Strike: truckers demand cut in fuel prices
The movement of commercial vehicles was affected in many parts of Madhya Pradesh today on the first day of indefinite strike of truckers for demands including slashing of fuel prices and toll charges.Parvinder Singh Bhatia, president of Federation of Madhya Pradesh Motors and Goods Transport Association, claimed that 95 per cent of the state's around 25,000 transporters are participating in the strike."A few trucks can be seen on the roads because they had left for their destinations before the strike was called. Transporters have stopped taking new bookings (for cargo)," he said.Ajay Sharma, President of Madhya Pradesh Transport Association, said truck owners were taking part in the strike without any duress. long queues of stationary commercial vehicles could be seen in Bhopal's Transport Nagar, he said. After the failure of talks with the Centre late last night, the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) called for an indefinite strike from Friday.
Chief Justice visited varioous galleries
Chief Justice Hemant Gupta, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, on Friday visited to Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya.He visited all the galleries of Veethi Sankul indoor museum of IGRMS and had information on various aspects of bio-cultural evolution of humankind in special reference to India through variety of exhibits displayed in a unique way giving a complete cultural experience to the visitor.During the visit he was guided by the Director and the Curatorial staff of IGRMS, Prof Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri, Director, IGRMS, welcomed him and imparted information on various aspects of museum activities and objectives behind them. On this occasion Siraj Ali, District Registrar, District Court Bhopal was present.
A disscussion on polythene ban held
Under the aegis of BHEl Bhopal’s Town Administration Department, HSE Department and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board; a discussion was held today with the representatives of BHEl Vyapari Mahasangh on banning of polythene bag use in BHEl township market. During the discussion consensus was arrived at with the Mahasangh on spreading awareness about the ill-effects of ploytehene use for a period of 10 days, after which strict action will be taken against the offender. On this occasion, SS Pandya Sr Scientist (Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board); Anant Toppo, Town Administrator (BHEl, Bhopal), SB Singh AGM (TAD), Mukesh Shrivastava AGM (HSE) and vyaparisangh representatives were present.
Min pays grief over Gopal demise
Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra has expressed grief over the demise of great poet Padmabhushan Gopal Das Neeraj. In his condolence message Mishra said that Neeraj a famous litterateur of this century, was a poet and lyricist who gave new heights to Hindi Manch. The news of the death of Neeraj is very sad for the people of literary taste. PR Minister Mishra paid tributes to late Neearj. He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
5-day long State level Competition starts
Minister for Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Narottam Mishra inaugurated a 5 day long State level School Chess and Carrom Competition at Datia on Friday. Players of all the Divisions of the state under different age categories are taking part in the competition. Mishra has said that beside development of physique and mind, quality like patience during the period of despair in life is developed by sports. He extended best wishes to the players for their best performance. Mishra provided economic assistance of Rs 1.06 lakh to Naresh Pal of Sitapur village, situated at a distance of 10 km from Datia against death of his domestic cattle.
Wall painting competition to be held soon
The Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation Society of Forest Department is organizing wall painting competition in 6 cities of the state on July 29 on the World Tiger Day. Students and general public will be able to take part in the contest to be held in three categories in Raisen, Sehore, Betul, Chhindwada, Panna and Satna. Students of Class IXth to XIIth in the first category, college students in the second category and general public, women and professional painters will be able to take part in the third category. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Shahbaz Ahmed told that the contestants both solo and group (5 members, maximum 5 members in the school category including one teacher) will be provided a 5x3 feet wall at the competition venue.