Bhopal.   Makar Sankranti is an important festival in Hindu mythology. People eat sesame laddus, share joy, and fly kites. Chinese kite string is being used for kite flying. This string is causing deaths. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has now issued a strong statement on this issue. 

A case of culpable homicide will be registered

Hearing a case on Chinese manja, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that fatal incidents, despite the ban, are unfortunate. If minors are caught in connection with Chinese manja, their parents will be held responsible. The High Court has taken a tough stance on deaths caused by Chinese manja. The court stated that if someone dies due to Chinese manja, a case of culpable homicide will be filed against the person involved under Section 106(1) of the CrPC. 

Contractor dies in Indore due to Chinese manjha

A tile contractor died on Monday from Chinese manjha. He was traveling from Khajrana to Bengali Square on his bike when the manjha entangled itself around his neck, severing his neck. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead. Several people were also injured by this manjha in Indore, Ujjain, and Chhindwara. 

Police took action in Bhopal

Bhopal Police have taken major action against the sale of Chinese thread. Chinese thread was being sold at a grocery store in Meenal. The accused was found in possession of one large roller of Chinese thread, containing 1000 meters of thread, four medium rollers containing 500 meters of thread each, and 11 packets of Chinese thread, each containing 200 meters of thread, all in total, approximately 5200 meters of Chinese thread. 

Why is Chinese manjha so dangerous?

Chinese manja is made from metallic powder. Glass shavings are also used on the thread. 
Chinese manja is made of nylon, which is not easily broken. 
Using this manja poses a danger not only to humans but also to animals and birds. 
Chinese manja poses the greatest threat to bikers, children playing on rooftops, and pedestrians. 

Bhopal.  Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the Khelo MP Youth Games at 6 pm today. The Khelo MP Youth Games will begin at the Water Sports Academy, Boat Club, Bada Talab, Bhopal, with water projection, a laser show, spectacular fireworks, and performances by Shefali Alvares and Divya Kumar.

A grand inauguration will take place in the city of lakes.

The Khelo MP Youth Games are being organized for the first time in the country through joint coordination between the Sports Department and all recognized sports associations. The grand opening of MP's biggest sports extravaganza will take place in Bhopal, the city of lakes. The grandeur of Bhopal's lakes will be vividly showcased at the opening ceremony.

The competitions will be held in four stages.

The Khelo MP Youth Games logo, T-shirt, torch, anthem, and mascot will be launched at the event. The competition will continue until January 31st. The competition will be held in four phases at the block, district, division, and state levels, with approximately 150,000 players expected to participate. Players who excel in the Youth Games will be given priority in state team selection.

State level competitions from 28th to 31st January

The state-level winners will receive approximately ₹4 crore in prize money. The first prize will be ₹31,000, the second ₹21,000, and the third ₹11,000. The selection process will begin at the block level. Block-level competitions will be held from January 13th to 16th, district-level competitions from January 16th to 20th, division-level competitions from January 21st to 25th, and state-level competitions from January 28th to 31st.

28 sports competitions will be organized

A total of 28 sports will be contested at the Khelo MP Youth Games 2025. The department has appointed coordination officers to ensure better coordination with sports associations. Sports enthusiasts will be invited to the opening and closing ceremonies, and representatives from national sports federations will also attend as guests. Sports events will be held in regions with a strong tradition and popularity.

313 development blocks of the state will participate

State-level competitions are proposed to be held in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Rewa, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Sagar, and Narmadapuram. Following the block-level selection process, 313 development blocks across the state will participate at the district level. Teams from 10 state-level divisions—Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sagar, Rewa, Chambal, Narmadapuram, and Shahdol—will participate at the state level.

