Hospital At Bhainsdehi

August 13, 2024, 5:41 pm

On Monday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the creation of a Tribal Culture Study Centre Museum in Bhainsdehi and a 100-bed civil hospital in Bhimpur, Betul district. Speaking at a program in Betul, CM Yadav also declared the renaming of Government College Bhainsdehi to Freedom Fighter Ganjan Singh Korku College and the Mendha Dam to Freedom Fighter Ram Bhau Korku.

Addressing the program, Yadav said, “Bhainsdehi College is renamed after Ganjan Singh Korku and Mendha Dam is renamed after Ram Bhau Korku. If we do not remember our revolutionaries then who will we remember? We will definitely remember our freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives.”

“I have been told that a Tribal Culture Study Centre Museum is to be established here. I am announcing to establish it at this stage. I am also announcing the establishment of a 100-bed civil hospital here. There is a deep affection for Betul and whatever required will be granted,” he added.

Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yadav stated that PM Modi is concerned about all Indians worldwide and offers every possible assistance to those in need. He also mentioned that the state government is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and happiness of women.

“The state government has deposited Rs 1,250 along with additional Rs 250 for Raksha Bandhan into the accounts of women under the Ladli Behna Yojana. The state government is committed to bringing smiles to the sisters. I extend my best wishes to all the sisters.”

He also urged everyone to hoist the national flag at their homes as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’.

Additionally, the chief minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects totalling Rs 60.29 crores during the event. This includes the initiation of 11 projects valued at Rs 26.70 crores and the opening of seven projects worth Rs 33.59 crores, as reported by the Public Works Department’s Bridge Development Corporation.

Met Office Signals Rain, Strong Wind Warnings Across 10 MP Districts

June 7, 2024, 5:36 pm

The meteorological office predicted rainfall and strong wind in some parts of Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours on Friday.

The Met office also issued an orange alert in some districts which include Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Indore, Dewas, Dhar, Betul, Ujjain, Jhabua and Alirajpur in the state.

“Currently, a cyclone has formed in the upper air of Northwest Madhya Pradesh. A cyclone is also formed in Rajasthan due to which moisture is arriving from the Arabian Sea. Due to the moisture, movement of clouds is being seen. As a result of which, there may be rain with strong winds in Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Indore, Dewas, Dhar, Betul and nearby places. The wind speed can be 50-60 kilometres an hour and hail storms may also be seen at some places. We have issued an orange alert in 10 districts for the same,” said VS Yadav Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal.
Apart from this, the temperature has started to increase in North East Madhya Pradesh which includes the Gwalior-Chambal region, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Niwari, Rewa, and Sidhi district. It can lead to a heatwave, he added.

He further said, “The monsoon is likely to arrive in the state after June 18. Right now wherever it is raining, the temperature which used to be 44-43 degree celsius has now reduced to 40-42 degree celsius.”

Additionally, as per the meteorological office, a heatwave is expected to persist in Gwalior, Datia, Bhind, Sidhi, Rewa, Mauganj, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, and Niwari districts of the state on Friday. Similarly, on Saturday, Singrauli, Satna, and Maihar, in addition to the aforementioned districts, are also forecasted to experience heatwave conditions.

MP: Water Shortage Deepens In Gwalior, Months Without Supply

May 25, 2024, 5:14 pm

Mercury is relentless in Madhya Pradesh‘s Gwalior-Chambal region, and the intense heat is exacerbating water scarcity in various residential colonies in Gwalior city. Residents have been complaining of dealing with an acute shortage of water, with some having to wait three to four days for supply.
Many colonies have been without tap water for the past four months, forcing locals to depend on Municipal Corporation tankers for their water supply.

“We have not received water from the tap for the last four months. We are dependent on water from the municipal corporation tankers. Also, sometimes we have to call the tankers by paying them,” a resident said.

Residents complained that despite complaining to civic body authorities, there is no relief. “We get the same response from Municipal Corporation officials that water will be available in a few days. When people complain to the local corporator about the water problem and ask for alternate arrangements, the response we get from the public representatives is that if there is no water, then get the connection disconnected,” they alleged.

Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan said that the supply of water was being ensured through tankers.
“Last year, the average rainfall in the Gwalior district was less, as a result of which there is less water in the reservoir. So, it is important to use water wisely, otherwise the water scarcity may deepen further in July. All efforts are being made to conserve water. Water is being supplied through tankers to the colonies suffering from shortages,” the Collector said while speaking to ANI.
She further added, “A proposal of Rs 19 crore has been sent to the state government for a plan to lift water from Kaketo and Pehsari Dam. If it gets approval, then it will help us to make water available.”

