ट्रेंडिंग
19-Jul-2025
All Jabalpur schools closed on Monday for Kanwar yatra Jabalpur authorities have announced a holiday for all schools on Monday due to the kanwar yatra passing through the city. The district education officer’s order applies to all government private CBSE and ICSE schools. This move is to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the religious procession. Parents and students are advised to note that no classes will be held on this day and regular schooling will resume on Tuesday. The administration is taking all necessary steps to manage the large crowd expected during the pilgrimage. Mirchi Baba alleges saints are being poisoned to death In Ujjain Mirchi Baba head of Panchayati Shri Niranjani Akhara has made serious allegations against the disciple of Mahant Parmanand Giri. He claims that prominent saints are being poisoned deliberately. Mirchi Baba has urged Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to order a CBI investigation into these suspicious deaths. This statement has raised concerns across the religious community stirring debate over safety and transparency among spiritual leaders. The police have yet to comment on the accusations but a thorough inquiry is being demanded. Clash between police naxals along MP-CG border A fierce encounter erupted on the banks of the Bagh river near Jhulanapath and Kosamdehi forests along the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border. Cobra Battalion and Hawk Force personnel exchanged fire with naxal insurgents early morning. The naxals fled after the shootout. Security forces launched an intensive search operation in the area to capture the fleeing militants. No casualties among the forces have been reported so far. Authorities continue to tighten security in this vulnerable border zone to prevent further incidents. Protest at Bhopal electricity office over smart meter bill hike In Bhopal citizens erupted in protest over surging electricity bills allegedly caused by newly installed smart meters. On Saturday a large group joined hands with Congress leaders to stage a sit-in outside the Govindpura electricity office. Congress leader Manoj Shukla accused the power company of exploiting consumers through the smart meter system. The protesters demanded a rollback of inflated bills and proper investigations. The electricity department has yet to respond. The protest reflects growing public anger over billing transparency and the cost burden on ordinary households. Samajwadi Party gears up for MP urban local elections The Samajwadi Party has started preparations for the upcoming urban local body elections scheduled for July 2027 in Madhya Pradesh. At a recent meeting in Bhopal party state president Dr. Manoj Yadav urged members to treat this election as a semi-final and intensify their efforts. Strategy sessions focused on grassroots organization and candidate selection are underway. The party aims to increase its presence in municipal corporations across the state hoping to challenge dominant political players. Workers have been called on to prepare rigorously for the forthcoming polls. Minister slams planning of Indore’s z-shaped bridge Indore Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya visited the newly constructed Z-shaped bridge and expressed strong dissatisfaction with its design. Officials told him the bridge was built according to the available land. Vijayvargiya criticized the lack of proper planning warning this could lead to future traffic congestion. He said “This can’t go on like this” and ordered officials to review the design immediately and take corrective actions if needed. The minister emphasized the importance of better infrastructure planning to prevent traffic snarls in the rapidly growing city. Bhopal metro runs at 90 kmph for testing phase In Bhopal metro train trials are underway with trains running at speeds up to 90 kilometers per hour between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS stations. Tests are conducted daily for four hours with officials reporting smooth operations. A team from the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) is scheduled to inspect the line later this month for safety clearance. Once approved metro services will move closer to their public launch. This testing phase is crucial for ensuring safe and reliable metro travel in the city’s growing transport network. MP’s ‘Amarnath’ pilgrimage opens for 10 days tough mountain trek begins Madhya Pradesh’s renowned ‘Amarnath’ pilgrimage has opened for a 10-day period this year. Devotees will undertake a challenging trek over seven steep hills to reach the holy site. The pilgrimage is spiritually significant especially at Nagdwari Temple where worshippers believe it helps remove Kalsarp Dosha a harmful astrological condition. Thousands are expected to participate in this physically demanding journey. Authorities have made arrangements to support pilgrims through the rugged terrain emphasizing safety and religious devotion. Container catches fire on NH-44 near Sagar A container truck caught fire while moving along National Highway 44 near Sagar. The cargo consisting of batteries and spare parts was completely destroyed in the blaze. Fortunately the driver and conductor escaped without injury by jumping out before the fire spread. Firefighters quickly arrived and brought the fire under control preventing further damage or hazards. The cause of the fire is under investigation but authorities say quick response helped avoid any casualties or major traffic disruptions on this busy highway. Harda shuts down to protest lathicharge on Karni Sena activists In Harda a bandh was observed on Saturday in protest against police baton charge on Karni Sena workers on July 13. Over 7000 Rajput community members took part in a silent march demanding justice. The procession ended at Rajput hostel where demonstrators demanded suspension of all policemen involved in the lathicharge. The protest expressed strong dissatisfaction with police actions and called for immediate redressal. Local leaders condemned the use of force and vowed to continue agitation until their demands are met. Heavy rain alert in MP; elderly man swept away in Sheopur Madhya Pradesh’s meteorological department issued a heavy rainfall alert across 14 districts with flood warnings in 16 areas including Sheopur. While some regions have seen moderate rains no major flooding has yet occurred. Unfortunately in Sheopur an elderly man was swept away by floodwaters highlighting the dangers residents face. Authorities have urged people in low-lying areas to stay alert and have deployed rescue teams. The monsoon remains active and more rains are expected in coming days keeping the flood risk high.
