Jabalpur

Two youths involved in illegal trade, transportation of liquor arrested

  Staff Reporter :  Gohalpur police nabbed two youths involved in illegal trade and transportation of liquor and seized 153 bottles of English liquor, 50 pouches of country liquor, 2 mobile phones and an i10 car from them. Arrested have bee..

Two drug peddlers held with 15 kg ganja worth Rs 3 lakh

  Staff Reporter :  A Combine team of Crime Branch and Civil Lines police nabbed two drug peddlers and seized 15 kg ganja amounting to Rs 3 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as Abhishek Pandey (31), native of Prayagraj in Ut..

Protests against Pahalgam attack continues

  BJYM : condemns Pakistan for sheltering terrorists n Staff Reporter In order to vent ire against Pakistan-supported terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, a large number of senior office-bearers and members of Bharatiya Jan..

Overcast skies give much needed respite from searing heat

    Staff Reporter :  Sanskardhani experienced changed weather conditions throughout the day, on Saturday, providing much needed relief to denizens from the intense heat. Cloudy skies shielded the city from direct sunlight. The su..

Rifle shooters Shreya, Gautami clinch medals

  Sports Reporter :  Jabalpur’s rifle shooters Shreya Agarwal and Gautami Bhanot clinched a silver and a bronze medal in ongoing Kumar Surendra Singh National Shooting Competition (KSS) being held at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New..

Man killed, another injured after car rams into motorcycle

 Staff Reporter :   In a tragic incident, a man was killed and another was injured after a speeding car rammed into their motorcycle near Chulha Golai area under the jurisdiction of Tilwara police station late night on Friday. The deceased..

Decomposed carcass of tigress found in Rukhad Range

  Staff Reporter : Decomposed carcass of an adult tigress was found under mysterious circumstances in Rukhad Range under the jurisdiction of Pench Tiger Reserve, on Saturday. The carcass of partially buried under the sand and its all four o..

People of all faiths condemn ‘dastardly attack’ on innocents

 Staff Reporter MADHYA Pradesh : Jagruk Christian Manch and the Jagruk Adhikari Evam Karamchari Sangh, on Friday held a peaceful gathering to protest the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where innocent civilians were brutally..

70 BAGS OF DAP being illegally transported seized

 Staff Reporter PATAN :police seized 70 bags of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) which were being illegally transported in a Bolero pickup vehicle near the under-construction Ring Road near Nunsar. Upon initial inspection by agricultural authorities, the f..

Proud Moment: Constable’sdaughter Shivani Tiwarisecures AI 294 rank in UPSC

Staff Reporter : IN A moment of pride for Jabalpur Police family, Shivani Tiwari, daughter of constable Satish Tiwari, has secured an All India Rank of 294 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024. Shivani, a resi..

Police, JMC act tough against encroachers

 Staff Reporter JABALPUR :  police started a rigorous anti-encroachment campaign, in association with Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, to remove illegal encroachments for smooth traffic management in the city. Under the guidance of Superintendent..

Pandhurna’s Madan family were lucky tohave left THE TERROR TURF 35 mins early

 Our Correspondent PANDHURNA : Apr 25 THEY call themselves fortunate to have left the terror turf in Pahalgam 35 minutes early the deadly attack. Madan family of Pandhurna were in Pahalgam when the brutal attack took place on April 22. All..

School authorities must strictlyadhere to traffic rules: Collector

 Staff Reporter A HIGH-LEVEL meeting was held under the chairmanship of Collector Deepak Saxena to address traffic management issues in front of schools on Friday. The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay, Additional..

Pahalgam terror attack Thought someone was bursting crackers, Chhindwara resident after narrow escape

Congress leader Naveen Choudhary from Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh had a narrow escape during the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Choudhary (45), belonging to Chourai Assembly constituency, had gone on a vacation to Kashmir with his friends. He is a Block Congress Kisan leader in Chhindwara district. Naveen Choudhary said that at the time of the attack he was making a reel at a tourist spot in Pahalgam. He said, “Initially I thought that crackers were bursting somewhere”. Naveen ..

City athletes win 14 medals in State-level Senior Pencak Silat C’ship

Athletes from Sanskardhani Jabalpur brought pride to the region by winning a total of 14 medals at the State-level Senior Pencak Silat Championship 2025, held from April 19 to 20, 2025 at Wings Sports Complex, Bhopal. The Jabalpur contingent secured 7 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals, earning second place overall in Madhya Pradesh. A total of 270 athletes and officials from 16 districts across the state participated in the championship. Secretary of the Pencak Silat Association Jabalpur, Ashish ..

