Bhopal

Raja’s last video surfaces, seen trekking just hours before murder in Meghalaya

In a sensational Raja Raghuwanshi murder case, a new video came in to light on Monday showcasing victim Raja Raghuvanshi trekking alongside prime accused his wife Sonam at the famous Double Decker Bridge in Shillong. The video has reportedly been recorded just hours before Raja’s death. Sonam was already arrested along with four others for allegedly killing her husband Raja while the couple was honeymooning in the picturesque north-eastern state of Meghalaya. It is being reported that an unidentified ..

Police bust thieves’ gang, recover vehicles worth Rs 7.5 lakh

A joint operation by Koh-e-Fiza and Shahjahanabad Police led to the arrest of seven notorious vehicle thieves involved in a sophisticated theft and dismantling racket in Bhopal. The police recovered eight stolen vehicles and parts of three dismantled vehicles, collectively valued at approximately Rs 7.5 lakh. The operation was initiated following a complaint lodged by Sanjana Verma on May 21, at Koh-e-Fiza Police Station. She reported that her scooter (MP04 ZQ-8345, 125cc) was stolen from the parking ..

CM transfers over Rs 1,551.44 cr to Ladli Bahnas

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday disbursed the June instalment of the ‘Ladli Bahna Yojana’ from Belkheda of Bargi Assembly in Jabalpur district. Over Rs 1,551.44 crore was transferred directly to the bank accounts of more than 1.27 crore women beneficiaries across the state. This was the 25th instalment under the government’s flagship scheme. Apart from that, the Chief Minister transferred over Rs 341 crore to pension holders’ accounts during the event. He also announced the establishment of ..

Three months into marriage, woman hangs self over family dispute

A 24-year-old newlywed woman, Farha Khan, allegedly took her own life by hanging at her home in Rajiv Nagar, under the MP Nagar police station area, on Monday morning around 6 AM. The incident followed a heated dispute with her husband, Aamir Khan, over her younger brother’s interactions with Aamir’s niece on Instagram. Farha, who was two months pregnant, was found unconscious and rushed to JP Hospital, where she was declared dead. Farha, married to Aamir Khan since March 2025, lived close to her ..

Balaghat Naxal Encounter: Four Maoists killed in fierce clash with Hawk Force

  Staff Reporter Madhya Pradesh :  Police’s Hawk Force, in a joint operation, neutralised four Maoists, including three women, in a fierce encounter in the dense forests of Pachama Dadar near Bithli police outpost, under Roopjhar..

NIA raids Bhopal, Jhalawar to foil Hizb-ut-Tahrir’s terror plot

  Staff Reporter :  On Saturday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted simultaneous raids at three locations in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and two in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, targeting the banned radical organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir (Hu..

Monsoon set to arrive in Madhya Pradesh in a day or two!

  Staff Reporter :  After a long wait, the monsoon is finally set to make its debut in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon is expected to enter the State on June 15 and 16. Even before its official arriva..

State Congress chief Patwari hails moong procurement at MSP as farmers’ victory

  Staff Reporter Madhya Pradesh : Congress Committee President Jitu Patwari has lauded the State Government’s decision to procure moong at Minimum Support Price (MSP) as a triumph of farmers’ unity and awareness. Congratula..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates BJP’s three-day training camp at Pachmarhi

  Staff Reporter :  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated a three-day training camp organised by the Madhya Pradesh BJP for its public representatives and functionaries at the hill station of Pachmarhi in Narmadapuram distri..

State shines in NEET UG 2025: Utkarsh Awadhiya secures AIR-2

  Staff Reporter : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the highly anticipated results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 on Saturday, bringing jubilation and relief to lakhs of aspiring medical students..

State inks MoU with French on strengthening cultural bonds

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : In a significant step towards deepening international cultural ties, Madhya Pradesh has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with the French Embassy and Alliance Française de..

MP grapples with heatwave amidst scattered rains

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing an unusual weather pattern, characterised by contrasting conditions. While intense heat continues to scorch some regions, others are receiving welcome relief from sporadic rainfall..

Bribe: BDA Assistant Town Planner in Lokayukta net

  Staff Reporter :  In a decisive move against corruption, the Bhopal Lokayukta division apprehended Shahabuddin Siddiqui, Assistant Town Planner at the Bhopal Development Authority (BDA), for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The trap operat..

