Latest Balaghat News & Updates

Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) The Meteorological Centre in Bhopal has reported a sharp contrast in weather conditions across Madhya Pradesh. While thunderstorms and rainfall were recorded at isolated places in the Gwalior, Chambal, and Jabalpur divisions over the past 24 hours, most other regions remained dry.The weather office in Bhopal has predicted that moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and wind speeds of up to 60 kmph are likely over Sheopur Kalan, Kuno National Park, and southern parts…

Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) A spell of turbulent weather is set to grip Madhya Pradesh, with the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and strong winds across several districts over the next 24 hours. Moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning and hail, accompanied by wind speeds up to 60 kmph, is likely to occur over Seoni, Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, Dindori, Anuppur, Amarkantak, South Umaria, South Shahdol, East Gwalior, AP and Bhind.Light thunderstorms with ligh…

Bhopal, May 4 (IANS) A spell of turbulent weather is set to grip Madhya Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department Bhopal centre issuing a warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and gusty winds across several districts. Moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning and hail, accompanied by wind speeds up to 60 kmph, is expected over Sidhi, Sanjay Dubri National Park, East Anuppur and North Neemuch.Light thunderstorms with lightning are likely in South Neemuch, West Anuppur, Amarkantak…

Bhopal, May 1 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhopal has released a comprehensive weather report for Madhya Pradesh, indicating a phase of significant atmospheric instability along with a temporary cooling trend as of May 1 (Friday).Looking ahead to May 2 (Saturday), the forecast predicts continued instability with isolated rainfall or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several districts, including Gwalior, Rewa, Jabalpur, and Panna.Winds are expected t…

Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster social security for the labour force, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at the comprehensive welfare of workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors. During a high-profile event held in Bhopal on Thursday, the Chief Minister executed a single-click digital transaction to transfer ex gratia assistance totalling Rs 600 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 27,000 labourers’ families …

Bhopal, April 27 (IANS) In a major boost to wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh is set to witness the return of wild buffalo after more than a century, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav scheduled to formally launch the reintroduction programme in Balaghat on Tuesday.The initiative will begin in the Supkhar and Topla areas of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, where the Chief Minister will release a group of four wild buffaloes — three females and one male — into their natural habitat.This marks the firs…

Bhopal, April 25 (IANS) Intense heat continues to scorch Madhya Pradesh as the summer season reaches a critical peak, leaving residents struggling under a relentless sun. The meteorological department has escalated concerns by issuing a formal heatwave alert for more than 20 districts across the state. These districts include: Raisen, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Ratlam, Satna, Chhindwara, Balaghat, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Pandhurna, Rewa, Umaria, Mandla, Balaghat, Mandsaur, Dhar, Bhind and …

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The 2025-26 season of the I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian men’s football league system, will commence on April 27, with four groups being hosted in four different venues, where the clubs will play each other in a single round-robin format.Group A and Group B matches will be played in Imphal at the Khuman Lampak Stadium and the SAI Turf Ground, respectively, while Group C fixtures will take place at the Mulna Football Stadium in Balaghat, and Group D at the …

Bhopal, March 25 (IANS) Over two lakh adolescent girls aged between 9 and 14 years have so far received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Madhya Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Wednesday.The ongoing HPV vaccination drive is part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer district of Rajasthan on February 28. The initiative aims to combat cervical cancer among women.“Madhya Pradesh secured a leading position nationwide by vaccin…

New Delhi/Bhopal, Feb 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said the state government plans to develop a Science Park and a national-level research centre at the site of the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, CM Yadav said he apprised him of various initiatives undertaken jointly by the Centre and the state government.In a statement, the Chief Minister said a comprehensive plan has been prepared to develop 87 acr…