FSA team conducts inspection, collects food samples from different eateries

Following the instructions of Commissioner, Food Safety Madhya Pradesh and Collector, the team of Food Safety Administration conducted an inspection and collected samples from different eateries located at Garha, Gulaua Chowk, Tilhari, Ekta Market and Sadar Chowpatty. The team members collected samples of paneer, chickpeas, maida, gram flour, burger from Gul Paratha and Snacks Center Tilhari, Kulhad Chai and Bakery, Yadav Juice Center and ice cream from Subhan Cakes Bakers Ice Cream located at Sadar ..

Shramdaan offered to clean Suryakund Dham Narmada ghat

Under the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, under the guidance of Collector, Somesh Mishra and CEO of District Panchayat, Shreyansh Kumat, cleaning work was done by doing shramdaan at Suryakund Dham Narmada ghat in Gram Panchayat Sakwah. During this, District Coordinator of MP Jan Abhiyan Parishad, Rajendra Chaudhary, said that water is integral and important for our life. It is the basic foundation of energy source, health and balanced development of our body. Without water, we can neither survive nor ..

JMC Budget meeting 4 new fire stations to soon come up in city: Mayor

Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh made several bold claims about the city’s development during the budget meeting organised at Pt Bhawani Prasad Tiwari auditorium of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, on Monday. However, he also had to face sharp allegations of the Opposition members. Allegations by Congress corporators and counter attacks from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party members heated up the House. After day-long debate the meeting is adjourned till 11 am, on Tuesday. It may be mentioned that on March 28, ..

CM Dr Yadav drives river clean-up initiative in Ujjain

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav actively participated in the cleaning of Ramghat on the banks of the Kshipra River in Ujjain, spearheading the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan. The Chief Minister personally joined the effort to clean the ghats by entering the river. Following the clean-up, he bathed in the Kshipra River and sought blessings from Maa Kshipra. Dr Yadav emphasized that the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan is a special initiative aimed at rejuvenating Madhya Pradesh's ancient and historical water ..

Public representative review implementation of Govt’s priority schemes

Member of Parliament, Ashish Dubey chaired the meeting of the District Co-ordination and Monitoring Committee 'Disha' at Collectorate on Monday. MLA Cantt Ashok Rohani, MLA Bargi, Neeraj Singh Thakur, MLA Sihora, Santosh Barkade, MLA, Dr Abhilash Pandey, President, District Panchayat, Asha Mukesh Gotiya, Janpad President, Collector, Deepak Saxena, JMC Commissioner, Preeti Yadav, CEO, District Panchayat, Abhishek Gehlot, ASP Suryakant Sharma and other concerned officers were present. Implementation ..

MP Dubey, MLA Rohani, others extend Civil Service Day wishes

The public representatives have extended best wishes of Civil Service Day to the administrative officers on Monday. After the meeting of ‘Disha’, Member of Parliament, Ashish Dubey, MLA Ashok Rohani, Neeraj Singh, Santosh Barkade and President, District Panchayat, Asha Mukesh Gotiya greeted Collector, Deepak Saxena, Municipal Commissioner, Preeti Yadav and other officers by giving them bouquets...

Gazetted officers conduct surprise inspections at various police stations

In compliance with the order issued by the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh, the gazetted officers conducted surprise inspection at the police stations of their respective section throughout the district during the intermediate night of Saturday and Sunday. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jabalpur Zone, Jabalpur, Atul Singh conducted surprise inspection of Barela police station. While inspecting the store room, DIG Jabalpur zone, Singh inspected the maintenance of seized goods, arms ..

Relocated liquor shop faces protests in Ranjhi

A liquor shop recently relocated from Mohania to Parshuram Basti in Gandhi Chowk, Ranjhi is now facing renewed protests. The shop had earlier been shifted following strong opposition in its previous location, but the move has sparked fresh demonstrations, led by local women. The protesting women have warned of self-immolation if the shop is not removed. Meanwhile, some local leaders claim that the shop is situated far from the residential area and alleged that certain groups are provoking people for ..

SYNA Intl School students take part in Annual Educational Tours 2025

SYNA International School, Katni, unfolded a magnificent chapter of experiential learning through its Annual Educational Tours 2025. Principal Dr Aditya Kumar Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to the staff members for their unwavering dedication, and to the parents for their constant trust and support. In an extraordinary celebration of learning, 37 staff members and hundreds of students embarked on exciting journeys that spanned the snow-capped Himalayan trails, sacred riversides, royal forts, ..

Initiative to beat the heat Defogger machines installed at main squares to give some relief to commuters

In an effort to provide relief to citizens from the scorching heat, the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation has taken a new initiative. Municipal Commissioner Preeti Yadav informed that considering the intense heat and dust during summer season, steps have been taken to ensure comfort for pedestrians and the general public. Under the initiative, defogger machines have been installed at main squares in the city to help reduce the impact of extreme heat...

