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 …
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Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department on Tuesday issued a significant administrative order that reshapes its legal representation in the ongoing judicial battle over the Other Backward Class (OBC) reservation, officials said. This latest directive, released on Monday comes at a critical juncture as the state defends its decision to increase the OBC reservation from 14 to 27 per cent. The move follows an order passed by the Supreme Court in February 2026 regar…
Bhopal, April 19 (IANS) Isolated rainfall or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning in select districts of Madhya Pradesh from Sunday evening to Monday are likely to occur, Bhopal Center of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A heatwave is also likely to persist in several other parts of the state.According to the daily weather summary and forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal on Sunday, the weather remained mainly dry across all divisions of the state during …
Bhopal, April 19 (IANS) In a significant boost to tourism and religious pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a new sector connecting Bhopal with the historic towns of Chanderi and Orchha under the ambitious ‘PM Shri Heli Tourism’ service. The event will take place as the Chief Minister flags off the helicopter and personally distributes boarding passes to the first batch of passengers. This new route, operating as Sector-2 of the service, aims to make travel s…
Jabalpur, April 17 (IANS) In view of rising summer heat and increasing complaints of water shortage, the Jabalpur district administration has declared the entire district a “water-scarce area” till June 30. The move aims to ensure equitable distribution of drinking water and prevent a deepening crisis, Jabalpur District Magistrate Raghavendra Singh stated in a notification issued on Friday.“The declaration has been made to ensure equitable distribution of drinking water across rural …
Jabalpur, April 17 (IANS) Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety Chairman Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre reviewed road safety measures in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, stressing stricter enforcement and sustained awareness to reduce accidents and fatalities.At a meeting with senior district officials late on Thursday, data presented by Jabalpur traffic ASP Anjana Tiwari showed that 3,372 road accidents were reported in 2025, claiming 666 lives and leaving 2,471 seriously injured.A comparison of Janu…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Hockey Madhya Pradesh has proven to be a highly consistent participant at the Hockey India National Championships, earning 29 medals in various categories over the past 16 years. This success is supported by a strong grassroots foundation, with the Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academies in Bhopal and Gwalior. The state’s ongoing strength at the grassroots level was recently demonstrated when both the men’s and women’s teams secured Silver medals at the 16th Hockey India…
Jabalpur, April 13 (IANS) The Youth Congress on Monday organised a protest in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh against a proposed trade deal, claiming it would adversely affect farmers and labourers. The demonstration was led by the organisation’s National President, Uday Bhanu Chib, as party workers marched towards the Collectorate to lay siege to the office.Anticipating the protest, police had put up barricades at key locations, preventing the rally from moving forward.A tense standoff en…
Jabalpur, April 11 (IANS) The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jabalpur, has invited applications from eligible individuals to be empanelled as Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) for 2026–27, to strengthen access to justice for vulnerable sections of society. According to the Jabalpur district administration, selected volunteers will be deployed at legal services centres in villages, as well as at police stations and other key locations. Their primary role will be to assist people — es…
Jabalpur, April 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday outlined an ambitious roadmap to make agriculture more profitable and technology-driven, while inaugurating the ‘Krishi Manthan’ workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University in Jabalpur. Addressing farmers, scientists, and stakeholders, Yadav said the state government is working to integrate modern technology, scientific farming methods, and better market linkages to strengthen the agricultural economy…