राज्य
22-Sep-2025
Mayor inspects MY Hospital after rat bites newborns Indore’s MY Hospital is under fire after a shocking incident where newborn babies were bitten by rats. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav made a surprise inspection checking cleanliness and warning staff to stay alert. He promised weekly inspections and said hygiene experts would train hospital staff. The incident sparked public outrage especially since Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had launched the “Seva Pakwada” campaign from this hospital just days earlier. The mayor said he wanted to see the real impact on ground and ensure such lapses never happen again. Hospital administration has been asked to submit regular cleanliness reports going forward. CM hits Bhopal market to promote GST cuts Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hit the streets of Bhopal’s Chowk Bazaar to promote GST rate cuts. As part of a public awareness drive he met traders answered queries and distributed GST resolution copies. In a symbolic gesture he purchased a khadi kurta-pyjama from a local store in Lakherepura. Bhopal MP Alok Sharma accompanied him. Traders welcomed the CM’s direct engagement calling it a boost to business sentiment. The campaign aims to ensure benefits of reduced GST rates reach consumers while encouraging transparency in trade. Officials say more such market visits will continue in the coming days. Poster warning against ‘jihadis’ sparks Garba row in Bhopal Navratri celebrations in Bhopal turned tense after a controversial poster appeared outside a Garba pandal in Awadhpuri. The poster read “Jihadis not allowed” and threatened “ghar wapsi” for violators alongside images of shoes and sticks. Videos of slogan-shouting youths also went viral further inflaming the issue. The poster triggered mixed reactions — some supported it others condemned it. Police have increased surveillance around pandals to prevent unrest. The administration has appealed for calm during the festive season. No official complaint has been filed yet but authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation. Fake currency gang busted in Indore two students held A fake currency racket was busted in Indore where four people — including two students — were arrested for printing counterfeit notes. Police said the gang used a regular colour printer in Khandwa to produce ₹500 notes after learning the method from YouTube. They seized fake notes worth ₹56000 and a printing machine. The accused sold ₹10000 fake notes for just ₹3000 in real money. Two gang members were linked to a local bhajan group. Police have launched a wider investigation and warned citizens to be cautious of rising counterfeit currency in markets ahead of the festive season. Massive turnout at Ujjain’s Harsiddhi temple for Navratri Ujjain’s historic Harsiddhi temple saw over one lakh devotees on the first day of Navratri. The 10-day celebration a rare occurrence drew huge crowds seeking blessings from the goddess. The 2000-year-old temple is deeply linked to Emperor Vikramaditya and poet Kalidas. During Navratri entry to the sanctum is restricted but the silver mask of the goddess is displayed for public darshan. Tantric rituals are also conducted at night. Authorities have deployed extra security and crowd control measures. Devotees described the atmosphere as both spiritual and electric marking a powerful start to the festival. Sehore readies 71-foot Ravan for Dussehra celebration Preparations for Dussehra are in full swing in Sehore where a 71-foot tall effigy of Ravan has been built. The structure is waterproofed to withstand unexpected rain. Land worship rituals were held at Bal Vihar ground attended by social leader Harish Agrawal and municipal chairman Ashish Gehlot. A Ram Baraat procession will pass through city streets before the grand Ravan Dahan event. Organizers promise a special 3-hour fireworks show sourced from Mumbai. Locals are excited for the colorful celebration which also includes the enactment of Ram-Ravan’s final battle on stage. Police have been briefed for crowd control. 46 cattle rescued from illegal truck in Ashoknagar 8 dead A late-night raid by forest officials in Ashoknagar’s Isagarh area rescued 46 cattle from an illegal transport truck. The truck was abandoned near Nasiher Ghat after the driver fled. Cattle were found tied tightly in metal partitions leading to suffocation. Sadly 8 to 10 animals died and several others were badly injured. The surviving cattle were moved to Shankarpur gaushala for treatment. Police have launched a manhunt for the absconding driver. Officials say this case reflects growing concerns over illegal cattle smuggling in the region and have promised strict action under animal cruelty and transport laws. ADM pulls up officers over illegal mining delays Bhopal ADM Ankur Meshram slammed revenue officials during a TL meeting at the Collectorate for failing to act on illegal mining cases. He said the collector was forced to appear in High Court due to poor coordination and late replies from SDMs and tehsildars. The ADM directed the mining department to work closely with police and revenue officials to prepare airtight cases. He also set strict deadlines for pending files and warned of disciplinary action in contempt-related matters. The administration has come under pressure to show results as public complaints over illegal mining continue to rise. Warm Evening Clearer Skies Ahead in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh will see a warm and slightly humid evening today with temperatures near 29°C. Skies will stay partly cloudy but no major rain is expected. Comfortable Night Mild Breeze. By night the weather will turn pleasant. The minimum temperature will drop to about 23-24°C. A mild breeze will bring some comfort though humidity may linger in low-lying areas. Sunny Morning Hot Noon Tomorrow Tomorrow morning will start with sunshine and partly cloudy skies. By noon heat will rise quickly pushing temperatures up to 33-34°C. People are advised to wear light clothes drink water often and avoid direct sun for long periods.
