85-Year-Old Diwali Ritual Upholds Yadav Community Heritage Raisen: The town of Raisen came alive the day after Diwali for the annual, 85-year-old tradition of buffalo fighting (Pado Ki Ladai), drawing hundreds of spectators and showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the Yadav community. The centuries-old practice is steeped in ritual. Before the spectacle, members of…
Satna: Defying the age of modern vehicles and machinery, the historic Donkey Fair in Chitrakoot remains an astonishing spectacle, drawing generations of traders. Many vendors claim their families have attended this unique gathering for centuries, upholding a tradition said to have been initiated by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The three-day fair, held on the Mandakini…
Shahdol: In a shocking crime that unfolded on Diwali morning, two brothers in Rampur Khada village, Amalai, allegedly murdered their father, Prem Lal Sahu, reportedly due to suspicions of an illicit relationship. Police have detained the two sons and launched a full investigation. The unsettling motive for the parricide stems from the father’s unusual living…
Smuggler Arrested; Contraband Worth over Rs 12 Lakh Impounded Sidhi: In a major crackdown on medical drug abuse under the directive of Inspector General Gaurav Rajput, Semariya Police have successfully intercepted a drug smuggler and seized a significant cache of banned cough syrup. The operation resulted in the recovery of goods worth over ₹12.50 lakh….
AQI Soars above 400 as Cold Air Traps Smoke Bhopal: The glow of Diwali was overshadowed by a severe air quality crisis across major cities in Madhya Pradesh, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting hazardous levels overnight. Heavy firecracker use, combined with dipping temperatures and low wind speed, trapped smoke and fine particulate matter,…
Focus on Anti-Corruption and Shared Responsibility Bhopal: The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) in Bhopal is set to observe “Vigilance Awareness Week” from October 27 to November 2, 2025, following the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” The week aims to foster a…
Bhopal’s Central Assembly MLA Arif Masood Gifts Sarees to Women of his Constituency Bhopal: In a heartwarming display of festive goodwill and community service, MLA Arif Masood expressed profound happiness at distributing sarees to the mothers and sisters of the Central Assembly constituency of Bhopal on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The leader emphasized that…
WCR Gears Up for Diwali and Chhath Rush with High-Level Planning Bhopal: Responding to the significant surge in passenger traffic expected during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the West Central Railway’s (WCR) Bhopal Division has implemented a comprehensive crowd management and facilitation plan. Under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Pankaj Tyagi, the division is…
3 AM Mobilization: Safai Mitras Erase Firecracker Debris Indore: India’s perennial cleanest city, Indore, once again demonstrated its commitment to sanitation excellence by orchestrating a massive, rapid cleanup operation to clear Diwali firecracker waste overnight. While citizens concluded their festivities around midnight, nearly 500 dedicated sanitation workers (Safai Mitras) and integrated waste management teams were…
Bhopal: Panic gripped the Ashoka Garden area of the capital after the body of a young man was discovered in a Nullah along the 80-Foot Road. Police, alerted to the scene, retrieved the body and sent it for post-mortem, registering a case of suspicious death. The presence of the body has raised immediate fears of…
