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Devas, MP: In a major relief for farmers of Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred ₹233 crore directly into the bank accounts of soybean producers under the Bhavantar Yojana on November 13. The event, held in Devas, also marked the groundbreaking ceremony of development projects worth ₹183.25 crore, inaugurated by the CM. Farmers at the Heart of MP’s Identity Speaking at the event, CM Mohan Yadav emphasized the critical role of farmers in the state’s identity. “Just as soldiers risk their lives at the borders to protect the nation, our farmers toil under the sun to feed the nation,” he said. He highlighted that thanks to farmers’ hard work, crops like soybean, cotton, and wheat flourish, giving Madhya Pradesh its distinct agricultural reputation. “Today, MP is recogni...

Satna, MP: A tragic accident claimed the life of a young doctor from Uchehara, Satna district, on Thursday morning. Dr. Shashank Sethia (24), posted at the government hospital in Uchehara, was en route to his duty when his car lost control and fell into the Barua River from an old bridge. Despite desperate rescue attempts by locals and police, the doctor succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. Incident Details The incident occurred around 11:00 AM near the Barua intersection on the old bridge. Dr. Sethia, driving the car gifted to him by his father Arun Gupta, a retired teacher, for Diwali, suddenly lost control, and the vehicle plunged into the river. Witnesses including Kashi Deen Mallah, Head Constable Ramkaran Prajapati, Santosh Verma, ASI SN Upadhyay, and local youth b...

Badhwani, MP: A distressing incident occurred on a private travel bus from Mumbai to Indore, where an IT professional was subjected to harassment. Following a complaint, the Sendhwa Gramin Police have filed a case against the bus driver, conductor, and a passenger from Nanded, Maharashtra, and have arrested the driver and conductor. The main accused remains absconding. Incident Details According to Sendhwa Gramin Station House Officer OP Singh Chaungde, the victim, an IT professional working in Mumbai, boarded the bus on 6th November after reserving her seat through an app. From the beginning, the driver Mukesh and conductor Kallu Mirasi behaved suspiciously, with strong odor of alcohol on them. Approximately 100 km into the journey, a young Sikh passenger, Kishore Singh, entered ...

Mandsaur, MP: A shocking incident unfolded in Mandsaur where a poultry farm owner shot a neighbor’s dog after it allegedly attacked chickens on his farm. The dog was critically injured, and police have arrested the accused and seized his licensed firearm. Incident Sparks Tension in the Area The incident occurred late Wednesday night at Bakri Farm area. According to police reports, Anwar Ajmeri, the poultry farm owner, fired at the dog with a 12-bore licensed firearm after the dog entered his farm and killed some chickens. The incident created tension in the locality. Former BJP MLA and state spokesperson Yashpal Singh Sisodia intervened, urging the police to take strict action against the accused. Police Take Swift Action The dog, belonging to a neighboring family, suffered ...

Maihar, MP: In a dramatic, film-like incident reminiscent of a Bollywood thriller, a minor boy climbed a high-voltage power tower in Maihar district on Thursday, putting his life at risk over a dispute involving his girlfriend. The teenager threatened self-harm, demanding that his girlfriend be brought to the tower before he would come down. Heart-Stopping Drama Unfolds The incident took place around 12 noon in a village under Nadan police station. The boy ascended to the top of the massive tower, calling out his alleged girlfriend’s name repeatedly. Villagers, alarmed by the sight, immediately alerted the police. A heavily armed police team, led by Nadan Station Officer Renuka Mishra, Sub-Inspector Vandana Dwivedi, and Pradeep Tiwari, rushed to the scene. The height of the tower ...

Shahdol, MP: The northern and northwestern winds sweeping across India have caused a sharp drop in temperatures in several districts of Madhya Pradesh. Shahdol district has now emerged as the coldest city in the plains for the past four days, with the minimum temperature recorded at 6.7°C on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhopal. Sudden Cold Wave Hits Shahdol The chilling winds from northwestern India have led to a significant temperature fall across the state. Shahdol, in particular, has experienced the most severe cold. Dense fog blankets the area in the evenings, reducing visibility and slowing down daily activities. People are mostly staying indoors until sunrise, while bonfires have been lit at several street corners and alleys for warmth. Tea ...

Ashoknagar, MP: A tragic family dispute over land in Karaiya Banet village under Rajpur police jurisdiction left three dead and several others injured, plunging the community into mourning. Land Dispute Turns Deadly The conflict arose between two brothers, Rajmahendra Yadav and Krishnabhan Yadav, over the use of their father Khilaan Yadav’s land. On Wednesday afternoon, the disagreement escalated into violence. Khilaan Yadav and his nephew Pawan Yadav were killed at the scene, while five others sustained injuries. During transportation to Bhopal for medical care, Krishnabhan Yadav, the younger son, also succumbed to his injuries. Multiple FIRs and Accusations The Kachnar police have registered cases against eight individuals from both sides of the family, including the deceased...

Balaghat, MP: The Lokayukta Police has arrested Yogesh Hirwane, Secretary of Ukwa Gram Panchayat in Balaghat district, while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The arrest was part of a trap operation conducted in front of the Panchayat building. Bribe for NOC According to reports, local resident Ankush Choukse had applied to the Gram Panchayat for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to construct a building on his leased land. During the process, Secretary Hirwane allegedly demanded ₹1 lakh in exchange for issuing the NOC. Complaint and Investigation Ankush Choukse lodged a complaint with the Jabalpur Lokayukta Police Superintendent’s Office, which verified that the secretary had indeed demanded the bribe. Acting on this, the Lokayukta team set up a trap operation and caught Hirwane red...

Khargone, MP: A high-tech cannabis cultivation hidden in the hills along the Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra border has been busted following a drone reconnaissance operation. Police recovered 3,200 cannabis plants worth approximately ₹1.77 crore in Khargone district’s Chainpur police station area, officials confirmed. The Discovery According to Khargone Superintendent of Police, Ravindra Verma, the operation was conducted after a tip-off led police to Tanda Wadi village in the Hela Padawa area. The investigation revealed that Tidia Jamre, a local tribal, had cultivated cannabis across three separate locations amidst dense hills. The police team recovered 35 quintals of cannabis plants from the site. Challenging Terrain and Advanced Cultivation The police, under Additional SP Shakun...

Maihar, MP: A potential disaster was narrowly averted at Sardar HP Petrol Pump in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, when an unknown youth attempted to set fire to a parked motorcycle near a fuel tanker late Wednesday night. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the suspect igniting the bike while standing dangerously close to the petrol-laden tanker. Thanks to the vigilance of the tanker driver, a major explosion was avoided. The Incident According to local authorities, the incident occurred around 1:30 AM when the petrol pump was closed and staff had gone home. CCTV footage shows the unidentified youth entering the premises, pouring petrol on the motorcycle, and setting it ablaze. During the attempt, his jacket caught fire, but he extinguished it by throwing it to the ground before fleei...