Jabalpur

Cops bust inter-state bike theft racket, 2 held

  Staff Reporter : In a major breakthrough, Madhotal Police have arrested two accused involved in an inter-state vehicle theft racket and recovered 15 stolen two-wheelers worth around Rs 15 lakh from them. The stolen vehicles include 12 fro..

Doctors’ panel addresses media orientation workshop to bust myths about HPV vaccine

  Staff Reporter : “Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among women in India, claiming approximately 80,000 lives annually. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for nearly 99% of these cases. The HPV vaccine..

Injured leopardess rescued from Agarwada beat

  Staff Reporter : A young leopardess was safely rescued from the Agarwada beat of Balaghat Forest Division after it was spotted early in the morning near an agricultural drainage area. The big cat was suspected to have a hind-leg injury...

Bomb blast creates panic in District Court, Initial probe reveals, the blast may have been caused by a Pipe Bomb

  Legal Correspondent : Panic gripped the Jabalpur District Court on Monday evening when a loud explosion was heard near Court No. 2. The blast caused panic among lawyers and other people present. Omti police arrived at the scene upon recei..

Fast food outlet’s registration suspended after finding expired cold drinks, spices

  Staff Reporter : In a surprise inspection, officials of Food Safety Administration suspended the food registration of Patel Fast Food after expired cold drinks and spices were found stored for sale at the establishment. The outlet, locate..

11 gamblers arrested with over Rs 40,000 cash, 11 cellphones

  Staff Reporter : Shahpura police raided a gambling, apprehending 11 gamblers and seized cash of Rs 40,500 and 11 mobile handsets from them. SHO of Shahpura police station Praveen Dhurve informed that on the night of March 15, 2026, polic..

280 absconding warrantees arrested, including fourteen of them with weapons

  Staff Reporter :  Continuing with the night combing operation, District Police arrested total 280 absconding warrantees and nabbed 14 miscreants with weapons in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The combing operation was condu..

Divnl meet of BJP’s Chikitsa Prakoshta held on State President’s first visit

  Staff Reporter : A divisional meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Chikitsa Prakoshta was held at the party divisional office on the occasion of the first visit of State President Dr Vishal Singh Baghel to the city. Addressing th..

Rahul can learn role of Opposition from late Atalji: CM

   Our Correspondent KATNI : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that he was ashamed to even speak about his statements regarding the US-Israel, and Iran war. If Rahul Gandhi wants to..

Passengers on Mahamana Express panic after smoke fills coach

   Staff Reporter :  Passengers on West Central Railway’s (WCR’s) Mahamana Express, travelling from Bhopal to Khajuraho, panicked when smoke filled a coach. The incident occurred near Udaypura, between Lalitpur and Tikamgar..

National Lok Adalat: Over 12K taxpayers deposit about Rs 13 crore in JMC coffers

   Staff Reporter :  Nearly 12,000 taxpayers deposited about Rs 13 crore in coffers of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) as property tax, water tax and other municipal dues during National Lok Adalat held at JMC headquarters and all..

Rakesh Singh lays foundation stone for works worth Rs 24 crore in 8 wards of West Assembly constituency

   Staff Reporter :  State Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development works worth around Rs 24 crore in eight wards of the West Assembly constituency. The projects in..

Narsinghpur police bust gang transacting crores by using details of ordinary citizens as ‘mule accounts’

   Our Correspondent :  NARSINGHPUR :  Narsinghpur police have achieved a major breakthrough against cybercriminals operating in Narsinghpur district. Police have busted a gang that was illegally transacting crores of rupees..

Eateries fearlessly using domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purpose

   By Ashish Rajput :  Amid growing public complaints about shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, unchecked use of household gas cylinders in commercial establishments has raised serious concerns, exposing the gap between administrative..

Railways provides timely medical assistance to ailing woman passenger

   Staff Reporter :  The Railways provided timely medical assistance to an ailing woman passenger. Demonstrating humanitarian sensitivity, Jabalpur division of West Central Railway (WCR) ensured a safe journey for an ailing woman pass..

Minister Rakesh Singh graces procession on 1010th birth anniv of Maa Karma Devi

   Staff Reporter :  A grand procession was taken out in the city on the occasion of 1010th birth anniversary of Bhakt Shiromani Maa Karma Devi, revered deity of Sahu community and an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. Thousands of devot..

Panic as brake van of Shahdol-Nagpur Express derails, all passengers safe

   Staff Reporter :  A train accident occurred in Seoni district under South East Central Railway (SECR) on Friday. The brake van, rearmost component of a train travelling from Shahdol to Nagpur, suddenly derailed. The incident occur..

