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Bhopal: Nearly three years after Islam Nagar was officially renamed Jagdishpur, visitors to the historic fort near Bhopal continue to receive entry tickets bearing the old name. The anomaly has once again highlighted the slow pace of administrative updates and the gap between policy decisions and ground-level implementation. Officials from the Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums have acknowledged that the ticket vending machines installed at the site still carry the earlier name, Islam Nagar. These machines were set up several years ago and have not yet been updated to reflect the fort’s new identity as Jagdishpur Fort. A Fort of Mughal–Rajput Heritage The fort, known for its unique blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles, stands as an important...

Bhopal: The road widening project in the Awadhpuri area of Bhopal has once again run into trouble, leaving residents frustrated and raising questions about planning and execution. The ₹3-crore project, aimed at easing traffic congestion on the 1.8-kilometer stretch from Awadhpuri to the SOS square, is facing delays and controversies due to improper work sequencing and oversight. Electric Poles Still in Place One of the major issues is that electric poles along the roadside have not been relocated. These poles, now awkwardly positioned along the newly constructed road edges, pose serious risks to commuters and local residents, especially at night. Ideally, the poles should have been removed before construction began. Mistakes in Planning and Execution The project encountered fur...