Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours
Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted thunderstorms, hail and rainfall in 10 districts of the state during the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong wind (30-40kmph) are very likely at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una during the next 48 hours, said IMD Shimla. Meanwhile, severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over East and South Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the IMD, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days. The IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely to occur over the Western Himalayan region from April 26-29 and the plains of Northwest India from April 26-28 and adjoining Central India from April 26-27. IMD further said that fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during April 26-30 2024. It added that isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Sikkim on April 28, 2024. It added that heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya on April 28-30, 2024. (ANI)
3.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haryana's Sirsa
CHANDIGARH: Sirsa and adjoining areas experienced mild tremors Thursday evening after a 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Haryana district. The earthquake struck at 6.10 pm at a depth of 10 km, the National Center for Seismology said. On April 4, tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. on Wednesday evening, a 2.6 magnitude tremor was recorded in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Mild tremor felt in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh
Let Congress' Shehzada abuse me, people should not be angry about it: PM Modi
Let Congress' Shehzada abuse me, people should not be angry about it: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi enjoys abusing him but people should not be angry about it adding that since centuries Naamdars have abused Kaamdars. Addressing an election rally in Morena, Prime Minister Modi said, Congress' Shehzada enjoys abusing Modi. People on social media are saying that this language is not right. People are getting upset about it. I am appealing to them that you don't have to be sad. They are Naamdar and we are Kaamdar. Naamdars have been abusing kaamdars for centuries. I have come out from poverty if again I get abused, then let it be. Don't waste your time. Prime Minister was responding to the language used by Rahul Gandhi against him. The moment I talked about X-Ray, Narendra Modi was in fear. He started trembling. Jaise hi usko dar lagta hai vo jhoot bolne lagta hai. (Whenever he is in fear, he starts lying). Sometimes he talks about China, then Pakistan. He is lying repeatedly. Is baar nahi nikalpaega (This time he won't be able to escape), Rahul Gandhi had said at a public meeting on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi said that for the Congress 'Gandhi family' comes before the development of the nation. Nothing is greater than the country for BJP. But for Congress, it is family first. Congress' policy is to keep the one who makes the maximum contribution, hard work and dedication for the country at the back. Therefore, for so many years, Congress did not allow the demands of army personnel like One Rank-One Pension to be fulfilled. We implemented One Rank-One Pension as soon as the government was formed, he said. He also said that Madhya Pradesh became a 'Bimaru Rajya' during Congress' rule. After filling the potholes of Congress, the BJP has given a new identity to Chambal and Madhya Pradesh. The people of Bhind, Morena and Gwalior, who have seen the dark period of the Congress, are experiencing the development that has taken place under the BJP government more, the PM said. The people of Madhya Pradesh know that once you get rid of a problem, you should stay away from it. Congress party is such an anti-development party, he added. Prime Minister further mentioned that Congress accepted the partition of the country on religious lines. Congress still does not want to improve their habits. For them, it is the easiest way of success. They are playing games. They have made religion appeasement as their pawn and are now playing with the future of the country, he said. Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh are being conducted in four phases. The first phase of polling was held on April 19. The next three phases will be conducted on April 26, May 7 and May 13. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. Madhya Pradesh has a total of 29 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it the sixth-largest state in terms of parliamentary representation. Out of these, 10 seats are reserved for SC and ST candidates, while the remaining 19 are unreserved. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP secured a massive victory in Madhya Pradesh, winning 28 out of the 29 seats. Congress managed to win only one seat. (ANI)
Development projects like river linking, roads and railway lines changing scenario in Chambal area: PM Modi at rally in MP. Development projects like river linking, roads and railway lines changing scenario in Chambal area: PM Modi at rally in MP.
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Kannur's Aralam tribes face peril amidst political chessboard
Her curious eyes and shy smile fail to hide the anxiety within. Leaning against the wall, she has a desolate expression writ large across her face. Hardly a year ago, Rahana K K lost her father when he went to collect firewood. Raghu was trampled by an elephant that emerged from the thick vegetation in their settlement. She had lost her mother long back. The 15-year-old seems reluctant to talk about the loss, a memory etched deep in her mind. She is among the thousands driven to the edge in the tribal settlement next to the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary. The settlement has around 12 tribes including Paniyar, Karimpala, Kurichyar, Kattunaikar, Kani and Mavilans. To enter Aralam is to step into a different world, where lives are lost on a regular basis, tribals live in penury and workers agitations remain a routine affair. Sixteen persons have died in wild animal attacks here since 2018. While a lucky few get compensation, the majority still await their dues. Its a painful saga for the tribals, says Iritty block panchayat president K Velayudhan, who served as the Aralam panchayat president back in 2003. Two decades ago, when A K Antony was the chief minister, about 7,500 acres were bought for `42 crore. While 4,000 acres were earmarked for the farm, 3,500 acres were distributed among 3,335 tribal families. Now, only 1,717 families remain, the others having moved out seeking better living conditions. Aralam falls under Peravoor, one of the seven assembly segments in the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency. LDF holds five of the seats while the other two are with the UDF. But things tend to take a different turn in the parliamentary polls. While Dharmadam and Mattannur remain CPM strongholds, Irikkoor and Peravoor favour the Congress. Taliparamba where the Left usually enjoys a political edge chose to stand with the Congress last time, with the UDF candidate winning by a mere 725 votes. Structurally, Kannur offers a rare combination of assembly segments, as some of the heavyweights in state politics including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM state secretary M V Govindan, minister Kadanappally Ramachandran and popular CPM leader K K Shailaja come from the constituency. No wonder, voters here seem to eat, drink and breathe politics. While sitting MP and Congress state chief K Sudhakaran is seeking a second term, the CPM has fielded its district chief M V Jayarajan. The saffron party has chosen C Reghunath, who had contested as a UDF candidate against Pinarayi in the 2021 assembly election and later defected to the BJP. While the fronts have seemingly chosen their available best, certain sections within all three secretly admit that better candidate-selection would have made things far easier. With Shailaja contesting from neighbouring Vadakara, issues there will have resonance in Kannur too. The real feel of the battle comes through in Taliparamba as both fronts work overtime to consolidate/regain majority. Electoral tension is palpable. A few posters and banners of the Congress party were destroyed recently, setting off a tirade of allegations and counter-allegations. The town has a substantial Muslim population that sides with the UDF, while the CPM enjoys solid support in other pockets. The party has even won unopposed in such areas, in the local body polls. The Trichambaram temple festival has just ended. Scrap dealers Balakrishnan, 55, of Pallikkara and Jayaram, 60, of Kumbala are busy chatting before their customary afternoon nap under a huge banyan tree. Business is dull nowadays. A kilogram of scrap fetches a meagre Rs 13, now that migrants too have entered the field, quips Balakrishnan. At the UDF campaign committee office, KPCC member Mohammed Blathur is busy strategising. He talks about Andoor municipality, where the CPM has a firm support base. Keeping bogus voters away will be the biggest task. Complaints have been filed with the ECI. There are a few CPM-controlled party villages where the Congress is a bit weak. We hope to win a good vote-share there, says a confident Mohammed, constantly on the phone coordinating with NRKs who have come for campaigning. The LDF campaign focuses on the lack of performance by the incumbent. Other than setting up a high-mast lamp, the MP hasnt done anything for Kannur, be it concerning national highway development, Koyyam road issue, Bakkalam underpass or other infrastructure projects. Jayarajettan, however, enjoys widespread acceptance among the common people, says party area secretary Santhosh Kanod. The two fronts also seem to be aware of their weak areas. Certain remarks by Sudhakaran about shifting to the BJP are being widely used against him. There is also a lack of enthusiasm among the Muslim League cadre, evident from their glaring absence at campaign meets. Pass through Kannur and not meet Parassinikkadavu Muthappan? A rare conglomeration of faith and revolution, Muthappan, curiously, seems to attract more communists than believers. At Mattannur, yet another land acquisition is in progress for the expansion of Kannur airport, with five houses on demolition queue in this phase at Vazhamthode. Getting down to the seashore, the night seems still young at the Payyambalam beach. Both local residents and tourists flock to the vibrant destination amid an array of memorials, monuments and plaques, those of BJPs KG Marar, CPMs E K Nayanar and Congress young turk Satheesan Pacheni among them. One name however triggers a lingering emotion Kannurs very own Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
Tara Sutaria in and as Apurva, World Television premiere to screen on Weekend
Star Gold is all set to present the World TV Premiere of the survival thriller 'Apurva' on 21st April at 12 pm. Critically acclaimed 'Apurva' is a Hindi language film written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, starring Tara Sutaria Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav. Set in Chambal, the plot follows the story of an ordinary woman who gets taken hostage and must use all her wits and strength to survive. Tara Sutaria who received tremendous accolades for her performance in the film said, I was delighted to play a complex and once in a lifetime role like Apurva. The making of the film was an incredible feat made possible by our director and one of my favorite people to work with, Mr. Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and our wonderful producer Mr. Murad Khetani. I had the good fortune of working with phenomenal and loved actors like Rajpal Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee who added such effortless charisma and energy to the film. Apurva is a film I am proudest of in my career and the response to it thus far has been overwhelming by people in our industry and audiences alike. I cannot wait for the country to watch it when it premieres on Star Gold on April 21, 2024, at 12 PM! Playing the negative lead, actor Abhishek Banerjee said, I play a very dark character in Apurva, perhaps the darkest I have ever played in my career. Although it was very challenging to get into this character but as an actor, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to Apurva coming on TV, the biggest medium to reach audiences with their families. Tune in to watch the World TV Premiere of 'Apurva' on Star Gold on 21st April at 12 pm Prepare for a thrilling roller coaster ride of emotions with the World TV Premiere of 'Apurva' on 21st April at 12 pm on Star Gold, your ultimate destination for unforgettable entertainment.About the movie: Apurva is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to fight her fear. Set in one of the most dangerous places in India - Chambal, the movie is presented by some of India's leading creative powerhouses who have come together for this gritty thriller.Star Studios presents APURVA, a Cine1 Studios and Star Studios Production. Apurva is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Star Studios and Murad Khetani.
