Bhopal

Tigress kills boy in Bandhavgarh

Staff Reporter a 12-year-old boy was killed in a tiger attack in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Umaria district on Saturday morning. The boy was identified as Vijay Kol. Vijay’s body was later recovered from a nearby stream. Vijay Kol, a re..

Isolated rainfall, temperature variations in State

Staff Reporter The outlook for the next 48 hours indicates no significant change in weather conditions, with a potential 2-3°C rise in temperature thereafter. For Bhopal and its vicinity, the forecast for April 13, predicts partly cl..

Bagh Utsav commences at Gauhar Mahal

Staff Reporter The Bagh Utsav began at Gauhar Mahal. Organised in memory of the late Ismail Suleman Khatri, the originator and gold medalist craft guru of Bagh print, the exhibition showcases the Bagh print creations of master craftsman U..

Man dies after consuming poison in Bag Sewania

Staff Reporter A tragic incident unfolded under the Bag Sewania police station limits on Friday night when a 65-year-old man, Raju Jadhav, allegedly took his own life by ingesting a toxic substance. However, his daughter has raised serious alle..

RPF Constable Amrohi saves passenger’s life

Staff Reporter A major accident was averted at Bhopal Railway Station thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of Railway Protection Force (RPF) Head Constable Nitin Amrohi. While Gorakhpur Express (Train No. 20103) was departing from Pla..

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with religious fervour

Staff Reporter On Hanuman Jayanti, the Aakarshan Jan Kalyan Samiti celebrated the fourth anniversary of its Sanskrit Band by organising a remarkable cultural and spiritual endeavour in Bhopal. The event aimed to set a world record for th..

Madhya Pradesh gets 25th sanctuary named after Dr Ambedkar in Sagar

Staff Reporter Madhya Pradesh has added another feather to its cap with the establishment of its 25th wildlife sanctuary, named the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary, in Sagar district. This initiative, driven by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yada..

BJP plans grand tribute to Dr Ambedkar

Staff Reporter Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bhopal District President Ravindra Yati announced plans to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr B R Ambedkar. Speaking at a district workers’ meeting at the BJP state offic..

Architecture reflects heritage and innovation, says CM Yadav

Staff ReporterHighlighting the enduring significance of architectural wisdom from ancient times to the present day, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the national architecture conference ‘Transom’ organised by the Indian In..

Action Time: Unauthorised clinics shut down in Bhopal

Staff Reporter Following directives from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla to crackdown on unlicensed medical practices, the Health Department in Bhopal has launched a stringent campaign agai..

Ex-DGP assault: Police file case against pvt agency for not verifying employees

BHOPAL Bhopal Police, on Friday, initiated action in connection with the alleged assault of former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Hari Vallabh Joshi, officials said. Joshi (99), a retired IPS (1948 batch), who lives in A..

Man attempts self-immolation outside police stn, saved by cops

Staff Reporter A shocking incident unfolded outside Gautam Nagar Police Station in Bhopal on Friday afternoon when a man doused himself with petrol and set himself ablaze, fearing his wife’s complaint would lead to his a..

Govt welfare schemes reflect Advaita’s ‘Spirit of Service’: PM Modi

Senior Special Correspondent Underlining the Advaita’s teachings of ‘principle of service’ and how its elements have been included in to the various welfare initiatives taken by his Government, Prime Minister Narendr..

PM Modi to visit Anandpur Dham in Ashoknagar today

In a short interval of less than two months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is once again visiting the state on Friday in line with his commitment to furthering the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. He will perform darshan and pooja at Guru Ji Maharaj Temple in Isagarh. After laying the foundation stone and inauguration of various development projects in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive here at around 3:15 pm, according to the concern official. Further, at around 4:15 ..

MP’s national highway network will be better than that of US in 2 years: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the national highway network in Madhya Pradesh will be better than that of the US in the next two years. Infrastructure development projects of Rs 3 lakh crore will be completed in Madhya Pradesh within a year, Gadkari said in Dhar while inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 10 national highway projects of Rs 5,800 crore. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present on the occasion. Gadkari recalled a quote of former ..