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary all set to welcome Cheetahs

As the Cheetah Project is progressing well in the State, cheetahs in India are likely to shift to their second home Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary soon after the Kuno National Park (KNP). Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav made an important announcement on Friday saying Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary ready to host the animals soon. After attending, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) meeting at Bhopal, he said that in-depth discussion was held on cheetah relocation in Friday ..

1st Katni International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament Syna Int’l School bags Best School Trophy

The 1st Katni International Open FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025, witnessed a remarkable display of talent and strategic brilliance. The prestigious event drew participants from various schools including Syna International School, St. Paul, JPV DAV, DPS, Belwellther, and Poddar International. Young minds from Syna International School delivered an outstanding performance across various age categories. In the Under-9 category, Anadik Jain (Class 3) secured the 3rd position, showcasing commendable ..

Mandla: Step well cleaned in Katra village

On the initiative of the Madhya Pradesh Government, with the aim of making the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan successful, the cleaning work of the stepwell of Gram Panchayat Katra was done under the guidance of Collector, Somesh Mishra and CEO of District Panchayat, Shreyansh Kumat. During this, the District Coordinator of MP Jan Abhiyan Parishad, Rajendra Chaudhary, while explaining the utility of water, said that water is very important for our life. It is necessary for every living being and is used ..

Doctors restore boy’s eye sight free of cost using phaco method

The doctors restored the vision of Kanhaiya’s right eye after successful surgery of cataract performed free of cost under National Child Health Program. Successful surgery was done with phaco method and lens was implanted in the ophthalmology department of the district hospital...

Achievement: VFJ embarks on new overhauling mission of T-72 tanks

The Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), known for its long-standing legacy in manufacturing military vehicles, has now embarked on a new mission of overhauling the iconic T-72 tank, a cornerstone of India’s armoured forces. The first T-72 tank for this purpose has been delivered to VFJ by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Chennai. Originally designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union, the T-72 tank was inducted into the Indian Army in the 1970s. Over time, production and upgrades were localised ..

NSCBMCH docs perform complex surgeries, save lives of 2 babies

The doctors in ENT Department of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College and Hospital (NSCBMCH) have given a new lease of life to two innocent kids including a 6-month old baby, by performing complex surgeries on them. The 6-month baby had a big worm stuck in the throat while a 1.5 year old toddler swallowed a piece of chicken which was stuck in his chest causing trouble in breathing...

Two nabbed for illegal stocking, trade of liquor in separate raids

District Excise Department nabbed two accused involved in illegal stocking and trade of liquor in two separate raids and seized huge quantity of liquor and a tata safari amounting to Rs 13 lakh. It may be noted that under the direction of Collector Deepak Saxena, Excise Department has started a special campaign against illegal manufacturing, sale, storage and transportation of liquor in the district. During the campaign, Excise Department received information about illegal stocking and transportation ..

Yeh Jaane Anjaane Chhayakaar 2025 Works of Padmakar, Ravindra bag top prize at photography competition

The results of the photography competition and exhibition - ‘Yeh Jaane Anjaane Chhayakaar 2025’, being organised for the past 48 years in the memory of the city's artist late Shashin Yadav, were declared on Tuesday. Under Black & White category, first prize was bagged by Padmakar Gade (Indore), second prize by Parth Pratim Shah (Kolkata) while the third prize by Chinmay Bhattacharya (Kolkata). The consolation prizes of this category were bagged by Akhil Hardia (Indore), Kailash Mittal (Indore), Mukesh ..

Rewa soldier succumbs to injuries while taking part in war exercise

Soldier Ajay Vishwakarma, passed away during treatment after he met with accident during war exercise. The mortal remains were laid to rest with full Military Honours at his village. He was resident of Madhi Khurd village of Rewa district. He was seriously injured during war exercise and was undergoing treatment at Roorkie. On April 11, he succumbed to his injuries. Martyr Ajay Vishwakarma was deployed in the 119 Assault Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army at Patiala...

BJP remembers Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on birth anniversary, tributes paid

The Bharatiya Janata Party has remembered Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, on Monday. The party has organised a grand programme at Ambedkar Chowk, where senior BJP leaders, office bearers and party workers paid floral tributes to the statue of the social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution. District BJP President Ratnesh Sonkar, Member of Parliament Ashish Dubey, Rajya Sabha MP Sumitra Valmiki, MLA Ashok Rohani along with several senior party leaders, workers ..

