Khandwa, June 11 (IANS) The bodies of three labourers employed on the Omkareshwar-Mortakka four-lane road project were recovered from the main canal of the Omkareshwar Dam on Thursday after an intensive two-day search operation, police said. The incident occurred near Kothi village, around four kilometres before Omkareshwar, where the three men had reportedly gone for a bath on Wednesday evening.Omkareshwar police station SHO A.K. Sindhiya said the search was launched after the labourers failed …
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Bhopal/Sidhi, June 3 (IANS) A day after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over 53 maternal deaths in Sidhi district, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly, Umang Singhar, said on Wednesday that the Commission’s intervention confirms the “extreme gravity” of the healthcare crisis and warrants an impartial probe. The NHRC took ‘suo motu’ cognisance on Tuesday of media reports that 53 pregnant women died during antenatal and …
Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh), June 1 (IANS) An elderly couple was killed after a herd of wild elephants attacked and demolished their mud house in Chingi village of Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, officials said.The herd surrounded the house and demolished it. The couple died after being trampled by the elephants. The incident created panic in the village. The deceased were identified as Bhaiya Lal Yadav (60) and his wife Tiliya Yadav (58).According…
Bhopal, May 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday expressed profound grief over the tragic house fire in Kasihwa village of Sidhi district that claimed the lives of three young children earlier in the day.Describing the incident as extremely distressing and heart-rending, the Chief Minister extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls.He assured the family that the state government stood firmly with them in …
Sidhi, May 23 (IANS) In a devastating tragedy that has shocked an entire village, three young siblings were burnt alive after a sudden fire engulfed their tiled-roof house in Kasihwa village of Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district on Saturday.The victims included two sisters and their younger brother, who were trapped inside the house while their parents were away. The incident has left the local community in deep mourning and raised serious concerns over fire safety in rural households.The decease…
Sidhi, April 14 (IANS) A dispute during an Ambedkar Jayanti rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district on Tuesday escalated into violence, leaving at least 14 people, including members of a family and police personnel, injured. According to information, the dispute began over the removal of a Bolero vehicle parked along the procession route in Amiliya town in Sidhi district, which led to heated arguments.The disagreement soon turned into a clash between two groups. Participants in the Ambe…
Bhopal, March 26 (IANS) Newly appointed Sidhi District Collector Vikas Mishra began reviewing the progress of various departments through a series of meetings with officials immediately after assuming charge, an official said.He directed officials to pay special attention to sensitivity and promptness while addressing grievances of the general public. He stated that the primary objective of the administration should be to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in th…
Bhopal/Sidhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured financial assistance to Anamika Baiga, a young tribal girl from Sidhi district, to help her pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.The assurance came after the Chief Minister learned that Anamika, who is preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), had sought financial support for her coaching and hostel expenses. She is yet to appear for the examination.In a post on the social media platform X, …