Quadruplets born in Bhopal hospital Woman delivers two boys and two girls. One baby under observation

In a rare incident, a woman gave birth to four babies at Kailashnath Katju Women’s Hospital in Bhopal. According to the hospital, the woman, named Jyoti (32), in her seventh month of pregnancy, successfully delivered two boys and two girls through a premature operation. This marks the first instance in the hospital’s history of quadruplets being born. It was the her first delivery. The hospital administration confirmed that this extraordinary case has astonished both the medical staff and the local ..

State to lift 8-year freeze on Govt employees’ promotion

In a landmark move, the State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, has resolved to lift the eight-year-long embargo on promotions for over four lakh Government employees. This much-awaited resolution is set to unwrap a proposal soon to be presented before the cabinet, charting a course for enhanced career growth and opportunities within the state’s administrative framework. The government is soon going to announce plans to lift the eight-year freeze on promotions for ..

‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’ swells with public participation, hope rises for groundwater conservation

Staff Reporter The ‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’ (Water Ganga Promotion Campaign) underway in State, inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s call for water conservation, is rapidly transforming into a mass movement. Chief..

Country to overhaul early childhood education with new 5+3+3+4 structure

Staff Reporter The Union Government is set to implement significant reforms in early childhood care and education (ECCE) as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The current 10+2 school education structure will be replaced with a ne..

Tigeress carcass found near Bichhia tehsil

Our Correspondent BUA BICHHIA Carcass of a tigress was found near Gitti Tola at Banjari, 3 kms away from Bichhia Tehsil headquarters, on Saturday morning. The tigress, aged around 15 months, died under suspicious circumstances. According..

Isolated rainfall in Jabalpur, heatwave conditions persist

Staff Reporter According to IMD, for Bhopal and its surrounding areas, the forecast for April 6, predicts a maximum temperature of 39°C and a minimum temperature of 22°C, with an average wind speed of 16-18 km per hour. S..

Youth burned in acid attack in Hathaikheda

Staff Reporter A young man from Hathaikheda, Bhopal, identified as Rajesh Sharma, 28, became the victim of a shocking acid attack late Friday night near a local bridge. The incident stems from a recent altercation with a neighbour that h..

MPESB announces recruitment of teachers, revised exam date is Apr 20

Staff Reporter In a significant move for aspiring educators, Madhya Pradesh has unveiled plans to fill 10,756 vacancies for primary and secondary school teachers across the State. The recruitment examination, initially scheduled to begin..

MP’s first Pod Retiring Room opens in Bhopal

Staff Reporter Madhya Pradesh’s first ‘Pod Concept Retiring Room’ was launched on Saturday at Bhopal Railway Station’s Platform No. 6, by Bhopal Member of Parliament Alok Sharma. This innovative facility aims to se..

Institutes need to focus on innovation: Dr Jayaram

An educationist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Dr M R Jayaram, whose acumen and managerial capabilities brought laurels not only to his institute but also played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between institutions, policymakers, and young aspirants by identifying the challenges and solutions within Indian education system. He has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Coventry University, UK, for his contribution to education and business. He shared insights regarding the Indian education system ..

Charlie team constable’s swift action saves youth’s life

Staff Reporter On April 4 at around 12 pm, Ghanshyam, a 40-year-old resident of Ashoka Garden and son of Ashok Chaukse, suffered a severe injury when his leg was severed by a train. Upon receiving the information, constables Shubham and D..

‘EPSI National Conference aims to carve India’s path as Global AI leader’

The Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI) convened a National Conference on ‘The Global Race for AI & Role of Higher Education Institutions for Making India a Global Player’. This significant event gathered thought leaders, policymakers, educators, and innovators to strategise on positioning India as a future global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)...

Police thwart armed robbery plot in TT Nagar

Police personnel along with the accused. Staff Reporter : In a swift operation, the TT Nagar police personnel apprehended seven suspects who were allegedly plotting a major robbery targeting Modi Jewellers in Panchsheel Nagar. The ar..

