Jabalpur

High Court seeks reply in compensation case to Omkareshwar dam hit people

  Legal Correspondent :  High Court issued contempt notice to ACS Rajesh Rajoura. A single bench of Justice Dwarkadhish Bansal of the High Court has issued a contempt notice to Additional Chief Secretary Rajesh Rajoura in the compensation c..

Inspection at 5 fertiliser selling establishments

   Staff Reporter :  Agriculture officials issue show cause to 3 for irregularities :  Agriculture officials while conducting inspection at five fertiliser selling establishments, issued show cause notice to three for irregul..

Four absconding members of Abdul Razzaq Gang in police net

  Staff Reporter :  In a late-night operation on Thursday, Jabalpur police succeeded in apprehending four absconding members of Abdul Razzaq Gang, including his son, at a resort at Pench Tiger Reserve in Seoni district. The accused were gat..

JMC taking stern stand against encroachers to streamline traffic

  Staff Reporter :  Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) is carrying out a drive to streamline the city’s traffic system. The anti-encroachment squad of the JMC is also taking strict action against encroachments disrupting vehicular m..

Shooting Star Shambhavi clinches gold in Dehradun

  Sports Reporter :  Jabalpur’s rising shooting star Shambhavi Singh Chandel, has clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Youth Women category at the 0135 India Open Shooting Competition, held in Dehradun. Representing Sanskard..

MP Ashish Dubey meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

   Staff Reporter : n To expedite the pace of infrastructure development in Jabalpur  In a bid to expedite the pace of infrastructure development in Jabalpur Parliamentary constituency, Member of Parliament Ashish Dubey paid a cou..

Lady professor found dead at her residence in a pool of blood

  Staff Reporter :  A lady professor of Home Science College was found dead in a pool of blood at her residence under mysterious circumstances on Friday afternoon under the jurisdiction of Garha police station. The deceased has been identif..

Police book 16 rice millers, 12 Govt officials, employees

  Staff Reporter :  Police have booked 16 rice millers and 12 Government officials and employees over irregularities in 1.87 lakh quintals paddy transportation amounting to Rs 43.02 crore in the district. Acting on the directives of Collect..

BJP registers victory in six local body by-elections

The results of the by-elections held on Monday for one councillor each in nine urban bodies across in the State were declared on Thursday. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won majority of seats winning six out of the nine contested seats. While the main Opposition Congress secured three seats. The elections were necessitated due to vacancies arising from resignations, disqualifications and deaths of previous councillors. BJP’s Shankarlal defeated Congress candidate Ramchandra Rathore by 179 votes ..

Jabalpur gets perfect score in NCAP Survey 2024-25

Jabalpur has once again secured a major national achievement by earning a perfect score in National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Survey 2024-25. Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) received 100 out of 100 marks, reflecting the city’s substantial and sustained improvement in air quality. Municipal Commissioner Preeti Yadav informed that a series of comprehensive initiatives have been take out across the city to combat air pollution. These include the construction of well-paved roads, development of ..

No student should be deprived of education due to lack of resources, says CM Dr Mohan Yadav

Hundreds of school girls from across the city received bicycles on Thursday under the State Government’s Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme, in a special programme held at Kamla Nehru Sandipani Kanya Vidyalaya. The scheme, aimed at promoting access to education and ensuring timely school attendance, continues to benefit thousands of students, especially those living in remote and underserved areas. During the event, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav reiterated the Government’s commitment to providing equal ..

BJYM demands FIR against Dr Guin for objectionable remarks on social media

Members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Wednesday visited Omti Police Station to lodge a complaint against Dr Geeta Guin, former Dean of Netaji Subhash Chandar Bose Medical College, Jabalpur for allegedly making objectionable remarks on social media. They have demanded the police to register an FIR against her for spreading misinformation and insulting the people of Jabalpur. Senior office-bearers of BJYM said Dr Guin, who had long been associated with the Medical College, allegedly posted ..

Three bookies arrested during Gorakhpur Police raid, Rs 30,000 cash seized

Gorakhpur police raided the house of notorious criminal Bablu Sarfaraz and arrested his brother while taking bookings of Satta and seized cash of Rs 30,000, two walkie-talkies, two mobile handsets and records of Satta bookings. The arrested have been identified as Ajju alias Ajay Qureshi (32), resident of Kachhi Mohalla, Azad Chowk, Rampur, Pradeep Kori (34), resident of Baldi Kori ki Dafaai, near Community Hall, Ghamapur and Magan Kori (57), resident of Jagdamba Colony, Maharajpur, Adhartal. Superintenden..

