IMD warns of rain and hail as storms hit several districts of Madhya Pradesh

January 28, 2026 11:02 AM

IMD warns of rain and hail as storms hit several districts of Madhya Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Monday issued warnings for 28 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal and Gwalior, citing an active cyclonic circulation over Haryana and an associated trough line influencing weather conditions across the state. Officials said the system is expected to affect Madhya Pradesh for the next two days, keeping skies cloudy and bringing light to moderate rainfall in many districts. Meteorologists added that the fresh spell of rain is likely to in...

State to strengthen handloom, handicraft sector through branding and outreach :MP CM

December 28, 2025 10:31 AM

State to strengthen handloom, handicraft sector through branding and outreach :MP CM

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has issued detailed directives to enhance the visibility and sales of Madhya Pradesh’s handloom and handicraft products, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage, empowering artisans and strengthening the rural economy. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Department of Cottage and Village Industries on Saturday, the Chief Minister stressed the need to showcase products of state-owned brands such as Mrignayani, Vindhya Valley, Kabira and Prakrit at MP Tou...

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

December 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the growing importance of natural farming in improving farmers’ incomes, conserving water, and ensuring healthier food for consumers while addressing a Krishak Sammelan in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Addressing farmers, Shah said the Basavan Mama Govansh Van Vihar in Rewa has emerged as a successful model for empowering small and marginal farmers through natural farming practices. He said the model farm would serve as a guide for millions of far...

Amit Shah highlights balanced regional development at Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit in Gwalior

December 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Amit Shah highlights balanced regional development at Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit in Gwalior

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday underscored the importance of balanced regional development and industrial growth while addressing the Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit in Gwalior. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the tradition of structured industrial summits for state development began under Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister through the Vibrant Gujarat initiative. He noted that Madhya Pradesh has now adopted a similar model through regi...

MP boosts cooperative sector; explores new business avenues for PACS

December 24, 2025 3:18 PM

MP boosts cooperative sector; explores new business avenues for PACS

The Madhya Pradesh government is implementing wide-ranging reforms in Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and related institutions to strengthen the cooperative movement and make agriculture more profitable. State Cooperative Minister Vishwas Sarang said that every panchayat in the state is now linked to a bank, and efforts are underway to educate farmers about diversification. To protect farmers from irregularities in cooperative societies, often arising due to employee lapses, ...

No contaminants found in cough syrup samples linked to child deaths; DGHS issues advisory on paediatric use

October 3, 2025 6:14 PM

No contaminants found in cough syrup samples linked to child deaths; DGHS issues advisory on paediatric use

In view of the recent reports suggesting that child deaths in Madhya Pradesh were linked to consumption of cough syrups, a joint team consisting of representatives from National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), National Institute of Virology (NIV), Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), etc visited the site. Various samples were collected in coordination with the State Authorities including samples of various cough syrups. As per the test results, none of the samples contained D...

Eleven killed as tractor-trolley overturns during Durga immersion in Madhya Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief

October 3, 2025 10:59 AM

Eleven killed as tractor-trolley overturns during Durga immersion in Madhya Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief

Eleven people were killed and three others injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees overturned during a Durga idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district on Thursday.   The bodies of all 11 victims have been recovered and sent for post-mortem, Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta said   Of the three injured, two are reported to be out of danger, while one remains in serious condition and is undergoing treatment.   According to Gupta, the victims were part of a group from Ra...

PM Modi lays foundation stone for development projects, launches health and tribal welfare initiatives in MP’s Dhar

September 17, 2025 3:02 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for development projects, launches health and tribal welfare initiatives in MP’s Dhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several development projects in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. The Prime Minister paid homage to Goddess Vagdevi, the revered mother of Dhar Bhojshala, and extended his salutations to artisans and craftsmen engaged in nation-building. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the historical significance of Dhar, noting the bravery of Maharaja Bhoj and the sacrifice of Maharshi Dadhichi as inspirations for national s...

PM to visit Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, launch major health and development initiatives

September 16, 2025 3:58 PM

PM to visit Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, launch major health and development initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, where he will launch a series of health and development programmes, including the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar initiative, the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, and the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. The Prime Minister will address a public gathering in Dhar at noon, where he is scheduled to inaugurate the nationwide Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar campaign. Organised from September 17 to October 2 across Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health...

Farmer suicides reduced by 50 pc during NDA rule compared to UPA era: RTI

August 25, 2025 10:02 PM

Farmer suicides reduced by 50 pc during NDA rule compared to UPA era: RTI

In a country where the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” echoes through political speeches and patriotic songs, a grim reality persists in the fields—farmers continue to take their own lives in staggering numbers. A recent Right to Information (RTI) query filed by Pune-based businessman Praful Sarda has exposed the scale of India’s agrarian distress, revealing that 2.58 lakh farmers died by suicide between 2004 and 2022. The data draws a stark contrast between two political regimes. During...