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NHDC holds vigilance awareness week...

Bhopal: NHDC has started ‘Vigilance awareness week’ at its corporate office here on Monday. The week will be celebrated up to November 2. The ‘Vigilance awareness week’ was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by KM Singh, chief executive director, NHDC in presence of NHDC officers and employees. All the employees were administered oath to bring integrity and transparency in all spheres of our activities and work for eradication of corruption by  KM Singh, Chief executive director, NHDC. Speaking on the occasion KM Singh advised workers to do their best towards integrity and to improve governance in all spheres specially corruption with determination. RK Agarwal, chief engineer (vigilance) stressed for increased transparency, fair play & equity in decision making process and gave brief details about various activities being organised during Vigilance Awareness Week. To commemorate the occasion Various Competitions like debate, poem recitation, poster & slogan writing are being conducted for the NHDC employees and their families.

...and so does BHEl

Bhopal: Vigilance Awareness Week-2013 was organised at BHEl, Bhopal on Monday as per the directives of CVC. On this occasion JK Bhati, general manager administered the pledge to all the senior officials. The messages of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, leader of Opposition and Central Vigilance Commission   were read out. AK Bhatt, AGM (vigilance) gave a presentation on the theme of this year’s vigilance awareness week “Promoting Good governance- Positive Contribution of Vigilance”. CVC has stressed that without good governance, no amount of development schemes can bring in improvement in the quality of the life of citizens. Strengthening governance is therefore vital for the quality of life. All HODS’ administered the oath to the employees in their respective work area. Various programmes will mark the weeklong awareness drive to be held till November 2.

Inaugural function of BMWA held

Bhopal: The inaugural function of Bhopal Malayalee Welfare Association (BMWA), was held on Sunday at Sree Narayana Guru temple at Old Subhash Nagar with great enthusiasm by its members and their families numbering about thousand. Chief guest Appu Kuttan KK, Director MANIT and guest of honor Fr Thomas Malancharuvil, Director of Mar Baselios College of Nursing and Principal St Thomas Convent Sr Secondary School, Ayodhya Nagar, along with GM Pillai, President, Raju B, Vice President, Jose Kottoor General Secretary and SK Kunjukutty Financial Secretary, inaugurated the Association and activities by lightening lamp in a colourful function held. As its maiden activity, an amount of Rs 10,000 was given to lata Pillai, an IlD patient. Her husband Pradeep Kumar collected a cheque. The president of the association distributed clothes to 10 inmates of ‘Karunalayam’, a destitute centre runs at Bhopal, during the function.

Bhil tribal artistes showcase culture

Bhopal: Musical instruments play significant role in Tribal music and tribal lifestyle. Since ancient period, varied musical instruments have been in use on various auspicious celebrations in order to make dancing steps more lively, active and harmonious. Instrument and percussion control beats and tunes, makes music pleasing and also manage dancing steps of dancers. Highlighting same musical culture of tribal communities, the tribal artistes are giving musical presentation on percussion at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum. The tribal artistes from different districts are participating in this musical activity. On Monday on the fifth day of this musical recitation, Bhil tribal artistes from Jhabua performed on beats of Dhol and whereas Baiga tribal artistes from Kanha defining their culture and trend played maandar and timki percussion in karma style of tribal music. This musical performance by tribal artists narrating tribal culture will continue till October 31 in between 12 noon to 8 pm.

Police to seize properties of absconders

Bhopal: Strict instructions regarding seizure of property of the absconding accused and serving of non-bailable warrants to the accused were issued on Monday. Special teams would be formed to serve arrest warrants of the absconding accused. Additional General of Police Rajeev Tandon issued instructions on serving the warrants and seizure of property of the accused who are absconding.  The case of confiscation of property of the persons who have given surety for the absconding accused should be produced before the court. Based on strong basis the bail should be opposed of the accused who are nabbed.  Eyeing the State Assembly elections serving of warrants should be given top priority, said Tandon.

3rd round of Open Badminton Tournament

Bhopal: the third round of the quarter finals of Bhopal Open Badminton Tournament organised by Madhya Pradesh Badminton Club was held at the lal Parade Gymnasium on Monday. Around 170 players are participating in the tournament under 13 categories. The tournament started on October 25. The semi final round will be held on October 30. On Monday Under 13 Boys and Girls Singles, Under 15 Girls Singles, Under 19 Boys Singles and Woman Singles matches were held.

Special incentive pay for BHEl employees

Bhopal: The Joint Committee meeting of Bharat Heavy Electricals limited held in New Delhi on Monday, has decided to give special incentive pay for the year 2013 on October 31. The SIP for the year 2013 will be `1250 less than that of the previous year.

I wanted to be a villain: Roshan

Indore: Hrithik Roshan, who is playing a superhero in sci-fi ‘Krrish 3’, has revealed that he actually wanted to don the role of villain in the film. The 39-year-old actor said his father Rakesh Roshan, who is also the director of the film, did not allow him to play the character because he had chosen Vivek Oberoi for the part. “I wanted to play the role of villain in the film. He will be known as Kaal. But my father did not allow me to do that. I thought that only I could do justice to the character of Kaal but Vivek proved me wrong,” he said, adding “After seeing Vivek’s conviction to the role, I feel my father took the right decision,” Hrithik said during the promotion of his film in the city.” Rakesh, who was also present, said he kept Vivek in his mind while he was writing the script. “I always wanted Vivek for it. He played the role brilliantly and beyond my expectation,” Rakesh added. ‘Krrish 3’ will hit theatres on November 1.