Bhopal

Cyber Crime Branch busts interstate stock market fraud gang, two arrested

  Staff Reporter : The State capital’s Cyber Crime Branch has dismantled an inter-state gang involved in high-profile financial fraud under the guise of stock market investments. Following a meticulous investigation, police arrested t..

Massive fire guts automobile shop; seven cars reduced to ashes

  Reporter :  A devastating fire broke out at Mahakal Automobile Shop located on Jail Road in the State capital during the early hours of Friday. The inferno, which spread within minutes, completely destroyed seven cars parked for repairs...

Lifetime Achievement Award to former PCCF Dr P B Gangopadhyay

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Forestry Conference and IFS Meet 2026 at the RCVP Noronha Administrative Academy, emphasising the State’s commitment to forest conservation, wildlife protection, and sus..

The ‘Dating Trap’: Rise of organised dating app fraud

  Staff Reporter :  The City of Lakes is increasingly becoming entangled in a web of organised crime that was previously the hallmark of metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune. Posh localities and high-end malls in the city have turn..

Hockey star of SAI NCOE Bhopal’s Amandeep to be a part of FIH Pro League, Wins Player of the Tournament Award in Hockey India League

 By Bhavana : ‘Aparajita’ Shukla Amandeep Lakra has now been selected for the Indian Senior Men’s Hockey team for the upcoming FIH Pro League. This annual global league where the best men’s teams compete head to head..

Ten-month-old girl drowns in water bucket!

  Staff Reporter :  In a heart-wrenching incident in the Idgah Hills area of the State capital, a 10-month-old girl lost her life after drowning in a water-filled bucket on Wednesday night. The tragedy occurred at PNB Colony when the infant..

Post-rain, chill grips State; mercury dips to 4.6°C

  Staff Reporter : A sharp dip in temperatures was recorded across the State following recent rainfall and the influence of western weather systems, with the lowest minimum temperature dropping to 4.6°C at Mandsaur. The post-rain cooli..

Speeding remains top killer, 214 lives lost on Bhopal roads in 2025

  By Chandravir Kumar :  Despite a slight dip in the total number of accidents compared to previous years, the city’s roads remained lethal in 2025. A comprehensive review by the Traffic Police revealed that 2,867 road accidents were..

Sanjay Kumar appointed new Bhopal Police Commissioner

  Staff Reporter : In a significant administrative overhaul, the Madhya Pradesh Home Department has issued transfer and posting orders for 14 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The reshuffle affects key positions across the Police..

Nursing student arrested for chain-snatching at AIIMS

  Staff Reporter : Bag Sewania police on Wednesday cracked the sensational chain-snatching case reported inside a lift at AIIMS Bhopal. A 25-year-old nursing student from a private college was arrested in connection with the crime. Police h..

Bhopal Division launches smart fish parlors

  Staff Reporter : THE Bhopal division is taking major steps to ensure fish trade occurs under hygienic conditions, benefiting both consumers and local fisher communities. Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Singh, while reviewing the progress..

Fire in rooftop store room at Pragati Apartment

  Staff Reporter :  Panic gripped Jawahar Chowk area on Wednesday afternoon after a massive fire broke out in a rooftop store room of a residential building at Bharat Mata Square. The incident occurred around 3 pm at B-block of Pragati Apar..

Condolence messages pour in after tragic demise of Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar

  Staff Reporter :  News of death of Deputy Chief Minister of neighbouring Maharashtra has sent a shock wave among several in the State. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and many other leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla,..

Fog, hail warning as winter rain soaks MP; Begumganj tops chart with 74 mm

  Staff Reporter : The State experienced its first significant spell of winter rainfall this season as widespread showers lashed large parts of the State during the last 24 hours, ending a prolonged dry phase and changing the winter mood no..

Showers in several parts of MP; temperature fluctuation continue

  Staff Reporter : Light rainfall was recorded at isolated places in several districts of north and central Madhya Pradesh, while remaining parts of the State stayed dry. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall occurred i..

Cops take a break, enjoy moments of hearty laugh, singing, cracking jokes

  By Bhavana :  Leaving the audience both surprised and delighted, police officers some in uniform and others in formals, enjoyed moments of hearty laugh, singing and cracking jokes. The otherwise serious and always on toes police office..

