Neekhra’s resignation accepted
Jabalpur: The acceptance of resignation of veteran Congress leader Rameshwar Neekhra as the president of Madhya Pradesh State Bar Council (MPSBC), has not paved way for elections to the plum post next month. During this period, Neekhra's deputy Jaiprakash Mishra will shoulder his responsibility. Council Secretary Mukesh Mishra told that the general body of MPSBC on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Neekhra. MPSBC — the State apex body of advocates – was scheduled to take a final call on Wednesday on the no-confidence brought against Neekhra, against there was growing discontent. Neekhra witnessed a turbulent time for last six months. A group in MPSBC had first brought a no-confidence motion against him in July but withdrew it a month later. On December 18 again, a no-confidence motion to remove him from his post was brought in MPSBC. After releasing that it was not easy to sail through and Neekhra tendered his resignation, sources said. With the acceptance of Neekhra's resignation, hectic political activities have began in the advocate fraternity and some advocates have started vying for the post. Advocate Ashok Shukla is the frontrunner for the post right now, sources in MPSBC said.
MP's power generation not hit by coal workers' stir
Bhopal: The coal industry workers' strike has not affected Madhya Pradesh's power generation capacity and the State has enough stock of the vital fuel to run its thermal power stations unhindered, a senior official has said. The five-day strike by coal industry workers across the country entered its second day today as negotiations between government officials and trade unions failed late last night. “We have got 4 lakh tonnes of coal reserves in our thermal power stations,” Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company limited Managing Director Vijendra Nanavati told. The recent drizzle across the state has brought down the power demand to around 6,000 MW from nearly 8,000 MW a couple of days back, he said. In fact, we have shut down our five thermal power generation units having an installed capacity to generate 1,830 MW power as the demand reduced due to low agricultural load, he said. “We are having ample power and our hydel power stations too are generating more than 1,000 MW power,” Nanavati said. However, he said, that if the five-day strike by coal workers continues after January 10, it will start hitting power production in the state. As of now we have enough coal reserves, he added.
Cong MlA launches indefinite hunger-strike
Rajgarh: A Congress MlA here on Wednesday launched an indefinite hunger strike protesting against lack of roads in the area. The MlA, Girish Bhandari, began the strike at Kurawar town over non-construction of roads here, which is causing huge inconvenience to people. “I have raised the issue with officials a number of times but nothing happened following which I had to adopt the path of agitation,” Bhandari said.
He said that he will continue with the agitation unless he gets a solid assurance from concerned officials on the issue. Narsinghgarh's Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Pratibha Pal said that since the matter is associated with the Public Works Department (PWD), they have been informed about the same.
60th National School Sports Tournament begins
Indore: The 60th National School Sports Tournament began here on Wednesday in which around 2,000 students from 22 states are participating. Inaugurating the five-day event at Pioneer Convent School here, the Indore divisional commissioner Sanjay Dubey said, “Sport is good for mental and physical health and players can learn a lot from it.” The tournament is held on eight grounds.
Education Minister hears students’ grievances
Bhopal: Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta talked to students of various districts in virtual class here on Wednesday. Gupta heard problems of students of colleges in Panna, Harda and Hoshangabad districts and assured to solve them soon. Gupta said that professors should teach in attractive way. He said that virtual classes will be held in more colleges. It is held in 43 colleges so far.
Sports Dept to impart training in skill development
Bhopal: Sports and Youth Welfare Department will impart training in skill development sector also. An agreement to this effect was signed between ICICI Foundation Chennai and Sports Department in the presence of Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia here today. It was signed by COO of ICICI Foundation Chinmay Sengupta and Director Sports and Youth Welfare Upendra Jain. The agreement has been signed for 5 years. It is noteworthy that training in electricals and home appliance repairing, refrigerator, AC and central AC repairing, office administration etc. will be imparted to 1000 youths under this training programme to be held at Indore’s Parijat College. Ahmad Zakaria, Deputy General Manager Zonal Head ICICI, Sandeep Gupta, General Manager HRD and officers of Sports Department were present on the occasion.
Targeted PDS implemented in State
Bhopal: Targeted public distribution system in accordance with National Food Security Act-2013 has been implemented in the State with effect from March 1, 2014. The State Government has decided that no affidavit should be obtained regarding issuance of ration cards/eligibility slips from applicants. In place of affidavits, self-certified declaration should be obtained. Food and Civil Supplies Department has issued directives to district collectors in this regard.
Eyes of 90-yr-old donated to Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital
Bhopal: Eyes of 90-year-old deceased Shanti Devi Saxena of Airport road, Bhopal have been donated to Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital by her next kin. Deceased Shanti Devi had already pledged to donate her eyes during his life time. She had abysmal belief in Paramhansa Sant Hirdaram Sahibji. With this donation two blind persons could now get the eye-sight. Trustee of Sewa Sadan lC Janiyani told that this donation of eyes will encourage others in large. The family of the deceased has put forth example of selfless service to the society. The society will always be obliged to them for this pious cause. Janiyani further informed that as many as 1179 cornea transplantation have yet been performed in Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital. He expressed gratitude to the family members of the deceased person.