Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) has dismantled a major anti‑national network allegedly operating with support from Pakistani handlers. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a long‑term conspiracy to destabilise India through radicalisation, targeted killings and youth recruitment. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state police would “smoke out such vipers”.The arrested individuals are Mohammad Faraz, a resident of K…
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Bhopal, June 9 (IANS) In a significant boost to farmers and infrastructure development, the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved a series of key decisions, including a sharp reduction in mandi fees on cotton and a massive Rs 13,800 crore package for development, technical innovation, and farmer welfare. The Cabinet decided to reduce the mandi fee rate on cotton from 1 per cent to 0.5 per cent, a press note said. This historic step is exp…
Bhopal, June 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as a global example in water conservation, with its ambitious Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan transforming from a government initiative into a mass movement driven by public participation.The campaign, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is rejuvenating rivers, ponds and traditional water sources while drawing international recognition.The recently concluded “Sadanira Samagam” at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal showcased how water conservation c…
Bhopal, June 6 (IANS) The BJP on Saturday initiated the process for the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections, with its candidates Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal filing their nomination papers amid a show of strength by the ruling party.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal, ministers, and legislators accompanied the candidates to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the filing of nominations.Before filing their papers, the candidates attended a meeting of BJP…
Bhopal, June 2 (IANS) In a women-friendly initiative ahead of the forthcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan, the Madhya Pradesh government is set to introduce a new public transport scheme that promises safe, convenient, and reliable travel for females across the state. The state government is preparing to roll out the Chief Minister Easy Transport Service (Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva), with a special focus on enabling women to travel comfortably in state-run buses during the festival.The sch…
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar offered his prayers at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and was also seen attending the Bhasma Aarti. The National Award-winning filmmaker said that he feels very peaceful at the revered temple. While speaking to IANS in Ujjain, Bhandarkar said: “I am very happy to be here at Bhasma Aarti. I feel very good when I get the energy and devotion here. I have a very strong connection with Mahakaal.”“I have been coming here every year for the past 20-22 y…
Bhopal/Anuppur, May 30 (IANS) The death toll in the tractor-trolley accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur district rose to six, while 22 others remained injured, police said on Saturday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident and announced ex-gratia for the families of the deceased.The accident occurred in Bijora village under the Karanpathar police station limits in the border area between Anuppur and Umaria districts when a tractor-trolley carrying devotees overturned wh…
Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has achieved a remarkable record in wheat procurement this season. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the state has procured over 104 lakh 22 thousand metric tonnes of wheat against a target of 100 lakh metric tonnes, a press note said.Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said wheat was purchased from a record 13 lakh 41 thousand 266 farmers, the highest number in the country.Madhya Pradesh ranked second nat…
Bhopal, May 26 (IANS) At least six labourers were killed after a portion of an under-construction well collapsed in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred in Biharpurwa village under Ajaygarh police station limits, prompting a massive rescue operation by the administration and local authorities.According to preliminary information, the labourers were engaged in digging and construction work inside the private well when a large section of loose soil suddenly ca…
Bhopal, May 24 (IANS) The process for the second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma’s body, the 33-year-old former Miss Pune contestant who died under mysterious circumstances, began on Sunday at AIIMS Bhopal. A high-level forensic team from AIIMS Delhi, led by Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine, arrived in the city on Saturday evening via a special aircraft arranged by the Madhya Pradesh government.The four-member medical board, constituted under the supervision of the AIIMS…