Bhopal

CM Dr Yadav transfers Rs 1,835 crore to Ladli Bahna beneficiaries

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has reaffirmed that the honour and welfare of mothers and sisters remain the primary focus of the State Government. Speaking at an event in Mungwani, Narsinghpur, he described the Mukhyamantr..

Massive blaze erupts in four-storey commercial complex on Bhanpur Road, Electronics, furniture, AC units worth lakhs destroyed in inferno

  Staff Reporter : A massive fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in a four-storied commercial building located on Bhanpur Road in the Karond area. The blaze originated on the first floor, which houses several commercial establishments. Wh..

CBSE XII Result, Girls outshine boys in Bhopal, Region records 79.43 pass percentage

  Staff Reporter : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the Class 12 results on Wednesday, ending the wait for 80,454 students across Madhya Pradesh, including 9,399 from Bhopal. In a continuation of previous trends, gir..

ASI report on Bhojshala dispute biased; findings have no legal basis, claims Muslim side

  INDORE :  The Muslim side in the disputed Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex case has claimed before the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) survey report was biased and prepared to sup..

Tiger ‘Pujari’ dies in territorial fight in Bandhavgarh Reserve

  Staff Reporter : An eight-year-old tiger was found dead in the Khitauli range of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Umaria district of State, with preliminary investigations suggesting that the big cat may have died during a territori..

International operations set to take off from Bhopal

  Staff Reporter : The Madhya Pradesh Aviation Department has officially initiated a major push to transform Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal into a global hub. To achieve this, a ‘Request for Proposal’ (RFP) has been i..

NEET(UG) 2026 cancellation feels like betrayal, National Testing Agency announces refund, but students wary of re-test

  By Akanksha Gupta :  As the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) has announced to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, it has has sent shockwaves across the country and the scale of the crisis is quite evident in Bhopal, which served a..

Bargi boat tragedy: Govt forms judicial probe panel; to submit report in 3 months

  BHOPAL :  The State Government has constituted a one-member judicial commission to conduct a probe into a cruise boat accident in the Bargi Dam that claimed 13 lives, a senior official said. The panel will submit its report to the Governm..

Ratlam emerges State’s hotspot at 45.5°C, Heatwave grips parts of Madhya Pradesh; temperatures set to rise further across State

  Staff Reporter : While isolated patches of the Sagar division witnessed light rainfall, the rest the State remained dry as a harsh summer continues to settle in. Meteorological experts have warned of a significant spike in heat intensity,..

Hitavada’s Bhavana Shukla gets Devarshi Narad Award, Devarshi Narad Journalism Awards: Veteran journalists honoured for society-oriented contributions

  Staff Reporter : In a ceremony celebrating the spirit of truth and public welfare, senior journalists were conferred with the Devarshi Narad Sarthak Jeevan and Excellence in Journalism awards on Monday. The event, organised by Vishwa Samv..

Cabinet Meeting, Cabinet approves massive Rs 29,540 crore budget,

  Staff Reporter : In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav at the Mantralaya on Monday, the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers gave a nod to sweeping financial package exceeding Rs 29,540 crore. This comprehensive al..

How safe is food you consume?

  Staff Reporter : With the intense heatwave in the capital city of Bhopal, there has been a massive surge in the demand for food items, especially cold beverages. Prioritising public health, teams from the Food Safety Administration (FSA)..

90-degree overbridge controversy takes a new turn, all engineers reinstated

  BHOPAL :  The controversy surrounding the Bhopal 90-degree overbridge has taken a new turn with the reinstatement of all seven engineers who were suspended last year. Among them are two Chief Engineers, and following their reinstatement,..

Mercury on the rise: Temp set to jump 4°C over next four days

  Staff Reporter : Meteorological conditions across the State are set for a shift as a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next four days is predicted by IMD, Bhopal. While several divisions experienced a..

BMC revamps 80 back-lanes ahead of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26

  Staff Reporter : The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an intensive campaign to transform nearly 80 back-lanes and alleys across the city into vibrant public spaces. This initiative, spearheaded by the Swachh Bharat Mission..

Cinereous vulture rescued and treated in MP recovers, flies 3000 km away to Uzbekistan

    BHOPAL : An injured cinereous vulture rescued in Madhya Pradesh has flown nearly 3,000 km to Uzbekistan after recovery, testifying to the success of the State's vulture conservation programme, an official said on Saturday. Mad..

