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Iram Siddique
Iram is Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express and she covers Madhya Pradesh. She has been reporting on politics, governance and policy with a focus on environment and agriculture, caste atrocities and minority issues. Previously, Iram has reported extensively on urban transportation, especially Mumbai's rail network, and crime. She tweets at @scribbly_scribe
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Madhya Pradesh: Suspecting ‘booster’ dose malpractice, Agar Malwa health officer prohibits first dose of Covid-19 vaccineSubscriber Only
December 08, 2021 12:51 IST
The order, which said permission from a concerned revenue officer was needed for anyone to avail the first dose, was withdrawn on Tuesday night. A sudden spike in first-dose administration despite covering the entire population had triggered the order, said CMHO Dr SS Malviya.
Wed, Dec 08, 2021
MP school attacked as Class 12 exam on, students write paper in fear, afraid to returnSubscriber Only
December 07, 2021 15:36 IST
Around 300 people had gathered outside St Joseph High School to protest on Monday. The mob soon turned violent and forced its way into the premises and damaged property.
Tue, Dec 07, 2021
After 107 days in jail, Indore bangle seller who was assaulted by mob gets bailSubscriber Only
December 07, 2021 13:38 IST
🔴 Tasleem Ali had been arrested on August 23 on the charge of “outraging the modesty of women”. The cross FIR came after his own complaint of being brutally assaulted and looted.
Wed, Dec 08, 2021
Catholic school in Madhya Pradesh vandalised by Hindu groupsSubscriber Only
December 07, 2021 05:20 IST
🔴 Police said four people have been detained in connection with the incident, while CCTV footage is being checked to find the other accused.
Tue, Dec 07, 2021
In Madhya Pradesh, experts meet today on surge in human-elephant conflictSubscriber Only
December 06, 2021 02:27 IST
The state recorded a new high of nearly 110 elephants this year.
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
MP woman constable allowed to undergo gender reassignment surgerySubscriber Only
December 01, 2021 14:44 IST
She is likely to undergo the surgery at AIIMs in Delhi.
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Explained: How commissionerate system in Bhopal and Indore will impact policingSubscriber Only
November 28, 2021 14:29 IST
Prime Minister Modi, during the 56th DGPs and IGPs conference, is said to have reinforced the need to adopt the commissionerate system in cities with a population of over 10 lakh.
Sun, Nov 28, 2021
Explained: Who are the icons Madhya Pradesh is honouring as part of its tribal outreach programme?Subscriber Only
November 24, 2021 19:56 IST
The BJP, which has been in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, excluding the 15-month-long rule of the Congress in 2018, has initiated a massive tribal outreach programme after losing tribal seats in a closely contested assembly elections.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
MP to bring in police commissioner system for Bhopal, IndoreSubscriber Only
November 22, 2021 07:24 IST
Currently, responsibilities are divided between the district magistrate and the Superintendent of Police. The DM issues arrest warrants and licences, and the SP directs investigation for crimes and the arrests.
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
MP: Dalit man’s hand hacked off after payment disputeSubscriber Only
November 21, 2021 12:17 IST
The victim is admitted in hospital in Rewa, and the limb has been reattached to his body. It is not immediately clear if it can be used again.
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
NLIU Bhopal gives clean chit to students, staff for irregularitiesSubscriber Only
November 19, 2021 04:10 IST
The discrepancies in the NLIU examination process first came to light in 2016 when students complained of lapses in the functioning of the university and alleged that some students were awarded degrees despite failing.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021
In renaming Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station, BJP’s tribal outreachSubscriber Only
November 15, 2021 05:20 IST
The new name, intended to honour the bravery and legacy of Rani Kamlapati, was announced by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan ahead of Modi's visit to Bhopal on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas or Tribal Pride Day.
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
Bhopal hospital blaze: 8 more babies die, hospital says not linked to fireSubscriber Only
November 11, 2021 03:20 IST
The hospital administration said the new deaths were not linked to the fire but the list includes the twin of the day-old infant that had succumbed to the blaze two days ago.