Congress is mother of corruption.. says BJP's Himachal Pradesh Vice President Rajeev Bhardwaj
Congress is mother of corruption.. says BJP's Himachal Pradesh Vice President Rajeev Bhardwaj The Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh and candidate from Chambal Lok Sabha Seat, Rajeev Bhardwaj, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, labelling it as the mother of corruption. While speaking at a public meeting in the Nurpur city of Himachal Pradesh on Friday, Bhardwaj said, Congress has an old relationship with corruption, and Congress is the mother of corruption. The BJP's PM Modi has put a lock on Congress' looting system. Corruption became the identity of the country during the Congress government. Before 2014, there were scams worth crores of rupees. The former Prime Minister of the Congress himself said that if one rupee is sent from Delhi, only 15 paise reach the poor, so the public needs to recognise who's 'Panja' stole money in between, he added. Accusing the Congress of siphoning off public funds, he stated that if there was a Congress government in the country, they would have looted 28 lakh crore Rupees out of these 34 lakh crore. The BJP government has sent 34 lakh crore rupees directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries in the last ten years. If there was a Congress government in the country, Congress would have looted 28 lakh crore rupees out of these 34 lakh crore. Since independence, Congress has understood that it has a licence to loot the country, Bhardwaj said. After coming to power in 2014, Modi cancelled the licence of Congress' loot and this has only been possible because of the immense support of the public. This time too, the public will overwhelmingly vote for the BJP from Kangra and the BJP will once again form the government at the center, he added. He further alleged that Congress' criticism of Modi stemmed from its inability to continue its alleged looting practices. It is only because the shop of loot has closed that Congress is now abusing Modi. But Congress does not know that crores of people and mothers and sisters of the country are standing as a shield for Modi. Since the earning of these scammers and middlemen has been stopped, their temper has reached the seventh sky. Such is the situation of Congress Party in both the country and Himachal Pradesh, Bhardwaj said. Expressing optimism about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections and reaffirming the public's endorsement of Modi's leadership, Rajeev Bharadwaj said that the enthusiasm of BJP workers shows that Narendra Modi will be the Prime Minister of the country for the third time. Himachal Pradesh has four Lok Sabha seats-Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Kangra. The polling for four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh, along with six Assembly seats that fell vacant following the disqualification of Congress MLAs, will be held on June 1. (ANI)
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Explore Chambas Iconic Temple Complex Housing Relics of Life After Death
As the BJP candidate campaigns in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 2024 elections, Kangana Ranaut visited some of the historic temples in Chamba to learn about the town's deep-rooted traditions. The actor sought blessings at the iconic Laxmi Narayan temple, also known as Lachhmi Nath ka Dera, a sacred site home to 84 unique places [] The post Explore Chambas Iconic Temple Complex Housing Relics of Life After Death appeared first on Northlines .
Kangana Ranaut meets exiled Buddhist leader Dalai Lama at Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala
She continued her election campaign after the meeting, travelling to the Bharmour area of the Chamba district.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Himachal
Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Himachal An orange alert warning of heavy rain in the state on Sunday and Monday has been issued by the weather office. According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, some isolated parts of the state are likely to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds at the speed of 40-50 km per hour on Sunday and Monday. Intermittent light rain was witnessed in some parts of the state in the last 24 hours. Kothi recorded 9.5 mm of rainfall followed by Manali with 7 mm, Bilapsur with 5.5 mm, Dalhousie with 5 mm, Chamba with 3 mm and Bhuntar with 2.5 mm. Palampur and Sarahan received 2 mm of rain, while Shimla and Kufri experienced only traces of precipitation. A total of 116 roads, including three national highways, remain closed in the state. Of these, 111 are located in the snow-bound tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti, as per the data shared by the state's emergency operation centre. There has been no significant change in the minimum and maximum temperatures in the state.
Travel tips: Apart from traveling, Leh-Ladakh is also best for camping, enjoy it at these 6 places.
When it comes to traveling in India, the name Leh-Ladakh is included in everyone's list. Leh-Ladakh, a valley with lush green pine trees, high mountains, and beautiful lakes, is a great place to visit. Situated at an altitude of 11,500 feet above sea level, Ladakh offers you clean air and a serene environment away from polluted cities. There are many places to visit here, it is also famous for camping. The camping experience here is no less than a thrill. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about such places in Leh-Ladakh that are best for camping. If you want to spend time in peace and clean air in a faraway city, then you can enjoy camping at these places. Let us know about these places... Nubra Valley This stunning valley is also known as Tri-Arm Valley. If you are going to Ladakh, then this is a good place for camping. Here you will get to see snow-covered mountains, old palaces, and other things. The best time to go camping here is between June to September when the weather is very pleasant. Some of the best camps in this place are at the Desert Himalayan Resort, which has luxury tents as well as the Nubra Organic Retreat surrounded by organic gardens. You will get all kinds of facilities in this type of camp. Indian, Chinese, and Continental food is available here. Zanskar Valley One of the most famous valleys in Zanskar Valley. This is the highest valley of Jammu and there is a trekking trail nearby. It would be good to go here for camping from June to September. This track is a frozen river. The extent to which this river freezes in winter can be easily estimated from the fact that people also do trekking on it. For this reason, it is also famous by the name of 'Chadar Track' all over the world. This name has been given to it because in winter a sheet of ice forms over the Zanskar River. According to reports in 2018, given the increasing number of tourists on the Chadar Track the garbage spread by it, and the danger posed by global warming, there may be a ban on tourists coming there. Apart from this, due to extremely low temperatures there, people go trekking during the day and camp at night, due to which the environment and peace of the valley are adversely affected. Pangong Lake Pangong Lake is one of the best and most beautiful camping sites in Ladakh. If you want to spend some time at a quiet place, then this is perfect for camping. There are many places for self-camping as well as camping sites along the lakeshore, which provide various facilities to the tourists like sheet tents and warm clothes, bedding, sightseeing, food, water, and a secure complex. If you are looking for a peaceful environment then this place is perfect for you. Pangong Retreat is one of the best camping sites located on the banks of Pangong Lake. Indus River You must have read about the Indus River in history, go and visit here. Leh, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Indus River in Ladakh, is a great camping spot with natural beauty and stunning views. The region is particularly home to the Indus Valley Civilization, the oldest known to mankind. Here you can trek during the day and spend the night camping for the best experience. Tso Moriri Tso Moriri is another beautiful lake located in Ladakh. It is the largest lake in Ladakh and is situated at an altitude of 15,075 feet above sea level. Many types of flora and fauna are found here. You can see 30 different types of birds at this place. There are several camping sites along the lake, if you want to go camping on your own, we recommend You should talk to the local people here about self-camping because most of the land there belongs to the villagers. Norling Camp and Nomadic Camp are the camping sites here. Thiksey Monastery Another place in Ladakh to stay amidst the Himalayas is Thiksi. This is a wonderful place where you can enjoy camping. Besides, many adventure activities are also conducted here. Chamba Camp located here along with Thiksi Monastery is the perfect place for you to camp in Thiksi. Here you can indulge in activities like rafting, cycling, bridge-watching, and playing polo. (PC: Lifeberrys)
No loss of life reported, only partial damages to houses in Chamba earthquake: HP Chief Secretary
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5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Chamba in Himachal
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude jolted Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday . No casualty and damage to property have been reported so far. Further details are awaited. Tremors were felt in parts of north India. The earthquake struck at 9.34 pm, the National Center for Seismology said. Mild tremors were also felt in [] The post 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Chamba in Himachal appeared first on Northlines .
