Bhopal

Tribal Pride Day is an honest effort to rectify a major injustice of history: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda is being celebrated as National Tribal Pride Day across the country. Tribal Pride Day is an honest effort to rectify a great injustice of history. The Prime Minister said that for the overall welfare of the tribal society, many schemes are being run and work is being done for their economic and social development. Prime Minister Modi was addressing the National Tribal Pride Day organised in Jamui district of Bihar ..

Teachings, messages of Guru Nanakji will guide us for ages: CM Yadav

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav bowed his head in the Gurudwara located in Arera Colony on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and congratulated the Sikh community on Guru Nanak Jayanti on Friday. Chief Minister Dr Yadav was welcomed by the Sikh community with a saropa and a garland. Chief Minister Dr Yadav said that when we remember Guru Nanak, who cared for brotherhood in the society, took everyone along and instilled a sense of equality among people, our mind becomes delighted. People who follow and ..

Teenager commits suicide by jumping in front of train

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old teenager, identified as Vikas Valmiki, committed suicide by jumping in front of a train at the Bhadbhada railway line in Bhopal’s Sukhi Sevania area on Thursday night. The police were informed, and the body was recovered from the railway tracks. According to the police, Vikas was a resident of Kurwai in Vidisha district and was working as a cleaner at a printing press in Bhopal. He was living in a rented accommodation near the Koka Hanuman temple. The police investigat..

Project for developmental outcomes for disadvantaged-children in State gets ICMR grant

Dr Deepti Dabar’s, (Associate Professor in the Department of Community & Family Medicine at AIIMS Bhopal), project titled ‘Survive to Thrive Implementation Research to Improve Developmental Outcomes of Disadvantaged Children in Urban, Rural, Tribal Areas of Madhya Pradesh - A Mixed Methods Intervention Study’, has been selected for the Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals for Intermediate Extramural Grants by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Prof Singh emphasised the importance ..

Second digital arrest in a week!

A telecom engineer named Pramod Kumar was digitally arrested in the city on Wednesday. As per information, he was digitally arrested for six hours and the accused demanded a sum of Rs 3.5 lakh from him. As per information, he received a call that his phone number is being misused in a crime for which he can be jailed. Hearing the same, the victim got scared and fell prey to the arrest. Notably, this is the second digital arrest in a week. Earlier in another incident, a businessman named Vivek Oberoi ..

Servant kills master for making derogatory remarks against his fiancee; arrested

The Gandhi Nagar police cracked a murder case and arrested one accused. The accused was working in the house of the deceased and committed the murder of his boss as he was hitting on his fiancee often making derogatory remarks against her. According to the police, on November 12, a complaint was lodged by Radhika Mehra, a resident of Eintkhedi, stating that her brother-in-law, Mahesh Mehra, had gone missing. During the investigation, the police found that Mahesh Mehra’s colleague, Raghuvir Ahirwar, ..

Notorious wildlife smuggler handed over to Tamil Nadu Forest Department on production warrant

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) STSF, Madhya Pradesh, informed that the notorious wildlife smuggler and hunter Pujari Singh Bawaria has been handed over to the equivalent authorities of Tamil Nadu after the permission of the Court of Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh on the basis of the production warrant issued by the Court of Udanandalam Tamil Nadu. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Wildlife STSF Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, informed that on the basis of alert received from Wildlife ..

State shines at World University Games

The World University Shooting Championship organised at Delhi concluded on Wednesday with three shooters bagging a bronze in the skeet team event. The 03-member Indian team that won the bronze medal included players Mansi Raghuvanshi (109 points) and Vanshika Tiwari (111 points) of MP State Shooting (Shotgun) Academy. The third player Yashaswani Rathore (114 points) is a player from Rajasthan. The gold medal of the competition was won by the team of Italy (338 points) and the silver medal was won ..

