Jabalpur

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..

JMC SEALS VISHAL MEGA MART for alleged violations of rules, fire safety norms

  Staff Reporter : THE Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has sealed Vishal Mega Mart located in front of Chanchal Bai College for alleged violations of rules and fire safety norms. The action was taken following the instructions of Muni..

PWD Minister Singh inspectsSHRI RAM KATHA venue

  Staff Reporter : SANSKARDHANI is set to observe a grand religious gathering as preparations for the ensuing Shri Ram Katha enter the final stage. State Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh inspected the event venue at Ayurved Co..

Sea of devotees take part in ëGADA YATRAí

  Staff Reporter : A LARGE and vibrant ‘Gada Yatra’ was taken out on the occasion of the 14th foundation day of Hindu Seva Parishad and the Hindu New Year, on Tuesday. The programme began at Hanuman Temple near Naudra Bridge wi..

RDU passes Rs 20.98 crore deficit budget for 2026-27

  Staff Reporter : Rani Durgavati University (RDU) during the Executive Meeting held on Monday, passed the deficit budget of Rs 20.98 crore for 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure and digitization. Vice-chancellor, Professor Rajesh Kumar Ve..

3 killed, three injured in separate incidents

  Staff Reporter : In another tragic incident, two including a woman were killed and a man was injured when a speeding pick-up vehicle rammed into a parked truck near Andhmuk by-pass under the jurisdiction of Sanjeevani Nagar police station..

Shobhayatra taken out to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti in city

  Staff Reporter :  A grand Shobhayatra was taken out in Sanskardhani on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, on Monday. The procession started from Hanumantal Jain Temple, where a decorated palanquin carrying the idol of Lord Mahavir b..

Mayor presents Budget of Rs 2,200 cr, This is Jabalpur Municipal Corporation’s largest-ever budget till date The Opposition members created chaos and staged a walkout demanding detailed discussions on roads, sanitation and drinking water issues

  Staff Reporter : Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh on Monday presented the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation’s (JMC) largest-ever budget of about Rs 2,200 crore for the financial year 2026-27, laying out an ambitious roadmap to transform the c..

Sihora cops arrest 2 in illicit liquor trade

  Staff Reporter : In a major breakthrough, Sihora police arrested two accused and seized a large quantity of English liquor amounting to Rs 2.14 lakh along with cash and a vehicle used for transportation. The accused have been identified a..

‘Over 10,000 Maoists laid down arms in last

  Staff Reporter : Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda took part in the State Government’s ‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’ during his visit to Sanskardhani, on Sunday. He joined public representatives and senior officials i..

Fire breaks out in Sarafa Bazaar, flames brought down within minutes

  Staff Reporter : Panic gripped the Sarafa Bazaar area on Sunday evening after a sudden fire broke out at an electricity pole near a jewellery shop, triggering chaos in the busy market. As per the information received, the fire broke ou..

STR: Five arrested for poisoning radio collared tiger

  Staff Reporter :  In a disturbing case of wildlife crime, the Forest Department has arrested five individuals for allegedly poisoning a radio-collared tiger near the Satpura Tiger Reserve. A decomposed carcass of the tiger was found burie..

3 of a family charred to death, as car catches fire after crash in Balaghat

  Our Correspondent Balaghat : A tragic road accident in Balaghat claimed three lives of the same family after a moving car lost control, fell into a pit and caught fire late Saturday night. Two others sustained injuries in the accident. T..

Youth killed in hit-and-run accident

   Staff Reporter :  A 29-year-old man died in a suspected hit-and-run accident under the jurisdiction Tilwara Police Station. According to Tilwara police, the incident came to light after Ramswaroop Thakur (38), a resident of village..

Teen brutally murdered in Madan Mahal Chowk

   Staff Reporter :  A 17-year-old teen was brutally murdered in the Madan Mahal Chowk area under Garha Police Station limits. The deceased has been identified as Rishabh Rajput (17), a resident of Siddhbaba Basti, Lal Mati in Ghamapur..

‘Cyclothon 2026’ marks 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

   Staff Reporter :   On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jabalpur Police organised a ‘Cyclothon 2026’ to promote national unity and environmental awareness. The event was held under..

Mahakaushal Assn of Pathologists highlights growing risk as several labs managed by unqualified staff

   Staff Reporter :  “The Mahakaushal Association of Pathologists has raised significant concerns regarding proliferation of unauthorised pathology laboratories operating without qualified specialists across Madhya Pradesh. As ac..

