The vehicle fiber body manufacturing workshop, functioning opposite Government Bherulal Patidar College, is polluting the surroundings continuously. The harmful odor of chemicals keeps emanating from the workshop round-the-clock. The local residents are demanding action against the polluting unit.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that he had requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to give environmental clearance for the proposed power projects of Madhya Pradesh.

The Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Ltd (MPPGCL) and the public sector navratna Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) today announced a joint-venture to set up 2x800 MW supercritical thermal power plant at Khandwa district.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today demanded a Rs 24,000 crore package from the Centre for development of the Bundelkhand region and also called for speedy approval of power sector proposals for funding through external agencies.

Edifice of State appears to have developed cracks as not only roads are dilapidated but during peak hours there is acute shortage of electricity also.

During Rabi season distribution transformers' inventory has been prepared. Work of replacing burnt and dysfunctional transformers is being done at fast pace. About 4500 additional transformers are lying with the Electricity Distribution Companies.

Milind Ghatwai

A day before the Bhopal gas tragedy completes 25 years, the Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) claimed that chemicals dumped in the Union Carbide plant continue to contaminate land and groundwater.

Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company and BHEL on Tuesday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a Super Critical thermal power plant of 1600 MW in Khandwa district. This plant will help the State overcome power crisis.