Jabalpur

Man held with 128 kg of dead fish packedin bags, crate from Pench’s core area

  PENCH (Seoni) : A PATROLLINGteam from Game Range Gumtara (Core) Forest Range within Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni, received information from an informer about illegal trespassing and fishing in restricted core area. The forest staff, in conj..

NEET EXAM: Jabalpur Railway Divisionensures crowd management arrangements

  Staff Reporter : THE Jabalpur Division of West Central Railway (WCR) is implementing extensive crowd management arrangements for upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination to be held on June 21. To ensure convenie..

President Droupadi Murmu’s visit, 15-km near event venues, transit routes declared ‘NO-FLY ZONE, ‘RED ZONE’

  Staff Reporter : AHEAD of President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming two-day visit to Jabalpur on June 20 and 21, tight security measures have been put in place. To ensure maximum safety, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sampat Upadhyay has..

SW monsoon delayed by 10 days in MP

  Staff Reporter : THE arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in Madhya Pradesh is facing a significant delay of approximately ten days this year, upsetting the agricultural calendar. While the monsoon typically enters the State by June 15 and b..

Broad arrangements for NEET retest on 21st

  Staff Reporter : The district administration has finalised high-level arrangements to ensure a completely seamless, transparent, and hassle-free conduct of the rescheduled National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. The distric..

District to host Yoga Day celebrations in presence of President on June 21

  Staff Reporter : The district is all set to host the grand International Yoga Day celebration in august presence of President Droupadi Murmu on June 21. Necessary preparations are being made on war footings to ensure fluent conduction of..

UCC bill to be tabled in Monsoon Session: CM Yadav

  By Bhavana : It seems that State will soon join league of Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam which have implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in their states. As ‘The Hitavada’ had reported earlier that State is moving rapidly adva..

NSUI stages protest against rejection of Nataranjan’s RS nomination

  Staff Reporter : Following a call from the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) Jabalpur unit on Tuesday staged a fierce protest against the rejection of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meen..

Reader caught red-handed

  Staff Reporter : Sleuths of Special Establishment Lokayukta Jabalpur trapped a reader posted in the Additional Collector’s office in Seoni district red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 for influencing the outcome of an ap..

EOW unearths Rs 2.82 cr disproportionate

  Staff Reporter : Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Jabalpur has unearthed assets worth approximately Rs 2.82 crore during searches conducted at the residence and office of Polarao Baroua, In-charge Assistant Health Officer of Jabalpur Municip..

JMC installs aerators for Hanumantal rejuvena, Citizens question limited operational time of installed machines

  Jabalpur :  Municipal Corporation’s (JMC) efforts to improve water quality in Hanumantal through the installation of aerators have drawn mixed reactions from residents. Citizens claim that the devices remain operational for only a l..

VHP, Bajrang Dal’s grand Trishul Deeksha

  Staff Reporter : A grand Trishul Deeksha programme and Shaurya Yatra organised by Mahakaushal Province unit of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal concluded amid religious fervour and enthusiastic participation at Manas Bhavan on..

Veerangana Rani Durgavati Flyover has given

  Staff Reporter : Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the Madhya Pradesh’s largest seven-kilometre-long Veerangana Rani Durgavati Flyover has given a new identity to urban development in Jabalpur. He..

‘Vision of developed India can be achieved with everyone’s co-operation’

  Staff Reporter : The resolve to build a developed India will be fulfilled with everyone’s cooperation, said Union Minister of State for Commerce, Industry and IT Jitin Prasada on Sunday, while addressing ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp..

Tiger kills security guardafter attacking forest patrolling team in Kanha

  Staff Reporter  : In a tragic incident, a forest security guard was killed after being attacked by a tiger in the Ghanghar Nala area near the camp in compartment number 136 of Nakti Ghati Beat of Kanha Tiger Reserve, on Sunday. The d..

Admn demolishes unauthorised structures in Dalpatpur

   Staff Reporter :  The district administration demolished roads, drains, and other unauthorized structures in an illegal colony located in village Dalpatpur under the Gorakhpur subdivision, on Saturday. The action was taken on the in..

RDU VC Prof Verma invites CM for 36th Convocation Ceremony on 21st

   Staff Reporter :  Preparations for upcoming 36th Convocation Ceremony at Rani Durgavati University (RDVV), Jabalpur, are going on at war footing. In connection with the prestigious event, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rajesh Kumar Verm..

SP discusses security arrangements for Muharram with SHOs, officers

  Staff Reporter :  Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay chaired a meeting of gazetted officers and station house officers at the Police Control Room to review security arrangements for the upcoming Muharram festival, on Saturday. The m..

