Bhopal

I-T raids at six locations in Bhopal

Income Tax Department carried out a major operation in Bhopal on Tuesday morning. A team raided the Science House Group building located in Gautam Nagar. Raids were conducted at multiple premises linked to Jitendra Tiwari, owner of Science House Medicals Private Limited, Shailendra Tiwari, Mohan Sharma and Rajesh Gupta. According to information received, this income tax raid was conducted at the premises of Rajesh Gupta, a medical surgical goods trader. The Gautam Nagar-based Science House Group building ..

Ex-boyfriend stabs woman, suspect absconding

A young woman was critically injured in Bhopal’s Kolar area on Monday night after her Ex-boyfriend allegedly attacked her with a knife. The 22-year-old victim has been admitted to a private hospital, where her condition is reported to be serious. The suspect, identified as Sonu Sen, has been absconding since the incident, and police teams are actively searching for him. According to police, the attack took place in the Kajlikheda area of Kolar. After the assault, the injured woman was found bleeding ..

Begum Parveen Sultana, Ritesh-Rajnish to open ‘Badal Raag’ Music Festival

Bhopal is set to witness four enchanting evenings of classical music, dance, and literary celebration as ‘Badal Raag Samaroh’ begins at Bharat Bhavan from September 10 to 13. Organised by Bharat Bhavan’s music wing Anhad, the festival will bring together a confluence of vocal, instrumental, and dance performances, offering art lovers a rich taste of Indian classical traditions. Chief Administrative Officer of Bharat Bhavan, Prem Shankar Shukla, said the four-day event is a celebration of the diversity ..

City gears up for grand farewell to Bappa Immersion processions begin on Dhol Gyaras today

As Bhopal enters the final phase of Ganesh Utsav, Dhol Gyaras marks beginning of idol immersions, with around 30 per cent of Ganpati idols set to be immersed on Wednesday. Preparations are in full swing across major immersion ghats, with security, lighting, barricading and volunteer support being streamlined to manage the mammoth crowd. The day holds both religious and cultural significance and the atmosphere is already surging with chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya as grand processions gear up to hit ..

Tension in Ujjain after stone pelting incident, three injured; probe underway

   UJJAIN : Tension gripped Madhya Pradesh’s religious city of Ujjain late on Friday night after residents of two neighbouring colonies belonging to different communities clashed and pelted stones at each other, leaving at least..

934 people injured in Pandhurna’s traditional Gotmar Mela

   Our Correspondent : PANDHURNA : , Aug 23 About 934 people from both sides were injured in the Gotmar Mela which was held on Saturday on Jam river between people of Pandhurna-Sawargaon. Out of which 72 seriously injured were tak..

Mercury drops amid widespread showers

   Staff Reporter : The State has witnessed a widespread rain and thunderstorm activity over the past 24 hours, with many districts receiving moderate to very heavy rainfall. The highest rainfall was recorded in Badoda (174.0 mm), foll..

Over 280 Congress workers from Bareli join BJP

   Staff Reporter :  In a significant political development, over 280 Congress leaders and workers from Bareli in Raisen district’s Udaipura Assembly constituency formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday..

Crime Branch nabs three drug peddlers, seizes 5,100 narcotic pills; medical store sealed

   Staff Reporter : The Bhopal Police Crime Branch has achieved a major success in its campaign against drug trafficking. Police have arrested three suspects involved in the illicit drug trade and seized 5,100 tablets of the restricted..

e-attendance made mandatory for teachers in MP: Education Deptt issues strict directives

   Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Education Department has issued strict instructions to implement the e-attendance system with the aim of enhancing transparency and discipline in schools. The Directorate of Public Instructio..

Bhopal’s alarming rise in drug addiction

   Staff Reporter :  Once known for its lakes and cultural heritage, Bhopal is now grappling with a growing crisis: drug addiction. In recent months, the city has witnessed a disturbing surge in substance abuse, particularly synthetic..

Jahangirabad police personnel arrest 2 labourers for alleged e-rickshaw theft

  Staff Reporter : Jahangirabad police personnel have successfully arrested two accused involved in the theft of e-rickshaws in the city. The arrests were made following CCTV surveillance and a tip-off from an informant. Two e-rickshaws, wo..

