Madhya Pradesh Desk

All six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ sung for the first time as Assembly witnesses charged atmosphere on opening day. Bhopal: The Budget Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced on an intense note in Bhopal, marked by symbolic gestures, loud sloganeering, and a politically charged atmosphere. In a first for the House, all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ — the national song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee — were sung in unison by members at the start of t

Demonstrations disrupt proceedings as High Court hearing on ASI survey faces adjournment. Indore :Protests following the murder of a lawyer in Madhya Pradesh led to disruptions in court proceedings, stalling the scheduled hearing in the sensitive Bhojshala case. The developments caused delays in the matter pending before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. According to reports, members of the legal fraternity staged protests demanding swift action in connection with the advocate’s

Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh):  A tragic accident shook a wedding celebration in Vidisha late Thursday night when a speeding Tavera car carrying wedding guests fell into a 30-foot-deep pond. Three passengers died on the spot, while seven others sustained injuries, two of them in critical condition, according to local authorities. Car Plunges:The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Police Station. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling at high speed w

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) : Tragedy struck a wedding celebration in Sagar late Thursday night when a 15-year-old band player was shot and killed during a firing incident, police said. The boy reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The incident occurred near Gola Kuan, located under the jurisdiction of the Motinagar Police Station. Eyewitnesses stated that the wedding procession was underway when celebratory firing escalated i

Indore (Madhya Pradesh):  Tension gripped a college campus in Indore on Valentine’s Day after a group allegedly disrupted a student-organised celebration, prompting police intervention to restore order. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when students had gathered within the college premises for a Valentine’s Day-themed cultural event. The programme reportedly included music, decorations, and interactive activities planned by students. Howeve

A 25-year-old man died of a suspected heart attack while participating in a marathon in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city on Sunday, police officials said. Collapses During Race According to initial reports, the young participant was taking part in the marathon event when he suddenly collapsed mid-run. Fellow runners and event volunteers immediately rushed to his aid after noticing him fall on the track. Medical personnel deployed at the event site provided first aid before he was

In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a man allegedly shot dead his wife in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district after she told him she was unwell and unable to cook food, police said on Sunday. Incident at Residence According to police officials, the accused, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, returned home and asked his wife to prepare a meal. The woman informed him that she was not feeling well and could not cook at that time. An argument allegedly broke out be

Two tigers were found dead in the forests of Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Monday, prompting concern among wildlife authorities and conservationists. A senior forest official confirmed the deaths and said an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the cause. Bodies Found in Forest Area According to officials, forest staff discovered the carcasses during routine patrolling in a forest range of Shahdol district. The exact age and sex of the tigers are yet to be off

A 70-year-old woman lost her life and six others were injured in a stampede-like situation during a religious event in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district. The incident occurred during the distribution of kalash  (sacred pots) at a temple gathering, officials said. Incident During Religious Ceremony According to district authorities, a large number of devotees had gathered at the temple premises to participate in a religious programme that included the distribution of kalash as

Bhopal: A tragic incident along the banks of the Narmada river  in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district  has led to the death of nearly 150 parrots  over the past three days, triggering concern among locals and prompting an official investigation by the administration and animal husbandry department. The incident was reported near an aqueduct bridge close to Barwaha town , located around 80 kilometres from the Khargone district headquarters . Residents first noticed dozens of p

Bhopal: A Republic Day celebration at a government school in Madhya Pradesh’s Maihar district  has sparked widespread outrage after students were allegedly served their mid-day meal on torn pages of used notebooks and old books . The incident, which came to light through a viral video on social media, has raised serious questions about negligence and the condition of basic facilities in government schools. The incident occurred at Government High School, Bhatigawan , where st

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh continues to experience comfortable winter weather  on Wednesday, February 5, 2026 , with cool and occasionally foggy mornings  followed by clear, sunny afternoons  across most parts of the state, according to weather observations. Early morning hours witnessed light mist and shallow fog  in several cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, Jabalpur, and Rewa , leading to reduced visibility  in isolated pockets. However, meteorological official

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is preparing to welcome eight cheetahs from Botswana on February 28 , marking another major milestone in India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme  and reinforcing the state’s position as the hub of wildlife conservation efforts in the country. The arrival of the cheetahs follows close coordination between the Madhya Pradesh government and the Centre , with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change  assuring full logistical, techni

Even as the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order in a case concerning the management of stray dogs across the country, fresh incidents of alleged animal cruelty have been reported, highlighting the growing urgency of the issue. Days after reports surfaced of over 1,200 street dogs being poisoned in Telangana within a span of one month, a similar and disturbing incident has now emerged from Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. According to animal welfare activists, f

In a tragic development linked to the suspected cough syrup contamination case in Madhya Pradesh, a four-year-old boy died at AIIMS Nagpur, months after slipping into a coma following the alleged consumption of Coldrif cough syrup. The child passed away on Monday (February 2, 2026), officials confirmed. Betul Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Manoj Hurmade said the child had been undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, after his