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Indore deaths possibly linked to water contamination, MP govt tells HC

Indore deaths possibly linked to water contamination, MP govt tells HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government informed the High Court that deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura area may be linked to contaminated drinking water, prompting concerns and legal action.

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

World Cup winner Kranti Gaud gets windfall from MP govt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Kranti Gaud, from Ghuwara in Chhatarpur, Bundelkhand, played a crucial role in leading the Indian women's cricket team to the World Cup final with her bowling performance.

Alerted Centre, MP govt about toxic cough syrup: TN minister

Alerted Centre, MP govt about toxic cough syrup: TN minister

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu government alerted Madhya Pradesh and the Union Health Ministry about the presence of a toxic substance in Coldrif cough syrup, averting a major tragedy, according to state Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

MP govt to fund treatment of kids affected by 'toxic' cough syrup

MP govt to fund treatment of kids affected by 'toxic' cough syrup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Madhya Pradesh government will cover the full cost of treatment for children suffering from kidney infections after consuming a contaminated cough syrup in Chhindwara and Betul districts. This decision follows the deaths of fourteen children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure linked to the 'toxic' Coldrif cough syrup.

MP govt forms panel to fix Bhopal's 90-degree bridge

MP govt forms panel to fix Bhopal's 90-degree bridge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Public Works Department (PWD) of Madhya Pradesh has formed a committee to suggest a solution after a newly constructed railway overbridge with a 90-degree turn became the subject of criticism and much ridicule.

Lecturer 'forced' to join RSS: MP govt promises action

Lecturer 'forced' to join RSS: MP govt promises action

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of a lecturer's petition alleging that the authorities of a government college were forcing him to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The petitioner, a guest faculty at a government college in Majhauli in Sidhi district, claimed that the institution's authorities were forcing him to join the outfit. The court directed the superintendent of police (SP), Sidhi, to look into the petitioner's complaints and take action within seven days.

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The police are yet to submit a chargesheet against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in a 2021 case for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities during a show in Indore as the investigation is still underway, an official said on Tuesday.

MP govt shuts down 25K shops selling meat, fish in open in 25 days

MP govt shuts down 25K shops selling meat, fish in open in 25 days

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The chief minister said that Lord Krishna had learnt 64 arts in Ujjain, famous for the Mahakaleshwar temple, seeking to highlight the historical and mythological importance of the city.

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah about the fire and sought assistance for dousing it, an official said.

Kuno a no-go? MP govt seeks alternative site for cheetahs after 2 deaths

Kuno a no-go? MP govt seeks alternative site for cheetahs after 2 deaths

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has asked the Centre for an "alternate" site for cheetahs currently introduced at the Kuno National Park, which has seen the death of two felines in less than a month, with officials citing lack of logistical support and space.

Muslims to move HC against MP govt's demolition drive

Muslims to move HC against MP govt's demolition drive

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

A Muslim cleric asked why the government was punishing the family members of those who were allegedly involved in the riots.

MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

MP govt orders probe into land allotted to National Herald in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'I have issued an order for the formation of an inquiry committee to probe into the land allotted to the National Herald in Press Complex Bhopal, where commercial buildings have come up by violating the rules,' Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh tweeted on Friday.

MP govt orders FIR against Amazon officials, owner in tricolour row

MP govt orders FIR against Amazon officials, owner in tricolour row

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Amid a row, the Madhya Pradesh government has directed the police to register an FIR against officials of e-commerce giant Amazon and its owner for allegedly selling products, including shoes, with the image of the Indian national flag, Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Tuesday.

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Win MP govt's Ramayana quiz, get air ticket to Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A general knowledge competition based on the 'Ramayana' will be organised at national and international levels, an official statement on Sunday said quoting the minister.

Rahul blames PM for 'destabilising' MP govt

Rahul blames PM for 'destabilising' MP govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Could you please pass on the benefit to Indians by slashing #petrol prices to under 60? per litre? '

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

MP govt to take action against Twitter for distorting Indian map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to initiate legal action against Twitter for putting up a distorted map of India and other such activities, state Home Minister Narottam Mishra said on Tuesday.

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'MLAs said they're captive, (their) phones snatched away, there is police in front of every room. They're being followed 24X7'

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

BJP not interested in toppling MP govt: Shivraj

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Chouhan paid tributes to former Union minister and Congress leader late Madhavrao Scindia on his birth anniversary. Madhavrao was father of Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is said to be at the centre at the current political drama in Madhya Pradesh.

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

MP govt in crisis?: Scindia, 17 MLAs 'untraceable'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The development came against the backdrop of the ruling party accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government, which enjoys a wafer thin majority in the House, and imminent expansion of the state Cabinet.

