Staff Reporter  Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, removing illegal structures from several areas of the city, including T.T. Nagar Dussehra Maidan. The operation was carried out by the..

  Staff Reporter  No significant changes were recorded in maximum temperature in all the divisions of the State. They remained normal in most of the divisions of the State. Minimum temperature increased appreciably in districts of Shahdol ..

   In a heartbreaking incident, a nonagenarian woman named Lalita Tiwari lost her life after her blanket caught fire due to a room heater placed too close to her bed in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh. The tragic event occurred around 3 am on the i..

  Staff Reporter  To include the people deprived of the benefits of the welfare schemes and services of the government, Bhopal Municipal Corporation is organising camps at various places under Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Abhiyan. In this seri..

   Staff Reporter S K Pandey Director of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, inspected the ‘Governance at the Village Level’ campaign under the Good Governance Week. This in..

  Staff Reporter      The National Bal Rang event in Bhopal continues to bring pride to Madhya Pradesh, as children from across the country showcase their talents while embracing the cultural diversity of their respective sta..

   Staff Reporter  A 27-year-old man from Bhopal’s Chhola Mandir area has tragically passed away under suspicious circumstances. Rahul Sen, a resident of Shiv Shakti Nagar, reportedly fell from the stairs at his home, leading to ..

  Staff Reporter  Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers play an important role in creating a unique image of a vast and diverse country like India in the world. Today, India has a distinct ..

A shocking incident came to light on Thursday when a hidden camera was discovered in the changing room of the Mediscan MRI Center located in Malviya Nagar, Bhopal. The camera was found by a woman and her husband who had arrived at the center for an MRI. According to information , the camera was concealed within the false ceiling of the changing room, which is typically used by women to change into gowns before undergoing an MRI. Upon noticing the device, the couple raised an objection, which led to ..

An AI start-up from Madhya Pradesh, Kripton AI Technologies, made a mark at the COM-UP 2024 event held in Seoul, South Korea, on December 11-12. The event was a significant gathering for start-ups from across the globe, focused on exploring the future of AI technology and fostering international collaborations. Kripton AI Technologies, led by Arpit Srivastava , a young entrepreneur from Madhya Pradesh, was one of the six Indian start-ups selected to represent the country at this prestigious event. ..

In Bairasia, seven children aged between 3 and 5 years fell ill after consuming mid-day meal at the Anganwadi center in Izgiri village. On Wednesday afternoon, six children were admitted to Bairasia Community Health Center, and one child was shifted to Hamidia Hospital. A total of 64 children who had eaten the meal were examined. The affected children had consumed dal-roti and lapsi as part of the mid-day meal, while children at a nearby secondary school only had dal-roti...

The State Congress unit is leaving no stone unturned to make its show of strenght a successful one. Top leaders have asked the office-bearers and workers to come with their supporters in large numbers to the State. A foot march will be organised to gherao the Assembly from Jawahar Chowk Bhopal in the Bhopal on Monday at 12 noon under the leadership of senior leaders of All India Congress Committee, State Congress President Jeetu Patwari and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar, regarding ..

The 2024 edition of Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior marked a historic occasion with achievement of a Guinness World Record for largest ensemble performance of Hindustani classical music. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the festival and congratulated the Hindustani Classical Band artists for their remarkable achievement. The event featured 546 artists performing on eight classical instruments violin, harmonium, sarangi, flute, sarod, santoor, shehnai, and tabla, creating an awe-inspiring ..

Highlighting his one year’s achievements, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, who had taken oath on December 13 as the 19th Chief Minister of the State in 2023, said several major but delayed projects got momentum in the last eleven months. Prominent among those were Hukumchand mill, Providing Kshipra river water to devotees, removal of BRTS and river linking projects. Top most among these halted projects was Ken-Betwa river linking project. “But now all the hurdles have been resolved. Prime Minister Narendra ..

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, during the bhoomipujan ceremony of the Freeganj Railway Over Bridge (RoB), reaffirmed the state government's commitment to the development of Ujjain and the overall state. He emphasised that the ongoing development works in Ujjain, especially around the revered Baba Shri Mahakal temple, will enhance the honor of not just the city but the entire country. Dr Yadav highlighted that over one crore saints, mahants, and devotees from across India and abroad visited Lord Shri ..

