Big news of Madhya Pradesh on 17th August.
Highlights
Government’s gift on buying an electric vehicleHeavy rain alert in Madhya Pradesh on August 19Petition related to the marriage of 15-year-old girls
Death will not wait for the doctors’ strike to end: High Court
The MP High Court made a sharp comment on the doctors’ strike, saying that deaths will not wait for the strike to end and warned the doctors to return to work immediately. Doctors’ protest against rape and murder continues in Kolkata. The court has issued a notice to the health department officials and sought a reply. The next hearing will be on August 20.
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Medical student dies after falling from the fourth floor in Chhindwara
A girl died after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment in Chhindwara on Friday night. She was a third year student of Wardha Medical College. Her father was sleeping at the time of the incident and the neighbours informed him. The police have conducted the post-mortem of the body and handed it over to the family.
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If Hindu children are found studying in madrasas in Madhya Pradesh, action will be taken
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued strict orders to stop non-Muslim children from studying in madrasas. If Hindu children are found in madrasas, their financial aid will be stopped and recognition will be cancelled. According to Article 28 (3) of the Constitution, religious education cannot be given without the consent of parents. All madrasas will be inspected and action will be taken against violations.
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Government will give an incentive of 50 thousand on purchasing an electric vehicle
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a new policy to promote electric vehicles (EVs). Under this, incentives will be given on a first come, first serve basis and registration fees will be zero. It will be mandatory to install EV charging points in petrol pumps and government offices. Parking of EV vehicles will also be free.
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Fight between three stray dogs in Mahakal temple
Stray dogs entered the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. A viral video showed three dogs fighting in the Ganesh mandap, causing panic among devotees. Dog attacks have happened in the temple premises before, and despite a municipal corporation campaign, the problem has not been solved.
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Rain alert in Madhya Pradesh in next 24 hours
Due to the effect of low pressure area formed over southern Bangladesh and monsoon trough passing through Madhya Pradesh, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in the state from August 19. Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, and Jabalpur may receive moderate rainfall, while light rainfall is expected in other areas.
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Petition seeking permission for marriage of 15 year old girls under Muslim Personal Law
A petition has been filed in the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which alleges that the permission for marriage of 15-year-old girls under Muslim Personal Law is a violation of the Child Marriage Prohibition Act-2006. The court has issued notice to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the Central Government, and other concerned parties and directed them to respond within four weeks.
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A vicious gang of thieves busted in Bhopal
Habibganj police station has exposed an active gang of thieves, which committed thefts in half a dozen vacant houses including the bungalow of Congress MLA Jaivardhan Singh on the night of 12-13 August. Police have taken two accused on remand and are searching for their absconding accomplice. The accused have confessed to stealing Rs 15 thousand cash from the MLA’s bungalow.
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Lady constable in police uniform advertised coaching
Ratlam district’s female constable Anishka Rawat Meena has been suspended for advertising a private coaching institute in police uniform. Her video went viral on social media in which she promoted a coaching institute in Indore. The SP took immediate action and suspended her and initiated a departmental inquiry.
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