AIIMS Bhopal performs 8th kidney transplant under Ayushman Yojana

AIIMS Bhopal has conducted its 8th kidney transplant under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This step reinforces the institute’s role in providing medical care and offering treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease. The recipient, a 25-year-old male from Bhopal, had been dealing with kidney disease for three years and was on dialysis for one and a half years. His 31-year-old elder brother donated a kidney. The procedure was performed using a laparoscopic technique, ..

MP, Gujarat strengthen ties at ‘Sadakal Gujarat-Bhopal’ event

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav welcomed Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at the State Hangar in Bhopal on Monday evening. Patel arrived in Bhopal to participate in the ‘Sadakal Gujarat-Bhopal’ programme, an event aimed at strengthening the bonds between the two states, particularly by honouring the contributions of Gujaratis residing outside Gujarat. Chief Minister Dr Yadav presented Patel and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi with bouquets and shawls. He also gifted them a statue of Raja ..

Hearing in defamation case against Chouhan, Sharma, Singh deferred

After getting exemption from personal presence in Apex Court last year, all eyes were on March 26 hearing in defamation case filed by Congress Rajya Sabha member and senior Advocate Vivek Krishna Tankha against BJP leaders Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VD Sharma and Bhupendra Singh. Now the hearing will be held on April 24. Tankha had filed the defamation case over the alleged statements of Chouhan and other BJP leaders over the OBC reservations issue in the year 2021 and sought Rs 10 crore in damages in ..

AIIMS researcher leads groundbreaking study on Sepsis diagnosis at autopsy

Aswini Chandran, a Ph.D. Research Scholar, under the mentorship of Dr Arneet Arora from the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology made a remarkable mark on the global scientific community by presenting her research at the prestigious 77th Annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Scientific Conference. The conference was held from February 17 to 22, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Chandran delivered an oral presentation titled ‘Procalcitonin as a Marker of Sepsis at Autopsy: ..

5 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Bhopal receive National Quality Certification

Five Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Bhopal have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) for health services quality. The certification, issued by the National Health System Resource Centre, includes Ayushman Arogya Mandir Arwaliya (95.63%), Ayushman Arogya Mandir Mindhora Mindhori (93.80%), Ayushman Arogya Mandir Nalkheda (86.08%), Ayushman Arogya Mandir Lalloi (85.98%), and Ayushman Arogya Mandir Kuthar (84.04%). This certification follows the earlier NQAS accreditation of ..

Of people’s feedback in ‘Clean Bhopal’

EVEN as the Directorate f Urban Administration and Development expects the people of Bhopal to offer their feed back on Swachh Sarvekshan 2024 on designated digital platforms, there is also a need for the administration to put in motion a proactive drive to know the reality about how clean the city of Bhopal actually is and what more needs to be done to improve the overall standards of cleanliness. The loosefooter finds it necessary to make this observation because he -- and every Bhopalite -- realises ..

ED attaches properties worth Rs 92.07 cr belonging to Saurabh, Ashok Sharma

The Indore and Bhopal unit of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached assets of Saurabh Sharma and Ashok Sharma, the then Deputy Director, Urban Administration Development Department, as part of its money-laundering probe into a case related to transport. Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal, has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 92.07 crore on Tuesday according to the agency’s statement while Indore Sub-Zonal Office has attached property of Ashok Sharma, ..

Police solve burglary, arrest three; recover goods worth Rs 30 lakh

Gopal Prasad Agarwal, a resident of Jai Bhavani Society, Shahpura, Bhopal, reported a burglary at his house. He explained that on March 18, he and his family left for a trip outside Bhopal. Upon returning on March 19, around 10 pm, they found the main gate of their house broken and the interiors ransacked. The thieves had stolen approximately Rs 30 lakh worth of cash and jewellery, including gold and silver items. Shahpura Police registered a case and initiated an investigation. With the guidance ..