MP govt crisis averted? Another 'missing' MLA returns

MP govt crisis averted? Another 'missing' MLA returns

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Earlier this week, the Congress claimed that the BJP had "abducted" some MLAs of the ruling party as well as its allies BSP and the SP to bring down the Madhya Pradesh government.

MP govt scraps circular on sterilisation, shifts official

MP govt scraps circular on sterilisation, shifts official

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The circular asked MPHWs to get at least one man sterilised in the current financial year, which ends on March 31 or else their salaries would be withheld and they would be given compulsory retirement.

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

MP govt orders probe into kissing scene in 'A Suitable Boy'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

An office-bearer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the ruling BJP, has claimed the kissing scenes were filmed in a temple in MP's Maheshwar town and submitted a complaint to the Rewa superintendent of police.

Maya: Will reconsider support to Raj, MP govts if...

Maya: Will reconsider support to Raj, MP govts if...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The BSP extended outside support to the Congress to form governments in these two states as it had failed to reach majority on its own.

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

No ban on 'Accidental Prime Minister', says MP govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that he 'doesn't have any intent to impose a ban or any prohibition on any movie'.

SC seeks response of MP govt on Chouhan's plea seeking floor test

SC seeks response of MP govt on Chouhan's plea seeking floor test

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Chouhan and nine other Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers, including leader of opposition in the state assembly, moved the Supreme Court on Monday just after Speaker N P Prajapati cited coronavirus concerns and adjourned the house till March 26 without taking the floor test, apparently defying Governor Lalji Tandon's directions.

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The govt will seek a legal opinion on reopening the murder case of ex-RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi.

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'When integrity is compromised for whatever gratification is when prisoners breach the system and get away.'

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

It, however, made it clear that this was as per the account of the relatives of the deceased.

Bt brinjal a conspiracy: MP govt

Bt brinjal a conspiracy: MP govt

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Agriculture being a state subject, the Centre could not impose its policy on states, Madhya Pradesh agriculture minister Ramkrishna Kusmaria, who was in Thiruvananthapuram to attend a two-day national meet on genetically modified crops, told PTI.

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

On October 21, Bhushan had said that the CJI availed the special helicopter during his visit to Kanha national park while 'an important case of disqualification of defecting MLAs of MP (Madhya Pradesh) is pending before him. Survival of MP govt depends on this case'

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Vyapam app has been developed under the 'Digital India' programme which will make Vyapam exams convenient and examinees can complete the entire process online

MP govt sets up Ram panel

MP govt sets up Ram panel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

A team of historians will work on the ambitious project to give a befitting reply to the Centre's affidavit that Ram did not exist

Prof's death: NHRC notices MP govt

Prof's death: NHRC notices MP govt

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government, seeking a report about Professor H S Sabharwal's death at Ujjain.

MP govt wants POTA-like law

MP govt wants POTA-like law

Rediff.com18 Sep 2004

Chief Minister Babulal gaur said it was necessary to control terrorist activities.

NCW to probe MP govt's 'virginity tests'

NCW to probe MP govt's 'virginity tests'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

The National Commission for Women has found the report of the Madhya Pradesh government, into the alleged virginity tests conducted on brides during a state-sponsored mass marriage, 'unsatisfactory' and decided to probe into the matter itself.Earlier, the NCW, taking a suo motu cognizance of the matter, had sought an interim report from the MP government after the incident evoked a strong condemnation from non-Bharatiya Janata parties.

MP govt orders probe after video of cow vigilantes' attack goes viral

MP govt orders probe after video of cow vigilantes' attack goes viral

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Cow vigilantes in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh brutally thrashed a man on the suspicion of him hurting a cow.

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Vyapam scam: MP govt seeks SIT probe into scribe's death

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday assured that he will hand over the investigation of journalist Akshay Singh's death to the Special Investigation Team.

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rahul attacks MP govt for 'false promises'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday charged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh with making 'false' promises and alleged that the state government has failed on all fronts.Addressing his first election meeting in the state for the November 27 assembly elections at the Sokal ground in Harda, the Congress leader said the BJP ran out of promises which it had not fulfilled during its five-year tenure.

Kumbh: NGT notice to MP govt over alleged green norms violation

Kumbh: NGT notice to MP govt over alleged green norms violation

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on issued notices to Madhya Pradesh government and organiser of three-day event 'Vaicharik Mahakumbh', to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, for alleged violation of environment laws.

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid a raging controversy over the introduction of lessons from the Bhagawad Gita in school textbooks, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today his government has withdrawn the notification issued in this regard.