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Underweight quadruplets born in Bhopal hospital, one critical
Bhopal, April 10: A 32-year-old woman gave birth to four babies at the government-run Kailashnath Katju Women's Hospital in Bhopal.
Heatwave: School timing changed in MP's Bhopal
Bhopal, April 9: In the wake of scorching heat in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, the district administration has changed timings of all private and government-run schools for students up to Class 8 on Wednesday.
MP: BMC presents budget of Rs 3611.79 crs, increases property and water taxes; IMC presents Rs 8174 cr for 2025-26
Bhopal, April 3: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) presented their respective budgets for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Thursday.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation increases 10 pc property tax & 15 pc civic charges
Bhopal, April 3: Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a 10 per cent increase in property tax and 15 per cent consumer charges for water, sewerage and solid waste for the financial year 2025-26.
Bhopal's Muslims burst firecrackers in support of Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Bhopal, April 2: A large number of Muslims in Madhya Pradesh's capital, Bhopal, burst firecrackers on Wednesday to express their support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in the Lok Sabha earlier in the day.
CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Sadakal Gujarat program in Bhopal
Gandhinagar, April 1: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated the Sadakal Gujarat program in Bhopal and said that the Gujarat is no longer just a four-letter word but has become synonymous with holistic development.
Bhopal gas tragedy a 'mega environmental negligence': Vice President
New Delhi, March 30: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy a "mega environmental negligence" as he rued that the lessons from the disaster "are still unlearned".
Union Carbide leakage was mega environmental negligence: VP Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 30: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday underlined that the Union Carbide Leakage of 1984 was a "mega environmental negligence" and said that even after four decades, families suffered generation after generation, genetic disorders and groundwater contamination.
Bhopal gas tragedy toxic waste to be disposed of in 72 days: MP govt
Bhopal, March 27: The toxic waste of the Bhopal gas tragedy will now be incinerated in 72 days with a burning rate of 270 kg per hour at a private facility in Pithampur, Indore.
MP: Mahila Congress protests against state government over increasing crime against women
Bhopal, March 22: The Madhya Pradesh Mahila Congress organised a protest in Bhopal on Saturday, demanding action from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government over rising crimes against women in the state.
Madhya Pradesh celebrates Rang Panchami with pomp and show
Bhopal, March 19: After Holi, another vibrant festival of colours, 'Rang Panchami' is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, marking a day filled with colours, music, and joyous festivities.
Work for developing two metropolitan cities in MP at fast pace, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, March 17: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that the state government will be promoting industrial developments in two metropolitan cities which are being developed in the state.
Police officers celebrate Holi with enthusiasm in Bhopal, Ballia
New Delhi, March 15: Holi celebrations took on a vibrant hue in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal and Uttar Pradesh's Ballia as police officers joined in the festivities with great enthusiasm.
Half-a-dozen Cong workers injured as protest stage collapses in Bhopal
Bhopal, March 10: Nearly six Congress leaders were injured when a stage collapsed during a protest against the ruling BJP at Rangmahal Chowk in Bhopal on Monday. Among the injured were Dharmendra Singh Chouhan, chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Congress farmer wing, and veteran party leader from Gwalior, Gulab Singh.
MP: Family attacks doctors in Hamidia Hospital after patient's death
Bhopal, March 9: Three doctors were injured after family members of a patient who succumbed during treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, launched a violent attack.
Kapil Sharma offers prayers at the Bhojpur Shiv Mandir in Bhopal
Mumbai, March 8: Comedian Kapil Sharma sought blessings at the Bhojpur Shiv Mandir in Bhopal. The 'Firangi' actor took to his Instagram handle and dropped a clip of his religious visit.
Bereaved grandfather leaps into grandson's pyre, ends life
Bhopal, March 8: In a tragic but shocking incident, an elderly man ended his life by leaping into the burning pyres of his grandson and granddaughter-in-law. This tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Siholia village, Sidhi district, under the jurisdiction of Bahri police station.
MP CM Mohan Yadav performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Rs 100 crore expansion of Kushabhau Thackeray Convention Center in Bhopal
Bhopal, March 7: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday performed the 'bhoomi pujan' for the Rs 100 crore expansion of the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center (Minto Hall) in Bhopal.
MP CM lays foundation stone for new convention centre in Bhopal
Bhopal, March 8: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday laid the foundation stone for construction of new international convention centre in Bhopal.
Madhya Pradesh first state to get 1st tranche of Central support from Budget: CM Yadav
Bhopal, March 7: While lauding efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that Madhya Pradesh is the first state that received first tranche of Central grant from the recently passed Union Budget.
MP: Second round of Union Carbide waste trial incineration begins
Dhar, March 6: The second round of trial incineration of 10 tonnes of Union Carbide waste linked to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy commenced on Thursday in Madhya Pradesh.
