Jabalpur

Sharma secures AIR 7,521

  Staff Reporter : Adding to the city’s accolades, Pushti Sharma has achieved outstanding success in the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 7,521. F..

ESAF Bank robbery case: 5th accused nabbed from Bihar

 Staff Reporter : In a major breakthrough, Crime Branch and Khitoula Police have arrested an interstate dacoit wanted in multiple bank robbery cases across four states. The accused, Sunil Paswan, the fifth and final key suspect in the high-profi..

‘Sleemanabad Water Tunnel will serve as lifeline for 5 distts’

 Katni :  Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav stated that while the Vindhya region is rich in resources, it faces the challenge of water scarcity in certain areas. The Sleemanabad Tunnel will serve as a lifeline an ‘Amritdhara’ for the dis..

Counterfeit racket busted in city, huge stock of fake apparels, accessories seized

  Staff Reporter : Following the directives from the Police Headquarters, Jabalpur Traffic Police on Thursday, launched a massive special inspection drive targeting school buses and vans. Under the instructions of Jabalpur Superintendent of..

Counterfeit racket busted in city, huge stock of fake apparels, accessories seized

  Staff Reporter : Jabalpur police, acting on a complaint filed by an investigation officer from a Delhi-based law firm, conducted a series of raids and busted a major counterfeit racket at Kotwali area, seizing huge quantities of fake app..

Six rly stns from MP, among 75 redeveloped stations, to be inaugurated by PM today

 Staff Reporter : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 75 redeveloped railway stations in 20 states across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on July 17, via video conferencing from Jalandhar (Punjab). Developed at a cost..

Sea of devotees take part in Lord Jagannath Swami Rath Yatra

  Staff Reporter : A grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Swami was taken out across Sanskardhani on Thursday. Thousands of devotees joined the traditional procession with deep faith and devotion. The city witnessed a festive atmosphere as Lo..

ICAR-DWR pioneers biological control of S molesta using ‘Cyrtobagous salviniae’, The work earned ICAR-DWR the prestigious ICAR Best Technology Award

  By Shivanjali Verma : Salvinia molesta (S molesta) is a destructive aquatic weed that forms thick, suffocating mats across water bodies. These mats block sunlight, choke out oxygen, destroy local biodiversity and ruin the livelihoods of f..

Grand launch of ‘Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0’ drive

  Staff Reporter : The 15-days public awareness campaign ‘Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0’ was inaugurated in a grand programme organised at Shankriti Theatre, Bhanwartal Garden, on Wednesday. The campaign has been started on the..

MPMSU modifies MBBS exam pattern on CBME guidelines, The new structure will be implemented from upcoming MBBS theory exams scheduled for this September

  Staff Reporter : Pursuing a major overhaul aimed at discouraging rote learning and promoting conceptual clarity, the Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University (MPMSU), Jabalpur has officially modified its MBBS examination structure. The r..

Pick-up vehicle overturns on Lamkana Road, 40 labourers injured

  Staff Reporter : Around 40 farm labourers were injured when a pickup vehicle carrying them overturned near Alasur Simariya village on Lamkana Road under the jurisdiction of Sihora police station Wednesday morning. According to Sihora poli..

Ward No 14 residents face administrative apathy

  Staff Reporter : Despite the Municipal Council’s tall claims of constructing proper drainage systems and boasting about proper wastewater management across Barela town, the ground reality tells a completely different story. In sever..

VHP, Bajrang Dal stage massive protest at pvt school, minor vandalism reported

  Staff Reporter : A large numbers of activities of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a massive demonstration at a private school over alleged attempts to pressure employees into religious conversion. The demonstration led..

OBC reservation case, Hearing mistakenly scheduled, HC says debate to be held today

  Legal Correspondent : The Madhya Pradesh High Court did not hear cases related to OBC reservation and reservation in promotion on Monday. The court clarified that the inclusion of these cases on the cause list on July 14 was an administra..

Cabinet approves Rs 10,800 crore proposals, Rs 1,587 cr interest-free guarantee cleared for moong procurement

  Staff Reporter : Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at Mantralaya on Tuesday, approved development proposals worth Rs 10,800 crore focused on State infrastructure and public welfare schemes. The decisions include ma..

Ugli Sub-tehsil office’s Kotwar caught red-handed accepting Rs 1,500 bribe

  Staff Reporter : Team of Lokayukta Police Jabalpur caught a Kotwar-cum-clerk red-handed while taking bribe of Rs 1,500 for settling the police case of appellant in his favour. The accused has been identified as Kamlesh Ganvir, posted as a..