Madhya Pradesh: One Injured As Historic Hakganj Baranda Gate Collapses In Damoh

May 19, 2024, 6:04 pm

A labourer was seriously injured following the collapse of the historic Hakganj Baranda Gate in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, an official said.

Built in 1876 during British administration, the gate collapsed late on Saturday night in the midst of building going on nearby.

As stated by Damoh SP Shrut Kirti Somvanshi, the injured laborer was sent right away to the district hospital.

A JCB machine and its operator were caught in the falling rubble while working on building projects, according to Niket Chourasia, the Deputy Collector of Damoh. Luckily, four additional employees were able to flee with very minor wounds. The SDRF and local police carried out rescue operations until 4 AM, ending only after it was determined that no more people were trapped.

The gate collapsed close to a private construction site. It is a landmark in the heavily populated Hakganj neighborhood and has archaeological value.
The collapse is thought to have been caused by incompetence in the excavation work that was being done to build a basement on Swapnil Sonu Bajaj’s property, according to Kapil Soni, the councilor for the area.
He further emphasized that the catastrophe might have been avoided if city officials had acted sooner.

The private construction project infuriated the locals, who also accused the municipal government of failing to address their past complaints.
In addition to injuring a worker, the incident caused community anguish and raised questions about local construction safety laws because it resulted in the loss of an important historical monument.

Madhya Pradesh: Woman Kills Herself After Husband Spends Night With Other Wife

May 19, 2024, 1:20 pm

In Patan, Jabalpur, a man went to sleep with his other wife and children, and one of his two wives committed suicide.

The event happened at the district’s Patan police station’s Chandrabhan Piparia village. Shashi Yadav, 40, has been identified as the deceased.

According to Patan police, Rooplal Yadav, a resident of Chandrabhan Piparia village, is married to Kalpana Yadav. He shares a home with his sister-in-law Shashi Yadav, who also resided with him as his wife.

According to the authorities, Rooplal Yadav left for the other room when Shashi Yadav urged her to go sleep with Kalpana and her kids. Shashi Yadav was later discovered hanging in her room in the morning.

Investigations are underway, and a case has been filed. After the investigations are over, everything will be clear, according to Patan police.

MP: Jabalpur Man Kills Pregnant Wife

May 6, 2024, 8:29 pm

A man purportedly murdered his pregnant wife due to his extramarital affair under the jurisdiction of Madhotal police station in Jabalpur on Saturday night, Police reported. Initially, the accused, identified as Shubham Choudhary, attempted to deceive the police by portraying the incident as a robbery while en route to his wife’s residence. However, upon investigation, the police discovered that Shubham, accompanied by three associates, was responsible for his wife’s death.

Madhotal police station in-charge Vipin Tamrakar said, “Following the incident, Shubham has filed a complaint. But during investigation, we got to know that he was having an affair for the last 10 years and because of this he wants to get rid of his wife and committed the crime.”

“During investigation, we found contradictions in Shubham Choudhary’s statement after which, family circumstances, and his call history details were scrutinized and we got to know about his relations with the woman. Later, during interrogation he confessed his crime,” he added.

The accused, Shubham, fabricated a narrative claiming that after visiting a nearby shrine, he, his wife, and their 1.5-year-old child were traveling to her maternal home on Saturday in a car. He alleged that three assailants on two motorcycles began hurling stones at them. As a result, he purportedly lost consciousness after being struck by a stone. Subsequently, the accused attempted to snatch the pregnant woman’s ‘mangalsutra’, but when she resisted, they reportedly strangled her in front of her 1.5-year-old child before fleeing the scene.

MP High Court Raises Concerns Over Exploitation Of Women Remarrying Without Divorce

May 5, 2024, 4:20 pm

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently expressed dismay over the exploitation of women who remarry without obtaining a divorce. The court highlighted the “legal loopholes” that hinder a woman who remarries without divorcing her previous husband from seeking maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice Prem Narayan Singh, presiding over the high court bench, remarked that despite the provision’s aim to promote social justice, it falls short in preventing the exploitation it aims to address.

“This Court finds it unfortunate that many women, specially those belonging to the poorer strata of society, are routinely exploited in this manner, and that legal loopholes allow the offending parties to slip away unscathed and unquestioned,” the court stated.

Congress Leader Kunal Choudhary Slams BJP as ‘Farzi Party’ in Madhya Pradesh

April 27, 2024, 6:29 pm

On Saturday, Kunal Choudhary, a former Congress MLA, harshly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and referred to it as a Farzi (fake) party.

