Bhopal/Jabalpur, April 30 (IANS) At least four persons have died and more than a dozen others remain missing after a tourist cruise boat carrying around 30–35 passengers capsized and sank near Khamariya Island in the Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district on Thursday evening, officials said.The incident occurred amid a sudden and intense storm accompanied by strong winds, which caused the vessel to lose balance and overturn in the backwaters of the Narmada River. Several pas…
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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…
Bhopal, April 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the state government will construct a pilgrimage site dedicated to freedom fighter Raja Hirdeshah Lodhi at Hirapur along the Narmada river and include his life and contributions in the academic curriculum. The announcements were made while addressing a large gathering at Bhopal’s Jamboree Maidan on the occasion of ‘Shaurya Diwas’, marking the 168th death anniversary of Raja Hirdeshah.”A pilgrimage site dedicat…
Khandwa, April 17 (IANS) The five-day ‘Ekatma Parv’ began at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally inaugurating the religious event at the presence of Dwarka Peethadhishwar, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati and several other saints and spiritual leaders from across the country. During the inauguration, Chief Minister Yadav performed Vedic rituals, offered tributes to Adi Shankaracharya, and presented an ‘angavastra’ and a statue of the…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the five-day ‘Ekatma Parv’ (Festival of Unity) on Friday at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district, bringing together saints, scholars, and artists from across India and abroad.According to an official statement, the festival is being organised at Ekatma Dham on Mandhata Hill, associated with Adi Shankaracharya, the proponent of Advaita Vedanta. Scheduled for Vaishakh Shukla Panchami, the event aims to spread the message of un…
Amarkantak, April 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday emphasised the need for collective responsibility in conserving the Narmada River, describing it as a “life-giving river” and calling for coordinated efforts between the government and society to protect its sanctity. Chairing a review meeting of the Narmada Samagra Mission in Amarkantak, the Chief Minister directed officials to take concrete steps to preserve and enhance the origin site of Maa Narmada.“T…
Khandwa (MP), April 10 (IANS) A potential tragedy was averted on Friday when a wooden boat carrying 10 pilgrims capsized in the Narmada River in Khandwa district, as timely intervention by rescue teams ensured that everyone was saved without any casualties. The incident occurred between “Omkar Math and Nagar Ghat” while the pilgrims were performing Parikrama (circumambulation) of the sacred Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.The devotees, all …
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s environmental record often draws scrutiny over pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter positive story — one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.Recent data and environmental assessments indicate that India has made steady gains in increasing its forest and tree cover, reflecting sustained policy interventions as well as community-driven conservation initiatives….
Barwani, March 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday appealed to farmers in Madhya Pradesh to adopt natural farming rather than excessive use of chemicals to maintain soil fertility and reduce the environmental impact of chemical use. The Chief Minister stated that natural farming will be lower in the initial years, but it will initially increase soil fertility, and production capacity will gradually increase. He said that the Madhya Pradesh government is actively promoting a trans…
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state’s excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, revenue protection, and support for traditional liquor production.Under the new policy, no new liquor shops will be opened across the state, and existing shop premises will not be expanded or relocated. The existing ban on liquor…