City cops recover 139 lost mobile phones worth around Rs 25 lakh

  Staff Reporter : In a major initiative to assist citizens and curb cyber-related crimes, Jabalpur Police recovered 139 lost mobile phones with an estimated value of around Rs 25 lakh and returned them to their rightful owners after tracin..

Tiger carcass found in Keolari Forest range, territorial fight suspected

  KEOLARI  :  The carcass of an adult tiger was found in the Arjunjhir beat of the Dudhiya Circle in the Keolari forest range of the district. Forest officials on their daily patrol spotted the carcass and immediately informed the auth..

State to have new IT parks: CM Dr Yadav, Investments secured in the Tech Growth Conclave will generate over 34,000 jobs

  Shukla : State is steadily advancing in the industrial sector. State-of-the-art IT parks will be developed in Indore and Bhopal. It will be spread in three acres of area on the Indore Super Corridor. This complex will provide world-class..

Alliance Air launches direct flightfrom Jabalpur to Kolkata

  Staff Reporter : AIR connectivity between Jabalpur and Kolkata is set to improve with the launch of a direct flight by Alliance Air. The new service is expected to begin later this month or in early August. As per the proposed schedule sh..

Independent agency should conduct probe in Ram Temple donation case: Bharti

  Staff Reporter :  CONGRESS National Spokesperson Sadhana Bharti on Sunday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the alleged irregularities in the Ram Temple land purchase and donation collection cases. She said an ind..

MERCURY CREEPS UPWARD as monsoon showers shy away from State

  Staff Reporter : DAYTIME temperatures are on the rise across parts of Madhya Pradesh as widespread monsoon activity hits a temporary lull, leaving the State split between humid heat and localised showers. According to Meteorological Centr..

Encroachments, damaged infra plague city’s NMT corridors

  Staff Reporter : EVEN as the Mayor-in-Council has recently approved a PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) based public bicycle-sharing system at 50 locations across the city to promote eco friendly transport, the existing Non-Motorised Transp..

Youth dreams, aspirations take wings in MP, Govt focuses on employment: CM Dr Yadav

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : Indore, July 11 “The dreams of the youth are transforming in to reality and taking wings through the State Government’s various public welfare schemes. Several initiatives..

RS MP Tankha takes swipe at BJP, says further unrest may aid Cong in future

   Staff Reporter : Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Vivek Tankha on Saturday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the recent political turmoil in Datia. He said the developments indicate that all is not well wi..

City remains dry despite favourable monsoon conditions

   Staff Reporter :  After a few days of light to moderate showers, rainfall has come to a halt in Jabalpur. The city has remained dry for the last three-four days despite active monsoon conditions across Madhya Pradesh. Residents are..

Jt task force launches campaign against illegal mining in Patan

   Staff Reporter : Acting upon the strict directives of District Collector Raghavendra Singh, a robust joint task force comprising the Mineral Resources, Revenue and Police departments launched an aggressive campaign against illicit m..

Execution delay: JMC cancels work orders of two contractors

   Staff Reporter : The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has taken strict action against two contractors for failing to start development works despite receiving work orders. The civic body has cancelled their contracts, forfeited..

Sarangpur Substation’s 20 MVA power transformer completes 50 years of uninterrupted service

   Staff Reporter : A 20 MVA power transformer installed at Sarangpur Substation in Rajgarh district by the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) has completed 50 years of uninterrupted service, emerging as a symbol of..

Bhawartal garden faces authorities’ apathy, poor maintenance

   Staff Reporter : Bhawartal Garden, the city’s largest and one of its most popular public gardens, is facing criticism over poor maintenance and cleanliness. Visitors say negligence by the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation's Garde..

High-profile mock drill conducted in HC premises

   Legal Correspondent :  Armed terrorists brandishing AK-47s suddenly took over the courtroom during High Court proceedings. Before the judges, lawyers and staff present in the courtroom could react, the terrorists took the entire cou..

Skeleton of wild animal found in Bandhavgarh’s Tala Range

   Our Correspondent : UMARIA : The skeleton of a carnivorous wild animal was found during a monsoon patrol in the Majhkheta beat of the Tala Range of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria. The discovery of the skeleton in the d..

Bargi reservoir fish production plummets to record low

   Staff Reporter : Thousands of traditional fishing families dependent on Bargi Reservoir are facing a severe livelihood crisis due to a steady decline in fish production, with many migrating to other reservoirs in search of work. Bar..