Choudhary Addressed the Media at the Congress Office in Bhopal, “I would say that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a fake party. In 2014, they (BJP) made fake promises like two crore jobs, bringing black money, depositing Rs 15 lakh in people’s bank accounts, reducing LPG cylinders to Rs 200, reducing petrol and diesel prices at Rs a liter, and doubling the income of farmers. These were the fake promises of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Fake promises of a fake party” he stated.

In the 2023 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allegedly made misleading promises, including increasing the MSP of wheat to Rs 2700 per quintal, raising the monthly payment of the Ladli Bahan Yojana to Rs 3000, selling LPG cylinders at Rs 450, creating job opportunities for youth, and constructing houses under the Awas Yojana. The Congress leader asserted that various sectors were deceived by these false assurances.

He continued, “Today the result of it (fake promises) is that the feelings of women towards them (BJP) have ended. In Madhya Pradesh, More than 11 percent of women reduced their votes to make the fake party sit at home.”

Furthermore, he criticized the Saffron Party’s newly formed joining committee as fraudulent and launched further criticism against the party.

“They (BJP) have also formed a fake joining team. If 200 people join the saffron party, then it will announce that 5000 people have taken the membership,” Choudhary stated.

Regarding Union Minister Amit Shah’s assertion about replacing a minister from a region with low voter turnout, Choudhary humorously suggested that the home minister might consider replacing State Health Minister Rajendra Shukla and Deputy Chief Minister Rewa. This region experienced an 11% decline in voter turnout compared to the previous 2019 local elections.

“Yesterday I was watching Amit Shah’s statement, he said that where the voting percentage is less, the minister of that area will be changed. So then I calculated, first Rajendra Shukla will be removed. Yesterday, voting took place in Rewa, and about 49 percent was recorded which was 60 percent during the previous poll. I challenge Amit Shah if you have made this promise, then remove ministers Rajendra Shukla, Prahlad Patel, Rakesh Singh, Uday Pratap Singh, Sampatiya Uikey, Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, Dilip Jaiswal, Lakhan Patel, Narendra Shivaji Patel, Pratima Bagri, Dilip Ahirwar, and Radha Singh. The list of these ministers has revealed that there is a downfall in voter turnout reported in their areas. What I said is that it is a fake party, fake members, fake joining committee, and fake promises.”

Death toll rises to 2 in Jabalpur blast ; NSG begins investigation

April 27, 2024, 3:11 pm

National Security Guard (NSG) team has commenced an investigation into the Jabalpur blast incident, which resulted in fatalities, as confirmed by a police official on Saturday.

The explosion occurred in a scrapyard near the Khajri Khiriya bypass, falling under the jurisdiction of the Adhartal police station in Jabalpur district, around 12 pm on Thursday, April 25. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police and fire tenders rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire.

Subsequently, on Friday, the district administration demolished the illegal constructions of the scrapyard owner, situated in Anand Nagar in the city.

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sonakshi Saxena informed ANI, “A team from NSG has arrived to investigate the blast incident that occurred here on April 25. They are examining the incident with their expertise to determine the cause and nature of the explosion. The police team is collaborating with the NSG team, and further action will be taken based on the facts and findings from the investigation.”

As of now, two individuals have been confirmed dead in the blast, and an FIR has been lodged against the person in charge, namely the owner of the scrapyard, Shamim Rza. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, added the officer.

Earlier on Friday, ASP Sonali Dubey informed reporters, “The police are probing the blast that occurred on April 25 in Jabalpur. On April 26, encroachments related to the blast were removed in the city, and further details can be provided by the revenue department… This is a significant investigation. We need to ascertain the reasons behind this incident and take measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.”

6 year old boy, fell in open borewell and dies in MP

April 14, 2024, 7:52 pm

The 6-year-old boy died away on Sunday following a 45-hour rescue attempt after falling into an open borewell in an agricultural field on Friday in Manika village, near the Janeh police station in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. Rescue team retrieved the child, but they were unable to save his life.

According to Additional SP Vivek Lal Singh, ” NDRF, police, local team, people and local administration worked hard for around 45 hours. The team worked continuously for 45 hours with all the precautions and safety measures but we couldn’t save his life.”

Speaking to ANI a day earlier, Additional SP, Rewa, Anil Sonkar stated, “This borewell in which the six-year-old boy fell is 6 cm in diameter. The child fell into the borewell while playing. The locals informed the police, after which the rescue team reached the spot and launched an operation to bring him out.” In order to rescue the six-year-old youngster who was trapped securely, he had also advised that a parallel hole was being dug.

