Bhopal

5-year-old deaf, mute child gets broken toothbrush stuck in throat

  Staff Reporter : Doctors at Gandhi Medical College (GMC) and Hamidia Hospital saved the life of a five-year-old mute and deaf child by successfully performing a highly challenging and sensitive operation. This child cannot speak or hear...

Air India Express to take over most Air India flights from August 1

  Staff Reporter : A major change in air travel arrangements is set to take place at the Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal from August 1. Air India Express, the budget airline of the Air India group, will commence its regular flight operations fr..

Public issue takes back seat; both parties eye on political equations

  Shukla : Datia by election is taking twists and turns every day since the announcement of election date. High stake battle looms around candidates selection and rejection. Even discussion on candidates of both the main parties Congress an..

Defying Odds, Raisen labourer’s son scores 680 in NEET-UG, Adarsh Lodhi’s 13-hour grind, zero smart-screen time

  Staff Reporter : The declaration of the NEET-UG 2026 results late Thursday night by the National Testing Agency (NTA) has highlighted remarkable stories of resilience across the State. At the forefront of this year’s success is Adar..

Fire safety drive begins, BMC seals coaching centre in MP Nagar

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday launched its long-awaited enforcement crackdown against non-compliant educational institutes in the MP Nagar area, immediately sealing Bhopal Academy for failing to meet mand..

Doctor booked for drawing salaries from three districts simultaneously

  Staff Reporter : Chunabhatti police have registered a case of fraud against Dr Mahesh Chandra Sharma, who was allegedly drawing salaries by working concurrently across Government hospitals in three separate districts. The action was initi..

Mercury rises as scattered rains lash Eastern MP, Fresh monsoon system expected by July 19

  Staff Reporter : Daytime temperatures surged above normal levels across multiple regions, even as isolated monsoon showers and strong gusty winds lashed nearly 60 to 70 per cent of the State. According to the Meteorological Department, he..

Collaborate for mutual benefits, NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC

  NEW DELHI :  NATIONAL Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stressed the need for BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisive actions for mutual benefit, and find solutions through discussions, amid the conflicts and geopolitica..

Administrative machinery mobilised in Jagdishpur

  Staff Reporter : Additional Chief Secretary Shiv Shekhar Shukla and Bhopal Divisional Commissioner Karmaveer Sharma on Wednesday conducted an on-site inspection in Jagdishpur to review arrangements for the upcoming State Cabinet meeting...

Minister Lakhan Patel loses Animal Husbandry portfolio

  Shukla : As the intense speculation in political and administrative circles about possible further Cabinet changes in the coming days were making rounds. On Tuesday late night, major decision was taken by Dr Mohan Yadav government. Minist..

CM Dr Mohan Yadav to woo textile investors at Bharat Tex-2026 today

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav is set to engage with leading national and international investors, industry representatives, and global brands at the Bharat Tex-2026 expo in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on July 16. Th..

Aishbag double murder solved, Property dispute led to elderly couple’s murder, two brothers arrested

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal Police solved the sensational double murder of an elderly couple in Sudama Nagar under the Aishbag police station limits by arresting two brothers on Tuesday. The arrested suspects have been identified as property..

Dry spell continues across State: 34 distts face monsoon lull as systems shift to east

  Staff Reporter : Widespread dry spell has taken hold of a vast majority of the State during the critical mid-monsoon month of July. The latest assessment by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, indicates that a significant total of 34 out o..

Panel on UCC submits report to CM Dr Yadav, Recommends exclusion of tribals

  BHOPAL :  A committee constituted to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Madhya Pradesh has recommended exclusion of tribals from its scope in its report submitted to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, officials said. The report of the Governme..

High Court’s stern remark: Quantifiable data on promotions cannot be hidden, orders Government to share with respondents

  Legal Correspondent : During the hearing on Monday in the highly controversial case related to reservation in promotions in Madhya Pradesh, the High Court expressed strong displeasure with the Government’s stance. The division bench..

AIIMS doctors perform Central India’s first heart procedure on month-old 1.4 kg baby

  Staff Reporter : Doctors at AIIMS Bhopal have treated a one-month-old newborn baby weighing just 1.4 kg through a ‘transcatheter Patent Ductus Arteriosus’ (PDA) device closure procedure. The highly complex procedure, performed..

Twisha Sharma’s death certificate still pending over two months later

  Staff Reporter : More than two months after model and actress Twisha Sharma was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her matrimonial home on the night of May 12, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation is yet to issue her death certifica..

