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Rajasthan Govt Withdraws Teacher Duty Order for Ram Katha Event After Political Row
Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Govt Withdraws Teacher Duty Order for Ram Katha Event After Political Row

Bundi (Rajasthan): The Rajasthan Education Department has withdrawn an order deputing five government school teachers for duty at a Ram Katha event in Bundi district, following a major political controversy that erupted within hours of the directive being issued. The order was released on February 2 by the Chief Block Education Officer’s office in Nainwa, directing the teachers from government schools in the Nainwa block to assist in arrangements for a nine-day religious and social programme, including a Mahayaagya and Ram Katha, at the Shri Ambika Mata Temple in Bansi. As per the directive, the teachers were to be deployed from February 2 to February 7 for managing organisational duties related to the event. Order Cancelled the Same Day However, after the matter triggered wide...
₹3 Crore Travel Allowance Scam Exposed in SAF Jabalpur; FIR Filed Against 15 Including Deceased Constable, Key Mastermind Suspected
Madhya Pradesh, State

₹3 Crore Travel Allowance Scam Exposed in SAF Jabalpur; FIR Filed Against 15 Including Deceased Constable, Key Mastermind Suspected

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A major financial scam has surfaced in the 6th Battalion of the Special Armed Force (SAF) in Jabalpur, where over ₹3 crore was allegedly siphoned off through fraudulent Travel Allowance (TA) claims. An internal audit has revealed that several personnel and employees of the SAF systematically generated fake travel bills and withdrew travel allowances worth up to 200 times more than their actual salaries. Scam Running Since 2018-19, FIR Lodged Against 15 Accused According to official sources, the scam has reportedly been operating since 2018-19, indicating a long-running and well-organized operation. Following the audit findings, a complaint has been registered at Ranjhi Police Station against 15 individuals, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), mul...
Son Forced to Carry Ailing Father on His Shoulders Inside Guna District Hospital; No Stretcher, Lift Out of Order, Staff Unresponsive
Madhya Pradesh, State

Son Forced to Carry Ailing Father on His Shoulders Inside Guna District Hospital; No Stretcher, Lift Out of Order, Staff Unresponsive

Guna (Madhya Pradesh): A shocking case of negligence and mismanagement has surfaced from the Guna District Government Hospital, where a young man was allegedly forced to carry his seriously ill father on his shoulders while searching for medical assistance, as no stretcher or immediate help was provided by the hospital staff. The incident has raised serious questions about the condition of public healthcare facilities and the lack of basic support for patients in government hospitals. No Stretcher Provided, Son Left Helpless According to reports, Munesh Raghuvanshi arrived at the district hospital with his father, whose health condition was deteriorating. Due to the severity of his father’s illness, Munesh carried him on his shoulders to the hospital in the hope of urgent treatmen...
India Does Not Need to Be Declared a Hindu Nation, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat; Highlights ‘Seva’ as Foundation of Indian Culture
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

India Does Not Need to Be Declared a Hindu Nation, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat; Highlights ‘Seva’ as Foundation of Indian Culture

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that India does not require any formal declaration to be called a Hindu nation, as it is a truth that already exists and does not need validation. Drawing a powerful analogy, Bhagwat remarked, “There is no need to announce the sunrise because the sun rises from the east naturally. Similarly, there is no need to declare India a Hindu nation because it already is.” He made these remarks while addressing a thought-provoking programme at Shri Ramakrishna Vishva Sadbhavana Niketan in Lepa village, located in the Kasrawad tehsil of Khargone district. The event was organised by the Nimar Abhyudaya Rural Management and Development Association and Shri Ramakrishna Vishva Sadbhavana Niketan u...
26-Year-Old Nurse Shot Dead at Hospital Gate in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh; Assailant on the Run
Madhya Pradesh, State

26-Year-Old Nurse Shot Dead at Hospital Gate in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh; Assailant on the Run

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking incident that has triggered panic in the region, a 26-year-old nurse was brutally shot dead at the main gate of a government hospital in Shahgarh town of Sagar district on Wednesday night. The victim has been identified as Deepshikha Chadhar, a resident of Patan in Jabalpur district, who was posted on duty at the Shahgarh Community Health Centre (CHC). According to eyewitnesses, Deepshikha was standing near the hospital gate during her night duty when an unknown attacker suddenly opened fire. The assailant reportedly fired three rounds, hitting her twice in the arms and once in the abdomen, resulting in her death on the spot. The sound of gunshots created chaos and fear among hospital staff and nearby residents. By the time people rushed to th...
‘MD Drug’ Worth ₹2 Crore Turns Out to Be Urea in Forensic Test, Court Dismisses Case After Police Embarrassment
Madhya Pradesh, State

