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Guns fall silent: Tap water flows in Bastar

  Our Correspondent :  IN a remarkable turnaround, Hetarkasa village in Koilibeda block under Kanker district, once gripped by Naxal activity, has emerged as a symbol of development and resilience, with safe drinking water now reaching ever..

Seven new cases of jaundice confirmed toll raises to 31 in Sector-7 Bhilai

 Staff Reporter :  After reports of jaundice spurt in Ward-67, Sector 7 West, Street 37A, Bhilai Nagar, the health team visited the affected area on Sunday. According to information received from CMHO Dr Dani, the Health Department team visit..

‘Tackle parking mess on war footing’ CM Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to city officials

Taking note of parking mess on the city streets even as the skyline is touching new heights, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari pitched for enhanced earmarking of space to accommodate vehicles. With city streets struggling to cope up with increasing number of vehicles, the ongoing redevelopment with State backing were discussed during the review meeting held on Sunday at Hyderabad House. Beyond the Winter Session of State Legislature, the Hyderabad House, the office ..

Chhollywood pays tribute to Asha Bhosle

  Staff Reporter :  Directors, producers and actors of Chhollywood paid heartfelt tributes to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Talking to ‘The Hitavada’, eminent Chhat..

5-year-old girl dies after falling from roof

A five-year-old girl lost her life after falling from a terrace in Neelgaon village near Saoner town. The incident has left the entire village in deep shock and grief. According to police, the girl, Dakshita (5), was the daughter of Prashant Thakre. On Friday afternoon around 4 pm, ‘papads’ were being prepared on the terrace of their neighbour’s house, where some family members had gathered. Dakshita had gone there out of curiosity and was watching the activity. At around 4.30 pm, she decided to return ..

Heaps of Neglect: JMC’s dry leaf disposal plan under fire

   By Dhanendra Chaurasia :  The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation’s (JMC) much publicised campaign for scientific disposal of dry leaves appears to have failed on the ground. Barely a month after its launch, the initiative is alrea..

Long after the applause ended, Nagpur remembers Asha Bhosle

 Staff Reporter :  The passing of Asha Bhosle marks the end of a defining chapter in Indian music. In Nagpur, her legacy is remembered through her songs, alongside a series of performances and cultural intersections that tied her closely to the..

163 children rescued from alleged human traffickers, 8 persons held at Katni Rly Stn

Late Saturday evening, at Platform Number 5 of the Katni Railway Station a joint team comprising the RPF, GRP, the Department of Women and Child Development, and the Child Protection Department rescued as many as 163 minor boys from Patna-Pune Superfast Express allegedly being trafficked from Bihar to Maharashtra and took them into their custody. All the children belong to a specific community. Along with the children - who were being taken from Araria in Patna to Latur in Maharashtra, seven persons ..

Municipal Commr inspects C&D waste plants to check city’s readiness for Swachh Survekshan

  Staff Reporter : The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has intensified its preparations for the ensuing Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, with a strong focus on efficient waste management. Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar reviewed th..

100 health camps, one mission, NMO touches 10,000 lives, a tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar

In a remarkable display of compassion and collective service, the National Medico Organisation (NMO) undertook a massive humanitarian effort by organising over 100 health check-up camps between March 1 and April 12. What unfolded during these weeks was not merely a series of medical camps, but a powerful movement dedicated to healing, dignity, and hope, a part of tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. Guided by the ideals of Dr Ambedkar, who emphasised that essential ..

Fire breaks out at timber saw mill

   Staff Reporter : A major fire broke out at a timber saw mill in the Ganga Sagar area of Garha late at night, destroying wood worth lakhs of rupees and triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred around 3 am at Shri Satya..

Ancient Bhonsle-era vessel unearthed at Ramtek temple site

Speculation surrounding the discovery of a mysterious pot during excavation at the Ram Mandir (Garh Mandir) premises in Ramtek came to an end on April 11 after officials from the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Maharashtra, confirmed it to be a historical stone water vessel dating back to the Bhonsle period. The object was found on April 10 by labourers engaged in excavation work near the ‘Varaha Mandir’ area, where steps leading to the temple are currently under construction...

Tanker mows down 5 villagers in Dindori; driver held

  Our Correspondent Dindori :  In a ghastly incident, five people died on the spot after being hit by a capsule tanker around 1 am on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday on National Highway-45 (Jabalpur-Amarkantak route), near Kikr..

163 children rescuedfrom alleged human traffickers, 8 people held at Katni Rly Stn

  Our Correspondent Katni :  Late Saturday evening, at Platform Number 5 of the Katni Railway Station a joint team comprising the RPF, GRP, the Department of Women and Child Development, and the Child Protection Department rescued as many a..

2 women critically injured in robbery by bike-borne men on Raisen Road

  Staff Reporter : In yet another brazen act of street crime, two women were critically injured after being targeted by bike-borne miscreants on Raisen Road under Govindpura Police Station limits. The incident occurred less than 24 hours af..