Social group ‘Main’ plants 350 saplings

Under the aegis of Digambar Jain Social Group ‘Main’, Jabalpur, a plantation drive was carried out amidst light rain. As many as 350 saplings including 50 each of bamboo, khamer, teak and neem and 30 each of lemon, guava, amla and mango were planted with enthusiastic participation. A drawing competition on the theme of ‘Environmental Conservation’ was also organised during the event. A large number of children used their creativity to spread awareness through colours and brush strokes...

The voice of the students, the echo of the nation’s pride: ABVP

In our country, numerous festivals are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals are celebrated collectively by people of all classes and communities, meaningfully embodying the mantra of unity in diversity. Among these festivals is our National Students’ Day, celebrated nation-wide by students and all those associated with the education sector, with immense joy, enthusiasm, and vibrant festivities on 9th July. Observed on July 9th, ‘National Students’ Day’ is more than just a remembrance of ..

Mayor, officials inspect flooded areas, interact with residents

Following heavy rainfall on Friday morning, Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh along with Mayor-in-Council members and senior officials conducted an inspection of many areas to examine the situation and interact with residents. During the visit, Mayor Singh spoke with citizens and assured them that the city has seen significant improvement in rainwater management over the past two years...

CM inaugurates ‘Women Empowerment and Adivasi Gaurav Sammelan’ in Singrauli

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Women Empowerment and Adivasi Gaurav Sammelan organised at Sarai in Singrauli district on Friday. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 54 construction works worth Rs 503 crore in the event. Chief Minister Dr Yadav said that Singrauli is far from Bhopal in the map of the state but is closest to my heart. No stone will be left unturned in the development of Singrauli. Nine thousand Scheduled Tribe families in Singrauli have been given the benefit ..

Dindori overwhelmed with unceasing rains, locals grapple with waterlogging

Heavy rainfall has been continuing in the entire district since Thursday afternoon. Due to this, rivers, monsoon nullahs are flooded and the water level of the Narmada river has also risen. Locals are facing problem due to waterlogging at various places in the district headquarters. In Dindori town, due to waterlogging in houses around the Krishi Upaj Mandi including Civil Line, PWD Colony, and Masjid Mohalla, residents are confined to their home. The open premises of district hospital in waterlogged. ..

Power Police Stations to be set up in State

To act tough against power theft, power corporation in the State going to deployed special Energy Police force in the State. As the power pilferage is a prevalent issue that significantly impacts the power sector in various parts of the State. But a significant decision has been taken in this direction. Power Police Stations will be set up in the State. In the first phase, six dedicated Power Police Stations will be opened in six major cities. These stations will support inspection teams during surprise ..

Pench National Park closes doors for tourists Core area to remain closed till September 30

Entry of tourists has been stopped in the core zone of Pench National Park in Seoni district. Like every year, this year too the core area will remain closed till September 30 during the monsoon. On Monday, a crowd of domestic and foreign tourists was seen at Turiya and Karmajhiri gate. Safari was affected due to intermittent rain. Visibility of wildlife was also low. Now tourists will be able to do safari only in the buffer zone. Pench Tiger Reserve Director, Rajneesh Singh said that patrolling, ..

PWD Minister, officials chalk out plans for key projects to transform Jabalpur into tourism hub

In a significant move towards transforming Jabalpur into a major tourism hub, State Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh held an important meeting with senior officials in the State capital on Wednesday to chart out detailed plans for several key projects related to the city. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said that as per Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s announcement, the Sanskardhani, known for its rich cultural and historical heritage will now step into a new era of tourism development. A comprehensive ..

Agri-Startup: A career’s starting point

  By Dr Moni Thomas :  The growth of Indian agriculture is unique in the entire world. The strategic growth model was a combination of political, technical, financial, social and ecological factors in India. Volumes have been written on the..

MLA Hemant Khandelwal takes charge as State BJP President

Shukla On Wednesday, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan declared Betul MLA Hemant Vijay Khandelwal as the new State BJP head. He said that Khandelwal was the sole candidate to file his nomination papers on Tuesday for the post of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Madhya Pradesh unit chief. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had proposed Khandelwal’s name for the post of State head and announcement of his name was formally made by Dhramedra Pradhan. Signalling generation shift in the party, new President said in ..

Youth pays the price of online gaming addiction with his hand

Online gaming addiction proved dear to a youth as he had to lose his hand while playing the game. In Ghampaur area of Jabalpur, a young man was so engrossed in playing the game on his mobile while sitting on the side of a railway track that he did not notice the train coming and his hand got badly damaged after colliding with the moving train. He was immediately admitted to Orthopaedic Department, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical Hospital, where doctors had to amputate his right hand. This painful ..

