Madhya Pradesh

Chhoti Harda, MP – 18 November 2025: In a remarkable gesture against the age-old practice of dowry, groom Amit (Sidhu) and his father returned ₹7 lakh that was sent as dowry, accepting only one rupee and a coconut in its place. Their decision has earned widespread praise across the district and within the Jat community, setting an inspiring example against dowry culture. Refusing Dowry, Upholding Social ValuesThe incident occurred ahead of Amit’s wedding with Jayshree from Bhuvan Khedi, scheduled for 22 November. The bride’s family had sent ₹7 lakh as dowry during the pre-wedding rituals. Amit, who holds a postgraduate degree, consulted his father and together they refused the dowry entirely, emphasizing that their priority was the bride herself, not material gifts. In a symbolic ges...

Guna, MP, 18 November 2025: The aftermath of the Bihar Assembly election has reached Madhya Pradesh in a tragic incident, where a heated political debate escalated into murder. Two men, supporters of the Janata Dal (United), allegedly killed their nephew, a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supporter, following an argument over the Bihar election results. Incident in Guna DistrictAccording to police reports, the victim, Shankar Manjhi (22), had traveled from Bihar’s Shivhar district for work and was staying with acquaintances Rajesh Manjhi (25) and Toofani Manjhi (27) in Guna. The two accused were both uncles of Shankar and ardent JD(U) supporters, while Shankar supported the RJD. Argument Turns ViolentThe discussion reportedly began while all three consumed alcohol. The debate over the Bih...

Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh: A vigilant nursing officer at Ashoknagar District Hospital, Gayatri Chaudhary, has been commended by the District Collector for her exemplary conduct and dedication to duty after catching patients and their attendants consuming alcohol in the surgical ward. Incident in the Surgical WardOn 29 October 2025, during her night duty at 11 PM, Nurse Gayatri noticed several patients and their relatives drinking alcohol on the hospital beds. She immediately intervened, reprimanded them, and documented the incident on video, which was then submitted to senior hospital authorities. She also advised them to maintain discipline and respect the hospital as a place of care. Collector Recognizes Exemplary ConductDuring a recent review meeting, Ashoknagar District Collecto...

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Despite being known as the “Energy Capital” of Madhya Pradesh and contributing significantly to the state’s revenue, Singrauli district continues to face severe infrastructure gaps. Recent incidents highlight the district’s lack of basic healthcare and funeral transport facilities. No Hearse Available for Post-MortemA shocking incident in Itawa village under Sarai police station revealed the grim reality. During a post-mortem of a murder victim, the authorities did not have a proper hearse. Forced to improvise, the Sarai Municipal Council used a garbage trolley—normally employed for waste collection—to transport the body to the mortuary. Relatives then returned the deceased home using the same trolley. The incident was captured on video, which quickly went vir...

Indore, 18 November 2025: The Indore Police have arrested Hamood Siddiqui, brother of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, owner of Al Falah University, from Hyderabad. Hamood, wanted in fraud cases and the Mhow riots of 1988–1989, had been on the run for 25 years. During police interrogation, he claimed he has no contact with his brother Jawad. Fugitive for 25 YearsRural SP Yogchen Dolkar Bhutia stated that Siddiqui, aged 50, was apprehended following precise location intelligence. The accused had been evading law enforcement since early 2000, when multiple FIRs were filed against him, including charges under Section 420 for fraud. Financial Investigations UnderwayAuthorities are examining Siddiqui’s financial dealings and any potential links to terrorist funding. SP Bhutia said that Siddiqui inve...

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Despite being known as the “Energy Capital” of Madhya Pradesh and contributing significantly to the state’s revenue, Singrauli district continues to face severe infrastructure gaps. Recent incidents highlight the district’s lack of basic healthcare and funeral transport facilities. No Hearse Available for Post-MortemA shocking incident in Itawa village under Sarai police station revealed the grim reality. During a post-mortem of a murder victim, the authorities did not have a proper hearse. Forced to improvise, the Sarai Municipal Council used a garbage trolley—normally employed for waste collection—to transport the body to the mortuary. Relatives then returned the deceased home using the same trolley. The incident was captured on video, which quickly went vir...

Bhopal/Rajasthan: The Eurasian Griffon vulture, named ‘Marich’, has safely returned to India after an astonishing 15,000-kilometer journey spanning Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The vulture, currently spotted in the Dholpur region of Rajasthan, provides critical insights into vulture migration and conservation patterns. Journey from Injury to FreedomMarich’s story began on 29 January, when it was found injured in Nagod village of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. The vulture was initially treated at Mukundpur Zoo and later at the Van Vihar Rescue Center in Bhopal. After two months of care, Marich was fitted with a geo-tag and released from Halali Dam on 29 March. By the first week of May, Marich had reached Kazakhstan, spending nearly four months there before begin...

Maihar, Madhya Pradesh: A controversy has erupted at the famous Sharda Mata Temple in Maihar after allegations of misappropriation of donations surfaced. A devotee from Jabalpur has claimed that a 2 kg silver crown and a gold nose ring he offered at the temple went missing. The matter gained public attention after a notice issued by the district administration regarding the temple priest went viral on social media, raising questions about the sanctity of offerings. Details of the Case According to sources, the incident occurred on 22 October 2025. Sanjay Patel, a businessman from Jabalpur, alleged that he handed over a silver crown, mukut (headdress), and gold nose ring to the temple priest Sumit Maharaj before the evening aarti. Patel claimed that he was not issued a receipt ...

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh):In a remarkable show of determination, girl students from Pati block in Barwani district walked long distances to reach the district collector’s office and lodge serious complaints against their hostel administration. Their protest prompted immediate administrative action, and a three-member inquiry committee has been formed with a 15-day deadline to submit its report. Students Walk 10 km, Travel 22 km by Bus, Then Walk 2 km More The students—residents of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Girls’ Hostel in Chauki, run under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan—set out early in the morning to meet the collector.They covered: 10 km on foot from Chauki to Pati 22 km by bus from Pati to Barwani 2 km on foot from the bus stand to the collectorate Upon reaching, th...