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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskBhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Extensions of tender deadlines under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme and projects linked to Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) old office are likely to trigger heated discussions at the council meeting scheduled at the ISBT council hall on Saturday. The 22-item agenda includes major financial proposals, leasing of the corporation's old properties, water supply contracts and housing projects.The agenda includes raising Rs 493.49 crore through green municipal bonds or financial institutions to meet BMC's contribution to AMRUT 2.0 projects. Proposals concerning water supply contracts, housing projects, waste disposal and leasing of municipal properties are also scheduled for consideration. Ahead of the meeting, district BJP president and Mayor-in-Council member Ravindra Yati has submitted a question seeking details of the total number of legal and illegal hoardings in Bhopal. The question is listed for the one-hour question-and-answer session and is expected to add to the political heat. The council will consider leasing the ground-floor service block at the new municipal headquarters to a financial institution through e-tendering for 10 years, with an option for another 10-year term. The first-floor cafeteria is proposed to be leased for three years, with a similar renewal option. Another proposal seeks approval to rent out the fourth-floor hall of New Market multilevel parking complex. Water supply contracts under scrutinyCongress party had planned to raise questions over agenda items 9, 10 and 11 concerning empanelment of agencies for operating and maintaining water supply systems and collecting water charges in residential colonies categorised by size: up to 100 houses, 101-250 houses and more than 250 houses.Housing, roads and waste managementThe agend
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskBhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A committee constituted under the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has documented 19 alleged encroachments around Kerwa reservoir during its ground-truthing exercise on October 22. The findings, compiled on Thursday, include retaining walls within the full tank level (FTL) boundary, land filling, artificial ponds, commercial structures and construction on land reserved for a botanical garden. The inspection was conducted to physically verify the reservoir's boundaries, submergence zone and alleged encroachments.The inspection team also recorded missing dam boundary pillars, locally known as 'munare', at several sites. At the Water Resources Department's Kerwa rest house site, the report mentions newly constructed reinforced cement concrete (RCC) pillars near the reservoir and the felling of trees for pillar construction. In Mahuakheda, the statement records that earthen filling had not been removed despite an earlier NGT direction dated Feb 4, 2026. In Mitu Khedi, the team documented a concrete structure across a stream that the report identifies as a potential source feeding the reservoir, warning of possible risks from obstruction of its natural flow.The earlier survey had identified 33 alleged encroachments, including 18 on government land and 15 on private land. The latest statement documents 19 cases but does not establish how many of the earlier 33 were reconfirmed or whether the two sets of figures are directly comparable. The committee's compiled findings are expected to inform the proceedings during the hearing on October 29.Speeding Car Hits 2 Youths, Parked Vehicles On Bhopal's Kolar Road; One Of The Victims Pleads For Help | VIDEO
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsWORLD deskIndore (Madhya Pradesh): The construction of a 26.6-kilometre-long greenfield four-lane corridor by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), stretching from the MR-10 junction on the Bypass to Nemawar Road in Raghogarh on National Highway-47, is now in its final phase. With a project cost of Rs 1,011 crore, the initiative aims to strengthen road infrastructure in the region. This will also improve connectivity towards Nagpur via the Indore-Harda-Betul route.According to official information from NHAI, a total of 26 kilometres of service roads have been constructed along both sides of the corridor. This will provide improved local connectivity for residents of nearby villages, including Begamkhedi, Khudel Khurd, Gogakhedi, and Mirzapur. These service roads will facilitate easier access for the rural population and for establishments located along the highway. This will provide a convenient route to meet daily local commuting needs.The corridor is being equipped with features such as highway lighting, road markings, reflective studs, and safety barriers. These will improve visibility at night, helping drivers identify lanes, road boundaries, and the route direction. The objective of these provisions is to ensure safe and well-organised travel conditions for all road users.The city serves as a major industrial and commercial hub for the state. The opening of this corridor will improve road connectivity towards Harda and Betul, and is also expected to benefit traffic heading towards Nagpur. Enhanced route options will facilitate smoother movement of goods, potentially reducing both travel time and vehicle operating costs. This is expected to provide a boost to regional trade and industrial activities.Diwali 2026 Shocker: Bus Fares From Indore Jump Up To 250%, Gwalio