STF Jabalpur busts drug trafficking racket, nabs three with 120 kg ganja

In a major crackdown, STF Jabalpur busted drug trafficking racket, apprehending three members and seized 120-kg ganja from them. The arrested have been identified as Shivam alias Indra Bahadur Singh (27), resident of Bartara village, Budhar tehsil in Shahdol district, Karan Singh (30), resident of Khwaja Nagar, Sohagpur in Shahdol and Pradeep Kumar Patel (34), resident of Sigudi village, Manpur in Umaria district. Inspector Ganesh Singh Thakur and Inspector Nikita Shukla of the Special Task Force ..

Rewa’s Dr Rajkumar Patel awarded Gold Medal for research in vet science

Bringing immense pride to Madhya Pradesh, Dr Rajkumar Patel, a veterinary scientist from Rewa, has been awarded a Gold Medal for his outstanding research in veterinary science. He received this prestigious honour from President of India, Draupadi Murmu at the 11th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)...

Hemant Khandelwal set to become BJP’s new State chief, unopposed

Betul Legislator Hemant Vijay Khandelwal is all set to assume leadership of the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, having emerged as the party’s next State President through an unopposed election. While the official announcement remains pending, the outcome was virtually confirmed during the nomination process held on Tuesday at the party’s headquarters in Bhopal...

121 ATVMs installed across 31 major stations in division

To promote digital ticketing in the Jabalpur Railway Division, total 121 ATVMs have been installed across 31 major stations in the division. Under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Kamal Kumar Talreja and the leadership of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Dr Madhur Verma, the Commercial Department of Jabalpur Railway Division has installed Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at major railway stations including Jabalpur, Madan Mahal, Katni, Narsinghpur, Gadarwara, Pipariya, Satna, ..

Extensive traffic mgmt drive commences in city

 Policemen during the anti-encroachment drive in Indira Market to streamline traffic movement.  Staff Reporter :  In a bid to improve Jabalpur city’s traffic system and reduce road accidents, an extensive traffic management drive..

A chance encounter

In the journey of life, we sometimes meet strangers, who become our lifelong friends. We share stories, exchange smiles and bid farewell, never to meet again. But those forgotten conversations hold a secret power - the power to inspire, to heal and to connect us in ways we never thought possible. Those encounters with such strangers may be forgotten, but their impact lingers like a gentle breeze on a summer day. We learn valuable lessons from those chance meetings. We learned empathy from the stranger ..

Hemant Khandelwal set to become BJP’s new MP chief, unopposed

Betul Legislator Hemant Vijay Khandelwal is all set to assume leadership of the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, having emerged as the party’s next State President through an unopposed election. While the official announcement remains pending, the outcome was virtually confirmed during the nomination process held on Tuesday at the party’s headquarters in Bhopal. The transition unfolded with symbolic precision. As BJP State Organisation General Secretary Hitanand Sharma gestured towards Chief ..

Aggravated over mother’s scolding, 13-yr-old girl fakes own kidnapping

In a shocking incident, a girl threw acid on her friend after luring her to come outside with promise of a surprise in Awadhpuri area under the jurisdiction of Gwarighat police station. The accused has been taken into custody after the complaint. According to Gwarighat police, Shraddha Das, a resident of Awadhpuri Colony and a BBA student, was admitted to Mohanlal Harogovinddas Hospital with burn injuries. She informed the police that around 7.30 pm, her childhood friend Ishita Sahu, with whom she ..

JMC awarded for water conservation works under ‘Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan’

Senior JMC officials receiving award at the hands of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Senior Cabinet ministers Kailash Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel, Vijay Shah and Tulsi Silawat also look on during the ceremony in Khandwa.  Staff Reporter :Th..

Man, woman arrested with 6.44 kg ganja worth lakhs

  Staff Reporter :  In a joint operation of Crime Branch and Gwarighat Police, a man and a woman were arrested with illegal stock of 6.44 kg ganja amounting to Rs 1.28 lakh. Peddlers have been identified as Ashish Vanshkar (26), a resident..

4 held for stealing car tyres, alloy wheels

  Staff Reporter :  Gohalpur police have succeeded in apprehending four accused involved in more than 20 cases of stealing tyres and alloy wheels of parked cars and seized stolen tyres and wheels amounting to Rs 12 lakh from them. The arres..

Two drug peddlers held with 7.24 kg ganja worth Rs 1.44L

  Staff Reporter :  Crime Branch and Tilwara police nabbed two drug peddlers and seized 7.24 kg ganja worth Rs 1.44 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as Yash Ahirwar alias Babu (20), a resident of Ramanagara, Chaudhary Mohal..

