Indore, July 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, has escalated its crackdown on a major government fund embezzlement scam by filing a supplementary chargesheet before the Special Judge (PMLA), Indore, on July 9, 2026. The case involves the fraudulent misappropriation of Rs 20.47 crore from the Block Education Office (BEO), Katthiwada, in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The ED initiated the investigation following an FIR registered at Police Station Katth…
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Bhopal, June 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for 12 horticultural and agricultural products this month, marking the first time any state in the country has secured so many GI tags together, horticulture officials said. A GI tag gives products a special identity, indicating they originate from a particular region, which helps them secure better prices in markets. The 12 products now have national recognition, marking a proud moment for farmers in Madhya Pra…
Indore, June 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached 56 residential plots in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.The attachment is part of an ongoing probe into the embezzlement of government funds amounting to Rs 20.47 crore from the Block Education Office (BEO), Katthiwada, in Alirajpur district, the ED said in a statement.The ED initiated the investigation based on an FIR registered…
Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre in Bhopal has issued a warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph across Madhya Pradesh over the next five days, as several parts of the state recorded widespread rainfall.According to the weather office, Bardanagar received 58 mm of rainfall, Sailana 50 mm and Kolar 40 mm, among other places.Strong winds were recorded in Sehore at 91 kmph, Bhopal at 59 kmph and the Guna-Ashoknagar region at 50 kmp…
Bhopal, June 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s Bhopal Zonal Office on Tuesday provisionally attached movable and immovable properties valued at nearly Rs 18.20 crore belonging to Dharmendra Singh Bhadauria, former District Excise Officer of Madhya Pradesh’s Alirajpur, and his family members. The action was taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following allegations of disproportionate assets.The investigation was initiated on the basis of an…
Bhopal, April 25 (IANS) Intense heat continues to scorch Madhya Pradesh as the summer season reaches a critical peak, leaving residents struggling under a relentless sun. The meteorological department has escalated concerns by issuing a formal heatwave alert for more than 20 districts across the state. These districts include: Raisen, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Ratlam, Satna, Chhindwara, Balaghat, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Pandhurna, Rewa, Umaria, Mandla, Balaghat, Mandsaur, Dhar, Bhind and …
Bhopal, April 21 (IANS) The Jabalpur division emerged as the top contributor to the Armed Forces Flag Fund in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Ujjain and Shahdol divisions, with 43 districts across the state exceeding their collection targets, officials said on Tuesday. Governor Mangubhai Patel announced the achievement while felicitating leading contributors at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhawan.The programme was organised after the meeting of the Amalgamated Special Fund Management Committee, where …
Bhopal/Barwani, March 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, urging citizens to celebrate the festival with enthusiasm while ensuring safety, maintaining law and order, and keeping the ongoing school examinations in mind.“Holi will be celebrated with joy and enthusiasm, but at the same time, school exams are also going on in the state. It concerns the future of our children. Therefore, we must keep all…
Alirajpur, Feb 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that Bhagoria festival symbolises tribal culture, social affection and traditional values as well their deep feeling towards nature. The Chief Minister made this statement after participating in the Bhagoria festival during his visit to Udaigarh town in Alirajpur district, one of the tribal dominated regions in Madhya Pradesh.He added that the depth of this traditional festival can be experienced only by participat…
Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid floral tribute to the legendary freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad on his 95th martyrdom day on Friday, stating that “Azad’s sacrifices will remain as an enduring inspiration of patriotism, courage, and self-respect.”On this special occasion, Chief Minister Yadav visited Azad’s birthplace – Bhabra village (now known as Azad Nagar) in Alirajpur district and offered floral tributes in the presence of local village…