India-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs in MP’s Kuno National Park

September 18, 2026 5:00 PM

India-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs in MP’s Kuno National Park

An India-born female cheetah has given birth to four cubs in the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday, a day after the cheetah reintroduction programme completed four years. "A truly historic and joyous moment for Project Cheetah! A day after India's Cheetah Project completed four years, KGP12, an Indian-born female cheetah, has given birth to four cubs in Kuno," the minister said in a post on X. Yadav noted the birth of cubs ref...

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to Hindi lovers and the people of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’, describing Hindi as a powerful expression of cultural consciousness and national unity. He called for its wider use and enrichment. Taking to X, CM Adityanath said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Hindi lovers and the people of the state on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our ...

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

September 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 10,783 crore. The projects will cover 14 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and add around 656 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, Katni-Pendra Road fourth line and Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pe...

Global Confidence growing in Madhya Pradesh, more investors expressing interest in the State: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Dubai

September 8, 2026 9:58 PM

Global Confidence growing in Madhya Pradesh, more investors expressing interest in the State: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Dubai

On day 2 and 3 of his UAE Visit, Madhya Pradesh Chief MInister Dr. Mohan Yadav held multiple one-to-one meetings with leading policymakers and entrepreneurs in Dubai, pitching investment opportunities in the state. He met Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, and discussed investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The meeting covered deliberations on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including hotels and hospitality, aviation, mining, textiles, forests, a...

Jitendra Singh inaugurates day-care cancer facility in MP’s Vidisha, stresses need to expand care beyond metros

September 8, 2026 6:43 PM

Jitendra Singh inaugurates day-care cancer facility in MP’s Vidisha, stresses need to expand care beyond metros

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday inaugurated a Day-Care Cancer Facility at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, and stressed the need to expand cancer-care services beyond major metropolitan centres. Speaking at the event, Singh said the rising cancer burden in the country calls for sustain...

Dr. Mohan Yadav pitches Madhya Pradesh as an attractive investment destination

September 7, 2026 10:12 PM

Dr. Mohan Yadav pitches Madhya Pradesh as an attractive investment destination

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav addressed the “Investment Destination: Madhya Pradesh” event at the AIM Congress in Dubai. He said that the state offers transparent policies, good governance and an investor-friendly environment, along with wide opportunities for growth. Highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s central location, the Chief Minister said its strong road and rail network and modern logistics infrastructure make it well placed for exports and distribution. He identified agriculture, indust...

PM Modi condoles Rewa bus accident deaths

September 2, 2026 11:26 PM

PM Modi condoles Rewa bus accident deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district. The PM extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared: “The loss of lives due to a mishap in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, is saddening. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured...

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in several MP districts; over 4,000 rescued in Rewa

August 21, 2026 2:59 PM

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in several MP districts; over 4,000 rescued in Rewa

Heavy rains triggered flood-like conditions in several districts of eastern Madhya Pradesh on Friday, with rivers, including the Narmada and Mandakini, swelling and authorities stepping up rescue and relief operations. Dindori, Panna, Rewa, Satna and Chhatarpur were among the districts reporting flooding and waterlogging. Schools in Maihar and Dindori were closed as a precautionary measure, while Anganwadi centres in Dindori were also shut. In Rewa district, around 3,000 people have been acco...

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 ...

Gwalior-Chambal rail connectivity gets boost as Kailaras-Birpur gauge-converted section inaugurated

August 18, 2026 6:55 PM

Gwalior-Chambal rail connectivity gets boost as Kailaras-Birpur gauge-converted section inaugurated

Rail connectivity in the Gwalior-Chambal region received a major boost on Tuesday with the inauguration of the gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras train service up to Birpur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Union Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, virtually inaugurated the section and flagged off th...