Competitions in 11 sports in three stages

Competitions in 11 sports will be held in three stages (block, district, and state level). These include hockey, boxing, athletics, kho-kho, swimming, table tennis, mallakhamb, wrestling, judo, chess, and weightlifting. Competitions in 10 sports will be held in four stages (block, district, division, and state level). These include football, volleyball, cricket, badminton, pitu, basketball, tennis, yoga, tug of war, and kabaddi. Competitions in archery, taekwondo, kayaking-canoeing, rowing, fencing, shooting, and throwball will be held directly at the state level.

Different venues for different sports

The venues for different sports are different. Athletics, Fencing, Boxing, Cricket (Men), Rowing, Kayaking (Canoeing), Swimming, Shooting, Hockey (Men), Throw-ball in Bhopal, Basketball, Weightlifting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Swimming in Indore, Women's Cricket in Shivpuri, Hockey (Women), Badminton, Pittu in Gwalior, Mallakhamb, Yogasana, Kabaddi, Tug of War, Wrestling in Ujjain, Kho-Kho, Archery in Jabalpur, Football in Rewa, Chess, Taekwondo in Narmadapuram, Judo competition in Sagar.

New Delhi . Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the chanting of Omkar Mantra and also witness a drone show at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Saturday evening. Sources said the Prime Minister will participate in a Shaurya Yatra, a ceremonial procession organised to commemorate the warriors who laid down their lives while protecting the temple. The Shaurya Yatra will feature a symbolic procession of 108 horses as a symbol of valour and sacrifice. The Omkar Mantra is to be chanted for 72 hours.

Bhopal:  If you're planning to head to Madhya Pradesh's tiger reserves to celebrate the New Year, be sure to make your reservations in advance. Bookings at Madhya Pradesh's major tiger reserves are full from the last evening of 2025 until the first week of the new year. Entry through the main gate of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, which has the largest number of tigers, is already booked until January 10th. The situation is similar for resorts, hotels, and restaurants surrounding the tiger reserve. However, entry through some of the tiger reserve's gates is still open.

'Entry from Bandhavgarh's main gate is full, but options are available'

Every year, the highest number of tourists visit Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve during New Year's.  According to PCCF Wildlife Shubhranjan Cell  , "Typically, on New Year's, a large number of tourists visit the state's tiger reserves to see the tigers. This year too, a large number of tourists have made bookings. A large number of tourists have booked hotels and resorts adjacent to the forest. Around 1,000 tourists are arriving for safaris in the core and buffer zones of Bandhavgarh."

The situation is similar in other tiger reserves. In Bandhavgarh, most tourists prefer to take safaris from the Khitauli, Magadhi, and Tala gates. Safaris from these three gates are full until January 10th. However, tourists can still enjoy safaris from the three buffer zone gates: Dhamokar, Johila, and Panpatha. Booking options are still available from all three gates."

Safari in Kanha Tiger Reserve's core area is full, buffer area is empty

Both morning and evening safari bookings at the five main gates of Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve are fully booked for the first week of the New Year. Bookings are full at Kanha's Kisli, Mukki, Sarhi Gate, and Sarhi Khatia. However, there are still plenty of available bookings for safaris at the buffer zone gates. From here, tourists can enjoy a New Year's stroll through the forest.

Bookings are full in Pench, Panna and Satpura Tiger Reserves.

Advance bookings have been completed for the core area of ​​Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Reserve for the first week of the new year. However, bookings are still available for visiting the buffer zone. The Tiliya, Raukhad, and Khabasa buffer zones of the Pench Tiger Reserve are accessible for visiting.

In the Panna Tiger Reserve, bookings at all three gates of the core area have been fully booked in the first week of the new year. Bookings in the core area are full until January 7th. However, bookings are still available in the buffer area.

In the Satpura Tiger Reserve, advance bookings have been made for the core area until January 2nd. However, after this, the core area of ​​Satpura can be visited. Reservations can also be made for the buffer area for the New Year.

The number of tourists here is still low.

