राज्य
06-Oct-2025
Oppn claims smart meters are ‘Pak spies’ Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar launched a major attack on the smart power meter project in Madhya Pradesh alleging links between meter companies and Pakistani officials. He presented photographs showing company executives with Pakistani government representatives and warned that data of more than one crore citizens including banking details could be at risk. Singhar said foreign powers might exploit this information for surveillance. The company installing smart meters Alfanar is headquartered in Saudi Arabia. His remarks have sparked a political row with demands for an immediate security review and greater scrutiny of foreign involvement in power infrastructure. 16 children dead CM removes top drug officials The death toll from the poisonous cough syrup Coldrif rose to 16 in Chhindwara and Betul. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Parasia and met bereaved families including that of a boy named Adnan. Following the visit he dismissed State Drug Controller Dinesh Maurya and suspended three Drug Department officials for negligence. Families demanded strict action against manufacturers and distributors. Health authorities sealed remaining stock and launched an investigation into how the syrup passed quality checks. Officials say efforts are underway to ensure such incidents do not recur. Public outrage over regulatory failures continues to grow statewide. Shivraj faces protest crowd hands him a rose Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was stopped by Congress leaders in Bilkisganj Sehore during his visit. Protesters surrounded his convoy raising slogans over pending compensation and crop insurance grievances. They handed him a memorandum and a rose as a symbolic gesture. Shivraj responded with a light-hearted remark calling himself “everyone’s mama” and assuring them he would listen. The comment eased tensions and the protest ended peacefully. Police maintained tight security to prevent escalation. Political observers say the incident reflects growing farmer frustration over relief delays and the government’s handling of agricultural policies ahead of the harvest season. Driver slaps farmer triggers protest in Narmadapuram Tension flared at a grain market in Narmadapuram after a tehsildar’s driver slapped a farmer during a dispute. Around 3000 farmers had gathered for urea token distribution when the driver accidentally hit one of them while reversing. After being asked to drive carefully he slapped the farmer sparking anger among the crowd. Demonstrators demanded immediate action. The tehsildar later apologized and assured disciplinary steps. Police increased security at the market to prevent further unrest. Farmers’ groups have called for better crowd management and accountability from officials during fertilizer distribution drives citing repeated incidents of mismanagement in recent weeks. BJP leader threatens woman in rape case A BJP leader in Gwalior has been booked after a video showed him threatening to strip and parade a woman who accused him of rape under a false marriage promise. The accused Muktesh Jain is now absconding. Police registered a case under serious charges following the woman’s complaint on September 16 and launched a search operation. Activists have demanded his immediate arrest and called for stronger action against political figures accused of sexual violence. The case has reignited debate on women’s safety and accountability in public life. Authorities say further legal steps will be taken once the accused is caught. Thousands protest in Bhopal over smart meters A massive protest erupted in Bhopal against smart electricity meters with people from across Madhya Pradesh gathering at Shahjahani Park. Led by the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Consumer Association the rally demanded 200 units of free electricity lower tariffs and ten other key reforms. Protesters accused authorities of ignoring consumer concerns and threatened larger demonstrations if demands were not met. Police deployed additional forces to manage the crowd. The government has yet to respond officially. Analysts say power billing and meter policies could become a major election issue as public anger over rising costs continues to mount statewide. Car with cow meat seized in Bhopal Police in Bhopal’s Parvalia Sadak area seized a vehicle filled with cow meat after Bajrang Dal activists intercepted it based on a tip-off. The driver fled the scene abandoning the car. An FIR has been registered against an unidentified accused and a search is underway. Cow slaughter and transportation remain sensitive issues in Madhya Pradesh with strict penalties under state law. Authorities are investigating the source and intended destination of the meat. The seizure has sparked renewed calls for tighter surveillance and stricter enforcement of animal protection laws especially during the festive season when tensions are often heightened. Dhirendra Shastri vows to avoid Bengal under Mamata rule Bageshwar Dham priest Pandit Dhirendra Shastri has declared he will not visit West Bengal as long as Mamata Banerjee remains Chief Minister. He claimed that his team’s permission to hold events was cancelled by the state government. Shastri said he would return only “after Didi is gone and Dada comes” a remark seen as politically loaded. The statement has triggered sharp reactions from Trinamool Congress leaders who accused him of mixing religion with politics. Supporters defended Shastri’s comments saying they reflect public frustration. Analysts say the controversy may deepen political divides ahead of the next state election. Alliance Air to cut Indore-Delhi flights from Oct 28 Alliance Air will scale back its Indore-Delhi route operating only three flights a week starting October 28. The airline has stopped bookings and removed the service from its website for the winter schedule beginning October 26. No official reason has been given for the reduction but industry sources cite low passenger load and route restructuring. Frequent flyers expressed concern over limited options especially for business travel. Aviation experts say the cutback could affect connectivity between Madhya Pradesh and the national capital. Passengers are being advised to plan ahead or explore alternative carriers offering daily services on the route. Cloudy Night Clear Morning Ahead in Madhya Pradesh The weather in Madhya Pradesh will remain mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures around 27°C. As the night goes on the sky will slowly clear becoming partly cloudy and then mostly clear by midnight. The temperature will drop to around 23°C later in the night. By early morning the weather will be pleasant with clear skies and temperatures between 21°C and 22°C. No heavy rain is expected and the breeze will remain light. People can enjoy a comfortable night and a cool fresh start to the morning.
