Poonam-34 to be organised at IGRMS
Bhopal: Under the programme of Indian classical Music, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is organising ‘Poonam-34’ on September 8, 2014. In this programme, Noted Hindustani classical singer Padma Shree Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty will give the presentation of vocal recital at Avritti Bhawan open-air stage situated at lake side of Manav Sangrahalaya from 7:00 pm. Disciple of great masters of the art as Kanhaidas Bairagi, Gyan Prakash Ghosh and Ustad Munavvar Ali Khan, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty belongs to a family of musicians. Pandit ji is the recipient of several awards such as the Padma Shri, Kumar Gandharva, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Banga Bibhushan Award.
Two die in Jabalpur
Jabalpur: Two unnatural deaths have been reported in this cantonment town, police said. Shahi Naka-resident Roshni Marar (10) was injured in a road accident on Saturday and succumbed at a hospital. Ritesh Sukhail (19) committed suicide by hanging himself at his Indranagar residence. The motive is unclear.
Old woman beaten to death
Satna: A woman has been fatally beaten in Kheriya village, police said. last evening, a dispute ensued between Tersiya Kori (80) and Rohit Mishra (20) over mendicancy. Rohit assaulted her and Tersiya succumbed while being rushed to the District Hospital. The accused was arrested.
Bombs seized, man held
Jabalpur: A youth has been arrested near this cantonment town’s Raddi Chowki for being in possession of two crude bombs, police said. Pasiyana-resident Mohammad Shakeel was apprehended on Saturday.
CS Chairs industries coordination committee meet
Bhopal: A meeting of the coordination committee on Commerce, Industries and Employment Department chaired by the Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa at Mantralaya discussed various important issues. Issues that mainly came up for discussions at the meeting include expansion of Bina Oil Refinery, establishment of fertilizers plant in the State, city gas distribution system in Bhopal, establishment of a Polymer Park at Gwalior-Morena, National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research at Bhopal and expansion of Institute of Plastic Engineering, Bhopal.
PPOs given to 6 retirees at Mantralaya
Bhopal: Farewell on retirement was given at Mantralaya to one Deputy Secretary, 2 Under Secretaries, one section officer, one assistant grade-1 and one jamadar on Saturday. Principal Secretary General Administration K Suresh gave away pension payment orders (PPO), leave encashment and group insurance amount to retired officers and employees.
Chief Secy not to see public on oct 9
Bhopal: Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa will not meet common people at Mantralaya on Thursday, October 9. The Chief Secretary meets common people and solve their problems every week. The Chief Secretary will be in Indore from October 8 to 10 during Global Investors Summit.
Second dengue death in Indore
Indore: A 30-year-old man died of dengue at a private hospital near here. With this, the total number of persons succumbing to the dreaded dengue fever in Indore has gone up to two this year, a district health official said. The victim was undergoing treatment since September 29. He passed away last night, a doctor attending him said.
Four killed in road accident
Sagar: Four members of a family were killed and a boy sustained injuries when their car collided with a tanker-truck on Sagar-Gadakota road near Chanoua village, police said on Sunday. The mishap took place yesterday when the victims were on their way to Bandakpur village from Tyora in a car to celebrate the birthday of one of their family members, Sanoudha police station in-charge D N Dwivedi said. The deceased were identified as Rupesh Katare (40), his wife Meena Katare (35), daughter Khushi (15) and Durgesh (30),police said. The injured boy, identified as Yash (11), was undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Threat to Mahabharat-era shrine
Burhanpur: landslides are threatening the very existence of the Ashadevi temple that dates back to the Mahabharat era and is located in a forest near this district headquarters. The shrine adjoins the wall of the historic Asirgarh Fortress built on the Satpura Range. Boulders from the hill constitute a hazard for the temple. ‘Devotees throng the shrine on Shardiya and Chaitra Navratri and on other days of the year. More than 250 steps lead to this place of worship. The number of monkeys in the temple’s surroundings is increasing and also a cause for dislodging of boulders,’ priest Yogi Shantinath said.
29 held for pelting stones, six cops injured
Indore: Police arrested 29 people on charges of pelting stones at six policemen and hurting them, after the latter reached the Nandan Nagar area last night, to rescue a few women from being harassed by drunkards. Acting on a tip-off on Saturday night, a police team reached Nandan Nagar area to save a few women being harassed by drunkards after which they were pelted stones, causing them injuries, Chandan Nagar police station in-charge Vinod Dixit said. The police had to fire teargas shells to control the situation, he said, adding that, six policemen, including two sub inspectors were injured in the incident. After controlling the situation, the police arrested 29 miscreants today under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and Section 353 (preventing government employee from performing his duties and attack them criminal intent) and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, he said.
Home Minister to visit Haryana
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur will visit Mahendragarh and Riwari in Haryana on October 6 and 7, 2014. He will be accompanied by Mayor Krishna Gaur. Babulal Gaur and Krishna Gaur will participate in local programmes at Mahendragarh on October 6 and Riwari on October 7.
Bhupendra Singh to visit Jabalpur on Oct 6
Bhopal : Transport, Information Technology and Public Grievance Minister Bhupendra Singh will reach Jabalpur at 1 pm on October 6. He will participate in stone laying ceremony of Electronic Manu-facturing Cluster and IT Park and return to Bhopal in the evening.