Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhopal-Dhanbad and Bhopal-Chopan Express trains

February 25, 2026 10:47 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhopal-Dhanbad and Bhopal-Chopan Express trains

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains connecting Bhopal with Dhanbad and Chopan, marking a significant boost to rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The Bhopal–Dhanbad–Bhopal Tri-Weekly Express (Train No. 11631/32) and the Bhopal-Chopan-Bhopal Weekly Express (Train No. 11633/34) were flagged off from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch ceremony was held at Bhopal Railway Station in the presence o...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Rozgar Sahayaks in Bhopal

December 23, 2025 10:50 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Rozgar Sahayaks in Bhopal

Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the Centre has increased administrative expenditure under the rural employment framework from 6 per cent to 9 per cent, a move aimed at ensuring timely payment of salaries to grassroots staff such as Rozgar Sahayaks, panchayat secretaries and technical personnel. Addressing Rozgar Sahayaks from different states who met him in Bhopal, the minister said delays in salary payments had been a major concern and the enhanced adm...

Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai top Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings

July 17, 2025 4:11 PM

Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai top Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings

Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai have once again secured the top spots in urban sanitation, emerging as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. The three cities were ranked first, second, and third, respectively, in the newly introduced “Super Swachh League,” which recognises sustained excellence in cleanliness. Vijayawada followed closely, securing the fourth position. The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25 were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony organis...

Shivraj Singh calls PM Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India

July 13, 2025 1:20 PM

Shivraj Singh calls PM Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure a 'golden era' for employment in India. He made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to successful candidates at the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Mela held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The nationwide employment drive saw over 51,000 youth across the country receiving appointment letters for government jobs. PM Modi also addressed the e...

Monsoon rain brings much-needed relief from heatwave in MP

June 12, 2025 10:20 AM

Monsoon rain brings much-needed relief from heatwave in MP

After a blistering day under a relentless sun, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a dramatic shift in weather on Wednesday evening. Around 9 p.m., Bhopal was swept by gusty winds, followed by a refreshing spell of rain, providing much-needed relief to residents. In Tikamgarh’s Mau Ghat, thunder cracked across the sky as rain lashed the area, accompanied by pea-sized hailstones, the report said. Similar weather conditions were reported from Vidisha and Raisen, where skies opened up after a day of oppre...

Madhya Pradesh secures record Rs 30 lakh crore investments in two days: Amit Shah

February 25, 2025 8:51 PM

Madhya Pradesh secures record Rs 30 lakh crore investments in two days: Amit Shah

Touting the grand achievement of Rs 30 lakh crore in investment commitments secured during the two-day Global Investors Summit (GIS-2025) held in Bhopal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah proclaimed that the Indian economy, which has already ascended from the 10th to the 5th position globally, will soon become the third largest in the world by 2027. Madhya Pradesh, he asserted, will play a significant role in this ascent. He made this pronouncement while addressing the valedictory session of the su...

Invest MP Global Investor Summit 2025 to begin today in Bhopal; leading industrialists from globe participating

February 24, 2025 10:11 AM

Invest MP Global Investor Summit 2025 to begin today in Bhopal; leading industrialists from globe participating

The capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, is set to host the "Invest MP Global Investor Summit" (GIS) 2025, scheduled for February 24-25. The summit aims to showcase the state's vast investment potential and bring together global and domestic investors. According to an official release, the state government has invited entrepreneurs from 60 countries to explore investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The event will witness the participation of 13 ambassadors, six high commissioners, and ...