Jabalpur

ABVP members criticise incident, demand stern action against guilty

    Staff Reporter In protest of unfortunate incident of food poisoning due to which more than 100 hostellers of Eklavya Residential School fell ill, members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) assembled at the office of Divi..

MP eager to bid farewell to Chouhan: Kamal Nath

    Staff Reporter Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath in a scathing attack against the ruling BJP Government said people of Madhya Pradesh are eager to bid farewell to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Nath accompanied by Congress St..

Road construction proposals approved in MiC meet

    Staff Reporter proposals for road construction were approved under Adhosanrachna and Kayakalp Yojana with a budget of Rs 46 crore and forwarded the same for Government’s nod. The proposal was approved in an important meeting ..

Brain dead patient gives new lease of life by donating liver

    Staff Reporter Earlier in the day, police from different districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur, on Thursday, made arrangements to provide a fast-moving Green Corridor of over 370 km for an ambulance carrying a live liver ..

Nursing students take out protest rally to push for demands

    Staff Reporter Paramedical Nursing students once again cleared their stand not to cast votes in the upcoming Assembly elections, if the State Government would not conduct their examinations. Following the same, the paramedical-nurs..

Carcass of adult male tiger found in Bandhavgarh

    Staff Reporter Carcass of an adult male tiger was found at the banks of Charanganga near the main entrance of Tala range in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, on Wednesday. In prima facie of the investigation, park administration found tha..

Elderly man killed, six injured in Metro bus, truck collision at Lameta by-pass

   Staff Reporter In a tragic incident, an elderly man was killed while six persons injured in speeding Metro bus and truck collision at Lameta by-pass square under the jurisdiction of Tilwara police station, on Wednesday. The deceased has ..

Senior officers turn a blind eye even as miscreants vandalise Govt School at Mendki twice in 15 days

    Our Correspondent Waraseoni, Miscreants vandalised the campus of Government Higher Secondary School at Mendki village panchayat, twice in last 15 days but still local police could not reach there to investigate the incident. ..

101 hostellers of ERS Rampur fall ill after dinner, hospitalised

     Staff ReporterMore than 100 hostellers associated with Eklavya Residential School (ERS), Rampur under Gorakhpur police station, fell ill after having dinner on Monday. Seeing the deteriorating health of children, the School a..

MP Transco’s outsourced technical personnel risk their lives to restore power in Indore

   Staff ReporterMadhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company’s (MP Transco) outsourced technical personnel, who without caring for their lives, went into waist-deep water in Indore North Zone 220 KV sub-station of MP Transco, played an ..

Defence Park will aware people of Defence establishments in city, attract tourists also

    By Ashish RajputHoming the prestigious defence establishments, the city needs to feature its significance with the establishment of a Defence Park which will also prove a tourism attraction in Jabalpur. The concept of Defence Park ..

Protesting Patwaris sweep roads on Day-23 of strike

    Staff ReporterIndefinite strike of MP Patwari Sangh continued on Day 23 also, on Tuesday. During the demonstration at Malviya Chowk, members of Patwari Sangh cleaned the road with brooms and hit themselves with hunter to express th..

CM announces grand memorial of Rani Durgavati worth Rs 100 cr

   Staff ReporterChief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that immortal freedom fighters, Raja Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah refused to accept the slavery of British rule and planned a revolution. Unfortunately, the father-son duo was se..

Raja Shankar Shah, Kunwar Raghunath will always remain source of inspiration: CM

   Staff ReporterOn behalf of 9.5 crore people of Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday, paid tributes to the immortal freedom fighters Raja Shankar Shah-Raghunath Shah on their 166th Martyrdom Day at Malgodam Gondw..

Vigilant cops foil two protesters’ self-immolation bid in Nainpur

    Our CorrespondentNainpur, In the ongoing protest in demand for district status to Nainpur, a dramatic and alarming turn of events was witnessed as protesters resorted to attempt of self-immolation. However due to swift action ..

Colliery workers threaten to stage 72-hrs nation-wide strike from October 5 to 7

    Staff Reporter“Some of the officers in Coal India Limited (CIL) are trying to hamper the industrial peace through a conspiracy of provoking the colliery workers. All India Khadaan Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) are registering their str..

‘BJP Govt made public welfare schemes, implemented them too’

    Our CorrespondentCHHINDWARA,Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani reached Chhindwara to participate in the Jan Ashirwad Yatra. Irani addressed a huge public meeting at the local Dussehra g..

Police solve blind murder case, teenager in custody

    Staff ReporterRanjhi police have solved a blind murder mystery within some hours and apprehended a delinquent child. A 17-year-old boy killed the man with an axe following his illicit relation with his mother. Superintendent of Pol..