The state's Ratapani Tiger Reserve and Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve are still experiencing a lack of tourists. Safaris can be enjoyed here during the New Year. Jhiri and Delawadi in Ratapani, adjacent to the capital Bhopal, are accessible during the New Year. Tourists can easily find bookings here. The same situation applies to Nauradehi, or Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve. Bookings are also readily available here.

DJ will not be played, bonfires will also be banned.

In view of the New Year's celebrations, the Forest Department has instructed hotels, restaurants, and resorts adjacent to the Tiger Reserve to maintain a low-key New Year's Eve celebration. Hotel and resort operators will be able to organize special events for the New Year's Eve party, but DJs and sound systems will not be allowed. Bonfires are also prohibited. Meanwhile, mobile phones are already prohibited during safaris in the Tiger Reserve.

Khandwa | Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, was awarded the President's Water Award for water conservation. Questions are now being raised about this. Allegations are being made that the photos uploaded to the government portal, claiming to be of Khandwa, were created using artificial intelligence. While Jitu Patwari has been targeted by the government after the matter came to light, the District Collector has offered an explanation. 

President Draupadi Murmu honored him.

In fact, on November 18, 2025, Khandwa was honored by President Draupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi for its commendable work in water conservation. Kaveshwar, the best Gram Panchayat, ranked second in the country. Khandwa ranked first in the country for its "Water Conservation and Public Participation" initiative under the Government of India's "Catch the Rain" program. The award was accompanied by a sum of ₹2 crore (approximately $20 million). Collector Rishav Gupta and District Panchayat CEO Dr. Nagarjuna Gowda received the award, and photographs of the ceremony were also released.

AI photos uploaded on government portal

Before the awards ceremony, nominations are required to upload photos and other necessary documents to government portals to explain and demonstrate their progress. In this context, the photos uploaded by Khandwa district to the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) program portal and the Catch the Rain (CTR) portal are AI-enabled. The logos of the sites that generated these photos are also included.

Jitu Patwari took aim

Congress state president Jitu Patwari has taken aim at this entire issue. In a post on the social media site X, he wrote that while the BJP government should be teaching our children the proper use of AI, it is itself engaging in corruption using AI. In Khandwa, BJP government officials, in the name of water conservation, converted two-foot-deep pits into wells using AI and uploaded AI-generated images of various development projects throughout the region to a portal.

He further wrote that on the basis of these photographs, an award was even taken from the Honorable President. When the ground reality was revealed, it turned out to be fields and empty fields. Clearly, this was not water conservation, but a game of technologically engineered images. Corruption has also become smarter under BJP rule.

The clarification presented by the administration

A clarification has been issued on this matter from the official account of the Khandwa Collector. The post states that unfortunately, some social media accounts are spreading what appears to be fake news regarding the water conservation works being undertaken by Khandwa district. It is clarified that Khandwa district was awarded the Honorable President's Award for constructing the highest number of water conservation works (over 1.25 lakh) in the entire country under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) program. A separate JSJB portal was available for the JSJB program. Only verified photos were uploaded on the JSJB portal after careful and thorough scrutiny by the district administration at the block and district levels.

Talking about action against those responsible, the post stated that in addition, there is another portal called Catch the Rain (CTR), where IEC photos related to water conservation are generally uploaded for educational and motivational purposes only. It has come to the attention of the district administration that approximately 20 AI-generated photos were uploaded to the CTR portal, possibly with malicious intent. The district administration is taking action against the individuals who uploaded these approximately 20 AI-generated photos.

During the holidays from December 25th to the New Year, most people embark on a journey. Crowds are seen at tourist sites and religious sites. A similar atmosphere is being observed this year. Devotees are thronging the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

The Mahakal Temple is regularly visited by devotees year-round. Following the construction of Mahakal Lok, the daily number of devotees has increased. Now, with the New Year approaching, the number of devotees is increasing. Consequently, the temple's darshan arrangements have also undergone changes. In addition to Mahakaleshwar, other temples in the city have also made arrangements to accommodate the crowds.

12 lakh devotees are expected to visit Mahakal.