Warming Up: Citizens brace for rising heat

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), weather conditions in State remained predominantly dry across all the districts in the past 24 hours. There were no significant changes in maximum temperatures, which stayed within the expected seasonal range. However, minimum temperatures saw a notable drop in certain areas, especially in Shahdol division, where they fell by up to 3.4°C compared to the previous day. In Bhopal Division, night temperatures were significantly below normal by 3.3°C, ..

Govt files FIR against former transport constable Sharma

BHOPAL The State Government has filed an FIR against former Transport Department constable Saurabh Sharma and his mother Uma Sharma for submitting fake affidavits to secure a compassionate appointment after his father’s death. The case h..

Bhopal sees clear skies with rise in temperature

Staff Reporter According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Madhya Pradesh has experienced significant weather fluctuations over the past 24 hours, with notable rainfall, temperature variations, and storm activity in seve..

President Droupadi Murmu lauds river linking project’s progress

By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr Mohan Yadav called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. He was on tour to national capital to chalk out preparations for upcoming..

Poisoning suspected in suspicious death of RKDF College Professor

Staff Reporter In the suspicious death of Dr Richa Pandey, an Assistant Professor at RKDF College, a short post-mortem report has indicated that poisoning is suspected for the death. The initial findings suggest that the cause of death might no..

Authorities’ claims fall flat: Two tales of cleanliness drive Bhopal undergoes survey for Swachh Survekshan 2024

Staff Reporter Bhopal is currently undergoing assessment for the Swachh Survekshan 2024, a national initiative to rank cities based on cleanliness and sanitation. The city has shown improvement in recent years, securing the 5th rank in th..

Newly-wed woman found dead in Shahpura

A newly-wed woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Shahpura. The incident came to light when her husband, Dr Abhijeet Pandey informed the police. He told authorities that he and his wife, Dr Richa Pandey (32), had been sleeping in se..

Our life is possible only because of forests: CM Dr Mohan Yadav

Staff Reporter Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav emphasised the role forests play in sustaining life on earth, highlighting their significance as vital ecosystems and sources of pure air. Speaking on the occasion of World Forestry Day, Dr Ya..

Heavy rainfall in some distts, temperature fluctuates

Staff Reporter State has witnessed a significant weather fluctuation over the past 24 hours, with heavy rainfall in multiple districts, a notable drop in temperatures in some areas, and warnings of gusty winds and thunderstorms for the coming d..

PCC chief Patwari writes to CM Yadav demanding fulfillment of incomplete COVID-era promises

Staff Reporter Jitu Patwari, the President of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, has written a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, demanding the fulfillment of promises made during the COVID-19 pandemic that remain incomplete. He asserted..

Collector Guidelines on property rate 30 objections received so far

By Aditya Akash The Bhopal Stamp and Registrar Department has received more than two dozen claims and objections over proposed Collectorate property rate hike for this year. According to the officials, citizens were given an opportunity to submit su..

Opposition corners Govt over poor law & order

By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla Hitting out at Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, Opposition members sharpened their voice over deteriorating law and order situation in the State. Since Chief Minister himself holds the charge of Home..

Member of Parliament Alok Sharma and Mayor Malti Rai laying the foundation stone for various development projects.

A high-octane concert by rapper-singer Honey Singh in Indore turned contentious after Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) seized the sound equipment worth Rs 1 crore over alleged non-payment of entertainment taxes. The move came hours after the event, which left the fans disgruntled due to its abbreviated duration, while spotlighting a financial tussle between authorities and organisers. The IMC had demanded Rs 50 lakh as entertainment tax for March 8 concert, part of Honey Singh’s ongoing Millionaire ..

MP Alok Sharma lays foundation stone for devpt projects in Bhopal

Moving forward with the city’s development, Member of Parliament Alok Sharma and Mayor Malti Rai laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Zone No. 04, covering Wards 19, 20, and 21. The estimated cost of these projects is Rs 1.31 crore. Along with the foundation stone laying, the Acharya Vidya Sagar Maharaj Sheetal Jal Pyau (cold drinking water facility) was also inaugurated at Azad Market Gud Bazaar. The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Municipal ..