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla had also visited the site and said, “We hope to successfully rescue the child… The NDRF team has reached halfway… They are trying their best. The administration is monitoring this rescue operation… As told by the NDRF team, it will take 2 to 4 hours more.”

IMD Alerts Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, MP, and Rajasthan for Rainfall and Thunderstorms

April 14, 2024, 7:39 pm

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about a current spell of rainfall accompanied by moderate thunderstorms expected across regions including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on April 14th.

According to the weather department on the social media platform X, it was forecasted that thunderstorms, accompanied by light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30-50 Km/h, are expected to affect isolated areas, including Delhi, NCR (Bahadurgarh, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Manesar), and Meham, and their adjoining regions.

The weather department tweeted, “Ongoing rainfall spell with moderate thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail over Northwest India is likely to continue during next 48 hours and abate thereafter.”

Ongoing rainfall spell with moderate thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds & hail over Northwest India likely to continue during next 48 hours and abate thereafter. pic.twitter.com/PdNUE3ONPg

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 14, 2024

The IMD additionally forecasted isolated hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on April 14th and 15th.

In another tweet, the IMD mentioned the likelihood of hailstorms occurring at isolated locations in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on April 16th.

According to the IMD, an intense western disturbance, manifested as a cyclonic circulation, is situated over northeast Iran, accompanied by an embedded trough in the middle and upper tropospheric westerlies, extending approximately along Long. 55°E to the north of Lat. 26°N. This disturbance has induced a low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan.

A cyclonic circulation is present over northeast Rajasthan, along with an east-west trough extending from this circulation to Gangetic West Bengal across south Uttar Pradesh, south Bihar, and north Jharkhand in the lower tropospheric levels. Additionally, there is a likelihood of high moisture feeding from the Arabian Sea into Northwest India on April 14th and 15th, as per the IMD.

IMD reported that a new Western disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India on April 18. Under the influence of these weather systems, widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-BaltistanMuzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 14 and 15, 2024. Moreover, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is expected over West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh on April 14 and 15, 2024.

The IMD predicts that isolated hailstorms are highly likely over Jammu Division, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 14th and 15th, as well as over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh on April 14th, 2024.

Isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is highly probable over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-GilgitBaltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh on April 14th and 15th, 2024. Furthermore, strong surface winds (30-40 kmph) are expected to prevail over Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh on April 16th and 17th, 2024.

In the previous month, the IMD issued a hailstorm alert and predicted the possibility of rainfall in isolated areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Madhya Pradesh: Rangpanchami Ger celebrated in Indore, CM Mohan Yadav Joins Festivities

March 30, 2024, 2:43 pm

The customary festival of Rangpanchami Ger was observed in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participating in the festivities on Saturday.

The Rangpanchami Ger festival, occurring on the fifth day following Holi, sees people applying colors and gulal on one another. They also utilize water tankers to spray gulal and colors, celebrating the occasion with immense fervor and grandeur.

As per reports, this is a 75-year-old custom in the city. Previously, individuals would ride bullock carts through the Rajwada area, spreading colors as they traversed the city. Nowadays, the use of water tankers and motor pumps to sprinkle colors has become more prevalent.

The ‘Ger’ yatra commenced from the Nursing Market areas of old city Indore, proceeding towards the Rajwada area. Thousands of individuals joined the procession, walking alongside the ‘Ger’ throughout the journey. The large crowd gathered at Rajwada also partook in the festivities, getting soaked in colors. People were observed carrying packets of colors and color sprinklers in their hands.

This year, CM Mohan Yadav also took part in the Ger procession, which commenced from the Nursing market area.

“It is a years-old tradition of Indore and over 75 years have been passed to organise ‘Ger’ on the occasion of Rangpanachami. Today, I am happy that I am participating in this Ger. I extend my greetings to everyone on the occasion,” CM told reporters here.

Meanwhile, the Indore district administration has ensured comprehensive security arrangements for the festival and deployed an ample number of police personnel to oversee its smooth conduct. Additionally, police forces from neighboring areas have also been summoned to assist during the occasion.

The police and district administration have established a temporary control room at Rajwada, where the entire area is being monitored via CCTV cameras and drones.

Earlier today, CM Yadav conveyed his greetings to all the citizens of the state on the occasion of Rangpanchami.

CM Yadav told ANI, “This festival of colours will bring good fortune to your life. I extend my greetings to all of you on behalf of the MP government”.