Cyber police stns to come up in every district of State

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that in case of digital arrest or other cyber crime, police should be informed immediately. He said that these crimes can be avoided with our awareness, courage to face cyber fraudsters and prompt action by police. Chief Minister Dr Yadav was talking to media at State Cyber Police Headquarters. It is noteworthy that on November 9, Cyber Police took prompt action in the digital arrest of a person living in Arera Colony, conducted a live raid and freed ..

Police arrest man with stolen vehicles

On Tuesday, Nishatpura Police successfully arrested a vehicle lifter and recovered two stolen vehicles from the accused. As per information, on November 10, a special team was formed to track down and arrest the vehicle thief. While patrolling New Jail Road, the police noticed a suspicious individual riding a black motorcycle without a number plate, coming from Gandhinagar towards Karond. When the police tried to stop the man, he attempted to flee. After a brief chase, the police cornered the suspect ..

Collector Singh directs Revenue officers to prepare for Revenue Maha Abhiyan 3.0

On Tuesday, while addressing a meeting, District Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh instructed all revenue officers to prepare for Revenue Maha Abhiyan 3.0, aiming to position Bhopal district at the top of the campaign and improve progress on the RCMS portal. He emphasized the importance of engaging with the public to address their issues during the campaign. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrates (ADM) Siddharth Jain, Prakash Nayak, Bhupendra Goyal, Ankur Meshram, along with ..

Orders for intensive vehicle checking during upcoming Budhni by-election

   Staff Reporter Bhopal   Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Singh inspected the Strong Room, Polling Material Distribution Centers, and SST Check Posts set-up in the Budhni constituency on Friday in view of the November 13 by-elect..

30-year-old man hangs himself to death in Chhola Mandir area

   A 30-year-old man, Rohit Ahirwar, was found dead in a hanging position in the Chhola Mandir area of Bhopal. The incident occurred on November 8 around 7 pm, and the police were informed through a call to Dial-100. The deceased was identi..

wedding season boom missing from city markets

    Staff Reporter  With the bells of the wedding season round the corner, the markets of the city are struggling with low influx of shoppers with the sale being similar to that of the previous year, or with stagnant increase in s..

CM Yadav hints at increasing incentive amount while transferring Nov installment

   Staff Reporter  While transferring the November installment of Rs 1,573 crore to 1.29 crore women of the State on Saturday under Ladli Bahna Yojana, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav signalled on increasing the incentive amount in the c..

CM Yadav draws parallels between Congress and demon king ‘Kans’

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla   After Jharkhand and Maharashtra, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has lashed out at main opposition Congress in home State, where Chief Minister has compared Congress with Lord Shri Krisha..

Robbery accused arrested; items worth Rs 4.8 lakh recovered

   Staff Reporter  On Friday, Misrod police arrested an individual namely Sunny alias Raghav alias Raghavendra Singh (28), a resident of New Ambedkar Nagar, Kolar road over his connection in a robbery case. Stolen gold items worth Rs ..

Folk songs by renowned singers mark conclusion of Chhath Festival

   Staff Reporter   The two-day Chhath Festival organised by the Bhojpuri Sahitya Academy of the Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture concluded with a grand celebrations at four locations in Bhopal. On the second and final day of..

Aggrieved parties agree to keep temple at Ayodhya extension at same place

  Staff Reporter  The temple at the Ayodhya extension area of the city will remain on its place. This decision was taken in a meeting held on Friday which involved both parties where the complainant gave a no objection signal to the temple ..

RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat asks Swayamsevaks to achieve tasks for Centenary Year celebrations of Sangh

  Staff Reporter   Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat chaired a meeting of Pracharaks in Mahakoshal Prant at Keshav Kuti, on Friday. He encouraged the Swayamsevaks for achieving the tasks set for Centenary Yea..

Waiting’ teachers stage massive

 Staff Reporter  On Friday, the city witnessed a protest by teachers who cleared the teacher eligibility test in 2023 but were not given appointment letters and were kept in the waiting category. They were also seen beating plates citing that i..

‘Focus on innovation, research and real-time problems of society’

   Staff Reporter  After NITTTR Bhopal got the status of Deemed University, an orientation program was organized in the Institute for the first PhD batch on Thursday. On this occasion, the Director of the Institute, Professor CC Tripa..

