Madhya Pradesh

Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: In the remote village of Dulara Falia, located about 55 km from the Barwani district headquarters, nearly 40 tribal children are being forced to attend classes amidst cows, buffaloes, and chickens. The government primary school, approved in 2011, remains incomplete, leaving students with no proper building to study in, much to the frustration of parents and villagers. Classes Amidst Livestock With no functional school structure, children sit on the bare ground in a mud enclosure alongside animals. Initially, the school operated from a local tribal resident’s home. However, when the owner needed the space back, classes were shifted to this unsafe and unhygienic makeshift facility, exposing students to health risks. Incomplete School Building Villagers sa...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026 in the state assembly, focusing on farmers, youth employment, urban development, and modernization. The budget also emphasizes welfare schemes for women, students, and marginalized communities, while ensuring no new taxes are imposed on the public. Farmers and Agriculture The budget is dedicated to farmers, with a plan to provide 1 lakh solar pumps and an annual support of ₹12,000 per farmer. Currently, 70 lakh farmers hold credit cards in MP. ₹412 crore allocated for fisheries development. ₹5,500 crore for the Krishak Unnati Yojana, along with ₹337 crore in incentives for farmers. ₹21,630 crore approved for the Chief Minister’s Mazar-Tola Road Scheme. Promotion of natural ...

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Sushma Pradeep Moghe, aged 78, created history at the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) convocation by topping her MA in Marathi and receiving the Gold Medal. Her achievement left everyone, including Governor Mangubhai Patel, amazed when she ascended the stage to collect her medal. A retired Central School teacher, Sushma’s inspiring journey demonstrates that learning has no age limit. As she accepted her degree, her son Gaurav, daughter-in-law Pooja, and grandson Reyansh cheered her on. The entire hall erupted in applause as Governor Patel personally felicitated her. Four Decades in Teaching Sushma Moghe served as a teacher for 40 years at a Central School in Chirimiri, Chhattisgarh. She holds an MSc in Chemistry from Jiwaji University. After retiring in ...

Bhopal: In a significant move aimed at strengthening wildlife protection and cracking down on poaching, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has proposed the induction of indigenous Indian dog breeds into the state’s forest department canine squad. The Chief Minister believes that native breeds are better suited to the harsh climate, rugged terrain, and dense forests of central India compared to foreign breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, which are currently used in the department’s K9 units. Proposal Presented in State Wildlife Board Meeting The proposal was discussed during the 31st meeting of the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board, held on Monday. CM Yadav directed forest department officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to establish a specialized ‘Desi ...

Shivpuri, February 18, 2026: Wildlife enthusiasts at Kuno National Park have another reason to celebrate. The female cheetah Gamini, brought from South Africa three years ago, has given birth to three healthy cubs, marking her second litter in India. This brings the total number of cheetah cubs born in India to 27, increasing the overall cheetah population in the country to 38. A Landmark for Cheetah Reintroduction in IndiaGamini’s successful birth comes just weeks after Asha, a cheetah imported from Namibia, gave birth to five cubs at the park. Gamini was brought under the ambitious South African-India cheetah project launched in September 2022, aimed at reintroducing the fastest land predator, which had gone extinct in India decades ago. This marks the ninth successful cheetah birth u...

Bhopal, February 18, 2026: On the eve of presenting the Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026, the state government raised a fresh loan of ₹5,600 crore, pushing the total state debt to ₹4.90 lakh crore, exceeding the 2025-26 budget size of ₹4.21 lakh crore. Despite the rising debt, the state’s economic survey projects a growth rate of 8.04%, indicating underlying economic strength. Economic Survey and Debt OverviewDeputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state’s economic survey in the Assembly on Tuesday, highlighting that the government’s borrowing in any year has not exceeded limits set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report notes that the debt-to-GSDP ratio declined from 39.5% in 2004-05 to 27.99% in 2023-24, though it may rise to 31.30% in 2025-26. The survey also projects a d...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly budget session witnessed a fiery debate over the rising stray dog population and incidents of dog bites. The discussion turned dramatic when Congress MLAs accused BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya of corruption in sterilization programs, while BJP legislators labeled stray dogs as “terrorists” and called for action against them. Congress Raises Concerns Congress MLA Atif Aqil expressed concern over the growing stray dog population. In response, a cabinet minister explained that under the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, stray dogs without sterilization are captured, sterilized at centers, and then released back to their original locations. Vijayvargiya Called “Dog-in-Charge” Congress MLA Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat sharply remarked ...

Jabalpur, February 17, 2026: Following the death of a wealthy doctor and owner of property worth approximately ₹60 crore, the administration has seized her estate amid allegations of fraudulent transfer. The late Dr. Hemlata Shrivastava had, in a video recorded before her death, accused a Jain family of conspiring to illegally acquire her land by creating a registered donation deed without her consent. After her demise, the authorities acted swiftly to secure the property. Dr. Shrivastava had faced personal tragedies in recent years: her son, Dr. Rachit Shrivastava, passed away in 2022, followed by the death of her husband on December 6, 2024. She owned 25,000 square feet of land in the upscale Right Town area, valued at over ₹60 crore. According to reports, her son’s friend, Dr. ...

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The Madhya Pradesh government has presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the state assembly, providing a comprehensive overview of the state’s economy ahead of the upcoming budget. The report, a key step toward the vision of “Developed Madhya Pradesh @2047”, highlights strong economic growth, rising per capita income, and the government’s focus on farmers, youth, women, and infrastructure development. Here are the five main takeaways from the survey: 1. Growth in Agriculture and Farmers’ IncomeAgriculture remains a major pillar of Madhya Pradesh’s economy, contributing 43.09% to the state’s GDP. The government’s Bhavantar Payment Scheme helps farmers receive the difference between market prices and minimum support prices directly into their bank accounts. Li...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A Pakistani woman, identified as Saba, also known as Nazia, who has been residing in India for 37 years using fake voter ID cards and multiple other documents, was recently arrested in Meerut. The case has sparked widespread attention. Saba’s daughter, Eman, is also a Pakistani citizen, born in Pakistan, while her two sons, including Farhaz, were born in Meerut. Both Eman and Farhaz practice law professionally. Saba’s husband, Farhat Masood, is a band business owner. According to police, Saba was brought to Delhi Gate police station following her arrest. Her son Farhaz accompanied her and informed the authorities that the family owns valuable property under the name of Nadeer Ali Waqf, which is currently under dispute. The complainant, Rukhsana, is a tenant in thi...