State’s properties to be maintained more efficiently
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that properties of Madhya Pradesh in other states will be more efficiently utilized by collecting details about them and re-constructed also if required. Chouhan inspected construction of “Madhyalok” and other properties of Madhya Pradesh in Mumbai on Sunday. The Chief Minister reached “Madhyalok” being constructed in Vashi area in Mumbai and reviewed progress of this 5-storey building, which will be completed by July 2016. The Chief Minister also visited Edward Villa at Colaba and inspected construction of VVIP Rest House. Chouhan said that modern techniques should be used in construction of these buildings with arrangements of solar energy and rain harvesting. Principal Secretary to CM SK Mishra and Resident Commissioner RK Chaturvedi were also present on the occasion.
Man suffering from insomnia commits suicide
Seoni: An elderly man allegedly committed suicide as he was disturbed with his problem of insomnia (sleeplessness), a police official said on Sunday. The deceased, identified as Gendalal Bisen (53), was undergoing treatment for insomnia at a private hospital in Seoni, Ari police station in-charge K K Trivedi said. Bisen allegedly committed suicide last night by jumping into a well at an agriculture field here. The body was found early on Sunday, he said. After autopsy, the body was handed over to his family for last rites, he said adding a case has been registered in this regard.
1-year Persian course begins at Urdu Akademi
Bhopal: Persian Classes commenced at Tabish Hall of Urdu Akademi here on Sunday. Principal Secretary Culture Manoj Shrivastava launched the one-year Persian certificate course. Secretary Urdu Akademi Nusrat Mehdi and scholar of Persian Prof. Abdul Majeed Khan were present on the occasion. Manoj Shrivastava said that we have age-old ties with Persian language. Words of Persian are still used in our spoken language. Considerable old records and documents are also in Persian language. He congratulated young generation for evincing interest in learning Persian. He said that every language gives a new persona. Persian class will be held from 10 to 11 am every Sunday.
International Museum Day
Bhopal: The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and other museums of the city under the banner Forum of museums is organizing various programmes and activities to mark the International Museum Day on May 18. The programmes at IGRMS will begin with inauguration of a special exhibition on ‘Museums of Bhopal’ mounted at Rock art Shelter Exhibition gallery of Manav Sangrahalaya. Marking the day, Sangrahalaya is organising a colloquium on the theme ‘Museum for a sustainable society’ at Rock art Conference hall of IGRMS at 11.30 pm. The exhibition and the Colloquium will be inaugurated by Commissioner and MD, MP Tourism Ashwini lohani. On the evening of May 18 renowned Kathak dancer from New Delhi, Shrinjini Kulkarni will perform Kathak at Veethi Sankul Indoor auditorium from 7pm. On May 19, a ‘Treasure Hunt has been organised in the museum premises from 8.30 am. The interested people can register themselves with Publication Officer Sudhir Shrivastava on his mobile number 9479438303. On Monday, all the exhibitions will open and entry all the programmes are free.
IPl fan parks carnival moves Bhopal
Bhopal: Following the successful hosting of the Indian Premier league (IPl) fan parks in twelve cities across the country, the carnival moves to Allahabad and Bhopal during the play-offs. Fans in Allahabad will have the opportunity to watch Qualifier 1, to be played between the first-placed and second-placed teams in the league stage, on May 19. Bhopal will host the IPl fan park on May 22 when the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator take on each other in Qualifier 2 at Ranchi. "The two cities will host the IPl fan parks. The gates for the same will open at 6 p.m. on both days," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur said in a statement on Saturday. Major Ranjit Singh Sports Complex, KP College, MG Marg in Allahabad and Bhopal School of Social Science, Habib Ganj in Bhopal will be the two venues.