क्षेत्रीय
09-Nov-2026
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has released Rs 65.66 crore for the care and feeding of cattle in Madhya Pradesh. The announcement was made during a state-level cow worship and cattle farmers felicitation programme in Bhopal on Govardhan Puja. The money will support more than 5.51 lakh cattle living in over 3000 registered cowsheds across the state. The Chief Minister also honoured 466 cattle farmers and distributed awards worth Rs 2.95 crore. He said the government aims to make Madhya Pradesh the countrys milk capital within two years. Daily milk collection is expected to increase from 12 lakh to 52 lakh kilograms. The government has also decided to double financial support per cow from Rs 20 to Rs 40. ------- Frequent Transfers Affect Work Efficiency Says Kuno Field Director Kuno National Park Field Director and IFS officer Uttam Kumar Sharma has raised questions about the governments transfer policy. In a two-page statement shared on social media Sharma said frequent transfers affect the working efficiency of officers. He stressed that officers need longer postings to bring meaningful administrative improvements. Sharma has been posted at Kuno National Park for the last four years. This is his third social media post following the recent incident of a cheetah being hunted in Morena. His remarks have also drawn a response from wildlife activist Ajay Dubey. The statement has brought attention to the issue of frequent transfers in government departments and their impact on important projects especially wildlife conservation. ------- Car Vandalised After Horn Dispute in Gwalior Attackers Escape A young man was attacked by a group of men following a horn-related dispute in Gwalior on Diwali night. The incident took place near Chetakpuri Gate under the Jhansi Road police station area. According to the complaint the accused became angry when Sanket Dubey asked for a side using his car horn. They stopped his vehicle and attacked it with sticks. The attackers broke all the window glasses side mirrors and headlights of the car. They also threatened him saying that honking at their vehicle could put his life at risk. After the attack the accused escaped from the spot. Police have registered a case and started an investigation. ------- Fire Incidents on Diwali Night Claim 13 Lives in Three MP Cities Diwali night turned tragic for three families in Madhya Pradesh as major fire incidents claimed 13 lives in three cities. Twelve people lost their lives in house fires in Barhi in Katni district and Chhapara in Seoni district. Six members of one family were among the victims in Barhi while six people lost their lives in Seoni. In Ujjain a 107-year-old elderly man also lost his life in a fire incident. Women men and children were among those affected. A short circuit is suspected to be the reason behind the house fires although the investigation is still underway. The state government has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives. ------- Air Pollution Worsens After Diwali AQI Crosses 400 in Bhopal and Ujjain Air pollution has increased sharply in major cities of Madhya Pradesh following Diwali celebrations and heavy firecracker use. On Monday the Air Quality Index or AQI reached 401 in Bhopal and 410 in Ujjain. Both cities recorded pollution levels in the severe category. The situation was also very poor in Gwalior. AQI levels reached 363 in Deendayal Nagar 337 in Maharaj Bada and 329 in City Centre. In Bhopals TT Nagar area the AQI more than doubled within five hours reaching 314. The rise in pollution has raised concerns about public health. People especially children and elderly citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities when air quality is poor.