HC expresses displeasure over petitioner bringing foetus into courtroom

   Legal Correspondent :  A single bench of the MPHC comprising Justice Himanshu Joshi expressed strong displeasure over the petitioner bringing an aborted foetus into the courtroom. It remarked that the petitioner’s bringing an..

Man held for hoarding 35 LPG cylinders

   Staff Reporter :  Crime Branch team raided a house and seized hoarding of total 35 domestic LPG cylinders under the jurisdiction of Adhartal police station on Thursday night. The raid was conducted at residence of Pradeep Sahu (55),..

MPEEF officials meet MPPGCL MP Manjeet Singh

  Staff Reporter : senior officials of Madhya Pradesh Electricity Employee Federation met Manjeet Singh, Managing Director, MP Power Generating Company (MPPGCL), to discuss ongoing expansion of employee welfare programs and the enhancement..

Police resort to caning, use tear gas to disperse mob protesting teen’s murder

  Our Correspondent : SINGRAULI, Mar 12 In Singrauli district, a mob attacked Morwa police station in protest of the murder of a 15-year-old boy. At around 7 pm, stone-pelting escalated the situation, forcing police to use tear gas and res..

Lawyers stage symbolic hunger strike demanding Advocate Protection Act in MP

  Legal Correspondent :  Advocates staged a day-long symbolic hunger strike at Tehsil Chowk in Jabalpur demanding implementation of Advocate Protection Act in Madhya Pradesh. Dheeraj Singh Thakur, an advocate in Madhya Pradesh High Cou..

Elderly, specially-abled passengers bear the brunt, ...as world class lift on Platform no 1 of Jabalpur Rly Stn out of order for last 10 days

  By Neetesh Kumar :  Amidst lofty claims, the world-class lift on Platform No. 1 at Jabalpur Railway Station has stopped working, leaving the elderly and specially-abled in dire straits. The lift, installed for passenger convenience on the..

Fraudster held for swapping ATM cards, withdrawing money from many accounts

  Staff Reporter : In a joint operation, a combined team of Gorakhpur and Cantt police arrested a habitual fraudster who cheated several people by swapping their ATM cards and withdrawing money from their bank accounts. The accused has been..

NHSRC Central team conducts surprise inspections at two PHCs

  Staff Reporter : A central team from National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) conducted surprise inspections at two primary health centers (PHCs) in Jabalpur district on Wednesday. The inspection was aimed at evaluating the sustain..

Collector reviews availability, distribution of LPG in district

  Staff Reporter : Collector Raghvendra Singh reviewed availability and distribution of LPG gas in the district in compliance with the directives of the Madhya Pradesh Government during a meeting of Food Department officials. During the me..

Authorities vigilant as some taking undue advantage by creating artificial shortage

  By Ashish Rajput : Amidst ongoing crisis and supply chain being hit due to ongoing tension in the Middle-East, concerns are rising that opportunistic traders may exploit uncertain situation to make quick profits. Market observers say that..

JMC transforms garbage dumping spot into playground within just 10 hours

  Staff Reporter :  In a remarkable example of cleanliness and innovation, the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has transformed a long neglected garbage dumping spot into a lively playground within just 10 hours. The site, located in fr..

Chief Minister Dr Yadav virtually inaugurates solar-powered modern traffic signals in city

  Staff Reporter:  Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav virtually inaugurated solar-powered modern traffic signals at major intersections in the city. The inauguration was conducted remotely from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Convention Centre b..

Speeding car crushes 4 bikers to death, Five car occupants were injured in the head-on collision

  Our Correspondent Katni :  On the intervening night of March 9-10, a speeding car collided with a bike coming from opposite direction, killing all four young men sitting in the bike on the spot and injuring the occupants of the car. The..

huts reduced to ashes in massive fire

  Staff Reporter :  A major fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in Gujarati Mohalla under the Adhartal police station area, left several families homeless. The blaze started around 5 am and spread rapidly, engulfing nearly 8 to 10 sha..

Sarpanch in EOW net while taking Rs 15,000 bribe

  Staff Reporter :  The team of Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Jabalpur trapped and arrested a village sarpanch while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 near the Seoni Bus Stand, on Monday. The accused, Ramgopal Deheria (32), is the Sarpanch of..

Dr Satya Prakash Yadav, man who performed over 1,000 BMTs so far

  By Shivanjali Verma :  Dr Satya Prakash Yadav, who currently serves as Director, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Medanta- The Medicity in Gurugram, is one of the pioneers in starting performing BMTs in 2005...