Heroes without capes Centurion donors- An indispensable pillar of healthcare

   By Shivanjali Verma :  In the landscape of modern medicine, sophisticated infrastructure and advanced pharmaceuticals form the backbone of patient care. However, critical interventions, ranging from emergency trauma surgery to oncol..

Man killed in tiger attack in Panpatha Core Zone of BTR

   Staff Reporter :  A 30-year-old man was killed in a tiger attack in Jhalwar area of Kudri Beat under Panpatha Core Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, on Saturday. The incident marks second tiger attack in the area within last 24 hou..

Two persons burnt alive after dumper rams into car in Barela

   Staff Reporter :  In a spine-chilling accident, two persons were burnt alive after a speeding dumper rammed into their Scorpio car near Sharda Mandir under the jurisdiction of Barela police station. The impact was so severe that the..

Court rejects temporary bail plea of ex-RTO Constable Saurabh Sharma

   Legal Correspondent :  Justice Vishal Mishra has rejected 60 days temporary bail application filed by former RTO Constable Saurabh Sharma arrested for offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The applicant Sau..

JMC to plant 11 lakh saplings across city starting from June

   Staff Reporter :  In a major initiative for environmental conservation, the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation is set to plant 11 lakh saplings across the city this year, with the drive starting in the month of June. Mayor Jagat Bahadur..

BJP’s Paranjpe hits out at Cong, raises questions

   Staff Reporter :  BJP Mahila Morcha State President Ashwini Paranjpe on Friday hit out at Congress over its ‘double standards’ on women’s dignity. Talking to the media she said, “Congress is trying to project..

Three friends killed in ghastly mishap in Rewa

   Our Correspondent Rewa : In a tragic incident, three friends travelling in an auto-rickshaw died on Thursday night in Rewa, after a speeding truck collided head-on with the auto-rickshaw. The impact was so severe that the auto-rick..

Strong winds, drizzle bring along humidity, power outage

   Staff Reporter :  After two days of intense heat with temperature hovering between 40 and 41 degrees Celsius, the city witnessed a dramatic weather shift on Friday evening that brought much needed relief for residents. The change c..

HoP at NTPC Gadarwara Chauhan promoted as ED

  Staff Reporter : Himmat Singh Chauhan, Head of Project (HoP) at NTPC Gadarwara, has been promoted to the position of Executive Director. He has been successfully leading the 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) super critical thermal power project at..

Ex-MLA Babbu gets second death threat, alleges police inaction

Staff Reporter : Former Bharatiya Janata Party Minister and ex-MLA from Jabalpur West Assembly, Harendrajeet Singh Babbu has alleged that he has been receiving repeated death threats and police have failed to take effective action despite complaints...

Proud moment: Chhindwara’s Priya Malviya becomes Flying Officer in IAF

  CHHINDWARA :  Chhindwara’s Priya Malviya has brought laurels to the State and the district by becoming a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Priya, daughter of ASI Ravi Malviya and Urmila Malviya, who lives in Basant Colon..

BJP’s Chugh, Agrawal, Kewat elected unopposed to Upper House, From a grassroot worker to member of Upper House, BJP gives a clear message of democracy within the organisation

  By Bhavana : As the decision on Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s rejected nomination remained swayed between the Election Commission and the Supreme Court, BJP’s all three candidates were declared elected unopposed to..

BJP celebrates 12 years of Govt under PM Modi

  By Bhavana :  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the State are celebrating 12 years of the NDA Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, overwhelmed by the probability of winning all three Rajya Sabha seats in the State. On..

Pre-monsoon showers, intense heat coexist across MP

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a dual weather pattern as active pre-monsoon systems and intense summer heat run parallel across the State. While rainfall and isolated thunderstorms brought respite to a few place..

Rajnath Singh likely to visit city in June last week , The Defence Minister would be performing bhoomipujan for a new facility dedicated to overhauling of T-72 main battle tanks at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur

  Staff Reporter : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Jabalpur in the last week of June to perform bhoomipujan for a new facility dedicated to overhauling of T-72 main battle tanks at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ). The new p..

President Murmu to grace RDU’s 36th Convocation Ceremony on June 21

  Staff Reporter : President Droupadi Murmu will grace 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University (RDU) scheduled on June 21 in the city. President Murmu has consented to attend the event as the chief guest. The convocation will..

Rs 13,800 crore for Metro, tech innovation, farmers, Mandi fee increased from Re 1 to Rs 1.50, expected to generate an estimated additional annual revenue of approximately Rs 500 crore

  Staff Reporter : Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, approved a series of landmark decisions totalling nearly Rs 13,800 crore. From expanding Bhopal’s urban mobility network to slashing trade fees f..

Patwari in Lokayukta trap for accepting Rs 5,000 bribe

  Staff Reporter : Jabalpur unit of Lokayukta Police trapped a Patwari posted in Katni district while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for carrying out land demarcation work, on Tuesday. The action was conducted under the directions of Directo..

