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Simhastha, soaring prices hit gold sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Published on May 09, 2016 09:02 PM IST

Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day to buy gold, was lackluster this time as jewellers saw negative marginal growth compared to last year as the occasion coincided with the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain and the second Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) on Monday.

The jewellers had come out with a variety of schemes to boost sales on Monday and had also offered up to 50% discount on jewellery making charges of gold and diamond ornaments.(Pic for representation)

Manoj Ahuja, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

Simhastha: Now, BJP’s Dalit outreach drive to be a low-key affair

Stung by criticism from seers over its plan to have party president Amit Shah take a special bath with Dalit saints at Simhastha in Ujjain on May 11, the Bharatiya Janata Party has scaled down the ‘Samrasta snan’ event.

Naga Sadhus took a holy dip at Dutta Akhara Ghat in Kshipra river in Ujjain on Monday on the occasion of second Shahi Snan.(Arun Mondhe/ HT photo)

Published on May 09, 2016 08:38 PM IST

Sandeep Vatsa, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

Indore: Air taxi launch cancelled as bad weather plays spoilsport

The launch of air taxi operations from Indore by a private operator scheduled for Monday was yet again postponed at the last minute due to bad weather conditions.

The air-taxi operations will initially commence on Indore-Bhopal, Indore-Jabalpur, and Indore-Ahmedabad routes.(Pic for representation)

Updated on May 09, 2016 09:12 PM IST

Manoj Ahuja, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

CM intervenes to find ‘missing’ Malaysian woman at Simhastha

A Malaysian woman who came to Ujjain for Simhastha Kumbh and was thought to be missing after the May 5 thunderstorm tragedy has been found safe at a camp of a sadhu.

Pilgrim turnout in Ujjain has suddenly increased ahead of the second shahi snan on Monday.(Arun Mondhe/HT photo)

Published on May 09, 2016 04:57 PM IST

HT Correspondent/ Sandeep Vatsa, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

MP: Three STF men critical after Sikligars’ attack during raid

Three personnel of the Madhya Pradesh police’s special task force were seriously injured in an attack by members of the Sikligar community in Dhar district late Saturday night, police said.

Updated on May 08, 2016 09:03 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

DGCA team to probe Jet aircraft’s runway mishap at Indore airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an inquiry into Saturday’s incident of Jet Airways aircraft skidding off the runway and getting stuck in loose soil while landing at Indore airport.

Jet Airways aircraft at Indore airport on Saturday.(HT photo)

Updated on May 08, 2016 08:02 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

Prominent Indore schools lead water conservation efforts

With many water sources drying up leading to acute shortage of water in Indore neighbourhoods, city schools are doing their bit to conserve water and sensitise students about saving water.

Effluent treatment plant at Choithram School in Indore.(HT photo)

Published on May 08, 2016 06:58 PM IST

Divya Raje Bhonsale, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

Alcoholism leaves many orphaned in this MP village

Ten-year-old Vikas Solanki dislikes anyone who talks about liquor and starts crying if you ask him how his parents died.

A patient with liver cirrhosis (right) with his son in Alirajpur district’s Teekhi Imli village.(Ritesh Mishra/HT photo)

Published on May 08, 2016 04:54 PM IST

Ritesh Mishra, Hindustan Times, Teekhi Imli (Alirajpur) | ByHT Correspondent

CM visits Kumbh Mela site, normalcy restored post thunderstorm

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the ongoing Simhastha Mela site twice within a span of 12 hours where seven people were killed and over 100 injured when heavy rains accompanied by lightning and squall flattened and uprooted makeshifts tents of pilgrims.

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan distributing tea to pilgrims at a relief centre at the ongoing Simhastha Mahakumbh, in Ujjain on Friday.(PTI)

Published on May 06, 2016 09:07 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

Faith triumphs over tragedy at Simhastha Kumbh

A day after tragedy struck at the Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, things were back on track on Friday with lakhs of pilgrims taking a holy dip in Kshipra on the occasion of ‘Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya.’

