राज्य
28-Aug-2025
Dalit woman stopped from using handpump in Neemuch In a shocking case of caste discrimination a Dalit woman was stopped from drawing water at a government handpump in Neemuch district’s Piplia Rundi village. Locals reportedly threw away her utensils and blocked her path saying she was from a lower caste and not allowed to use the handpump. When she protested she was allegedly beaten. Police have registered a case against the accused. Villagers are demanding strict action. This incident has once again highlighted the deep-rooted caste bias in rural Madhya Pradesh. All-party support for 27% OBC quota but credit war erupts Political unity on 27% reservation for OBCs has now turned into a blame game in Madhya Pradesh. While Congress claims it fought hard for the quota BJP says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had already committed to it. On Thursday the CM held a meeting at his residence noting that 14% of the quota is already implemented with 13% pending court approval. All parties urged the Supreme Court to decide quickly so eligible students don’t miss age limits. Behind the scenes both parties are racing to claim credit ahead of upcoming elections. Collector halts sand mafia BJP MLA lashes out A major political row has erupted in Bhind after BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwah allegedly misbehaved with Collector Sanjeev Srivastava. The flashpoint? A crackdown on illegal sand mining. Congress leader Rakesh Singh Chaturvedi claims the collector stopped a sand theft operation angering the MLA. While BJP cites fertilizer shortages the opposition alleges ruling leaders are shielding mafias. The issue has now reached state leadership with rising calls for strict action and greater protection for officials cracking down on illegal mining. Teej remark leads to police case Tensions flared in Jabalpur after Congress leader Shaban Mansuri made a controversial remark targeting BJP’s GS Thakur. In a heated exchange Mansuri said “Your mother and sister drink liquor on Teej.” The BJP filed a police complaint calling it an insult to women and an attack on religious sentiment. Police have registered a case under BNS Sections 196 and 197. The verbal crossfire follows earlier provocative comments by Congress chief Jitu Patwari. As both parties escalate their rhetoric the election-season atmosphere is growing more toxic. IAS promotions may stall over missing property details IAS officers in Madhya Pradesh could face stalled promotions starting next year if they fail to submit full property disclosures. The Department of Personnel and Training has issued strict guidelines—any officer who doesn’t declare movable and immovable assets by January 31 will not be considered for promotion. The General Administration Department has sent out notices. The move is aimed at improving transparency and accountability among top officials. It’s also part of wider efforts to clean up governance and restore public trust in bureaucracy. Indore pub owner’s death sparks questions Indore pub owner Bhupendra Raghuvanshi was laid to rest on Thursday in an emotional farewell. His 10-year-old son lit the funeral pyre as his daughter returned home for the final rites. Bhupendra’s sudden death has shocked Indore’s business and social circles. A birthday party video from a farmhouse went viral soon after raising suspicions. Police have questioned three of his friends. The family has demanded a fair probe into the incident. Investigators say more details will be revealed after forensics and interrogation are complete. Cylinder blast injures three in Indore A powerful gas cylinder blast rocked Indore’s Dwarkapuri area on Thursday afternoon. The explosion took place inside Deepak Traders shop on 60 Feet Road injuring three people and damaging nearby shops. The force of the blast tore apart the signboard and hurled goods across the street. Locals rushed to rescue the injured who were taken to hospital. Police and fire services reached the site and launched a probe. Officials are yet to confirm whether the cylinder was faulty or mishandled. Landslide near Vaishno Devi kills two from MP A tragic landslide near Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu claimed the lives of two villagers from Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh. Three others were injured while two missing persons were found safe after a 40-hour rescue operation. The incident has brought deep grief to their hometown where mourning families are demanding better safety measures. Local leaders are urging authorities to upgrade infrastructure and install early-warning systems on the popular pilgrimage route which draws thousands of devotees every day. Heavy rain hits MP brings hope and chaos Heavy rain returned to Madhya Pradesh on Thursday bringing relief to farmers but trouble for city residents. Bhopal saw dark clouds after noon followed by intense showers and thunder. Several low-lying areas were flooded within minutes triggering traffic jams and power outages. The weather department has issued alerts for multiple districts. Farmers are hopeful this rainfall will boost crop yields after weeks of uncertainty. However urban areas continue to face poor drainage and infrastructure challenges during the monsoon.