‘Sports Science Hub’ to power elite performance to come up

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal is set to revolutionise athletic training in India with the establishment of the country’s first integrated Sports Science and High-Performance Centre at Sports City, Nathu Barkheda. With an investment of Rs..

Protests at 14 key spots today demanding renaming of Bhopal to ‘Bhojpal’

  Staff Reporter : A large-scale protest demanding the renaming of Bhopal to ‘Bhojpal’ will take place across the city on Saturday. The demonstration is being organised by the Bhojpal Mitra Parishad, which has been actively camp..

State receives 23% above normal rainfall till Aug 22

  Staff Reporter :  As of August 22, Madhya Pradesh has received 23% more rainfall than the Long Period Average (LPA) since the start of the monsoon on June 1. Both sub-regions of the State have recorded above-average rainfall. Eastern Madh..

Relief to Congress MLA Arif Masood from SC in forgery case

  By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of a Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict that had directed registration of a first information report (FIR) and constitution of a Special Inves..

RPF, DRI seize hydroponic weed worth Rs 24.18 crore, 2 held

   Staff Reporter : In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 24.18 crore in a joint operation on the Bengaluru-H..

Bhopal Metro terminates contract with Turkish firm

The wait for the Bhopal Metro continues to lengthen. While the previous Government claimed it would be operational by 2023, the current administration has yet to finalise a timeline for Metro operations in Bhopal. Although Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhopal for the Metro’s inauguration, the exact launch date remains unclear. Turkish company out, manual ticketing for now: The contract for the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system at Bhopal and Indore Metro ..

ICU, general ward to be built for sick cows at Surbhi Gaushala

A modern gaushala with special medical facilities is coming up at Barkhedi Abdullah, where sick cows will soon have access to an ICU and a general ward. The facility, named Surbhi Gaushala, is designed to accommodate 2,000 cows at a time, with four sheds being built—each capable of housing 500 cows. Out of these, two sheds will be reserved exclusively for sick animals. In addition, a separate fodder shed and a calf shed are also part of the project. On Wednesday, Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Singh ..

Healthcare boost for Betul: New hospital, medical college in pipeline

In a significant development for the healthcare infrastructure of Betul, the Madhya Pradesh Government has announced the establishment of a new medical college alongside a comprehensive upgradation of the existing District Hospital. The project will be executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with RKDF Group as the private collaborator. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Mantralaya, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla stated that this initiative marks a historic step towards ..

TRAGIC: Four youths drown in Bebas river in Sagar district

   Our Correspondent : SAGAR : On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, a pal of gloom descended in Khushipura village of Sagar district when four out of five youths drowned in Bebas river in Sanodha. Out of four, three bodies were recovere..

Raksha Bandhan at Raj Bhavan with children from SOS Balgram, others

  Staff Reporter :  The auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with great warmth and enthusiasm at Raj Bhavan in the dignified presence of Governor Mangubhai Patel. The event brought together children from SOS Balgram Bho..

MP petrol dealers to move High Court over sealing of pumps for helmet rule violation

   Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers’ Association has announced its decision to move the High Court against the sealing of petrol pumps by district administrations for not enforcing the ‘No Helmet, No Pe..

Humidity grips large parts of State

  Staff Reporter :  The State witnessed varied weather patterns in the last 24 hours, with rainfall limited to specific regions while large parts of the State remained dry. The absence of widespread showers has caused humidity levels to spi..

MBBS seat allotment in MP rescheduled to August 18; DME reopens registration for NEET UG counselling

  Staff Reporter : The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh, has released a revised schedule for NEET UG state-level counselling, shifting the MBBS seat allotment date to August 18, which was earlier scheduled for August 6..

Bhopal Police bust major drug ring, 15 arrested, search for kingpin underway

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal Police continued their relentless crackdown following the unearthing of the city’s largest drug racket. The Crime Branch has so far arrested 15 members of the gang led by high-profile drug trafficker Yasin Ah..

Nilgai meat seized in raid from criminal’s house, one arrested

  Staff Reporter : Police in Bhopal’s Talaiya Police Station area, near Badbuja Ghati Alok Press, raided the residence of notorious criminal Faheem Sheikh, also known as Faheem Bomb, on Thursday morning and seized approximately six ki..

College student dies by suicide, no note found

  Staff Reporter :A 19-year-old college student, Surabhi Sondhia, was found dead by suicide at her home in Gwal Mohalla, Roshanpura, under the Arera Hills police station area on Thursday night. No suicide note was recovered from the scene, leavi..

