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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2018: Kukshi seat becomes bone of contention between Congress, JAYS

The seat-sharing talks between them have apparently hit a roadblock, as both are keen on contesting election from Kukshi seat in western Madhya Pradesh, currently held by the Congress. The JAYS wants to field its candidate from Kukshi, although the Congress says it does not want to part with this seat as it has been its traditional stronghold.

'SC, ST, OBC' labelled on candidates' chests during police recruitment: NHRC issues notice to Madhya Pradesh govt

NHRC on Tuesday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over stamping of caste on the bodies during its constable recruitment drive

Mayawati condemns marking caste on chests of police recruits in MP as 'criminal,' slams BJP for silence

BSP chief Mayawati lashed out at the BJP claiming the incident in Madhya Pradesh, where aspirants for the post of police constables reportedly had their caste categories written on bare chests, was just a fresh example of the saffron party's "new found love for Dalits."

Sardar Sarovar Dam: People staying put in submergence area despite rise in water level, says official

Despite a rise in water level following heavy rainfall in the submergence area of Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada, thousands of people in four districts of Madhya Pradesh are still staying put, an official said on Friday

Medha Patkar hospitalised after 12 days of fasting in Madhya Pradesh

Medha Patkar and her associates had launched the fast on 27 July, demanding "proper" rehabilitation and resettlement of those affected by the Sardar Sarovar Project.

Medha Patkar's health deteriorates as hunger strike protesting Sardar Sarovar project enter 11th day

The health of social activist Medha Patkar and 11 others, who are on an indefinite hunger strike, deteriorated as their fast entered its 11th day on Sunday.

Narmada dam row: Madhya Pradesh govt says won't use force at present to evacuate people

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday said that it won't use force to make families leave the submergence areas of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river

Govt warns of rise in water levels of rivers in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan due to heavy rain

In the wake of the meteorological department's forecast of heavy rains, the government on Friday warned of an increase in water levels of several rivers in the next three days.

Another Madhya Pradesh farmer commits suicide; Congress claims death toll crossed 40

The farmers' suicides continued unabated in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday with one more peasant ending his life in Dhar district, prompting the Congress to claim a 40-plus toll in the BJP-ruled state this month.

Madhya Pradesh farmers' strike: Three end lives in 24 hours, suicide toll at 15 since 8 June

Three farmers allegedly ended their lives in Madhya Pradesh in the past 24 hours due to distress over debts, taking the suicide toll in the state since 8 June to 15.