Madhya Pradesh

Shajapur: Despite adequate fertilizer stocks being available, farmers in Shajapur staged a protest on Monday morning, blocking roads and creating chaos at the local distribution center. The farmers also clashed with the staff at the distribution center on Bercha Road, even throwing stones at the shutters. A large police contingent was deployed to manage the situation. Although authorities intervened, the farmers continued expressing their frustration over the unavailability of fertilizer. Farmers’ Grievance:Farmers have raised questions over why they are unable to access fertilizer despite sufficient stock in the district. They also criticized the token-based distribution system implemented as a pilot project, claiming it has caused them repeated inconvenience, forcing them to make m...

Rajgarh: In a strong display of administrative action, Madhya Pradesh State Minister Narayan Singh Panwar caught illegal mining operations red-handed along the banks of the Parvati River during a routine field visit. The sudden arrival of the minister created panic among the mining mafia. Two JCB machines involved in unauthorized excavation were immediately seized, and strict action was ordered against the perpetrators. Minister Panwar, who oversees the Fisheries and Fish Welfare Department, was traveling through Semlapar village in Rajgarh district when he spotted the ongoing illegal mining activities. Accompanied by his team, he quickly intervened, taking control of the JCB machines and informing Rajgarh Collector Girish Kumar Mishra and SP Amit Kumar Tolani to ensure prompt administr...

A shocking incident of open corruption surfaced in Morena when a complainant exposed the alleged bribe rates of municipal staff right in front of the city Mayor. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, raising serious questions about the functioning of the municipal office. Bribe Demand Exposed Live Before the Mayor Complainant Suraj Kumar submitted a written complaint to Mayor Sharda Solanki, alleging that employees of the Morena Municipal Corporation were openly demanding bribes for issuing building permissions. To prove his claims, Suraj placed his phone on speaker mode and called the concerned staff members in front of the Mayor. During the conversation, the employees could allegedly be heard demanding amounts ranging between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 for proces...

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh: The police in Khargone have arrested two individuals attempting to commit fraud using a fake WhatsApp profile of District Collector Bhavya Mittal. The incident came to light during the Diwali festival, and police investigations are ongoing. Police Action and Investigation District Superintendent of Police, Ravindra Verma, stated that the case was registered and investigated with assistance from the cyber cell. Using information shared in the fraudulent messages, authorities traced the perpetrators to a bank account involved in the scam. During the investigation, police found that cash had been withdrawn from an ATM in Rewa. Bank officials, along with CCTV footage, helped identify the individuals involved in the withdrawal. Details of the Arrest...

Ujjain (MP):A shocking case of religious extremism has surfaced in Ujjain after the Chairman and Director of the Waqf Board received explicit beheading threats on social media. Their only “offence” was welcoming the RSS Path Sanchalan during the organisation’s Foundation Day event — a gesture aimed at promoting social harmony. The Mahakal police have registered a case against two youths and begun an intensive investigation. The Controversy: RSS Parade Welcome Sparks Online Hate On 5 October, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised its Path Sanchalan in Ujjain to mark its Foundation Day.From the stage, Waqf Board Chairman Sanwar Patel and Director Faizan Khan welcomed the procession.Photos and videos of the event went viral — and soon triggered anger among some individu...

Shivpuri: Acting on the directions of the Gwalior High Court, the district administration had sealed several peanut-processing mills in Bhaunti during May–June 2025 for spreading pollution in the region. However, the mill owners challenged the action in the High Court, where they received partial relief. The Court ruled that mills may operate only if they install filters and all necessary pollution-control equipment, ensuring that no dust or pollutants escape into the surrounding areas. The Court categorically stated that mills failing to comply would not receive the benefit of this order. Mills Operating Without Filters in the Name of Court Order Despite these clear instructions, several mill operators in Bhaunti have resumed operations without installing filters or mandatory equ...

Bhopal: While issues like OBC reservation and reservation in promotions continue to linger in court for years, the wheels seem to turn swiftly when it comes to lawmakers’ own benefits. In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh government is moving ahead with a proposal to increase the salaries, allowances, and pensions of sitting and former MLAs. A meeting of the committee formed for this purpose was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Deora. The committee has completed the draft proposal, which is likely to be approved in its next meeting. Proposal for Salary and Allowance Hike Finalized According to officials, the committee has prepared a detailed proposal that covers salary revision, allowances, and pension benefi...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: In a significant verdict on cheque bounce and fraud, the First Class Judicial Magistrate, Pratyaksha Kulesh, has sentenced a man to one year rigorous imprisonment and fined him ₹12.14 lakh for taking a loan of ₹10 lakh, issuing cheques, and then closing his bank account to avoid repayment. Case Background The accused, Prateek Khandelwal, a resident of Sadar Bazaar, Shivpuri, borrowed ₹10 lakh from Manish Agrawal on 19 August 2022 to meet personal and business expenses. As repayment, Prateek issued four cheques of ₹2 lakh, ₹3 lakh, ₹3 lakh, and ₹2 lakh. However, when Manish Agrawal deposited these cheques in his bank, they were returned unpaid due to the closure of the accused’s bank account. Despite sending legal notices through his advocate, Gajendra Sin...

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking incident, an elderly woman in Indore was defrauded of ₹50,000 by a scammer who claimed to be an employee of a film production house and promised her a role as Sonakshi Sinha’s mother in the upcoming film ‘Dhaakad 2’. The case has been registered with the Crime Branch, which has launched an investigation. How the Scam Unfolded The victim received a WhatsApp call on Wednesday from an individual claiming to represent Dharma Productions, Mumbai. During the conversation, the scammer persuaded her that the role of Sonakshi Sinha’s mother perfectly suited her. Trusting the caller, the woman shared an acting video as requested. Subsequently, the fraudster demanded money under various pretexts, including security fees, costume charges, and registration...