Cops nab 10 vehicle-lifters, including scrap dealers, recovers 24 stolen vehicles

    Staff ReporterCombine team of Crime Branch and Gorakhpur police busted a gang of vehicle-lifters, apprehended ten accused including scrap dealers involved in stealing and purchasing of stolen vehicles and retrieved total 24 stolen ..

BJP holds preparatory meet for upcoming Jan Ashirwad Yatra, Karyakarta Mahakumbh

   Staff ReporterThe city unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has orgnaised an important meeting to discuss preparations for the Jan Ashirwad Yatra, entering into the city on September 22 and the ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ to be or..

Stalin, DMK must tender apology for their statements: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while addressing a press conference, on Saturday said the remarks made by Udaynidhi Stalin on Sanatan would have created an uproar if they were made towards other communities. Since we are tolerant it is called freedom of speech. Sarma, who was in city to participate in party’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra, underlined that even today it is the Hindus who are chanting slogans in support of Rahul Gandhi. He termed it an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi to become champion of ..

Prahlad Patel accuses Congress of consistently refusing to listen to truth

Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, Prahlad Singh Patel during an informal talk with the media, on Saturday accused the Congress party of consistently refusing to listen to the truth. He said the Emergency imposed in 1975 served as the most unfortunate example where voices were not just suppressed but completely silenced. Even today, they (Congress) seem to be trapped in the misconception. Patel said several senior journalists said they have never witnessed such ..

GRC conducts outdoor training for 287 Agniveers

In a steadfast commitment to train Agniveers, Grenadiers Regimental Centre (GRC) conducted two days outdoor exercise for 287 Agniveers of this regiment during their 27th week of training. The exercise was set in real conditions of terrain interspersed with water obstacles, undulating ground, raining weather conditions and stimulation of battle like situations like enemy minefield, smoke, Small Arm firing and battle chaos. This revamped outdoor exercise embodied a holistic approach, integrating cutting-edge ..

City’s Nancy Jain honoured with prestigious Vikram Award 2021

Jabalpur’s Nancy Jain has been conferred with prestigious Vikram Award 2021 during a gala award ceremony organised by Madhya Pradesh Government in Bhopal. Nancy was honoured with Vikram Award at the hands of Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and State Sports Minister, Yashodhara Raje Scindia...

PM Modi greets people of Bina in open jeep

   Our Correspondent Sagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bina specially took out time for ‘Jandarshan’ to meet the gathering of over one lakh people at the venue on Thursday. The organisers created way f..

Balaghat CMO in Lokayukta net for taking Rs 2L bribe

   Staff Reporter Panic like situation prevailed at the Collectorate in Balaghat, when Lokayukta team from Jabalpur caught Chief Municipality Officer Shivprasad Dhurve red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 2 lakh, on Thursday. The news of Shivpr..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded warm welcome in Bhopal

   Staff ReporterPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhopal on Thursday for a short stay. Home Minister Dr Narottam Mishra and Medical Education Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang along with Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, Additional Di..

Monsoon active again, many parts to receive heavy rains

   Staff Reporter Once again monsoon becomes active over entire Madhya Pradesh, including Jabalpur. Most of the districts of the division have started experience light to moderate rainfall. Due to the low-pressure system forming in the Bay ..

After extending Kuno area by 500 sqkm, cheetahs to be active in sprawling 1,249 sqkm

   By Ankita GargGiving a gift on completion of a year in the country to the cheetahs, a total of 500 sqkm of area has been added up to the Kuno National Park (KNP). Now, cheetahs would have more space to be active in wild. Madhya Pradesh F..

Contractual employee sustains burns in minor incident at OFK filling section 9

   Staff Reporter Sensation prevailed at filling section 9 at Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK) when spark occurred and a contractual employee sustained partial burn injury in building number 129 on Wednesday morning. Receiving the informatio..

OFK develops anti-tank practice ammunition for Indian Army

   By Ashish Rajput Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK) has successfully developed 125 mm FSAPDS anti-tank practice ammunition for the Indian Army to curtail its huge training expenditure. The training ammunition has passed all the validation t..

Bina ready for red carpet welcome to PM Modi today

   Our Correspondent Sagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Bina of Sagar district on Thursday to perform bhoomipujan of works from investment worth Rs 50,000 crore at petrochemical campus of Bharat Petroleum Corporation ..

MEEA members submit memo to Divnl Commr for 27 months’ arrears

    Staff ReporterMembers of Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Employees Association (MEEA) on Tuesday, handed over a memorandum addressing to the Chief Minister, to the Divisional Commissioner for arrears of 27 months. Association̵..