Minor son, two others arrested for brutally killing 50-yr-old man

Madhotal police have unfolded blind murder mystery of a middle aged man and arrested his minor aged son and two others for strangulating him. 17-year-old son conspired to kill his father after being annoyed with his cruel behaviour with mother in drunken stupor. The accused have been identified as Uday Chadar (19), son of Ganesh Chadar, a resident of Auria Katangi Bypass in Madhotal, Sahil Raikwar (18), son of Arvind Raikwar, resident of Auria near Government School in Madhotal and 17-year-old juvenile...

Various activities at Jheel Mahotsav attracting crowd of all age groups

The Jheel Mahotsav is making waves not just with adventure sports, but also as a unique cultural and tourism attraction. Held near the vast waters of the Bargi Dam, the festival has become a magnet for people of all ages, offering over 18 thrilling water, land and air-based activities in Deori Bakai village, a picturesque village on the banks of the Narmada River in Mandla district. Organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and the Jabalpur Archaeology, Tourism & Culture Council, the festival features ..

RPF Constable Amrohi saves passenger’s life

  Staff Reporter  A major accident was averted at Bhopal Railway Station thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of Railway Protection Force (RPF) Head Constable Nitin Amrohi. While Gorakhpur Express (Train No. 20103) was departing from Pl..

12-year-old boy killed in tiger attack in Bandhavgarh

  Staff Reporter  a 12-year-old boy was killed in a tiger attack in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Umaria district on Saturday morning. The boy was identified as Vijay Kol. Vijay’s body was later recovered from a nearby stream. Vijay Ko..

State gets 25th sanctuary named after Dr Ambedkar in Sagar distt

 Staff Reporter  Madhya Pradesh has added another feather to its cap with the establishment of its 25th wildlife sanctuary, named the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary, in Sagar district. This initiative, driven by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav̵..

Three drug peddlers held with 4.738 kg ganja

   Staff Reporter  In a significant crackdown on illegal drug trade, a joint team of Crime Branch and Panagar Police apprehended three individuals involved in trafficking of narcotic substances. The team seized 4.738 kilograms of ganja..

City reverberates with chants of Jai Veer Hanuman

 Staff Reporter  In a spiritually charged atmosphere, Shri Hanuman Janmotsav was celebrated with great devotion and festivity across Sanskardhani on Saturday. This year’s celebrations were of special significance, as they coincided with a..

Confluence of faith, devotion, enthusiasm witnessed at Jam Sawali

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari along with his family attends special pujan on Hanuman Janmotsav n Our  Correspondent SAUNSAR  A grand religious event was organised on the occasion of Janmotsav of Shri Hanuman ji at famous Shri Ch..

Hospitals asked to verify qualification, registration of medical officers by 21st

  Staff Reporter  Stung with the unfortunate incident at Mission Hospital Damoh, the administration has decided to strictly enforce requisite of certified qualification and registration of medical officers working in all private hospitals a..

Mandla welcomes Indian cricket team’s Shuchi Upadhyay with open arms

  Our Correspondent MANDLA  Indian women’s team player Shuchi Upadhyay was honoured by the district administration in the round table room of the Collectorate. Shuchi visited Mandla for the first time after official announcement by t..

Police seize 22 narcotic injections, accused at large

   Staff Reporter  Lordganj police seized 22 narcotic injections and a scooter but accused managed to escape from the spot near Aaga Chowk Sulabh Complex. SHO of Lordganj police station, Harikishan Aatnere informed that, on the night..

‘Mahatma Phule is a symbol of social empowerment’

  Staff Reporter Bharatiya Janata Party Pichhda Varga Morcha observed the 198th birth anniversary of social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, on Friday. A number of senior office-bearers of the Morcha under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rohani garl..

Govt welfare schemes reflect Advaita’s ‘Spirit of Service’: PM

  Senior Special Correspondent Underlining the Advaita’s teachings of ‘principle of service’ and how its elements have been included in to the various welfare initiatives taken by his Government, Prime Minister Narendr..

Vehicle-lifters’ gang busted, 5 accused arrested

 Staff Reporter  Garha police busted a gang of vehicle-lifters, apprehended four of the five accused including two juveniles and retrieved nine stolen two-wheelers amounting to Rs 9 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as Guddu alia..

4 killed on-the-spot after SUV falls off bridge into Somti river

In a tragic incident, four people died on-the-spot when a speeding SUV fell off a bridge into Somti river about 45 kms from Jabalpur on Thursday afternoon. Condition of two remains critical and have been referred to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College. All of them were travelling in the same SUV and were coming to Jabalpur from Chargawan. There were six people in the car, along with a goat. Soon after receiving information about the accident, SHO, Chargawan, Abhishek Pyaasi reached the spot ..