90-degree overbridge controversy takes a new turn, all engineers reinstated

   BHOPAL : The controversy surrounding the Bhopal 90-degree overbridge has taken a new turn with the reinstatement of all seven engineers who were suspended last year. Among them are two Chief Engineers, and following their reinstatem..

How safe is food you consume?

   Staff Reporter : With the intense heatwave in the capital city of Bhopal, there has been a massive surge in the demand for food items, especially cold beverages. Prioritising public health, teams from the Food Safety Administration..

Mercury on the rise: Temp set to jump 4°C over next four days

   Staff Reporter : Meteorological conditions across the State are set for a shift as a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next four days is predicted by IMD, Bhopal. While several divisions exper..

BMC revamps 80 back-lanes ahead of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26

   Staff Reporter : The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an intensive campaign to transform nearly 80 back-lanes and alleys across the city into vibrant public spaces. This initiative, spearheaded by the Swachh Bharat Mi..

Barwani: Three doctors in Lokayukta trap for bribe

  Indore : Three doctors posted at the Rajpur Community Health Centre were caught red-handed while allegedly accepting bribes during a trap operation conducted by the Lokayukta Police in Indore on Thursday. According to officials, the accus..

Thunderstorm, rainfall warning issued for eastern MP

  Staff Reporter : Significant fluctuations in temperature and erratic weather patterns continue to grip the State. While several divisions recorded temperature well below the seasonal normal, India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts..

CM Dr Yadav inaugurates BMC’s new HQs ‘Atal Bhawan’

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) new Rs 73-crore headquarters ‘Atal Bhawan’ in Tulsi Nagar marking a major step towards modernising the city’s adminis..

Mission Rajya Sabha, Congress gears up for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls

  By Bhavana :  With election of three Rajya Sabha seats in the State expected to be held soon, battle on the third seat is going to be interesting. With around three Congress MLAs loyality under question, political arithmetic in the house..

Panic spreads after massive fire guts scrap warehouse in Malikhedi

  Staff Reporter : A major fire broke out in a scrap warehouse in the Malikhedi area on Wednesday afternoon, sparking panic among local residents. The blaze spread with such intensity that the tin-shed structure was reduced to ashes within..

Dual track service to make metro travel faster, l Waiting time to slash by early June l Earlier it took more than an hour to begin another trip from the starting station which will now take only 25 minutes

  Staff Reporter : Commuters using the Bhopal Metro can expect significantly reduced travel and wait times by late May or early June following crucial safety inspections. Currently, operations are limited by the use of a single train runnin..

75-yr-old lawyer arrested for sexually assaulting 5-yr-old

  Staff Reporter : A shocking case of sexual assault involving a five-year-old girl, the daughter of a government official, has surfaced in the city. Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, police have arrested a 75-year-ol..

Oppn, farmers’ organisations vociferous over crop procurement, MSP issue

 By Bhavna :  It seems that there is no end to farmers plight soon, even though recently State Government has extended the date of wheat procurement to May 23 from May 9. Farmers alleged that they have to either sell their crops at a price lowe..

Metro is on another track, to also host kitty parties!

  Start Reporter : In a move that is set to change the social landscape of the capital, the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has officially opened its doors for birthday celebration, kitty parties, pre-wedding shoot an..

Government decides to constitute ‘Rajya Vyapari Kalyan Board’

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav chaired a Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya on Tuesday, during which the State Government sanctioned a massive financial package of Rs 38,555 crore aimed at the comprehensive development and publ..

‘Precautionary measures mitigate impact of international fuel crisis’

  Replying to ‘The Hitavada’s’ query in an exclusive talk, Executive Director of BHEL Bhopal P K Upadhyay stated that switching of operations from LPG to PNG much in advanced some around a year ago is being proving helpful for..

BHEL Bhopal profit jumps 11% this year, Strong growth in FY26; order inflows surge and enhance employee-friendly services

  By Bhavana :  Following the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s (BHEL) corporate-level performance in operation as well as in profit, BHEL Bhopal unit of State-owned engineering company reported a robust achievements for 2025-26, dri..

Rains, hailstorm continue to lash parts of State

  Staff Reporter : A volatile weather pattern continues to hold its grip across the State as unseasonal rainfall, lightning, and hailstorms were reported across several divisions. While the Sagar division witnessed showers at a few places,..

