Army celebrates infantry day
Bhopal: Army celebrates 27 Oct each year as the Infantry Day. On this day in 1947, 69 years ago the leading elements of the Indian Army from 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment landed in Srinagar to evict the Pakistani intruders from Jammu and Kashmir which became part of the Indian Union following the signing of Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh. Their resolute defence of the city saved it from falling into the enemy hands. The gallant action of these Infantry Soldiers reversed the tide of the battle and contributed immensely towards integrating Kashmir as part of independent India.
Infantry has played a pivotal and indispensable role in all operations of the army and proved its mettle in counter terrorism operations, conventional wars as well as aid to civil authorities. To commemorate the 69th Infantry Day a Wreath laying Ceremony was organised at the War Memorial in Bhopal. lt Gen Cherish Mathson, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding Sudarshan Chakra Corps presided Nos the function and a number of senior officers attended the ceremony.
Bhel bhopal essay competition held in vikram higher secondary school
Bhopal: Under the auspices of Vigilance Department of BHEl Bhopal, an essay competition was held in Vikram Higher Secondary School, Piplani on the theme "Public participation in promoting integrity and eradicating corruption".
BHEl’s GM (HR, CMG, PMG & EC) MK Varma, distributed prizes to the winning students. In his address, he said that for eradicating corruption and nation’s progress, we must do all works with integrity and in accordance with rules and regulations. AGM (Vigilance) Amit Sharma AGM (Vigilance), in his address, shed light on the purpose and importance of celebrating vigilance awareness week, and impressed upon the students to inculcate integrity in every walk of life. Principal Vijay Kumar also addressed the gathering. Other senior officials of BHEl Sanjay Dhavle, TU Singh, PankajJha, and BN Choudhary were also present on this occasion.
NMDC & MOIP to carry out mining survey
Bhopal: Company of Government of India, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and Manganese Ore India limited (MOIP) will carry out mining survey in Madhya Pradesh. Today, in presence of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoUs were signed between the companies and State Mining Development Corporation. Chairman of State Mining Development Corporation Shiv Chobey and vice chairman Giriraj Kishore were present there.
The Chief Minister said that mining sector in the state has huge potential. Survey is necessary to increase availability of minerals and identification of possible mining areas. It was informed that the survey will be conducted with the advice of State Mineral Development Corporation and Directorate, mining. NMDC and MOIl will bear expenditure of the survey and finding out. Rs 250 crore would be spent on survey by the companies. Joint companies will be formed on certification of mineral availability. It will be 51 per cent share of NMDC and MOIl and rest 49 will be capital of State Mineral Development Corporation.
Mining Secretary Manohar Dubey and director Vinit Austin signed MoU on behalf of State Mineral Development Corporation and Director of NMDC PK Satpathi and director of MOIl TK Patnaik.