National conference, symposium of Agro-Engineers inaugurated at JNAU

   Staff ReporterJabalpur Local Centre of Institute of Engineers (India) and Jawaharlal Nehru Agriculture University (JNAU) jointly organised a two-day 35th National Convention of Agricultural Engineers and National Seminar on ‘Emergi..

Cops seize illegal stock of country liquor worth Rs 25 lakh

   Staff ReporterIn a major breakthrough, Adhartal police seized a truck loaded with illegal stock of 600 crates country liquor amounting to Rs 25 lakh at Karondanala square late night on Monday. SHO of Adhartal police station, Vijay Kumar ..

BLO in Lokayukta trap, caught taking bribe of Rs 2,500

   Staff Reporter Lokayukta Police, Jabalpur trapped Block-Level Officer (BLO), Jabalpur District while taking bribe of Rs 2,500 for making voter identity card of appellant, on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Vishali Ram Kol, po..

Country’s first cheetah safari to see light of day in Kuno

   By Ankita GargCentral Zoo Authority of India (CZAI) has approved the proposal of setting up country’s first cheetah safari at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. This safari is likely to be opened on September 17. In a move ..

Dr Podhade, Sonkar elected President, Secretary of ABVP

   Staff ReporterDr Devendra Podhade and Aishwarya Sonkar were elected as Jabalpur City President and Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), respectively. Adarsh Rawat, Janvi Panjwani, Anmol Mishra and Aryan Punj were electe..

WB, Odisha-based gang of thieves busted in city, 5 members arrested

   Staff ReporterCombine team of Crime Branch and District Police busted a gang of thieves belonging to West Bengal and Odisha and arrested five members involved in around one dozen theft cases in Jabalpur and adjoining districts. The cops ..

Akhand Bharat Chetna Dal holds discussion on ensuing Assembly polls in national convention

   Staff ReporterThe National Convention of Akhand Bharat Chetna Dal was organised in the city, on Monday. During the convention, discussions were held on the ensuring Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Party Presi..

BJP corporator Katare brings to fore negligence by advt agency

   Staff ReporterBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Corporator, Jitu Katare has on Sunday drew attention towards irresponsible act of an agency, wasting Government and public money. Katare said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has on Sunday t..

Weather Deptt predicts heavy rainfall in West MP

   Staff ReporterIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhopal on Sunday has predicted heavy rainfall in West Madhya Pradesh as a result of a cyclonic circulation over central MP. IMD Meteorologist S N Sahu said, “According to the data..

MP Cong Committee fetes young social worker Sumit Kalia

   Staff ReporterA number of senior leaders and workers of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, on Sunday felicitated Sumit Vishwanath Kalia, a young social worker and industrialist at a grand ceremony held at his residence in Naya Gaon. Cong..

Another jolt to BJP, senior former legislator Girija Sharma joins Congress in State

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita' Shukla Giving a jolt to the ruling BJP in the State, veteran BJP leader and two-time former MLA Girija Shankar Sharma joined the Congress on Sunday. As ‘The Hitavada’ had reported the news ..

One year extension in special recruitment drive for backlog/carry forward posts

   Staff Reporter Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Awas Yojana will now be known as “Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Awas Yojana”. This will be encompass the homeless eligible families of all categories. Whenever there is a rise in the cost..

Himanshu Khare to attend intl symposium in Germany

   Staff Reporter Federation of Madhya Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vice-President, Himanshu Khare will attend week-long international symposium on use of new techniques in industry and production to be organised in Germany. Th..

SP reviews proceedings of ‘Shakti Task Force’, issues directives to incharges

   Staff Reporter Superintendent of Police Tushar Kant Vidyarthi (IPS) reviewed proceedings of ‘Shakti Task Force’ during a meeting of officers concerned, on Saturday. On the initiative of SP T K Vidyarthi, Shakti Task Force has..

Chief Justice Ravi Malimath releases MP Bar Council Times magazine

    Staff Reporter Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Ravi Malimath on Saturday released Madhya Pradesh Bar Council Times magazine. On the occasion, Vice President, Madhya Pradesh State Bar Council, R K Saini along with Chairma..

Dr Sunil Bahal unanimously elected as President of IMA Jabalpur for 2024-25

   Staff Reporter Dr Sunil Bahal was unanimously elected as President Elect of Indian Medical Association (IMA) Jabalpur branch for session 2024-25 during the election held on Friday. Simultaneously, Dr Abhijeet Mukherjee was nominated as Z..

MP Vivek Tankha flags off ‘Bijli Rath’ to expose adverse effect of smart meters

   Staff Reporter In an endeavor to aware general public about alleged bad impact of smart meters on their pockets, Congress party on Friday launched a special campaign. Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Vivek Tankha flagged off ‘Bij..