Madhya Pradesh

MP CM orders safe drinking water supply for all after Indore tragedy

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that ensuring the supply of safe drinking water to every citizen was the responsibility of urban local bodies and directed officials to prevent the supply of contaminated water under all circumstances. Yadav's directive came after seven persons died in Indore's Bhagirathpura area recently following a diarrhoea outbreak triggered by the consumption of contaminated water. Yadav is also the guardian minister of Indore, ranked as the country's cleanest city. The Opposition Congress, which has sought the resignation of MP Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya in whose constituency the tragedy took place, is scheduled to hold a massive protest over the water contamination deaths in Indore on Sunday. Addressing a high-level meeting at the airport here after returning from a visit to Sagar district, CM Yadav on Saturday launched a state-wide 'Swachh Jal Abhiyan' (Clean Water Campaign) aimed at ensuring safe drinking water in both

SIR in MP: Voter list update reunites man with mother after 22 years

A man who left his home in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district 22 years ago after his family opposed his marriage was reunited with his mother because of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, police said on Saturday. Police said it all started after Vinod, alias Vinod Gairi, who is settled in Rajasthan, tried to get his name included in the voters' list during the ongoing SIR exercise. An official said Gairi was asked to get the details of his parents' EPIC (Election Photo Identity Card) numbers as part of the process. He then reached out to the panchayat at his native place. After learning about the matter, Gairi's mother approached the police to trace her son. Under the direction of Mandsaur Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena, a team led by Nai Abadi police station in-charge sub-inspector Kuldeep Singh Rathore, was formed to track down Gairi, a police statement said. The MP police eventually traced Gairi to the Nagaur district of Rajasthan, where he has been

MP CM to roll out 'Krishak Varsh' 2026 with tractor rally on Sunday

According to an official release, prior to the programme, CM Yadav will flag off a 'Krishi Rath' and a farmers' tractor rally at the Kokta Bypass in the state capital

Won't get into statistics, govt with all: CM Yadav on Indore water deaths

Amid conflicting death figures in the Indore water contamination case, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday that his government won't dive into data and instead stand with everyone. The loss of even a single life is extremely painful for us. Therefore, we don't delve into statistics. It's a different matter that the administration follows its own procedures. Generally, only those cases where post-mortems were performed were considered valid figures, he said. The confusion over the number of deaths due to contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area continued after the district administration distributed compensation cheques to the kin of 18 victims on Tuesday, while maintaining the official figure at seven. This is a very sad incident. No matter who the people are, when it comes to providing relief, we will not look at the figures; we will stand with everyone, Yadav told reporters when asked about the exact death toll due to contaminated water in ...

Datanomics: Madhya Pradesh records few bacterial contamination cases

Madhya Pradesh recorded 40 cases of bacteriological contamination in water samples in 2025-26 as of January 2, 2026, accounting for 0.15 per cent of all cases in the country

MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 released: All you need to know about recruitment

The MPESB has released the exam calendar 2026, declaring the 'tentative' timetable to be held during the year. The calendar planned from January 2026 to December 2026 across the state

Indore water contamination: 38 new cases, 15 in ICU, death toll at 7

At least 38 fresh cases of vomiting and diarrhoea linked to contaminated drinking water were detected on Monday at the Bhagirathpura primary health centre in Indore, with a senior official putting the death toll so far to seven. Six patients have been referred for treatment, and 110 are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals, including 15 in ICUs, officials said. Indore Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade told PTI over the phone that seven deaths have been reported so far as per the health department. Till the previous day, officials had been maintaining six fatalities linked to the water contamination. Locals, however, have claimed 17 deaths due to the outbreak. The health department on Monday conducted a real-time household survey using the Kobo tool in the affected Bhagirathpura area to assess the situation and ensure the availability of chlorinated drinking water to residents. The survey followed training on the Kobo tool, imparted by the Central government's regional he

Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, flags fund delays

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday urged states to adopt a strategic approach to budget utilisation, warning that delays in spending allocated funds result in losses for states and hamper the timely release of subsequent central instalments. Addressing a review meeting with state agriculture ministers, Chouhan said states must ensure funds earmarked for various schemes are spent before March to avoid administrative bottlenecks that delay the effective implementation of programmes. "If states are unable to spend their budgets on time, it only results in losses for them," the minister said, adding that budget allocations are often held up due to minor administrative and procedural issues. The meeting reviewed the progress and budget utilisation of central agriculture schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY). Chouhan stressed the need for prompt verification of eligible farmers under the PM-KISA

PM stays silent whenever poor die: Rahul slams BJP over Indore water crisis

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday targeted the BJP's double-engine government in Madhya Pradesh after at least 10 people died allegedly due to contaminated water in Indore and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always silent whenever poor die. Gandhi alleged that Madhya Pradesh has become the epicentre of misgovernance and cited various instances of casualties reportedly due to cough syrups, poor hygiene at government hospitals and now due to contaminated water. "Not water, but poison was distributed in Indore, and the administration remained in deep slumber," he said in a post on X in Hindi. "Every home is filled with mourning, the poor are helpless - and on top of that, BJP leaders are making arrogant statements. Those who lost their lives and livelihoods needed solace; the government offered arrogance," he said. Senior MP cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday triggered a controversy after he used an objectionable word on camera ghanta (loosely translating to

Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

A laboratory test has confirmed that a diarrhoea outbreak, which has killed at least four patients and affected over 1,400 people in Indore, was caused by contaminated drinking water, officials have said. The test findings substantiated that a life-threatening drinking water supply system prevails in parts of Madhya Pradesh's commercial capital, which has been ranked India's cleanest city for the last eight years. Indore's Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani told reporters on Thursday that a laboratory report prepared by a city-based medical college confirmed drinking water was contaminated due to a leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area, from where the outbreak has been reported. He did not share the detailed findings of the test report. Officials have said that a leakage was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in Bhagirathpura at a spot over which a toilet has been constructed. They claimed the leakage led to

Indore water contamination: Residents 'no longer trust' water supply

The chaos over the contaminated water crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has claimed at least four lives and left several ill

Indore water contamination: Confusion persists over deaths as toll varies

Conflicting claims over the number of deaths caused by consumption of contaminated water in Indore continued on Thursday, with residents claiming 13 fatalities, a day after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav put the toll at four, while the city Mayor said seven persons lost life. Cases of people suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting were first reported in the Bhagirathpura area of the city a week back. Local residents claimed that 13 people, including a six-month-old child, have died so far, while officials said only four deaths have been confirmed. After visiting the affected area on Wednesday, CM Yadav pegged the death toll at four. Hours later, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirmed seven deaths. The confusion over the death toll still continues due to these different numbers. Officials said a preliminary assessment indicated that drainage water entered the drinking water pipeline due to leakage, triggering the outbreak in Bhagirathpura. Bhagirathpura falls under ..

India loses 166 tigers in 2025, Madhya Pradesh records highest deaths

India, home to the world's largest tiger population, has lost as many as 166 of these majestic animals in 2025, forty more than the previous year, due to various reasons, as per the latest data of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The data also shows that Madhya Pradesh, dubbed the country's 'tiger state', recorded the highest number of deaths at 55. Among other states, Maharashtra, Kerala and Assam reported 38, 13 and 12 tiger deaths, respectively, in the bygone year. Of these 166 deceased tigers, 31 were cubs. Experts feel territorial infighting due to space crunch was the major reason for the death of the felines. The figures indicate that the country recorded 40 more tiger deaths in 2025 as compared to the previous year (2024) when it lost 126 of these big cats, the apex predators in the ecosystem who are considered to be at the top of the food chain. The first tiger fatality of the bygone year was reported from the Bramhapuri forest division in Maharashtra on