Jabalpur pushes for air connectivity boost

  Staff Reporter : The Jabalpur Sangharsh Samiti has urged IndiGo Airlines to strengthen air connectivity from the city and restore discontinued flight services. Senior office-bearers of the Samiti submitted a memorandum addressed to IndiGo..

Indian Idol 16 finalist Tanishq accorded warm welcome in hometown

  Staff Reporter : Excitement swept through the city of Jabalpur as local prodigy and Indian Idol 16 finalist, Tanishq Shukla, arrived in his hometown on Thursday just ahead of the upcoming grand finale of the reality music show. The city h..

Building collapse: Rescue, demolition ops continue

   Staff Reporter : The rescue and demolition operation at the old multi-storey building that collapsed during rain at Bada Fuhara on Tuesday night continued for the third consecutive day on Thursday. The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation..

Omti cops arrest notorious vehicle thief, recover 7 stolen 2-wheelers

 Staff Reporter : In a major breakthrough against property offenses, Omti Police have arrested a notorious vehicle thief and recovered seven stolen two-wheelers from his possession. The arrested youth was identified as 20-year-old Pawan Patel, a..

IIT researchers develop smart coatingfor corrosion protection, fire safety

  BHILAI :  CORROSION of metals and fire-related damage are major challenges faced by industries worldwide, leading to enormous economic losses, safety concerns, and increased maintenance costs. To address these challenges, researchers from..

Gutka consumption rising at alarming rate among youths in city

  By Shivanjali Verma : A quiet but devastating health crisis is unfolding across the country’s schools and neighborhoods. While public health campaigns heavily target youth smoking and vaping, a much older, highly addictive and carci..

Cops nab three who looted sr citizen, Parade them to police station

  Staff Reporter : Madhotal Police have arrested three youths involved in loot with a 66-year-old retired Government employee. The accused were taken out at police station in form of juloos for drawing the attention of residents and passers..

Police nab youth in possesion of firearm

  Staff Reporter : Gwarighat Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for possessing an illegal firearm and a live cartridge during a crackdown on illegal arms. The arrested has been identified as Akash alias Akku Barman (21), a resident of G..

Cabinet approves Rs 2,300 cr for infra, key welfare schemes

  Rs 800 crore allotted for tech upgrade and State Data Centre 3.0 n Rs 495 crore to continue CM Scooty Scheme till 2031 n Staff Reporter Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav approved a series of financial allocations and po..

No widespread heavy rainfall

  Staff Reporter : Despite active monsoon conditions and favourable weather systems over Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur is still waiting for widespread heavy rainfall. The city has witnessed only light showers over the past few days, bringing lit..

Lokayukta team catches Sub-Engineer red-handed taking Rs 40,000 bribe

  Staff Reporter : Jabalpur Lokayukta Police caught a Sub-Engineer of Nagar Parishad Panagar red-handed while accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe from a contractor for clearing pending payments, on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Shubha..

Medical victory: NSCBMC develops indigenous version of ADM

  Staff Reporter : In a major victory for affordable healthcare, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (NSCB) Medical College in Jabalpur has shattered a long-standing international monopoly by developing an indigenous, low-cost life-saving surgical..

Multi-storey building collapses in Bada Phuhara, no casualties

  Staff Reporter : A multi-storey building collapsed in Bada Phuhara, one of the busiest market areas of the city, around 8 pm on Tuesday. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported as the market remained closed for the day. Accor..

Speeding XUV rams into truck in Maihar, Five killed, one seriously injured

  MAIHAR :  In a dreadful incident, five young men were killed while another sustained serious injuries after a speeding Mahindra XUV 700 rammed into a truck from behind in Maihar district, on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Th..

PWD Minister Singh dedicates Panda Ki Madhiya- Anand Kunj road to public

  Staff Reporter : State Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Rakesh Singh dedicated to public the newly-constructed 850-metre cement concrete road from Panda Ki Madhiya to Anand Kunj Tiraha in Garha. The road has been built at a cost of..

City witnesses various events on Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s jayanti

  Staff Reporter : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha jointly organised a students’ conference at the party’s divisional office on Monday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerj..

AUPEU delegation submits memo to CMHO to reinstate terminated asha worker

  Staff Reporter : A major controversy has erupted in Panagar block of Jabalpur district following the sudden termination of an Urban ASHA worker, Usha Sen, who allegedly exposed bribery and corruption within the local healthcare administra..