Tiger carcass found in Kisli range, territorial fight suspected

  Staff Reporter : The carcass of a tiger was found at Kisli range of Kanha Tiger Reserve, on Monday. According to the Forest Department, the carcass was spotted by a patrolling team in Beat Magarnala near compartment number 634 (15). Senio..

Double Whammy: Delayed wheat procurement, nature’s fury force distress sales below MSP

  Staff Reporter : A lethal combination of administrative delays and unseasonal weather has dealt a double blow to the farming community in the State, leaving cultivators in a state of deep financial distress. A ground report by ‘The..

Festive Jalebi-Jhaalmuri celebrations at BJP State HQ, In the evening, CM Dr Mohan Yadav, Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other leaders reached Arera Colony party office

  By Bhavana :  Jubilant celebrations have erupted across the State as the counting of votes in five states Assembly elections indicates BJP’s strong position in West Bengal and Assam. A festive atmosphere was witnessed at the BJP off..

Tourists now ensure proper safety norms while boating at Upper Lake

  Staff Reporter : A significant shift has been witnessed in tourists’ behavior especially at ‘Bada Talab’ (Lake View), the capital’s premier tourism hub, post the tragic Bargi cruise tragedy in Jabalpur. Wearing lif..

Bargi Tragedy: Two more bodies recovered, total toll 13

  Staff Reporter : The four-day search and rescue operation launched after a tourist cruise capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir near Jabalpur came to a close on Sunday, with the recovery of the last two bodies bringing the confirmed death t..

BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meet slated in June

  By Bhavana :  To deliberate on key issues related to agriculture and food security, the 2026 BRICS Conference is being hosted by India, and that Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has been selected as the venue for the pivotal meeting of the Agricu..

Tough times ahead for farmers as rain, hailstorm batter State

  Staff Reporter : The reality at some of the procurement centres has turned grim as last few days of unseasonal rain and hailstorm battered the agricultural heartland. Although official procurement process remains operational, thousands of..

Workers sensitised on legal rights; information provided on free legal aid, Government schemes

  Staff Reporter : ON THE occasion of International Labour Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bhopal organised legal awareness camps across various sectors of the city on Friday. These camps were held at the Afcons Metro Rai..

Workers sensitised on legal rights; information provided on free legal aid, Government schemes

  Staff Reporter : ON THE occasion of International Labour Day, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bhopal organised legal awareness camps across various sectors of the city on Friday. These camps were held at the Afcons Metro Rai..

Commercial LPG prices soar to Rs 3,074 in Bhopal

  By Akanksha Gupta : Beginning of the month has given a another jolt to eating joints and event companies as the price of commercial LPG cylinders has seen a massive jump. Starting May 1, the price of a commercial cylinder in Bhopal has r..

Bargi death toll rises to 9, n 28 people rescued safely, four people still missing, search operations still on

  Staff Reporter : Death toll in the tragic Bargi Dam incident near Jabalpur rose to nine on Friday. Authorities informed that nine bodies have been recovered and total 28 people have been rescued safely, while four persons are still report..

State’s ‘hidden’ workforce revolts, Thousands demand end to Rs 3,000 salaries and ‘forced labour’

  Staff Reporter : A massive wave of industrial and departmental unrest hit the State capital as thousands of temporary and outsource workers flooded Neelam Park for the ‘Mahasangram’ (Great Battle) protest. Representing the bac..

CM Dr Yadav inspects wheat centers; last date for purchase extended till May 23

  Staff Reporter : Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Thursday conducted an inspection of wheat procurement centers at Katargaon in Khargone district and Makodi in Shajapur district. Taking a major decision in the interest of farmers, the Chi..

Bhopal drenched as sudden afternoon showers break scorch

  Staff Reporter : Residents of the State capital experienced a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday as a sudden downpour lashed the city, providing a much-needed respite from the sweltering summer heat. While the morning began with intens..

4 dead, 10 missing as boat capsizes in Bargi

  Staff Reporter :  A tourist cruise carrying 29 people capsized in the Bargi dam waters of Narmada river on Thursday evening, leaving at least four people dead and several others missing. The incident, which occurred near Khamaria island,..

NGT warns BMC over ‘silent’ stance on Bhoj Wetland encroachments

  Staff Reporter : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern warning to the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its persistent failure to address illegal encroachments and environmental degradation within the Bhoj Wetland, a R..

Nursing, sister tutor applications reopen for five days; results to be withheld pending final verdict

  Staff Reporter : In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially reopened the application portal for the ‘Joint Recruitment Examination-2026’ for nursing officers and sis..