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Unending ride: Bhopal awaits electric buses promised after GIS

Bhopal, June 9 -- Three months after the Global Investors Summit, 100 electric buses used during the event remain missing from Bhopal's transport system, despite official promises of swift integration... Read More


All work, no pay: The neglected plight of Bhopal's contract workers

Bhopal, June 8 -- Despite revised wage rules meant to ensure fair pay and stop labour exploitation, many outsourced workers in Bhopal's government institutions say they are still underpaid and unheard... Read More


Eating out: The unsavoury truth about Bhopal's food scene

Bhopal, June 7 -- Rampant safety violations, rare inspections, and unchecked adulteration expose thousands to daily health risks - from plate to palate. Despite repeated awareness campaigns, food saf... Read More


Anti-begging drive falters in Bhopal despite Collector's mandate

Bhopal, June 3 -- A drive to rid the state capital of people seeking alms appears to have lost traction, as individuals across age groups continue to solicit money at busy junctions and public areas a... Read More


Experts blame poor planning for Bhopal's chronic monsoon flooding

Bhopal, May 31 -- The state capital's monsoon woes are not just a seasonal nuisance - they are a result of ignoring science, terrain and history. Experts say that unless the city's planning aligns wit... Read More


City underbelly: Chhola chokes on civic neglect

Bhopal, May 30 -- At 6 AM, the narrow bylanes of Chhola are already alive with the rattle of carts, diesel fumes, and the sour stench of open drains. The gutters, choked with plastic and dark sludge, ... Read More


Mushrooming private hostels raise safety concerns in state capital

Bhopal, May 28 -- Over 122 privately-run hostels are currently operating across the state capital, with neighbourhoods like MP Nagar, Rachna Nagar, Saket Nagar, and Subhash Nagar emerging as prominent... Read More


Living on the edge: Big cat attacks leap in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 21 -- Human-wildlife conflicts are rising sharply across central India as big cats move closer to villages. In Mauganj's Bandhwa Mod village, panic broke out on Tuesday morning after a leo... Read More


Tiranga Yatra unites city in tribute to Operation Sindoor

Bhopal, May 16 -- With national pride surging through its streets, Bhopal came alive with a verdant display of saffron, white and green on Thursday, as hundreds participated in the 'Tiranga Yatra' to ... Read More


'Ceasefire' changes mood at Shaurya Smarak gathering

Bhopal, May 11 -- An evening of patriotic fervour took a reflective turn on Saturday as citizens assembled at the Shaurya Smarak in the state capital to pay floral tributes to Bharat Mata. The event, ... Read More