Bhopal

Heavy rain lashes Ujjain while Heatwave persists in Balaghat

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh witnessed contrasting weather patterns, with heavy downpour and fierce squalls tracking across western and northern divisions, even as eastern districts continued to battle severe heatwave conditions. The M..

plans State’s biggest slum redevelopment across 98 ha

  Staff Reporter : The urban landscape of Bhopal is set for a historic transformation as Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has drafted the State’s largest slum rehabilitation and affordable housing redevelopment project under Prime M..

‘Yoga is the path to healthy, balanced, meaningful life’, President Dourpadi Murmu attends State-level Yoga Day event in

  Staff Reporter : “India is celebrating its great yoga tradition, which has shown humanity the path to a healthy, balanced and meaningful life. Yoga is a priceless gift of India’s cultural heritage to the global community and i..

Development without culture hollow, true progress lies in self-respect: President Murmu

  Staff Reporter : IN AN address connecting indigenous heritage with modern progress, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that true societal empowerment cannot be measured by economic development alone. Speaking at a mega-confere..

Monsoon DELAYED by aprx 10 days in MP

  Staff Reporter : THE arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in Madhya Pradesh is facing a significant delay of approximately ten days this year, upsetting the agricultural calendar. While the monsoon typically enters the State by June 15 and b..

Sacked postal workerclimbs high-tensiontower over job dispute

   Staff Reporter : PANIC gripped the bustling commercial hub of MP Nagar in Bhopal on Thursday morning when a man scaled a high-tension electricity tower and began walking across the overhead cables. Spectators and commuters watched i..

Local dialects become new weapon in cyber fraud, Jharkhand-based syndicates train fraudsters in regional dialects and accents, Investigators say scam networks are using professionally trained callers to make fraudulent conversations sound authentic and trustworthy

  By Chandravir Kumar : CYBER criminals operating across Madhya Pradesh, including the State capital Bhopal, have adopted a highly sophisticated method to trap unsuspecting victims. A technical investigation conducted by the Cyber Crime Br..

Karmaveer Sharma takes charge as new Bhopal Divisional Commissioner

  Staff Reporter : In one of the most sweeping administrative reshuffles in recent times, the Government has issued comprehensive transfer and posting orders affecting major top-tier bureaucratic portfolios. Under the newly issued directive..

State gets 37 pc less rain in June first half

  Staff Reporter : Although the State is experiencing scattered pre-monsoon showers, the southwest monsoon is yet to officially hit the region, leaving Madhya Pradesh with a substantial precipitation deficit during the first half of June. B..

Single 112 call to activate police, ambulance, fire services

  Staff Reporter : In a major step toward simplifying emergency assistance, citizens will no longer have to struggle with remembering different contact numbers for the police, ambulance and fire brigade during crisis. The Central Government..

Police bust inter-state car fraud racket; five more accused arrested

  Staff Reporter : The Arera Hills police personnel have executed a major crackdown on an organised inter-state vehicle fraud syndicate by arresting five more active members. This latest round of arrests brings the total number of suspects..

UCC bill to be tabled in Monsoon Session: CM Yadav

  By Bhavana :  It seems that State will soon join league of Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam which have implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in their states. As ‘The Hitavada’ had reported earlier that State is moving rapidly ad..

Heavy pre-monsoon showers, squalls lash State

  Staff Reporter : A powerful spell of pre-monsoon activity, characterised by squally winds and widespread rainfall, lashed several parts of Madhya Pradesh. Driven by multiple active cyclonic circulations and a persistent seasonal trough, a..

Faraz sent to jail, Abdullah remanded to ATS custody till 20th

Staff Reporter : In a significant legal development in the ongoing investigation into an inter-state radicalisation module, the Special Court in Bhopal on Tuesday issued divergent custodial orders for the primary suspects. Produced under heavy securi..

Court extends judicial custody of husband, mother-in-law until June 30

  Staff Reporter : The judicial custody of Samarth Singh and his mother, former judge Giri Bala Singh, both accused in the high-profile death of actor Twisha Sharma, has been extended until June 30 following a detailed court hearing. The du..

Green signal to revised cost of Indore Metro Project, Health Policy 2026

  By Bhavana :  Several major decisions have been taken by Dr Mohan Yadav Cabinet on Tuesday, including transfer policy, increase in Metro’s cost, Health Policy 2026. MP Cabinet meeting sets deadline for transfers, new cost for Indore..

Textile merchant duped of Rs 19.58 lakh in trade fraud case

 Staff Reporter : A major case of trade embezzlement has emerged from Bhopal’s busy MP Nagar area, where a textile merchant operating a business inside DB City Mall was defrauded of Rs 19.58 lakh. Two apparel sales agents based in Secunder..

