Jabalpur

Agriculture officials inspect wheat crop grown by farmer Shivbalak Patel

 Staff Reporter  The agriculture officials on Friday inspected the wheat crop of DBW-303 variety being grown by farmer Shivbalak Patel at village Gandhigram under development block Sihora. During this, Assistant Director, Ravi Amravanshi, Kirti..

SP inspects General Parade at Police Lines Parade Ground

  Staff Reporter  Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay (IPS) conducted an inspection of General Parade at Police Lines Parade Ground, on Friday. During the General Parade, Additional SP (City) Anand Kaladgi (IPS), Additional SP (Zone-2)..

International Forest Day celebrated at TFRI

 Staff Reporter International Forest  Day was celebrated at Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur on Friday. On this occasion, two documentaries were presented on the topics “Wild Life and Tribals” and “Additional Inco..

OBC reservation: HC directs to keep 13 pc posts vacant

  Legal Correspondent Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain’s double bench has given important instructions to the State Government in the case related to Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation that 13 per cent pos..

Opposition corners Government

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla Hitting out at Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, Opposition members sharpened their voice over deteriorating law and order situation in the State. Since Chief Minister himself holds the charge of..

City witnesses unseasonal rain, hailstorm, strong winds

 Staff Reporter  The weather in the entire State, including Jabalpur has undergone a major change due to the activation of three weather systems. Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and strong winds are being experienced despite summer conditions. On Th..

After providing SLRs to six State Police... Central Ordnance Depot hands over 10,000 SLR rifles to Bihar Police

  Staff Reporter  Central Ordnance Depot (COD), Jabalpur, is a very important military logistical establishment which comes under the aegis of Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area. This Ordnance Depot fulfills the needs of the Indian Armed Force..

Degrading, disappearing water resources pose a serious threat to city’s FUTURE

 By Ashish Rajput  Amidst the development spree, Jabalpur is lagging behind in preservation of its natural water resources. The city requires special emphasis on the optimal utilisation and protection of its abundant water resources. This is cru..

MP Dubey expresses gratitude to Minister Nitin Gadkari, urges speedy completion of flyovers

Member of Parliament (MP) Ashish Dubey met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to express gratitude for approval of various road and flyover projects in Jabalpur Parliamentary constituency. During the meeting, Dubey discussed current status of roads and flyovers in Jabalpur and invited Minister Gadkari to inaugurate the flyover from Madan Mahal to Damohnaka. Dubey also raised concerns about progress of other proposed flyover and road projects, requesting Gadkari’s ..

Jabalpur EOW raids rice mill in Seoni

The team of Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jabalpur raided Shakuntala Devi Rice Mill located in Bhurkalkhapa of Seoni. A six-member team, including two DSPs, has started investigation in this mill operated by Ashish Ashu Agarwal, State President of Madhya Pradesh Rice Mill Association. The team is verifying all the documents along with Government paddy and prepared rice...

43-yr-old woman shocked after finiding two fake loans on her name

43-year old Savita Patel, resident of 19 Shivaji Nagar Madhotal, made a written complaint in Madhotal police station of fake loans taken on her name. Her bank account is in SBI branch Karmata Jabalpur. On March 7, 2024, she applied for civil check in SBI branch Civil Line to take a home loan. She was shocked after seeing two fake loans taken on her name. The first loan of Rs. 3 lakh was taken as tractor loan by Vijay Patel of Mahuakheda Patan from AU Bank branch Mahanadda, Madan Mahal Jabalpur. In ..

RPF’s Operation ‘Meri Saheli’ helped 15,599 women passengers in 2025

Railway Protection Force (RPF) runs an Operation ‘Meri Saheli’ awareness campaign to ensure the safety of women passengers. Under this awareness campaign, the women passengers are informed about necessary steps which are to be taken for safe travel experience to women passengers and to keep them safe during crisis. Under ‘Operation Meri Saheli’, RPF, WCR has provided assistance to 15,599 women passengers for safe travel so far in the year 2025 and helped them reach their destination safely. Main objective ..

Unprecedented sight of Holi Milan of Samrasta witnessed in city

Samrasta Seva Sangathan, which has emerged as a youthful organised force that has taken up the task of uniting the society by spreading the colours of harmony, created history on Wednesday. It was probably the first time in the history of Jabalpur when differences between sanyastha-grihastha, rich-poor, women-men, young-old, children-old vanished. The unprecedented sight of the wonderful Holi Milan of Samrasta was seen in the entire city. A huge crowd gathered in the unique harmonious procession that ..

Indore wins 46th Inter-Regional Women’s Power Sports Tournament

Indore team bagged overall championship of 46th Inter-Regional Women’s Power Sports Tournament. The sports competitions were organised under the auspices of Central Sports and Arts Council of MP Power Management Company. The second place was claimed by Singhaji Thermal Power Plant, Khandwa with 12 points while Central Office, Jabalpur finished third with 11 points. Rajeev Gupta, General Secretary of Central Sports and Arts Council, awarded the rolling shield to the winning and runner-up teams and ..