President Murmu honours Rewa’s Sanjay Tiwari with ‘Shaurya Chakra’

  Our Correspondent :  The brave son of Vindhya, Sanjay Tiwari has brought laurels to the region by receiving prestigious military honour ‘Shaurya Chakra’. Sanjay Tiwari (38), a CRPF constable hailing from Dalhi village in Sirm..

Rains bring relief from heat, Heavy water-logging reported in many areas, several streets turned into streams and trees uprooted

  Staff Reporter : Jabalpurians got much-needed relief on Tuesday afternoon as heavy rain lashed the city after days of intense heat and humidity. But the downpour also brought a trail of problems and inconvenience for the denizens. Dark cl..

Complete pending restoration works under AMRUT Phase 2.0 before monsoon: Mpl Commr

Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar reviewed the progress of ongoing works under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT Phase 2.0) scheme and directed officials to complete all pending restoration work before the monsoon arrives. The Municipal Commissioner said that in all areas where drinking water distribution work is currently underway, road and surface restoration must be completed at the earliest. He gave similar directions for areas where pipeline extension ..

No valid insurance coverage was available for cruise ship & its passengers, claims affadavit

Amid the investigation into the infamous cruise ship accident at Bargi Dam, an affidavit filed before the Commission has given the matter a new twist. Complainant Akhilesh Tripathi, in his affidavit submitted to the Commission, alleges that no valid insurance coverage was available for the cruise ship involved in the accident and its passengers. The affidavit claims that the insurance company concerned has also reportedly clarified that no insurance policy was issued in the name of the ill-fated cruise ..

Villagers of Deori Majhgawa stage protest over bad Kymore-Katni road

The dilapidated road of Deori Majhgawa area on Kymore-Katni road is a constant cause of trouble for the general public, drivers and passers-by. The risk of accidents has increased due to large potholes on the road and traffic is also being affected. The villagers, angry with the poor condition of the road, staged a unique protest to draw the attention of the administration and concerned departments. The villagers expressed their displeasure by planting saplings in the deep potholes of the road. They ..

NSCBMC receives national recognition from Tata Memorial Centre

THE Surgery Department, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College achieved national recognition at the Tata Memorial Centre (ACTREC) in Mumbai, one of the nation’s most prestigious and premier cancer institutes. Dr Sanjay Yadav, renowned Breast, Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeon from NSCBMC, was invited as a chief guest faculty at the recently organised National Masterclass and Live Operative Workshop at Tata Memorial. During this national workshop, Dr Yadav conducted a live surgical demonstration and ..

Man, associates abduct, assault outsourced Power Deptt employee

  Staff Reporter : An outsourced employee of the Electricity Department was abducted, assaulted and threatened by a local resident and his associates in the Gorakhpur police station area. Following the incident, an FIR was registered and th..

Mayor reviews water-logging prevention, pothole-free roads, beautification works

  Staff Reporter : Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh held a meeting with senior officials and engineers of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) to review work related to water-logging prevention, pothole-free roads and beautification of the cit..

Man arrested with tractor-trolley loaded with illegally mined sand

  Staff Reporter : Bargi police have seized a tractor-trolley loaded with illegally mined sand and arrested its driver during a patrolling operation conducted in the Bargi Nagar area. According to SHO, Bargi Nilesh Dohare, police received a..

Civic body’s apathy exposed, JMC fails to install green shade nets

 Staff Reporter : As the city continues to reel under intense heat with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has failed to put in place relief measures that it had offered in previous years. In earl..

75-year-old woman’s murder mystery solved, accused held

  Staff Reporter : Ranjhi police have solved a blind murder mystery of a 75-year-old woman and arrested a 45-year-old man who killed her during a theft and threw her into a well to hide the crime. The accused has been identified as Ramgopal..

BJP plants saplings across 18 Mandals

  Staff Reporter : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planted saplings across all 18 Mandals in Jabalpur on Friday to mark World Environment Day. The drive was also held to celebrate the completion of 12 years of the BJP-led Government in the Cen..

Wheat procurement scam worth Rs 1.35 cr , surfaces at Hatauli centre in Majholi tehsil

  Staff Reporter : A major wheat procurement scam involving misappropriation of 5,168.70 quintals of wheat worth Rs 1.35 crore has surfaced at Hatauli Gram Sangathan procurement centre in Majholi tehsil. Acting on the directions of the Coll..

CBI arrests Dy Chief Engineer-II WCR for accepting bribe from contractor

n Staff Reporter Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Narayan Singh Bundela, Deputy Chief Engineer-II (Construction) of West Central Railway for accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a contractor. The arrest has triggered a major stir within..