‘MD Drug’ Worth ₹2 Crore Turns Out to Be Urea in Forensic Test, Court Dismisses Case After Police Embarrassment

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a major setback for the Indore police, a high-profile drug seizure case has collapsed after forensic reports revealed that the substance claimed to be MD drug worth ₹2 crore was actually common urea/potassium nitrate, a low-cost chemical widely used in fertilizers and firecrackers. The dramatic revelation has led the district court to dismiss the entire case, granting relief to all accused individuals. The court also directed authorities to return seized mobile phones and other belongings. Case Was Registered in February 2025 The incident dates back to February 26, 2025, when Tejaji Nagar police officials, acting on information received from the control room, reached the AB Road bypass area near Kasturba Gram. The police allegedly found two youths sitti...
311 Rare ‘Indian Tent Turtles’ Seized from Train, AC Coach Attendant Arrested for Wildlife Smuggling
Madhya Pradesh, State

311 Rare ‘Indian Tent Turtles’ Seized from Train, AC Coach Attendant Arrested for Wildlife Smuggling

Bhopal: In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Forest Department have seized 311 rare Indian Tent Turtles from the Patna–Indore Express (19314) in Bhopal. The shocking part of the case is that the key accused turned out to be the AC coach attendant, who was allegedly transporting the turtles hidden inside bags for a small amount of money. The seizure was made at Sant Hirdaram Nagar (Bairagarh) railway station, where RPF personnel acted on suspicion and conducted a search operation. During the inspection, the RPF arrested Ajay Singh Rajput, the attendant of AC coach H-1, who was found carrying two bags concealed under his seat. Upon opening the bags, officials discovered 311 small turtles, packed in an extremely inhumane manner. The tu...
Main Accused in CISF Personnel’s Murder Dies in Police Custody in Singrauli, Allegations Surface
Madhya Pradesh, State

Main Accused in CISF Personnel’s Murder Dies in Police Custody in Singrauli, Allegations Surface

Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh): A serious and controversial case has emerged from Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district after the main accused in the murder of a CISF personnel died while in police custody. While the police have claimed that the accused died due to a heart attack, the deceased’s family has alleged that he was subjected to police torture, leading to his death. The incident has sparked tension in the area, and authorities are currently awaiting the post-mortem report, which is expected to clarify the exact cause of death. Accused Was on Three-Day Police Remand According to reports, the case is linked to an incident that occurred recently at the NCL Amlori coal mine under the jurisdiction of Navanagar police station. A group of scrap thieves allegedly entered the coal mine...
Renowned Sikkim Urologist Dies After Collapsing During Presentation at Indore Conference
Madhya Pradesh, State

Renowned Sikkim Urologist Dies After Collapsing During Presentation at Indore Conference

Indore: A tragic incident was reported during the international urology conference USICON-2026 in Indore, where noted woman urologist from Sikkim, Dr. Tsering (Doma) Bhutia, passed away while undergoing treatment after collapsing on stage during her presentation. According to reports, the incident took place on Saturday afternoon when Dr. Bhutia was delivering a presentation at the conference venue. In the middle of her speech, she suddenly felt unwell and collapsed on the stage, leaving doctors and delegates present at the event shocked. Immediately after the incident, medical experts attending the conference rushed to provide emergency assistance. She was given CPR on the spot and was later shifted to Life Care Hospital for primary treatment. As her condition remained critical, she...
Eight Cheetahs to Arrive from Botswana This Month, Kuno’s Cheetah Population to Grow Again
Madhya Pradesh, State

Eight Cheetahs to Arrive from Botswana This Month, Kuno’s Cheetah Population to Grow Again

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is set to welcome eight cheetahs from Botswana, South Africa, later this month, further strengthening the state’s ambitious wildlife conservation efforts. The new batch of cheetahs is expected to arrive around February 28, and will be relocated to Kuno National Park in Sheopur district. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav confirmed the development, stating that the state government is actively working on completing all required procedures to ensure the smooth arrival and rehabilitation of the animals. The Chief Minister recently visited New Delhi, where he held detailed discussions with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav regarding the cheetah reintroduction project and other wildlife initiatives. Dr. Yadav emphasized that Madhy...