Pench Tiger Reserve’s iconic tigress ‘Langdi Baghin’ dies

  Staff Reporter : One of the most well-known and oldest tigresses of Pench Tiger Reserve, PN-20 (T-20), popularly known as the ‘Langdi Baghin’, was found dead on Monday morning near Joda Munara Camp in Bison Beat of Karmajhiri..

BJP is not only a political party but an ideological movement: CM

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Hemant Khandelwal addressed a workshop organised under ‘Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan’ at divisional office of Bhar..

JMC’s initiative: Wright Town lane transformed into ‘Sanskar Gali’

  Staff Reporter : A lane in Wright Town that was once known for garbage and neglect has now been transformed into a lively public space named ‘Sanskar Gali’ under a special cleanliness initiative of the Jabalpur Municipal Corpo..

Panic in Ranital Sports Complex after woman’s body found on garbage heap

Staff Reporter : Sensation prevailed in Ranital Sports Complex area when body of an unidentified woman was found under mysterious circumstances on heap of garbage behind BJP Divisional Office, on Sunday morning. Some morning walkers first saw the bod..

Thousands gather for ‘Samrasta Holi’

  Staff Reporter : The city witnessed a lively display of unity and harmony as thousands of people participated in the ‘Samrasta Holi’ celebrations organised by Samrasta Seva Sangathan on the occasion of Rang Panchami. With part..

Distt admn to install rainwater harvesting systems, at major Government, private buildings across city

  By Ashish Rajput :  The district administration, in association with Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC), will soon start a fresh campaign to encourage residents to adopt rainwater harvesting. As part of the initiative, rainwater harves..

State-level delegation of BKS apprise CM of farmers’ issues, submit memo

  Staff Reporter : A state-level delegation of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) met Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and submitted a memorandum highlighting various issues faced by farmers, on Friday. State General Secretary Chandrakant Gaur s..

Divers fish out body of boy reported missing after two days in Bargi Dam

  Staff Reporter : Team of divers managed to find the body of a boy after two days he was reported missing in Bargi Dam, on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Shailesh Nema (27), a resident near Jain Temple in Bargi Nagar. Accordin..

Govt sets up control rooms in Bhopal, New Delhi for those stuck in war zone

  Staff Reporter : Taking a stand on the current unpredictable circumstances prevailing in Middle-East nations, the Madhya Pradesh Government has initiated formal measures to assist its residents currently staying in the Gulf region. To ens..

Chitrangi SDOP Saiyaam receives cash reward for outstanding work in Anti-Naxal operations

  Our Correspondent Singrauli :  Chitrangi Rahul Kumar Saiyaam is among 34 police officers and employees who have received cash reward for their outstanding contribution in Anti-Naxal operations. Director General of Police (DGP), Madhya P..

Speeding pickup loses control, overturns near Dhuma Bypass, no casualties

  Our Correspondent SEONI :  A road accident occurred near the Dhuma Bypass, under the Dhuma police station area of Seoni district, on Wednesday, March 4. A speeding pickup truck lost control and overturned in a field. There were no casual..

Katni District Police launch ‘Police Didi’ campaign, publicity vehicle flagged off

  Our Correspondent Katni : With the aim of promoting the safety, empowerment, and awareness on women and girls, Katni District Police launched a special initiative, ‘Police Didi’. The publicity vehicle of this campaign was fl..

Jabalpurians celebrate harmonious Holi

      Staff Reporter : The festival of colours was celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour across Sanskardhani, on Wednesday as Jabalpurians marked Holi with joy and harmony. From early morning, groups o..

Gruesome, Man brutally kills teenager with hammer in broad daylight in Damoh

   Our Correspondent Damoh :  In a gruesome incident, a man killed a 16-year-old teen by smashing his head with a hammer on Thursday afternoon. The spine-chilling incident was reported in Sammanna village under the jurisdiction of Da..

EOW Jabalpur team arrests JMC employee for accepting bribe

   Staff Reporter :  Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Jabalpur team caught an employee of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000, on Saturday. EOW team apprehended the accused and took him away in the..

Shubhranjan Sen appointed as Head of State Forest Force

   Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Government has officially appointed Shubhranjan Sen, a senior officer of the Indian Forest Service (IFS), as the Head of the State Forest Force (HoFF). An official order to this effect was issued..

Police conduct rigorous vehicle checking drive across city

   Staff Reporter :  Tightening noose on anti-social elements, Jabalpur Police conducted a rigorous vehicle checking drive to check drunken driving and violation of traffic norms. The special drive was conducted under the directives of..