Cabinet approves Pachmarhi Nazul Land Reclassification

  Staff Reporter : In a key Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh Government approved several major decisions aimed at boosting agriculture, wildlife conservation and lan..

Shocking chain-snatching incident inside AIIMS lift; police start the hunt.

  Staff Reporter : A daring chain-snatching incident took place inside the high-security premises of AIIMS Bhopal on Sunday evening. The incident has sparked serious concerns regarding safety of staff and patients within the premier medical..

CM inaugurates Raahgiri Anand Utsav in Ujjain

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that Ujjain has emerged as a city of enthusiasm, energy and joy, making it a cultural hub of celebrations and traditions. He made these remarks while inaugurating the Raahgiri..

Governor inaugurates exhibitions, honours freedom fighters

  Staff Reporter :  On the occasion of Republic Day, Governor Mangubhai Patel extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Madhya Pradesh, urging them to uphold the Constitution and actively participate in nation-building. Speaking abo..

19-year-old student killed in bus collision at Mandi Gate; friend critical

  Staff Reporter : Reckless driving on city roads claimed another life on Saturday night when a 19-year-old student was killed and her friend left battling for life following a horrific collision in front of the New Mandi Gate. The victims..

21 MP police officers to receive President’s medals

  Staff Reporter : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the conferment of President’s Medals on 21 officers and personnel of the Madhya Pradesh Police for their distinguished and meritorious service. The medals will be for..

A wet January? Brace for possible winter rains!

   Staff Reporter : Weather conditions across Madhya Pradesh remained largely dry during the past 24 hours, with light rainfall recorded at isolated places over the Gwalior and Chambal divisions, while the remaining parts of the state..

Delivery boys by day, theives by night; three arrested, four cases solved

   Staff Reporter :  Ayodhya Nagar Police have apprehended three habitual offenders involved in a string of burglaries and vehicle thefts across the city. The arrests have led to the resolution of four major criminal cases, with police..

Top poll officers, volunteers to be felicitated today

   Staff Reporter : State will celebrate the 16th National Voters’ Day today, at all 71,930 polling stations across the State. A state-level event will be held at Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal, with G..

Young woman commits suicide by hanging

   Staff Reporter : A 23-year-old woman, Divya Raghuvanshi, committed suicide by hanging at her parental home in Govindpura on Friday. The incident occurred just a day after her husband dropped her off and left with their two-year-old..

Life savings gone: Senior citizen duped of Rs 57L in share trading scam

   Staff Reporter : In a major cyber fraud case reported from the Misrod area of the city, a 61-year-old senior citizen was allegedly swindled of Rs 57 lakh under the pretext of high-yield share trading. The fraudsters maintained a sop..

11 life convicts to be released from Bhopal Central Jail on Republic Day

   Staff Reporter : On the occasion of Republic Day on January 26, the Madhya Pradesh state government has approved the premature release of 11 inmates currently serving life sentences at the Central Jail, Bhopal. The decision follows..

SIT reconstructs crime scene at sealed BMC slaughterhouse

   Staff Reporter : During two days of intensive police remand, BMC slaughterhouse operator Aslam Qureshi, also known as Chamda, has denied all allegations of cow slaughter. Qureshi maintained that the facility exclusively handled buff..

Medical waste scam worth lakhs surfaces at JP Hospital

   Staff Reportre : A major financial irregularity involving the siphoning of public funds has surfaced at the State capital’s model JP Hospital. Allegations have emerged regarding a deep-seated nexus between hospital administrat..

Another water contamination scare in Indore’s Mhow; 22 fall ill

   INDORE : The drinking water contamination issue gripping parts of Indore district has resurfaced, with at least 22 people falling ill in Mhow tehsil after consuming suspected contaminated water. The incident, reported from Chander..

BMC submits detailed probe report to Govt

   Staff Reporter :The Bhopal Municipal Corporation : (BMC) has submitted a comprehensive report to the state government regarding the controversial modern slaughterhouse at Jinsi. In its detailed submission, the civic body has outline..

Bengali community no longer safe in West Bengal: JP Nadda

   Staff Reporter :  Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda expressed profound concern regarding current socio-political situation in West Bengal. A state which historically provided intellectual, cultural and political leadership to India..