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya arriving at Jam Sawali today

   Our Correpondent :  SAUNSAR : A wonderful confluence of spirituality, devotion, and culture is set to unfold at Jam Sawali Dham in Saunsar region on Sunday. A festive atmosphere has prevailed throughout the region on the arriva..

Ahead of April 2 hearing MPHC judges inspect Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque site

   DHAR : Two Madhya Pradesh High Court judges inspected the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar on Saturday ahead of a hearing on April 2 related to the disputed 11th-century structure. While Hindus consider it to be a..

Smoke at NICU in Medical College triggers panic

   Staff Reporter :  panic gripped Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (NSCB) Medical College following a smoke incident at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Thursday evening. The incident led to a tense confrontation between hospital sta..

Three thieves involved in several incidents arrested

  Staff Reporter :  Tilwara police have arrested three thieves involved in several theft incidents and recovered cash, scooter and equipments used in theft incidents. The arrested accused have been identified as Suraj alias Dau alias Dauwa..

Promptness of police averts major mishap as car suddenly catches fire in Civil Lines

   Staff Reporter :  A major accident was averted in Civil Lines area when a car suddenly caught fire on Friday evening. Prompt action by police ensured that the blaze was quickly brought under control. According to police, at around 5..

Goods worth lakhs gutted at incense sticks wholesale shop, godown

   Staff Reporter :  A major fire broke out at an incense sticks wholesale shop and godown in Gurandi Bazar late Thursday night, triggering panic in the densely populated area. The incident occurred around 1.30 am near Darshan Chowk...

City celebrates Ram Navami with gaiety, grandeur

   Staff Reporter :  Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Shri Ram, was celebrated with unprecedented devotion and enthusiasm across Sanskardhani. The festivities witnessed a surge in religious fervour, especially in the backdrop of R..

CM meets kin of victims, injured in hospital

   Our Correspondent :  CHHINDWARA :  Mar 27 After the tragic mishap that claimed 10 lives and left 31 injured in Chhindwara on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav visited Karer village and met the families of the de..

Miscreant held with pistol, live cartridge

  Staff Reporter : Crime Branch and Gohalpur police nabbed a miscreant and seized a country-made pistol and a live cartridge from him. The arrested has been identified as Shahwaz alias Bhanje Ansari (30), a resident of Nai Basti, Gohalpur...

Furniture shops, factory gutted in massive fire in Adhartal

  Staff Reporter : A massive fire engulfed multiple furniture shops and a factory in Adhartal area in the early hours of Thursday. Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after receiving information, but by then the flames had spread rapidly...

Charred body found after fire breaks out at Funingo Fun Club

  Staff Reporter : A charred body was found after a massive fire broke out at Funingo Fun Club, situated around 20 kms from Jabalpur under the jurisdiction of Bargi police station, on Thursday. The deceased is believed to be Ashok Maravi,..

CM inaugurates Hanuman Lok at Jam Sawali in Saunsar

   Our Correspondent :  Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated Hanuman Lok at Jam Sawali Hanuman Temple in Saunsar, Pandhurna district on Thursday. He sat at the feet of Hanuman statue and performed puja rituals. The Chief Ministe..

Annual 12-day book, uniform fair begins

  Staff Reporter : The third edition of the annual 12-day Book and Uniform Fair was officially inaugurated at Shaheed Smarak, Gol Bazar on Wednesday. The ceremony was held in presence of Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh and MLA Dr. Abhilash Pande..

Polls of RDU Non-Teaching Staff Union held, Sanjay Yadav elected new President

  Staff Reporter : Sanjay Kumar Yadav has been elected as the new President of Rani Durgavati University (RDU) Non-Teaching Staff Union, securing victory with 217 votes. Joining him in a vital leadership capacity is Ankit Shrivas, who won t..

Woman RTO constable, associate in Lokayukta net

  Staff Reporter : Sleuths of Lokayukta police special establishment nabbed woman constable of RTO and her associate while taking bribe of Rs 4,500 from a vehicle owner on Jabalpur-Nagpur highway, on Wednesday. The arrested have been identi..

HOAX, Jabalpur Head Post, Passport offices get bomb threat email, Following the threat, post-office and pass-port office premises were immediately evacuated

  Staff Reporter : Panic broke out after a bomb threat email was received at Head Post Office Jabalpur and the nearby Passport Office Jabalpur on Wednesday afternoon. The email, received by the post office superintendent, warned of an immin..

