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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Khargone, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 7 stories have been published about Khargone which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Migrant Workers · Khargone

Rising temperatures increasing hardships of chilli sorters in Khargone

At Bedia Mirch Mandi (Bediya Chilli Market) in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, rows of women sit amidst mountains of fiery red, cloth masks tied over their faces. Their nimble fingers move with practiced precision, separating good chillies from bad as the pungent air around them fills with coughs every few seconds. "We've grown used to it," says Subhadra, her eyes watering slightly as she maintains her steady rhythm. She works from 8 AM to …See the Story

Khargone · Khargone

MP's textile dreams face hurdles as ginning industry struggles

Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav recently said that the state has immense potential in the field of textile and garment industry. He announced, "The government has rolled out several schemes and benefits favourable for the sector to boom. Like providing electricity and water at minimum rates. GST exemption, tax rebate and other incentives for investors.” To promote the textile industry, the government has also specially prepared…See the Story

Khargone · Khargone

Fighting for breath: Khargone’s cotton workers battle Byssinosis

Aarti works in a cotton ginning factory in Khargone, 319 km from Bhopal. For the last one week, she has been unable to work due to severe back pain, headache and fever. On her typical workday, Aarti would start at five in the morning, cook food for her family and pack some lunch for herself before leaving for her factory job at 8 am. It is always a long day for the mother of two, because by the time she returns home, it is around 8 in the night.…See the Story

Khargone · Khargone

What is human cost of India’s pesticide consumption, and lack of regulations

On 31st January 2025, there was utter chaos in the Sejla village of Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. There is minimal transport in these areas; a private eight-seater vehicle called Toofan was hired to take Sanjay Chauhan’s brother, Dayaram, to the Khargone District Hospital 28 km from the village. For about 30 minutes, the situation in the vehicle was tense, with 40-year-old Dayaram battling his fate. He was declared dead at the hospital. T…See the Story