Madhya Pradesh

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh):A major agricultural procurement scam has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh after the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) обнаружed that mustard seeds stored in a government warehouse were largely made of soil pellets, not genuine produce. Shockingly, the so-called mustard dissolved within minutes when put in water, exposing large-scale adulteration. The scam was detected at a warehouse operated by the MP Warehousing and Logistics Corporation in Rehli, Sagar district. Following the revelation, an FIR was registered on January 17 against five officials in connection with the fraud. Fake Seeds Passed Off as Mustard According to NAFED officials, what appeared visually to be mustard seeds were, in reality, small round pellets made of...

Jodhpur:Renowned Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail under the National Security Act (NSA), was brought to AIIMS Jodhpur under tight security on Saturday morning for a comprehensive medical examination, following directions from the Supreme Court. According to official sources, Wangchuk had complained of a serious abdominal infection, allegedly caused by the consumption of contaminated water inside the jail premises. In view of his deteriorating health condition, a detailed medical assessment was deemed necessary. High-Security Transfer from Jail to Hospital Wangchuk was escorted from the jail to AIIMS Jodhpur amid elaborate security arrangements. Acting on the instructions of Police Commissioner Om Prakash, high-alert security wa...

Bhopal, MP: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not issued any major weather warnings for Madhya Pradesh for Saturday, 31 January 2026. Clear skies and cold winds are expected across the state. No rainfall is forecast in any district. Temperatures are likely to fall, with dense fog predicted in 10 districts and moderate fog affecting more than 25 districts. Impact of Cold Wave and Fog:The state has experienced a mix of rainfall, cold, sunshine, and fog over the past three days. In the last 24 hours, most districts have recorded a drop in both daytime and nighttime temperatures. Rajgarh remained the coldest district with a minimum of 3°C. Cold winds have created chilly conditions in Rajgarh, while districts including Bhopal, Dhar, Ratlam, Nowgong, Tikamgarh, Damoh, Datia, and G...

In a shocking incident at Bhatigwan Government School in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, the in-charge principal has been suspended for serving the mid-day meal to students on sheets of paper instead of proper plates on Republic Day. The Rewa Division Commissioner, B.S. Jamod, took immediate action following widespread criticism and the viral video of the incident. The incident occurred on 26th January, when students of the school were served halwa-poori on paper instead of traditional plates. The video of children eating on the floor spread rapidly on social media, drawing public outrage. Initially, the principal, Sunil Kumar Tripathi, was issued a “show-cause notice” by the Commissioner’s office, but he failed to respond within the stipulated period. Considering his negligence and silence, Co...

The Indore Crime Branch has arrested an engineer for allegedly harassing a young woman and her family by sending obscene letters and nude photographs after his marriage proposal was rejected. The accused has been identified as Ayush Agnihotri, a resident of the Annapurna area of Indore. Police said he had been continuously troubling the victim and her relatives for the past seven months, causing severe mental distress to the family. According to investigators, Agnihotri had developed contact with the woman through a matrimonial website. Marriage talks were initiated, but the woman’s family later refused the proposal. Following the rejection, the accused allegedly began a campaign of harassment. Police stated that the accused sent letters containing abusive and obscene language to ...

A mystery has deepened in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district after Head Constable Vijay Jadoun, posted at Karahal Police Station, went missing under suspicious circumstances. His motorcycle was found abandoned on a highway near a forest area, triggering concerns within the police department and his family. According to officials, Vijay Jadoun has been untraceable since Wednesday night. The discovery of his bullet motorcycle in a jungle-adjacent area raised fears of a possible untoward incident. Following the incident, Sheopur Superintendent of Police Sudhir Agrawal constituted a special search team to locate the missing officer. However, even after more than 36 hours, no concrete leads have emerged, intensifying anxiety among his relatives. Police sources said efforts are underway ...

Guna, Madhya Pradesh: A major financial irregularity has surfaced at the Guna District Treasury, revealing alleged corruption involving stamps worth ₹2.7 crore. Following an inspection, an FIR has been registered against the Assistant Grade-3 cashier, Keshav Verma, after discrepancies in official records were discovered. Fraud Uncovered During Audit The irregularities came to light when a team of Joint Directors of Treasury and Accounts from Gwalior conducted an inspection in December 2025. The audit revealed a discrepancy of over ₹3.74 crore between the digital Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) records and the physical stock of stamps. Subsequent verification reduced the discrepancy to ₹2,70,25,310, which the cashier failed to account for. Details of the ...

Bhopal: In a significant move towards women empowerment and employment generation, the Lunia Vinayak Group of Companies has announced an ambitious initiative to train 10,000 women as entrepreneurs and provide employment opportunities to 500,000 youth across Madhya Pradesh. Vinayak Lunia Jain, Chairperson of the Group, stated that the company will launch specialized programs to connect women with entrepreneurship opportunities in sectors such as home-based industries, handicrafts, naturopathy, food processing, herbal products, and other self-employment ventures. The programs aim to strengthen women’s economic independence and make them self-reliant. “Women are already proficient in financial management and organizational skills. They only need the courage and confidence to channel the...

Bhopal, MP: In a glaring display of administrative negligence, the Madhya Pradesh government failed to send any legal representative to the Supreme Court on Thursday for a critical hearing on 27% OBC reservation cases. The bench, comprising Justice Narsingha and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, expressed its displeasure at the absence of government counsel during the hearing of case serial number 106. Senior OBC advocate Anoop Chaudhary questioned the government’s intent, pointing out that five senior lawyers, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, had been appointed to handle the case. Despite this, no lawyer appeared for the crucial hearing, raising concerns over the state government’s seriousness on the matter. In prior hearings, the government frequently sought adjournments, but on Thursda...

Gwalior, Jan 30, 2026: Dense fog in Gwalior led to a fatal accident on National Highway-719 on Friday morning, claiming the lives of four people. A speeding truck collided head-on with an oncoming car near the Barotha Toll Plaza. The force of the impact completely wrecked the car, leaving all four occupants dead at the scene. According to police reports, the car was traveling from Bhind towards Gwalior when the truck, heading in the opposite direction, crashed into it. The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, causing chaos on the highway. Traffic Disruption and Emergency Response The collision resulted in a long traffic jam at the site. Police teams rushed to the scene, cleared the traffic, and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Three of the deceas...