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
He saved eight babies at Bhopal hospital, couldn’t rescue his nephewSubscriber Only
November 10, 2021 04:16 IST
Instead of looking for his nephew, Khan joined them. He thought: “If I can save the lives of these innocent babies, God will protect mine.” Khan says he saved eight infants but could not save his eight-day-old nephew, Rahil, who was “born after a wait of 12 years”.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Bhopal hospital did not have fire NOC, say top officialsSubscriber Only
November 09, 2021 18:23 IST
NCPCR has taken suo moto cognisance of the incident and asked the Madhya Pradesh government to constitute an inquiry into the circumstances leading to the deaths.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Brahmins, Baniyas in pocket: BJP MP in-charge on need for tribal vote baseSubscriber Only
November 09, 2021 02:09 IST
Bypolls were held for three Assembly and one Lok Sabha seat of which BJP retained its Khandwa parlimentary seat. It also won two of the Assembly seats.
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
Labourer beaten up & wife shot at in MP; three accused booked under SC-SCT ActSubscriber Only
November 07, 2021 22:28 IST
Pushpendra Mishra, Town Inspector of Civil Lines police station, said, "We have registered a case and the accused will be arrested soon.”
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
After UP, MP sets stage for a law to recover damages from protestersSubscriber Only
November 03, 2021 15:40 IST
If the damages are not paid within 15 days of the Tribunal order, the tribunal will then be empowered to write to the district collector concerned to make recovery on the lines of the same done by the Revenue Department.
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
Saffron surge in Congress bastions in MPSubscriber Only
November 03, 2021 03:14 IST
The BJP has been drawing public ire amid inflation, hike in fuel prices and a fertiliser crisis but managed to emerge victorious in Prithvipur and Jobat — both Congress strongholds.
Wed, Nov 03, 2021
Prakash Jha to Dabur to mangalsutra: MP’s Home Minister gets them to fall in line with his hardlineSubscriber Only
November 01, 2021 04:49 IST
Last week, Mishra had lashed out at Prakash Jha’s webseries Aashram-3 for “scenes that hurt our sentiments” and an “objectionable” Dabur ad that showed a lesbian couple celebrating Karwa Chauth.
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
Kin claim suicide over fertiliser; govt says MP man not a farmerSubscriber Only
October 31, 2021 04:31 IST
According to Dhanpal's family in Piprol village in Naisaria tehsil, he had borrowed Rs 4,000 for buying fertiliser but failed to do so due to its shortage
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Madhya Pradesh: As fertiliser crisis continues, 43-year-old farmer dies by suicideSubscriber Only
October 30, 2021 12:45 IST
Ahead of the sowing season of Rabi crops like mustard and wheat, farmers of several districts of MP are struggling with shortage of fertiliser at the distribution centres of co-operative societies.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
In MP, VHP pushes for OTT ‘guidelines’, meets GovernorSubscriber Only
October 30, 2021 06:19 IST
On Sunday evening, around 50 men from the Bajrang Dal stormed the set of the web series Aashram-3, smeared ink on the face of director Prakash Jha, and smashed the windshields of at least three buses parked at the site of the shooting in Bhopal's old jail at Arera Hills.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
1 month, 59 meetings: Shivraj Singh Chouhan dives into bypoll battleSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 01:22 IST
Chouhan was visiting Choti Kole's house for dinner after an extensive day-long campaign at Raigaon in Satna district, one of three Assembly seats, along with a Lok Sabha constituency set for bypolls on October 30.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Explained: Madhya Pradesh bypolls – key candidates, top issuesSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 22:46 IST
Madhya Pradesh bypolls: Over 26 lakh voters will decide the fate of 48 candidates in these polls, considered a litmus test for Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. The results will be declared on November 2.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021Journalism of Courage
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