MP: BJP’s Vivek Bunty Sahu Files Nomination for Chhindwara LS Seat

March 27, 2024, 10:46 pm

BJP leader Vivek Bunty Sahu submitted his nomination papers for the Chhindwara parliamentary constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP state president VD Sharma, along with state cabinet ministers Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Patel, were also in attendance during the event.

Following the nomination, CM Mohan Yadav addressed the media, expressing confidence that the BJP was poised to secure victory in all 29 parliamentary constituencies in the state.

“We have resolved to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state. in the 2019 elections, we fell short by just one seat as we lost Chhindwara. However, the BJP, this time, go past 400 seats across the country and will bag all 29 in Madhya Pradesh. We have to make Congress nau-do-gyarah (disappear) from here,” CM Yadav said.

Earlier in the day, the chief minister expressed optimism about securing victory in the Chhindwara parliamentary seat, noting that the Congress stronghold has embraced ‘Modimay’ (enamoured of PM Modi).

“Today’s the last day to tender the nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. I am travelling to Chhindwara, Balaghat and Jabalpur. I hope the BJP will win handsomely in these regions. During my visits to Chhindwara, I have sensed the public mood. It has become ‘Modimay’,” he said.

Chhindwara stands as the lone constituency in the state where the Congress secured a win in the previous Lok Sabha elections. Former chief minister Kamal Nath’s son, Nakul Nath, emerged victorious in this constituency.

The Congress has repeated him from the seat this year.

Nakul Nath submitted his nomination papers for the Chhindwara constituency in the presence of his father, Kamal Nath.

After filing his nomination, Nakul Nath told ANI, “I have full faith that the people of Chhindwara will once again shower their love and blessings on me again.”

Kamal Nath also expressed his unwavering trust in the people of Chhindwara, emphasizing that his connection with them goes beyond politics.

“I have full faith that the people of Chhindwara will yet again stand with the truth. My ties with the people of Chhindwara are more familial than political,” Kamal Nath said.

Chhindwara, along with five other parliamentary constituencies in the state—Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, and Balaghat—will go to the polls in the first phase of the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

MP: Police Adopts ‘Lottery System’ for Constable Recruitment

March 2, 2024, 4:53 pm

Police department authorities in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh conducted a ‘lottery’ to assign recently recruited constables to different police stations throughout the region, which is an excellent initiative to showcase transparency.

A total of 57 police officers—41 men and 16 women—were assigned to various police stations on Friday.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Sanghi told ANI, “We had 57 newly recruited constables, including males and females, from different Police Training Academies in our district to be posted in different police stations according to the vacancies. The constables were called to the police control room in the district, and they picked slips of police stations on their own.”

“The initiative has been taken to give them (constables) a message that postings have been done transparently and not based on any kind of recommendations. They were also advised that if they perform better in the future, they will get better postings,” he added.

The police constables appeared pleased with their postings and praised SP Sanghi’s efforts.

“A unique and commendable initiative was taken by the SP. Usually, people put in jack and recommendations for posting in police stations, but the Superintendent of Police did not do so. Without any prior approval and without discrimination, a token slip was made, and maintaining transparency from everyone, one slip each was issued, according to which the police station was allotted to us,” the constables said.

“We have taken out our slips and posted ourselves in the police station. We all are very happy,” they said.

They went on to say that the entire nation, not just Madhya Pradesh, ought to adopt this ‘lottery system’ kind of initiative.

PM Modi Unveils Rs 7500 Cr Projects in Jhabua, MP

February 11, 2024, 1:57 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the groundwork for different developmental projects totaling Rs 7,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua on Sunday.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his cabinet ministers.
The projects will benefit the region’s considerable indigenous population, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

“Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple initiatives that will benefit the significant tribal population of the region. Prime Minister will disburse monthly instalments of Aahar Anudan under Aahar Anudan Yojna to about two lakh women beneficiaries. Under this scheme, Rs 1,500 per month is provided for nutritious food to women of various especially backward tribes of Madhya Pradesh,” the PMO said in a statement.

Prime Minister Modi will also give 1.75 lakh Adhikar Abhilekh (records of rights) to SVAMITVA Scheme participants. “This will provide documentary evidence to people for the right to their land,” the PMO stated earlier.
He would also give Rs 55.90 crore to 559 villages through the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana and lay the groundwork for the ‘CM Rise School’ in Jhabua.

“The school will integrate technology to provide modern facilities like smart classes, e-Library etc to students,” PMO said.

