Jabalpur

Inspection of MIL CMD, Russian delegates to OF Khamaria continues

Munitions India Limited (MIL), Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Debashish Banerjee conducted inspection of ‘Mango Project’ and chaired a marathon review meetings with Russian delegates and senior officers of Ordnance Factory Khamaria, Bhandara and HEPS Pune, on Tuesday. CGM, Banerjee, accompanied by technical team of Russian company, Chief General Managers of OF Khamaria, Bhandara and HEPS Pune conducted a visit of production line of 125-mm Anti-Aircraft Ammunition and sought information about indigenisati..

Annual crime review meeting Ensure conviction of accused in sensitive crimes: DIG to officers

DIG (Jabalpur Range), Tushar Kant Vidyarthi chaired the annual crime review meeting and directed the officers for ensuring conviction of accused in sensitive crime cases. He said for taking preventive action against listed criminals on the basis of their crime record. DIG, Vidyarthi sought information about every single pending crime cases and sought information about reason behind pendency of cases. He gave necessary directions to concerned officers for bringing pace in investigation and disposal ..

New road from Rampur Azad Chowk to Mandwa Basti dedicated to public

State Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh, on Monday dedicated to public the newly constructed 3.5 km long road from Rampur Azad Chowk to Mandwa Basti, constructed by the Public Works Department at a cost of Rs 5.70 crores. Speaking on the occasion, he said that no effort will be spared in the development of the West Assembly constituency. Whether it is resolving public issues or carrying out development projects, his aim is to make the Assembly a model constituency in Madhya Pradesh. Singh said the ..

Inundated

Due to the influence of cyclonic circulation, low-pressure area and monsoon trough, moisture is coming from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, resulting in moderate to heavy downpour in Madhya Pradesh. Besides, a convergence of opposite winds (shear zone) near Maharashtra is also adding to the monsoon activities in the State. Following the strong weather systems, Jabalpur received 119.6 mm rainfall on Monday. The heavy showers that began on Sunday night continued till 8 in the morning, resulting ..

Achievement Process to hand over Mango projectto begin from today

Much awaited bulk production of 125-mm Anti-Aircraft Ammunitions will be accelerated with the handing over of ‘Mango Project’ to Ordnance Factory Khamaria in the next couple of days. Munitions India Limited (MIL), Chairman-cum-Managing Director along with Russian delegation comprising a State Minister Status Official will review the current status of ‘Mango Project’ and will conduct visit of the factory on July 23 and 24. If sources are to believed, ‘Mango Project’ will be handed-over to the Ordnance ..

Concerns for women’s safety and politics Where is State Women’s Commission?

State of Madhya Pradesh once again grabbed the headlines, but this time for all the wrong reasons. The criminal attempt to bury two women alive in a village in Rewa district not only sent frisson of shock across the nation but also reverberated with anger and disbelief across the nation. While authorities attribute the incident to a land dispute, yet the gravity of the crime cannot be undermined. The question of violence against women in the State remains urgent, and mere arguments fall short in addressing ..

Dr Soni gets Transformational Education Excellence Award

International motivator, Dr Anurag Soni has been honoured in Norway Parliament of Europe While representing India in the Norway Parliament of Europe, Dr Anurag Soni was awarded the Transformational Education Excellence Award. It is a matter of pride for Jabalpur residents that a teacher from Jabalpur city won the honor in the field of education in the Parliament. In the past also, he has been honored in the British Parliament. Dr. Anurag Soni was honored by popular Indian-origin MP Himanshu Gulati, ..

P&T Factory land issue Cong corporators demand MP Dubey’s intervention

To raise voices against proposed selling of Post and Telegraph (P&T) Factory land, Congress Corporators met with Member of Parliament Ashish Dubey and demanded him to intervene into the matter. Amrish Mishra, Leader of Opposition in Jabalpur Municipal Corporation stated that they met with MP Dubey and demanded him to take needed steps so that the valuable land can be protected from sale. They said demanded that an urban forest be developed in the factory, spread into 70 acres of land by preserving ..

Govt intents to open avenuefor pvt players’ in defence

A large number of companies and vendors were attracted with the opportunities of private participation in defence sector during Regional Industry Conclave Jabalpur. Experts of defence production belongs to leading defence production units informed the participants about opportunities in defence production. Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), Chief General Manager, Sanjeev Kumar Bhola detailed about the potentials of defence production in Jabalpur and other areas in the State. Industrialists were informed ..

