Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur | September 24, 2026 A sudden double tragedy in Barkheda village under Sihora police station limits in Jabalpur has raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-year-old girl. The girl's father, identified as 44-year-old Basant Kol, had died after reportedly being bitten by a snake while sleeping. Soon afterward, his teenage daughter also fell seriously ill and died while being taken for medical treatment. While the family was preparing to perform the girl's last rites, police reached the cremation ground and stopped the cremation. Suspecting that the teenager's death could also have been linked to a snakebite, investigators recovered the body and sent it for postmortem examination. Father Dies During Treatment According to Sihora police sta...

Bhopal/Dewas | September 24, 2026 Women who have so far been unable to benefit from Madhya Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana may get another opportunity to apply. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has indicated that names of eligible women who were left out could be added to the scheme next year, in 2027. The indication was given during a programme in Punjapura, Dewas. However, the government has not yet announced an official date for reopening registrations. Therefore, any specific date being circulated for fresh applications should not be treated as confirmed unless it is issued through the official scheme portal. What Did CM Mohan Yadav Say? Addressing the gathering in Dewas, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that women who are currently eligible but have not been receiving b...

Indore | September 24, 2026 A nine-day protest against unauthorised banners, posters and hoardings in Indore came to an end on Thursday after activist Prahlad Pandey received a written assurance from the municipal corporation and district administration. Pandey had been on a hunger strike at Regal Square, demanding action against hoardings and other promotional structures allegedly installed in violation of municipal rules. Following the administration's assurance, he called off his fast. Officials and supporters present at the site helped him break the fast with coconut water. Written Commitment from the Administration Pandey said senior municipal officials met him on Wednesday night and briefed him about the action already taken against unauthorised hoardings. Photographs and...

Industrialist, educationist and social leader remembered for his contribution to soybean processing, education and institution-building Indore, September 23. (SDNA) — Padma Shri Dr. Nemanath Jain, veteran industrialist, educationist, philanthropist and founder-chairman of the Prestige Group, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 95. He breathed his last at his residence in Prestige Vihar, Scheme No. 74, Indore. News of his death was followed by condolences from people associated with the industrial, educational, agricultural, soybean and social sectors. Dr. Jain was regarded as one of the prominent figures who contributed to the development of agro-based industries and higher education in the region. His last rites were performed at Sayaji Mukti Dham in Indore. His eldest son, D...

Depot for 50 electric buses in Kasturba Nagar could give public transport a new foundation, but operations, charging and passenger accessibility will be the real test Bhopal, September 21: (SDNA)Amid growing traffic, pollution and public transport challenges in cities, electric buses are emerging as an important option for the future of urban mobility. The foundation stone laying for a depot and charging point with a capacity for 50 electric buses at Kasturba Nagar in Bhopal under the PM e-Bus Scheme can be seen as a significant step in this direction. The project, estimated to cost more than Rs 8.5 crore, includes civil works worth over Rs 7 crore and electrical works of around Rs 1.60 crore. The objective of the project is not merely to replace diesel buses with electric buses. It ...

From Vadnagar to Varanasi, the outreach campaign combines youth participation and social activities, while its broader political significance remains a subject of discussion Indore, September 22. (SDNA)Politics is not confined to election rallies, speeches and campaign platforms. Political messages are often communicated through social initiatives, public outreach programmes and symbolic journeys. The Seva Sankalp Yatra, which began from Vadnagar in Gujarat, represents one such effort to combine social engagement with a wider message of service, commitment and good governance. The initiative, linked to the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life, has a significant youth component, with participants below the age of 35 taking part in the journey. Activitie...

IT Parks and Engineering Campuses to Provide New Employment Opportunities Alongside Education Indore, September 20, 2026: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the state government is taking several innovative steps to make employment opportunities more accessible to the youth. He said the government is working towards creating a system under which IT parks and engineering campuses in Indore, Ujjain and other parts of the state will provide young people with new employment opportunities alongside their education. Dr. Yadav said the state government is developing an Indore-Bhopal Metropolitan City Area, which is expected to support overall development, technological advancement and innovation while creating new employment opportunities for young people. He said the g...

Ujjain: A literary and poetic gathering organized by Ghazalanjali was held in Ujjain, featuring poems, ghazals, songs and a heartfelt story presented by eminent poets and writers. The programme began with Ashok Raktale’s Kundaliya verses: “Ud-ud aayi phool par, nanhi titli ek,Do pankhon ko kholkar, bhar ke rang anek...” Dilip Jain then carried the gathering forward with a poem describing the distinctive features of the Hindi months, including the changing seasons and weather. The poetry session was presided over by Dr. Shri Krishna Joshi. On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, Avadhesh Verma Neer presented his poem highlighting Narendra Modi’s journey as Prime Minister and the aspirations associated with his leadership. Satyanarayan Satyendra presented...