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Ujjain: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav is set to inaugurate the Regional Industry Conclave, Vikramotsav, and Vikram Trade Fair in Ujjain on March 1. The main event will take place at the Kalidas Academy in Ujjain district, starting at 10:30 a.m. During the ceremony, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav will also distribute funds to the Ladli Behnas as part of the Ladli Behna Yojana.  The Regional Industry Conclave is scheduled to be held at the Engineering College, Ujjain, on March 1st and 2nd. This initiative spans across 20 districts of the state, including Bhopal, Ujjain, and Indore. These 56 projects are expected to attract investments exceeding Rs. 74,000 crore, creating employment opportunities for over 17,000 individuals. Over 800 investors are slated to attend the event  At present, investment proposals totaling Rs. 74,711 crore have been agreed upon by 35 companies participating in the Industry Conclave. This figure is expected to rise further during the conclave. ...

Bhopal: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program on Thursday via video conferencing.  During the programme, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth about Rs 17,000 crores across Madhya Pradesh. The projects cater to many important sectors including irrigation, power, road, rail, water supply, coal, and industry, among others. The Prime Minister also launched the Cyber Tehsil project in Madhya Pradesh. The main programme organized at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal was addressed by CM Dr Mohan Yadav. 9-day Vikramotsav begins from March 1 Noting the commencement of the 9-day Vikramotsav in Madhya Pradesh from Friday, PM said that it celebrates the glorious heritage of the state along with the current developments. He underlined that the Vedic Clock put up in Ujjain is proof of the government taking along heritage and development. “The government has reestablished the ...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav released the report on Status of Leopards in India, on 29th February, 2024 at New Delhi. The fifth cycle leopard population estimation was carried out by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with State Forest Departments, as part of “Monitoring of Tiger, Co-predators, prey and their habitat” exercise in tiger range States. This exercise has proved invaluable to the conservation efforts of the country. Key Findings India's leopard population is estimated at 13,874 (Range: 12,616 – 15,132) individuals, representing stable population. This estimate represent population of 70% of leopard habitat, the Himalayas and semi arid parts of country which are not tiger habitat were not sampled. Central India shows a stable population  Central India shows a stable or slightly growing population of leopards (2018: 8071, 2022: 8820), Shivalik hills and Gangetic plains e...

Chhindwara: Veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath assured party members in  Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh  that he would not force himself upon them and would willingly step aside if this what they want. Speaking at a gathering of party workers in Harrai, his hometown in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, the 77-year-old politician expressed gratitude for the love and trust he had received over the years. "I am prepared to bid farewell if that's your desire. I don't wish to impose myself. The choice is yours," stated the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh to the assembled group. Nakul Nath, Kamal Nath's son, currently serves as a Member of Parliament from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency. Kamal Nath had previously announced that Nakul would be contesting again from the same seat. Nath  expresses trust in party members Despite the BJP's assertive stance, Kamal Nath urged Congress workers not to panic. He emphasized the importance of voting for securing the fu...

New Delhi: House of Vakil Hasan, a key figure in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, was demolished in a recent drive by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The DDA, as part of its broader initiative to clear unauthorized encroachments in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, conducted the demolition on Wednesday. Despite the DDA's claim that prior notices were issued to residents, Hasan and fellow inhabitants contend that they were not informed.  DDA is an autonomous body controlled by Central Government under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs whose chairman is LG of Delhi. 'Family members were assaulted' Expressing his dismay, Hasan, who played a pivotal role in saving 41 lives in the Silkyara tunnel, stated, "Our reward for the Uttarakhand rescue was the demolition of our house. I seek assistance; they have apprehended and detained me and my children in a police station. Some of us were subjected to physical assault." Munna Qureshi echoed Has...

Six members of the Himachal Pradesh Congress party, who opted to vote for the BJP during the Rajya Sabha elections, have been officially disqualified from the assembly, as announced by the Speaker today. The disqualified MLAs are Rajinder Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Chaitanya Sharma and Devender Bhutto. The BJP had previously applauded and commended the six MLAs for their 'courage' when they arrived at the assembly after spending the previous night in BJP-governed Haryana. However, their move has now led to disqualification. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania declared today that these members were disqualified for disregarding the party's directive to vote in favor of the government on the Finance Bill during the previous day's session. Following the suspension of 15 BJP MLAs, the assembly successfully passed the state Budget. The actions of the six MLAs were deemed a violation of the anti-defection law, as stated by the Speaker. The disqualifica...