Chhath puja celebrated at IGRMS

  Staff Reporter  Chhath Puja was celebrated with fervour at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya. Individuals there also remembered veteran folk artist Sharda Sinha on this occasion. Professor Bhaskar Sinha of the Indian Institute of..

19-year-old girl’s suicide row: Police interrogating uncle, aunt

 Staff Reporter   In a shocking case, Chuna Bhatti police have arrested the uncle and aunt of a 19-year-old student, Palak Sondhiya, who had committed suicide in February this year. Police investigations revealed that her uncle, Anand Sondhiya, ..

Bhopal teams emerge overall champions

 Staff Reporter  The 68th State-level School Boxing Competition concluded at Pandit Lajja Shankar Jha Model Excellence School on Thursday. The concluding ceremony started with worship of Maa Saraswati, followed by various activities including ma..

BJP, Cong at EC’s doorsteps

  Staff Reporter Ahead of by-elections in Budhni and Vijaypur legislative assemblies, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) knocked the doors of the Election Commission regarding various demands. In the letter..

Chhath Puja: Atmosphere near ghats filled with fervour

Chhath Puja, one of the most revered festivals, is being celebrated with great fervour and devotion across the city. The four-day festival, which commenced with ‘Nahay-Khay’ ritual on Tuesday, is witnessing grand preparations at various ghats, including popular Prempura Ghat, where devotees celebrated the second day of the festival – Kharna. Chhath Puja holds a special significance for Bihari community in Bhopal. The atmosphere around the ghats is filled with spiritual fervour as people prepare to ..

Proposed property hike in Bhopal on hold

Finance Minister Jagdish Devda has announced reconsideration of recently proposed collector guideline in Bhopal, the State capital. According to this guidelines issued on November 4, a proposal was made to increase property rate in Bhopal by up to 200%, on which a final decision will be taken only after review. After this announcement of the Finance Minister, voices of protest have subsided a bit, but the general public and people associated with real estate still seem dissatisfied with this proposal...

ED raids multiple locations in Bhopal in money laundering case

The Directorate of Enforcement is conducting raids on multiple premises linked to a chartered accountant, B C Jain in connection to an alleged money laundering case in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. According to officials, the ED team initiated the operation at 6 AM in Arera Colony. The action was because of complaints of large-scale money laundering and alleged involvement in converting black money into white. Raids were carried out at half a dozen locations in Bhopal, targeting the CA and his associates...

‘Ensure complaints on Solution Online, CM Helpline are resolved in set timelimit’

Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Singh has directed that availability of fertilisers for farmers, according to their needs, be ensured in the division. He also instructed that pending complaints on Solution Online and CM Helpline be resolved within set timelimit. Furthermore, continuous electricity supply for agriculture should be maintained and transformer-related complaints should be addressed promptly. Singh gave these directives during the review meeting of the timeline-based letters in the ..

Collector asks Revenue officers to ensure timely benefits of schemes to public

During the review meeting of Revenue cases held on Tuesday in the Collectorate conference hall, Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh conducted a thorough review of pending cases such as mutation, partition, and demarcation. Collector Singh instructed all revenue officers to ensure the prompt resolution of pending cases in their areas and to resolve cases registered on the RCM portal within the designated timeframe...

Vice President Dhankar to inaugurate All India Kalidas Festival in Ujjain: CM

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that Govardhan Puja was organised by the State government as an effort to preserve cultural heritage. This innovation, showing sensitivity towards our culture, was appreciated everywhere. This festival, which shows love for cows, will also help in promoting milk production in the state. He said that the Regional Industry Conclave held in Rewa has been encouraging. Industrialists and investors have shown interest in conducting activities in the state. Investment ..

Special camps organised at old age homes in district for issuing Ayushman cards

Special camps were organised in various old age homes across the district to create Ayushman cards for senior citizens over the age of 70. On November 4, camps were held at Apna Ghar Old Age Home, Rohit Nagar, Yashoda Old Age Home, Anand Dham Old Age Home, Elder First Old Age Home, Apna Ghar Old Age Home Indrapuri, and Nellore Old Age Home...