AWWA celebrates achievements of women in special event

Woman’s Day all over the world symbolises contribution of women to the society and our collective gratitude for their immense impact in shaping this world. Keeping the same in view, Army Wives Welfare Association of Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area have planned numerous welfare events to facilitate and uplift women from all walks of life addressing issues such as women rights, female foeticide, gender inequality, domestic violence, sexual harassment. In this series, a successful programme was organised ..

3 girls drown in canal in Katni

On Sunday afternoon, three minor girls who went for taking bath in a canal at Paraswara village, were drowned. One was rescued by villagers, two bodies have been retrieved and search is on for the third girl. The incident occurred at Paraswara village under jurisdiction of Umariapaan police station. All four girls went to Bargi Dam Right Side canal in afternoon for taking bath. They went inside the canal and moved into the spot where the canal was deep due to which they drowned. Villagers jumped into ..

BJP’s Arya slams Cong for using SCs, STs, minorties only as vote banks

An important meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Anusuchit Jati Morcha was held at the party’s divisional office, on Sunday. National President of the Morcha, Lal Singh Arya chaired the meeting. Addressing a huge gathering of party leaders and workers, Arya accused the Congress party of using Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and minorities merely as vote banks. He said that since Narendra Modi's government took power at the center, efforts have been made for the overall development of these ..

Jheel Mahotsav-2025 from March 29

Bargi Dam is all set to witness a grand celebration of adventure sports, cultural performances and scenic night safaris during the upcoming Jheel Mahotsav-2025, scheduled from March 29 to April 13 at Deori Bakai village. The festival, to be organized by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and Jabalpur Archaeological Tourism & Culture Council (JATCC), will feature thrilling water, land, and aerial adventure sports, including sling shot, water parasailing, and surfing. In the evenings, spectacular cultural ..

MAWE celebrates 25th foundation day

The Madhya Pradesh Association of Women Entrepreneurs (MAWE) marked its 25th foundation day with a grand celebration. Rajya Sabha MP Sumitra Balmiki was the chief guest on the occasion, while MP Ashish Dubey and MLA Ashok Rohani were present as special guests. The programme began with a mesmerising Ganesh Vandana dance performance by Madhavi Savarkar. Later, MAWE members from various cities shared their thoughts and experiences during an engaging session. The Voice from the Floor segment added excitement, ..

Devi Ahilyabai Weaver Fair inaugurated

   Business Reporter SANT Ravidas Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation is organising Devi Ahilyabai Weaver Fair from March 7 to 15 at Samdariya Mall Utsav Hall, Civic Center. The fair features around 20 handl..

Cong city unit protests at GhantagharChowk against Minister Patel’s remark

   Staff Reporter ON THE call of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, the city unit of Congress staged a protest at Ghantaghar Chowk, on Saturday, condemning the controversial statement given by State Panchayat and Rural Development Mini..

Prism Johnson Limited celebratesWomen’s Day with enthusiasm

  Staff Reporter PRISM Johnson Limited (Prism Cement) celebrated International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm, on Saturday. All women employees working at the plant were invited and honoured during the event. The celebration commen..

Vidita Mehta wins prestigious‘Women of Substance Award 2025

 Staff Reporter VIDITA Mehta, an educator of repute and resident of Jabalpur has won the prestigious “Women of Substance award 2025” in Excellence in Education category by She Inspire magazine, which is a coveted award to honour wome..

Garha police apprehend three thieves,recover stolen jewellery worth Rs 15L

  Staff Reporter  IN Amajor breakthrough, Garha Police have apprehended three thieves and retrieved stolen jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from them. The arrested have been identified as Avinash Raikwar alias Shashank (28), resident of near Chho..

CM honours women in special event inBhopal, city leaders call it historic step

 Staff Reporter THE State Government organised a grand event in Bhopal to mark International Women’s Day, on Saturday. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav was the chief guest at the event, which was broadcast live across all 16 divisional office..

1,41,189 CASES RESOLVED in first Lok Adalat of the year

Staff Reporter THE first National Lok Adalat of the year was organised across the State following the directions of National Legal Services Authority (NLSA), New Delhi and under the guidance of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, Chief Justice and Patron-in-C..

For Captain Ishita Bhargava, the sky is limitless

l Captain Ishita Bhargava, a trailblazer who has imprinted her name in history as the first pilot in India to receive Electronic Personnel License (EPL) l EPL is a digital version of traditional pilot license, allowing pilots to manage their credentials online through a secure platform l This eliminates the need for physical documentation, making it easier to update and verify licenses instantly. It also reduces bureaucratic delays and ensures greater transparency, which is a huge advantage for ..