Another earthquake hits Himachal Pradeshs Chamba within 2 days
Shimla: Tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The earthquake struck at 9.34 pm, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Also ReadEarthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Himachal Pradeshs Lahaul & Spiti Mild tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Chamba in HP
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Chamba in HP Tremors were felt in parts of north India as a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The earthquake struck at 9.34 pm, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. Mild tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in Chamba district, officials of the meteorological department in Shimla said. No loss of life or property has been reported from any part of Himachal Pradesh in earthquake that lasted a few seconds, officials said. ''I felt a strong jolt lasting a couple of seconds. Just when I was thinking of rushing downstairs, the tremors stopped,'' said Sanjay Kumar, a Chandigarh resident. An 8-magnitude earthquake on this day in 1905 in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra had led to large-scale death and destruction. According to NCS records, more than 20,000 people had died in the disaster in the Western Himalayas.
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Chamba in Himachal Pradesh
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in Chamba district, officials of the meteorological department in Shimla said; mild tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana
5.3-magnitude Earthquake Hits Himachal Near Chamba
Mild tremors were also felt in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana. The quake lasted for a few seconds
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chamba Town in Himachal Pradesh, No Casualties Reported
A medium-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted Chamba town in Himachal Pradesh on the evening of April 4th, sending shockwaves across the region. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremors were felt at around 9:30 PM at a shallow depth of 10 km below the earth's surface, with the epicenter located near Chamba. [] The post 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chamba Town in Himachal Pradesh, No Casualties Reported appeared first on Northlines .
5.3 Earthquake Hits Chamba In Himachal Pradesh
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit Chamba town in Himachal Pradesh this evening. Strong tremors were felt across the town and also in Manali.
5.3 earthquake hits Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 hits Himachal's Chamba district
Earthquake of magnitude hits Himachals Chamba district
Widespread heat waves predicted across state in April
Month end to see temps surpassing 45C; Gwalior-Chambal region to sizzle Bhopal: As April progresses, Madhya Pradesh braces for scorching temperatures, particularly in the Gwalior-Chambal belt, anticipated to be the hottest zone. Meteorologists predict widespread heat waves across the state. In the coming week, Gwalior is poised to peak at 46 degrees Celsius, with neighboring... The post Widespread heat waves predicted across state in April first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Yellow alert for rain and snowfall has been issued in eight central and high mountain districts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu and Chamba on April 3 and 4. The weather is expected to remain clear in the plain districts till April 4. The weather remained clear in most areas of Himachal Pradesh [] The post Himachal Weather: Western disturbance will remain active in the state from April 3 to April 4, weather will change again from March 7. first appeared on informalnewz .
MP strategy: Cong plays Yadav card, pits ex-BJP leader against Scindia in Guna
BHOPAL : Seeking to capitalise on potential discontent among the Yadav caste following the BJPs refusal to grant a ticket to its incumbent MP KP Yadav, the opposition Congress has strategically deployed Rao Yadvendra Singh Yadav to contest against Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Guna seat of Madhya Pradesh. The Congress eighth list for the Lok Sabha polls includes three candidates for MP. Alongside Rao Yadvendra Singh Yadav, Pratap Bhanu Sharma will face former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Vidisha, and Tarvar Lodhi will contest Damoh. Rao Yadvendra Singh Yadav comes from a prominent BJP family in the Gwalior-Chambal region. His father, Late Rao Deshraj Singh Yadav, had previously won the Mungaoli seat thrice for the BJP. Despite his familys historical ties with the BJP, Yadvendra chose to join the Congress in 2023 due to Scindia familys increasing influence within the BJP ranks. Addressing a Yadav caste gathering in Chanderi assembly segment, MP Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said, This election in Guna isnt Scindias election; its my own and the entire Yadav brothers election. I thank PM Modi and the BJP top brass for elevating an ordinary worker like me to the position of MPs CM, like another Yadav politician, Babulal Gaur, was made CM years ago. The Congresss decision to nominate Yadvendra, a Yadav candidate, is strategic, given the substantial Yadav population in several key assembly segments of the Guna constituency.By fielding him against Scindia, the party aims to replicate the surprising victory of KP Yadav in the 2019 polls. Ensure 370 votes: Scindia Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressing a gathering of the Rawat community on Thursday, asked people to ensure the BJP gets 370 votes extra in every booth than that in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, so that Narendra Modi is elected as prime minister for a third term.
Valley in Madhya Pradesh: Apart from being a beautiful state of the country, Madhya Pradesh is also the largest state. The beauty of this state is so popular that thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come here every day. There are many great places to visit in Indore, Gwalior, Panchmarhi or the capital Bhopal. Many cities of this state are also famous throughout the country for their beautiful greenery. The historical fort, holy temple or charming waterfall located in Madhya Pradesh are popular, similarly many valleys located here also attract tourists. In this article, we are going to tell you about some such valleys located in Madhya Pradesh, where after visiting, you will forget the valleys located in Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh. Patalkot Valley When the most beautiful and charming valley situated in Madhya Pradesh is mentioned, the name of Patalkot Valley is taken first. This valley is considered to be the hidden treasure of this state. Patalkot Valley is a picturesque valley located in Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. The greenery of this valley looks so enchanting that sometimes even the beauty of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh seems pale in comparison to it. Why is Patalkot Valley special for tourists? Patalkot Valley is very special for tourists. This valley is famous throughout the state for trekking. Apart from this, Patalkot Valley is also considered to be the home of many extinct trees and plants. Many people believe that tribals of the Gond and Bharia tribes live in this valley. Best time to visit in Patalkot Valley You can visit Patalkot Valley at any time, but its real beauty is seen during monsoon. Apart from this, the cool breeze here can make you crazy during the summer season. The valley of the Chambal Chambal Valley is a famous place in Madhya Pradesh as well as a charming place. Although earlier this valley was considered the home of bandits, now thousands of tourists come every day to admire its beauty. Chambal Valley comes under three districts of Madhya Pradesh, Sheopur, Morena and Bhind. This charming valley is spread over about 19,500 square kilometers. Why is Chambal Valley special for tourists? Chambal Valley is very special for tourists. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, this valley attracts a lot of tourists. The greenery located along the banks of the river adds to the beauty. Every day thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come to explore the National Chambal Sanctuary located near the Chambal Valley. Monsoon is considered the best time to visit here. Tamia Tamiya is a beautiful and enchanting valley located in Madhya Pradesh. Many people also know this charming valley by the name of Tamiya Hill Station. High mountains, dense forests lakes and waterfalls add to the beauty of this valley. Tamia Valley is also very popular among tourists. The beauty of this valley is so popular that it is also considered the hidden treasure of Madhya Pradesh. More than a dozen tourists come here every day for trekking. Image-@insta
Man beaten to death by neighbours in Kota; 3 booked
Kota (Rajasthan) Mar 26 (PTI) A man was allegedly beaten to death by neighbours here after a heated argument, police said on Tuesday. Three people were detained over the killing of Sunil Valmiki, who has several criminal cases against him, including attempt to murder, they said. Kunhari Circle Inspector Arvind Bhardwaj said the incident occurred when Valmiki, 33, a resident of the Chambal Colony in Kota, was returning around midnight on Monday. The three accused, also residing in the same colony, attacked him with sticks and sharp-edged weapons and left him critically injured. He was then rushed to MBS Hospital in Kota where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Tuesday morning, Bhardwaj said. The reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. However, police have learnt that the three accused had a heated argument with Valimki on Monday, he said. Based on the complaint filed by the victims sister, police have lodged an FIR against Sumit Valmiki (19), Golu (30) and Piyush Valmiki (20) under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 302 (murder), he added. The accused have been detained and the body has been handed over to the family after post-mortem, the officer said. The deceased has seven criminal cases registered against him, including under IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 308 (culpable homicide), he added. PTI COR HIG SKY SKY Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team
Madhya Pradesh: Once BSPs arch enemies, these ex-BJP men now star campaigners
BHOPAL: The proverbial saying politics makes strange bedfellows is turning out to be true in Madhya Pradesh this Lok Sabha poll season. Two former BJP politicians for whom the BSP was once the arch rival, are now star campaigners of the same political party. The BSP recently released its 40-strong list of star campaigners for the first and second phase of LS polls in MP. The list not only included party president Mayawati and other prominent national leaders, but also included BJPs former senior leaders, including ex-MP Ramlakhan Singh Kushwah and ex-MP minister Rustam Singh. Ramlakhan Singh Kushwah is four times former BJP MP from Bhind LS seat of MPs Gwalior-Chambal region for whom, in the first two triumphs (1996 and 1998), the same BSP was the arch rival. Kushwah isnt alone in the list, but is accompanied by his former Bhind MLA son Sanjeev Singh Kushwah, who had won in 2018 polls on a BSP ticket after being denied ticket by BJP. He again contested as BSP candidate (on being denied BJP ticket) in 2023, but finished third. Joining the father-son duo in the list of BSPs star campaigners is ex-MP minister Rustam Singh, who along with son Rakesh Singh had quit the BJP before the 2023 Assembly polls on being denied the ruling party ticket from Morena seat. Singh (a former police officer) had won the Assembly polls from Morena seat in 2003 and 2013 by defeating BSP candidates only. Three other former BJP politicians too are part of the BSP star campaigners list, including former MLA from Maihar seat Narayan Tripathi (who has been named the BSP candidate from Satna LS seat), Ratnakar Chaturvedi and Subhash Sharma Doli. All three Brahmin leaders Tripathi, Chaturvedi and Sharma hail from the Vindhya region and had contested the 2023 Assembly polls as independents from separate seats of Satna and Maihar districts after being denied BJP tickets, but finished distant third. Importantly, the BSP had recently named seven candidates for the LS polls in MP, including Narayan Tripathi from Satna seat.
Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 2 hrs
Parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 2 hrs The post-midweek-March sun has become a little unbearable though still there is a slight nip in the air. The Meteorological office has predicted the possibility of rainfall and hailstorms in isolated parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the next 2 hrs. According to the IMD, hailstorms are very likely to occur at isolated places in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh during the next 2 hours. With gusty winds of 40-60 kmph, lightning and light to moderate spells of rain over MP in Chindwara, Seoni, Mandla and Anuppur and Chhatisgarh: Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bemetara, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Raigarh and Korea, IMD added in an X. With gusty winds of 60-70 kmph, lightning and a moderate spell of rain are expected over Balaghat and Dindori, Chhatisgarh: Kabirdham, Janjgir-Champa, Mungeli, Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, Korba, Surguja, Surajpur, Balarampur and Jashpur. Further, IMD stated that the impact expected due to thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds and Hailstorm over the region is Strong wind or hail may damage plantations, horticulture and standing crops. It may injure people and cattle in open places. Partial damage to vulnerable structures due to strong wind and minor damage to kutcha houses and huts, IMD said. The IMD further suggested a few precautions to tackle the hail storm and thunderstorms. Stay indoors, close windows and doors. Avoid travel if possible and take safe shelters instead of standing below the trees, IMD on X. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls. Unplug electronic appliances and immediately get out of water bodies, it added. Meanwhile light to moderate rain and snow accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and hail are likely to occur in the districts of Kullu, Mandi and Shimla for the next 1-2 hours, IMD said in a tweet. Light to moderate precipitation is likely to occur at a few places in the districts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu and Chamba for the next 1- 2 hours, it added. (ANI)
CRPF lauded for free medicare facilities in last hamlet of J-Ks Bhadarwah
CRPF lauded for free medicare facilities in last hamlet of J-Ks Bhadarwah As part of its civic action programme, the CRPF on Monday organised a free specialised medical camp at Thanahala the last panchayat of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said. The day-long camp was held at Dina Nagar hamlet of Thanahala, mostly inhabited by families belonging to the below poverty line (BPL), in the foothills of Ashapati Glacier on Bhadarwah-Chamba interstate road, they said. CRPF's Chief Medical Officer Dr Jaishree Singh said though the role of the paramilitary force is to give internal security, it is always there to provide assistance to the public during elections or natural calamities like earthquakes and landslides. ''A team of special doctors from CRPF and sub-district hospital Bhaderwah provided free treatment and medicines to the patients who availed the facility at their doorstep, she said. Former sarpanch, Thanahala Shakoor Ahmed, thanked the 33 battalion CRPF for organising the camp and providing assistance to the locals. ''The CRPF is also informing us about government schemes meant to uplift the poor,'' he said. A resident, Aijaz Hussain Hamdan, also appreciated the work of the CRPF and said his sick mother was treated by the lady doctors, providing lot of relief to the family. The (government) medical centre is very far from here, so this camp is of great help to poor people like us in this far flung area,'' he said.
EC launches campaign in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout
EC launches campaign in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout The Election Commission has launched a special campaign in Himachal Pradesh to maximise voter turnout in 414 polling stations which registered less than 60 per cent voting in the last Lok Sabha polls. Bypolls to six assembly seats that fell vacant after disqualification of Congress MLAs would be held simultaneously with four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh in the last phase on June 1. The main focus of the campaign -- ''Mission 414'' -- is increasing the vote percentage in 414 identified polling stations which registered less than 60 percent voting in the last Lok Sabha polls, Chief Electoral Officer, Himachal Pradesh, Maneesh Garg told PTI on Monday. Awareness campaigns and cultural events would be held besides making these 414 stations model polling stations. Booth youth icons from first time voters would be roped in and special invitation cards made by children would be given to prospective voters, he said. Letters had been sent to the respective Deputy Commissioners in February for increasing voter participation in low voter turnout polling stations and assembly constituencies, sources in the department said. A similar initiative is underway for 22 assembly segments and is aimed at increasing the voter turnout to 72 percent in polling stations where the turnout was less than 70 percent in the last Lok Sabha elections. The average voter turnout in Himachal Pradesh in 2019 was 72.42 percent. ''Basically it is an activity to reach out to the voters at the ground level and educate them about exercising their right to vote'', Garg said, adding interventions in these segments would be on motivating employees, women and youth and carrying out a door-to-door outreach programme. Another initiative is related to eight assembly constituencies where turnout of women voters was less than men. 'Mahila Preraks' (motivators) would be appointed in gram panchayats in these segments to motivate women to vote. Besides appointing women icons, girls studying in educational institutes would be motivated by campus ambassadors to reach out to working women and housewives through anganwadi workers, self-help groups, Mahila Mandals, officials said. As many as 7,990 polling stations, which are 267 more than the last Lok Sabha elections have been notified and 150 polling stations would be supervised exclusively by women election officers, 54 by youth and 29 by PwD (People with Disability). Sharing details, Garg said people with more than 40 percent disability (PwD) and voters above the age of 85 would have facility of home voting. There are 56,320 PWD voters and 60,995 voters aged above 85 years in the state. A total of 56,38,422 voters -- 28,79,200 men, 27,59,187 women, and 35 third gender persons are eligible to exercise their franchise for four Lok Sabha seats of Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla (SC) seats in the seventh and last phase of polling, Garg said. There are 1,38,918 first time voters while the number of voters in the age bracket of 20-29 is 10,40,756, which is over 20 percent of the total voters (56,38,422). However, this number is expected to go up as the state election commission has received 8,654 advance applications of youth in the 17 plus age group attaining 18 years of age on April 1. The expenditure limit of candidates for Lok Sabha polls would be Rs 95 lakh and assembly bypolls Rs 40 lakh. Tashigang polling station in Lahaul and Spiti located at an altitude of 15,256 feet is the highest polling booth in the country. Manola polling station in Dalhousie of Chamba district has the maximum number of 1,410 voters, while Kaa polling station in Kinnaur district has the lowest of 16 voters.