Businessman stabbed in broad daylight outside home in Bairagarh

  Staff Reporter : A terrifying daylight knife attack shook the Bairagarh locality on Monday afternoon, leaving a local businessman critically injured outside his residence. Neeraj Jinyani, a 45-year-old cloth merchant who operates a retai..

State to have new IT parks: CM, Investments secured will generate over 34,000 jobs

  Shukla : State is steadily advancing in the industrial sector. A state-of-the-art IT parks will be developed in Indore and Bhopal. It will be spread in three acres of area on the Indore Super Corridor. This complex will provide world-clas..

Notorious Sansi gang operative nabbed after evading police for 11 years

  Staff Reporter :  THEGovernment Railway Police (GRP) arrested a highly elusive member of the notorious Sansi gang who had successfully evaded law enforcement agencies for over 11 years. The arrested suspect, identified as Satyabhan Sansi,..

Mercury creeps upward; monsoon showers shy awayfrom State

  Staff Reporter : DAY TIME temperatures are on the rise across parts of Madhya Pradesh as widespread monsoon activity hits a temporary lull, leaving the State split between humid heat and localised showers. According to Meteorological Cent..

Stray dogs' sterilization drive falls short, as canines reproduce twice as fast

  Staff Reporter : THEongoing monsoon season has triggered a worrying surge in stray dog sightings and canine aggression across the regional capital, placing public safety under immense strain. Government health facilities, including JP Hos..

Now ‘by-polls’not restricted to specific constituencies, grabbing national attention

  Shukla : HOW the political landscape has being changing in the State in recent times can be understood with the series of events which took place before the bypoll in the Datia constituency. Elections have always been a matter of tussle a..

DRY SPELL expected across Central,Western MP for next four days

   Staff Reporter : LARGEparts of Madhya Pradesh, particularly the central, western, and northern regions, are staring at a persistent dry spell over the next four days. The latest satellite and meteorological data released by the Met..

Multilingual health app helpingwomen detect breast cancer earlier

   Staff Reporter : AMIDST the rising burden of cancer in India and the challenge of delayed diagnosis, experts believe that timely awareness and reliable health information can significantly improve treatment outcomes. In view of this..

36brides die in dowry-linkedcases over 4 years in city

   Staff Reporter : THEsensational Twisha Sharma case in Bhopal has garnered widespread national attention, prompting a federal investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following intense protests by the victim’..

Youth DREAMS, ASPIRATIONStake wings in MP, Govt focuseson employment: CM Dr Yadav

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : INDORE THE dreams of the youth are transforming in to reality and taking wings through the State Government’s various public welfare schemes. Several initiatives promoting skill deve..

Govt set-ups committee to address guest faculty demands

   Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav declared that the Madhya Pradesh Government has constituted a high-level committee to comprehensively examine and address all pending demands of guest faculties. Speaking at the State-L..

Inmates battling depression, anger to receive treatment inside jail

   Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Jail Department has launched a new and compassionate initiative to alleviate anger, stress, and depression among prisoners confined within the four walls of jails. It is often observed that inmate..

BJP fields Ashutosh Tiwari for Datia Assembly seat

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla :  For the upcoming by-election for the Datia Assembly seat in the State, Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approved Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidat..

Gaurihar drenched in 182.0 mm rainfall as low-pressure system sets on Central India

   Staff Reporter : A persistent low-pressure system anchored over the northern regions of central Uttar Pradesh, coupled with an active monsoon trough and a Western Disturbance over North Pakistan and Punjab, continues to trigger wide..

Ahead Of Time: Bhopal division revamps stations for 2028 Ujjain Mahakumbh

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla :  After getting world class railways infrastructure at one of the city’s stations, the Rani Kamalapati railway station, commonly known as (RKMP), State capital’s other two s..

Gang-rape video of mentally challenged minor sent to her brother, one detained

  Staff Reporter : The Katara Hills police have registered a case against two individuals under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Information Technology (IT) Act for the gang-rap..

State braces for rising temperatures as current monsoon spell weakens

  Staff Reporter : Following a period of widespread rainfall across Madhya Pradesh, weather conditions are set to shift significantly. Daytime temperatures across the State are projected to witness a gradual rise of 2°C to 3°C ove..

