Madhya Pradesh

Indore: Ten people have lost their lives and over 200 have fallen ill due to contaminated drinking water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area, casting a shadow over the city’s image of cleanliness. When a television reporter questioned Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about the incident, he reacted sharply, telling the journalist, “Don’t ask frivolous questions.” The video of his response quickly went viral, prompting the minister to issue a public apology. However, attention has also turned to a local councillor, Kamal Vaghela, who was seen in the same viral footage defending Minister Vijayvargiya. Vaghela, wearing a sky-blue kurta, is a BJP representative from the very area hit hardest by the contaminated water crisis. Allegations of Negligence Local residen...

Bhopal/Indore: Senior BJP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, often known for lecturing others on values and culture, once again sparked controversy with his unrestrained remarks. When questioned about preventable deaths in Indore, the minister dismissed the concerns as “pointless”, later issuing an apology. The Controversial StatementIn Indore, a severe outbreak of diarrhea has affected residents of Bagirathpura for over 15 days, claiming 10 lives so far. Despite this, the government, including the Indore Municipal Corporation under Vijayvargiya’s Urban Development Department, appeared slow to act. When journalists raised questions about the handling of the crisis, the minister reportedly lost his temper, labeling the inquiry as a “useless question” and brushing aside the severity of the si...

Satna, MP: A historic medical achievement has been recorded at Satna District Hospital, Madhya Pradesh, as three newborn triplets successfully fought for their lives for 39 days in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) and have now returned home healthy. Ranjana Patel, a 28-year-old resident of Budekhan village in the Maihar region, gave birth to three children on 21 November. The babies, weighing 1.4 kg, 1.6 kg, and 1.0 kg respectively, were extremely underweight and fragile at birth, making survival a serious challenge. The newborns were immediately admitted to the SNCU, where a dedicated team of doctors and nurses monitored them round the clock. After 1 month and 9 days of intensive care, all three babies gained sufficient weight and were discharged on 30 December, marking a rare s...

Bhopal: In a major revelation, the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Bhopal has uncovered a case of fraudulent land transactions involving the property of a deceased farmer. Maniraj Singh and his associates have been accused of illegally profiting by selling the farmer’s land multiple times, deliberately concealing his death from authorities and buyers. According to the investigation, the case stems from a written complaint filed by Yogesh Kushwaha on June 18, 2025. Kushwaha alleged that residents of Nehru Nagar, led by Maniraj Singh, misused the power of attorney granted by the late farmer Achla Singh Mewada to sell his agricultural land even after his death. Farmer Died in 2022Records show that Achla Singh Mewada, a resident of Barkhedi Nathu village in Jawar Tehsil, had executed a r...

In a horrifying incident highlighting the deadly consequences of illegal kite-flying materials, a milk vendor sustained grievous injuries after his neck was slashed by Chinese manja on an overbridge in Guna on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the Bajranggarh (BG) Road overbridge, sending shockwaves across the district. The victim, identified as Jaima Banjara, a resident of Kunda village under Bajranggarh police station limits, was travelling to Guna with his wife and brother to sell milk when the tragedy struck. As their motorcycle crossed the overbridge, a sharp, nylon-coated Chinese kite string hanging in the air suddenly wrapped around Jaima’s neck, cutting deep before he could react. The impact was severe, causing Jaima to collapse on the road, bleeding profusely. His ...

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: In a pioneering move to handle the surge of devotees at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain Police have implemented a state-of-the-art Google Maps-based crowd management system. The technology blocks congested routes in real-time and guides pilgrims directly to designated parking areas, ensuring smooth traffic flow and reducing city-wide gridlocks. High-Tech Crowd ManagementWith the New Year celebrations drawing massive crowds, devotees from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and other states have flocked to Ujjain to seek blessings at Mahakaleshwar. Authorities report that the city receives approximately 150,000 to 200,000 pilgrims daily during this period, with vehicle inflow doubling from the usual 6,000 to around 12,000 four-wheelers per day. To mana...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: Khargone district has set a new benchmark in water conservation, earning the National Water Award recently. This achievement is credited to the dedicated efforts of IAS Dr. Nagarjuna B. Gowda, CEO of the District Panchayat, whose childhood experiences inspired a lifelong mission for water preservation. A Personal Journey Inspiring a Public MissionBorn on 5 May 1992 in a small village in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, Nagarjuna Gowda grew up witnessing severe water shortages. His parents, both teachers, instilled in him the value of public service. As a child, he had to carry water over long distances on a bicycle and manually operate borewells to fetch a few buckets of water. These experiences shaped his commitment to sustainable water management. After compl...

Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh – In a shocking case of deceit and sexual exploitation, a man named Imran lured a woman by posing as ‘Sonu’. He allegedly manipulated her into separating from her husband, lived with her in a cohabitation setup, and exploited her sexually for five years. When the woman confronted him about marriage, he allegedly threatened to kill her. Criminal History and Legal ActionThe accused, Imran (son of Mammad Hussain), resident of Sarai town, has a previous record of drug trafficking and is currently out on bail. Following the victim’s complaint, the Industrial Area Police in Ratlam registered a case under Sections 64(1), 64(2)(m), and 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code. How the Deception UnfoldedThe victim stated that she first met a young man in 2020 near the Ram Mandir...

The Bhopal Metro project is set to enter a historic new phase as construction begins on the city’s first-ever underground metro corridor, marking a major milestone in Madhya Pradesh’s urban infrastructure journey. Beneath the narrow lanes and heritage structures of Old Bhopal, metro tunnels will soon be carved nearly 65 feet below the surface, redefining mobility in the state capital. While metro trains have already started operations on elevated stretches, the challenge of navigating the densely populated and historically sensitive Old City has led planners to opt for an underground alignment. This ambitious section of the Orange Line will showcase cutting-edge engineering and world-class tunnelling technology. Underground Corridor Through the Heart of Old Bhopal The underground ...

A sensational robbery in a cinematic style has shaken Ashoknagar district, where armed miscreants looted ₹25 lakh from a farmer after throwing chilli powder into his eyes. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning between Tamoia Chak and Mohri villages, triggering panic among locals and raising serious concerns over public safety. According to police officials, the victim, 47-year-old farmer Lakhvinder, was travelling on his motorcycle to Ashoknagar to return money borrowed from a relative. He was carrying ₹25 lakh in cash, wrapped in towels and kept in two separate bags placed at the front of his motorcycle. Midway through his journey, three unidentified men standing by the roadside stopped him under the pretext of conversation. Suddenly, one of the attackers hurled chilli powder int...