Tag: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

MP CM says farmers’ stir withdrawn, spearheading outfit differs

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday held talks with the protesting farmers at Ujjain district as the stir remained marred by fresh violence. After the meeting, Chouhan said the farmers have decided to withdraw the stir. However, MP Kisan Sena (MPKS), which is spearheading the protest, said they had not yet called …

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June 4, 2017

PM Modi to visit MP on May 15 for Save Narmada event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a one-day visit to Madhya Pradesh on Monday to participate in the concluding ceremony of the 'Namami Devi Narmada Sewa Yatra' in Anuppur district. Official sources said Modi will fly to Dumna airport in Jabalpur from Delhi in the morning. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will receive him at …

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May 14, 2017

Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes GST Bill-2017

The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed the Madhya Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill-2017 as both treasury and Opposition benches tried to grab credit for this new tax regime. Ruling BJP and Opposition Congress, both adopted the Bill in House paving the way for roll out of GST. Chief Minister Shivraj …

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May 3, 2017

Chambal Expressway proposed in Madhya Pradesh

A 300-km-long Chambal Expressway, connecting Madhya Pradesh with Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, will be constructed through the ravines of Chambal region, an official said here today. The decision to construct the six-lane expressway was taken in a meeting held between Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari …

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April 28, 2017

Toll in Madhya Pradesh cracker shop fire incident rises to 7

The death toll of fire in Ranipura area here has risen to seven, with two more persons succumbing to injuries late last night, a municipal official said on Wednesday. The fire started at a firecracker shop in Ranipura area on Tuesday afternoon, and spread to the adjoining shop selling polythene bags and five other outlets. Owner …

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April 19, 2017

MP government to gift smartphone to brides under its scheme

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to gift a smartphone to newly married women under its flagship scheme – Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana. The move is aimed at encouraging women to undertake cashless transactions using smartphones. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday. “The Cabinet has …

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April 19, 2017

After UP, now anti-Romeo squads in Madhya Pradesh

After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Madhya Pradesh is all set to launch anti-Romeo squads to ensure safety of women. The campaign is to keep a check on ‘Majnoo-type’ behavior and prevent harassment of women in the state. "We will reform 'Majnoo' type of persons. They don't know how to …

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April 1, 2017

After UP, now anti-Romeo squads in Madhya Pradesh

After Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Madhya Pradesh is all set to launch anti-Romeo squads to ensure safety of women. The campaign is to keep a check on ‘Majnoo-type’ behavior and prevent harassment of women in the state. "We will reform 'Majnoo' type of persons. They don't know how to …

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April 1, 2017

Widows in MP won’t require BPL card for pension: CM

Widows in Madhya Pradesh need not compulsorily hold a Below Poverty Line (BPL) card to get their pension, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced. "The condition of BPL card will not be imposed for sanctioning pension to widows in the state. Also, from now on, they (widows) will be addressed as Kalyani," Chouhan said …

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March 9, 2017

Terrorists used pipe bomb in train explosion: MP CM

The blast in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train that left 10 people injured was carried out using a pipe bomb, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday. The explosion took place near Jabri station on Tuesday and the terrorists also used a timer, he said. The Madhya Pradesh Police arrested three suspects who …

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March 8, 2017

Ministry of Happiness to start functioning from Jan 14

With an objective to bring cheers in the lives of people, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the newly formed 'Happiness Department' will start functioning from January 14. “From January 14 our new department 'Ministry of Happiness' is beginning work. This is a unique initiative,” the chief minister said in a …

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January 12, 2017

Ministry of Happiness to start functioning from Jan 14

With an objective to bring cheers in the lives of people, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the newly formed 'Happiness Department' will start functioning from January 14. “From January 14 our new department 'Ministry of Happiness' is beginning work. This is a unique initiative,” the chief minister said in a …

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January 12, 2017