On normal days, up to 1,20,000 devotees visit the temple. On weekends, this figure rises to 150,000 to 170,000. The temple management committee estimates 600,000 devotees from December 25th to January 31st, and 1.2 million devotees on New Year's Day.

How is the darshan system?

Devotees coming to the temple are being allowed entry through the Mansarovar Gate. From here, they are reaching the Ganesh Mandapam through the tunnel via the barricade. After darshan, they are being taken out through the corporation road built at the Bada Ganesh Temple. Devotees who are taking the receipt for quick darshan of Rs 250 are being taken through the Bada Ganesh Temple, through the tunnel via the barricade, to the Ganesh Mandapam and are being given darshan from line number one.

These changes were made

According to Mahakal Temple Assistant Administrator Ashish Falwadia, due to the crowds, the protocol darshan system has been discontinued from December 27th to January 5th. Only VVIP devotees will be granted protocol. Ordinary devotees can visit the temple normally or through the expedited darshan system for ₹250. Parking arrangements have been made outside the city. Vehicles coming from outside will be stopped there, as the parking lot inside is nearly full.

Confluence of faith in Kalbhairav ​​too

Ujjain is famous not only for Mahakaleshwar but also for its other temples. One of these is the shrine of Baba Kaal Bhairav. This is the only temple in the world where Baba Bhairav ​​himself drinks alcohol. Liquor is offered as an offering here. This year, the temple committee expects 8 to 10 lakh devotees by the New Year.

How is the darshan system?

Due to the large crowds arriving, protocol arrangements have been suspended at the temple. Devotees are being escorted through seven layers of barricades to the temple entrance. It takes approximately two hours for devotees to have darshan.

what changed

According to Kaal Bhairav ​​Temple priest Omprakash Chaturvedi, proper arrangements for toilets and drinking water have been made to ensure visitors don't face any inconvenience. A medical team is also deployed in the temple premises. 50 policemen have been deployed. In addition, 30 security personnel from a private company are also handling the arrangements. Vehicle parking has been arranged near the bridge on the banks of the Shuddha River. Besides Mahakal and Kaal Bhairav, devotees are also pouring in at other temples including Mangalnath, Garhkalika, and Harsiddhi.

Reactions to the statement made by senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh continue. Opposition to him has now begun within the party itself. Madhya Pradesh Congress General Secretary and co-incharge of the training department, Nidhi Chaturvedi, has targeted Digvijay Singh. She asked, "Ideological duplicity or a desperate attempt to 'return home'? When will action be taken against Digvijay Singh, who is undermining the Congress party's roots?"

A slap in the face of grassroots workers

Posting on the social media site Facebook, Nidhi Chaturvedi wrote that Digvijay Singh's recent statement has slapped everyone from Rahul Gandhi to all those grassroots workers who are fighting on the streets against the ideology of the RSS and BJP. As a senior Congress leader, it was his responsibility to sharpen the party's ideological struggle, not demoralize his own workers by praising the opposition camp. His "nonsensical" rhetoric, meant to remain in the headlines, has deeply hurt the self-respect of every true Congressman.

He further wrote that by nurturing Thakurism, feudalism, and factionalism in Madhya Pradesh politics, Digvijay Singh has always weakened the Congress party from within rather than strengthening it. If there is one figure who has consistently interfered in Madhya Pradesh politics for the past twenty years, it is Digvijay Singh. Whether it's organizational decisions, leadership selection, or setting political direction, his role has been decisive. As a result, many dedicated and grassroots leaders have either been marginalized or have been driven out of politics altogether.

The influence of family DNA?

In a Facebook post, he wrote that the Congress party was harmed more by Digvijay Singh's internal squabbles and personality-centric politics than by the opposition. The question arises: is Digvijay Singh's "RSS-praise" merely a coincidence or the influence of his family DNA? He further wrote that few people realize how long Digvijay Singh's association with the "Hinduist" politics he pretends to oppose is. Several books and research papers on Madhya Pradesh politics, including "The Saffron Tide," mention that the Raghogarh royal family has roots in the Hindu Mahasabha. 