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh faces a political crisis following cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha seat elections. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said disqualification action would be taken against the MLAs who switched sides, expressing confidence in the government's ability to endure for five years. Observers DK Shivkumar, Bhupendra Baghel, and Bhupendra Singh Hooda have arrived in Shimla to engage with Congress MLAs and address their concerns. Simultaneously, six rebel Congress MLAs, now aligning with the BJP, declared their allegiance during a media interaction. Beyond the political dynamics, the fate of the state's politics and the survival of the Congress government are influenced by factors such as the anti-defection law. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, rising from the ranks of NSUI and Youth Congress, is considered to be an opponent of senior leader late Virbhadra Singh, who held the Chief Minister position six times. Sukhu, hailing from a modest backgrou...

Vikramaditya Singh, who stepped down from his ministerial role in the Himachal Pradesh government, stated that he won't insist on his resignation until a decision is made. He shared, "We've discussed the situation with the observers, keeping them informed. I won't press for resignation until a final decision is reached in the near future." Congress president Kharge has sent three observers--- Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Bhupesh Baghel and DK Shivakumar to Shimla to defuse the situation. The state's political landscape has heated up following the cross-voting by six rebel Congress MLAs in the recent Rajya Sabha elections. Vikramaditya has not resigned from party:  Pratibha Singh Meanwhile, Pratibha Singh, Congress President in Himachal Pradesh and Vikramaditya Singh's mother, clarified, "Vikramaditya Singh resigned from the cabinet, not the party. His resignation remains unaccepted. The observers will determine the course of action." Vikramaditya Singh...

The Congress faced a crisis in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, just 24 hours after a shocking defeat in a Rajya Sabha election. Six MLAs and three independents cross-voted, aligning with the BJP, raising concerns about the government's majority status. Amidst this turmoil, confusion surrounds Minister Vikramaditya Singh, who tendered his resignation from the Sukhu government. While Vikramaditya expressed his commitment to "working for a stable government," Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu stated that there is no ground for accepting the resignation. CM Sukhu assured, "I have spoken to Vikramaditya; he had some reasons. He is our younger brother, and we will address his concerns. His resignation has not been accepted. There is some discontent, and we will resolve it." Sukhu announced plans to propose the disqualification of the MLAs who engaged in cross-voting. Earlier, CM Sukhu had disclosed that six MLAs had participated in cross-voting. Meanwhile, Vikramad...

Amidst the political upheaval in Himachal, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that some 'difficult' decisions may have to be taken. He said, “After listening to everyone in Himachal, a detailed report will be prepared and sent to the National President of Congress.” Jairam Ramesh said in a press conference, “The Congress President will definitely take whatever decision has to be taken on the basis of this report. It is possible that some tough decisions will have to be taken. But we will not back down from this. The organization is paramount, the Congress Party is paramount." “Himachal's mandate is the people's mandate to the Congress. We will not allow it to be betrayed.” In the elections for the only Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, there is a stir regarding cross-voting by Congress MLAs and BJP has said that now Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's government is in minority. However, today CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that he will prove his majority ...

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has said that he has not resigned from the post of CM. I am a warrior and fight every battle like a war, said Sukhu amid Congress crisis. He said, "I have not resigned. The Congress Party government will last for five years. This is a common man's government." "The way the Bharatiya Janata Party is behaving in the House is not appropriate." He said, "Those who are doing this propaganda should keep in mind that we will prove our majority in the budget session. I want to make it clear that the Congress party government will last for five years." On the news of resignations, Sukhu said, "I was in the assembly proceedings. I came to know when I got a call. Then I started giving clarifications. I have not given any resignation." Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that some BJP MLAs are in touch with Congress. He said, "Some of his MLAs are also in touch with us." Sukhu's defiant note co...

Chennai: Cancer, a globally pervasive and severe disease, witnesses new cases every year with its treatment remaining elusive, leading to unfortunate fatalities. Despite the challenges, ongoing efforts persist in the pursuit of a cure for cancer. In a significant development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has claimed through research that cancer medication can be derived from common Indian spices found in every kitchen. Clinical trials for this groundbreaking discovery are set to commence shortly, with the potential availability of these medicines in the market by 2028. Insights from the Research Chief Scientific Officer of IIT Madras, Joyce Nirmala, shares insights into the research, revealing that medicines prepared from Indian spices could substantially eliminate common cancers. The research demonstrates spices have anti-cancer properties and they can fight various types of cancers, including lung, breast, colon, cervical, oral, and thyroid cancer. Importantly, the...