SUV charred as transformer fire triggers panic in MP Nagar Zone-2

  Staff Reporter : A high-end SUV was reduced to ashes after a fire broke out in an electrical transformer in the busy MP Nagar Zone-2 area on Sunday morning. The incident, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, triggered panic among re..

Tanker mows down 5 people in Dindori; driver arrested

  Our Correspondent Dindori :  In a ghastly incident, five people died on the spot after being hit by a capsule tanker around 1 am on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday on National Highway-45 (Jabalpur-Amarkantak route), near Kik..

MJPJAY to Ayushman Cochlear implant procedures come to a standstill in State

With Government reducing the amount to be given for cochlear implant procedures to nearly Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, the procedures came to standstill. In Nagpur alone, more than 20 patients are in the waiting list for whom the procedures are not affordable. Government has started shifting some procedures to Ayushman Bharat from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Aarogya Yojna (MJPJAY). The amount to be given under the existing health scheme in State for cochlear implant is Rs 5 lakh. The total expenditure ..

Where have storybooks gone? Inside Nagpur’s second-hand book market

On the pavements and in small stalls across Nagpur, second-hand books are stacked high, but not evenly. Where shelves once held a mix of fiction and non-fiction, today they are largely occupied by exam guides and academic texts. As the market adapts to student demand, questions arise about what is being lost, and whether reading for pleasure is slowly slipping out of reach...

READER’S RESPONSE Character-building, a collective responsibility

The special article by Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal about today’s youth and current status of social fabric is truly an eye-opener. Unfortunately, technology at fingure tips with excessive screen time seems to be a real culprit. Their is a flood of information and painfully it has been treated as knowledge. New buzzword, “Financial success is the only success,” is damaging the mindset of young ones badly as no one questions means of achieving financial strength. Parents are busy in their own world in ..

Data-driven policing paying off : Nagpur Rural sees dramatic drop in fatal mishaps

By Dheeraj Fartode : IN A major relief to road users, Nagpur Rural district has reported a sharp decline in road accidents and fatalities in the first three months of 2026. The latest data not only shows improvement over last yearbut alsomarks the lo..

5-yr-old found in bushes;

   Staff Reporter : BHILAI : In a shocking and heinous crime, a five-year-old girl was found unconscious in bushes after being allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted, and attempted to murder in Utai, Durg. The police acted swiftly..

Sweet surprise from nature

   By Ujjwal Tiwari :  PENDRA : THE very mention of gulab jamun usually brings to mind the soft, syrup-soaked sweetness associated with traditional Indian desserts. However, residents of the Pendra region are currently talking abo..

‘Judiciary’s real power lies in its efficiency, impartiality, commitment towards justice’

   Staff Reporter : Durg : A day-long division level seminar was on Saturday organized by the Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy (CSJA) at Principal District Court, Durg. 120 judicial officers from five civil districts of Durg di..

Naxal hideout razed

   Our Correspondent : NARAYANPUR :  Apr 11 IN a major breakthrough in ongoing anti-Naxal operations, security forces in Narayanpur have uncovered and destroyed a concealed underground hideout used by Maoists in the Kakur area. T..

Agri infrastructure gutted in 50 acres

   Our Correspondent : BEMETARA :  Apr 11 A major fire swept through the Rani Khar area of Maro in Nawagarh block on Saturday, destroying agricultural infrastructure across more than 50 acres and causing losses estimated in lakhs..

CM Sai urges citizens to join manuscript preservation drive

   Staff Reporter : RAIPUR : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has urged the people of State to actively participate in the preservation of Chhattisgarh’s rich cultural heritage and ancient knowledge tradition. “Our manusc..

Man duped of Rs 2.65 lakh in pretext of franchise scam

   Staff Reporter :  A man was duped with Rs 2.65 lakh in pretext of fake domino’s franchise scam under the jurisdiction of Vijay Nagar police station. According to Vijay Nagar police, the complainant, Anay Tiwari (43), a residen..

Health Deptt cancels registrations of 121 private clinics, 5 private hospitals in distt

   Staff Reporter :  In a major sweep against non-compliance, the Health Department has cancelled the registrations of 121 private clinics and 5 private hospitals in the Jabalpur district. Effective from April 1, 2026, these establishm..

CMHO Dr Kothari reviews progress of National Health Programs, issues orders

   Staff Reporter :  To ensure 100% saturation of health programs and to fix accountability of every institution head for the progress in their respective blocks, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Naveen Kothari chaired a dist..

Six accused, including three women, held with 7.20 kg ganja worth Rs 3.60 lakh

   Staff Reporter :  Crime Branch and Tilwara police arrested six accused including three women and seized 7.20 kg of Ganja amounting to Rs 3.60 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as Bhuvneshwar Kumbhar (29), Faganu Manj..

