MP News Today: Bus free on Rakshabandhan… Sisters cremated their brothers, 10 big news of the state made headlines

Big news of Madhya Pradesh on 18th August.

Highlights

12 year old Preeti conquered Mount ElbrusAttempt to stop conversion in tribal areaSocial worker from Mumbai sexually exploited in Jhabua

Bhopal. Free travel for women in buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, sisters lit the funeral pyre of their brothers, Christian preacher accused of sexual abuse, 12-year-old Preeti Parmar conquered Europe’s highest mountain Elbrus, moderate rainfall in the state, read ahead the big news that made headlines throughout the day.

Free bus fare for women and girls on Rakshabandhan

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited (AICTSL) has provided free travel facility to women in all I-bus and city buses of the city on Monday. 350 city buses and 59 BRTS buses of AICTSL will be completely free on this day. About 1.25 lakh passengers use these buses daily.

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On the day of Rakhi, sisters bid farewell to their brother by cremating him

A day before Raksha Bandhan, the 17-year-old only brother died. The grieving sisters themselves lit the funeral pyre of their brother and performed the last rites. Seeing this emotional picture of the brother’s farewell, the eyes of everyone present at the crematorium filled with tears.

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RSS’s effort to stop conversion in tribal areas

In the tribal dominated areas of Dhar district where there is a lack of temples and idols, the Hindu society has taken the initiative to protect religion. Shivlingas are being established in about 1000 villages. People of the society are donating Shivlingas, which will create a Shiva-like atmosphere in these places and the tribal area will become Shivaanchal.

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Mumbai’s social worker sexually abused in Jhabua

In Jhabua, a social worker from Mumbai accused a Christian missionary of sexually exploiting her and forcing her to convert. While giving a statement at the police station, she fainted and was admitted to the district hospital. The victim had come to Jhabua in January and was staying here for the last 6-7 months for social work after seeing the lack of education in tribal areas.

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There will be heavy rain again in Madhya Pradesh

Due to the effect of low pressure area in Bangladesh and monsoon trough in Madhya Pradesh, the eastern and northern parts of the state are receiving rainfall. On Sunday, 76 mm rainfall was recorded in Sidhi, 66 mm in Umaria, and light rainfall was recorded in other areas. According to meteorologists, the low pressure area is likely to turn into very low pressure, which may cause moderate rainfall in Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, and Jabalpur divisions. Read the full news here

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Preeti conquered Europe’s highest mountain Elbrus at the age of 12

12-year-old Preeti Parmar of Sehore set a new record by climbing Europe’s highest mountain Elbrus. She is the youngest girl from Madhya Pradesh to have climbed this mountain. Preeti started climbing from the base camp at 1 am and reached the summit in 9 hours. Her brother Chetan Parmar was also with her, who successfully climbed this mountain in the first attempt.

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In Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister and Ministers will pay income tax themselves

In Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister and Ministers will now have to deposit the income tax on their salary and allowances themselves. Governor Mangubhai Patel has approved this amendment. Under the amendment bill introduced in the Assembly, the Chief Minister, Ministers, Assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Leader of the Opposition will now pay their income tax themselves. This amendment will be effective from July 1, 2024.

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