Jabalpur

MPBSE X: Hinauti’s Pratibha Solanki is State topper

  Our Correspondent : Devendranagar (Panna), Apr 15 Pratibha Singh Solanki, a student hailing from Hinauti, a small village in Gunnaur Tehsil of Panna district has made history by securing first rank in the State-level merit list of class 1..

DPS, Mandla Road, students prove mettle in CBSE class X

  Staff Reporter : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced it’s Class X Board result on Wednesday. Maintaining the tradition, the students from Delhi Public School, Mandla Road, once again proved their academic excel..

Govt schools’ students shine in std Xth, XIIth State Board

  Staff Reporter : Students from Government schools in Jabalpur have delivered an extraordinary performance in class 10 and 12 Board results announced by Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE). Breaking traditional trends, Gove..

Girls outperform boys, Girls outperform boys, in both class X, XII State Board

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has announced class 10 and 12 results for 2026, which revealed a major shift in the State’s education landscape. While class 12 result shows improvement, class 10 outcome..

Authorities begin strict action against illegally parked vehicles on roads

  Staff Reporter : In a continued effort to streamline traffic arrangement in the city, traffic police have taken strict action against improperly parked four-wheelers by using wheel locks on vehicles found obstructing public roads. Acting..

Illegal liquor, scooter worth Rs 1.45 lakh seized by Excise Deptt

  Staff Reporter : A team of Excise Department raided a residential complex and seized illegal stock of liquor and a scooter amounting to Rs 1.45 lakh in Russell Chowk area on Monday night. Acting under the directions of Collector Raghvendr..

Two held for scrapping vehicles illegally

  Staff Reporter : In a joint operation, Crime Branch and Adhartal Police raided a scrap godown and arrested two accused involved in illegal scrapping of vehicles. The action has been taken action against an illegal vehicle scrapping racke..

Class X, XII State board results today, n CM Dr Yadav to officially declare results from Bhopal n Results of DPSE Main Exams to also be announced

  Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is all set to announce the results for the High School (Class 10), Higher Secondary (Class 12) and Diploma in Pre-School Education (DPSE) Main Exams 2026. According..

City enthusiastically celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti

  Staff Reporter : Various political, social and voluntary organisations across the city observed Ambedkar Jayanti with great enthusiasm on Tuesdasy. Leaders and citizens paid floral tributes at statues of B R Ambedkar, while several progr..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Jabalpur Distt Hospital admn officially ends ‘Gate Pass’ system

   Staff Reporter :  In a significant move to protect interests of patients and their families, Jabalpur District Hospital administration has officially abolished ‘Gate Pass’ system. The decision comes following widespread..

Major administrative overhaul in Mp Reshuffle of Principal Secretaries, Addl Principal Secretaries ranks expected soon

   Senior Special Correspondent : Much-anticipated major bureaucratic reshuffle has taken place in the State late Thursday night. According to the highly-placed sources, very soon additional chief secretaries and principal secretari..

Existing billing structure impacting people’s preference for rooftop solar

   By Ashish Rajput :  Solar power consumers in the State are feeling cheated with unfair electricity billing practices by power distribution companies, despite their active contribution to clean energy generation. Distribution compani..

HC takes tough stand on drain water used for vegetation ...seeks concrete suggestions for permanent solution

   Legal Correspondent :  The High Court has taken a tough stand on contaminated drain water and Narmada River, directing concrete solutions. Three petitions concerning vegetable production using contaminated and toxic drain water, dis..

Crackdown on power defaulters, power pilferers during surprise night inspection

   Staff Reporter :  In a major crackdown on power defaulters and electricity theft, Madhya Pradesh Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company Ltd launched a surprise night inspection drive across the city, registering 33 cases against large..

First time ever: MP wins 8 medals in Para-Athletics C’ship

   Sports Reporter :  Madhya Pradesh wins 8 medals, including 3 gold, in Para-Athletics Championship for the first time. The 24th National Para-Athletics Championship 2026 concluded with a spectacular finish at Kalinga Stadium in Bhuba..

Unique Initiative: JMC not just rehabilitating beggars but joining them with mainstream

  Staff Reporter : In a humanitarian initiative aimed at making the city free from begging, Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) is running a special drive to rehabilitate people engaged in begging and connect them with mainstream society...

Suspension of Alliance Air flight services from Jabalpur proves a major setback

  Staff Reporter : The suspension of Alliance Air flight services from Jabalpur has triggered concern across the Mahakoshal region, with stakeholders terming it a major setback to connectivity and regional growth. The Vayuseva Sangharsh Sam..

HC takes strict action on Nursing Scam: Results of 30,000 students on hold

  Legal Correspondent : The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken a tough stance regarding the highly publicized nursing scam in the state. The results of approximately 30,000 first-year GNM students for the 2022-23 academic session will not..

BJP will form next Govt in West Bengal, asserts Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya

  Staff Reporter : Senior BJP leader and State Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the next Government in West Bengal. Vijayvargiya, who was in the city..