While March is usually eagerly anticipated for the celebration of Holi, this year it will kick off with the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The couple is scheduled to exchange vows on July 12 in Mumbai. This marks the third wedding in the Ambani household, following the grand celebrations of Akash Ambani's marriage to Shloka Mehta and Isha Ambani's union with Anand Piramal.  The upcoming nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are poised to match the extravagant scale witnessed in previous Ambani weddings. The guest list includes renowned personalities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, and many others. Event will be  graced by celebrities from across world Leading up to their wedding, a lavish three-day pre-wedding celebration is scheduled to unfold in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from March 1 to 3. This extravagant event, marked by its rega...

Bhopal: A meeting of the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers was held in Bhopal on Tuesday under the chairmanship of CM Dr Mohan Yadav. The Council of Ministers approved the operation of Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Seva Yojana in the state to expand the infrastructure of city bus services in cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Under PM e-Bus Scheme, 552 urban e-buses will be operated on PPP m odel in 6 urban bodies of the state (Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain and Sagar). With the approval for Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) in the scheme, the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) has been authorized to approve, implement and monitor the scheme. Indore has got approval to operate 150 PM e-buses, Bhopal 100, Gwalior 70, Jabalpur 100, Ujjain 100 and Sagar 32. The Central Government will issue the tender for the proposal. Each city will receive an amount of Rs 10 crore from the Central Government for the construction of bus depot. The buses will be operated by the co...

M P Weather: Bhopal experienced gusty winds at speeds ranging from 65 to 70 kilometers per hour, accompanied by heavy rain on Tuesday evening. This weather phenomenon resulted in power outages in several localities across the state capital. The gusty winds, reaching considerable speeds, started on Tuesday afternoon followed by spell of rain. The sudden change in weather patterns caught many residents off guard, as Bhopal had been experiencing relatively stable and dry conditions in recent days. Showers to continue in many areas The meteorological department predicts that the city, along with various regions including Bhopal (Bairagarh airport), Sehore, Shajapur, Vidisha (Udayagiri), Raisen (Sanchi), Bhimbetka, Khargone (Maheshwar), Jabalpur (Bhedaghat), Sidhi (Sanjay Dubri National Park), Shahdol (Bansagar Dam), Anuppur (Amarkantak), and Umaria (Bandhavgarh), will continue to experience hailstorms with lightning and strong winds at speeds ranging from 70 to 90 km/h. Moderate thundersto...

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs is anticipated to release the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) notification next month, possibly preceding the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This move is expected to pave the way for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to acquire Indian citizenship. According to media reports, the online portal for CAA registration has been prepared, and a trial run has already been conducted by the Union Home Ministry. The CAA is designed to assist refugees from neighboring countries who lack proper documentation. Notably, the ministry has received a significant number of long-term visa applications, particularly from Pakistan. Home Minister Amit Shah, in statements made twice within the last two months, affirmed that the implementation of CAA will occur before the Lok Sabha elections. Emphasizing it as a lawful process, Shah stated that the Parliament had approved the CAA on December 11, 2019. However, the government ha...

Reports of cross-voting by 8 to 9 Congress MLAs during the Rajya Sabha Elections-2024 in Himachal Pradesh have raised concerns about the stability of the ruling Congress government. Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur asserts that the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government has lost its majority. For the lone Rajya Sabha seat, the Congress nominated Abhishek Manu Singhvi, while the BJP fielded Harsh Mahajan. The Congress, wary of cross-voting, assigned ministers to monitor its MLAs.  Despite issuing a whip, several Congress MLAs reportedly cross-voted, including Rajendra Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Chaitanya Sharma, Indra Dutt Lakhanpal, and Devendra Bhutto. Independent legislators Ashish Sharma, KL Thakur, and Hoshiar Singh also allegedly supported BJP's Harsh Mahajan. Jairam Thakur hints at floor test CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concern about non-compliance with the whip, condemning the BJP's attempts to influence Congress MLAs. Jairam Thakur hinted ...

In a visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed the identities of the four astronauts chosen for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Gaganyaan mission. This marks India's inaugural crewed space mission to low-Earth orbit. The selected astronauts, Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubanshu Shukla, all hold the ranks of wing commanders or group captains in the Indian Air Force (IAF). With extensive experience as test pilots, they are well-equipped to handle unforeseen challenges in flight situations. Originating from Nenmara in Palakkad, Nair joined the Air Force in 1999 after completing an engineering degree from NSS College in Palakkad. The astronauts have been undergoing rigorous training at ISRO's astronaut training facility in Bengaluru. The selection process took place at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine within the IAF, with only three of them even...