Youth held in attempt to murder case over dispute

   Staff Reporter : TT Nagar police arrested a 21-year-old man accused of attempt to murder a local youth last month over a long-standing dispute related to parking. The arrest was made on Thursday, just ahead of Raksha Bandhan, as par..

Rain, thunderstorms likely across State

   Staff Reporter : As Madhya Pradesh prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, the weather across the state remains active under monsoon influence, with many districts receiving significant rainfall on Friday. According to the..

Military Intelligence nabs fraudster for running fake Army recruitment racket

   Rajesh Kumar Rajbhar  Staff Reporter :  In a significant crackdown, the Military Intelligence (MI) team successfully apprehended a notorious fraudster who was running a fake Army recruitment racket, duping innocent people by pr..

Massive traffic gridlock paralyses old city areas

   Staff Reporter : A massive traffic jam brought parts of Bhopal’s old city to a standstill on Friday afternoon, causing severe inconvenience to commuters, students and railway passengers. The worst-hit areas included Bharat Tal..

Barricades at petrol pumps, riders wait outside to borrow helmets

   Staff Reporter :  In a strong push to enforce the ongoing ‘No Helmet, No Petrol’ campaign, petrol pumps across Bhopal have erected barricades at their entry points, strictly stopping without helmet two-wheeler riders fro..

Bhopal roads crumble before warranty expires

   By Chandravir Kumar : Major damage seen in AIIMS, Arera, Ashoka Garden and central Bhopal Notices sent to seven contractors, but no fines or punishment imposed  Over a dozen roads recently constructed by the Bhopal Municip..

Rajnath Singh to lay stone of rail coach manufacturing unit on 10th

In a major infrastructure boost to Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced that a large-scale rail coach manufacturing project will be established near Bhopal. Set-up by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), the Rs 1,800 crore ‘Brahma Project’ will come up in Umaria village of Raisen district, over 60 hectares of land. The project is part of the Central Government’s Make in India mission and will manufacture coaches for Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Metro trains, marking a new era ..

Now, people of any age can receive organs from deceased donors

NOTTO removes age cap In a major policy shift aimed at making organ transplants more inclusive and accessible, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has removed the upper age limit for registering to receive organs from deceased donors. Now, individuals of any age can register as recipients, a move welcomed by patients and healthcare providers alike. This announcement was part of NOTTO’s recently released 2024-25 annual report, which provides a detailed overview of the current ..

Govt side-stepped crucial issues during Monsoon Session: Singhar

Following the conclusion of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly’s Monsoon Session, Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar has strongly criticised the Government, accusing it of deliberately avoiding crucial public interest issues. Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, Singhar stated that the Government’s intentions throughout the session were anti-people, and it consistently shied away from discussing significant matters raised by the Opposition. Singhar highlighted that the Opposition repeatedly demanded discussions ..

PM to inaugurate Rs 2,000 cr ‘PM Mitra Park’ in Dhar on Aug 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ambitious PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park in Dhar, on August 25, marking a major step in India’s march toward self-reliance through the Swadeshi movement. The ‘PM MITRA Park’, focused on textile and garment manufacturing, is being developed with an investment of Rs 2000 crore and is expected to generate employment for over 1 lakh youth, particularly from tribal regions like Dhar, Jhabua, Ratlam, and Nimar. It is designed to ..

Oppn takes on Govt over alleged graft in recruitment

On Wednesday, breaching the rules of the Motor Vehicles Act, ruling party people using beacons and hooters, fertiliser distribution, Rs 50 lakh scam in Chief Minister’s discretionary fund were the issues echoed in the State Assembly during the question hour. House proceeding was adjourned till 12 noon by Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar. There was a face off between Opposition leaders and Agriculture Minister over the issue of fertiliser shortage and its unfair distribution. State Agriculture Minister ..

Congress protests, flays flaws in police recruitment process

  On Wednesday, Congress MLAs staged a protest in the Assembly premises, alleging large-scale irregularities in the State Government’s recruitment process. Several Congress legislators, including women, appeared in khaki representing polic..

