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Iram Siddique
Iram is Principal Correspondent with The Indian Express and she covers Madhya Pradesh. She has been reporting on politics, governance and policy with a focus on environment and agriculture, caste atrocities and minority issues. Previously, Iram has reported extensively on urban transportation, especially Mumbai's rail network, and crime. She tweets at @scribbly_scribe
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MP govt using benefits scheme to sway bypoll voters: Vivek TankhaSubscriber Only
September 17, 2020 01:45 IST
The Gareeb Kalyan Saptah, from 17 to 23 September, will see Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurate 601 new anganwadis, add lakhs of beneficiaries to the Public Distribution System and pass on various kinds of benefits to the people.
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Madhya Pradesh: Congress removes Mohan Aggarwal for role in PDS scamSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 10:16 IST
In a raid conducted on August 17, district officials found that gunny bags containing grains with a state government stamp were being illegally stored and transported out of a godown owned by Aggarwal using bills that later turned out to be fake.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Madhya Pradesh: Additional collector resigns to contest from Annupur on Congress ticketSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 09:28 IST
Speaking to Express, spokesperson for Congress, Narendra Saluja said, "Ramesh Kumar Singh is one of the contenders for Annpur but nothing can be said for certain until the list is officially announced."
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Only 11.9% of Ujjain population has developed Covid antibodies, says sero surveySubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 02:06 IST
According to Dr Sarman Singh, director of AIIMS-Bhopal, where the survey was conducted, even within areas which had turned into hotspots, not more than 16 per cent of the population had antibodies for the virus.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Madhya Pradesh: Minor alleges rape, BJP cries ‘love jihad’Subscriber Only
September 14, 2020 04:47 IST
MP BJP president V D Sharma said: “This matter of love jihad will not be tolerated and the CM has taken serious note of it.”
Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Eggs or not: Why is Madhya Pradesh debating anganwadi meals again?Subscriber Only
September 14, 2020 01:17 IST
Madhya Pradesh is one of the worst affected states by malnourishment, with the state’s tribal population worst affected. The lockdown has disrupted various government schemes for providing nutrition.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
As students leave, Dhrupad institute says reconstituting probe panelSubscriber Only
September 13, 2020 02:17 IST
Days after The Indian Express reported allegations of sexual harassment against Ramakant and Akhilesh Gundecha, notable names in the classical musical form of Dhrupad, six of the 24 students left the gurukul.
Sun, Sep 13, 2020
12 sites, 2 call centres, man held in loan racket made Rs 10 cr: Bhopal policeSubscriber Only
September 12, 2020 04:16 IST
The police identified the main accused as David Kumar Jatav, a B.Com graduate who did an online website designing course.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Madhya Pradesh to set up oxygen plant as Covid surge stretches supplySubscriber Only
September 11, 2020 02:39 IST
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Thursday held a review meeting to take stock of the situation following reports of hospitals struggling with low oxygen.
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Chhattisgarh man killed in ‘crossfire’ by police in Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only
September 10, 2020 02:01 IST
The victim, Jham Singh Dhurve, was a resident of Kabirdham's Balsamudra village, about 5 km from the state border, and had gone with a friend, Naim Singh, from the village for fishing on Sunday.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
28 held, 5 under NSA, over Muharram procession in IndoreSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 02:29 IST
According to police, all those who participated in the procession from the city’s Imambada area to Karbala live in the same lane of the Khajrana area.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces release of Rs 4,500 crore crop insurance claimsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 07:56 IST
Chouhan made the announcement while visiting Khategaon area in Dewas district, which has been significantly affected by heavy rainfall over the last two weeks.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
Once hot spot, Indore sero survey shows only 7% have antibodiesSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 01:42 IST
The largest and most populous city in Madhya Pradesh and its commercial hub, Indore accounts for a major share of its coronavirus cases. Of the state's total 58,181 positive cases so far and 1,306 deaths, 12,031 cases and 375 deaths have been seen in Indore.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020First right theirs, all govt jobs in MP only for children of state: ChouhanSubscriber Only
August 19, 2020 04:15 IST
‘Only students of state will be absorbed in govt services’; move ahead of bypolls.
Wed, Aug 19, 2020
Ganesh Chaturthi: 10-day home quarantine, poor last mile connectivity play spoil sportSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 02:02 IST
If the long quarantine period is not the only challenge, those who have reached their districts have to struggle with last mile connectivity to their villages, as little to no local transportation is available.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Given nod in writing, Railways should start trains for Konkan, says Anil ParabSubscriber Only
August 13, 2020 01:53 IST
State Transport Minister Anil Parab told The Indian Express on Wednesday that it is up to the Railways to start the services, as the state government has already given an in-principle approval to run the trains.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Ganesh Chaturthi: No green signal from state, Rlys puts on hold train services to KonkanSubscriber Only
August 11, 2020 03:48 IST
The special train services were expected to begin on Tuesday. However, late Monday, the Railways had not received the go ahead from the state government to operate the trains.
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
For Ganesh Chaturthi, govt nod to special trains from Mumbai to KonkanSubscriber Only
August 08, 2020 03:46 IST
The state's nod comes as a response to a letter sent by the Central Railway (CR), which had sought the government's view, as rail officials were receiving appeals for such trains from public representatives.
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
Mumbai: Malls reopen to attractive discounts, low footfallSubscriber Only
August 06, 2020 03:46 IST
The state government on July 29 had rolled out fresh relaxations to the lockdown norms and allowed malls and market complexes to reopen from 9 am to 7 pm across the state, including in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Thu, Aug 06, 2020
Lower berths: MP HC asks Rlys to give preference to senior citizens, pregnant women over VVIPs
August 03, 2020 03:54 IST
“However, as regards to berth allotment is considered, the respondent Indian Railway is requested to re-prioritising the berth allotment by giving the highest priority to pregnant women, then to senior citizens and thereafter VVIPs,” the court has said.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
Curtailed annual haj leaves many disappointed, say accepted applicants should be allowed next yearSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 01:53 IST
With millions of people hopeful of undertaking the journey, the Saudi government is tightly regulating the entry for the pilgrimage to avoid crowding. Each country has been allotted a specific quota with India being eligible to send 2.3 lakh pilgrims.
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
Maharashtra: No fresh SOPs by govt, police seize vehicles with goatsSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 03:55 IST
This comes after the government, in its earlier guidelines, had allowed the sale of goats either online or through calls even as it did not allow the customary Deonar market to be held this year.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Harrowing journey: Travel without local trains in MumbaiSubscriber Only
July 28, 2020 02:38 IST
Iram Siddique spoke to some residents of these satellite towns who are spending more money and time to get to work everyday.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Pandemic claims colonial vestige: Railways to end dak messenger systemSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 02:24 IST
The Railway Board has urged officials to stop the use of these messengers, a practice dating back to the colonial era, and instead use video conferencing for any communication.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Maharashtra: MSRTC asks all employees to report to workSubscriber Only
July 26, 2020 02:11 IST
This comes even as the state government is yet to make an announcement and a nod is awaited from Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
Sun, Jul 26, 2020Journalism of Courage
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