Public Health Engineering Department completes 621 water schemes
Bhopal: The Public Health Engineering Department has completed 621 drinking water schemes sanctioned under Bundelkhand package so far at a cost of Rs21.29 crore. Total 1287 drinking water schemes costing about Rs100 crore were sanctioned to 6 districts under Bundelkhand package including Sagar, Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh, Damoh and Datia.
Public Health Engineering Minister Gaurishankar Bisen has directed departmental officers to complete under-construction schemes under the package at the earliest. In the second phase, the PHE Department has sent proposal of drinking water schemes of three districts worth Rs181 crore under Bundelkhand package to the Union Government. The department is preparing proposals of drinking water schemes for remaining three districts. The schemes will be implemented by Madhya Pradesh Water Corporation.
Rs13 cr sanctioned for construction of bathrooms
Bhopal: The Tribal Welfare Department has sanctioned Rs 13 crore for providing facilities and constructing bathrooms in educational institutions, ashrams and hostels in 20 tribal-dominant districts of the State. Commissioner Tribal Welfare Umakant Umrao has directed district officers of the department to ensure quality of these works with quality. Apart from 18,561 primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools, the Tribal Welfare Department is also running ashrams, hostels, girls education complexes and Eklavya Model Schools in the state. Over 20 lakh tribal students are studying in these institutions.
control rooms to solve farmer's wheat procurement issues
Bhopal: The State Government has set up a control room for quick disposal of problems faced by farmers regarding wheat procurement during current Rabi season. The control room has been set up in Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection. Farmers will be able to register their complaints and problems on the control room's phone number 0755-2573877. Complaints will be received from 8 am to 8 pm.
InfantrySchoolcelebrates 65th raising day
Mhow: The Bayonet School under the aegis of Infantry school celebrated its 65th raising day on April 1. On this occasion, Brigadier Bayonet School Chairman RS Rathod, School Secretary Major UB Singh and Principal Usha Joshi hoisted the school flag. The day began with the school song followed by the school band. The school magazine 'Umang' was also released by Rathod. On this occasion, the achievers of International Olympiad of Mathematics -2012 were awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals. Mathematics Olympiad Coordinator Maheshwari also received certificate of achievement and IMO performance excellence award -2012 for the Bayonet School was received by the Principal. Chairman blessed the students with his noble words and stressed on encouraging the students to achieve success in their life.
Vodafone organises its fourth 'Superstar Mela'
Bhopal: Vodafone India organised its popular 'Superstar Mela' - a retailer engagement programme at DB Mall here on Wednesday. The 'Superstar Mela' is an innovative initiative by Vodafone to connect with its large family of retailers across the state and express appreciation for their contribution toward building Vodafone's equity and market presence. Earlier referred as 'Score Kya Hai Mela', the Vodafone 'Superstar Mela', completed its fourth successful year on the day. On the basis their performance, all Vodafone retailers earn reward points which can be redeemed at the Mela to purchase branded goods of various categories. One of the retailers present, expressed his excitement by saying, "I was a part of the Superstar Mela last time and therefore was eagerly looking forward to the next edition. Vodafone truly makes us feel valued and acknowledged through initiatives like this."
SBI donates a fully equipped ambulance
Bhopal: State Bank of India donated a fully equipped ambulance to Asha Niketan Hospital in the State capital on Wednesday. SBI General Manager Yashowardhan Sinha donated the keys to the hospital at a simple function. The ambulance has been donated for the outreach programme, whereby a doctor along with a paramedic will visit the upcountry areas to provide medical help at the doorstep of needy patients. Speaking on the occasion, Sinha praised the yeoman service rendered by Asha Niketan Hospital. He also stated that SBI Bhopal Circle has donated 32 ambulances to credible NGOs and this small contribution of the Bank would ameliorate the condition of needy and poor patients to some extent. Sister Noella of Asha Niketan expressed her gratitude for SBI's benevolent act and enumerated the help rendered by the Bank to their organization in the past. Also present on the occasion were Bhopal Module DGM Umesh Kumar Pandey and Regional Manager P Bedekar.
AIRSO demands strict action against Kokata police
Bhopal: Bhopal unit of All India Revolutionary Student Organisation (AIRSO) criticized the death of student leader Sudipto Gupta and cane charging of students in Kolkata who were demanding resumption of student union elections. It has demanded that strict action should be taken against the police officers guilty for the death and brutal action against the students. AIRSO has alleged that the police action exposes the fascist nature of Mamta Banerjee government in West Bengal. Expressing concern over the situation, AIRSO National President Vivek Kumar said that Trinamool government led by Mamta Banerjee is using severe repression to shut every voice of dissent. "Her government has surpassed even the previous government in repression of people's movements," he noted on Wednesday.
Singh thanks Sonia, PM for Bhopal-Jabalpur NH
Bhopal: leader of Opposition Ajay Singh expressed gratitude towards Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for approval of the project to widen the Bhopal-Jabalpur National Highway making it four-lane highway. "The approval of the project estimated to cost Rs2686.91 crore for making NH 12 a four-lane highway has fulfilled a long awaited wish of the people. This would create prosperity in the region by facilitating smooth traffic," he said. Singh also urged the State Government to coordinate and cooperate with the Centre for timely completion of the project.
Filing transformer complaints made easy
Bhopal: Arrangements have been made for farmers to register compliant of transformer failure with just one SMS as well as toll-free number. Soon after receipt of compliant, details about concerning transformer will appear on the mobile phone of complainant. A complainant will have to write 10-digit number written on the DP of failed transformer and send the SMS to 9039110022. This complaint can also be registered on toll-free number 18004203300. For this, complainant will have to quote the number written on DP. Soon after receipt of complaint, a complaint number will appear on concerning person's mobile phone apart from complete information about concerning transformers. This form of registration will make filing complaint easy for all farmers.