Guru Pournima A time to thank Gurus

Guru Pournima, one of the most auspices day and occasion in Sanatan Dharma was celebrated with great devotion and religious fervour across Sanskardhani, on Sunday. Thousands of people took a dip in holy river Narmada. Devotees also visited temples to pay their respects and seek blessings from their gurus. The day commemorates importance of the Guru. On this auspicious day, people worship the teacher. According to Hindu Panchang, Guru Pournima is observed on purnima tithi (Full Moon Day) in the month ..

VFJ: Last consignment of 11 MMPVs for CRPF flagged off

Advanced Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Sanjay Dwivedi flagged-off the last consignment of 11 Modified Mine Protected Vehicles (MMPVs) for Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) in a graceful ceremony at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), on Sunday. It may be noted that the VFJ has successfully completed the target of supplying total 121 Modified Mine Protected Vehicles to CRPF. ..

Muharram observed in city

Shia community took out a painful mourning procession marking the occasion of Muharram on Wednesday morning. The members of Shia community mourned with chains to express their sadness. During this time many bodies became bleeding. Whereas, Songs of ‘Jikr-e-Shahadaten’ were being played on the speaker. In the afternoon, Tazia and Sawari came out as per the tradition of the city on Muharram and marched towards Karbala...

Undertrial prisoner in police custody escapes from hospital

An undertrial prisoner from Narmadapuram who reached Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in the custody of Jail Police to get himself treated for paralysis, unlocked the handcuff and fled away when the guards were in deep sleep in the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The undertrial prisoner who was admitted in MICU ward in the hospital, waited until the guards slipped into deep sleep and after unlocking his handcuff, he fled away with his son. The guards woke up at around 5.30 am, ..

Regional Industry Conclave Collector chairs review meet

Collector Deepak Saxena chaired a review meeting for the preparations of Regional Industry Conclave and directed the officers of concerned departments for completing the preparations at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cultural and Information Centre. He also interacted with the invited industrialists for ensuring their preparations for avoiding any kind of inconvenience during the conclave. He gave necessary directions to the officers regarding inaugural session, different sectoral sessions, one-to-one ..

12-year-old boy crushed to death in Mohatara Tiraha village

IN a tragic incident, unidentified 12-year-old boy was crushed under the wheels of unidentified vehicle at Mohatara Tiraha village under the jurisdiction of Gosalpur police station, on Wednesday. According to Gosalpur police, after receiving the information of a road accident in Mohtara village, a police team reached the spot and found that unidentified boy was crushed by unidentified vehicle. A man named Motilal Dahiya (63), a resident of Mohtara village informed that he is Gram Kotwar and his ..

‘PM College of Excellence’ inaugurated in city

Public Works Department Minister, Rakesh Singh inaugurated the Prime Minister College of Excellence, Government Mahakoshal College as a chief guest during a programme organised, on Sunday. MLA Ashok Rohani presided over the function. It may be noted that Union Home Minister, Amit Shah along with Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated as many 55 Prime Minister Colleges of Excellence across the state during a ceremony held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College in Indore...

MLA Dubey takes out Aabhar Yatra in Panagar Assembly constituency

Following the landslide victory in Lok Sabha elections, Member of Parliament, Ashish Dubey has been visiting each assembly constituency to honour voters and express gratitude to party workers. Under the same, Dubey conducted Abhaar Yatra in Panagar Assembly, on Sunday. The Abhar Yatra commenced at 10.30 am from Surtalai and proceeded through Belkhadu, Bagoda, Nirandarpur, Baronda Bypass, Umaria Choubey, Panagar Padav, Bharwa, Padariya, Mahgawa, Maharajpur and concluded at Shubh Marriage Garden. Throughout ..

Tragic Driver dead, 4 injured after 2 trucks collide

In a tragic incident, a truck driver was set ablaze while four were critically injured in collide of two trucks near Sharda Mandir under the jurisdiction of Barela police station late night on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Vikas Gautam (24), resident of Lohra area in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. According to Barela police, receiving the information of a road accident near Sharda Mandir police reached the spot where a man named Ajit Kumar Gautam (23), resident of Gajaipur in Azamgarh, Uttar ..

Arbitrary fee hike Rs 69 crore 10 private schools asked to return ‘illegally’ collected fees to parents

Following a stern action against 11 private schools, the district administration has ordered 10 private schools to refund Rs 69 crore which the school managements recovered from the parents/guardians in form of arbitrary and illogical fee hike. For this, the administration has given one month’s time to schools. According to the formula of fee return, adopted by the district administration, if any school charges annual fee of Rs 30,000 for nursery class and the administration has reduced the annual ..