Pilgrims take a holy dip in Kshipra river on the occasion of Parv Snan, in Ujjain on Friday.(Arun Mondhe/HT photo)

Published on May 06, 2016 06:23 PM IST

Manoj Ahuja and Sandeep Vatsa, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

Simhastha: Thunderstorm tragedy leaves a trail of questions for admin

The death of at least seven pilgrims and the injuries to dozens at Simhastha due to thunderstorm come at a time when the administration is grappling with a low turnout at the religious spectacle.

A pandal collapses after heavy thunderstorm at Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain on Thursday.(File photo)

Updated on May 06, 2016 04:24 PM IST

Sandeep Vatsa and Punya Priya Mitra, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

Madhya Pradesh farmer digs 90-feet-deep well in fight against drought

Bhagwan Singh, 38, of Nevari village in Agar district dug a 90-feet-deep well all by himself in just under 20 days.

Updated on May 06, 2016 03:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMilind R Lashkari/ Pramod Carpenter, Agar/indore

Policeman held for journalist’s ‘suicide’ in Faridabad

The inspector, Amit Kumar, was present at the fifth-floor flat in Sector 46 from where Pooja Tiwari allegedly fell to her death

The flat from where Pooja Tiwari fell to her death.(Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 06, 2016 05:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPrabhu Razdan, Faridabad

Rains soothe Indore, gales cause power cuts

Brisk spells of pre-monsoon rains lashed Indore on Thursday evening which turned the weather cool as moisture-laden winds blew from Arabian sea gaining a maximum speed of 66 kilometres an hour.

Pre-monsoon showers lashed Indore on Thursday.(Arun Mondhe/ HT photo)

Published on May 05, 2016 09:14 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

7 killed, 150 hurt at Ujjain Kumbh as tents collapse after heavy rain

At least seven pilgrims died and more than 150 others were injured when a thunderstorm hit the Simhastha Kumbh fair, bringing down a number of pandals, in Ujjain on Thursday.

The month-long Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv in Ujjain is expected to be attended by around five crore people.(ANI)

Updated on May 06, 2016 12:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Ujjain

MP: Bus operators scrap fare rebates over low Kumbh turnout

Private bus operators in Ujjain have withdrawn the 25% rebate in fares for incurring loss by providing “hospitality” to few pilgrims boarding buses for Simhastha Kumbh.

Devotees seeking blessings form queues at Kinnar Akhara at Simhastha fair.(HT photo)

Published on May 05, 2016 05:13 PM IST

Sandeep Vatsa, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

‘Give allowances, security to woman docs in Simhastha’

Doctors on duty for Simhastha fair in Ujjain continue to agitate over inadequate housing facilities, allotment of travel allowance (TA), dearness allowance (DA) and security for woman doctors on fair premises.

Pilgrims and visitors board a special train at the Bhopal railway station on Wednesday for visiting Simhastha in Ujjain.(Praveen Bajpai/HT Photo)

Updated on May 05, 2016 04:45 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

MP: Killer of Babulal Malviya’s wife gets death sentence

The killer of former state minister Babulal Malviya’s wife, Chandrakanta, was on Wednesday sentenced to death by a sessions court in Ujjain.

Published on May 04, 2016 09:57 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

Right way of living cannot be based on Hinduism alone: Dave

Rajya Sabha member in-charge of international religious conference Anil Madhav Dave said the aim of the conference is to explore right way of living but to say that it will draw lessons from Hinduism alone is akin to limiting its scope. Dave was addressing a press conference at Ninora Village in Ujjain on Wednesday.

BJP leader Anil Dave addressing a press conference at Ninora Village in Ujjain district on Wednesday.(HT photo)

Updated on May 04, 2016 09:32 PM IST

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Indore | ByHT Correspondent

Pilgrims complain of fleecing by auto drivers at Simhastha

Ramratan Jawda was excited to be at the Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, more than 500 km from his hometown Jodhpur. But before he could enjoy the sight of the holy Kshipra, decorated akhara marquees and historical temples, an e-rickshaw driver gave him a rude shock by charging Rs 160 for barely a kilometer trip in the mela area.

A policewoman inspects an auto at Simhastha area.(HT photo)

Updated on May 04, 2016 06:14 PM IST

Sandeep Vatsa, Hindustan Times, Ujjain | ByHT Correspondent

MPPEB exam eligibility norm sparks protests; NSUI workers, cops clash

Several people, including policemen, were injured as police resorted to caning and lobbing teargas shells to disperse National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) activists demonstrating against the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board’s (MPPEB) decision to allow candidates from other states to take the constable recruitment test in July 17.

