राष्ट्रीय
05-Aug-2025
Stampede at Kubreshwar Dham kills 2 triggers probe A religious gathering at Kubreshwar Dham in Sehore turned tragic. Two devotees lost their lives over 10 were injured in a stampede during an event linked to the upcoming Kanwar Yatra led by Pandit Pradeep Mishra. Panic spread quickly as crowd pressure surged in the Sawan month. BJP MLA Gopal Singh Engineer called it a very unfortunate incident and promised action. He has ordered a full investigation and said he’ll speak with the district collector to ensure stronger crowd control measures are in place for future events. Violence during Indore encroachment drive Tension flared in Indore during a municipal encroachment removal drive. A local shopkeeper allegedly slapped a municipal worker sparking chaos. In retaliation workers surrounded and beat him before police and locals stepped in. The entire altercation was caught on video now viral online. Both sides later filed complaints at Bhanwarkuan police station. Officials confirmed the situation is now under control. The incident has sparked debate over how municipal drives are handled with citizens demanding accountability from both enforcement teams and local businesses. Congress walks out over fake degree row Temper rose in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly as Congress raised allegations of a fake degree used in a Jabalpur hospital appointment. MLA Lakhan Ghanghoriya claimed the officers degree was bogus—an accusation backed by the Education Minister. However Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla disputed the report’s conclusion. Dissatisfied Congress leaders led by Umang Singhar and Ajay Singh walked out in protest accusing the government of shielding the official. The row has reignited calls for stricter vetting of educational qualifications in government posts. Tehsildars to protest role split halt all work In a major bureaucratic stand Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars in Bhopal will begin a protest from tomorrow. Theyre opposing a new policy splitting their duties into judicial and non-judicial roles. Officials say they’ll continue disaster management work but halt all other administrative tasks. No mass strike or absence—just a complete stoppage of regular duties. The protest is being seen as a strong statement against what they call a flawed policy change. All eyes are now on the government’s next move. HC notice in farmers’ loan fraud case Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the Warehouse Regulatory Authority after Central Bank of India alleged fraud involving ₹7 crore. The bank claims it granted the loan based on warehouse receipts but farmers were never paid. The bank argues the Authority must be held liable and included in the case. This development could set a legal precedent for future financial disputes involving regulatory bodies. The court will now hear from the Authority before deciding the next steps. CM promises jobs boost with industrial push Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav unveiled big plans to energise industry and technology across Madhya Pradesh. He announced new industrial belts in metro cities and IT parks inside engineering colleges. Incentives include ₹6000 for female employees and ₹5000 for male employees. A research centre inspired by ISRO and a new science city in Ujjain are also on the cards. The move aims to create jobs attract investment and strengthen the state’s tech and manufacturing backbone. Cleanliness rank vs reality in Jabalpur Jabalpur has bagged 5th place in a national cleanliness survey but residents say the award doesn’t match reality. In areas like Yadav Colony and Gokulpur garbage piles are mounting and even municipal trucks are reportedly dumping waste there. Locals say the situation is causing major health concerns and demand urgent intervention. Despite the national recognition civic bodies are under fire for poor on-ground sanitation. The gap between paper rankings and street-level reality is now drawing strong public criticism. Key officers shuffled in Khandwa rejig Big changes are underway in Khandwa’s administration. Joint Collectors Shobharam Solanki and Anshu Jawla have been transferred to Dewas. ADM Arvind Kumar Chauhan will now head NHDC in Khandwa as Managing Director. Ankit Panwar has been removed from the municipal corporation. This reshuffle is part of a wider bureaucratic shake-up. No official explanation has been given for the transfers but the shift reshapes the district’s core leadership team and could impact ongoing development projects. School bus crash in Narmadapuram 5 injured Five students were injured in a school bus crash near Rohna village in Narmadapuram this morning. The bus from Maharana Pratap Higher Secondary School swerved to avoid a car and rammed into a tree and power pole. Villagers nearby rushed to help rescue the children. Injuries include fractures and bruises. All victims are being treated at a local hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the driver’s actions and the vehicles condition. Safety concerns are once again in the spotlight. Government Land Approved for BJP Offices in New Districts The Mohan Cabinet has approved land for building BJP offices in newly formed districts Mauganj and Pandhurna. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held at the Assembly premises on Tuesday. In addition 5 acres of land will be given in Ranjhi Tehsil Jabalpur for a 100-bed Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital. The cabinet also approved a government guarantee for a 600 MW power generation and storage project in Morena. The meeting discussed seven police personnel cases and pension issues approving them as per proposals. MP sees uneven monsoon pattern Monsoon is hitting Madhya Pradesh unevenly. Eastern districts are soaked while western regions like Indore are still waiting for consistent rain. The state has recorded 47% more rainfall than usual so far this season. A heavy rain alert is active for Gwalior and Morena today. Meteorologists predict the next strong spell will arrive in the second week of August. Farmers in drier zones are hoping relief comes soon as crop planning hangs in the balance.
