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Indian Dogs Now Part Of Bomb Disposal Squad In Bastar
It is common perception that our indigenous dog breed is simply not up to the job when it comes to being part of the bomb disposal squad in the security forces. But the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF jawans in Kondagaon area of Chhattisgarh's Bastar have proved this notion to be wrong.
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On BSF Man's Food Video, Bastar Forces' Query: Why Would He Risk His Job?
Panned by the Border Security Force after his viral videos complaining about the food served at the kitchens in the Line of Control, BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav has found support among his colleagues in the CRPF in faraway Bastar, in Chhattisgarh. The general opinion - expressed carefully on condition of anonymity - is that the jawan would not ...
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Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Secretaries On Strike, Villagers Left Jobless
50-year-old Lakshmi Bai who worked at the Panchayat Bhawan construction site in Chirodia village, 7 kilometres from Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha, has been jobless for the last 15 days due to strike by the sarpanch and panchayat secretaries in the state. Her son and husband, who are daily wagers, are struggling to find work in cities, due to the notes b...
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In Bhopal, A 'Wall Of Dedication' Helps Those In Need
At the New Market square in Bhopal, 60-year-old physically disabled beggar Raju, walks over to the 'Wall of Dedication' to find some clothes for his family. Donors leave whatever they don't need and the poor can pick up necessities by the wall. "I was passing by and I saw clothes being distributed here. So I requested them to give me some. I have t...
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Is Madhya Pradesh's First Digital Village Prepared To Go Cashless?
It has been over a month since the notes ban came into effect and the centre is encouraging people across the country to do cashless transactions. In a bid to promote cashless economy, especially in rural India, the Madhya Pradesh Government along with a public sector bank has made a village digital to facilitate cashless transactions.
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Bhopal Farmers Hit Hard After Centre Scraps Import Duty On Wheat
38-year-old farmer Deenu Yadav, who lives some 40 kms from state capital Bhopal, is uncertain whether the wheat crop he's growing will fetch him good price now that the centre has scrapped import duty on the grain. The government says the decision was taken to reduce domestic prices and denies there's a shortage.
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A Rare Sight - Working ATM, No Lines. Villagers Don't Know How To Use It
At the ATM outside a public undertaking bank just 25 kilometres from Bhopal, there is no sign of the sort of lines that are making daily headlines.
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Never Named Anyone, Says Wife Of Murdered Tribal On Professor Nandini Sundar
Days after the murder of a villager in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Bastar, the police cited his wife's complaint to name Delhi University professor Nandini Sundar and Jawaharlal Nehru University's Archana Prasad as murder suspects.
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In SIMI Encounter, First Cash Reward For Cops, Then Judicial Inquiry
In a U-turn from its earlier stand, the Madhya Pradesh government today announced a judicial inquiry into both the jail break and the encounter of the eight SIMI men on Monday.
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Mandsaur College Gives 'Scheduled Caste Bags' To Dalits, Says 'No Big Deal'
Economically backward Dalit and tribal students at a college in Madhya Pradesh are seething over a bag they have received under a government welfare scheme. The black bags have SC/ST welfare scheme prominently written on them, identifying them as Scheduled caste and Tribes.
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Families Of Cops Who Allegedly Assaulted RSS Man Want Protection
The families of seven police officers of Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, who were suspended for allegedly beating up an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh last month, have written to the police seeking protection from the group, which is the ideological mentor of the BJP.
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7 Lakh Quintal Onion Rot In Madhya Pradesh, Rs 6.7 Crore Spent On Disposal
More than seven lakh quintals of onions have gone to waste in warehouses across Madhya Pradesh since July, officials have said.
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Soldier's Mother Went To Cops For Stolen Medals, Allegedly Told To Pay
In Bhopal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will honour martyrs and open a war memorial today, the mother of a soldier killed in 1994 alleges that policemen demanded bribe to look for her son's medals, stolen two years ago.
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Madhya Pradesh 20-Year-Old Who Faked Rs 1.8 Crore Job At NASA Arrested
Police in Madhya Pradesh arrested Ansar Khan, 20, Friday for wrongly claiming that he was employed with United States' space agency - National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA. A fake identity card, with US president Barack Obama's forged signatures, was also recovered from him.
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Indore Techie Adopts Baby. Marries. Then A 2-Year-Old Tiger Joins The Family
Aditya Tiwary, 28, is the doting dad of 2-year-old Avnish and 2- year-old Lucky. Both are adopted.