NSUI activists and policemen come face-to-face in Morena town on Tuesday.(HT photo)

Published on May 04, 2016 04:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Morena

MP: SEZ land de-notification to pave way for smart city project

The Union government’s move to denotify a portion of the special economic zone (SEZ) in Pithampur has paved the way for a modern residential township, apart from a host of other projects worth hundreds of crores.

The smart city, in the vicinity of industrial units, will be a self-sustained township with modern infrastructure.(HT file photo)

Published on May 03, 2016 09:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Indore

She wouldn’t take own life, says Indore-based scribe Pooja’s father

Indore-based journalist Pooja Tiwari’s death from falling from the fifth floor of a building in Faridabad is believed to be suicide, but her father believes otherwise.

Members of Indore Press Club hold a meeting in Indore on Tuesday to condole Pooja Tiwari’s death.(Arun Mondhe/HT)

Updated on May 03, 2016 08:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Indore: Disproportionate assets worth crores recovered from sub-engineer

Disproportionate property worth crores was unearthed in a Lokayukta raid at the house of a sub-engineer posted in Public Works Department in Indore on Tuesday.

Cops stand guard outside the house of sub-engineer Rajendra Sharma during Lokayukta search in Indore on Tuesday.(Arun Mondhe/HT photo)

Updated on May 03, 2016 08:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Indore

Complaints of mismanagement force admin to change shahi snan timings

With sadhus as well as pilgrims expressing unhappiness over “mismanagement” during the first shahi snan at Simhastha, the administration has advanced the timings of the second shahi snan on May 9 by two hours.

Ram Ghat of river Kshipra was crowded on first parv snan of Simhastha fair on Tuesday.(HT photo)

Published on May 03, 2016 07:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Indore

Simhastha fair fails to set cash box ringing for hotels

Hoteliers who licked their chops expecting Simhastha pilgrims to book up rooms are staring at vacancy.

Hotel industry experts say most pilgrims visit Ujjain for a day and go back by evening.(Shankar Mourya/HT file)

Published on May 03, 2016 03:34 PM IST

Manoj Ahuja, Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Indore

Low power consumption at Simhastha set to cut down govt bills by half

Daily electricity consumption in the Simhastha mela area is less than half of what the discom officials earlier predicted, easing some of the financial burden on the state government.

Priests offer evening aarti at Ram Ghat in Ujjain on Monday.(Arun Mondhe/ HT photo)

Published on May 02, 2016 09:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Indore

Reliance to make hi-tech weapons at Pithampur SEZ

Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) plans to manufacture hi-tech electronic warfare systems as well as heavy weapons at its upcoming defence park in Pithampur special economic zone (SEZ), about 30 km from Indore in Dhar district.

The state government has earmarked 300 acres land for Reliance’s defence park in Pithampur SEZ.(HT file)

Published on May 02, 2016 08:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByManoj Ahuja, Indore

Simhastha: Muslim makes headgear offered to Lord Mahakal

Mohammad Rafiq Ahmed makes ‘pagdis’ (headgear) offered to Lord Mahakal at Ujjain by the Scindias, the royal family of Gwalior.

Mohammad Rafiq Ahmed is the fifth generation of his family which is serving the royal clan by making headgears.

Published on May 02, 2016 06:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByDivya Raje Bhonsale, Indore

Shahi snan: Admin needs workable plan to manage crowd at Ram Ghat

On April 21, on the eve of the first ‘shahi snan’ (royal holy dip) of Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, the administration blocked all the entry points to Ram Ghat, the ancient ghat which was supposed to be reserved for the sadhus of 13 Akharas until noon the next day.

Poor crowd management during the first royal holy dip in Kshipra river during Simhastha has enraged sadhus.(Shankar Mourya/ HT file photo)

Published on May 02, 2016 05:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByManoj Ahuja, Ujjain

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Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day to buy gold, was lackluster this time as jewellers saw negative marginal growth compared to last year as the occasion coincided with the ongoing Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain and the second Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) on Monday.

