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The Free Press Journal - Bhopal

Meritorious students await laptops, scooties

As many as 650 meritorious students in Barwani district who scored above 75% in their Class 12 board examinations in May 2024, are still waiting for the laptops and scooties promised under a scheme initiated by former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

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January 10, 2025
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8 Women Tribal Village Heads Meet Prez

Empowering women and encouraging their participation in nation-building, especially following the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan law. About 500 tribal women representatives from 22 states participated in the event, showcasing the collective strength and potential of women in governance. Notable attendees included National Scheduled Tribe Commission chairman Antar Singh Arya and Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi.

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January 10, 2025
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Collector Removes Assistant Teacher From Government Service

Collector Dr. Rahul Fating on Thursday, removed assistant teacher and the then District Education Centre Pansemal's block academic coordinator Yuvraj Singh Sisodia under Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Rules 1966, after criminal charges were proved and a sentence was passed by the Second Additional Sessions Court, Sendhwa.

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January 10, 2025
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Dhamnod-Barwah Highway to be repaired at a cost of Rs 94L

Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) has prepared a repair estimate of Rs 94 lakh for Dhamnod-Barwah Highway, which will begin after getting government approval.

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January 10, 2025
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Man travels from Bhopal to Mahidpur on scooter to spread cleanliness message

A person from the Bohra community, resident of Bhajapur, Uttar Pradesh arrived in the town on Wednesday, to spread the message of cleanliness.

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January 10, 2025
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270-km cruise on Narmada from Dhar to Gujarat's Statue of Unity on cards

Waterway tourism expected to start by 2026 end

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January 10, 2025
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Students risk life crossing flooded bridges, officials in slumber

DISGRACE | Girls risk their lives to reach school

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January 10, 2025
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Personnel Dept Asks IAS Officers To Give Property Details By Jan 31

The personnel department of the GAD has issued an order asking the IAS officers to give details of their properties online by January 31.

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January 10, 2025
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HC raps health officials for slow digitisation of gas tragedy survivors' data

RULING| Apex court allows petitioners to file objections and suggestions

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January 10, 2025
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Deadly dividers, a recipe for road accidents

■ Many commuters resort to dangerous practices, including jumping over the dividers in a bid to avoid longer U-turns ■ City witnesses 6-8 accidents every month due to these reckless acts, resulting in 1-2 fatalities on an average

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January 10, 2025
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Now, Digi Locker Facility for Electricity Consumers as Well

Service Started in 16 Districts

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January 10, 2025
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HC Nixes PIL on Temples in Police Stations

Claiming violation of SC order, petitioner moved HS stating that 800 police stations out of 1,259 have places of worship on premises

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January 10, 2025
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1.6L names of Ladli Behnas deleted due to ineligibility

Congress criticises the government

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January 10, 2025
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Officials going through incriminating documents to detect tax evasion

The names of some ruling party leaders cropped up after raids

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January 10, 2025
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GST is for the rich, by the rich, says Singhdeo

Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, TS Singhdeo, has strongly criticised the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, describing it as \"of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich.\"

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January 10, 2025
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Chinese drone in Bhopal Jail traced to doctor

Probe Underway, Security Measures Under Review

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January 10, 2025
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Lalitpur tops in solving IGRS complaints

The district police got the first position for the fourth in a row in solving complaints under Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS), official sources said on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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Kolar Water Supply To Be Disrupted Tomorrow

Water supply will be disrupted in various colonies including E-6 and E-7 Arera Colony on January 11 due to leakage repair work being done at various places in the feeder main pipe lines of Kolar Water Supply Project.

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January 10, 2025
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Man kills 28 pet pigeons of his neighbour in Gwalior, booked

A man allegedly killed 28 pet pigeons of his neighbour in Scindia Nagar of Gwalior, on Wednesday night, said police on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025
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Fake hotel booking costs naib tehsildar Rs 2.64L

New Year celebrations turn sour

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January 10, 2025
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Crime branch sleuths, police teams scanning CCTV footage

It is suspected that someone close to the grain traders must have tipped off miscreants about the traders going for cash collection

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January 10, 2025
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Thieves Hire SUV for Stealing Shuttering Plates, Four Arrested

Stolen Goods and Thar Worth Rs 20 Lakh Seized

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January 10, 2025
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Rally Taken Out To Give Tips On Rules Of The Road

An auto rally has been flagged off as part of the Road Safety Month, which is being observed under the theme 'Parwah' in the district.

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January 10, 2025
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Flesh trade thrives online under escort service guise

SAFE HAVEN | Tech-savvy racketeers use net to lure clients

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January 10, 2025
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Women, girl students given tips about health, sanitary napkins

Hindustan Power has launched a drive to make women and girls aware about the health issues they should take care about during their menstrual cycle.

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January 10, 2025
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Four generations of 15 tribal families have yet to see school

■ Kundul village in Balaghat district lacks school, hospital, road, power and water ■ The villagers are not acquainted with their elected representatives

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January 10, 2025
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Children Get Tips About Forest, Aquatic Life

The forest department has arranged an event in which the officials informed children about birds, animals and aquatic life.

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January 10, 2025
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SC Rejects Review Pleas on Same-Sex Marriage Verdict

Online Report

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January 10, 2025
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Passport index: Pakistan ranks below Somalia

Pakistan's passport has been ranked among the weakest in the world, securing the 103rd spot in the Henley Passport Index 2025, a significant drop from its position in the previous year, as reported by The News International.

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January 10, 2025
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Freebies or better amenities, choice rests with citizens'

People have to decide if they want freebies or better roads, good drainage system and improved water supply, said economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday.

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January 10, 2025