Development, jobs key focus of parties in Madhya Pradesh
Development, jobs key focus of parties in Madhya Pradesh The BJP dominated all the six regions of Madhya Pradesh in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls when it won 28 out of the 29 parliamentary seats in the state and will seek to repeat its performance this time as well. The saffron party will also try to wrest Chhindwara, the lone seat won by the Congress in the 2019 polls in the home turf of former chief minister Kamal Nath. Development and issues pertaining to employment have been the key focus areas of the BJP and Congress in the six regions of the state. The BJP has declared its candidates in all 29 seats, while the Congress has so far announced names of its candidates for 10 seats. Out of the 29 seats, five are reserved for the Scheduled Tribe and four for Scheduled Caste candidates. In the 2019 polls, all these seats were won by the BJP. The state broadly has six regions - Gwalior-Chambal, Central MP (Bhopal), Malwa-Nimar, Mahakoshal, Vindhya and Bundelkhand. The Malwa-Nimar region has the highest number of eight Lok Sabha seats. 1. GWALIOR-CHAMBAL: This region, once known to be infested by dacoits, has now marked a leap towards development. The BJP government last year sanctioned an expressway connecting it with Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The arrival of cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, as part of the government's ambitious project of reintroduction of these felines in the country, has also opened avenues for employment, especially in tourism and hospitality sectors, in the region. Guna is one of the prominent Lok Sabha constituencies in the region from where the BJP has fielded Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who switched over to the saffron party from the Congress in March 2020. The other seats in this region are Morena, Bhind (SC) and Gwalior. 2. CENTRAL REGION (BHOPAL): This region comprises state capital Bhopal and its surrounding areas, including Narmadapuram. Bhopal, popularly known as the city of lakes, is surrounded by world heritage sites - Sanchi and Bhimbetka rock shelters. This region comprises five Lok Sabha seats - Bhopal, Vidisha, Rajgarh, Betul (ST) and Narmadapuram. The BJP has this time dropped its sitting MP Pragya Singh Thakur from Bhopal and fielded former mayor Alok Sharma. In Vidisha, the saffron party has fielded its senior leader and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who has represented the seat in the past also. Development and employment are among the major issues which impact the poll outcome in this region. 3. MALWA-NIMAR: This region is dominated by agriculture activities and includes three major tribal areas of Khargone, Ratlam and Dhar. Indore, the state's commercial capital which is also the cleanest in the country, major bullion trade centre Ratlam and the famous 'jyotirlings' of Ujjain and Omkareshwar fall under this region. There are eight Lok Sabha seats in this region - Indore, Dewas (SC), Ujjain (SC), Mandsaur, Khandwa, Khargone (ST), Ratlam (ST) and Dhar (ST). Issues pertaining to farmers, tribals, employment and migration of labourers are likely to dominate the poll campaign in this region. The BJP has fielded its sitting MP Shankar Lalwani from Indore. 4. BUNDELKHAND: This impoverished region houses the famous Panna diamond mines, the world heritage site of Khajuraho and the Panna Tiger Reserve. The sanctioning of the Ken-Betwa river linking project is a step aimed at addressing the problem of water scarcity in the region, especially irrigation facilities. This region comprises four Lok Sabha seats - Sagar, Damoh, Tikamgarh (SC) and Khajuraho. The BJP has given ticket to its sitting MP V D Sharma from Khajuraho for the second time and fielded Union minister Virendra Kumar from Tikamgarh. 5. MAHAKOSHAL: This region is considered to be a stronghold of former CM Kamal Nath, whose son Nakul Nath is the sitting MP from the family's home turf Chhindwara. Mahakoshal is spread across eight districts -- Jabalpur, Chhindwara, Katni, Seoni, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Dindori and Balaghat. Local residents grumble over the backwardness in the region, saying Jabalpur was once far ahead of Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Nagpur (Maharashtra) in terms of development, but now the city lags behind Indore and Bhopal. Mandla and Shahdol are tribal-dominated districts, while Balaghat is affected by Naxalism in this region. The five Lok Sabha seats in this region are - Jabalpur, Mandla (ST), Shahdol (ST), Balaghat and Chhindwara. The BJP has fielded sitting MP Faggan Singh Kulaste from Mandla. The Congress has renominated Nakul Nath from Chhindwara, a seat represented nine times by his father Kamal Nath. 6. VINDHYA: This region bordering Uttar Pradesh is spread across nine eastern districts of Madhya Pradesh - Rewa, Shahdol, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Anuppur, Umaria, Maihar and Mauganj. The region elected the first Lok Sabha member for the Bahujan Samaj Party from Madhya Pradesh in 1991 and had also given representation to Communists in electoral politics. It comprises three Lok Sabha seats - Satna, Rewa and Sidhi. Development and employment are among the key issues in this region.
Clear divide between Shimla and Kangra parliamentary constituencies in Himachal Pradesh
Clear divide between Shimla and Kangra parliamentary constituencies in Himachal Pradesh Even though the two parliamentary constituencies hold the same number of assembly segments, Shimla emerges as a favourite over Kangra when it comes to picking of people to be inducted into the cabinet. The present Congress cabinet has five ministers, one deputy speaker, and three chief parliamentary secretaries from Shilma, while two ministers, a speaker, and two CPSs from Kangra. Both parliamentary constituencies have 17 assembly segments each. Kangra Lok Sabha seat has 13 assembly segments from Kangra and four from Chamba district. The Shimla LS seat consists of seven assembly segments from Shimla and five each from Solan and Sirmaur districts. Kangra, though overlooked, holds the key to power in the state if the pattern so far is to be believed. It has become kind of become a thumb rule that the party which captures Kangra district forms the government in the state. The rule was vindicated once again in 2022 assembly polls, when Congress formed the government on the back of 10 assembly seats from Kangra. Initially, only one minister was inducted in the cabinet from Kangra. However, as tensions brewed in the party, another was included in cabinet expansion in December 2023. Since 1966, when Kangra was merged with Himachal, people have a feeling that the district has been given a short shrift which has reflected, at least this time, in an iniquitous representation in the cabinet. For this reason and more, the disparity, in the coming Lok Sabha election, may benefit the BJP, which has been upbeat since the Ram Temple consecration and may leverage the sentiments of the people in the Hindu predominant state. The party also received a vote of confidence when six Congress MLAs cast their lot in its favour during the recently held Rajya Sabha election. On the other hand, Congress is struggling to quell infighting in the party and is accused of allowing over-concentration of power in Shimla district. There is also a speculation that the BJP may field Sudhir Sharma, one of the six Congress rebels, from Kangra parliamentary constituency. According to the long held convention, when Congress comes to power in the state, its chief minister hails from old areas of Shimla or Sirmaur, while when the BJP forms the government, the CM comes from merged areas of Kangra and Hamirpur. For the first time in 2022, the state got a chief minister in Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu from the merged areas. The BJP won all four Lok Sabha seats in 2014 and swept the polls by a huge margin in 2019, with Krishan Kapoor from Kangra, Ram Swaroop Sharma from Mandi, Anurag Thakur from Hamirpur, and Suresh Kashyap from Shimla elected as MPs. However, the death of Ram Swaroop Sharma led to by-elections in the Mandi parliament seat in 2021. The election was won by Pratibha Singh, the wife of former chief minister Virbhadra Singh and current Congress state chief.
Four national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh
SHIMLA: A total of 279 roads, including four national highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to recent snow and rains even though the state witnessed a dry day on Friday. Manali received traces of snow in the past 24 hours, the MeT said on Saturday, adding a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from the night of March 20. About 96 per cent of the total roads are blocked in the high altitude and tribal areas, and a maximum of 249 roads were closed in Tribal Lahaul and Spiti, 11 in Chamba and nine in Kinnaur on Friday night. Four roads are blocked each in Kullu and Mandi, one each in Kangra and Shimla, as per the state emergency operation centre. As many as 246 transformers are out of order and three water supply schemes are disrupted. There was no significant change in the minimum temperatures and Keylong at minus 7. 7 degree Celsius was the coldest at night while Kukumseri recorded a low of minus 4.1 degree Celsius.
Six historical heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO tentative list
Bhopal: UNESCO has included six tourist places of Madhya Pradesh in its tentative list. These tourist places are Gwalior Fort, Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple-Bhojpur, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur and Ramnagar and Gond Memorial of Mandla. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the great culture and civilization... The post Six historical heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO tentative list first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, intermittent showers at several places
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, intermittent showers at several places Higher reaches in Shimla and parts of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur received another spell of fresh snowfall on Thursday, according to the meteorological department here. Widespread intermittent rain was witnessed in Dalhousie, Manali, Jogindernagar, Chamba, Seobagh, Reckong Peo, Chauri, Tissa and Saloni, the weather bulletin showed. In the past 24 hours, Hansa received 10.1 cm of snowfall, Kalpa 9.6 cm, Kukumseri 6.2 cm, Pooh 6 cm Sangala 5.6 cm, Keylong 5 cm and Khadrala 4 cm, according to the bulletin. There was no significant change in the minimum temperatures across the state. Keylong recording a low of minus 4 degrees Celsius at night was the coldest in the state, the MeT said. There was an appreciable rise in the maximum temperatures and Una was hottest during the day with the mercury reaching 29 degrees Celsius. The MeT office has predicted dry weather in the state for the next six days till March 20.
