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Sanawadiya Shifts to Natural Holi Colours | Tina Khatri Sustainable Living • Sanawadiya From petals to powders: Sanawadiya village shifts to natural Holi colours By TINA KHATRI | February 23, 2026 Janak Didi demonstrating the extraction of purple dye from Poi berries. A week-long community training programme on preparing natural colours for Holi has begun at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre, uniting families from four districts. Led by Janak Palta McGilligan , the workshop teaches simple, plant-based methods to celebrate Holi without harming the skin or environment. Click to view: The Science of Color Extraction Methods involve solar heating and manual crushing of local flora. For example, Poi Berries produce deep purple when extracted with hot water, while Palash flowers create the tradit...

Examination Progress Report MP Board scales up evaluation as 40,000 copies to be checked soon By TINA KHATRI | Indore | February 23, 2026 The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially commenced the evaluation of 40,000 answer sheets in Indore, with the first 1,440 copies already processed. Subjects Under Review: Physics Economics Higher Secondary English 1,440 Initial Copies Evaluated Strategic Distribution The board has assigned 46 evaluators to manage the current workload. Veer Mishra , an official of the school education department, confirmed the process is on track: “We have completed evaluation of nearly 1,440 copies so far, and assessm...

Indore Vulture Census 2026: 156 Birds Counted, Key Species Missing | Tina Khatri Final Census Report: 2025-26 156 vultures counted, but Indore skies lose White-rumped, Red-headed, and Long-billed species By TINA KHATRI | February 22, 2026 The 2025-26 biannual vulture census in the Indore Forest Division concluded on Sunday with a total of 156 birds . While the number shows a short-term recovery, the total absence of three critical species raises urgent ecological concerns. Choral Range: The Sanctuary Stronghold Choral Range hosted 138 of the total birds, highlighting its ecological stability. In contrast, urbanization and habitat fragmentation in Indore, Mhow, and Manpur continue to drive species away. Consolidated Three-Day Survey Results Range Day 1 ...

Indore Vulture Census Day 2: 151 Birds Recorded; Choral Range Dominates | Tina Khatri Indore Forest Division Official Update Indore Vulture Census: Day 2 count rises to 151; Species diversity remains a concern By TINA KHATRI | February 21, 2026 The ongoing 2025-26 biannual vulture census in the Indore Forest Division saw a significant upward revision in numbers on its second day. A total of 151 vultures were recorded on February 21, marking a 55% increase over the 97 birds sighted on Day 1. 151 Total Count (Day 2) 100% Egyptian Species Choral Range: The Core Sanctuary Consistent with Day 1 data, the Choral Range continues to be the primary habitat for the region's scavengers. Of the 151 birds recorded, 127 were found in Choral, underscoring the range's ecological stab...

Indore Board Exams: 21 Schools Flagged Sensitive, 15km Commute Enforced | Tina Khatri Exclusive: Examination Integrity Report 21 Indore schools flagged sensitive; students face 15km commute to curb cheating By TINA KHATRI | Indore | February 21, 2026 In a high-stakes move to preserve the integrity of the state’s education system, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has enforced a radical "distance mapping" strategy for the ongoing 2026 MP Board exams. Students from approximately 21 schools in the Indore district are currently navigating a major logistical hurdle: traveling up to 15 kilometres from their home institutions to reach designated exam centres. Why the 15km rule was applied: Historical Malpractice: Recurrent reports of organized mass cheating and leaks. Private Candidate Cluster...

Natural Holi Colours Workshop Indore: Free Training at Jimmy McGilligan Centre | Tina Khatri Sustainable Living • Indore Natural Holi colours workshop in Indore: free training from Feb 22 By TINA KHATRI | February 21, 2026 A week-long natural Holi colours training programme in Indore will begin on February 22 at the Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development. The workshop, led by social worker Janak Palta McGilligan, focuses on eco-friendly and chemical-free celebrations. Feb 22–27 Dates 10:00 AM Daily Time Free Entry Fee Focus on Eco-Friendly Celebrations The training will teach participants how to prepare natural dry and wet Holi colours using flowers, leaves, and fruits such as roses, bougainvillea, ambadi, palash, sindoo...

MPBSE Live App-Based Evaluation Tracking Launched in Indore | Tina Khatri Digital Education Reform MPBSE introduces live app-based evaluation tracking in Indore By TINA KHATRI | February 21, 2026 In a significant digital push to streamline examination processes, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has rolled out a first-of-its-kind system enabling live updates of answer script evaluation through a dedicated mobile application. The initiative was introduced to educators in Indore during a training session held at Sarafa Vidya Niketan on Saturday. Organized by the School Education Department, the session addressed the upcoming digital framework intended to modernize examination management across the state. 200+ Teachers Trained Live Real-time Tracking ...