Raja Raghuvanshi’s ‘Pinddaan’ performed in Ujjain

   Staff Reporter : The Shillong Police are intensifying their interrogation of Sonam Raghuvanshi and four other accused Raj Kushwaha, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi in the brutal murder of Indore-based businessman..

Air India plane Authorities target marriage gardens near airport to enhance

  Staff Reporter : Authorities target marriage gardens near airport to enhance aviation safety  On Friday, the Bhopal district administration, working alongside the Airport Authority of India and Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC)..

Two from MP among victims Air India plane crash

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : Indore’s Harpreet and a MBBS student from Gwalior, were among the deceased in the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash which claimed over 200 lives after it crashed into a hostel near Sardar V..

Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch busts fake Facebook ID racket in Alwar, Rajasthan

In a major crackdown on cyber crime, the Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch has taken legal action against two members of a gang operating from Alwar, Rajasthan, who created a fake Facebook profile using the name and photograph of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), Bhopal. The operation was conducted under the directives of Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra, Additional Police Commissioner Pankaj Srivastava, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Shraddha Tiwari...

Thief with 75 prior cases held, Rs 8.5 lakh jewellery recovered

The Habibganj Police Station team arrested two habitual thieves, including one with a staggering 75 prior theft cases, recovering gold and silver jewellery worth approximately Rs 8.5 lakh. The operation, conducted using extensive CCTV footage and technical evidence, targeted suspects involved in multiple thefts in the Habibganj and TT Nagar areas. The case began on June 3, when Tara Kujur, a 56-year-old resident of Swapnil Homes, E-7 Ashoka Society, Habibganj, reported a burglary at her home. She ..

CM launches reference book ‘Vishwa Guru Ki Ore Badhte Kadam: Modiji’s Bharat @2047

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav launched the reference book titled “Vishwa Guru Ki Ore Badhte Kadam: Modiji’s Bharat @2047” at the State Secretariat in Bhopal on Tuesday. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Water Resources Minister Tulsi Silawat, and the book’s compiler, Unmeet Singh Narang. The book highlights India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, outlining the vision for a developed ..

BMC, students join hands for clean-up drive

Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is continuing its efforts to clean water bodies under the ongoing ‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’ (Water Ganga Conservation Campaign). As a part of this initiative, on Sunday, the Kaliyasot River near Amarnath Colony in Ward 80, Zone 18, underwent a thorough clean-up...

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 5.94 lakh saplings planted; 83,100 schools join Green Revolution

Just four days after its launch on World Environment Day, ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ 2.0 initiative has already made remarkable strides, with 5.94 lakh saplings planted across India and 83,100 schools actively participating in this nationwide environmental movement...

BMC’s unique initiative 200 tonnes of ‘Qurbani’ waste on ‘Eid’ transformed into feed for poultry, cats

Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) efficiently managed collection of approximately 200 tons of ‘Qurbani’ waste during Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) celebrations. The waste has been sent to a rendering plant at Adampur Cantonment, where it will be processed into feed pellets for poultry and cats...

INDORE COUPLE’s case Family seeks CBI probe in mysterious murder of Indore man in Shillong

body of Raja Raghuvanshi, a 29-year-old transporter from Indore, who was killed under mysterious circumstances while on his honeymoon in Shillong, was brought back to the city on Wednesday evening around 5 pm...

Theatrical journey continues: Day 8 at Act-O-Pedia-2 theatre workshop

Day eight of “Act-O-Pedia - 2” theatre workshop focused on fundamental aspects of theatre, film analysis, and practical exercises. Participants learned about theatre and the types of rasas (emotions) with accompanying expressions...

To honour his legacy Pachmarhi sanctuary renamed after Raja Bhabhut Singh

To honour his legacy Pachmarhi sanctuary renamed after Raja Bhabhut Singh..

Datia gets historic air connectivity boost Dr Narottam Mishra flags off first flight

Datia gets historic air connectivity boost..

MP schools embrace AI education in partnership with Microsoft

MP schools embrace AI education in partnership with Microsoft..

AIIMS, Bhopal warns public against rising cyber fraud; fake accounts targeting ED

AIIMS, Bhopal warns public against rising cyber fraud; fake accounts targeting ED..

Rahul Gandhi to launch ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ in Bhopal today

The Congress party has embarked on a mission to rejuvenate its organisational structure in Madhya Pradesh through the ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan,’ with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arriving in Bhopal on June 3 to kickstart the initiative. Aiming to strengthen the party at the grassroots level ahead of the 2028 State elections, the campaign will prioritise promoting dedicated workers while weeding out disloyal members, referred to as ‘fool chhap’ Congressis. Gandhi’s seven-hour visit ..