GOOD NEWS for parents School Uniform Fair in city from July 27

Taking another step in favour of parents and guardians, Jabalpur district administration has decided to organise School Uniform Fair in Garments Cluster in Jabalpur between July 27 and 31, 2024. Parents will get the opportunity to purchase uniforms, shoes, school bags etc. in reasonable price in the fair. To ensure transparency, samples of all school uniforms, shoes, school bags etc. will be displayed in the hall located at Garments Cluster for traders and SHGs engaged in school uniform business on ..

‘Destruction of forests, uncontrolled pollution increased carbon emissions’

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav planting a Rudraksha saplings inaugurated the state-level program by releasing balloons in the sky. At the same time, 1.25 lakh saplings were \planted simultaneously in the police units of the entire State. CM Yadav speaking at the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign organised at the 25th Battalion of Bhopal said that destruction of forests and uncontrolled pollution have increased carbon emissions, which can be compensated only by planting trees. CM lauded the police functioning ..

Conduct field visits, expedite work as per guidelines: Sampatiya Uike

During the review of the Jal Jeevan Mission via video conference at Jal Bhawan, Public Health Engineering Minister Sampatiya Uike emphasized that divisional and district officers must conduct field visits promptly and ensure adherence to mission guidelines. Minister Uike stressed the importance of completing mission tasks within specified timelines and maintaining high quality standards. She highlighted the need for rigorous testing of drinking water during the rainy season, along with regular chlorination ..

Amarwara By-poll Voting held peacefully 78% turn out recorded

  Our Correspondent  AMARWARA, Polling under by-election in Amarwara constituency was held peacefully and voters turn out was 78 percent. There has been 100 per cent voting in Khakra Chaurai. Till 3 pm, 67 per cent voting was recorded...

Collector, Superintendent of Police review preparations for Moharram

Collector Deepak Saxena and Superintendent of Police, Aditya Pratap Singh along with concerned officers reviewed the preparations for forthcoming Moharram festival, on Wednesday. Senior officers conducted inspection of important areas where the day will be celebrated and reviewed the preparations at Karbala in Ranital and Madan Mahal Dargah. Concerned officers were instructed for completing the necessary preparations for avoiding any kind of inconvenience for devotees. ..

Authorities in deep slumber as choked drains, filth expose tall claims of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Grimy condition of drains and nullahs is proving a blot in the name of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and pre-monsoon preparations at the heart centre of the city. Cleanliness arrangements have exposed the phoney tale of cleanliness drive of municipal authorities and public awareness in Civic Centre, Marhatal. Mounds of garbage at many places at the central market place become a common scene in the area. Grimy situation reveal the truth behind tall claims of municipal authority for pre-monsoon cleanliness ..

MP Dubey, MLA Rohani meet Minister Rajnath Singh

    Staff Reporter   Member of Parliament Ashish Dubey and MLA Ashok Rohani on Thursday met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and drew his attention towards the problems, concerned with his Ministry, prev..

No legalisation of illegal colonies: Vijayvargiya

    By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla  To tackle the tangling problem of mushrooming illegal colonies in the State, a tough law is likely to be introduced soon. “Illegal colonies are a big problem. A nexu..

Three of a family killed after pick-up hits bike, overturns

     Staff Reporter Jabalpur,    In a tragic incident, three people, including a child, were killed in a road accident near village Churiya under Bargi police station area of Jabalpur district early on Thursday..

City grapples with garbage : Congress corporators put garbage in front of Mayor’s office to protest poor sanitation

     Staff Reporter  cleanliness system in the city has come to a complete halt for past two days. As a result, garbage has not been collected from homes. Sanitation workers went on strike as the contractor has not paid ..

First Lokpals of JNAU Dr Saravgi, NDVSU Dr Nahatkar honoured

     Staff Reporter  Two eminent professors retired from Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNAU) Dr A K Saravgi and Dr S B Nahatkar have been appointed as first Lokpal of JNAU and Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Scien..

5,000 sq ft defence land freed of encroachment

    Staff Reporter   A Combine team of Defence Estate Office, Cantonment Board and Army QRT bulldozed illegal construction in the Cantonment area and freed 5,000 sq ft defence land on Wednesday. According to the Defence Estat..

