Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated, network expands to 16 operational stations

September 6, 2026 11:02 AM

Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated, network expands to 16 operational stations

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday inaugurated the Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking a major expansion of the city's public transport network. The newly inaugurated Phase-I (Reach-II) corridor stretches approximately 11 km from Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha and comprises 11 stations. The project has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2,850 crore. With the opening of the new co...

Health Ministry workshop focuses on early detection, contact tracing to curb leprosy transmission

August 19, 2026 11:52 PM

Health Ministry workshop focuses on early detection, contact tracing to curb leprosy transmission

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday began a two-day review-cum-capacity building workshop under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on strengthening early detection, contact tracing and treatment to accelerate efforts to interrupt leprosy transmission. Organised by the Central Leprosy Division (CLD) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the workshop brought together more than 70 health officials, technical experts and development ...

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...