Second trial incineration of Union Carbide's waste to begin today
Pithampur, March 5: The second trial incineration of Union Carbide's hazardous waste at the Pithampur industrial site in Madhya Pradesh will start on Wednesday.
MP CM Mohan Yadav says Govt will build entry gates in Bhopal and name them after Raja Bhoj, Vikramaditya
Bhopal, March 4: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday announced that his government would build the main entry gates in the state capital Bhopal and name them after great rulers such as Raja Bhoj and Samrat Vikramaditya.
Entry gates named after Raja Bhoj, Vikramaditya in Bhopal soon, says CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, March 4: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that his government will build gates at entry points and on some prominent roads in Bhopal, which would be named after great and legendary Hindu rulers of the state.
Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal: First phase of trial run ends, second begins today
Bhopal, March 4: After completing the first phase of the "trial run" for Union Carbide's toxic waste disposal, the Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to commence the second phase on Tuesday.
MP: National Rowing Championship begins at Bhopal's Upper Lake
Bhopal, March 3: The 42nd Senior National Rowing Championship 2025 began at Upper Lake in Bhopal on Monday.
Bhopal's lingering tragedy: People will not face any problem, says Indore official
Indore, March 2: Indore Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh assured that the people of Pithampur will not face any problems, as the first trial incineration of 10 tonnes of hazardous waste linked to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, began on Friday at a waste disposal factory.
MP: Incineration of Union Carbide's waste begins at Pithampur industrial site
Bhopal, Feb 28: The first round incineration of Union Carbide's hazardous chemical waste, which was shifted from Bhopal to Pithampur industrial site, began on Friday, complying with directions from Madhya Pradesh High Court.
MP: Trial incineration of Union Carbide waste begins at Pithampur amid tight security
Dhar, February 28: The first trial incineration of 10 tonnes of hazardous waste linked to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy began on Friday at a waste disposal factory in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, amidst tight security.
Jitu Patwari accuses MP govt of hiding facts on UCIL waste
Indore, Feb 28: Even as the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Madhya Pradesh government the go-ahead for the disposal of Union Carbide India Ltd (UCIL) waste at the Pithampur industrial site, the political controversy surrounding the issue continues to escalate.
Bhopal: Trial run of Union Carbide waste disposal begins today
Bhopal, Feb 28: A day after the Supreme Court chose not to intervene in the trial process for incinerating toxic waste moved from Bhopal's abandoned Union Carbide facility to a private plant in Pithampur (near Indore), the Madhya Pradesh government is initiating the process on Friday.
Following court's directions, says official on incineration of Bhopal's Union Carbide toxic waste
Dhar, February 27: After the Supreme Court refused to interfere in Madhya Pradesh High Court order on Bhopal's Union Carbide plant toxic waste disposal on Thursday, the district administration said that the concerned departments are following the court's directions regarding disposal and are taking action as per protocol.
SC declines to entertain objections to trial run of Bhopal gas toxic waste disposal
Bhopal, Feb 27: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court directive for a trial run to dispose of approximately 340 tonnes of toxic waste from Union Carbide.
ODOP zone at GIS venue drew many visitors: Official
Bhopal, Feb 26: The 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) zone was a key attraction for both foreign and domestic investors who attended the Global Investors Summit (GIS) at Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalay complex in Bhopal, an official said on Tuesday.
We have received more investment than our target: Madhya Pradesh CM on Global Investment Summit
Bhopal, February 26: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the people over the "successful conclusion" of the Global Investment Summit, emphasizing that the state received more investments than its target.
No need to travel to South Africa to experience forest, we have beautiful forests right here in MP...: Pankaj Tripathi at Tourism Summit in Bhopal
Bhopal, February 25: The Tourism Summit in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a significant gathering of key figures from the tourism and entertainment industries, with Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and State Tourism Minister Dharmendra Lodhi participating in discussions centered on enhancing tourism in the State.
Madhya Pradesh eyes major tourism investment at GIS 2025
Bhopal, February 25: The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department is gearing up for a significant investment push at the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal.
GIS 2025 Day-1: MP attracts over Rs 22 lakh cr investment proposals
Bhopal, Feb 25: The inaugural day of the two-day Global Investors Summit in Bhopal attracted investment of Rs 22,50,657 crore from 15 various sectors. These investment proposals are likely to create a total job of 13,43,468 in Madhya Pradesh.
We are getting a better response than we had imagined: Mohan Yadav on Global Investor Summit
Bhopal, February 24: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the government is getting even better response than they had imagined after the Global Investor Summit 2025.
Received valuable guidance from PM Modi: MP Dy CM
Bhopal, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Sunday meeting with Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders, including MPs and MLAs at Kushabhau Thakre auditorium in Bhopal.