Bhopal, June 4 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday opposed the proposed renaming of Barkatullah University in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal as ‘Vagdevi Bhojpal University’, alleging that the move was “politically motivated” and “aimed at erasing the legacy of a prominent freedom fighter”. The controversy erupted a day after the university’s Executive Council unanimously approved a proposal to rename the institution, one of the oldest and most significant centres of higher education in Central India.The pr…
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Bhopal, May 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Friday highlighted the cultural richness, unity, and economic contributions of Gujarat and Maharashtra, saying that the joint celebration of the two states holds special significance in strengthening national integration and shared heritage. Addressing a cultural event in Bhopal to mark the Foundation Day of the neighbouring states — Gujarat and Maharashtra, the Governor said the event was more than just a cultural programme, descr…
Bhopal, Jan 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will bring its Republic Day festivities to a ceremonial close today with the traditional Beating the Retreat ceremony at Lal Parade Ground in Jahangirabad, Bhopal.The event is scheduled to begin at 4.30 p.m. with Governor Mangubhai Patel attending as the chief guest.This grand military tradition, steeped in history, is uniquely observed in the state capital alongside the national ceremony in New Delhi.Madhya Pradesh stands alone among Indian states in organis…