Bhopal Crime Branch busts illegal arms trafficking racket, arrests two

Crime Branch has arrested two accused involved in the illegal trafficking of weapons in the city. During the operation, officials recovered a country-made pistol along with a live cartridge. The accused were reportedly planning to use the illegal firearm in criminal activities. A case under Section 25(1-A) of the Arms Act has been registered against the accused, and investigations are ongoing. One of the arrested, Aman Dahia is also known to have multiple criminal cases registered against him at other ..

AIIMS’ Associate Dean Dr Rupinder Kaur Kanwar named ‘biomedical research leader of the year-India Edition

Dr Rupinder Kaur Kanwar, Head of the Department of Translational Medicine and Associate Dean of Research at AIIMS Bhopal, has been honoured with the title of ‘Biomedical Research Leader of the Year, India’ under the prestigious Fortuna Global Excellence Awards, India Edition. In a major international recognition, Dr Kanwar has also been named in the Fortuna Global 100: The Power List 2025, which celebrates the world’s most influential figures in healthcare and biomedical innovation. The announcement ..

Stampede at Kubereshwar Dham, two women killed, several injured

 By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla A tragic incident once again occurred at Kubereshwar dham (around 50 km away from Bhopal) on Tuesday, when a large number of devotees hustled for darshan that led to a stampede-like situation. Conse..

Congress Legislators walk out from House, demand action against officer with fake degree

The proceedings of the Assembly on Tuesday marked with the heated Question Hour and various bills, including Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Bill and petitions, were presented amid Opposition’s uproar over the officer’s fake degree case. During the call attention motion, Congress MLA and former minister Lakhan Ghanghoria raised the issue of appointments made on the basis of fake educational qualifications in Jabalpur . In this serious matter, he termed the educational qualification of an ..

Nigerian man, Thai woman arrested for MD drug trafficking; both have prior criminal records

In a major breakthrough under the ongoing anti-drug campaign led by Bhopal Police, two foreign nationals, a Nigerian man and a woman from Thailand, have been arrested in connection with an MD (Mephedrone) drug trafficking case. The accused, Orachor Onyeka, a Nigerian national, and Benchamat Moon, a Thai citizen, were apprehended by the Crime Branch team following a detailed follow-up operation based on prior arrests and confessions. The arrest of Orachor Onyeka (34), a resident of Anmbara Awaka Isu, ..

Major solar pump boost under Kusum Scheme

 CM Dr Mohan Yadav chairing a review meeting of the New and Renewable Energy Department. Staff Reporter : Govt targets 10 lakh installations by next year    In a significant push towards sustainable agriculture, Madhya Pradesh Govern..

Helmet Mandatory for fuel Collector’s order gets mixed response in city

The ambitious initiative launched by the Bhopal District Collector to deny petrol to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets has received mixed response on ground, exposing gaps in implementation despite official orders. As per the prohibitory order issued under Section 144, all petrol pumps in Bhopal are required to deny fuel to riders without helmets, starting August 1. The order will remain in force until 29 September. A similar directive has been issued in Indore, the only other city in Madhya ..

Another rape case registered against drug peddler Yaseen

Another case of rape has been registered against Yaseen Ahmed alias Yaseen Machli, who was recently arrested in the State capital on charges of drug trafficking. A 29-year-old woman filed a complaint at MP Nagar Police Station on Friday, alleging that Yaseen sexually exploited her under the pretext of marriage. In her complaint to the police, the victim stated that she met Yaseen at a pub about a year ago. They became friends and exchanged mobile numbers. Following this, Yaseen invited the woman to ..

Yaseen Machli faces new kidnapping-robbery case; family accused of terror links

Notorious drug peddler Yaseen Ahmed alias Yaseen ‘Machli’ has been booked in another serious case. This time, he and two of his associates (Ajay and Farooq) are accused of abducting, assaulting and robbing a college student. Based on the victim’s complaint, a case of abduction, robbery and death threats has been registered at the Kohefiza Police Station. Yaseen is currently in Crime Branch remand, while his two accomplices remain at large. According to police sources, the victim, college student Razi ..

TB drug delivery at doorstep: Pvt patients to receive free medication

In a ground-breaking move, the Health Department of Madhya Pradesh is going to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative to deliver free anti-TB medication directly to the homes of tuberculosis patients being treated by private doctors. Rolled out under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), the initiative aims to close long-standing gaps in TB care and marks a major step toward integrating the private healthcare sector into the state’s TB control strategy. For the first time, patients undergoing ..