Mayor launches Anganwadi Kayakalp Abhiyan

  Staff Reporter :  In a major step towards strengthening foundation of early childhood care and education, Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh has launched ‘Anganwadi Kayakalp Abhiyan’, a unique campaign aimed at transforming urban Angan..

MP Transco accelerates appointment of permanent employees and engineers

  Staff Reporter  Madhya Pradesh :  Power Transmission Company Limited (MP Transco) has accelerated the process of appointment of permanent employees and engineers which was pending since around one year. The company had already select..

After Ratlam diesel fiasco.... Food Minister Rajput orders thorough inspection of all petrol pumps

   Staff Reporter : Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput has directed a comprehensive inspection of all petrol pumps across the State following a recent incident in Ratlam where vehicles, including..

Spinechilling incident Man kills nursing student by slitting her throat in Narsinghpur Hospital

  Our Correspondent  NARSINGHPUR:  June 28 In a horrifying incident, a young man slit the throat of a nursing student and killed her in Narsinghpur District Hospital at 3 pm on Friday. She had come to the hospital for training. A you..

600 new lawyers enrolled, two licenses restored

Legal Correspondent  : Six hundred new lawyers were enrolled and two licenses were restored after State Bar Enrollment Committee has put its seal. Meeting of Enrollment Committee-A of MP State Bar Council was held. Vice Chairman R K Singh Saini,..

Vehicles in CM’s convoy break down after being filled with adulterated fuel

  RATLAM :  As many as 19 vehicles in the convoy of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav broke down after being refuelled allegedly with adulterated petrol and diesel, officials said on Friday. According to officials, the administration sealed t..

Bengali community celebrates Rath Yatra with religious fervour

  Staff Reporter :  Bengali community of Sanskardhani, through its oldest cultural institution Siddhi Bala Bose Library Association organised traditional Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath from City Bengali Club, on Friday. Before the Yatra began..

Devotees take out Rath Yatra with pomp and show

  Staff Reporter :  A grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Swami was taken out on Friday in Sanskardhani, as thousands of devotees participated in the age-old spiritual procession filled with devotion, tradition and festive fervour. Riding in..

Ratlam MP RISE Meet telecast live

  Staff Reporter :  Marking MSME Day, ‘Industry Skill and Employee Conclave 2025’ (MP RISE) programme was organised in Ratlam district on Friday in presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, which was telecast live in the distri..

MP Transco to start hiring for 633 posts

  By Ashish Rajput :  In a welcome move, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MP Transco) is set to begin appointment process for 633 technical and non-technical posts, aiming to restore operational safety and accountability i..

Gujarat Governor stresses on need to shift towards poison-free farming

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat addressed a special programme ‘Ek Chaupal-Prakratik Kheti Ke Naam’ as the keynote speaker at Manas Bhavan auditorium on Wednesday. A huge gathering of farmers, public representatives and citizens participated in the mega event, organised on the initiative of State PWD Minister Rakesh Singh. Addressing the gathering, Governor Devvrat emphasised the urgent need to shift towards natural farming to protect soil, water, livestock, environment and public health. He said ..

Massive haul of illegal drugs worth Rs 23 lakh seized in Rewa

Police has busted a big drug business running under the guise of a medical agency in the city. Chorhata police station team has arrested three drug traders and seized large haul of banned drugs worth more than Rs 23 lakh. The seized tablets include drugs like tramadol which is also being used as intoxicants. The raid was led by SHO Ashish Mishra. The team during checking stopped an auto bearing no MP 17 R 5144 in the Chorhata area. The scope of investigation expanded after large quantity of tablets ..

‘Indira Gandhi’s declaration of Emergency was a grave attack on Constitution’

National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party, Dushyant Gautam, while addressing a press conference on the 50th anniversary of imposition of Emergency in India, strongly criticised the Congress Party and termed June 25, 1975, as a “black day in Indian democracy.” He said the Emergency declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was not just a political move, but gravest attack on the Constitution and democratic values of India. Gautam said Emergency was imposed to protect the power of one ..

Thakurtal offers rare blend of wildlife, eco, adventure tourism: PWD Minister

State Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh visited Thakurtal area nestled in the Madan Mahal hills on Sunday and held detailed discussion regarding its development as a unique and natural tourism destination. Accompanied by Chief Conservator of Forests Kamal Arora and Divisional Forest Officer Rishi Mishra, Singh surveyed the area and advocated for eco-friendly development of the site. Terming Thakurtal a ‘marvel of nature’, Singh said the scenic beauty matches the monsoon charm of India’s northeastern ..