Voting for Rajya Sabha elections-2024 is being held today for 15 seats in three states Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has 10 seats in the Rajya Sabha and most of the discussion is about the elections here. Even before the Rajya Sabha voting, Samajwadi Party Chief Whip Manoj Pandey has resigned. There is also discussion that eight SP MLAs can do cross voting. Amidst the talk of switching sides of his MLAs, SP President Akhilesh Yadav wrote on Twitter, "Our third Rajya Sabha seat was actually a test to identify true comrades and to know who is with the PDA (Pichhada, Dalit & Adivasi i.e. backward, Dalit & minoritiies) from the heart and who is against them. Now everything is clear, this is the victory of the third seat." On Monday, eight MLAs were missing from the dinner party of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Samajwadi Party's Manoj Pandey, MLA Mukesh Verma, Maharaji Prajapati, Pooja Pal, Rakesh Pandey, Vinod Chaturvedi, Rakesh Pratap Singh ...

Voting is going to be held today for 15 seats of Rajya Sabha. Of these, 10 seats are from Uttar Pradesh, four seats from Karnataka and 1 seat from Himachal Pradesh. There are speculations that there will be a tough contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party for one seat in Uttar Pradesh because eight MLAs of the party did not attend the dinner organized by the SP chief Akhilesh Yadav before the voting. Due to their absence, speculations regarding cross-voting have intensified. SP spokesperson has said that the stand of these MLAs will be known only at the time of voting. In fact, on Monday evening, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had organized a dinner for his MLAs and called a meeting. A senior leader of Samajwadi Party, on the condition of keeping his identity confidential, said that the party had called this meeting regarding the voting process of Rajya Sabha elections. Party's Chief Whip in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Manoj Pandey and seven other MLA...

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 553 railway projects nationwide, including 33 in Madhya Pradesh.  The comprehensive initiative encompasses the redevelopment of railway stations, construction of overpasses, and underpasses. Notably, the financial hub of Madhya Pradesh, Indore, is set to undergo a transformation into the opulent "Amrit Station" at an estimated cost of Rs 494.29 crore. Indore to Boast Luxurious Airport-like Railway Station Indore railway station is among the 553 stations earmarked for redevelopment under the "Pradhan Mantri Amrit Bharat Station Scheme," launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the station's program, local MP Shankar Lalwani revealed, "The city's railway station will be revamped with a budget of Rs 494.29 crore, featuring modern facilities akin to those found in airports. The project is slat...

Sheopur: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that an action plan will be made to make Madhya Pradesh a big centre of tourism. This will help in running an employment-oriented economy. In future, about 2 lakh people will get employment in Kuno itself. Such activities will also be conducted in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. A new model of forest based economy will be developed in the state.  In the review meeting of Cheetah rehabilitation at the jungle resort of Palpur, Sheopur, the CM said that economy-based activities will provide employment to the people at the local level and the forest will also be conserved along with the wild animals. Project Elephant  On the request of CM Dr. Mohan Yadav, the Union Forest Minister said that in Madhya Pradesh Elephant Project will also be run and locals will be educated to protect them from elephants. Local people will be made Gajmitras. Central team will come to MP  Under Project Elephant, the central team will come to Madhya Pradesh w...

Ghazal legend Pankaj Udhas, aged 72, breathed his last on Monday in Mumbai after battling a prolonged illness. Confirming the sad news on social media, his daughter Nayyab expressed, "With a heavy heart, we announce the demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on February 26, 2024, due to a prolonged illness." His final rites are scheduled for Tuesday. According to Udhas' representative, he had been unwell for several days and passed away around 11 am at Breach Candy hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences, praising Udhas as a beacon of Indian music whose melodies resonated across generations. Udhas initially aspired to learn tabla Born into a musically inclined family in Gujarat, Pankaj Udhas, the youngest of three brothers, initially aspired to learn tabla but later found his passion in ghazals. With iconic works like "Chitthi Aayi Hai" from Naam and "Na Kajre Ki Dhar" from Mohra, he earned fame for his velvety voice. Udhas, who delved i...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2024, one of the largest-ever global textile events to be organized in the country at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. PM Modi also took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that today’s occasion is special because the event is taking place in two of the largest exhibition centers in India namely Bharat Mandapam and Yasho Bhoomi. He acknowledged the association of more than 3000 exhibitors and traders from about 100 countries, and around 40,000 visitors as he underlined that Bharat Tex provides a platform to all of them. The Prime Minister said that today’s event encompasses many dimensions as ‘the thread of Bharat Tex connects the glorious history of Indian tradition with today’s talent; technology with traditions and is a thread to bring together style/sustainability/ scale/skill.  The Prime Minister threw light on the government’s expansive plans to create seve...