Bhopal/Jabalpur, May 2 (IANS) Rescue operations at the Bargi Dam reservoir in Jabalpur district intensified on Saturday as specialised teams worked tirelessly to locate four individuals still missing following the devastating cruise boat accident on Thursday evening.While nine people are confirmed dead, four more people are still missing. Of them, according to police, three are children and one is an adult.Speaking to IANS, Anjul Ayank Mishra, City Superintendent of Police, Bargi zone said, “As …
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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 30 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Bhopal has issued a warning of a significant weather shift across Madhya Pradesh, with several districts expected to witness adverse conditions over the next 24 hours.On Thursday, the region is bracing for a series of atmospheric disturbances, including hailstorms, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes, which are expected to persist during this period.These conditions are being driven by complex synoptic systems, includin…
Bhopal, April 30 (IANS) At least three persons were killed, and 26 were injured in a road accident near Biaora in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district when a bus carrying a wedding party (groom’s side) overturned.According to police, the accident occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday. The police officials said the bus was going to Ujjain from Morena when the driver suddenly lost control of the wheels, and it overturned on the National Highway near Kachari village.The horrific crash …
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) A controversy has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh over the alleged non-availability of the historic ‘Rubat’ accommodation facility in Mecca and Medina for Haj pilgrims from Bhopal.Serious allegations have been raised against Saba Sultan, identified as the mutawalli (trustee) of the Auqaf-e-Shahi trust, and Sikandar Hafiz, described as a representative associated with the management of the trust properties.According to a memorandum submitted by Congress MLA Arif Masood and othe…
Bhopal/Ujjain, April 29 (IANS) With an eye on the large scale Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 congregation, the Madhya Pradesh Police have begun comprehensive preparations, placing railway security and crowd management at the centre of its strategy. At a high-level meeting of the State Railway Security Coordination Committee held at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana emphasised the need for long-term planning and seamless coo…
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhopal has issued alerts for extreme heat conditions and approaching atmospheric disturbances across Madhya Pradesh.While the weather remained dry over the past 24 hours, temperatures have soared to dangerous levels in several regions, with Khajuraho recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 44.8 degrees Celsius.A significant heat wave is currently affecting districts including Vidisha, Raisen, Ratlam, Guna, Ashokn…
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) The search for a missing Bhopal businessman ended in tragedy this Wednesday when his body was discovered in a water-filled pit within the Gunga police station jurisdiction. The deceased, identified as 40-year-old Devendra Mehra, had been missing for 13 days after leaving his residence in Lambakheda. According to police officials, Mehra, who operated a retail business selling ladies handbags in the Kotwali (Bhopal) area, disappeared on the morning of April 17 after informi…
Bhopal, April 28 (INAS) In a significant decision aimed at empowering students from backward classes, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has approved a historic hike in scholarship amounts. Students belonging to backward classes pursuing higher education in Delhi will now receive Rs 10,000 per month, a significant increase from the previous amount of Rs 1,550. This revised financial assistance will benefit one hundred new students annually, divided eq…
Bhopal, April 28 (IANS) Most parts of Madhya Pradesh are currently grappling with a persistent and severe heatwave. On Tuesday, temperatures in several cities across the state were recorded well above 40 degrees Celsius. In the prominent tourist destination and temple town Khajuraho, the maximum temperature reached a peak of 46.0 degrees Celsius, although the city remained one of the hottest spots in the region despite any minor fluctuations from previous days.Other cities also reported extreme …