Bhopal, July 19 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during a special meeting held at Jagdishpur, a historic town near Bhopal once known as Islamnagar. The venue, steeped in stories of valour and sacrifice, was chosen to underline the cultural and historical significance of the move.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing a press conference, described the decision as a tribute to the state’s glorious past and a step towar…
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New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Saturday hit out at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), accusing him of being “obsessed with power”.CM Yadav sparked a row by saying: “Under the proposed Uniform Civil Code, only a person who has one marriage will have the legal right to reside in Madhya Pradesh.””Why should there be separate laws for Hindus and Muslims? There should be one law for everyone. If Ram…
Bhopal, July 18 (IANS) Even live‑in relationships will need to be registered in Madhya Pradesh once the codified law known as the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) comes into force. The process of introducing the UCC in the state has reached a crucial stage, with the government expected to approve the final draft during a special cabinet meeting on Sunday in the historic town of Jagdishpur (erstwhile Islamnagar) near Bhopal. This will pave the way for the introduction of the UCC bill in the upcoming mo…
Bhopal, July 18 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet will meet at the heritage village of Jagdishpur near Bhopal on Sunday, continuing Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s initiative of holding cabinet meetings at historical, cultural and tribal locations across the state. The meeting will be the eighth cabinet session held outside the state capital since Yadav took charge as Chief Minister. The state government said the initiative aims to bring governance closer to different regions of Madhya Pradesh wh…
Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, on Friday said only those having one marriage would have the right to reside in the state, under the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which his government will introduce during the Monsoon Session of the Assembly beginning July 20.Yadav made the announcement while addressing a gathering after inaugurating newly constructed Sandipani Schools at Jhinjhri and Bahoriband in Katni district.”Under the new UCC law, only those having o…
Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 13 redeveloped railway stations across Madhya Pradesh through video conferencing on Friday, bringing welcome relief and modern comfort for railway passengers in the state. This event forms part of a larger nationwide initiative where 75 railway stations developed under the ambitious ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme’ will be dedicated to the nation.State Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on his X handle wrote, “Madhya Pradesh, advanc…
Jabalpur/Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) The Sleemanabad water tunnel, one of Madhya Pradesh’s longest-delayed irrigation projects that has been under construction for nearly 17 years, has entered its final phase, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav set to inspect the site in Katni district on Friday. According to a state government statement, the 11.952-km tunnel, being developed by the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) under the Bargi Diversion Project, is expected to carry Narmada water through …
Bhopal/Satna, July 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister of State Pratima Bagri has secured a major legal and political relief after the state’s High-Level Caste Scrutiny Committee upheld the validity of her Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate, rejecting allegations that it was obtained on the basis of forged documents. The four-member committee, constituted under the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, passed its order on July 14 following a detailed inquiry ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, o…
Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Tikamgarh railway station on July 17 under the Centre’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, according to an official statement issued by the Madhya Pradesh government. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the programme in Tikamgarh and participate in the inauguration ceremony of the railway station.He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 189 crore i…
New Delhi/Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued its push to attract investments as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed industrialists and global investors in the national capital on Thursday. During the ‘Bharat Tex‑2026’ event and an interactive session on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh, the state received proposals worth Rs 20,193 crore. These commitments are expected to generate employment for around 27,592 people.Speaking at the session, CM Yadav assured investors…