अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
18-Jul-2025
Govt should drown in potholes says Jitu Patwari A fierce attack by MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari has reignited public anger over state of roads. Patwari said the government should “drown in potholes” it has created. He accused officials of rampant corruption in road construction and demanded action. He said that the responsible minister should either take jal samadhi or come up with a permanent solution. As monsoon rains worsen road conditions public frustration is rising. This statement has triggered political heat in Bhopal. Barcelona’s food hub model inspires CM CM Dr. Mohan Yadav is impressed by Spain’s Mercabarna model—a vast 250-acre food logistics hub in Barcelona. Speaking on day three of his Spain tour Yadav said such an integrated system of production storage processing and distribution could be a game-changer for Madhya Pradesh. With agricultural output rising he emphasised the urgent need for robust post-harvest management and better export logistics. The government is now exploring how this European model could be adapted locally. Excise officer beats up liquor shop staff in Jabalpur Shocking scenes from Jabalpur where Assistant Excise Commissioner Sanjeev Dubey allegedly assaulted staff at four liquor shops. CCTV footage shows Dubey kicking and punching employees. Victims claim he was pressuring them for illegal payments. When demands weren’t met he issued threats—telling them to surrender the shop or face destruction. The video has gone viral and sparked public outrage. No official response yet from the Excise Department. Elephant corridor plan under discussion Forest officials from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh met PWD railway power and revenue officials to discuss a safe passage for elephants. The focus: existing roads power lines and railway tracks in key wildlife corridors. Suggestions were invited to protect elephant movement in these high-conflict zones. Authorities are expected to submit a joint report soon to ensure safety for both animals and humans. Politics is cleaner now but bureaucracy isnt: Uma Bharti Former CM Uma Bharti said that Indian politics has embraced cleanliness but bureaucracy still lags behind. Speaking at an event Bharti urged IAS and IPS officers to adopt similar ethical standards. According to her unless civil servants follow honesty like politicians are now expected to corruption will persist in the system. Her statement has sparked debate about administrative accountability in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal public toilets to cost more Cong protests Using public toilets in Bhopal is about to get pricier. After a proposal passed in the Mayor-in-Council meeting the Congress party took to the streets. Councillor Yogendra Singh “Guddu” Chouhan slammed the decision saying it’s unfair to charge more for basic needs when the government provides meals at ₹5. Protesters say this move will hit poor the hardest and want the hike reversed. No plan only excuses: MP lashes out at PWD Bhopal MP Alok Sharma wasn’t happy during Friday’s meeting on city traffic. He slammed PWD officials for showing up without a working plan. Sharma stressed urgency of solving traffic snarls especially around schools. Immediate decisions include banning e-rickshaws near schools and fixing left turns within a week. The PWDs lack of preparation drew sharp criticism. Young lovers found dead on high-voltage tower A tragic love story ended in death in Singrauli’s Khekra village. The bodies of 23-year-old Vinod Kevat and 19-year-old Madhu Kevat were found hanging from a 33000 KV electricity tower. Locals reported the incident to police. Both were from the same village and lived nearby. Police are investigating the motive but initial reports suggest it may be a suicide pact. The incident has shocked the local community. MP to go prepaid for electricity starting Aug Madhya Pradesh is launching a prepaid electricity system next month. First all government offices will shift to the new system—pay first use power later. Its just like a prepaid mobile recharge. Once phase one is complete regular consumers will follow. Officials say this move will improve bill collections and reduce power theft. Residents however may need time to adapt to this major change. Karni Sena protests police action in Ratlam Karni Sena has hit the streets in Ratlam. Theyre furious over an alleged police lathi-charge. The group has accused an ASP of misbehaviour and excessive force. Leaders have warned the state: remove the officer in seven days or face a bigger protest. Tensions are high as demands for justice grow louder. Khandwa joins protest over Harda incident Khandwa echoed with protest today as multiple communities rallied in support of Karni Sena after the Harda incident. Rajput Kunbi Patel Brahmin Gurjar groups and the Congress party marched together demanding a judicial probe into alleged police brutality. Hundreds gathered at the stadium calling for action and accountability. The public anger is spreading fast. Farmers stuck as warehouse shuts in Narmadapuram In a major disruption for farmers in Narmadapuram the Shobhapur warehouse was abruptly shut down following a dispute between its manager and local farmers. Staff and surveyors are on strike halting all crop procurement. Trailers full of moong are stranded. Farmers say delays are causing heavy losses. With no resolution in sight the agricultural supply chain is at risk. Smart meter protest sparks fire in Mandla In Mandla Congress workers staged a protest against the power department’s new digital meters. In a dramatic move they carried out a mock funeral for a meter and set it on fire outside the electricity office. Protesters claim the meters inflate bills and are being forced on the public without consent. The electricity board has yet to respond to the growing backlash. Landslide hits Shivpuri highways closed Continuous rainfall in Madhya Pradesh is causing chaos. In Shivpuri a major landslide blocked the highway. In Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh several villages are underwater. Dam gates have been opened in Gwalior and three other districts. Low-lying areas are on alert. One village in Chhatarpur is completely submerged. Authorities are struggling to keep up with rescue and relief efforts as the monsoon intensifies.
