CM talks directly with public on helpline
Bhopal: “Hello! This is Chief Minister Shivraj calling. Has the problem mentioned in CM Helpline solved or notIJ” Chief Minister Chouhan on Monday made random calls and directly asking it from some of the complainants of CM’s Helpline whose files have been closed after disposal. The Chief Minister will almost talk daily directly with some complainants to know real status of 181 CM’s Helpline. The Chief Minister has directed all Ministers and Principal Secretaries of all departments to devote 10-15 minutes daily to CM’s Helpline. He said that files of complaints should be closed only after complaint is really solved and concerning complainant is duly satisfied.
preparations for Investors’ Summit reviewed
Bhopal: Commerce, Industries and Employment Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia reviewed preparations for Global Investors Summit-2014 at a meeting at Mantralaya here on Monday. She directed departmental officers and associate agencies to ensure participation of trade and industrial bodies of prominent countries through Indian embassies over there. She also instructed to follow up presence in the summit of those ambassadors who have been contacted by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and herself. The Industries Minister said that prominent industrialists of the country are keen to invest in Madhya Pradesh during Global Investors Summit. Investors are interested to set up industries all over the state including industrial areas, remote towns and even ravines. Efforts should be made to ensure success of the summit in this context. She directed to complete prescribed works within time-limit. Principal Secretary Industries Mohammad Sulaiman, Commissioner Industries Vl Kanta Rao, Secretary Industries Anupam Rajan, TRIFAC Managing Director DP Ahuja and officers of associate companies, CII, JWT and Ernst and Young were present on the occasion.
PM hailed for presenting Gita to Akihito
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting “Shrimad Bhagwat Gita” to Japanese Emperor Akihito during his recent Japan visit. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Gaur said that presentation of the great epic teaching humanity Dharma and Karma to entire world has enhanced country’s prestige.
Shukla to attend Energy Ministers’ meeting
Bhopal: Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla will attend Energy Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. Shukla will stay overnight in New Delhi. He will leave for New Delhi on Monday evening.
DGP visits state Election commission Office
Bhopal: DGP Nandan Dube, Secretary Home Basant Pratap Singh, Principal Secretary Urban Administration and Development SN Mishra and other officers went round model polling booth on the premises of State Election Commission here on Monday. State Election Commissioner R Parasuram also informed about innovations being made in ensuing urban body and Panchayat elections. He also informed about new EVMs and photo-bearing electoral rolls.
building at Ordinance factory collapses after blast
Jabalpur: A building meant for storing explosives at an Ordinance Factory in Khamaria (OFK) collapsed after a bomb went off this morning, a top unit official said. Following the explosion of a bomb (of specification 13 BKP-2 APT), which was kept in the building after being rejected by the Army, the entire magazine went up in flames and collapsed, OFK’s Joint General Manager BB Singh told reporters.
The bombs rejected by Army were stored in the magazine specially constructed for the purpose. The building has no power connection and even entry of employees in it is restricted, he said. No loss of life was reported from the site, he said, adding that the cause of the blast was yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, Indian National Trade Union Congress’ national general secretary Arun Dube claimed the blast was allegedly carried out with vested interests to affect the ongoing probe in the two similar explosions that took place at the factory in the recent past.
Ganja worth Rs1 crore seized
Indore: In a major haul, about one quintal of ‘ganja’ worth nearly Rs 1 crore was seized here by police who foiled an attempt to smuggle the contraband. During a checking of vehicles in lasudia area here late last night, police intercepted a jeep and asked its driver to stop the vehicle, a sub-inspector at lasudia Police Station said. The driver, however, hastily tried to speed up the vehicle in a bid to escape, he said. When police chased the jeep, it overturned after moving some distance and all its occupants managed to run away, he said. During a search of the vehicle, police found about a quintal of ganja packed in seven sacks, the officer said. A case has been registered and a detailed investigation in the matter was on, he added.
expedite construction work, officials told
Ujjain: Directives have been issued on Monday for the removal of hurdles in the way of completion of construction works to the tune of crores of rupees for ‘Simhasta 2016’ in Madhya Pradesh’s temple town Ujjain. Several works such as construction of bridge over Kshipra River, widening of roads, beautification of famous temples, have been hanging fire due to various obstacles. Divisional Commissioner Ravindra Pastor directed senior officials in the district administration and contractors concerned to complete the works through the standing committee at the earliest. Pastor also inspected famous Mangalnath Temple, Sandipani Ashram and Kail Bhairav Temple and gave directives to Ujjain Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department, Tourism Department and district administration officials on the spot. He also directed to set up a management committee of 136 ancient temples so that their beautification does not face problems in future.
No decision yet on statue of Rajiv Gandhi
Gwalior: There is dispute over establishing statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi regarding the selection of place. The Congress demanded rotary at Phool Bagh Square but BJP did not agree saying the Municipal Corporation has spent a lot of money on beautification of square and instating the fountain. Due to the dispute no decision could be taken in the meeting of 2 September of Municipal Council. Similarly there is a proposal to establish Shayama Prasad Mukherjee statue at Phool Bagh square but the proposal has been made to establish in Phool Bag ground but there is dispute over this also.