NGT fines BMC Rs 20,000 for ignoring Bhoj Wetland encroachment case orders

  Staff Reporter : The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a Rs 20,000 penalty on the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its persistent failure to comply with judicial directives in the ongoing Bhoj Wetla..

Patience Over...Anger spills over, Citizens’ wrath boils over builder duplicity, 287 victims storm special public hearing, District administration to auction mortgaged plots of defaulting developers to construct roads, water, and power infrastructure; Patel Nagar to undergo first auction in 22 days

  Staff Reporter : A massive wave of public anger swept through the Bhopal Collector’s office on Thursday during a special public hearing dedicated to addressing complaints about illegal and underdeveloped residential colonies. Over a..

Moong procurement capped at 25% leads to distress among farmers

  Staff Reporter : Government’s decision to cap summer moong (green gram) procurement at just 25 per cent of registered production has triggered widespread resentment among farmers. Running from July 1 to August 10, the current procur..

Cabinet approves Rs 2,300 crore for infrastructure, key welfare schemes

  Staff Reporter : Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav approved a series of financial allocations and policy decisions on Wednesday. Chief among the clearances is a Rs 2,300 crore package dedicated to infrastructure dev..

Cyber fraud rings use inter-state routes to cover their tracks

  Staff Reporter : Cyber crime in the State capital has escalated from isolated online offences into a highly organised syndicate spanning multiple states, causing losses worth nearly Rs 34 crore to Bhopal residents over the past three year..

Bhopal airport loses 5 daily flights in just six months!

 Staff Reporter : Administrative efforts to connect Bhopal Raja Bhoj Airport with major metropolitan cities and attract new airlines are struggling to yield ground-level results. Despite optimistic long-term plans presented by airport management..

Speeding XUV rams into truck in Maihar, Five killed, one seriously injured

  MAIHAR :  In a dreadful incident, five young men were killed while another sustained serious injuries after a speeding Mahindra XUV 700 rammed into a truck from behind in Maihar district, on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Th..

22 from State qualify across multiple disciplines for Japan Asian Games

  Staff Reporter : A total of 22 athletes from Madhya Pradesh have qualified to represent India at the upcoming Asian Games, spanning a diverse range of sports disciplines including athletics, shooting, canoe slalom, kayaking, shotgun, clou..

10.2 kg tumour removed from pregnant woman’s ovary at Hamidia; healthy baby born

  Staff Reporter : A pregnant woman battling between life and death has been given a new lease on life at Hamidia Hospital. The woman was simultaneously facing a double jeopardy; while on one hand there was a baby in her womb, on the other..

Flood WARNING, Low pressure system triggers widespread rain; flash flood alerts for 15 distts, including Indore

  Staff Reporter : A powerful, well-marked low-pressure area persisting over eastern Madhya Pradesh and its neighbourhood has triggered widespread monsoon activity across the State, bringing heavy to very heavy downpours. Coupled with a sea..

Monitoring of empty plots to prevent dengue-chikungunya

  Staff Reporter : With the onset of monsoon season, persistent rainfall has led to widespread water accumulation in various parts of the city. These stagnant pools of water serve as primary breeding grounds for mosquitoes, triggering a sig..

Kuwait-based firm signs Rs 7,430 cr fisheries pact, State targets fish exports worth nearly Rs 6,000 crore

  Staff Reporter : A Kuwait-based fisheries firm has entered into a Rs 7,430 crore investment and buyback agreement with an Indore-based organisation to develop fisheries infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh. The agreement was signed on Monday..

Fresh academic session begins while RTE fee reimbursement pending for two sessions

  Staff Reporter : As the fresh academic session has officially commenced across the State, thousands of private unaided schools find themselves facing financial strain due to a delay in clearing Right to Education (RTE) arrears. The Privat..

CM Dr Mohan Yadav lays stone for Satgarhi Industrial Park

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Satgarhi Smart Industrial Park and Convention Centre in the Kolar region. The industrial park has been named after India’s first..

State Govt to file fresh SC petition seeking TET waiver for 70,000 Vyapam-recruited teachers

  Staff Reporter : The State Government is planning to file a fresh petition before the Supreme Court, focusing its legal strategy on securing a definitive exemption from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for approximately 70,000 teachers..

Bhoomipujan of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Smart Industrial Park today

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will perform the bhoomipujan and foundation stone laying ceremony of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Smart Industrial Park being developed at Satgarhi in Bhopal on Monday. In this programme, organi..