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July 6, 2026 6:28 PM

ECI issues notification for assembly bypolls in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar; nomination process begins

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications for by-elections to three Legislative Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, formally setting the electoral process in motion with the commencement of nomination filing. The bypolls will be held for Datia (22) in Madhya Pradesh, Manjalpur (145) in Gujarat and Bankipur (182) in Bihar to fill vacant Assembly seats. According to the election schedule announced by the Commission, the last date for filing n...

June 19, 2026 5:51 PM

President Murmu highlights India’s sickle cell elimination mission at Omkareshwar event

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the International Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, and described India’s National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission as one of the largest genetic disease screening initiatives in the world. Speaking at the event, the President said the observance of International Sickle Cell Day reflects a meaningful effort to address a major health challenge. She noted that the target of screening under the national mission had been...

June 18, 2026 4:54 PM

President Murmu calls for balancing development and traditional values at tribal empowerment event in Madhya Pradesh

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday emphasized the need to balance modern development with traditional values, stating that such a combination forms the foundation of a strong, prosperous and inclusive society. Addressing the gathering at the programme titled “Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spiritual Awakening”, organized by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, the President highlighted the importance of spirituality, social harmony and environmen...

May 25, 2026 4:45 PM

Madhya Pradesh reels under heatwave as temperature climbs to 45.8 degrees; alerts issued for 25 districts

Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in various regions, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 25 districts. According to the bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Bhopal, western parts of the state recorded maximum temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees, while eastern parts saw 43-45 degrees. The highest temperature of 45.8 degrees was registered in both Khajuraho and Naugaon a day earlier...

May 22, 2026 5:22 PM

IMD issues five-day heatwave warning for Madhya Pradesh, advises precautions

A severe heatwave has tightened its grip across Madhya Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red and orange alerts for several districts as temperatures continue to hover above 44 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Centre in Bhopal, the intense heatwave conditions are expected to continue for the next five days, with the warning remaining in effect till at least May 26. Districts including Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Datia, Bhi...

May 11, 2026 11:12 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-IV in Madhya Pradesh, announces rural development projects worth thousands of crores

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Bhairunda of Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district and announced a major development package worth thousands of crores for the state, focusing on rural roads, housing and infrastructure expansion. The launch event, organised as part of the silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, was attended by...

May 5, 2026 3:02 PM

Lok Sabha Committee review meet begins in Jaipur

A meeting of the Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha got underway on Tuesday at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan. This is the second meeting of the committee, with its inaugural session having been held earlier in Bhopal. Speakers from six states will deliberate on strengthening and empowering legislative committees, focusing on enhancing their effectiveness in governance and oversight. The meeting aims to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodi...

April 23, 2026 6:08 PM

Dry spell, heatwave conditions intensify across Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is currently experiencing a severe spell of heat as April draws to a close, with temperatures climbing well above the seasonal average of 40 degrees Celsius and dry weather persisting across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhopal centre, has said that maximum temperatures are likely to rise by another two to three degrees Celsius over the next four days, intensifying the already harsh conditions. A heatwave warning has been issued for isolated pockets in Ra...

April 11, 2026 5:19 PM

MP witnessed transformative growth under Shivraj Chouhan, says Rajnath Singh; highlights agri reform in Raisen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying Madhya Pradesh witnessed significant and sustained development during his long tenure as the Chief Minister. Addressing the 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen, Singh said, "One can gauge how hard Shivraj Singh Chouhan works by the diligence with which he answers questions in the Parliament. Even though he (Shivraj Singh Chouhan) is now in Delhi, his heart remains in Ma...

April 11, 2026 2:55 PM

Over 22,521 MT wheat crops procured at MSP in two days: MP govt

Madhya Pradesh’s Food and Civil Supply Minister Govind Singh Rajput on Friday said that wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price has witnessed strong support from farmers. The Minister shared that the government collected more than 22,521 metric tonnes of wheat crops purchased from 5,220 farmers within the first two days. The procurement drive began on 9 April in Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram divisions, while the remaining divisions will start from 15 April, which is e...