अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
09-Jan-2026
Priests Protest at Baglamukhi Temple Tension arose at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalchheda Agar Malwa on Thursday after temple priests stopped havan and ritual activities. The priests sat on a protest and accused Susner SDM Sarvesh Yadav of imposing new rules without prior notice or discussion. They said around 200 pandits have been performing havan and puja in the temple for nearly 25 years. Suddenly removing them and starting a temporary receipt system has badly affected their income. Priests also alleged rude behavior threats and use of insulting words. They demanded the immediate removal of the SDM and restoration of the old system. Congress Attacks BJP Over Indore Water Deaths Congress leader and media department head Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the BJP government over 18 deaths caused by polluted drinking water in Indore. Speaking at a press conference in Bhopal Khera said Madhya Pradesh has been ruled by BJP for many years. During this period Indore was ranked India’s cleanest city nearly eight times. Now people are dying after drinking dirty water in the same city. He said this incident exposes the failure of governance and the gap between government claims and reality. Khera demanded accountability and action against those responsible for the tragedy. Air Ambulance Delayed Due to Power Lines in Dindori An air ambulance carrying 21-year-old Kirti Chandel had to circle in the sky for about 15 minutes in Dindori. Kirti is suffering from a spinal tumor and was being shifted to AIIMS Bhopal for treatment. The helicopter could not land because electric wires were present near the helipad. The pilot informed the local administration about the danger. Officials quickly removed the wires after which the air ambulance landed safely. The patient was airlifted from the district hospital to Bhopal without further delay. The incident raised concerns over poor emergency preparedness at helipads. MP Handloom and Silk May Get Global Market Madhya Pradesh’s handloom silk and traditional textiles may soon get wider national and international exposure. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said this at the National Textile Ministers’ Conference held in Guwahati. He stated that the state government considers the textile sector an important source of employment and industrial development. To promote this sector he proposed holding the next national textile conference in Ujjain. This would help showcase MP’s textile heritage and attract investors from India and abroad. The initiative is expected to support artisans and strengthen the state’s textile economy. Bomb Threat to Rewa District Court A bomb threat was sent to the new district court building in Rewa on Thursday creating panic. The threatening email was received by the District and Sessions Judge and immediately forwarded to the police. Bomb squad and police teams rushed to the court premises. Security was tightened lawyers’ chambers were vacated and staff and visitors were evacuated from the building. A thorough search operation was conducted across the court complex. No explosive material was found during the search. Police are now investigating the source of the email and have maintained high alert in the area. CM Mohan Yadav to Inaugurate Projects in Sidhi Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will visit Sidhi on Friday after his tour was canceled three times earlier. During the visit he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several development projects in the district. These projects are aimed at improving infrastructure and public facilities. Earlier the Chief Minister had visited Sidhi’s Gopadbanas area for programs related to the Ladli Behna Yojana and other welfare schemes. The district administration has completed preparations for the visit. Security arrangements have also been strengthened ahead of the Chief Minister’s scheduled programs. High Court Orders Full Salary for Probation Staff The Jabalpur High Court has given major relief to government employees in Madhya Pradesh. The court ruled that salary cuts during the probation period are illegal. It directed the state government to return the deducted salary along with arrears. The court also cancelled the General Administration Department circular dated December 12 2019. The bench observed that when employees are taking full workload and responsibility there is no justification for paying reduced wages. This decision is expected to benefit a large number of government employees working across different departments in the state. Gas Pipeline Leak Triggers Panic in Bhopal A gas pipeline leak was reported in Bhopal’s Shahpura area on Thursday afternoon causing panic among residents. Fire brigade and police teams immediately reached the spot and closed the road to avoid any mishap. Officials from Think Gas company also arrived and began repair work without delay. The gas supply was shut down in the area preventing a major accident. The leak occurred near Shahpura police station during digging work by labourers. It is believed that the underground pipeline was damaged during excavation. No injuries were reported in the incident. Meat-Laden Truck Seized Near PHQ Bhopal A truck loaded with meat was stopped near the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on Wednesday night. Hindu organisations alleged that the meat was beef and raised slogans at the spot. As the situation became tense the municipal corporation sealed a slaughterhouse as a precautionary measure. Protesters claimed the meat was being transported via Hyderabad and Mumbai for export abroad. Police have launched an investigation to verify the type of meat and check related documents. Authorities said the situation is under control and further action will be taken based on the investigation report. Cold Wave and Dense Fog Grip Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh continues to face severe cold and dense fog across many districts. Khajuraho recorded the lowest temperature at 3.2 degrees Celsius. In Sehore Chhindwara and Morena dew turned into ice due to extreme cold conditions. Because of the cold wave schools in Indore up to Class 8 will start at 9:30 am. Dense fog has affected rail services with several trains on Delhi–Bhopal–Indore and Ujjain routes running late. According to the weather department cold conditions are likely to intensify further in January.
