Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued to reel under severe heatwave conditions on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Bhopal issuing a detailed weather bulletin highlighting a sharp rise in temperatures across several parts of the state.According to observations recorded on May 14, 2026, the state is witnessing extreme weather conditions marked by intense heatwaves, warm nights, and isolated incidents of rainfall, storms and hail.Khajuraho in Chhatarpur di…
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Bhopal/Dewas, May 14 (IANS) Several persons were killed, and many others were injured in a massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Tonkkala in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district. Some of the survivors were critically injured, police said, adding that they had been admitted to hospitals.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief and wrote on his X handle, “The news of several people being killed or injured in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Tonk Kala, Dewas district, is heart-wrenc…
Bhopal/Rajgarh, May 12 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will bear the full medical expenses for all 13 individuals injured in a major fire that broke out at a petrol pump in Pachor town of Rajgarh district.The incident, which occurred at a busy location near the old bus stand, resulted in injuries to 13 people and caused widespread panic in the densely populated central market area on Monday night.On Tuesday morning, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Emplo…
Indore, May 11 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government’s ‘Guard of Honour’ initiative for deceased organ donors has led to a more than 25 per cent increase in organ donation cases in Indore, officials said on Monday. The initiative, introduced in July 2025, provides ceremonial honours to organ donors during their last rites to recognise their contribution and encourage more families to come forward for organ donation.Indore Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade said the initiative has hel…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Atal Innovation Mission on Monday organised the Regional AIM SUMVAAD – Central India Edition at Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology in Indore, bringing together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, startups and incubators to strengthen State-Centre collaboration and build a stronger innovation ecosystem across the region.The initiative aimed at deepening engagement between governments, startups, incubators and industry leaders while promoting i…
Indore, May 9 (IANS) Indore’s Mango Jatra, held at Malwa Utsav, showcased a vibrant celebration of taste, tradition and farmer empowerment, drawing large numbers of citizens to savour the famed Hapus mangoes from Devgad and Ratnagiri. Mohan Yadav, who attended the three-day fair organised by the Marathi Social Group at the Rural Haat Bazaar complex, described the event as a symbol of national integration and farmer welfare.To support the Lok Sanskriti Manch, he announced a financial gran…
Indore, May 8 (IANS) Former Congress MLA, Ashwini Joshi, a towering figure in Indore’s political landscape and three-time legislator from Assembly constituency No. 3, passed away on Friday morning following a heart attack. He was 66.According to family sources, Joshi had been battling respiratory complications and a leg ailment for some time and was under medical care. He suffered a heart attack around 8:00 A.M. at his residence and was rushed to Shelby Hospital, where he was declared dead.Jos…
Indore, May 7 (IANS) Three doctors posted at the Rajpur Community Health Centre were caught red-handed while allegedly accepting bribes during a trap operation conducted by the Lokayukta Police in Indore on Thursday. According to officials, the accused doctors had allegedly been demanding commissions from a private pathology laboratory in exchange for referring patients for diagnostic tests.The doctors are accused of seeking nearly 50 per cent of the test fees as commission for sending patients …
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar used social media to rewind the clock and relive some precious moments from the 90s.Taking to her official Instagram handle, Shilpa dropped a couple of photographs of herself attending a live show in Indore. The pictures had Shilpa posing with the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl, Madhuri Dixit.”Back in 90’s for a live show in Indore! #GoodOldDays (sic),” Shilpa penned on the photo-sharing app.In one of the photos, both Shilpa and Madhuri are posing with bouquets …
Bhopal/Indore, May 4 (IANS) Early trends from the West Bengal Assembly elections on Monday triggered celebrations within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with senior leaders describing the party’s performance as both politically significant and emotionally charged. As counting of votes continues, BJP leaders across Madhya Pradesh and beyond have pointed to the results as a reflection of growing public trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Senior BJP le…