Top brass reboots key welfare committee after six-year hiatus Bhopal: In a landmark move, the Madhya Pradesh Police Department held its annual State-Level Joint Police Consultative and Welfare Committee meeting after a six-year gap. Led by Director General of Police (DGP) Shri Kailash Makwana, the meeting, held at the Ravindra Bhawan auditorium, brought together senior…
Bhopal: A protest erupted in Bhopal after a construction worker, Roopsingh Ahirwar, died from a fall at a four-story commercial building in the Sheetal Dham area. His family and local residents allege a severe lack of safety measures at the site, stating the worker was not provided with a safety harness, helmet, or protective nets….
Bhopal: The Ministry of Railways is fully prepared for the successful launch of Special Campaign 5.0, a government initiative focused on institutionalizing cleanliness and resolving pending matters. The campaign, which began its preparatory phase on September 15, is set to intensify from October 2 to October 31, 2025. Under the leadership of Railway Board Chairman…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari received a grand and spirited welcome upon his arrival in Itarsi, where party workers and local residents gathered in large numbers to join the Kisan Khet Nyay Yatra. Senior leaders including State Congress Vice President Sukhdev Panse, Rameshwar Nikhra, Manak Agrawal, Sanjay Sharma, and Shivkant…
By BHEL Correspondent Bhopal: Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm at the Technical Wing, Vatika Centre, and Masala Centre of BHEL, Bhopal. The event witnessed the presence of Pradeep Kumar Upadhyay, General Manager and Head of BHEL, Bhopal, as the chief guest. Also present were senior officials including Gautam Majumdar, General Manager (CMG,…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: If an officer were paid the salary of a tehsildar but asked to perform the duties of a patwari, it would be considered a serious financial irregularity. Yet this, employees argue, is precisely what is happening in Madhya Pradesh. Despite being granted the third and fourth time-scale pay grades, many employees…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, Congress spokesperson Rahul Raj questioned the promises made to the people of Madhya Pradesh under what was termed “Modi’s Guarantee”. He asked why women had not received cooking gas cylinders at ₹450, why Ladli Bahana beneficiaries were not paid ₹3,000 per month, and why farmers…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: For more than a decade, the issue of promotions for Madhya Pradesh government employees has remained mired in neglect and bias, leaving the state bureaucracy disheartened. Administrative principles state that while pay revisions may be delayed, timely promotions are essential to sustain morale. However, thousands of lower-level employees have been denied…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: An illegal liquor shop-cum-bar operating on a residential plot in Bhopal’s posh Arera Colony has sparked outrage among residents. Despite repeated complaints to the district administration, no action was taken by the Excise Department. Frustrated residents approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which on 28 July took cognisance under Section…
By Ashish Kurl Bhopal: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), V. N. Ambade, has expressed satisfaction at the remarkable rise in the tiger population in Madhya Pradesh, which has grown from 526 to 785 across various reserves in the state. This shows Madhya Pradesh’s position as the leading state in tiger conservation, contributing significantly…