Robotic technology used in straightening teenage Scoliosis patient’s spine at AIIMS

  Staff Reporter : A 16-year-old patient suffering from a severe deformity of the spine, namely ‘Scoliosis’, has been successfully treated by doctors at AIIMS Bhopal through modern robotic surgery. Due to this disease, the patie..

Raja Bhoj statue lies in darkness as floodlights remain defunct

  Staff Reporter : The iconic 32-feet statue of Raja Bhoj, a defining symbol of Bhopal’s pride and heritage, has been shrouded in darkness and covered in a thick layer of dust for nearly two months. The decorative focus lights surroun..

Raja Bhoj Airport marks Passenger Convenience Day with new facilities

  Staff Reporter : Raja Bhoj Airport organised a grand ceremony on Monday to mark Passenger Convenience Day, emphasising safety, technical management, and daily operational excellence. During the event, Bhopal Member of Parliament Alok Shar..

Embezzlement of property tax: BMC restructures monitoring system across 21 administrative zones

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reeling from a major financial scandal involving embezzlement of property tax worth approximately Rs 14 lakh. Discovered during a routine audit of 2025-26 financial year, discrepancy..

‘Watch and Earn’ fraud traps victims with fake profits

  Staff Reporter : Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch has issued a comprehensive public advisory warning citizens against the rapid proliferation of ‘Watch and Earn’ cyber scams. Fraudulent syndicates are increasingly targeting residents..

Strong winds, heavy downpour lash MP

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh witnessed an aggressively hostile shift in weather conditions over the past twenty-four hours, with violent gales, thick dust storms, and torrential downpours throwing daily life into disarray. Meteorologic..

Dhar resident nabbed over links to Saudi-based Pak, Lone Wolf Attack

  Lone Wolf Attack Conspiracy p Based on technical intelligence and disclosures made during interrogation of primary suspect Mohammad Faraz, another key suspect, Haji Azhar was arrested from Dhar district. p Coordinated raids span Bh..

Digital arrest threats follows Rs 18 lakh online trading scam

   Staff Reporter : A resident of Vaishali Nagar in Kotra Sultanabad, under the jurisdiction of the TT Nagar police station, fell victim to a massive online trading fraud, losing Rs 18.34 lakh. Cyber criminals orchestrated the scam by..

Nurses booked after Formalin injection kills three-year-old child

   Staff Reporter : Following a comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of three-year-old Sarthak Yadav at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal, the Bagsewaniya police have registered a case of causin..

One month later, CBI still searching for answers in Twisha’s death

   Staff Reporter : One month after the highly publicised death of Twisha Sharma, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has yet to determine the exact cause of her demise. The primary accused in the case, her husband Samarth Singh..

State sees intense squalls, rainfall, sharp temperature drop of 6.9°C

   Staff Reporter : Severe weather rolled across State, bringing a dramatic mix of heavy rainfall, dust storms, and fierce gale-force winds that cut down maximum temperatures by as much as 6.9°C in some parts of the state. Accordi..

Family vanishes after ATS arrest, home found locked

   Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad has neutralised a major security threat in the State capital by arresting a local youth, Mohammad Faraz, for his alleged involvement in planning a lone-wolf terror attack. Acting..

MP playing pivotal role in BJP’s Pragati Path Yatra: Pradhan Union Minister Pradhan, CM Dr Mohan Yadav hail Modi Government’s 12-year record

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Ministers praised Prime Minister Modi’s 12-year tenure for transformative developments in infrastructure, women’s empo..

PM Modi made politics supreme means of national service, not medium of power

   By Rajendra Shukla :  Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh There are certain moments in the democratic history of India that are not merely political achievements, but become symbols of the collective aspirations and fait..

Mercury dips as pre-monsoon showers, hailstorm lash State; 2-3°C drop expected in 3 days

   Staff Reporter : A dramatic shift in weather systems has brought a mix of relief and chaos to Madhya Pradesh. While a severe heatwave gripped Chhindwara district, widespread pre-monsoon showers, lightning, and strong winds lashed mu..

BJP Minister welcomes SC decision, alleges Congress leader orchestrated conspiracies

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : Following the dismissal of Meenakshi Natarajan’s petition by the Supreme Court on Friday, Minister Vishvas Sarang stated that the Congress is stirring up a controversy over the R..

FIRE guts cracker warehouse near Halalpur petrol pump triggering panic

   Staff Reporter :  A massive fire broke out late Thursday night at a firecracker shop and warehouse in the Halalpur area of Bhopal, triggering continuous explosions and sending waves of panic through the neighbourhood. Officials on F..