2 institutions from MP, including Med College, get additional seats in specialised courses

   Staff Reporter :  Two institutions from Madhya Pradesh including Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, have received additional seats in the specialized courses. In a significant update for super-specialty medical a..

Proposed Pentinaka flyover will now be constructed from Empire crossing to near Gorabazar

   Staff Reporter :  In a major move to ease traffic congestion, proposed Pentinaka flyover on Jabalpur-Mandla route will now be constructed from Empire crossing to near Gorabazar. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has gra..

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Unnat Krishi Mahotsav Soil Mobile App, e-form launched at Raisen

    Staff Reporter : A new ‘Soil Mobile App’ and e-form were launched on Saturday, enabling farmers to independently monitor and test the health of their soil. The digital tool was unveiled during the inauguration of t..

26 youths duped under pretext of HR jobs; fake security firm busted in MP Nagar

   Staff Reporter : A major job racket targeting unemployed youth has surfaced in the city’s commercial hub, MP Nagar. A self-proclaimed security firm allegedly defrauded dozens of educated individuals by promising them high-prof..

Woman found dead at home, police probe digital clues

   Staff Reporter : A 26-year-old woman, Nikita Vishwakarma, allegedly died by suicide at her Maruti Nagar residence under Ashoka Garden police limits. Working for an online firm, she was found hanging on Friday morning. In the absence..

Medical fraternity outraged over brutal attack on doctor; writes letter to Home Ministry

   Staff Reporter : The audacious robbery of senior physician Manoj Verma in the high-security zone near the Chief Minister’s residence has sparked widespread outrage across the State capital. A day after the incident, the city&#..

Soil Mobile App and e-form launched at Raisen’s Unnat Krishi Mahotsav

   Staff Reporter : A new ‘Soil Mobile App’ and e-form were launched on Saturday, enabling farmers to independently monitor and test the health of their soil. The digital tool was unveiled during the inauguration of the thr..

Four new cheetah cubs born in Kuno; population in MP reaches 57

   Staff Reporter :  In a major boost to the cheetah restoration project, female cheetah ‘KGP-12’ has given birth to four cubs at the Kuno National Park. With these new arrivals, the total number of cheetahs in Madhya..

Vendor sets self ablaze during BMC encroachment drive at 10 Number Market

   Staff Reporter :  A high-tension situation unfolded at the busy 10 Number Market on Saturday when a street vendor attempted self-immolation to protest an anti-encroachment drive by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC). The inciden..

Crackdown on black-marketing:4,283 LPG cylinders

   Staff Reporter : The Department of Food and Civil Supplies has launched a state-wide crackdown to curb the black-marketing and illegal storage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Madhya Pradesh. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govi..

Advanced Radar System at airport set for commissioning by Sept

   Staff Reporter : In a significant leap toward aligning air traffic safety and surveillance with global standards, Raja Bhoj Airport is nearing the completion of its Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR) upgrade. This state-o..

2 quakes in State cause panic among citizens

   Team Hitavada : Earthquake tremors in two districts in Maharashtra raised panic among citizens on Saturday. Chandrapur district witnessed 3.4 Magnitude tremors around 4.22 pm near Chandanwahi village, Rajura-Korpana Road on Saturday..

In conversation with craft: Pankaj Kapur reflects on a lifetime in acting

    Staff Reporter : Reflective pauses and studied gaze silently blossomed into an invisible but a telling aura. A creative vibe filled the place and Pankaj Kapur took over minds with his fantastic journey in the world of celluloi..

NNTR to open four new gates for jungle safari from May

   By Kaushik Bhattacharya : Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) is set to get an eco-tourism boost as the management is planning to inaugurate four new gates for tiger safari soon. NNTR, which is notified as the 46th tiger reserve o..

A Professor, Architect, A Gentleman Prof Deshpande no more

   Staff Reporter : Professor Shireesh Atmaram Deshpande, a well-known Architect, lovingly known as ‘Dada’ to his family and respectfully addressed as ‘Sir’ by the generations of students passed away on Friday n..

When youth stop caring: A wake-up call for society

   By Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal : Two recent incidents in the city have deeply disturbed me and compelled me to reflect on a troubling question—what is happening to our youth? Why are some of them becoming so insensitive, so impul..

Haaf gasping for breath Flow may cease within a week; Drinking water crisis looms in over 200 villages

   Our Correspondent :  PANDARIA : HAAF River, a vital lifeline for Pandaria town and adjoining rural areas, is on the verge of drying up, with its flow likely to cease completely within a week. The sharp decline in water level h..

Tension erupts outside BMCover temple row, heavy police deployed

   Staff Reporter :  BHILAI : Tension prevailed outside the Bhilai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office as members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal staged a protest over the alleged removal of a Hanuman temple structure in..

11 new jaundice cases detected in Bhilai Sector-7

   Staff Reporter :  BHILAI : The Health Department continued its intensive survey in Ward-67, Sector-7 West (Street 37A) of Bhilai on Friday following reports of jaundice cases in the area. The inspection was carried out under t..