New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The main event of International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations will be held in Kolkata on June 21, said Union Minister for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday. The marquee event, being organised in Kolkata this year, assumes significance as it comes on the back of the BJP sweeping to power in Bengal, after uprooting Trinamool Congress’ long reign of 15 years. The event is expected to see a host of Union Ministers descending on the ‘city of…
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Khajuraho, May 26 (IANS) Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, announced that Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) will organise “Yoga Mahotsav – 25-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026” on Wednesday. The Institute, under the Ministry of Ayush, will begin the countdown at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.Ahead of the event, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of…
Bhopal, May 26 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued to reel under intense heatwave conditions on Tuesday as the much-dreaded “Nautapa” — the nine hottest days of the summer — commenced, pushing temperatures beyond 45 degrees Celsius in several districts. The India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre in Bhopal has issued widespread heat-wave warnings, with the scorching conditions likely to persist for the next few days. According to the latest Madhya Pradesh Heat Wave Bulletin, ma…
Bhopal, May 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in various regions, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 25 districts. According to the bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees, while eastern parts saw 43-45 degrees. The highest temperature of 45.8 degrees was registered in both Khajuraho and Na…
Bhopal, May 21 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is reeling under an intense heatwave with maximum temperatures remaining significantly above normal across the state. A total of 37 districts have been placed under heatwave alerts for the coming days. The western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius on May 20, while eastern Madhya Pradesh saw temperatures ranging from 43 to 45 degrees Celsius.The highest temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius was registered in Khaju…
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…
Bhopal, May 13 (IANS) Tragedy struck Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday as two eight-year-old girls, identified as Nibiya and Tanvi Sahu, lost their lives when lightning struck a tree under which they had taken shelter. According to police, the incident occurred between 7 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. during a sudden onset of thunderstorms and gusty winds in Baidora village.The fatal strike came amid extreme weather volatility in Madhya Pradesh, where northern districts are battling seve…
Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Over 𝟔❟𝟎𝟎𝟎 yoga enthusiasts performed ‘𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚’ in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, entering the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the asana simultaneously, an official said on Saturday. Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the partici…
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhopal has issued alerts for extreme heat conditions and approaching atmospheric disturbances across Madhya Pradesh.While the weather remained dry over the past 24 hours, temperatures have soared to dangerous levels in several regions, with Khajuraho recording the state’s highest maximum temperature at 44.8 degrees Celsius.A significant heat wave is currently affecting districts including Vidisha, Raisen, Ratlam, Guna, Ashokn…
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 …