Ground Report Desk

King Cobra brought from Karnataka has been released in an enclosure in Van Vihar for people to see. These two are male king cobras, whose age is 4 and 8 years.

Villagers in Mandla and Dindori districts oppose the Basaniya Dam, fearing displacement and loss of livelihood. Despite laws requiring Gram Sabha consent, surveys began without approval. Protests halted survey teams; tribal rights remain ignored.

About 25 areas of Bhopal will face power cut on Saturday. Maintenance work will be done by Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company, due to which power will be cut for 1 to 6 hours in these areas.

The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for storm and rain in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and other parts of MP. Light rain and thunderstorms likely till May 13.

Cases of fuel theft from municipal corporation vehicles are coming to light in Bhopal. Due to this, BAC has digitised the fuel distribution process. Along with this, an app is being prepared for real time tracking of the vehicle and fuel monitoring. 

India sets ambitious 354 million Tonnes food grain target for 2025-26, banking on favorable monsoon forecasts. Government launches nationwide farmer awareness campaign to boost production.

MP launches Jal Darpan to monitor rural tap water under Jal Jeevan Mission. It tracks projects, collects feedback, and boosts accountability, aiming clean water for all rural homes.

Despite ₹6,856 crore spent, Delhi's Yamuna remains heavily polluted. 23 of 37 STPs fail standards, and treated water mixes with sewage. CSE urges a reworked, action-based plan to address core issues like non-sewered waste and drain pollution.

Power cuts will affect 35 areas in Bhopal today, including Rohit Nagar and Akriti Eco City, due to maintenance. Outages will last 1–6 hours across various localities. Residents are advised to complete key tasks in advance.

Multiple drone and artillery attacks by Pakistan were repulsed along the western border, says Indian Army. Punjab and J&K shut schools. Follow for real-time updates.