Digvijay Singh shared the picture

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh shared an old photo on the social media site X, in which several prominent leaders, including former Bharatiya Janata Party President Lal Krishna Advani, are seated on chairs, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before becoming Prime Minister, is seated on the ground. Sharing this photo, he wrote about how RSS grassroots volunteers, sitting at the feet of Jan Sangh leaders, became Chief Ministers of states and Prime Ministers of the country.

The Madhya Pradesh government has finalized the calendar for 2026. Along with this, a holiday plan has also been prepared for government employees. Government offices will be open for 238 days in the new year. Offices will be closed for 127 days, meaning employees will receive holidays.

23 public holidays

The five-day working period for state government employees will remain in effect as before. This time, employees will be given 23 public holidays. These holidays include Republic Day (January 26), Holi (March 4), Gudi Padwa (March 19), Chetrichand (March 20), Ram Navami (March 26), Mahavir Jayanti (March 31), Good Friday (April 3), Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti and Baisakhi (April 14), Parashuram Jayanti (April 20), Buddha Purnima (May 1), Eid-ul-Zuha (May 27), Maharana Pratap Jayanti/Chhatrasal Jayanti (June 17), Muharram (June 26), Milad-un-Nabi (August 26), Krishna Janmashtami (September 4), Ganesh Chaturthi (September 14), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Vijayadashami (October 20), Diwali (November 8), Govardhan Puja (November 9), Guru Nanak Jayanti (November 24), and Christmas (December 25).

62 optional holidays to employees

This year, six important festivals and holidays fall on Saturdays and Sundays. Consequently, employees will not receive the benefit of the holiday. This year, 62 optional holidays have been designated, of which government employees will be able to take three. The least number of optional holidays are in May and July, and the most in January and April.

Child care leave will be available three times

The Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1977, have been amended. The revised rules will be implemented from January 1, 2026. Women will receive 730 days of child care leave. The special feature is that full salary will be paid for the first 365 days, followed by 80%. Child care leave cannot be taken more than three times. Additionally, teachers will be eligible for ten days of earned leave.

Mandideep.   A major revelation has been made in the case of 34-year-old Vivek Sharma, alias Avinash, alias Kake, a resident of Narmadapuram district, who went missing from the Satlapur area of ​​the city late Friday night. Satlapur police found Avinash's body lying in suspicious condition in the Shahganj forest on Monday morning. The body bore severe head injuries, raising suspicions of murder. According to police sources, Vivek Sharma had visited Mandideep on Friday. He partied with Rahul Sahu and others at his friend Neeraj Sen's farm on Lorka Pipaliya Road. Neeraj Sen told police that Avinash left alone for Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) in his Hyundai Venue car around 11 p.m. Afterward, he never returned home or was heard from. His mobile phone was switched off after leaving Mandideep. When his phone turned on Saturday evening, family members called, but an unknown person answered the call. He reported that the phone was found near a restaurant in the Ratapani area. Satlapur police station took the matter seriously, connecting the sequence of events and examining CCTV footage. The investigation suggests a case of murder. Although the police are refraining from making official statements, sources claim that four to five people are involved. Police have detained some suspects, while the search for others is ongoing. Police have gathered solid evidence and are investigating. A major revelation is expected soon. The body will be brought to Mandideep for a post-mortem examination, the report of which will reveal the exact cause of death. The family is in mourning and suspects murder. The Superintendent of Police has ordered a thorough investigation. In view of the tension in the area, police reinforcements have been deployed.

Chhatarpur:  Recently, the discovery of a young man's body at Bageshwar Dham caused a sensation. The deceased was identified as Dhiraj Shah (32), a resident of Begusarai, Bihar. The deceased's family was unable to perform the last rites, nor did they have the money to perform the cremation in Chhatarpur. Amidst this, the district hospital management sent the body to Mukti Dham by ambulance.

