राज्य
11-Jul-2025
Sihora protests outside BJP office demand for district status Tension escalated in Jabalpur as residents of Sihora town just 40 km away staged a protest outside the BJP divisional office. Their demand was to grant Sihora district status a promise made by leaders like Shivraj Singh Chouhan Smriti Irani Uma Bharti and Santosh Barkade. Protesters displayed sarcastic posters asking “Who are they?” To catch attention they blew conches rang bells and clappers—calling it a wake-up call for the government. After hours of peaceful protest officials assured that their demand would be forwarded. Police were present at the scene to maintain order. CM Mohan Yadav announces ₹12360cr boost across five sectors Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the MP Growth Conclave 2025 with a major ₹12360 crore investment pledge across five key sectors—hospitality tourism real estate infrastructure and logistics. Before the event he visited Abhay Prashal distributing notebooks to students. Later he led a groundbreaking ceremony for a site named after “Bagiya Maa.” The conclave also saw Yadav hold closed-door meetings with 20 top industrialists aiming to boost jobs and economic growth. The state government says this initiative is a signal of Madhya Pradesh’s readiness to become a national investment hub. Cong demands judicial probe into Ujjain lathicharge In Ujjain a Muharram procession on July 6 turned controversial after police allegedly resorted to lathi-charge. Congress spokesperson Noori Khan has slammed the administration accusing it of targeting the Muslim community and demanding a judicial probe. She’s also calling for dismissal of the officers involved. Eyewitnesses claim the incident could’ve been avoided through better crowd management. The administration has yet to respond formally. The issue has sparked political tension with opposition leaders vowing to raise it in the upcoming assembly session. MP pilgrims beaten by shopkeepers at Khatu Shyamji Chaos broke out in Rajasthan’s Khatu Shyam temple town as pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh were assaulted by local shopkeepers. The reason? The devotees sought shelter in a shop during sudden rainfall around 10 AM on Friday. When asked to leave an argument broke out which quickly escalated into physical violence. Videos of the incident are circulating on social media sparking outrage. The victims allege mistreatment and demand strict action. Local authorities have yet to confirm arrests or file charges. Tensions remain high in the pilgrimage town. 11 peacocks found dead in Jhabua A shocking wildlife incident in Jhabua district has put the forest department on alert after 11 peacocks were found dead. The birds’ carcasses have been sent for postmortem. Preliminary reports suggest pesticide poisoning as the likely cause. The deaths occurred near agricultural fields where recent pesticide spraying might have contaminated their habitat. Forest officials have launched a probe and assured legal action if negligence is found. Wildlife activists are demanding tighter regulations on chemical use near forest zones. The incident highlights ongoing threats to India’s national bird. Panchayat VP accuses mining officials of uprooting plantation efforts Bhopal District Panchayat’s vice president Mohan Singh Jat has raised serious allegations against the mining department. In a heated council meeting he claimed that while the government is promoting plantation drives officials are simultaneously destroying those very plants near mining sites. “I have proof. If I’m wrong I’ll resign” he said. The remarks drew support from other members. Photos of uprooted saplings were shown as evidence. The district administration has promised a review. The issue reflects the ongoing clash between environmental initiatives and unchecked mining activity. Crocodile kills woman in Damoh Tragedy struck in Damoh district as a 40-year-old woman Malti Bai was killed by a crocodile while bathing in the Vyarma river. The attack occurred on Friday morning near Kania Ghat Pati village. Witnesses saw the crocodile drag her underwater. Locals raised an alarm but it took nearly an hour to recover her body. This is not the first such incident in the area. Villagers are demanding fencing or warning signs near riverbanks. Forest officials have taken note and a safety audit of the region has been ordered. Fake moong scandal in Narmadapuram warehouse Authorities in Narmadapuram have uncovered a massive scam involving substandard moong (green gram) at a private warehouse just days after MSP procurement began. Acting on a tip-off a team led by SDM Neeta Kori raided Chetan Warehouse in Furtala and seized over 1000 quintals of poor-quality moong suspected to be planted for government sale. Another section of the warehouse held wheat from a different season. The warehouse has been sealed and an investigation is underway. Officials say strict action will follow against traders trying to exploit the system. Bhopal’s BMHRC joins India’s elite radiation emergency network Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) has been inducted into India’s national radiation emergency response network IN-BioDoS. Its cytogenetic lab will now serve as a critical facility for blood analysis in case of nuclear or radiation leaks. Only six labs across India have received this accreditation with BMHRC being the only one in Central India. The lab can assess radiation exposure from nuclear plants medical mishaps or industrial accidents. This inclusion boosts India’s preparedness in handling radiological disasters with scientific accuracy and speed. Couple beaten up in Tikamgarh over mud dispute In Tikamgarh’s Astown village a seemingly minor dispute over mud turned violent. A tractor allegedly dumped muddy water in front of a house sparking a confrontation between two families. During the altercation a couple was physically assaulted. A police complaint has been filed against three individuals. Locals say such land and cleanliness disputes are frequent in the area due to poor drainage and road infrastructure. Authorities are investigating the matter. The couple has been given medical attention and more arrests could follow. Youth swept away in Mandakini river as rain batters MP A young man was swept away by the raging waters of the Mandakini river in Chitrakoot Satna amid continuous monsoon rainfall. The incident occurred as heavy downpours lashed several districts including Katni Umaria Sidhi and Chhatarpur. Rivers and streams have swelled dangerously. Meanwhile in Shivpuri the Harsi Dam has overflowed endangering 20 nearby villages. In Mandla seven deaths have been confirmed due to flooding and over 300 people have been evacuated. The IMD has issued fresh alerts across the state for very heavy rainfall in the coming days.
