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A recent cruise boat capsizing in Jabalpur's Bargi dam has sparked outrage over Madhya Pradesh Tourism's alleged safety negligence. Eyewitnesses reported a lack of life jackets and inadequate safety measures, echoing a similar near-disaster in Bhopal four years ago. Despite promises of reforms, inspections remain irregular, leaving tourists demanding accountability and stricter enforcement.

In a devastating event on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway, a speeding pickup truck carrying workers flipped over and collided with an SUV, leading to the tragic death of 12 individuals, among them three innocent children. Many survivors are now facing critical injuries.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a probe into missing government land records at the Gwalior Collectorate. A single-judge bench expressed concern over the absence of a complete file for a 2006 civil appeal, questioning the appointment of an Officer-in-Charge and the lack of official documentation. The court emphasized accountability for the missing records.

Bird flu has been confirmed in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, following the deaths of approximately 5,500 chickens at a government poultry farm. Authorities have initiated containment measures, including shutting down the farm, destroying infected birds and eggs, and establishing a five-kilometre sensitive zone. Health and animal husbandry departments are coordinating to prevent further spread.