AQI reaches to alarming levels in State

As the State celebrated the festival of lights with gaiety, the air quality declined significantly in the region. According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI level in the city soared to 194 with o3 (Ozone) as a prominent pollutant. At many cities, the AQI was in the “poor category” whereas in others, the AQI levels were on the moderate side, with some at the brink of getting a ‘poor’ level. As reported, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) had applied a strategy ..

Steps towards fulfilling resolution of building a developed MP, cultural renaissance

Madhya Pradesh has begun 68 years of its journey towards its transformation. In this journey, till about two decades ago, the State was in the category of a ‘BIMARU’ State. With continuous efforts for development, the State moved forward on the path of progress. For the last ten years, under the guidance of the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State has taken a turn towards development and the State is moving towards becoming a developed State. Now, we have started a new journey of public ..

CM inaugurates Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Sports Complex

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the newly constructed Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Sports Complex on Madhya Pradesh’s 69th Foundation Day. Spread over 18 acres and built at a cost of Rs 11.43 crores, the complex features an international-level synthetic athletic track and a multipurpose sports facility. The sports complex includes facilities for badminton, table tennis, a mallakhamb arena, shooting ranges, a football field, tennis courts, and an advanced gym. It also offers amenities such ..

‘Narmada Deepotsav’ Breathtaking Diwali in Sanskardhani

At the sacred banks of river Narmada in Gwarighat, Jabalpurians witnessed ‘Narmada Deepotsav’, a breathtaking and grand celebration on the eve of Diwali, on Wednesday night. The riverbanks were adorned with 51,000 diyas (clay lamps), creating a mesmerizing sight. Adding to the evening’s grandeur were a laser show themed on Sanatan Dharma (eternal tradition) and pollution-free fireworks, captivated the crowd gathered for the event. In the holy presence of saints, devotees lit lamps along the banks ..

Set up old-age homes at places of religious importance in MP: CM tells administration

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed the administration to set up old-age homes at places of religious importance in the state, including Ujjain, Orchha, Omkareshwar and Chitrakoot. The Chief Minister also asked it to provide all the facilities required for the elderly people and reserve beds in hospitals for the individuals residing in old-age homes. The chief minister celebrated Diwali with the inmates of Anand Dham old-age home here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said, ..

4% DA hike for Govt servants

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav extended his greetings and best wishes to all officials and employees of Madhya Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and the State’s Foundation Day on November 1. He announced that the State Government has decided to increase the dearness allowance (DA) for all officials and employees by 4 per cent on this occasion. This day serves as a reminder of the state’s establishment and its glorious past. Dr Yadav mentioned that the Finance Department had approved a 46% ..

PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS’ Kautilya Bhavan, Drone service

AIIMS Bhopal is set to witness a significant event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the new extension of the medical college building, named Kautilya Bhavan, on Tuesday. This momentous occasion will also be attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State Minister (Independent Charge) Krishna Gour, Bhopal MP Alok Sharma, AIIMS Bhopal President Dr Sunil Malik, Executive Director and CEO Professor (Dr) Ajai Singh and other esteemed guests. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister ..

1,600 kilograms of mawa seized

n a significant crackdown, the Food Safety Administration Department has seized a shipment of 1,600 kilograms of mawa (khoya) in Bhopal. The illicit goods were discovered in the trunk of a bus parked at the ISBT (Inter-State Bus Terminal) during routine vehicle checks conducted on Monday morning. The operation revealed that 40 baskets of mawa were stored in the trunk of the bus, which had arrived in Bhopal from Gwalior. Due to concerns about the quality and safety of the product, samples of the khoya ..

Market witnesses surge in sale of earthen lamps this Diwali

The festival of Diwali is set to begin and will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The City of Lakes is no exception. The streets are filled with the glow of lamps, the sound of fireworks, and the joyous spirit of the festival. During this festive season, there is a noticeable surge in the demand for various types of decorative lamps, particularly special ones sourced from Kolkata and other major cities. In local markets, items such as turtle-shaped lamps and elephant-shaped lamps ..