‘Jawaharlal Darda’s patriotism, devotion in public interest continues to inspire many’

    Staff Reporter  Celebrating life and contribution of noted freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda, various activities were organised at Cultural Street Auditorium. Darda’s patriotism and intense devotion in public interes..

Budget covers all sections of society: CM Dr Yadav

      By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla  Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that for the first time in the State, a budget of more than 3.60 lakh crores has been presented. The speciality of the budge..

BJP stages massive protest, burns Rahul Gandhi’s effigy

    Staff Reporter  In order to express ire over Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s statement calling Hindus violent, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged massive protest, on Tuesday. ..

No tolerance: Vendors putting stalls outside hawker zones to be punished

     Staff Reporter  Vendors setting up shops outside designated hawker zones and disrupting traffic will no longer be tolerated. The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation will seize their handcarts and stalls, impose hefty fin..

Monsoon active in city 106% normal rainfall predicted this month

    Staff Reporter   The monsoon has become fully active in Madhya Pradesh, leading to moderate to heavy rainfall across the State. Another new weather system is becoming active on Wednesday, raising hopes of heavy rainf..

monsoon sessionSecond day: Uproar over Nursing Scam

    By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla   As expected, Assembly Session on Tuesday got off to a stormy start over the Nursing Colleges Scam. Opposition Congress demanded formation of an independent investigation ..

Nursing Scam mars first day

    By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla  First day of Monsoon Session witnessed confrontation between Congress MLAs and the Government on alleged Nursing Colleges Scam. Following the pandemonium, the House procee..

Mayor introduces historic roadmap to transform Jabalpur into Metropolitan city

    Staff Reporter  Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh presented the budget for the financial year 2024-2025 on the floor of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation’s (JMC) House during the budget meeting, on Monday. The budget shows..

Parents take to streets again to protests against education mafia

    Staff Reporter  Taking their stand against the education mafia, the parents and guardians assembled at Malviya Chowk under the banner of Parents’ Association and later reached Collectorate to put pressure against th..

Angry Congressmen stage massive protest

    Staff Reporter  In order to vent ire against the NEET and Nursing College scams, hundreds of Congress leaders and workers took to streets and staged massive protest, on Monday. During the demonstration the Congressmen had..

CM lauds brave jawans for killing hardcore Naxals

    Our Correspondent BALAGHAT,    Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav praised bravery of 28 Hawk Force jawans who killed two Naxalites with a bounty of Rs 43 lakh by giving them out-of-turn promotions, while in Itwari Kr..

Those who harm cows will not be spared: CM

    Our Correspondent AMARWARA (Chhindwara),   Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav in Chhindwara said, “Till now, bonus is given on crops, in coming time our Government will also give bonus on milk production. You will b..

Gobinddas Hospital tops category of District Hospitals under NQAS

    Staff Reporter  Government Seth Gobinddas District Hospital (Victoria) has topped the category of District Hospitals under National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) and received first award to maintain standards and prov..

Panic in Khulri Devri over shocking crime cases

    Staff Reporter  Two consecutive incidents created panic in Khulri Devri village after a man was stabbed over an old rivalry while two kids met watery grave in the same area under the jurisdiction of Tilwara police station..

Katangi ‘Bandh’ against mass killing of animals

     Staff Reporter  residents led by Bajrang Dal activists staged ‘Katangi Bandh’ and road blockade against brutal killing of mammals and finding dozens of skeletons. The demonstrators refuted the administra..

GST Deptt collects evidences of illegal ITC transactions worth crores

    Staff Reporter  The Department of GST takes constant action in the cases concerned with fake invoice and bogus ITC under the guidance of Central GST Commissioner Lokesh Kumar Lilhare. Following the same, on the basis of d..

Mother, girl die after eating wild green leafy vegetable in Pandhurna

     Our Correspondent PANDHURNA,   In a shocking incident, a mother-daughter duo died after eating green leafy vegetables in village Ghudankhapa of Pandhurna district. As a precautionary measure, father and two so..

Man killed, 5 workers hurt in mishap at Jayant Colliery of NCL in Singrauli

    Staff Reporter  A man was killed while five people were injured after hole-pack machine crushed a Bolero camper at Jayant colliery of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) in Singrauli district under the jurisdiction of Morwa..

Season’s first downpour exposes JMC’s tall claims inundates many areas

    Staff Reporter   heavy showers that lashed the city on Thursday evening inundated many areas of the city. First heavy showers of the monsoon season wreaked havoc in several areas, including Garha, as knee-deep water gushe..