Will frame stringent laws to eliminate corruption: HP CM
Will frame stringent laws to eliminate corruption: HP CM The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is committed to curbing corruption and would frame strict laws to eradicate it completely, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday. Addressing public meetings in Fatehpur in Kangra district and Chamba, Sukhu lashed out at the BJP, saying its efforts to snatch power in the state will not succeed as the people have given a clear mandate to the Congress. ''The state government is committed to curbing corruption and will frame strict laws to eradicate it completely,'' Sukhu said. The chief minister dedicated 14 developmental projects worth Rs 232 crore to the people of Fatehpur and 24 development projects worth Rs 275 crore to Chamba, a statement issued here said. ''I have never compromised with my principles and always raised the voice of the poor and the downtrodden. I am well aware of the sufferings of the common man, the farmers and the employees as well,'' Sukhu said. Referring to the six Congress rebels who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha polls, the chief minister attacked the BJP and asked who was financing their stay in a five-star hotel in Panchkula and posh resorts in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. ''The BJP is managing all this with the help of its central leadership and it seems the rebel MLAs have surrendered to them. But truth will prevail at last and the people of the state will never forgive the politics of horse-trading,'' he said. ''The BJP tried to destabilise our government by using money power, but as long as I am here, every door leading to corruption will be closed,'' he added. The rebel MLAs had voted for the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha election for the lone seat in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the defeat of the Congress' official candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania later disqualified the six MLAs for allegedly defying a party whip on being present in the house and voting for the state Budget in the assembly.
CM flags off Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Jal Kalash Yatra
24 police personnel promoted out of turn; appointment letters provided to 1000 candidates Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal CM Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that all organs of governance should become a symbol of good governance. Steps like registry in the purchase and sale of movable property as well as the system of name transfer and simplification... The post CM flags off Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Jal Kalash Yatra first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached Shri Boreshwar Mahadev Temple located on the banks of Chambal in village Dangwada of Badnagar in Ujjain and offered prayers on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. He wished for the welfare of the people of the state. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav extended best wishes to all the people of []
Madhya Pradesh: Sops galore to boost religious tourism
BHOPAL: Out of the multiple projects launched under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually from Srinagar on Thursday, four projects worth Rs 118.72 crore pertained to Gwalior, Chitrakoot, Amarkantak and Datia in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav joined the program from Hindu pilgrimage town Chitrakoot in Satna district in Vindhya region. Ahead of the Election Commission of India (ECI) declaring the schedule of the Lok Sabha polls, the MP CM also announced a slew of development works to harness the religious tourism potential of Hindu pilgrimages in the state. Riverside Ghats, including Bharat Ghat, Vishram Ghat and Raghav Prayag Ghat in Chitrakoot will be developed and rejuvenated at Rs 27 crore cost. This will not only further boost the religious tourism potential of the religious town Chitrakoot, but also benefit the 200 Kewat (boatmen) families residing in Chitrakoot, Yadav said. While Rs 50 crore worth development works have already been unveiled for Amarkantak (the origin of sacred river Narmada in Anuppur district), development works worth Rs 25 crore are being announced here for the Maa Pitambara Peeth in Datia district of Gwalior-Chambal region, Yadav added. Further, Dr Yadav announced starting a sub divisional magistrate (SDM) office in Chitrakoot and a four-lane road to connect the MP and UP parts of Chitrakoot. All encroachments will be removed from Chitrakoot town, including those from the Parikrama Path for ensuring unhindered development of the religious pilgrimage, where Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman are believed to have spent more than 11 years of their exile period. He also announced formation of Chitrakoot Development Authority to further speed up development of Chitrakoot in a coordinated manner. The CMs latest announcements were in line with his resolve to develop places linked to Lord Ram and Lord Krishnas life into major pilgrimages across MP. Addressing the event in Chitrakoot, Yadav said Earlier, Shankaracharya was not allowed to land in an Arab country when he was on his way to America, and Congress was in power in India at that time. Our Shankaracharya and our culture were disrespected. But our PM has now raised the countrys honour the world over and told the ruler of Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi) that our people are unable to worship there. The Sheikh responded by allotting as much land as needed for the construction of a grand temple and we got an opportunity to build a temple there. Yadav was referring to the construction of the BAPS Hindu temple at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) built by the Swaminarayan Sanstha on 27 acres of land. Later in the day while addressing another program in eastern MPs Singrauli district, the CM announced construction of Airport and Stadium in Singrauli.
Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed
Fresh western disturbance likely to hit Himachal, over 400 roads remain closed A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region next week, likely triggering thunderstorms and rain in Himachal Pradesh, the meteorological department said. Meanwhile, over 400 roads, including four national highways, in the state remained shut for vehicular traffic on Thursday after heavy snowfall and rain lashed several areas recently. According to the meteorological department, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from the night of March 10. The MeT has sounded a 'yellow' warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places from March 11 to 13. According to the state emergency operation centre, of the 400 roads shut, 286 are closed in Lahaul and Spiti, followed by 51 in Chamba, 24 in Kinnaur and Kullu each, 21 in Shimla, two in Mandi and one in Kangra district. As many as 629 transformers are out of order and 22 water supply schemes have been disrupted, the centre said. Mild snow was witnessed in a few high altitude and tribal areas. In the past 24 hours, Kalpa in Kinnaur district recorded 3.8 cm deep snow, while Manali was the wettest receiving 10 mm of rain followed by 2.2 mm at Bhuntar and 1 mm at Pandoh, the weather bulletin showed. Kukumseri was the coldest at night, recording a minimum temperature of minus 6.8 degrees Celsius, followed by minus 1.6 degrees at Kalpa, 2.6 degrees at Manali and 2.7 degrees Celsius at Kufri, according to the bulletin. Dalhousie recorded a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, Bharmaur noted 3.5 degrees Celsius, Sarahan 3.5 degrees Celsius and Shimla 4.1 degrees Celsius, it added.
North Indian state Himachal Pradesh is a state present on the map, which everyone desires to see closely. Who would not want to enjoy the natural beauty of this place, snow-covered hills, beautiful valleys, valleys, and clean air. Along with beautiful places, Himachal Pradesh is also popular for its traditional cuisine. It is also the food that defines the unity in diversity of the country. The traditional taste here is much more enjoyable than the pleasure of visiting the tourist places of Himachal. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some famous dishes of Himachal Pradesh, which you must taste if you visit here. #Babru To make this dish, first, soak black gram dal in water overnight or for 5-6 hours. After this, drain off the excess water put the lentils in a blender, and make a paste. Now mix wheat flour, 1/2 cup refined oil, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well and knead a soft dough with the help of water. Take small portions of the roll and add black gram paste to each portion. Roll it back into the shape of a puri. Fry on both sides until they puff up and get cooked evenly. Serve it hot with any vegetable, tamarind chutney, or pickle. # Dham Dishes This is a thali full of delicious dishes, in which you will get to taste things like dal, rajma, rice, curd, etc. Jaggery adds charm to this dish. It is made during the festivals and special occasions of Himachal. It is considered special in marriages and small festivals. It is prevalent almost all over Himachal and it is also called the main food of Himachal. If you come to visit Himachal, then definitely eat this thali. # Tudkiya bhagat To make this delicious dish, add chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, cloves, poppy seeds, mace, green chilies, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon stick, fennel, stone flower, and red chili powder in a bowl. Mix all these spices and make a paste. Add chopped potatoes to it. Soak masoor dal in water and keep it for 30 minutes. Apart from this, wash the rice and soak it in a separate bowl for 30 minutes. Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add prepared masala along with potatoes in it. Mix all the ingredients well. Add curd to the mixture and then add rice and dal. Cover and pressure cook and serve hot rice. #Chana Mudra Himachal A popular food of the state is served as Chana Madra in the Chamba district. It is cooked well in oil along with various spices like cardamom, cloves, turmeric powder, cinnamon, and coriander powder to enhance the taste of the dish. Chana Madra is served in almost all the restaurants in Chamba and is a food that reflects the food culture of the state. # Bhe To make this delicious dish, fry chopped ginger, garlic, and onion in a hot pan. Once done, add turmeric, coriander powder, black pepper, chili powder, and salt and cook. After this, add gram flour to the pan and fry for 2 minutes. Add washed and boiled lotus stalks to it. Mix well with other ingredients and let it cook for 20 minutes. When the lotus stems are cooked, place them in a serving dish and serve hot. #Siddu This dish is mostly liked in Mandi, Kullu, Manali, and Shimla. It is kneaded by adding yeast to wheat flour. This yeast mixture is left for about 5-6 hours. After this, it is made. Generally, it is taken with desi ghee, dal and chutney. #Chha Gosht If you are a non-vegetarian then nothing can be served better than Chha Gosht. A typical Himachal delicacy Chha Gosht is an aromatic dish prepared from marinated lamb, cooked in a gravy of gram flour and curd. The taste of this dish increases when it is cooked properly in Indian spices like cardamom and red chili. powder, coriander powder, bay leaves, asafoetida, and ginger-garlic paste. #Bowl Akotori is a famous dish that is loved by the people of Himachal Pradesh during their festive time. Akori is prepared as a cake or pancake made with buckwheat leaves cooked in wheat flour. Although this dish originates in the Spiti Valley, it is often prepared and consumed throughout Himachal Pradesh. (PC: Lifeberrys)