Body of one of two boys drowned in pond fished out after overnight search op

body of one of the two boys who had drowned in Sethji’s Pond located in Gopalbag was fished out after overnight search, on Thursday morning. Rescue team is still searching for the second boy’s body. In a shocking incident, two class VIII students of Tamarhai School met with a watery grave at a pond located in Gopalbag on Wednesday. The children were identified as Vaibhav Kori and Pawan Kori. Soon after receiving information, the Kotwali Police team reached the spot and initiated a search for both ..

Students bring laurels by clearing in CA Foundation in first attempt

Students from Jabalpur city brought laurels by achieving success in CA Foundation Exams conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in January 2025. Students, including Aparna Sharma (255), Anushka Soni (224), Zoya Shukla (230), Bhumi Sabarwal, Brahmand Yadav (239) and Krish Kumar Yadav (230), have cleared the prestigious exam in their first attempt, showcasing their dedication and perseverance. Their achievement is a testament to their hard work and guidance from their teachers. ..

Sonkar highlights significant role of women in organisational development

An important meeting of BJP Mahila Morcha was held at the party’s divisional office, on Wednesday. City President Ratnesh Sonkar took introduction from the senior office-bearers of the Morcha and also highlighted the significant role of women in organisational development. Addressing a gathering of women members of the party, Sonkar said women have always played a vital role in building any organisation. In the BJP, whether it is within the organisation or in governance, their participation has been ..

‘Local issues of Cantt Board area farmers to be resolved at local level’

Member of Parliament, Ashish Dubey and MLA Ashok Rohani, on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss and address the issues faced by farmers in the Cantonment Board area under the Cantt Assembly constituency. During the meeting, they listened to the concerns of farmers in detail and assured them that local issues would be resolved at the local level, while central issues would be taken up with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for resolution. Both the MP and the MLA held detailed discussion on key issues including ..

MB Area organises awareness event on World Obesity Day

Under the aegis of Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area, Military Hospital Jabalpur organised an awareness programme to mark ‘World Obesity Day’ on Tuesday. The day is observed to highlight the growing concerns of obesity and its ill effects on health. This year’s theme is ‘Changing Systems: Healthy Living’. The theme indicate the fact that obesity is a complex, multifaceted issue. There is a need to change systems and environments to address obesity. The day was celebrated through by an awareness lecture ..

Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates Union Bank of India’s Mega MSME Outreach Loan Mela

Union Bank of India Jabalpur organized a Mega MSME Outreach Loan Mela at a city hotel. In the above mega MSME outreach Loan Mela various MSME loan, Government Sponsored scheme loans, Women Self Help group loans distributed to the customer. Union Bank of India Executive Director (ED), S Ramasubramanian, General Manager Alok Kumar, Bhopal General Manager B P Das, Jabalpur Deputy General Manager Shalaj Kumar Sinha were present in the event. First Loan Mela was inaugurated by MP Government Panchayat & ..

National Science Day at SAIT, Gaur

St Aloysius’ Institute of Technology (SAIT), Gaur, marked the occasion of National Science Day 2025 on March 3 and 4, 2025, with the theme ‘Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat’. The two-day event brought together students, educators, and experts for a series of insightful talks, competitions, and celebrations aimed at fostering scientific curiosity and innovation. The inaugural day saw an overwhelming 200 registrations, with students of all streams ..

Bhopal toxic waste Trial run for disposal begins

As the Supreme Court on Thursday decided not to interfere with the trial process for burning toxic waste from Bhopal’s abandoned Union Carbide plant, the State Government started the process on Friday. This waste transfer follows a High Court order from January 2 and an earlier directive from December 2024. A total of 337 tons of toxic material was moved from Bhopal to Pithampur...

Narsinghpur Collector visits board exam centres as students answer Hindi paper

The Class 10th board examination started on Thursday and the first question paper of was of Hindi. Collector, Sheetla Patel inspected the examination centers set-up at Government Secondary School, Umaria and then Saraswati Shishu Mandir Narsinghpur. During the inspection, the centre head told that out of 200 candidates in the examination center set-up at Government Secondary School Umaria, a total of 199 students are present and one student is absent. Similarly, out of 310 candidates in the examination ..

Enthusiastic celebrations of National Science Day at various education institutions

  Staff Reporter :   National Science Day was celebrated at different academic institutions on the theme given by the Department of Science and Technology 'Empowering Indian youth for global leadership in science and innovation for develope..

Nation shifting from women development to women-led development: President

“India has a glorious history, where saints and spiritual leaders have guided the society with their teachings and actions. They have fought against social evils, raised awareness against superstition and worked towards eliminating discrimination and untouchability in the society. Saints like Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sant Ravidas, Sant Kabir, Meera Bai and Sant Tukaram inspired people to follow the path of righteousness and social harmony. Their contributions have earned them a revered place in Indian ..

