Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The newborns, who were just about one to nine days old, had not even been named by their parents as they were admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the government-run Kamala Nehru Hospital for treatment.

Kamal Nath's fitness challenge comes in the wake of Chouhan, 62, repeatedly targetting him over his age and health, saying that he was resting in Delhi.

Overall, 190 oxygen plants will become operational by the end of this month, Chouhan said in an official statement late Tuesday evening.

Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

In his telephonic conversation, Shah assured Chouhan of all possible help to Madhya Pradesh to deal with the situation.

As part of the vaccination drive against the pandemic, 3,00,98,663 doses have so far been administered to citizens in MP, including 2,51,95,270 people who have got the first dose while 49,03,393 have received both the doses, officials said on Thursday.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said preparations are being done to deal with a possible third wave.

He was reacting to a tweet by Gandhi in which the latter had taken a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s radio programme Mann Ki Baat. "Bas Har Deshwasi Tak Vaccine Pahucha Do, Fir Chahe Mann Ki Baat Bhi Suna Do!" (Just deliver the vaccine to every citizen, and then put forth your Mann ki Baat if you want)," Gandhi had tweeted.

Earlier today, Gujarat also cancelled the GSEB Class 12 Board Exams 2021 in the state.

“Corona infection is not going to end soon, there is a drop in rate of infection," says CM

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the state's COVID-19 positivity rate had fallen to 4.82 percent.

The new excise policy will come into effect from June 1 and will be in force for just 10 months, the months of April and May having been 'dry ones' due to the corona curfew in place, officials pointed out.

Chouhan appealed to the people to stay at home and avoid venturing out unnecessarily to help curb the spread of the virus.

Talking to reporters after chairing a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said his government aims to increase the number of beds for COVID-19 patients in the state to one lakh.

Talking to reporters here, Shivraj Chouhan said, "I will reach Kolkata tonight to take part in the Parivartan rally tomorrow. I will address three public meetings there as part of it."

Chouhan statement comes in the wake of recent incidents of stone pelting on vehicle rallies taken out in western Madhya Pradesh by some groups to raise awareness about the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

"Leave Madhya Pradesh, otherwise I will bury you 10 feet deep into the ground and your whereabouts will not be known," Chouhan said, warning mafia and others involved in illegal activities.

Cow cess on petrol and diesel is estimated to mop up Rs 120 crore annually while the same charged on the cylinder will fetch Rs 83 crore every year

The CM also said that no test would be conducted for the students of these classes this academic year and they would be evaluated on the basis of their project work.

Addressing a public meeting in Agar Malwa, Chouhan invoked 'Indian culture' to explain the rationale behind the likely move to impose the 'gaumata' tax.