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Indian Dogs Now Part Of Bomb Disposal Squad In Bastar
It is common perception that our indigenous dog breed is simply not up to the job when it comes to being part of the bomb disposal squad in the security forces. But the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF jawans in Kondagaon area of Chhattisgarh's Bastar have proved this notion to be wrong.
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On BSF Man's Food Video, Bastar Forces' Query: Why Would He Risk His Job?
Panned by the Border Security Force after his viral videos complaining about the food served at the kitchens in the Line of Control, BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav has found support among his colleagues in the CRPF in faraway Bastar, in Chhattisgarh. The general opinion - expressed carefully on condition of anonymity - is that the jawan would not ...
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Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Secretaries On Strike, Villagers Left Jobless
50-year-old Lakshmi Bai who worked at the Panchayat Bhawan construction site in Chirodia village, 7 kilometres from Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha, has been jobless for the last 15 days due to strike by the sarpanch and panchayat secretaries in the state. Her son and husband, who are daily wagers, are struggling to find work in cities, due to the notes b...
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In Bhopal, A 'Wall Of Dedication' Helps Those In Need
At the New Market square in Bhopal, 60-year-old physically disabled beggar Raju, walks over to the 'Wall of Dedication' to find some clothes for his family. Donors leave whatever they don't need and the poor can pick up necessities by the wall. "I was passing by and I saw clothes being distributed here. So I requested them to give me some. I have t...
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Is Madhya Pradesh's First Digital Village Prepared To Go Cashless?
It has been over a month since the notes ban came into effect and the centre is encouraging people across the country to do cashless transactions. In a bid to promote cashless economy, especially in rural India, the Madhya Pradesh Government along with a public sector bank has made a village digital to facilitate cashless transactions.
-
Bhopal Farmers Hit Hard After Centre Scraps Import Duty On Wheat
38-year-old farmer Deenu Yadav, who lives some 40 kms from state capital Bhopal, is uncertain whether the wheat crop he's growing will fetch him good price now that the centre has scrapped import duty on the grain. The government says the decision was taken to reduce domestic prices and denies there's a shortage.
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A Rare Sight - Working ATM, No Lines. Villagers Don't Know How To Use It
At the ATM outside a public undertaking bank just 25 kilometres from Bhopal, there is no sign of the sort of lines that are making daily headlines.
-
Never Named Anyone, Says Wife Of Murdered Tribal On Professor Nandini Sundar
Days after the murder of a villager in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Bastar, the police cited his wife's complaint to name Delhi University professor Nandini Sundar and Jawaharlal Nehru University's Archana Prasad as murder suspects.
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In SIMI Encounter, First Cash Reward For Cops, Then Judicial Inquiry
In a U-turn from its earlier stand, the Madhya Pradesh government today announced a judicial inquiry into both the jail break and the encounter of the eight SIMI men on Monday.
-
Mandsaur College Gives 'Scheduled Caste Bags' To Dalits, Says 'No Big Deal'
Economically backward Dalit and tribal students at a college in Madhya Pradesh are seething over a bag they have received under a government welfare scheme. The black bags have SC/ST welfare scheme prominently written on them, identifying them as Scheduled caste and Tribes.
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Families Of Cops Who Allegedly Assaulted RSS Man Want Protection
The families of seven police officers of Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, who were suspended for allegedly beating up an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh last month, have written to the police seeking protection from the group, which is the ideological mentor of the BJP.
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7 Lakh Quintal Onion Rot In Madhya Pradesh, Rs 6.7 Crore Spent On Disposal
More than seven lakh quintals of onions have gone to waste in warehouses across Madhya Pradesh since July, officials have said.
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Soldier's Mother Went To Cops For Stolen Medals, Allegedly Told To Pay
In Bhopal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will honour martyrs and open a war memorial today, the mother of a soldier killed in 1994 alleges that policemen demanded bribe to look for her son's medals, stolen two years ago.
-
Madhya Pradesh 20-Year-Old Who Faked Rs 1.8 Crore Job At NASA Arrested
Police in Madhya Pradesh arrested Ansar Khan, 20, Friday for wrongly claiming that he was employed with United States' space agency - National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA. A fake identity card, with US president Barack Obama's forged signatures, was also recovered from him.
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Indore Techie Adopts Baby. Marries. Then A 2-Year-Old Tiger Joins The Family
Aditya Tiwary, 28, is the doting dad of 2-year-old Avnish and 2- year-old Lucky. Both are adopted.