Lack of ownership records halts Rs 14.5 crore payout

   Staff Reporter : The ambitious expansion of the Bhopal Metro Rail project has hit a significant bureaucratic hurdle as missing land ownership records have frozen a Rs 14.5 crore compensation fund. While the district administration h..

Bhopal Division to modernise signalling on busy Itarsi routes with Rs 8.60 cr outlay

   Staff Reporter :  In a significant move to fortify passenger safety and bolster operational speed, the Bhopal Rail Division is set to modernise its signalling infrastructure. The railway administration has greenlit a Rs 8.60 crore p..

Nine districts put under CCTV watch as MP Board launches pilot surveillance project

   Staff Reporter : In a major step to tighten examination security, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has selected nine districts for its first-ever CCTV surveillance pilot project during the Class 10 and 12 boar..

At Bhojshala, Hindus perform puja, Muslims offer namaz

   By Senior Special Correspondent : Amid tight security, Hindus performed puja while Muslims offered Namaz within the same premises but at a different location on the occasion of Basant Panchami that falls on Friday this year. Fol..

Banned Meat Probe: SIT secures 3-day remand of slaughterhouse operator, driver

  Staff Reporter : The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the high-profile recovery of banned meat from the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) abattoir was granted three-day police remand of the primary suspects on Thursday. The slaug..

Documentation gap stalls Metro payouts

  Staff Reporter : While the State capital’s Metro Rail project is poised for rapid expansion into its next phase, a critical bottleneck in ground-level land acquisition has emerged. Nearly 200 families in the Aishbagh and Chiklod Roa..

MP Board exams under ‘Third Eye’ for first time: 226 centres to be equipped with CCTV cameras

  By Akanksha Gupta :  In a historic move to ensure the sanctity and transparency of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has decided to implement CCTV surveillance at sensitive and..

Over 6,000 security personnel deployed; drone ban in 300-meter radius of Bhojshala

  By Bhavana Aparajita’ Shukla :  The Dhar district administration has implemented a comprehensive security apparatus and enforced stringent prohibitory orders to maintain law and order during the upcoming Basant Panchami festival..

SC permits simultaneous observance at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami today

  The Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive regarding the historic and contested Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district. Anticipating the convergence of Basant Panchami and Friday prayers this week,..

Only 4% of mothers successfully breastfeedtwins exclusively for six months, study finds

  Staff Reporter : TWINS are more likely to be born premature, have low birth weight, and face a higher risk of infections. Under such circumstances, exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months is critical for their survival and hea..

NITTTR Bhopal and Cotton University partner to launchspecialised semiconductor courses for north-east India

 Staff Reporter : THE National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal, and Cotton University, Guwahati, have joined hands to develop specialised courses in semiconductor technologies, including VLSI design, semic..

NITTTR Bhopal and Cotton University partner to launchspecialised semiconductor courses for north-east India

NITTTR Bhopal and Cotton University partner to launch specialised semiconductor courses for north-east India..

Intensive operation from Somwara to Ibrahimpura clears illegal extensions

  Staff Reporter:  IN WHAT is being described as one of the most significant administrative strikes against urban congestion, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday launched a massive anti-encroachment drive across the historic..

Youth brutally thrashed in AyodhyaNagar for feeding street dogs

  Staff Reporter : A VIOLENT altercation broke out in the Ayodhya Nagar locality on the night of January 18 after a group of inebriated residents allegedly assaulted a youth and his female friend for walking and tending to street dogs. The..

SIT takes charge of banned meat probe; DVRs seized

  Staff Reporter : THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the high-profile banned meat supply case linked to the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) slaughterhouse has formally taken custody of key evidence, marking the b..

High Court notices to MoEF,others in tiger deaths in State

  Legal Correspondent : IN THE matter seeking relief before the High Court to immediately take steps in poaching of tigers in Madhya Pradesh, the division bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Jus..

RKMP Station set to become self-reliant;advanced IOH shed to open in February

By Chandravir Kumar :  IN A significant development for the Bhopal Railway Division and local commuters, the muchanticipated Intermediate Overhauling (IOH) shed at Rani Kamalapati (RKMP) Station has been completed. This state-ofthe-art facility, con..