Stung by criticism from seers over its plan to have party president Amit Shah take a special bath with Dalit saints at Simhastha in Ujjain on May 11, the Bharatiya Janata Party has scaled down the ‘Samrasta snan’ event.

The launch of air taxi operations from Indore by a private operator scheduled for Monday was yet again postponed at the last minute due to bad weather conditions.

A Malaysian woman who came to Ujjain for Simhastha Kumbh and was thought to be missing after the May 5 thunderstorm tragedy has been found safe at a camp of a sadhu.

Three personnel of the Madhya Pradesh police’s special task force were seriously injured in an attack by members of the Sikligar community in Dhar district late Saturday night, police said.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an inquiry into Saturday’s incident of Jet Airways aircraft skidding off the runway and getting stuck in loose soil while landing at Indore airport.

With many water sources drying up leading to acute shortage of water in Indore neighbourhoods, city schools are doing their bit to conserve water and sensitise students about saving water.

Ten-year-old Vikas Solanki dislikes anyone who talks about liquor and starts crying if you ask him how his parents died.

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the ongoing Simhastha Mela site twice within a span of 12 hours where seven people were killed and over 100 injured when heavy rains accompanied by lightning and squall flattened and uprooted makeshifts tents of pilgrims.

A day after tragedy struck at the Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, things were back on track on Friday with lakhs of pilgrims taking a holy dip in Kshipra on the occasion of ‘Vaishakh Krishna Amavasya.’

The death of at least seven pilgrims and the injuries to dozens at Simhastha due to thunderstorm come at a time when the administration is grappling with a low turnout at the religious spectacle.

Bhagwan Singh, 38, of Nevari village in Agar district dug a 90-feet-deep well all by himself in just under 20 days.

The inspector, Amit Kumar, was present at the fifth-floor flat in Sector 46 from where Pooja Tiwari allegedly fell to her death

Brisk spells of pre-monsoon rains lashed Indore on Thursday evening which turned the weather cool as moisture-laden winds blew from Arabian sea gaining a maximum speed of 66 kilometres an hour.

At least seven pilgrims died and more than 150 others were injured when a thunderstorm hit the Simhastha Kumbh fair, bringing down a number of pandals, in Ujjain on Thursday.

Private bus operators in Ujjain have withdrawn the 25% rebate in fares for incurring loss by providing “hospitality” to few pilgrims boarding buses for Simhastha Kumbh.

Doctors on duty for Simhastha fair in Ujjain continue to agitate over inadequate housing facilities, allotment of travel allowance (TA), dearness allowance (DA) and security for woman doctors on fair premises.

The killer of former state minister Babulal Malviya’s wife, Chandrakanta, was on Wednesday sentenced to death by a sessions court in Ujjain.

The Union government’s move to denotify a portion of the special economic zone (SEZ) in Pithampur has paved the way for a modern residential township, apart from a host of other projects worth hundreds of crores.

Indore-based journalist Pooja Tiwari’s death from falling from the fifth floor of a building in Faridabad is believed to be suicide, but her father believes otherwise.

Disproportionate property worth crores was unearthed in a Lokayukta raid at the house of a sub-engineer posted in Public Works Department in Indore on Tuesday.

With sadhus as well as pilgrims expressing unhappiness over “mismanagement” during the first shahi snan at Simhastha, the administration has advanced the timings of the second shahi snan on May 9 by two hours.

Hoteliers who licked their chops expecting Simhastha pilgrims to book up rooms are staring at vacancy.

Daily electricity consumption in the Simhastha mela area is less than half of what the discom officials earlier predicted, easing some of the financial burden on the state government.

Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) plans to manufacture hi-tech electronic warfare systems as well as heavy weapons at its upcoming defence park in Pithampur special economic zone (SEZ), about 30 km from Indore in Dhar district.

Mohammad Rafiq Ahmed makes ‘pagdis’ (headgear) offered to Lord Mahakal at Ujjain by the Scindias, the royal family of Gwalior.

On April 21, on the eve of the first ‘shahi snan’ (royal holy dip) of Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain, the administration blocked all the entry points to Ram Ghat, the ancient ghat which was supposed to be reserved for the sadhus of 13 Akharas until noon the next day.

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