Rapist set ablaze by kin, dies
Katni: An alleged rapist succumbed to his injuries after he was reportedly set ablaze by the victim’s family members at Nighara village, police said here. Raju Vishwkarma (38) had allegedly raped a village girl on April 30 this year and was subsequently arrested and sent to jail, Katni Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Hingankar said. He was released on bail recently after spending a month in jail and last night the girl called him to her residence for a compromise, when her brother poured kerosene over Vishwakarma and set him ablaze, the police officer said. He was rushed to the district hospital with 90 per cent burn injuries to which he succumbed. In his dying statement, Vishwakarma alleged that her family members demanded `2 lakh from him and when he expressed his inability to do so they set him ablaze, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Makrand Deoskar said. A case has been registered and further investigations are on, the police said.
Asaram paying price for his deeds: Gaur
Indore: Urban Development Minister Babulal Gaur said that the controversial godman Asaram Bapu was paying the price for his past deeds. “Jo Jaisa Karega, Vaisa hi Bhugtega (as you sow, so shall you reap),” the Minister said, when asked to comment on Asaram, arrested from here by Jodhpur police for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. “Asaram is not a saint, only a preacher,” Gaur said. As to the coming Assembly elections in the state, Gaur said that BJP would win 70-75 seats in urban areas this time while Congress may get less than 28 seats there. In 2008, BJP had bagged 62 seats in urban areas while the Congress had got 28. Gaur, a nine-time MlA, said he had no plans to retire from politics and will be contesting the election. He alleged that Central government had blocked grant of Rs 365 crore to Madhya Pradesh for various urban development schemes. He also said that a notification will be issued soon to regularise the illegal colonies constructed till December 31, 2012. A total of 3,878 colonies would be regularised in the state.
Shootout at Bhind jail
Gwalior: District Administration on Saturday deployed a large number of police force in and around of the Bhind jail after few inmates opened fired against the security guards to set free their associates. Police said few miscreants tried to storm the jail premises by opening fire on the security guards. A security guard Sughar Singh had narrowly escaped when he returned the fires against he miscreants, which later fled from the scene. Meanwhile, police have registered a case against one Deepak Singh Bhadauria, a resident of Haricha under Gormi police station and three unknown persons on the complaint of constable Sughar Singh. A case has also been registered against the inmates of Barrack No. 1 for firing in the jail. On the report of jailer Ramesh Sharma of Kotwali Police, a case has been registered against Ramu alias Viraj, Ramu Tomar, Umesh Singh, Brijesh, Ashok, Nityanand, Anar Singh under Section 353, 186 and 147. The police were investigating the case.
CM inaugurates State Badminton Academy
Gwalior: The state government was trying its best for the development of sports and players. The Government was following Mission 2020 to promote sports talent in the State for Olympic sports to be held in Tokyo. This was stated by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh, while inaugurating a State Badminton Academy built in Kampoo sports premises at a cost of `6 crore. On this occasion international badminton player Phulela Gopi Chand, MP Yashodhra Raje Scindia, Mayor Sameeksha Gupta and Balendu Shukla and others were present. Yashodhra Raje said that due to cooperation of the State Government various sports academies have been training players who were making the name of Gwalior in whole country. On this occasion Padamsri Phulela Gopi Chand said that the academy has international facilities.
Two more dengue cases detected in Bhopal
Bhopal: As two more patients were diagnosed with dengue, the total number of patients suffering from this fever in the city has gone up to 27 this year, medical authorities said. “Out of the two patients diagnosed with dengue on Saturday, one has already been discharged, while the other was undergoing treatment at a private nursing home here,” they said.
Piped water supply in rural areas
Bhopal: For ensuring piped water supply in rural areas of the state, Public Health Engineering Department has completed 2790 schemes costing Rs 300 crore under Mukhyamantri Pey-Jal Yojana so far. The department has set a target to complete 1000 schemes every year. In the state 2010 drinking water schemes have been started under Mukhyamantri Pey-Jal Yojana. The schemes depend on tube-wells or wells. This scheme has been implemented in villages with 500 to 1000 populations. Water is being supplied through taps in rural households. Directives have been given to departmental staff to ensure success of the scheme by holding discussions with villagers and fix responsibility for running the scheme. A committee headed by in-charge minister has been constituted in every district to select villages under the scheme. MP and MlAs have also been included in the committee.
8.78 crore saplings planted
Bhopal: As many as 8.78 crore saplings have been planted under Hariyali Mahotsav in 51291 hectares in the State during year 2013-14. Of these, 7.95 crore saplings have been planed by including 2.84crore saplings by State Forest Development Corporation. During the period, Capital Project Administration has planted 46,600 saplings, Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Department 8.28 crore and Sericulture Directorate has planted 8.32crore saplings. Forest Department has planted 3.47croe saplings under Non-Plan Head, 15.42lakh saplings under Forestry Extension, 18.6 lakh saplings under National Forestry Scheme, 33.474 saplings under alternatives scheme, 42,000 saplings under additional central assistance, 75.62 lakh saplings under Forest Committees, 49.44 lakh saplings under MNREGA, 73.21 lakh saplings under other schemes and 6.31 lakh saplings were planted under sapling distribution scheme.