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches toll-free number 1962 for mobile veterinary services
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches toll-free number 1962 for mobile veterinary services Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 1962-Mobile Veterinary Service of the Animal Husbandry Department on Tuesday. Under this service, ambulances have been provided in 44 development blocks in the first phase, spending Rs 7.04 crore. Three mobile ambulances each are being provided to Bilaspur, Una, Solan and Kullu districts, two for Lahaul-Spiti, five for Mandi and Shimla, four each to Chamba, Sirmaur and Hamirpur, one to Kinnaur and seven for Kangra district. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Pashu Sanjeevani Call Centre on the occasion. The Chief Minister said that with the launch of these two services, farmers from any part of the state can call on toll-free number 1962 and get veterinary services at their doorstep for the treatment of serious animal diseases in case of any emergency. He said that a veterinary doctor and a pharmacist would be available with each ambulance. Whenever any cattle breeder needs help in an emergency, he would be able to call the toll-free number 1962 and help will be provided to him through the nearest veterinary service. The veterinary services in the state would be available from 9 am to 5 pm on any working day, he added. He said that this service would be expanded in a phased manner in the coming days. Sukhu said that the state government was taking many steps to protect the interests of farmers. Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to provide minimum support price on milk, where cow milk is being purchased at the rate of Rs 45 per litre and buffalo milk at Rs 55 per litre. He said that the state government was going to set up a milk processing plant of one lakh 50 thousand litres per day capacity at Dhagwar in Kangra district, its capacity could be increased to 3 lakh litres per day. This plant would be fully automated and Rs 226 crore will be spent on the project. He said that the state government was making efforts to strengthen the rural economy because the state can be made self-reliant only by making the villages self-reliant. He said that the state government had started many schemes in the agriculture sector to strengthen the economy of the farmers and farmers should take maximum benefit of these schemes. While speaking to the media, he said that the lease period of the Shanan project was going to end soon and Himachal should get its all due rights. He said that the state government would strongly plead its stand on this matter in the Supreme Court. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Prof. Chander Kumar, MLA Neeraj Nayyar, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, former MLA Satpal Raizada, Director Animal Husbandry Dr. Pradeep Sharma and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. (ANI)
Scindia returns to his fort, remaining seats of Chambal handed over to Tomar camp
Rest given to three sitting MPs, speculations about the candidature of Pavaiya and Narottam put to an end Harish Dubey, Gwalior BJP has opened its cards for the upcoming general elections on all four seats of Gwalior-Chambal. Ending the dilemma of Gwalior or Guna, the party has chosen Guna for Jyotiraditya Scindia, his old political...
BHOPAL: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhis Manipur-Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered the 50 th day, as the Wayanad MP interacted with ex-servicemen and Agnipath Scheme aspirants in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. Before leaving to attend the opposition parties rally in Patna, the Congress leader targeted the Narendra Modi government, particularly on the issue of unemployment. India is currently going through the highest unemployment in the last 40 years. Unemployment rate in India which presently stands at 23% is almost double of Pakistans unemployment rate which stands at 12%. The rate of unemployment in the country is even higher than Bangladesh and Bhutan, Gandhi claimed. This massive unemployment has been caused due to destruction of small and medium businesses/industries by Narendra Modi governments GST and demonetization, he added. Attacking the central government on the Agnipath Scheme, he said, The Agniveers will neither get pension nor canteen benefits and wont even get the martyrs status. According to me this is gross injustice to you by the present government at the centre, which is why Im raising this issue before you. Importantly, its Gwalior-Chambal region mainly, which since decades has been sending maximum personnel to the Indian defense forces from MP. Just a short while before interacting with the Agnipath scheme aspirants and ex-servicemen (besides some youths, whove been waiting for recruitment in defence forces despite having complied with all requirements since 2021), Gandhi had taken to the social media platform X, accusing the central government of making the railway journey expensive by raising fares by 10% every year, introduction of dynamic fare system, cancellation charges, expensive platform tickets and snatching the concessions previously available to senior citizens. Earlier on Saturday, the Yatra entered MP through Morena district, where he held a roadshow and also addressed people. On Saturday evening, he addressed a public meeting amid rains and strong winds in Gwalior. According to AICC in-charge for communications, Jairam Ramesh, the Yatra didnt happen on Sunday afternoon, as Rahul Gandhi had to leave for attending a rally of opposition parties in Patna. The Yatra will resume on Monday in Shivpuri district. While Gwalior is union minister Jyotiraditya Scindias home turf, Shivpuri district forms part of Guna Lok Sabha seat from where Scindia was named the BJP candidate on Saturday for the coming national elections. Scindia who won the seat four times as Congress candidate in the past, was defeated by his protg and BJP candidate Dr KP Singh Yadav in the 2019 elections. Yadav, however, has been denied ticket this time by the BJP, despite the LS seat spread in three districts housing more than 3 lakh Yadav caste voters.
Avalanche in Lahaul and Spiti obstructs Chenab's flow; over 650 roads closed in HP due to snow, rain
SHIMLA: An avalanche hit a village in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, obstructing the flow of the Chenab river and triggering an alert in the adjoining areas, officials said. Heavy snow and rainfall in the last two days have triggered more than half-a-dozen avalanches and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the closure of over 650 roads, including five national highways, they added. No casualty has so far been reported in any of the avalanches, the officials said. The flow of the Chenab was obstructed following an avalanche at the Dara waterfall near Jasrat village in Lahaul and Spiti. The district, located at a high altitude, reported heavy snowfall in the last 24 hours. The residents of the adjoining villages of Jobrang, Rapi, Jasrath, Tarand and Tharot have been advised to stay cautious and inform the nearest police post in case of an emergency, Superintendent of Police (SP), Lahaul and Spiti, Mayank Chaudhary said. Some shops were buried in an avalanche at the Tandi bridge in Lahaul sub-division. Multiple avalanches occurred in Lahaul and Spiti at the Seli nallah in Rashel village, Faldi nallah in Jobrang, Cho Veer Mod in Lohni and Tatha nallah near Udaipur village. An avalanche was also reported from a location near the Karcham helipad in Sangla in Kinnaur district, the officials said. A total of 652 roads, including five national highways, are closed for vehicular traffic in the hill state. The maximum of 290 roads are closed in Lahaul and Spiti, followed by 149 in Shimla, 100 in Chamba, 75 in Kinnaur, 32 in Kullu, five in Mandi and one in Kangra, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. People have been advised not to travel to the upper Shimla areas as the roads have become slippery due to snowfall, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said. He said work is underway to clear the blocked roads and resume traffic movement. Life was thrown out of gear in parts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba as heavy snowfall disrupted electricity and communication. As many as 1,749 transformers are out of service in the state and 78 water supply schemes disrupted, according to the emergency operation centre. Three houses, one each in Lahaul and Spiti, Solan and Sirmaur, were damaged due to snow, rain and lightning. The supply of essential commodities, such as milk, bread, vegetables and newspaper, was affected in the upper Shimla region. According to a bulletin issued by the meteorological department here, Rohtang received the maximum snowfall in the state in the last 24 hours, measuring 150 cm. Chitkul and Atal Tunnel recorded 120 cm snow, Solang 75 cm, Khadrala 62 cm, Kalpa, Kaza and Moorang 60 cm each, Sangla 52.5 cm, Nichar and Gondla 45 cm each, Keylong 28 cm, Narkanda, Killar, Udaipur, Sissu, Koksar and Chansel 30 cm each, Reckong Peo 15 cm, Shillaro five cm and Kufri two cm, the bulletin said. Intermittent rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh and Manali, which recorded 88 mm rain, was the wettest in the state, followed by Nahan (84 mm), Pachhad (76 mm), Sarahan (70 mm), Kangra (65 mm), Rampur (64 mm), Rohru (60 mm), Kotkhai (56 mm), Dharamshala (55 mm), Dalhousie and Guler (53 mm each) and Chamba (50 mm). State capital Shimla received 35 mm rain, according to the bulletin. Keylong was the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of minus 4.5 degrees Celsius.
