Sagar Watch: News In Short
Pratibha Rai Suspende
๐Acting on the orders of Collector Sandeep G.R., action has been taken against Pratibha Rai, a middle school teacher at Government Secondary School Kirond, Bina block, after a video went viral on the Bhaskar app.
In the video dated December 11, 2025, she allegedly claimed involvement in illegal sand mining across Sagar district and links with a private company. A preliminary inquiry confirmed the recording, following which she was suspended with immediate effect.
The shortest day-Today๐Sunday, December 21, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the Winter Solstice, said National Award-winning science communicator Sarika Gharu. At 8:33 pm IST, the Sun’s rays will fall vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn, after which the Sun’s northward journey begins.
The phenomenon occurs due to Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt. From this point, days will gradually lengthen. In Madhya Pradesh, daylight will last about 10 hours and 44 minutes, shorter in northern India and longer in southern regions.
Community Feast ON 22 Dec
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The annual foundation festival and community feast (Bhandara) of Shri Paramhans Ashram Amrit Jhiriya, located near Deorikalan in Sagar district, will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025. The occasion marks the arrival of Paramhans Swami Shri Muktanand Ji Maharaj at Amrit Jhiriya on December 22, 1997. As part of the five-day celebrations, the Shri Gita Gyan Yagya began on December 18 following Vedic rituals, conducted by Yagyacharya Pandit Chandramauli Pandey Ji. The Purnahuti, grand Bhandara, and a spiritual discourse from 1 pm to 3 pm will be held on December 22.
BMC Students Secured Top Ranking๐Students of Bundelkhand Medical College (BMC), Sagar, delivered an outstanding performance in the MD Anesthesia examination of Madhya Pradesh Medical University, securing top positions among all government medical colleges in the state.
PG student Dr. Kriti Jain secured first rank, while Dr. Varsha achieved fourth rank, bringing pride to the college and the Bundelkhand region. Dean Dr. P.S. Thakur congratulated the students and praised the department’s academic excellence.
Demands FIR Against Police Officers
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Former Madhya Pradesh minister Surendra Chaudhary has written to Sagar Superintendent of Police Vikas Sehwal and City SP Ajay Kumar Sankat, demanding FIRs against police station in-charges prima facie involved in illegal liquor trade, gambling, betting, and drug-related activities. He alleged inaction despite verified complaints and chief ministerial directions. Chaudhary expressed concern over possible evidence tampering and lack of impartial inquiry, seeking strict action against guilty officers or transfer of the entire probe to the CBI.