BY ANY standard, every young person in the group was handsome or beautiful -- and also well-dressed. But the group of 7-8 young people -- boys and girls -- had a terribly serious problem. All of them were smoking almost continuously for over an hour standing outside a restaurant. Standing a few feet away from the group (with the sole purpose of watching the young group), the loosefooter felt really, really sorry for the young people with blackened lips and reddened eyes -- obviously from the toxic ..

In a bid to combat the rising number of cyber crimes, the Bhopal Police Commissioner, Harinarayanachari Mishra, has emphasized the importance of professional expertise and technical knowledge in investigating cyber offenses. As part of their ongoing efforts, the Bhopal Police Commissionerate has initiated specialized training for police personnel posted at Cyber Help Desks across all 37 police stations in the city. This training aims to enhance the efficiency and technical capabilities of officers ..

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House, New Delhi on Tuesday. He extended a formal invitation for Global Investors Summit (GIS) to be held in Bhopal in February 2025 and foundation stone laying of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project. Chief Minister Dr Yadav apprised Prime Minister Modi about works done by the State Government in one year and sought guidance. Dr Yadav informed that the State Government is starting two important programmes ..

In a bid to improve the health and well-being of those staying at night shelters in the city, the District Health Department of Bhopal, in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, has launched a series of health camps at all night shelters across Bhopal. The first of these camps commenced at the Shahjahan Park Night Shelter, and will run every evening from 7 pm until late at night. These health camps have been specifically designed to cater to the needs of the individuals residing in the night ..

Defying the prevalent notion that women are becoming more susceptible to crime, recent statistics from Bhopal reveal a contrasting reality. Between January and June 2024, the overall crime rate against women has shown a downward trend. Notably, there have been no reported incidents of eve-teasing or gang rape during this timeframe. According to data (available with ‘The Hitvada’) a total of 1423 cases of crime against women were registered under various sections of Indian Penal Code from January to ..

The State Government is now planning to taken an initiative to keep one copy each of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, Valmiki Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas in the hotels of the state for tourists/researchers, Director, Directorate of Culture, NP Namdeo said on Monday. Significantly, on the occasion of Geeta Jayanti, the Madhya Pradesh Government, Culture Department will be organizing the International Geeta Mahotsav on 11 December 2024 at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal. In this event to be held from 11 am, more than ..

In a major crackdown on crime, Bhopal police arrested 927 offenders, including 529 permanent and 398 arrest warrants, in a six-hour combing operation conducted across the city from 11 pm to 5 am. The operation, which was carried out on the intervening night of Saturday, aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring safety and security of citizens. The combing operation was led by Police Commissioner Harinarayanachari Mishra and Additional Police Commissioner Awadhesh Goswami, who briefed the police ..

Kolar police cracked a kidnapping case and rescued the victim, Hemraj, who was abducted by a group of five accused on December 6. Police have arrested all the five members of the gang, including the mastermind, Golu Puriya and his associates, Satya Gurjar, Brijmohan Lodha, Satish Sondhiya and Vinay Chandele. According to police, victim Hemraj was kidnapped by the accused from Sarvadharm Colony in Kolar, Bhopal and taken to Biaora in Rajgarh district. The accused had demanded that Hemraj’s wife, Pinky, ..

In view of poor services at Government-run hospitals, it can be said a vast number of people seek care from private providers rather than government owned as underfund led to compromised facilities at later. To bear financial burden is not an easy task for patients’ families. Government has a decentralised approach to health care and that allows health insurance to be optional. As a study, over 50 per cent of the total healthcare expenditure in the country was from out-of-pocket expenses in fiscal ..

As per the instructions of the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Jabalpur, and under the guidance of Principal District Judge Justice Manoj Kumar Shrivastava, the last National Lok Adalat of the year 2024 will be held on December 14. To ensure the successful organisation and widespread publicity of the National Lok Adalat, Principal District and Sessions Judge Justice Manoj Kumar Shrivastava flagged off the awareness vehicles from the District Court, Bhopal...