Seasoned campaigner Jyotiraditya Scindia to contest LS polls on BJP ticket for first time
Bhopal, March 2 (IANS) The BJP on Saturday fielded Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from his family bastion Guna in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Scindia, whos at present a Rajya Sabha MP, will contest the Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket for the first time. He []
BHOPAL: Two and half months after he stepped down as BJPs longest-serving chief minister in the country to make way for Mohan Yadav as the new Madhya Pradesh CM, the 64-year-old Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been named the ruling partys candidate from Vidisha Lok Sabha seat of the central Indian state. This will mark Chouhans electoral return to his political karmabhoomi Vidisha LS seat that he won five consecutive times between 1991 and 2004 before being made the MP CM in 2005. The eight assembly segments-strong Vidisha LS seat of central MP also houses Chouhans home seat Budhni, which he has won six times, including in the 2023 assembly polls. Vidisha is considered one of BJPs impregnable fortresses in the country and was won by ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1991 and former Union minister Sushma Swaraj in 2009 and 2014. 2024 LS polls: PM Modi, 28 women and 47 young leaders in BJP's first list of 195 candidates I thank my partys central leadership for choosing me to serve Vidisha again. Ive worked for Vidishas development and welfare in the past and already have the roadmap ready for its all-round development. Im confident of winning the seat again, Chouhan said in Bhopal on Saturday evening. But its not just the 64-year-old former MP CM, who figures in the 24-strong BJP list of candidates for MP released on Saturday evening. At least three of his loyalists, including former Bhopal mayor Alok Sharma (who lost from Bhopal Uttar assembly seat in the 2023 state elections), state partys Kisan Morcha head Darshan Singh Chaudhary and second-time sitting MP Rodmal Nagar have been named candidates from central MPs Bhopal, Hoshangabad and Rajgarh seats respectively. Anita Nagar Singh Chouhan, who is the wife of the ex-CMs loyalist Nagar Singh Chouhan, has been named candidate from the Ratlam-Jhabua ST seat, despite the new BJP led by PM Narendra Modi being strongly against dynastic politics. Among the other prominent candidates, Jyotiraditya Scindia has been named the candidate from the Guna LS seat, which he won four times between 2002 and 2014. The seat which has long been considered the bastion of Gwaliors erstwhile Scindia royal family (it was won by Scindias grandmother Vijaya Raje Scindia six times and father Madhavrao Scindia four times in the past) saw an upset in 2019 when Jyotiraditya Scindia as sitting Congress MP was defeated by his ex-protg and BJP candidate Dr KP Singh Yadav by over 1.25 lakh votes. The first-time sitting BJP MP has been denied the ticket despite over 3 lakh voters in the constituency being from the Yadav caste. Also, while Vidhan Sabha Speaker and former union minister Narendra Singh Tomar hasnt been considered for the Gwalior seat, his loyalist and ex-MP minister Bharat Singh Kushwah (who lost 2023 assembly polls from Gwalior Rural seat) has been named candidate from Gwalior seat. Tomars two other loyalists sitting MP Sandhya Rai and ex-MLA Shivmangal Singh Tomar have been named candidates from the Gwalior-Chambal regions Bhind-SC and Morena seats respectively. Six sitting MPs, including Pragya Singh Thakur (Bhopal), Dr KP Singh Yadav (Guna), Raj Bahadur Singh (Sagar), Vivek Shejwalkar (Gwalior), Guman Singh Damor (Ratlam-Jhabua ST) and Ramakant Bhargava (Vidisha) have been denied tickets. The 13 sitting MPs who have been fielded again from their seats, include union minister and third-time sitting MP Virendra Kumar has been repeated from Tikamgarh-SC seat, state BJP chief VD Sharma from Khajuraho, Himadri Singh from Shahdol-ST, fourth-time MP Ganesh Singh from Satna (despite losing the assembly polls from Satna assembly segment), union minister and sixth-time MP Faggan Singh Kulaste from Mandla-ST (despite being a loser in recent assembly polls), second-time MP Sudhir Gupta from Mandsaur, first-time MP Gyaneshwar Patil from Khandwa-Burhanpur, first-time MP Gajendra Patel from Khargone-ST. Also, second-time MP Janardan Mishra has been named candidate again from Rewa seat, first-time MPs DD Uike and Mahendra Singh Solanki from Betul-ST and Dewas-SC seats respectively and second-time MP Rodmal Nagar from Rajgarh seat. Eleven new faces, including MP minister Nagar Singh Chouhans wife Anita Nagar Singh Chouhan (Ratlam-Jhabua ST), Ashish Dube (Jabalpur), Lata Wankhede (Sagar), Rahul Lodhi (Damoh), Dr Rajesh Mishra (Sidhi), Bharat Singh Kushwah (Gwalior), Shivmangal Singh Tomar (Morena) and Alok Sharma (Bhopal), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna) and Darshan Singh Chaudhary (Hoshangabad) have found the partys favour. The 24 candidates include 9 from the OBC segment, five Brahmins, one Kshatriya, three from scheduled caste and five from scheduled tribe (all reserved seats). Four women candidates, including sitting MPs Sandhya Rai and Himadri Singh and new faces Anita Nagar Singh Chouhan and Lata Wankhede. Three women, two Union ministers part of BJP's first list of 20 LS candidates in West Bengal Two Union ministers, three women and two minority faces in BJP's LS candidates list from Kerala
MP: Congress Will Give Legal Teeth to MSP if Comes to Power at Centre; Rahul Gandhi
Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday pledged to provide legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) of crops, if his party returned to power at the Centre. Launching the five-day Madhya Pradesh leg of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra at Morena under Gwalior-Chambal region in the state, Mr Gandhi said that injustice has been given to the farmers by not providing legal guarantee for MSP. He said that farmers of Punjab and Haryana have been agitating for the last few days demanding to give legal teeth to MSP. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, Mr Gandhi said that the Centre has waived loans of Rs 16 lakh crore of 10 to 15 industrialists, but it is denying the farmers the provision of legally guaranteed MSP. He raised the caste-census issues and claimed that 73 percent people of the country including other backward classes (OBCs), dalits and tribals do not have any representation in the government and various other sectors. A caste-based census will alone ensure justice to them, he said. The yatra entered Madhya Pradesh from Rajasthan and is scheduled to cover seven districts in the state before re-entering Rajasthan on March six.
Parts of Madhya Pradesh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 24 hrs
Parts of Madhya Pradesh to witness rainfall and hailstorms in next 24 hrs There seems to no respite from rainfall and hailstorms in Madhya Pradesh, as the State Meteorological Office has predicted the same weather conditions in several parts of the state for the next 24 hours. According to the Met Office, the maximum rainfall recorded in the state in the last 24 hours is 28 mm in Orchha, Niwari district. Similarly, Vijaypur in Sheopur district recorded 25 mm of rainfall, Lidhora in Tikamgarh recorded 22 mm, and Karera in Shivpuri district recorded 21 mm of rainfall. Besides, several places in the state recorded less than 20 mm of rainfall. Currently, a Western Disturbance which has formed over North Afghanistan is active, due to which an induced low has formed over South West Rajasthan. As a result, rainfall has been recorded at many places in Madhya Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Apart from this, rainfall activity will be seen at many places over East MP, and there may be isolated rain and hailstorms along with thunderstorms in North East Madhya Pradesh as well in the next 24 hours, said Abhijeet Chakraborty, a meteorologist at IMD Bhopal. There is a possibility of rainfall in western Madhya Pradesh too in Gwalior and Chambal divisions and Neemuch and Mandsaur districts, he added. Talking about the forecast of hailstorms in the state, Chakraborty said, There is a possibility of hailstorms in places in North East MP, which includes Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Jabalpur, and Katni districts. The Weather Department has also predicted that moderate thunderstorms with lightning/hailstorms (wind speed up to 60 kmph) are likely to continue over Raisen, Vidisha, Sheopur, South Sagar, Damoh, Narsingpur, Pandhurna, Datia, Shahdol, Katni, Maihar, Umaria, and Jabalpur districts in the afternoon hours. Similarly, Light Thunderstorms with lightning (wind speed up to 40 kmph) are expected to continue over Neemuch, Mandsaur, Guna, Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Ashoknagar, Bhopal, Betul, Udayagiri, Narmadapuram, Jhabua, Bhind, Chhindwara, Seoni, Satna, Rewa, Mauganj, Sidhi, Singrauli, Anuppur, Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, and Niwari districts in the afternoon hours. (ANI)
Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads shut
Snowfall in the higher reaches of the Chamba, Kinnaur and the Lahaul & Spiti districts led to the closure of roads and transformers becoming non-functional.