Indore water crisis: Vijayvargiya loses temper before media, regrets later

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya lost his temper while responding to media questions on the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area and used an objectionable word on camera. As the controversy escalated, the MP cabinet minister expressed regret over his remark. The opposition Congress demanded his resignation, accusing BJP leaders in the state of arrogance. Bhagirathpura falls under Vijayvargiya's Indore-1 assembly constituency. Health department data shows four deaths due to a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated water in the area, while 212 patients required hospitalisation. Fifty patients have been discharged after recovery. Vijayvargiya, the state's urban development and housing minister, initially answered questions calmly while interacting with the media on Wednesday night. However, when asked why several patients from Bhagirathpura had not received refunds for bills paid to private hospitals and why proper drinking water arrangemen

Indore water contamination: After 7 deaths, minister promises action

The district administration said 149 patients were admitted to 27 hospitals across the city and are under observation

One dead, over 30 fall ill in Indore amid suspected water contamination

At least 32 people have fallen ill due to suspected water contamination in a locality in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, prompting the administration to collect samples of drinking water for testing, officials said on Tuesday. According to a local councillor, an 80-year-old man among those affected died during treatment at a hospital. The administration, however, hasn't confirmed the death. Speaking to PTI, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Madhav Prasad Hassani said that at least 32 people from the Bhagirathpura area have been admitted to different hospitals in the city. "Patients complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after drinking contaminated water," he said. Hasani said drinking water samples have been collected for testing from the locality, and reports will arrive in 48 hours. Residents of Bhagirathpura said that they fell ill after consuming water from the Narmada River supplied to homes through municipal tap connections. "We have sent water samples for testing. We

Ceigall India bags over ₹1,000 crore infra project in Madhya Pradesh

Ceigall India on Monday said it has secured an infrastructure order worth over Rs 1,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Its arm Ceigall Infra Projects Private Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd (MPRDC) for the construction of the IndoreUjjain Greenfield (Access Control) four-lane highway, the company said in a statement. The project will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) over a period of 24 months. Ramneek Sehgal, Chairman and Managing Director, Ceigall India, said, "The IndoreUjjain Greenfield Highway is a strategically important infrastructure project for Madhya Pradesh. We look forward to delivering this project with a focus on safety, durability and timely execution." The project will play a critical role in improving regional connectivity between Indore and Ujjain, and enhance access to key economic and religious hubs in Madhya Pradesh. Ceigall India is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construct

Meghalaya in 2025: Honeymoon murder, political churn, and mining crackdown

A honeymoon murder, rise of a regional party, infrastructural push and crackdown on illegal coal extraction dominated headlines in Meghalaya this year. The killing of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi allegedly by his wife and others grabbed national attention, with the police arresting multiple accused and filing a detailed charge sheet. The case fed into wider debates on policing capacity and the handling of high-visibility investigations. Meghalaya Police stated it was among the most resource-intensive probes in recent years, citing financial tracking and interstate coordination with agencies in Madhya Pradesh. Political currents shifted in tandem. The Voice of the People Party (VPP), which secured its maiden Lok Sabha win in 2024 by unseating three-term Congress MP Vincent H Pala in Shillong, consolidated its standing by sweeping the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council polls and forming the executive committee early this year. The outcome signalled a break from ...

MP in 2025: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 yrs on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

Madhya Pradesh reached significant milestones in 2025, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declaring the state Naxal-free after decades of Maoist violence, while the year also saw the long-awaited disposal of toxic Union Carbide waste, and the tragic death of 24 kids due to a contaminated cough syrup. The state observed 2025 as Industry Year and organized Global Investors Summit (GIS) for the first time in Bhopal, positioning itself as a top investment destination. The government focused on promoting tourism, especially in religious and wildlife sectors. Already enjoying the status of a tiger state', Madhya Pradesh will also be home to a third habitat for cheetahs - which will come up in Sagar district. Forty-one years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, toxic waste lying at the defunct Union Carbide factory was moved out and incinerated at a facility in Pithampur industrial town near Indore, a months-long process which saw opposition from local residents and environmentalists.

YEF Summit 2025: Leaders pitch Madhya Pradesh as hub for entrepreneurs

Leaders at the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore highlighted Madhya Pradesh's growth story, India's expanding start-up ecosystem and the growing role of young entrepreneurs