Social workers collected 21,000 rupees for the funeral of the body.

Neither the Bageshwar Dham Committee nor the district administration provided any assistance to the grieving family for the cremation. However, when social workers in the city became aware of the incident, the residents of Chetgiri Colony helped the grieving family by collecting donations. They provided financial assistance of approximately 21,000 rupees to this poor family from Bihar. They also participated in the funeral rites performed according to Hindu rituals.

Bhopal | Thousands of passengers travel daily on the Bhopal Metro. The Metro train has now become a vital part of the city's transportation system. Metro Rail management has issued a list of do's and don'ts for passengers. Violating Metro rules will result in action and fines.

There will be a ban on gathering of crowds

Under the Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Act 2002, immoral and illegal activities, including crowding, demonstrations, sloganeering, and begging, will be prohibited on the Bhopal Metro. Failure to observe these rules on station premises and trains and violating these rules can result in a fine of ₹500 and the passenger being expelled from the train. Passengers will be prohibited from bringing pets on the train.

10,000 fine for pressing emergency alarm unnecessarily

Walking on or damaging metro tracks can result in a fine of ₹500 and six months' imprisonment. A male passenger traveling in a coach reserved for women can face a fine of up to ₹250 and three months' imprisonment. Pressing a train's emergency alarm without reason can result in a fine of up to ₹10,000. Obstructing on-duty station or train staff can result in a fine of up to ₹1,000 and a year's imprisonment.

Do's and Don'ts During the Travel

Bhopal Metro has released a list of do's and don'ts for train travel. These include standing in line, taking care of your belongings, giving way to disabled individuals, senior citizens, women, and the sick. They also include not carrying weapons, not traveling with pets, and not littering.

Bhopal Navi Mumbai Flight: Traveling from Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, to Mumbai, India's economic capital, is about to become easier, faster, and more comfortable. Flights have begun operating from the newly constructed international airport in Navi Mumbai, offering flights to various cities. Flights from Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport to Navi Mumbai will begin operating from February 1, 2026.

IndiGo will operate the flight.
IndiGo Airlines will operate a flight from Bhopal to Navi Mumbai starting February 1, 2026. A slot has been secured for the winter season. A 186-seater aircraft will operate on this route. The launch of this flight will provide ease of travel for working professionals, businesspeople, students, and tourists, as well as improved connectivity to foreign destinations. This will relieve Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of its increasing air traffic and passenger pressure.

IndiGo's flight (6E 2297) will depart from Bhopal at 8 am
and arrive in Navi Mumbai at 7:30 am. The flight (6E 2298) to Navi Mumbai will depart from Bhopal's Raja Bhoj Airport at 8 am and arrive in Navi Mumbai at 9:30 am. Ticket sales for this route will begin soon.

Flights to Bengaluru will also begin.
Air India Express has booked a slot for a 189-seater aircraft for the Mumbai-Navi Mumbai route. This flight will further enhance connectivity and make travel easier for passengers. Air India will also begin flights to Bengaluru during the winter season. Currently, three flights operate between Bhopal and Mumbai. Two of these flights are operated by IndiGo and one by Air India.

Indore:  After the initiative taken by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav to stop the wasteful expenditure of lakhs and crores of rupees in marriages, now a large number of people from well-off families are also getting married in mass marriage conferences. In the same sequence, in the mass marriage ceremony organized in Shipra, Indore, 251 couples got married by garlanding each other in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of good fortune in itself that when all sections of the society enjoy together on one platform, only then real unity is realized.

Mohan Yadav blessed 251 couples

At the mass marriage ceremony, Dr. Mohan Yadav blessed the newlyweds and welcomed them with a shower of flowers. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed Mahamandaleshwar Uttam Swami with a garland and a coconut and received his blessings. Addressing the program,  Mahamandaleshwar Uttam Swami  said, "There is great power in collectivity. Social upliftment occurs only through such actions that honor the deprived, exploited, and oppressed sections of society."

