News for 'ratlam'

Maharashtra in beginning of second Covid wave: Centre

Maharashtra in beginning of second Covid wave: Centre

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Maharashtra is in the beginning of a second COVID-19 wave, a central team report has said, highlighting that there is very limited active effort to track, test, isolate cases and quarantine contacts, and there is no adherence to COVID appropriate behaviour among people in rural and urban areas in the state.

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The Ratlam division of the national transporter is planning to provide head and foot massages to passengers in 39 trains originating from Indore railway

Rajput outfits run riot a day of ahead of Padmaavat release

Rajput outfits run riot a day of ahead of Padmaavat release

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court had last week paved the way for the nationwide release of Padmaavat, by staying the ban on its screening in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A video purportedly showed the MLA inciting people to set a police station ablaze.

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Amid prayers and fear, a crowded Indore-Patna Express chugs out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Western Railway's Ratlam division senior Public Relations Officer Jitendra Kumar Jayant said the rush in the train, which runs every Wednesday and Sunday, was the same as it used to be before the mishap.

MP hospital: More bones found, 2 detained

MP hospital: More bones found, 2 detained

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

A sweeper of the hospital and a doctor were held for questioning and a first information report was filed regarding the concealment of birth by secret disposal of bodies under Section 318 of IPC, police said.

Remains of infants found behind MP hospital

Remains of infants found behind MP hospital

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

The area was sealed off and samples were sent to the state forensic laboratory for tests.

Tata Tele to invest Rs 500 cr in MP

Tata Tele to invest Rs 500 cr in MP

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Tata Teleservices on Wednesday launched its services in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Mandideep and Jabalpur.

'I am not a terrorist': Hardik Patel arrested on way to Mandsaur

'I am not a terrorist': Hardik Patel arrested on way to Mandsaur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Patel later released on bail later and transported out of Madhya Pradesh in police vehicles

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air quality in the 'good' and 'satisfactory' category on March 29, a Central Pollution Control Board report has stated. Travel restrictions and the closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level, it said.

Victims await justice in more rape cases against Asaram, son

Victims await justice in more rape cases against Asaram, son

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The sisters, based in Surat, had alleged they were raped and illegally confined by Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Jewellers continue their strike for 22nd day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'The government can increase import duty on gold by 1 per cent, instead of imposing excise duty.'

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The Bhopal seat is currently held by Alok Sanjar of the BJP.

Meet the MP who stopped massages on trains

Meet the MP who stopped massages on trains

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'How can you have massages on trains in the presence of other lady passengers?'

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salary was and what it meant to them at the time.

Woman alleges assault was at Bajrang Dal men's behest; 4 held

Woman alleges assault was at Bajrang Dal men's behest; 4 held

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The victims, Salma Mevati (35) and Shamim Akthar Hussain (30), both local residents were allegedly thrashed by self-appointed cow vigilantes.

At 46, has Rahul Gandhi finally grown up?

At 46, has Rahul Gandhi finally grown up?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Where he used to sit bored, sulky and fiddling with his cell phone in the Lok Sabha (and was often missing during key debates) he is now noisy, aggressive and ready to lead his flock into the well of the House,' says Sunil Sethi.

Stakes are high for this assembly seat in MP

Stakes are high for this assembly seat in MP

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The battle for Maihar in the upcoming bypolls is crucial for the Congress as well as the BJP.

Tomatoes remain costlier at upto Rs 80/kg

Tomatoes remain costlier at upto Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Onions, too, are expensive at Rs 60-70 per kg, while other major green vegetables are ruling between Rs 35 and Rs 90 per kg.

Taxmen raid houses of Kamal Nath's aides; cops clash

Taxmen raid houses of Kamal Nath's aides; cops clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The searches are linked to suspected movement of hawala money during the ongoing polls season and tax evasion, they said.

Over 100 killed as Indore-Patna Express derails near Kanpur

Over 100 killed as Indore-Patna Express derails near Kanpur

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Railways Ministry spokesperson Anil Saxena said several people have been rushed to nearby hospitals with injuries, and the casualties may go up.

SHOCKING: Dalit groom forced to wear helmet as upper-castes pelt baarat

SHOCKING: Dalit groom forced to wear helmet as upper-castes pelt baarat

Rediff.com12 May 2015

16-30 people have been arrested and more arrests were likely by Tuesday evening.

Reasons that are pushing onion prices upwards

Reasons that are pushing onion prices upwards

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Onions and tomatoes are essential cooking ingredients and both have witnessed rise in prices.

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

In a tweet, the prime minister's office said, Modi has approved an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the kin of those who have lost their lives.

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Chouhan completes 10 years as MP CM, breaks Digvijaya's record

Chouhan completes 10 years as MP CM, breaks Digvijaya's record

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday completed 10 years in office, becoming the first non-Congress chief minister in the state to do so.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

At least four gelatin sticks were on Thursday found on the railway tracks near Taloja in Navi Mumbai, a day after a discarded overhead equipment was spotted lying on the rail lines in Raigad

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Nayagaon-Jaora toll booth in Ratlam where Scindia, his party colleague Kantilal Bhuria and a large number of their supporters were detained. They were proceeding to neighbouring Mandsaur where prohibitory orders barring assembly of more than four people are still in force.

Congress and its 'Achche Din' dreams

Congress and its 'Achche Din' dreams

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The resurgence that Congressmen feel is in fact more sentimental than substantive. The substantive reality is that the Congress is a party in terminal decline since 1989, says Shekhar Gupta.

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police said town inspector of Pipliamandi Anil Singh Thakur has been removed from field duties in connection with the firing on farmers.

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All the 14 derailed coaches of the Patna-bound train 19321 have been removed from the tracks.

Stop playing dirty politics, MP CM tells those doubting SIMI encounter

Stop playing dirty politics, MP CM tells those doubting SIMI encounter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday slammed the "dirty politics" being played over the killing of eight SIMI operatives by police and said the slain men were "dreaded terrorists" who could have wreaked devastation.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.