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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...