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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...

April 11, 2026 12:06 PM

MP to build medical hub on Indore-Ujjain corridor: Dy CM Shukla

Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Friday said that Madhya Pradesh is moving ahead with plans to set up a special regional medical hub along the Indore-Ujjain corridor, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and promoting medical tourism. Speaking at a stakeholder consultation workshop on the proposed Health and Wellness Tourism Corridor in Indore, Shukla said the initiative is part of a national vision under PM Modi to develop specialised medical hubs across the country. “Wo...

April 4, 2026 1:17 PM

Mega agriculture festival in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen from April 11-13: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A three-day national-level Advanced Agriculture Festival will be held in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen from April 11 to 13, aimed at transforming farming practices and boosting farmers’ income through technology, training and market linkages. The mega event, to be organised at Dussehra Ground on the initiative of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is expected to bring together farmers, scientists, policymakers, startups and industry stakeholders on a single platform. The festival wi...

April 2, 2026 4:53 PM

Thunderstorms likely across Madhya Pradesh for next three days, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s Meteorological Centre Bhopal has issued a warning that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and hail will affect large parts of Madhya Pradesh till April 5. Residents have been advised to remain alert, especially in rural and outdoor areas. According to the 08.30 a.m. observation-based bulletin issued at 1 p.m. on Thursday, an active “Western Disturbance” over East Iran and adjoining Afghanistan, combined with an upper air cycloni...

April 1, 2026 2:20 PM

MP launches ‘School Chalen Hum’ campaign; CM says students migrating back to govt schools

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Wednesday launched the four-day 'School Chalen Hum' (let’s go to school) campaign from Government Model Higher Secondary School in Bhopal, marking the beginning of the new academic session with a strong push for universal school enrollment and quality education. The drive, running from April 1 to April 4, aims to motivate every child across the state's 55 districts and over 50,000 villages to step into classrooms, ensuring no child is left behin...

March 10, 2026 6:34 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 3,839 crore four-lane highway project in Madhya Pradesh to link with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the construction of a four-lane highway corridor between Badnawar, Petlawad, Thandla and Timarwani in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹3,839.42 crore. The project involves the development of an 80.45 km stretch of National Highway 752D, which will connect Ujjain to the Timarwani interchange of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The highway will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)....

February 24, 2026 4:06 PM

Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 Crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ₹9,072 crore. The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 307 kilometres across eight districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The approved projects include the Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and fourth line, and Gamharia-Chandil third and fourth line. Once...