Names of sisters left out in Ladli Bahna Scheme to be added after by-poll: CM Yadav

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Vijaypur Legislative Assembly Ramniwas Rawat filed his candidature for the by-election on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, State BJP President and Vishnu Dutt Sharma and State Legislative Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar. Following the nomination, the leaders participated in a roadshow also addressed a public meeting in the favour of party candidate Ramniwas Rawat. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that Congress has always ..

Rs 1814 crore drug bust case Bhopal Police arrest fugitive Jaydeep Singh

The Katara Hills Police apprehended Jaydeep Singh on Thursday from JK Road in Bhopal in connection with a major drug trafficking case involving the seizure of MD drugs worth Rs 1,814 crore. Singh, the owner of a closed factory located at Plot No. F-63 in the Bagroda Plateau industrial area, was raided by a joint team from the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 5. As per information, the plot where the drugs were discovered was allocated to 58-year-old ..

New initiative Rickshaws to now collect wet, dry garbage from narrow streets, small places

To strengthen the cleanliness and garbage disposal system of the city by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) garbage will now be collected through rickshaws from the narrow streets and small places of the city. Mayor Malti Rai inaugurated 84 rickshaws by flagging them off in separate programmes in different zones on Thursday. In Ayodhya Nagar, rickshaws were inaugurated for the ward areas of Govindpura Assembly in the presence of Minister of State for Backward Classes and Minority Welfare (Independent ..

Cabinet meeting Cabinet implements scheme providing financial assistance to sexual crime survivors in State

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav chaired the meeting of the Cabinet held in Mantralaya on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Cabinet implemented the ‘Scheme for Care and Support to Victims under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012) under Section 4 and 6 of the Children’s Protection Act, 2012 (Amended 2019) under the Centre’s Mission Vatsalya’ in 55 districts of the State. The Cabinet also decided to upgrade 12,670 mini Anganwadi centres to full-fledged ..

Blackbuck’s carcass found in Barkheda Salam

In a major jolt to wildlife in State, a carcass of blackbuck was found in a field at the Barkheda Salam village on Tuesday. There is a suspicion that the animal was shot and has been poached, as indicated by a bullet-like wound on its body. The post-mortem of the animal is awaited which will further solidify or falsify the claims. The carcass is estimated to be around 15 to 20 hours old, suggesting that the poaching occurred likely at night, though the poacher did not remove the body. On Tuesday morning, ..

Five nabbed in share marketing fraud

The Cyber Crime Branch of Bhopal on Tuesday arrested five individuals involved in a share marketing fraud. Among them, two cyber criminals are from Shivpuri whereas three hail from Surat located in the neighbouring Gujarat. They were involved in a scam promising lucrative returns through share market investments. The investigation revealed that these individuals defrauded a victim of Rs 9 lakhs by luring them into believing they were investing in shares through a fictitious company, MRT Marketing ..

Bhopal pulls up socks to improve Air Quality Index

To improve the Air Quality Index _(AQI) of Bhopal, Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Singh conducted a meeting on Tuesday in the conference hall of the Commissioner’s office. RTO and traffic police have specifically been asked to take appropriate action against unfit vehicles and to ensure continuous checks and issuance of certificates by the Pollution Under Control (PUC) units .The Bhopal Municipal Corporation is launching a special 100-day campaign, during which various activities will be undertaken. ..

Full of courage, valour, bold steps of MP Police are bigger than every challenge: CM Dr Yadav

Addressing the gathering in a programme at Police Line Ujjain on the occasion of Police Memorial Day, on Monday, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that Police Memorial Day is celebrated every year on October 21, in the memory of martyred police personnel who set an unique example of duty-devotion by sacrificing their lives for the internal security, unity, integrity of the country. The police personnel serve the public day and night, sacrificing their lives with the motto of patriotism and public ..