Mass marriages prevent wasteful expenditure.

While talking to the media , CM Mohan Yadav  said that "People often take huge loans for weddings in order to imitate others and show false prestige in the society and then suffer a lot in life in repaying it. We all need to avoid such show-off and culture."

He said, "Mass marriage ceremonies reduce unnecessary expenditure and alleviate the fear of families who cannot afford the wedding expenses. It is a privilege to get married in a mass marriage ceremony. I always encourage such events. I married both my sons in mass marriage conferences. Positions should not be important. Such examples are needed, and I follow them myself."

listened to the mind

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav listened to the 129th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann Ki Baat" program in Shipra, Indore district, on Sunday. Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar and Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat were also present at the event, held at the Shipra Government Health Center.

Chhindwara:  Preparations have begun to bid farewell to the current year and welcome the new. Tourist activity is increasing at tourist destinations. Even those who have booked hotels and resorts in advance to avoid the crowds are facing crowds. Hotels and resorts near Pench and the Satpura Tiger Reserve are difficult to find. In this situation, you can enjoy the smaller locations in and around Chhindwara.

Hotel resorts are getting rent at four times the rate

Anand Patel, who went to book a hotel resort to celebrate his child's birthday on New Year's,   said that due to full bookings in Tamia and Panchmarhi, rooms are being charged four times the rent. Therefore, he has now made his plans to stay in Machagora.

Full house until January 20

Raja Bhardwaj, owner of a private resort in the Pench Tiger Reserve,   said, "The year 2025 is now coming to an end. The new year 2026 is just around the corner. As always, the number of tourists visiting tourist destinations is increasing. Safaris in Pench National Park and Satpura Tiger Reserve are already booked. Resorts and hotels are running full. Tourists arriving without bookings are finding hotels at four times the price after wandering around in many places.

This situation persisted until January. From the last week of December to the first week of January, the Pachmarhi gates of Pench Park and Satpura National Park were full. Tourists had already booked their tickets for both national parks due to Christmas starting December 25th and the subsequent winter holidays. The situation continued until the first week of January and after January 20th.

Colorful parties will be held in the colonies

In most of the city's colonies, preparations for the December 31st evening celebration have already begun. On the night of December 31st, competitions and events will bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the New Year. Furthermore, grand parties will be held in hotels and surrounding lawns on December 31st night.

These tourist spots are also witnessing increasing footfall.

Machagora Dam, located in the Chaurai development block, has become a favorite destination for tourists. On holidays, people flock here in large numbers to enjoy picnics and sightseeing.

Devgarh Fort, located 42 kilometers from the city, is also a major tourist attraction. In addition to the fort, its stepwells and natural beauty are also attracting visitors. The homestays here are also popular.

Patalkot-Tamia, surrounded by the Satpura Hills, is also attracting tourists. The panoramic views, cloud-capped mountains, and deep ravines in this area remain a popular choice.

After Pachmarhi in the Satpura National Park, safaris have also begun in the Denwa buffer zone within the Chhindwara district. Unable to secure bookings at the Narmadapuram gates, tourists are also taking safaris from the Delahari buffer zone.

In Pachmarhi, the waterfalls, fog, boating, and the pleasant weather amidst nature are attracting tourists. The situation here is such that resorts that used to be easily available for 4,000 rupees are now costing between 16,000 and 20,000 rupees.

Indore. A shocking incident has come to light from the Lasudia police station area. A husband brutally murdered his own wife on Saturday morning. The accused did not stop there; he also attempted to kill his innocent daughter, who managed to escape in an injured state. After committing the crime, the accused went to the police station and surrendered.
According to police information, the accused, Sanjay Kanchan (resident of Scheme No. 78), fatally attacked his 34-year-old wife, Suman. It is reported that the accused first assaulted her severely and then slit her throat with a sharp weapon, resulting in Suman's death on the spot. Police recovered the deceased's body and sent it to MY Hospital for a post-mortem. The exact cause of the murder has not been revealed. Initial investigations suggest the case stems from a family dispute.