The Prime Minister will also lay the groundwork for a number of projects aimed at improving water supply and drinking water provision in Madhya Pradesh.
According to the PMO, the projects for which the foundation stone will be laid include the ‘Talavada Project,’ which is a drinking water supply scheme for over a thousand villages in Dhar and Ratlam, and 14 urban water supply schemes under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, which will benefit over 50,000 urban households across multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh.

IMD issues red alert for cold wave to persist in North India till Jan 27; More than 150 flights delayed

January 24, 2024, 9:56 am

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the persistence of very dense fog conditions across North India for the next four days. The IMD anticipates severe cold day conditions to prevail over the region for the next two days, gradually diminishing in intensity thereafter. Additionally, the weather agency notes the likelihood of light rainfall or snowfall in the Western Himalayan Region from January 25 to 28. The IMD warns of dense to very dense fog conditions likely to persist in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh until January 27. Delhi is also expected to experience dense fog conditions until January 27.

Moreover in the early hours of Wednesday, some parts of Delhi and its neighboring areas in the National Capital Region has experienced light rainfall amidst prevailing cold wave conditions. The cold wave has affected various places in North India, causing disruptions in air travel. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport witnessed delays of more than 150 flights due to dense fog and Republic Day-related restrictions on Tuesday.

Isolated pockets in Bihar may witness dense to very dense fog conditions until January 25, with dense fog expected in subsequent days. Additionally, dense fog is likely in the morning hours in isolated pockets in Madhya Pradesh until January 26, and in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura until January 25.

The IMD further predicts the continuation of cold day conditions in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on January 24, extending to some areas on January 25, with isolated pockets experiencing cold day conditions until January 27. Similar conditions are anticipated in isolated pockets in West Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan on January 24.

Madhya Pradesh govt announces all govt offices to remain close on Jan 22 till 2:30 pm

January 19, 2024, 1:46 pm

The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a notification declaring the closure of all government offices until 2:30 pm on January 22 in observance of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The official notice released on Thursday stated, “The state government hereby declares a half-day holiday in all government offices on January 22, 2024 (Monday) till 02.30 pm on the occasion of Pran Pratishtha program of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.”

Earlier today, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav initiated the departure of trucks carrying 5 Lakh Laddus as prasad from Baba Mahakal city, Ujjain, to Ayodhya for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir. The Chief Minister flagged off the trucks from Manas Bhawan in the state capital, Bhopal, on Friday. The Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, responding to CM Yadav’s call, prepared 5 lakh laddus and packaged them for dispatch to Ayodhya on the consecration ceremony day, January 22.

In an official statement, the Chief Minister’s office mentioned, “CM Yadav flagged off the prasad rath of 5 lakh laddus being sent by the Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, Ujjain to Ayodhya on the occasion of the consecration of Lord Ram. The CM showed the flag at Manas Bhawan in the state capital Bhopal.”

Simultaneously, the idol of Lord Ram Lalla was ceremoniously placed within the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. Covered with a veil, the initial photograph of the idol was unveiled during the placement ceremony. The idol, carved by renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, stands at 51 inches tall and weighs 1.5 tonnes. It depicts Lord Ram as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus crafted from the same stone.

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony is scheduled for January 22 in Ayodhya, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducting rituals to mark the occasion. Lakshmikant Dixit and a team of priests will lead the main rituals, and the ceremony will witness the participation of various celebrities and notable personalities.

Twenty eight ministers take oath in MP

December 26, 2023, 12:11 am

A total of 28 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including party heavyweights Kailash Vijayvargiya, Vishwas Sarang and Prahlad Patel, took oath as ministers in the Madhya Pradesh government as part of the cabinet expansion on Monday.

Meanwhile, 18 leaders, including Pradumna Singh Tomar, Tulsi Silavat, Edal Singh Kasana, Narayan Singh Kushwaha, Vijay Shah, Rakesh Singh, Prahlad Patel, Kailash Vijayvargiya, Karan Singh Verma, Property Uike, Uday Pratap Singh, Nirmala Bhuria, Vishwas Sarang, Govind Singh Rajput, Inder Singh Parmar, Nagar Singh Chauhan, Chaitanya Kashyap and Rakesh Shukla took oath as cabinet ministers.
Six leaders were inducted as Ministers of State (Independent Charge) namely Krishna Gaur, Dharmendra Lodhi, Dilip Jaiswal, Gautam Tetwal, Lekhan Patel and Narayan Pawar.
Moreover, Radha Singh, Dilip Ahirwar, Pratima Bagri, and Narendra Shivaji Patel took oath as state Ministers.