IHC facility now in Medical College

  Staff Reporter : In a significant step towards strengthening public healthcare with modern technology, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) facility was inaugurated at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, on Wednesday. Installed at Multi-D..

CM launches ‘Gaon-Basti Chalo Abhiyan’

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has launched BJP’s ‘Gaon-Basti Chalo Abhiyan’ at Manas Bhavan as part of the party’s foundation day programs, asserting that BJP workers operate with a “nation f..

Speed up recruitment for sanctioned posts: Minister Tomar to power companies

  Staff Reporter : Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar on Wednesday reviewed departmental projects and issued strict instructions to all five power distribution companies to speed up recruitment against sanctioned posts. He directed that..

MP harmonising traditional farming wisdom with modern research: CM

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav proudly announced that Madhya Pradesh has become a pioneer in agricultural development by successfully harmonising traditional farming wisdom with modern scientific research. Speaking at the..

Achievement: OFK wins ‘Golden Peacock National Quality Award’

  Staff Reporter : One of India’s premier defence manufacturing units, Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK), has achieved a significant milestone by being conferred with the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock National Quality Award 2026R..

Grocery shop gutted in Belbag area, no casualties reported

  Staff Reporter : With the onset of summer season, incidents of fire have started increasing in the city. In one such case, a grocery shop caught fire late Tuesday night in Belbag area, causing panic among residents. According to informati..

Pench: Tourists elated after sighting leopardess with three cubs

  Our Correspondent :  During a jungle safari at the Pench Tiger Reserve in Seoni, tourists spotted a leopardess walking fearlessly on the road with her three young cubs. A video of this has surfaced. The incident occurred while tourists we..

Financial research institute to be set up in Bhopal

  Staff Reporter : In a significant move towards the holistic development of Madhya Pradesh, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a massive financial outlay of Rs 16,720 crore for various developmental projects..

Fire breaks out in Gurandi market area, no casualties reported

  Staff Reporter : Panic gripped the busy Gurandi market area on Sunday morning after a sudden fire broke out in scrap shops, engulfing four establishments within minutes. The incident, which occurred around 9 am, is suspected to have been..

Tigress carcass found in Kanha, territorial fight suspected

  Staff Reporter : A tigress was found dead in Kanhari forest area under Kanha range of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, on Sunday. Forest officials initiated immediate action following guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority..

Gol Bazaar area: A glaring example of administrative apathy

  By Dhanendra Chaurasia : What was once showcased as a model of urban renewal under the Smart City mission is now slipping into bad shape. The Gol Bazaar area, redeveloped with crores of rupees by Jabalpur Smart City Limited (JSCL), is tod..

3 killed as Housing lodge collapses in Anuppur, Financial aid of Rs 9 lakh each for families of deceased and Rs 2.5 lakh each for those injured declared

  Our Correspondent Kotma :  Three died when a three-story building housing Agarwal Lodge collapsed near the Kotma bus stand in Anuppur district, on Saturday evening. This accident claimed the lives of Hanuman Deen Yadav (55) and his broth..

SP emphasises on strict enforcement of NDPS Act, public awareness to combat growing menace

Staff Reporter : Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay has emphasised on strict enforcement of NDPS Act and large-scale public awareness campaigns to combat growing menace of narcotics in the district. The directive follows instructions issued dur..

BJP leaders review preparations for Foundation Day celebrations on April 6

n Staff Reporter Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting, on Friday to review preparations for party’s Foundation Day on April 6 and the fortnight-long programmes planned on the occasion. During the meeting, party leaders outlined the schedule..

Fluctuating weather brings relief, raises worries too

  Staff Reporter : Weather conditions in the State have changed suddenly, bringing relief from searing heat but raising concerns. After days of intense heat, several parts of the State are now witnessing storms, rain and hail activity. The..

Cops arrest accused involved in huge investment scam worth Rs 3.04 crore

  Staff Reporter : In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Cyber Cell and Crime Branch of Jabalpur Police have arrested an accused involved in a massive investment scam worth Rs 3.04 crore, where a doctor was duped on the pretext of high retur..

HC to begin hearing in Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6

  INDORE : The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday said that it will begin regular hearing from April 6 in cases related to the religious character of the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex in Dhar. The Indore bench of the High C..

REWA: Man held for duping patient of Rs 56L on pretext of kidney transplant

  Our Correspondent : An accused who defrauded victim of Rs 56 lakh under the pretext of arranging a kidney transplant, was arrested by City Kotwali Police from Harda District. Under the direction of Rewa SP Shailendra Singh Chauhan; unde..

Devotees drenched in devotion on Hanuman Jayanti

n Staff Reporter The city witnessed a deep wave of devotion on the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav, as tens of thousands of devotees thronged temples across Sanskardhani from early morning. Starting from the Brahma Muhurta, long queues were seen outside ma..

Senior Cong leaders, workers protest againstrising prices of LPG cylinders, electricity, fuel

  Staff Reporter : HUNDEREDS of senior leaders and workers of City (District) Congress Committee on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Collector protesting against rising prices of cooking gas, electricity, petrol and diesel. They stage..