Illegal mining: Team raids excavation site, destroys boats, seizes sand stock

  Staff Reporter : Team of District Mining Department raided the site of illegal sand excavation and destroyed boats on the spot and sand stock was seized in Sihora. Acting on the directives of Collector Raghavendra Singh, a joint team car..

JMC forms special team for ‘Plastic-Free City Mission’ drive

  Staff Reporter : Acting on directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) with due support of district administration has launched a joint drive against single use plastic under a ‘Plastic-..

Citizens panic after rumours of depleting petrol, diesel surface

  Staff Reporter : Panic gripped the city on Tuesday morning after several fuel stations remained shut and rumours of depleted petrol and diesel stocks spread rapidly among residents. The situation worsened amid ongoing global tensions link..

Major Energy Boost, GAIL finishes Nagpur–Jabalpur gas pipeline work

  By Ashish Rajput : Central India is set for a major energy boost as the Nagpur–Jabalpur natural gas pipeline has been successfully completed by GAIL (India) Limited. The project is part of the 1,702-km Mumbai–Nagpur– Jha..

Couple, two children injured after speeding pickup truck hits motorbike

  Our Correspondent SEONI : A couple riding a bike were injured in a road accident on the Keolari-Nainpur road in Seoni district. The two children riding with them also sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred near Gangatola village..

Mpl Commr slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on company for laxity in restoration works

  Staff Reporter : The Jabalpur Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar has taken a strict stand to ensure quality and timely completion of development works in the city. The JMC administration has warned that negligence will not be toler..

Power utilities turn to AI, ML amid rising demand

  By Ashish Rajput :  Amid rapidly rising electricity demand and constrained generation capacity, State power utilities are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) – based technologies to moderni..

80 kg suspected adulterated stock of spices seized from workshop in Mukadamganj area

  Staff Reporter : A team of Food Safety Department seized 80 kg suspected adulterated stock of spices at a workshop in Mukadamganj area. Acting on the directives of Collector Raghavendra Singh, Food Safety Administration carried out an ins..

Girl sold for Rs 2L, forced into marriage in Kota, flees from clutches of human traffickers

  Staff Reporter : A shocking incident of human trafficking came to light where a 19-year-old girl of Gohalpur was sold for Rs 2 lakh and forced to marry a man in Kota, Rajasthan. Adhartal police have succeeded in apprehending a man and a w..

Sindhi community celebrates Cheti Chand

  Staff Reporter : The Sindhi community celebrated Cheti Chand with devotion and enthusiasm across the city, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Jhulelal and the Sindhi New Year. Devotees visited Jhulelal temples from early morning and of..

Nature’s Fury: Rain, hail put farmers in big trouble

  Staff Reporter : For the farmers of Madhya Pradesh, what should have been a week of golden harvests and celebration has turned into a desperate, high-stakes race against the elements. As a powerful Western Disturbance triggers unseasonal..

City wakes up to rainy day

  Staff Reporter :   The weather conditions changed suddenly early on Friday morning as light to moderate showers lashed the city from around 4 am. The rain brought relief from heat and made the weather pleasant, though it caused some..

Panch Parivartan, by RSS evolving into nationwide movement for social transformation’

  Staff Reporter : “Panch Parivartan Abhiyan initiated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a part of its Centenary year is steadily evolving into a nationwide movement for social transformation,” said Dr Pradeep Dubey, Prant..

Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan begins with major cleanliness drive at banks of Narmada

  Staff Reporter : ‘Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan’ launched by the Madhya Pradesh Government started in the city on Thursday with a major cleanliness drive at the banks of river Narmada. A number of public representatives, senior..

Spitting in public spaces, a primary factor in transmission of pulmonary TB, warn experts

  By Shivanjali Verma : Spitting on roads and public spaces is a significant, legally punishable public health hazard in India, often caused by chewing tobacco or paan, resulting in disease transmission. Medical experts have warned against..

Ghatasthapana marks onset of Chaitra Navratri

  Staff Reporter : Chaitra Navratri started with great devotion across Sanskardhani, on Thursday. On the first day, dedicated to Maa Shailputri, devotees performed Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) at temples and homes to mark the beginning o..

Visually-impaired students stage protest against ignorant attitude of authorities

  Staff Reporter : Staging strong objection on the inactive and ignorant attitude of the concerned authorities, the visually-impaired students staged a protest at Collectorate on Tuesday. They also handed over a memorandum to the State and..