On December 13, the era of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan came to an end as BJP MLA Mohan Yadav took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda took the oath as deputy CMs, while former Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will be the Assembly Speaker.
Madhya Pradesh went to poll for 230 assembly seats in a single phase on November 17 and the counting of votes was done on December 3. The BJP secured a victory in the recent assembly elections, winning 163 of the 230 seats.

Congress Will Reverse Madhya Pradesh’s Development Journey says PM Modi

November 9, 2023, 5:55 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his criticism of the Congress during a rally in Madhya Pradesh, asserting that the party, if elected, would “reverse the development journey” in the state. Drawing a parallel with a vehicle’s reverse gear that moves backward, PM Modi accused the Congress of being adept at reversing progress. He cautioned against falling for Congress’ grand promises, suggesting that they often conceal unfavorable intentions.

In Satna, PM Modi emphasized that Congress couldn’t ensure development and bluntly stated, “Congress aayi, tabahi laayi (Congress came, brought with it destruction).” He asserted that the party lacked a concrete roadmap for Madhya Pradesh’s development, highlighting the skepticism among the state’s youth regarding Congress’ ability to deliver progress.

PM Modi’s recent rallies have significantly boosted the BJP’s campaign in Madhya Pradesh, where the assembly polls are scheduled for November 17. In contrast, the Congress is actively working to challenge the BJP’s hold on the state. The vote count for Madhya Pradesh and four other states is slated for December 3. The Prime Minister urged voters to repose faith in the BJP, portraying Congress as a party with a reverse gear and questionable commitments to development.

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan transferred Rs 207 crores to 4.60 lakh students to buy bicycles

August 18, 2023, 10:07 am

On 17 August, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan transferred Rs 207 crore to the bank accounts of almost 4.60 lakh students for purchasing bicycles.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also performed the bhoomi pujan of the CM Rise Government Mahatma Gandhi Higher Secondary School building which is to be constructed at Rs 81.12 crore at BHEL (Barkheda) Bhopal.

While addressing the program, CM Chouhan said, “The children of poor, lower middle class and middle-class families must have access to quality education and the best schools in the country. They have talent and immense capabilities and therefore must get opportunities for good education in their vicinity. With this objective, the state government conceptualised the CM Rise School.”

The state government of Madhya Pradesh also ensured that all efforts will be made for the implementation of the new education policy introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will always help the students to continue with their studies.

“Good education is the cornerstone of life. There was a time when there were no buildings for schools. Our government has ensured better schooling facilities. As a result of this, buildings of primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary schools have been constructed. The CM Rise School was planned in consultation with subject experts and educationists,” the CM further said.

Chouhan said, “The state government has made arrangements to provide mid-day meals to students, bicycles for boys and girls, laptops on securing 75 percent marks in class 12. Today, the amount has been transferred to the bank accounts of 4.60 lakh students for cycles at the rate of Rs 4500 a student. With this amount, students can buy a cycle of their choice. This initiative will enable children to go to school easier and give them more time to study. In this sequence, the students securing first position in class 12 exam in their respective schools will be given e-scooty on August 23.”

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to former state minister Ramdayal Ahirwar in Chhatarpur

August 14, 2023, 4:23 pm

On Monday morning, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute and attended the last rite of former state home minister and water resource minister Ramdayal Ahirwar in Maharajpur, Chhatarpur district.

CM Chouhan attended the last rites along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president V D Sharma and offered florals to the mortal remains of the former minister.

CM Chouhan said, “Late Ramdayal Ahirwar ji was a popular leader and a dedicated public servant. He was such a worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who had dedicated himself since childhood to expand the work of the party.”

“He was a volunteer of the Sangh and a social worker. He did many remarkable works in the field of education. He was so popular that he had been an MLA six times. It was said about him that he was a permanent MLA,” Chouhan said.

He added, “When Maharajpur was a reserved seat for the Scheduled Castes, so he was an MLA from here for 5 times, later the party made him contest elections from Chandala constituency, and from there to he secured victory. As an MLA, he served the public with full devotion…I remember when I had come in 2008, he had made many demands for the development of Maharajpur, which we had accepted. He was a minister, he showed his administrative efficiency by being on the post of Minister of State for Home and Water Resources. He was our companion who was simple, gentle and who served everyone.”

“I and the State President have come today to pay homage. I pray to the almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to his family to bear the sorrow,” he added.
CM Chouhan also said that in memory of the former minister, he would execute some work after discussing it with workers and family members in Maharajpur, which will keep his memory alive.