Missing couple case Raja’s body found in Shillong gorge, search for Sonam intensifies

The body discovered in a gorge near the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Shillong has been confirmed as that of Raja Raghuwanshi, a newlywed from Indore who went missing during his honeymoon. His brother identified the body, prompting search teams to intensify efforts to locate his wife, Sonam Raghuwanshi, in the surrounding areas. The search team, investigating the disappearance of Raja and Sonam, found a body in the gorge along the Double Decker Route. After identification by family members, ..

Srijan campaign educates on women’s legal rights, DALSA role

Under the Bhopal Police Commissionerate’s flagship ‘Srijan’ initiative aimed at women’s safety, awareness, and empowerment, an indoor class on women-related laws was held on Monday, attended by 79 participants, including 20 boys and 7 parents. The session began with a recap of the previous class. Resource person Arvind Kumar Singh, Advocate, DALSA (Defense Counsel-Deputy Chief Legal), explained that the Constitution grants equal rights to women and men under Articles 14 and 15, ensuring equality before ..

Healthy liver mission screens 2,191 on Day-1

On the first day of the Healthy Liver Mission, launched to screen for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), 2,191 individuals were examined. The campaign targets citizens above 30 years, measuring height, weight, and waist circumference to identify potential NAFLD cases, with data recorded for further medical evaluation. The initiative aims to raise awareness, promote early detection, treatment, and prevention of liver-related diseases. Field health workers conducted initial screenings, calculating ..

AIIMS’ team shows medical precision by conducting rare MRI on newborn’s brain

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully completing a challenging MRI procedure to investigate a brain-related problem in a newborn. The infant was referred to AIIMS Bhopal with suspected brain complications. As initial examinations did not confirm the issue, an MRI was deemed necessary. Given the extremely delicate condition of the newborn, the doctors in the MRI room immediately scheduled the examination. The loud noise and ..

Mock Drill conducted to test oxygen plants in Bhopal hospitals

A four-hour mock drill was conducted on June 1 to assess the functionality and oxygen purity of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants installed in government healthcare facilities across Bhopal. The exercise, supervised by institutional heads and executed by PSA plant technicians, evaluated oxygen flow and pressure at patient bedside outlets. The drill recorded oxygen pressure at 4.6 bar from PSA plants and 4.2 bar at bedside outlets. Additionally, the availability and functionality of emergency ..

Cinephiles pack Bharat Bhavan for screening of ‘The Blue Umbrella’

The Children’s Film Festival at Bharat Bhavan witnessed an overwhelming response on Sunday as cinephiles flocked to watch the screening of The Blue Umbrella. The 2005 Indian drama, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and based on Ruskin Bond’s 1980 novel of the same name, had the auditorium packed to capacity, forcing organizers to put up a ‘Housefull’ sign. Featuring Shreya Sharma and Pankaj Kapur in lead roles, The Blue Umbrella is set in a quaint village and revolves around a striking blue umbrella, a ..

Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan: Conserving traditional water sources for future generations

Water is the essence of life, forming the foundation of human existence, with 70% of the human body composed of it. It is the cornerstone of health, balanced development, cleanliness, prosperity, and progress. Present in oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds, water demands conscious efforts for its conservation to ensure the security of future generations. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh has been actively implementing the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan since March 30, ..

Man dies of heart attack after his 8-yr-old son stuck in lift in Bhopal

A 51-year-old man died of a heart attack in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal after his eight-year-old son was stuck in an elevator (lift) due to sudden power cut, an official said. The incident was reported in Jatkhedi locality under the jurisdiction of Misrod police station in the city on Monday night (May 26). The man who died was identified as Rishiraj Bhatnagar, he lived here on the third floor of an apartment in the locality with his wife and two sons. On the night of the incident, the man came ..

Neha Pachisia is new CSP of Katni

Neha Pachisia will be the new CSP of Katni. The outgoing CSP Khyati Mishra has been transferred to Amarpatan, Maihar district. The transfer list of 53 police officers has been released by the Police Headquarters Bhopal. According to the list released, CSP Katni Khyati Mishra will now serve in Amarpatan of Maihar district. Along with this, Akanksha Chaturvedi has been posted as SDOP Sleemanabad from Police Headquarters Bhopal. Neha Pachisia has been posted as CSP, Katni. Neha Pachisia was born in a ..