High failure rate mars MPBSE Class 12 second exam results; over 57,000 candidates flunk

   Staff Reporter : A staggering 57,591 regular students have failed to clear the Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) Second Examination for 2026, pointing to a dismal outcome for nearly 40% of the total candidates who took the test. A..

New order on bulk buying of petroleum products raises questions on feasibility

   By Bhavana ‘Aparajita’ Shukla : According to a new order, all the petrol pumps in the State won’t be able to sell petrol to commercial consumers and bulk buyers beyond a permissible limit. This has raised conce..

Madhya Pradesh braces for pre-monsoon showers

  Staff Reporter : A potent combination of intense pre-monsoon heat and scattered regional showers continues to dominate Madhya Pradesh as the Southwest Monsoon steadily marches across the subcontinent. While the core monsoon surge has not..

Bhopal paddlers power India’s medal haul at Asian Canoe Sprint C’ship

  Staff Reporter : Athletes from the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Bhopal, delivered a spectacular performance on the international stage, anchoring India’s campaign at the Asian Canoe Sprint Junior and U-23 Championship 2026...

Youths risk lives for social media clout at Bhopal’s danger spots

  Chandravir Kumar : The desperate race to go viral and amass likes, shares, and followers on social media platforms is driving the youth of Bhopal toward highly hazardous behaviours. The soaring craze for short-form video content, commonly..

BJP’s Chugh, Agrawal, Kewat elected unopposed to Upper House, From a grassroots worker to member of Upper House! Party gives a clear message of democracy within the organisation

  By Bhavana :  As the decision on Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s rejected nomination remained swayed between the Election Commission and the Supreme Court, BJP’s all three candidates were declared elected unopposed t..

Deleted mobile messages become key focus of CBI probe

  Staff Reporter : Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has pivoted its ongoing probe into the suspicious death of model-actress Twisha Sharma toward deep digital forensics. While the initial phases of the federal investigation heavily pri..

WCD Joint Director Kandwal raided in Indore

  Staff Reporter : The Lokayukta special police establishment on Wednesday morning executed a major search operation at the Anand Vihar residence of Laxminarayan Kandwal, Joint Director of the Women and Child Development Department in Indor..

Pre-monsoon showers, intense heat coexist across State

  Staff Reporter : Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a dual weather pattern as active pre-monsoon systems and intense summer heat run parallel across the State. While rainfall and isolated thunderstorms brought respite to a few place..

Double Joy for BJP, BJP celebrates 12 years of Govt under PM Modi, BJP leaders hopeful of winning all three RS seats of the State, Congress protests

  By Bhavana :  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the State are celebrating 12 years of the NDA Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, overwhelmed by the probability of winning all three Rajya Sabha seats in the State. On..

12 kg tumor removed from woman’s ovary after operation at BMHRC, surgery lasted five hours

  Staff Reporter : A 60-year-old gas-victim woman, who had been enduring increasing problems due to a growing lump and heaviness in her stomach for three years, has finally found relief at BMHRC (Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre..

BMC adopts four-tier waste segregation system with heavy fines

  Staff Reporter : A special session of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Council was convened at the ISBT Council Hall on Tuesday to address the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026. Presided over by Council Chairma..

Rs 13,800 crore for Metro, tech innovation, farmers, Mandi fee increased from Re 1 to Rs 1.50, expected to generate an estimated additional annual revenue of approximately Rs 500 crore

  Staff Reporter : Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, approved a series of landmark decisions totalling nearly Rs 13,800 crore. From expanding Bhopal’s urban mobility network to slashing trade fees f..

Congress candidate Natarajan’s nomination cancelled, Flight of MP Congress MLAs returns, Congress may move SC

  By Bhavana :  In a major setback to the Congress party, the Returning officer has rejected Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination form on grounds of hiding important information. The cancellation of Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan&..

Technical snag forces postponement of MPESB recruitment exam

Tens of thousands of Government job aspirants across the State were hit by unexpected chaos on Sunday afternoon after the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) abruptly postponed a major recruitment examination across all its centres. The decision, triggered by a sudden technical failure, forced candidates out of examination halls before they could even begin their papers. The disruption targeted the second shift of the massive Combined Recruitment Examination 2026, which was being held ..

‘Fly Away Home’ screening marks World Environment Day

On the occasion of World Environment Day, a special screening of the critically acclaimed film ‘Fly Away Home’ was organised at the National Centre for Human Settlements and Environment (NCHSE) in collaboration with Cine’ Classic. The event, which drew enthusiastic participation from film enthusiasts, students, educators, and environmental activists, aimed to foster public dialogue on wildlife conservation and the delicate relationship between humanity and nature. The programme commenced with a solemn ..