City’s Gautami Bhanot, Shreya Agrawal to represent in 2025 intl competitions

Jewels of city Gautami Bhanot and Shreya Agrawal have been selected to represent Indian squad to participate in international competitions for the year 2025. National Rifle Association of India has released the Indian Squad list for 2025, bringing pride to Sanskardhani (Jabalpur) as two of its daughters, Gautami Bhanot and Shreya Agarwal, have been selected in 10-meter Air Rifle Women’s Category...

Under-construction drainage wall of NCL collapses in Singrauli, one killed

A tragic accident occurred at a construction site of NCL, Amlori project near Mahuwa Mode Navanagar, where an under-construction drainage wall collapsed, burying two laborers under the debris, on Tuesday evening. Among the two trapped workers, one died and one was rescued safely. This mishap took place at the construction site where drain was being built as part of the Amlori Project. The accident happened when two laborers working at the site got trapped under the collapsing soil wall. Authorities ..

East or West, India is the Best

Crossing international boundaries to an unknown land has its share of surprises. I was part of an Indian delegation on an official trip to Texas, USA. The long wait for getting a Visa made the trip more exciting. As the D-Day came closer, I started feeling goose-bumps as this was my first foreign trip. I and my colleague reached Indira Gandhi International Airport well in time to avoid the last-minute rush. All checks and formalities were completed in time and we were even upgraded from economy to ..

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Cancer Hospital at Bageshwar Dham

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, alleged that a section of the leaders ridicule religion and divide people with the support of foreign powers that try to weaken country. “Nowadays, we see some leaders make mockery of religion and make attempts to divide people.” “Often foreign powers, who support these people, also try to weaken the country and religion. People, who hate Hindus, have been living here for centuries. People with mentality of slavery keep attacking our faith, temples, religion ..

JMC removes several encroachments from Tripuri Chowk, surrounding areas

The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation along with the police carried out an anti-encroachment drive at Tripuri Chowk and nearby areas, on Sunday. During the drive the squad removed a number of encroachments, including makeshift shops and sheds, set up in front of the bus stop. The unauthorised temporary structures were creating obstructions for commuters. Senior officials informed that a number of shopkeepers had occupied the bus stop area. The placed paan kisosks, temporary shops and other unauthorised ..

Helicopter rides started at Nohaleshwar Mahotsav

In the ongoing Nohaleshwar Mahotsav at Nohta, helicopter rides has been arranged for the visitors by the Nohleshwar Mela organising committee. Minister of State for Culture, Tourism, Religious Trust Dharmendra Singh Lodhi inaugurated the helicopter ride and said that helicopter ride at this fair has been arranged on concessional rate so that locals get this rare opportunity to take ride in helicopter. He asked the organisers for taking all security precautions during ride. He himself took a ride in ..

Easy ways to reduce electricity bills during Summer

During the summer season, electricity bills often increase due to the use of essential appliances and lack of proper maintenance. As the temperature rises, the usage of air conditioners (AC), coolers, and fans also increases. To prevent a surge in electricity bills, the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Distribution Company has suggested some effective tips. For those using air conditioners, it is recommended to set the AC temperature at 27°C. Lowering the temperature forces the AC compressor to work harder, ..

Over 100 cases of power theftregistered as MPPKVVCL teamsraid Gohalpur, Raddi Chowki areas

  Staff Reporter CRACKINGa whip on power pilferage in Gohalpur and Raddi Chowki areas, total 20 teams of Madhya Pradesh Poorva Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (MPPKVVCL) conducted rigorous search and registered more than 100 cases of power pi..

Daytime temperaturesdip across State

   Staff Reporter THE daytime temperature in entire State including Jabalpur started to drop again from Saturday. Several cities have been experiencing a decline of up to 2 degrees Celsius in temperature. The Weather Department has als..

PM’s visit & Global Investors Summit 2025Madhya Pradesh waiting for high-profile visitPM Modi to lay stone for cancerhospital in Bageshwar Dham today

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla THE State capital Bhopal will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 23 and 24. After visiting Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur District, PM Modi will arrive in State capital on Sunday where he..

City lawyers stage protest against Centre’s proposed amendments in Advocates Act

  Legal Correspondent Jabalpur lawyers on Friday staged a one-day symbolic protest against the amendments proposed by the Central Government in the Advocates Act. The courts looked deserted due to the absence of lawyers. However, despite the ..

DM, Collector issue prohibitory order for maintaining law and order during upcoming festivals

   Staff Reporter District Magistrate and Collector, Deepak Saxena has issued prohibitory order Under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code with the aim of maintaining law and order in the district and preventing violation of f..