AICC chief questions inaction on Shah, Devda

Echoing State Congress leaders and workers’ sentiments, All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge has raised the issue of controversial statements recently made by State BJP leader Minister Vijay Shah and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda. Rebuking the ruling party in a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, “MP Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda insulted our brave army. MP Minister Vijay Shah made lewd comments on our brave Colonel, but has not been sacked to date.” During a gathering ..

New fraud case filed against coach Mohsin

Mohsin Khan, a shooting coach already imprisoned on charges of molestation and rape, now faces a fresh fraud case. A young man, Dhruv Mahajan, has accused Mohsin of cheating him of Rs 2.80 lakh under the pretext of procuring a rifle, bringing the total number of cases against him to four. According to Additional DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Dandotiya, Dhruv Mahajan, a former trainee at Mohsin’s Dream Olympic Shooting Academy in 2018, was lured with promises of excelling at the national level if he purchased ..

Finally, Manohar Dhakad nabbed for ‘obscene act’

Controversial leader Manohar Dhakad has been arrested by the police for performing obscene acts and dancing with a woman friend on the Delhi-Mumbai 8-lane expressway, on Sunday afternoon. The leader was filmed in a compromising act with a woman on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The video, which has since gone viral, has led to a social media storm and prompted swift action from police authorities. It is said that two videos of the politician recently went viral where the duo were seen in an inappropriate ..

Over 1,400 academic professionals to benefit from skill-based learning programmes

The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal, is conducting various training programmes for professors, principals, librarians, and laboratory technicians of the Higher Education Department. Director of NITTTR, Professor C C Tripathi, stated that these training programmes are significantly contributing to strengthening the State’s educational standards, a result of the Higher Education Department’s foresight. These programmes are not only enhancing the capacity ..

Madhya Pradesh braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms ahead of Nautapa

   Staff Reporter : Weather patterns in Madhya Pradesh have turned volatile, with intimidating storms and heavy rainfall occurring evenings for the past two to three days. This climatic shift, just before the onset of Nautapa (a nine-d..

Youth murdered, body found in dam; family alleges police inaction

  Arjun, alias Lalu Yadav Staff Reporter : A 23-year-old man with a criminal history was killed and his body was discovered in a dam approximately 30 kilometres from Bhopal, police said. The victim, Arjun, also known as Lalu Yadav, wen..

15-year-old girl raped, pregnant; accused on the run

  Staff Reporter : A 15-year-old girl from a slum in Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, was allegedly raped multiple times by a youth she met at a local event seven months ago, police said. The case came to light when the minor, found to be three months..

With folded hands, controversial minister Shah apologises again for remarks on Col Sofiya

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : Terming his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a ‘linguistic mistake’, Minister Vijay Shah sought forgiveness stating “I sincerely apologise to the entire Indian Army, siste..

Three youths killed, one injured in car crash on Indore-Bhopal Highway

  Staff Reporter : A devastating accident claimed the lives of three young men and left another critically injured when their car collided with a tree on the Indore-Bhopal Highway late Thursday night. The incident, reported under the Khaju..

Indore shooting academy coach arrested for sexual harassment of students

A shocking case has emerged from the Annapurna police station area in Indore, Madhya Pradesh’s economic capital, where Mohsin Khan, a coach at the Dream Olympic Shooting Academy, has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing female students. Following a complaint by a victim, the police registered a case under stringent sections and apprehended the accused. The victim, a resident of Malharganj, revealed that she had been training in rifle shooting at the academy from 2021 until November 2023. ..

Notorious criminal Raiesh Alias Golu Ansari arrested for brandishing sword

In a significant operation, the Tila Jamalpura Police in Bhopal arrested Raiesh alias Golu Ansari, a 22-year-old notorious criminal who had been absconding for six months on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off that Ansari was brandishing a sharp sword near Islamic Gate Ground, causing fear among locals, a police team swiftly raided the location. Upon spotting the police, Ansari attempted to flee but was apprehended after a strategic chase. A sharp sword was seized from his possession, leading to charges ..

RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat arrives in Rewa for 3-day visit

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Rewa on Thursday for a three-day visit. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat reached Saraswati School in Nirala Nagar, Rewa, by road in the afternoon to attend a training session. Only RSS volunteers associated with the organisation are allowed to enter the program venue. Strict security arrangements have been made in the city for the RSS chief’s arrival in Rewa. In the RSS training camp, Mohan Bhagwat will engage in intellectual discussions ..