‘Rock art’ Exibition attracting visitors
Bhopal: An exhibition entitled ‘Rock Art Heritage of India’ is attracting visitors at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya. This exhibition provides a comprehensive and comparative cultural development in the form of art, communication and aesthetic expressions of the early human.
Rock art represents, by far the largest body of evidence we possess of humanity’s artistic, cognitive and cultural beginnings. It occurs in most countries of the world serving as a universal expression and communication of human thought since the dawn of humanity. Through its relative permanence, rock art has profoundly influenced the beliefs and artistics conventions of subsequent societies to the present day.Rock art is very unevenly distributed in the world, and India is fortunate in possessing many sites with rock arts. This exhibition endeavors to display a rich body of art tradition by providing examples from different regions of the country such as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar-Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Keral, Karanataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand and others.
Bhel director exhorts employees to do better
Bhopal: With the advent of new financial year, Executive Director BHEl, Bhopal Shashi Ranjan Prasad on Thursday congratulated the employees of blocks and annexes visiting each block, greeting them on the occasion with his inspirational speech. He exhorted the employees to work as a team, help build a more efficient BHEl with continuous dedication, commitment and cooperation.In another “Meet with the employees” program, Heavy Electricals Shramik Trade Union, HMS welcomed Prasad after being appointed as the New Executive Director of the unit stepping into the new fiscal year. All general managers, senior officials and large number of employees were present on this occasion. Amar Singh Rathore, VS Kathait, GP Arya, DR Khetri, Subhash Verma, Hl Solanki, Prahlad Singh Rathore, Manoj Kumar and others were present in the programme.Quality along with timely delivery of products is the only route through which orders can be obtained, said Prasad stating that meeting job deadline is the sole technique to retain customer confidence. He also urged the employees to put their heart & soul in bringing back Bhopal unit to its past glory across the corporation.
Woman caught selling gold ornaments
Indore:A woman was caught by Indore police when she was trying to sell the stolen gold ornaments at the jeweler’s shop. TI Sarafa police station Vishvadeep Singh Parihar told that policemen noticed a woman in a suspicious condition roaming in the Sarafa market. When policemen caught her sh was identified as Nidhi Rokde resident of Shyamacharan Shukla Nagar Indore. Police on checking her belongongs recovered gold chain, ring and earrings. On further interrogation the accused lady told that she has stolen these jewels from Rinku Jain of Shyamacharan Shukla Nagar who came for delivery to her uncle’s house from Bangalore. A minor girl is also caught with the accused. The police are interrogating the accused woman.
MP tourism launches new ad
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation launched its new video ad at Hotel le Meridian in New Delhi on Thursday. Union Secretary Tourism Parvez Dewan, Managing Director of MP Tourism Development Corporation Raghvendra Kumar Singh and a number of senior people associated to travel and tourism business were present on the occasion.The new campaign launched today carries on the tradition of showcasing unique Madhya Pradesh destinations through beautiful and artistic way. Through the pictures, landmarks of tourism in the state have been shown in vibrant colours. It is noteworthy that first ad of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation titled “Hindustan Ka Dil Dekho” was released in year 2006 which had received widespread encomiums. It was followed by ad “Eyes’ Campaign – Hindustan Ka Dil Dekha” in 2008, which also became very popular.In year 2010, third advertisement “MP Ajab Hai Sabse Gajab Hai” was prepared with the technique of hand shadowgraphy. It was also lauded by art lovers.
CRPDC launches new toll free number
Bhopal: Central Region Power Distribution Company has provided toll-free number:18004203300 so that urban and rural consumers in 16 districts under its jurisdiction can register their complaints from anywhere and get them redressed sitting at home.Consumers can register their complaints regarding power failure, new connection or disconnection, less or more load on connection, meter-reading, voltage fluctuations and sparks in transformer.The 16 districts where the company has made this arrangement include Bhopal, Vidisha, Raisen, Sehore, Hoshangabad, Harda, Rajgarh, Betul, Gwalior, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Datia, Shivpuri, Sheopur, Morena and Bhind.The consumer can also make a call on telephone number 0755-2900400 or 2581001. Applicants can also apply online on websitewww.mpcz.co.in.
Rs1424.58 crore made to over 1.44 lakh farmers
Bhopal: Food and Civil Supplies Minister Paras Jain has said that cooperative societies have been directed to weight wheat during procurement as per standard weight of gunny bags.Jain informed that he has taken a serious note of registering more than standard weight of gunny bags. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty of this irregularity.He informed that following 4 divisions of the first phase, now procurement of wheat is also gathering momentum in the remaining divisions. So far, 9.48 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been procured of which 7 lakh metric tonnes have been stored. Payment of support price and bonus worth Rs1424.58 crore has been made to over 1.44 lakh farmers.Jain directed to expedite transportation and storage of procured wheat in all the districts. He said that e-procurement process is being monitored constantly. A control room has also been set up for redressing farmers’ problems in the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection.
Cheti chand fest begins in bhopal
Bhopal: Cheti Chand festival will be held in Bhopal from April 7 to 13 by District Sindhi Samaj with the cooperation of Sindhi Sahitya Akademi of Madhya Pradesh Sanskriti Parishad. The festival will be inaugurated at local Ravindra Bhavan at 6.30 pm.According to Sindhi Sahitya Akademi Director Ashok Bulani, Murli Balwani’s humorous play “Naya Mehman”, music programme of Sindhu Idol fame Nitin-Jatini Udasi, Saraswati dance by Satish Tejwarni and laughter programme “Ballu Ja Bol” will be staged at the festival.
NIFT held workshops for MP craftsmen
Bhopal: Craftspersons of Madhya Pradesh are making new experiments in keeping with ever-changing fashion and market demand. A number of craftsmen are trying their hand at fusion. At present, they have started fusion of leather and batik, bamboo and cane.The State Government is extending assistance and facilities to craftsmen to help them stay in the markets of country and world. These include sanction of computers to them. last year computers were provided on 75 percent subsidy to 33 craftsmen/self-help groups of Maheshwar, 5 from Chanderi, 2 from Jabalpur, 1 craftsman from Dhar, 8 from Gwalior, 4 from Dewas, 8 from Waraseoni, 1 from Balaghat, 14 craftsmen from Ujjain, 5 from Tikamgarh, 8 from Chhindwara and 4 craftsmen/SHGs of Hoshangabad.Madhya Pradesh’s craftsmen are paying greater attention to bringing about innovations in their traditional craft with the help of computers. The famous batik craftsman of Bhairogarh in Ujjain Raheem Gutti has learnt to operate computer at the age of 74 years. He is making new experiments in designing through computer.For extending assistance to craftsmen, artists of National Institute of Fashion Technology are sent to them. They extend help to craftsmen by holding their workshops.
Swine flu cases increase to 24
Bhopal: Another patient from state capital has been confirmed positive of swine flu here on Thursday. This has increased the number of swine flu confirmed patients from State capital to 24.Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Pankaj Shukla said that one patient has been confirmed of swine flu by the Regional Medical and Research Centre for Tribals (RMRCT) laboratory. The patient is a resident of Kolar Road area of state capital and is presently undergoing treatment at Global Hospital. He is also suffering from liver failure.It is worth mentioning that change in weather is favourable for H1N1 influenza due to which swine flu cases are increasing in the state capital.