Gaushala summit held at CM House for the first time For the first time ever a Gaushala Summit was held inside the Chief Minister’s residence in Madhya Pradesh. Cow shelter operators from across the state along with saints and religious leaders gathered at the CM House. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was gifted a handcrafted Ram Darbar made from cow dung. Addressing the summit the CM promised to relocate all stray cattle from roads to shelters. The event reflects the state government’s renewed focus on animal welfare and traditional values setting a cultural tone ahead of upcoming social policy discussions. Swami slams corruption in politics At the 33rd convocation of Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University in Sagar Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya received an honorary D.Litt. degree. In his address the spiritual leader took a swipe at corruption remarking how politicians own little before entering office but somehow gain everything after. His sharp observation drew strong reactions from the crowd exposing public frustration with growing political corruption. The speech though religious in tone served as a powerful commentary on governance greed and moral decay resonating especially among young graduates and faculty. Teachers under e-watch as new portal goes live Starting June 23 a new e-governance portal called Hamare Shikshak will track attendance leave pension and service records of government teachers across Madhya Pradesh. The School Education Department plans full rollout across all districts by July 1. The move aims to increase transparency and accountability in the education system. Teachers’ attendance will now be digitally recorded daily. This centralized platform marks a tech-driven shift in managing nearly 5 lakh employees with a focus on reducing fake attendance and streamlining HR operations for better academic outcomes. Farmer family beaten in land dispute child panel steps in A land dispute in Misrod turned violent as Kanha FunCity owner Chetan Patidar and associates allegedly entered a farmer’s home and physically assaulted the family. An FIR was registered two days ago and now the State Child Rights Commission has taken notice of the case. The altercation occurred during a land measurement process. Police are probing further. This violent episode highlights growing tension around land development and raises questions about unchecked power among local developers and colonizers in semi-urban areas of Madhya Pradesh. Smart road dumb design: transformer left in the middle A bizarre sight in Satna’s Smart City project has left locals stunned—a live transformer stands right in the middle of a newly constructed concrete road. After Bhopal’s viral 90-degree flyover this latest planning fail has gone viral. The exposed transformer poses a major safety risk on a busy road used 24/7. Citizens are calling out the authorities for endangering public lives in the name of “smart development.” The incident has sparked fresh criticism of infrastructure planning and quality control in ongoing urban projects across the state. Supreme Court to hear OBC quota case next week The Supreme Court will hear a key petition next week seeking implementation of 27% OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh. The plea challenges delays in applying the quota in education and government jobs. If the court rules in favor it could significantly benefit the OBC community. The case has become a political hot topic with several leaders weighing in. The verdict may have wide-reaching consequences for reservation policies in other states too. All eyes are now on the top court’s next move in this high-stakes affirmative action battle. Dead and suspended teachers get transfer orders In an embarrassing goof-up transfer orders were issued for both a deceased teacher and a suspended one in Khargone district. The error traced to the Directorate of Public Instruction and Tribal Affairs Department has sparked questions about the functioning of the Education Department. The administrative failure has triggered backlash from teachers’ unions and public representatives who are demanding accountability and better record management. The incident underscores ongoing issues in the state’s education bureaucracy during the current transfer season. Police seize ₹91 crore assets from drug traffickers Mandsaur Police have frozen assets worth ₹91.58 crore belonging to narcotics traffickers and their families across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The operation is being called the largest asset-seizure action in the state’s history. Properties in multiple districts were targeted after detailed investigation into illicit drug earnings. Authorities say the crackdown sends a strong message to organized crime networks operating in the region. Police are now working on filing prosecution complaints to ensure these cases lead to convictions. The anti-drug campaign is gaining momentum statewide. MP karate kids strike gold at nationals Madhya Pradesh athletes put on a stellar performance at the KIO National Karate Tournament held in Dehradun. Out of 15 participants five returned with medals. Standout player Atul Meena clinched gold with impressive form while Lakshya Nahar bagged bronze after a gritty performance. The state’s team drew praise for their discipline and skill. The event showcased growing sports talent in MP especially from smaller towns. Coaches say more government support could help athletes break through at international levels. The victory has brought pride to the state. Tourists flock to rural MP for mud-house stays Madhya Pradesh’s new rural tourism initiative is winning hearts. Tourists are lining up for mud-house homestays starting at just ₹2000. These packages offer a taste of village life—hot rotis on clay stoves kodo millet pudding and authentic hospitality. Visitors from Rajasthan and Gujarat are praising the experience. The initiative is not only boosting tourism but also creating jobs and income in remote villages. Local women are leading this effort offering guests an immersive peaceful escape from city life. Its a win for both economy and culture. Passenger assaulted on Vande Bharat MLA supporters accused Chaos erupted on the Vande Bharat Express at Jhansi station when a man was allegedly beaten for refusing to give up his seat to supporters of a BJP MLA. Eyewitnesses say the youth was attacked violently causing a delay in the train’s journey to Bhopal. The victim has filed a complaint and police are reviewing CCTV footage. The incident has raised questions about VIP culture and passenger safety on premier trains. Authorities have promised strict action if the accusations are proven true. Tractor swept away in rains four rescued Heavy monsoon rains continue to impact Madhya Pradesh. In Shivpuri’s Kunarpur village a tractor-trolley crossing a swollen culvert was swept away by strong currents. Fortunately villagers rescued all four passengers. Meanwhile in Dhar’s Mandu region a young man drowned in a river. With Bhind and Mauganj districts now receiving monsoon rains the entire state is officially under monsoon cover. Authorities urge caution near water bodies and have begun monitoring flood-prone areas more closely. The rainfall is expected to intensify over the next week.