Latest Betul district News & Updates

Bhopal, April 3 (IANS) In a tragic road mishap, two young men lost their lives and four others, including a 14-year-old child, sustained serious injuries when an SUV went out of control and rammed into the boundary wall of a marriage garden on Ranipur Road in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district. The accident occurred around 12.30 a.m. as the SUV was en route from Sarni towards Betul on the Sarni State Highway.The vehicle was reportedly moving at high speed when the driver lost control — likely due …

Bhopal, March 20 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Friday expressed concern over the growing cases of skin ailments among children, allegedly due to contaminated water in Betul district, and sought immediate intervention from the authorities.According to available information, an outbreak of skin diseases, particularly itching (scabies), has been observed among children in Danvakheda village, located in the Ghodadongri block of Betul distr…

Bhopal, March 8 (IANS) A 36-year-old man was killed, while his wife and six-year-old son were seriously injured in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district on Sunday. The incident occurred near the Jhi Tapa junction on the busy Betul-Nagpur National Highway.According to police officials, a speeding container truck suddenly lost control, smashed through the road divider, and veered onto the opposite lane.The vehicle collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying Vikas Rao (36), a resident of Narmadapuram (al…

Bhopal, Jan 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday welcomed Padma Shri awardees Kailash Chandra Pant and Mohan Nagar at his official residence here and congratulated them for their achievements. The Chief Minister honoured the awardees by presenting them with a shawl and an idol of Lord Mahakal.“Chief Minister Mohan Yadav today welcomed Kailash Chandra Pant and Mohan Nagar, who have been selected for the Padma Shri award, and extended his congratulations,” the Chief …

Betul, Jan 21 (IANS) A road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district claimed the life of a young schoolgirl and left several children seriously injured on Wednesday, sparking concerns over road safety in the region.The incident occurred near the Purna River in the Bhainsdehi police station area, around 60 km from the district headquarters, police officials said.A school van carrying young students collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, causing the van to overturn violently. The crash oc…

Betul, Jan 10 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police, on Saturday, arrested two persons for allegedly removing and burning saffron flags installed as part of the preparation for a Hindu sammelan (conference) to be organised in Lohiya town of Betul district. The action came following a complaint received at the Kotwali police station, alleging that some anti-social elements burnt saffron flags installed at the venue and along the roadside late Friday night. The complaint was filed by Romit Uike, a memb…

Betul, Dec 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Tuesday that the state government has agreed to rename the town of Multai in Betul district to its historical name “Multapi”. A tribal Museum will also be opened in Betul. The tribal museum will be constructed in Betul to preserve and showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage, Yadav said. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of a new medical college in the district under the public-private partne…