Reportedly, MLA Ahirwar was ill for the last several days. He passed away at his home in Vishwanath colony in Chhatarpur district on Sunday.

Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple soared with devotees on sixth ‘Shravan Somvar’

August 14, 2023, 11:13 am

On the occasion of the sixth ‘Shravan Somvar’, a large number of devotees swarmed Mahakaleshwar temple situated in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh to offer prayers.

The devotees lined up in the early morning to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at the temple and also showed up at a special ‘Bhasma Aarti’ of Baba Mahakal performed here on the occasion. ‘Bhasma aarti’ (offering with ashes) is a very special ritual here. It is performed during the ‘Brahma Muhurta’ around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning.

‘Sawan’, which is also known as ‘Shravan’ is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered as one of the holiest months for Hindus. During this period, every Monday is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

According to Hindu religious beliefs, Shravan month is believed to be the favourite month of Lord Shiva. It is believed that by worshipping Lord Shiva in this month, one gets immediate relief from their troubles. This year Shravan month will last 59 days, which started on July 4 and will go on till August 31.

Heavy rain expected in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, says IMD

July 18, 2023, 11:59 am

On Tuesday, the meteorological authority predicted heavy rain in various districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Speaking with news agency, IMD Bhopal Meteorologist, SN Sahu said, “Madhya Pradesh has recorded 336.5 mm rainfall till yesterday which is 16 per cent more. And in the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall at some districts in Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain division.”

Some districts where heavy rainfall is likely to occur on Tuesday include Rajgarh, Sehore, Raisen, Bhopal, Vidisha, Agar Malwa, Dewas, Indore, Jhabua, Dhar, Khandwa and Khargone, he added.

Sahu stated that Narmadapuram district had the most rainfall in the last 24 hours, with 77 mm, Raisen 56 mm, Ujjain 42 mm, and Mandla 36 mm. The met office reported very heavy rainfall in Narmadapuram and Raisen districts in the previous 24 hours until 08:30 AM IST today. Heavy rainfall was observed in the districts of Ratlam, Vidisha, Dewas, Narsinghpur, Shahdol, and Dindori.

MP: Ropeway car gets stuck midway due to storm; 6 rescued

June 4, 2023, 5:09 pm

On Saturday, an accident was averted on evening near Mata Tekri temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas after a cable car with 6 tourists got stuck on the ropeway.

Deputy Superintendent of Police in Dewas, Vivek Singh Chauhan, said the cable of the ropeway came out from the pulley due to the storm. The people stuck on the ropeway were finally rescued successfully after an hour-long effort.

“Due to the rain, the ropeway workers had to face a lot of trouble even in the rescue process,” said the police official.

‘Congress will win 150 seats in Madhya Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi

May 29, 2023, 5:55 pm

Weeks after the Congress party’s landslide victory in Karnataka, former MP Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence for the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh and said that the party would win 150 seats there.

He made the remarks after a meeting with party national president Mallikarjun Kharge and other party leaders. Speaking to the media persons, Rahul Gandhi said, “We had a very detailed meeting right now. Our internal assessment says that since we got 136 seats in Karnataka, we are now going to get 150 seats in Madhya Pradesh. What we did in Karnataka, we will repeat in MP”.

Meeting was chaired by party president Mallikaarjun Kharge along with him, party general secretary KC Venugopal, MP state chief Digvijay Singh, and former CM Kamal Nath were also present in the meeting.

MP becomes first state in country to provide free air travel to pilgrims

May 21, 2023, 2:26 pm

According to an official statement, Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in India to organize government-funded air travel for pilgrimage purposes under the Mukhya Mantri Teerth-Darshan Yojana. On Sunday, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the journey of 32 senior citizens who were flying from Bhopal to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as part of the ‘Mukhya Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana’. The statement further mentioned that the scheme has already facilitated 782,000 elderly individuals to undertake pilgrimages through 782 special trains.

Chief Minister Chouhan prepared an effective action plan for the month of May to July to make the benefits of Mukhya Mantri Tirth-Darshan Yojana by air easily available to the elders of the state, which will be launched on May 21 from Bhopal to Prayagraj.

In the same sequence, on May 23 pilgrims of Agar-Malwa district will leave from Indore airport for Shirdi. While on May 25, pilgrims of Betul district will leave from Bhopal airport via Agra airport for Mathura-Vrindavan. On May 26, pilgrims of Dewas will leave from Indore airport for Shirdi, and on June 3 pilgrims of Khandwa from Indore airport via Kolkata for Gangasagar.A help centre has been set up at the airport for the convenience of the passengers.