preparations of tree plantation DRIVE reviEWED
Bhopal: Chief Secretary Basant Pratap Singh on Friday reviewed the preparations for the tree plantation programme on both the banks of Narmada on July 2. It was told that saplings will be made available at district level though nurseries by the Forest Department for the tree plantation programme. Collector will coordinate the activities related to the tree plantation at the district level.
Saplings would be planted along the banks of the Narmada besides the villages and cities near the river, Nagar Panchayats, Gram Panchayat Bhavan, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Veterinaries, Anganwadis and all government premises. The Chief Secretary instructed to ensure participation of all government officers- employees in the tree plantation programme.
It was told that participation of school and college students and social and non-government organizations would be encouraged. Among those present at the meeting were Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development RS Julaniya, Additional Chief Secretary Forest Deepak Khandekar, Additional Chief Secretary Energy Iqbal Singh Bains and officials of all departments.
Financial aid approved from Swechhanudan
Bhopal: Financial assistance of Rs 12.5 lakh has been approved from Mukhya Mantri Swechhanudan for the relatives of those injured and deceased in an accident that occurred near Jamuniya village on Chargavan road in Jabalpur district. Assistance of Rs 1 lakh each was approved for relatives of 11 deceased and Rs 50,000 each to three seriously injured victims. Similarly, Rs 9 lakh and 60 thousand was approved from Mukhya Mantri Swechhanudan for the families of the deceased and injured victims of a tractor-trolley accident on Gouras-Karahal road in Sheopur district. An assistance fund of Rs 10,000 each was approved for 16 victims with minor injuries and Rs 50,000 for seriously injured 4 victims and Rs 1 lakh each for relatives of six deceased.
1st death anniversary of Baba Hardev Singh as ‘Samarpan Diwas’
Sant Nirankari Mission will observe May 13 as ‘Samarpan Diwas’ to mark the first death anniversary of late Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Maharaj. Special satsangs have been organised all over the world on this day in which his millions of followers will pay homage to the spiritual head and king of their hearts. The Sanyojak of Bhopal branch of the Mission Ashok Juneja has informed that, at Bhopal, a special Satsang has been organised at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan situated near lily square, Jehangirabad. This Satsang will be held on Saturday May 13, from 6 pm to 8 pm in which thousands of devotees from Bhopal, Mandideep, Sultanpur, Kayampur, Kidwai, Ashta, Sehore, Ichhawar, Nasrullaganj, Nasirabad and other places will participate and pay homage to Baba Hardev Singh ji and re-dedicate themselves to the teachings of love, harmony and universal brotherhood.
Condolence Meeting in memory of Sagheer Baidar
Muslim Education and Career Planning Society (MECAPS)IJ is deeply saddened and sorrowed by the death of its Founder and President Sagheer Baidar. He was a pillar and strength for MECAPS, since last 33 years. His unmatched zeal and enthusiasm, even in the older age, has set an example for all of us towards taking his mission of educated society forward. He was not well since last few months. A condolence meeting is being organised by MECAPS in memory of the departed soul on Sunday, May 14 at 9:30 AM at Hameed Manzil, Bhopal. Sagheer Baidar was a noted personality of the city, and was known to frankly and boldly giving the suggestions and opinions. All the members, donors, well wishers and students belonging to the MECAPS community are expected to attend the condolence meeting.
HDFC guard kills 3, commits suicide in Ashok Nagar
A security guard at an HDFC bank branch opened fire from his licensed rifle killing three people in Ashok Nagar district on Friday evening. He shot himself dead after firing indiscriminately. SP Ashok Nagar Santosh Singh Gaur said four people died including the security guard. The incident triggered a panic in Housing colony of Ashok Nagar town. Eyewitness says that he fired several rounds and created chaos four more than an hour. Many customers ran outside the bank, three got killed. Additional police force was deployed in the area to maintain law and order situation. Sources say the guard was reeling under depression for last four months. The security guard has been identified as lakhan Raghuvansi. Details of three residents who died in the firing were not ascertained till filing of this report. local residents alleged that the police responded an hour late after the matter was informed.
Courtyard Marriott To Offer Free Brunch To Moms On Mother’s Day
No gift is bigger than the gift of life that a mother has given to her child. A mother does so much for so many on a daily basis, and now it’s time to do something special for her. Just when you needed an excuse to pamper your Mom, Mother’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Courtyard by Marriott will offer free brunch to all the mothers who would visit the hotel with their kids between 12:30 to 3:30 noon. Kids can call and notify their mother’s favorite dish 48hrs prior, so that the chefs at hotel can assist them in making the dish. “We are delighted to offer complimentary brunch to moms on their special day, so families can enjoy spending time together,” said Ravinder Singh Panwar, Executive Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Bhopal. “Starting off the day with a balanced meal together is important in my family, and we’re pleased to offer it in our multi cuisine restaurant MoMo Café.” It would be more of a celebration, music and carnival than just a meal. All the chefs from 3 kitchen will come together to display their skills. Not to forget the real master the pastry chef with his array of mouth-watering desserts. To receive the free brunch, mothers must be accompanied by a child. limit one free offer per customer, per visit, said Chef Ravinder.