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…
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New Delhi/Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, where the death toll has reached nine and at least four passengers remain missing.In a post by PMO India on X, PM Modi described the loss of lives as “extremely painful” and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery for those injured.“The loss of lives due to the capsizing of …
Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) Questions are being raised over alleged lapses in safety preparedness, weather compliance, and disaster management by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation after the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy in Jabalpur district. The accident has claimed 9 lives till now, with the toll expected to go up, as the search for more people continued on Friday.The incident has triggered scrutiny if weather warnings were ignored and whether safety rules were properly followed bef…
Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) The death toll in the tragic cruise accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district has reached nine, after three more bodies were recovered on Friday, with the rescue teams continuing an intensive search operation for four missing passengers, including children.According to a fresh update from Jabalpur district administration, 28 people have been safely rescued so far after the tourist cruise capsized in the backwaters of the Narmada River reservoir on Thurs…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The search and rescue operation following the Bargi Dam cruise accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur continued on Friday, even though nine people remained missing after the vessel capsized during a sudden storm a day earlier.Madhya Pradesh Minister Rakesh Singh said the difficult conditions had slowed down rescue efforts. He stated, “Yesterday, you must have seen that water was continuously flowing in; it was dark, and the depth of the water was also very high. Therefor…
Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) Rescue operations continued throughout the night and into Friday morning following the tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, with officials confirming that 24 passengers have been safely evacuated so far, while efforts continue to trace nine missing persons.According to the Jabalpur Collector, the missing include five children, adding urgency and deep concern to the ongoing operation. So far, six deaths have been confirmed in the…
Jabalpur, April 30 (IANS) Four bodies have been recovered so far after a tourist cruise capsized at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, while several passengers remain missing and rescue operations continue. Jabalpur Collector Raghavendra Singh, speaking to IANS, said the vessel sank following a sudden spell of extreme weather, leading to the tragedy.“The cruise had sunk, and after the incident, around 14–15 people were safely rescued. So far, four bodies have been recov…
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster social security for the labour force, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at the comprehensive welfare of workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors. During a high-profile event held in Bhopal on Thursday, the Chief Minister executed a single-click digital transaction to transfer ex gratia assistance totalling Rs 600 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 27,000 labourers’ families …
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/Jabalpur, April 30 (IANS) A devastating accident occurred at the Bargi Dam reservoir in Jabalpur on Thursday evening, claiming four lives after a sudden and violent storm caused a tourist bimini-top boat to capsize. More persons are feared drowned as there is no trace of 18 passengers who remain missing.The incident occurred near Khamariya Island, a popular destination within the vast backwaters of the Narmada River, as heavy winds and turbulent weather conditions swept through the region…