shivpuri district

A local court has handed down life sentences to two men, Sanoj Singh and Ajit Singh, for the premeditated murder of Vishnu Sharma in Bokaro. The fatal shooting, stemming from a land dispute, occurred in May 2023. Both convicts also received seven-year terms for destroying evidence and violating the Arms Act, with all sentences to be served concurrently.

Fuel supply disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict are prompting a resurgence of bullock carts in Hazaribag district. With fuel stations struggling to maintain stocks, traditional transport is being utilized for ferrying construction materials and agricultural produce, as mechanized vehicles become less viable due to shortages and rising costs.

Mercury Crosses 44°, Severe Heatwave Warning Issued In MP

Heat to continue but don’t rule out occasional breathers: Met

A four-year-old child died in a bus fire on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. The intercity express bus, carrying over 50 passengers, caught fire while parked at a hotel. Passengers alleged the driver ignored warnings about burning wires, leading to the tragedy.

Boy Was Trapped Under The Seat; Bus Had No Emergency Door, Fire Extinguisher, Say Passengers

India is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in many regions, coinciding with the traditional 'Nautapa' period. This harsh spell, linked to solar activity, is crucial for monsoon formation but poses significant health risks, especially in vulnerable communities and for outdoor workers.

TOI Walks You By Weathered Stones & Forgotten Stories

Met warns of thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning at several places

A political storm brews in Shivpuri after a video surfaced showing BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi confronting police. Lodhi allegedly warned Karera SDOP Ayush Jakhad regarding action taken against his son. The incident follows an accident where an SUV, reportedly driven by the MLA's son, injured five people. Police maintain due procedure was followed in the investigation.

An SUV allegedly driven by the son of a BJP MLA injured five people in Madhya Pradesh's shivpuri district. The vehicle reportedly rammed into a motorcycle and two women walking on the road. Police have registered a case against the MLA's son, Dinesh Lodhi, and are investigating the incident.

Suspected treasure hunters dug a 20-foot deep tunnel inside the ASI-protected Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh, concealing the entrance behind a temple. Digging tools and blankets were found, indicating prolonged occupation. The excavation was likely driven by a local legend of buried treasure beneath a temple idol.

A devastating road accident in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a newlywed bride and groom. An out-of-control truck carrying poultry feed overturned onto a roadside auto, crushing the occupants. The victims were en route to a village after their wedding when the tragedy struck.

A woman tehsildar, Amita Singh Tomar, who previously won Rs 50 lakh on Kaun Banega Crorepati, has been arrested in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. She is accused of involvement in a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam dating back to 2021. Tomar was removed from her post and sent to jail after her anticipatory bail pleas were rejected.

In a surprising turn of events, Amita Singh Tomar, the former winner of Kaun Banega Crorepati who bagged a whopping Rs 50 lakh, has been taken into custody in Gwalior. Authorities have revealed her purported involvement in a fraudulent flood relief scheme from 2021, amounting to Rs 2.5 crore.