Latest Ujjain News & Updates

Ujjain, April 2 (IANS) In a renewed push to assert that Indian time calculation is more precise than prevailing Western systems, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a three-day international conference titled ‘Mahakal: The Master of Time’ on Friday, April 3, at the Dongla Digital Planetarium Complex near Ujjain. He will also dedicate the newly constructed Ujjain Science Centre to the public on the occasion.The conference, scheduled from April 3 to 5, aims to create a un…

Varanasi/Bhopal, March 31 (IANS) In a significant step for promoting cultural and religious tourism between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruling neighbouring states — Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh governments have signed two crucial agreements during a business summit held in Varanasi on Tuesday. One agreement was signed between Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust (in Varanasi) and Mahakaleshwar Temple Trust (in Ujjain) and the another between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to promote coopera…

Bhopal, March 30 (IANS) The Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh is planning to intensify its attack on the ruling BJP on farmers’ issues, including delay in procurement of wheat at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Year 2026-27.For this purpose, state Congress President, Jitu Pawari, held a meeting with Shiv Kumar Sharma, a key figure in national agrarian movements and ex-member of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), who is popularly known as ‘kakka ji’ in Bhopal, and he…

Chhindwara, March 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Madhya Pradesh government is moving from ‘Sankalp to Siddhi’ while fulfilling the motto of ‘Sachcha Waada, Pakka Kam’.​ The Chief Minister made the statement while addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development works worth more than Rs 362 crore, including the first phase of ‘Hanuman Lok’ at the Jamsawali Temple in Pandhurna.​Pandhurna, which w…

Ujjain, March 25 (IANS) On the occasion of his 61st birthday on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav delivered a message from the newly established All India Radio (AIR) station in Ujjain.The Chief Minister began his address by reaffirming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s commitment to make the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 in the religious city a grand and world-class event.Delivering his message to people of his home district — which was later broadcast from 17 other …

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on his birthday, and stated that he has been at the forefront of several initiatives aimed at the state’s comprehensive development. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav Ji on his birthday. He is at the forefront of many initiatives aimed at furthering all-round…

Bhopal, March 24 (IANS) BJP leader Mohan Yadav, who is currently serving as the 19th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, will turn 61 on March 25. Born on March 25, 1965, in Ujjain, Mohan Yadav is a lawyer by profession and has been a key figure in Madhya Pradesh politics.He previously served as a minister in the state government led by former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from 2020 to 2023.After securing his third consecutive victory from the Ujjain South Assembly seat in November 2023, Mo…

Ujjain, March 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing an event in Ujjain on Friday, said that in view of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028, all roads connecting to Ujjain are being developed into four‑lane and six‑lane highways. He stated that the state government is making all possible efforts to make this edition of Ujjain’s Simhastha “unprecedented and historic”, with preparations progressing rapidly. Around 30 kilometres of new ghats are being constructed along the banks of th…

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Devotees gathered in large numbers on Thursday at prominent temples across the country to celebrate the first day of the Chaitra Navratri festival which is dedicated to the worship of ‘Maa Shailputri’.The nine-day festival is significant for the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar year. The festival will conclude with Ram Navami.In Varanasi’s Durgakund, devotees thronged the temples to worship ‘Mata Shailputri’ and ‘Mat…

Bhopal, March 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday extended greetings to the residents of state on the occasion of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, which marks the beginning of Hindu New Year with Navratri and Gudi Padwa.The Chief Minister offered prayers and sought from the Almighty – happiness, prosperity, and progress of the state, while also wishing for positivity, happiness, and peace in the lives of all the citizens.“May all our resolutions be fulfilled in this new ye…