The daughter saved her life by running away.
Her father, Sanjay, also attacked her 14-year-old daughter with a knife when she came to save her mother. The daughter suffered injuries to her neck and arm. She somehow managed to escape from her father's clutches and save her life. Upon receiving the information, Lasudia police arrived at the scene and immediately admitted the injured daughter to Bombay Hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Following this sensational murder, the accused,
Sanjay Kanchan, went directly to the Lasudia police station and confessed to the crime. The police have taken the accused into custody.

New Delhi.  A sensational incident has come to light in the national capital Delhi. In Delhi's Vivek Vihar area, a man strangled his wife to death because she refused to give him 20 rupees for cigarettes. After this, the husband committed suicide by jumping in front of a train. The accused has been identified as Kulwant, who lived with his wife and three children. Kulwant used to drive an auto-rickshaw in Delhi.

On Wednesday (December 24), Vivek Vihar police station received a PCR call under DD number 39. A neighbor, Satnam, reported finding his sister-in-law's body lying on the roof of their house. The deceased had injuries on her neck. Her brother, Kulwant, is absconding.

A police team immediately arrived at the scene and found the body of a woman lying in slum number 54 in Kasturba Nagar. The deceased woman's name was Mahendra Kaur. The deceased woman's 20-year-old son, Shiv Charan, told police that he had gone to buy cigarettes. There was a fight at home over money for cigarettes. When he returned about 10 minutes later, his father asked him to get medicine for his mother, saying she was ill.

Finding the situation suspicious, she tried to enter the room, but her father pushed her away and fled the scene. Upon entering the room, she found her mother dead on the bed. Her neck was wrapped in a scarf.

Police sent the deceased's body to GTB Hospital after inspection by FSL and crime teams. Meanwhile, police received information that the deceased's husband was sitting on the railway tracks. When the police, along with neighbors and the deceased's son, arrived at the tracks, they found that Kulwant had already committed suicide by hitting his head against a moving train. He was taken to GTB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

New Delhi . President Draupadi Murmu conferred the Prime Minister's National Child Award on children who have achieved exceptional achievements in various fields. On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, President Draupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the 'Prime Minister's National Child Award' on 20 children. These children have been selected from 18 states and union territories.

Among these children, India's young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi is achieving new milestones with each passing day. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav has created a stir in the cricket world and has set numerous records. For his remarkable success on the cricket pitch, he has now been honored by the Government of India. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been awarded the country's highest child award, the Prime Minister's National Child Award. President Draupadi Murmu personally presented the award to this promising batsman from Bihar at a special ceremony. Among the children receiving the National Child Award is Shravan Singh of Ferozepur, who served tea and snacks to soldiers on the border during Operation Sindoor

Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated to honor the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. Guru Gobind Singh had four sons from his three wives: Ajit, Jujhar, Zorawar, and Fateh. They are also known as Sahibzadas.

All four sons were killed by the Mughal army on December 26, 1705. To honor their martyrdom, PM Modi announced that December 26 in 2022 will be celebrated as Veer Bal Diwas.

Karnataka - One person was killed and five others injured when a helium gas cylinder exploded in Mysuru on Thursday, officials said. 

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in front of the Jayamarthanda Gate of the city's Mysore Palace. The balloon seller, Salim, was 40 years old, the son of Khamaruddin, and a resident of Tofiya village in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh.

He died on the spot. According to officials, five other people present near the scene were also injured. The injured have been identified as Shahnaz Shabbir (54), Lakshmi (45), Kotresh Gutte (54), Manjula Nanjangud (29), and Ranjita (30). They have been hospitalized and are undergoing treatment. Police are investigating the incident.