The Latest Breaking News from BHOPAL

Covid-19 cases spike in 3 of 5 states bordering Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: There are less than 50 active Covid cases in Madhya Pradesh, but the cases are increasing in three of the five states sharing their border with the state. It has become a cause of concern for MP as the infection spreads at a high speed and Covid SOPs are…

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2022

6 new Covid-19 infections, 44 active cases in MP

BHOPAL: Six new Covid-19 cases were reported in MP on Wednesday after 7,036 samples were tested. Five cases were from Indore and one from Shivpuri district.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2022

Bhopal: Uncertain wait for summer vacation amid scorching heat & Covid jitters

BHOPAL: The searing heat and fear of a Covid spurt, going by what’s happening in some other states, have made parents in Bhopal jittery. They hope for an announcement of summer vacation, but the government seems to be having second thoughts.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2022

Madhya Pradesh: Farmers found burning plant residue may be fined Rs 15,000

BHOPAL: The state government in a bid to discourage farmers from burning plant residue or narwai has proposed to impose a penalty of Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000 on any person found burning narwai in farms.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

Madhya Pradesh: Mercury drops a notch, but heatwave persists

BHOPAL: There was a marginal dip in temperatures in some parts of the state, but still the mercury remained above normal temperature at most places including the state capital, Bhopal. The slight drop in day temperature came as a relief to the people of the state facing severe heatwave condition…

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

18-year-old assaulted, sexually harassed

Bhopal: An 18-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed by a youth in public view in Kolar on Thursday night.

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

Bhopal Police plan 1-year social media ban for spreading rumours

BHOPAL: Bhopal Police warned on Friday that those booked for spreading rumours and communal hatred on social media will be banned from all social media platforms for a year and won’t be allowed to use even mobile phones and computers. This is the first time such action is being taken,…

The Times of India · Apr 15, 2022

There’s a museum in the corridors of Jehan Numa Palace

Tall marble pillars frame photos, automobiles and more, as the Bhopal royals open up their past at the Jehan Numa Palace Hotel

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2022

Big hotel brands bring buzz back, but hospitality sector yet to pick up pace in Bhopal

BHOPAL: Even as the pandemic struck a deadly blow to the hospitality industry in the city, the same period also saw a see-saw change in the fortunes with big brands like Taj and Radisson making a foray.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2022

Fuel price rise hits cab fares in Bhopal, now you will have to shell out 15% more

BHOPAL: Taxis or cabs in Bhopal have become 15% costlier in the last one-and-a-half month. After the situation started normalising after the Corona 's third wave, the fares were raised to offset the hike in fuel prices during the Corona period and in the meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices started…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2022