Technical Edu Minister lauds students
Bhopal: Even America is impressed by Indian students’ skill. Students should use their all-round talents to help India become pioneer in the world. This was stated by Technical Education Minister laxmikant Sharma at the annual function of RKDF-2 Group of Institutions here on Monday.The Technical Education Minister said that students should study books on other subjects too. He said that such functions provide opportunities to talents, some of which turn out to be gems. Sharma said that parents earn money doing hard work and send their children to study in prestigious institutions. He exhorted students to live upto expectations of their parents. Sharma distributed shields and certificates to students for excellent performances. He extended his best wishes to talented students. Sadhna Kapoor also spoke on the occasion. At the function, Kiran Vishwakarma and other students presented colourful cultural programmes. Institution’s principal and students were present at the annual function.
Tariq zafar appointed bhoj vice chancellor
Bhopal: Chancellor and Governor Ram Naresh Yadav has appointed Tariq Zafar, Bhopal as Vice-Chancellor of Bhoj (Open) University. The appointment will be for 4 years from the date of assumption of charge or attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
over 26 lakh MT of wheat procured
Bhopal: So far, 26.05 lakh MT wheat has been procured in Madhya Pradesh from 3.57 lakh registered farmers. Number of registered farmers in Madhya Pradesh is 14.33 lakh. So far, wheat worth Rs3,900 crore has been purchased from farmers. Of the procured wheat, 21 lakh MT has been stored safely. Ratio of stored wheat as compared to procured wheat is 81 percent. It is noteworthy that instead of Rs100 in year 2012, farmers are being given Rs150 per quintal bonus of procurement of wheat this year. This is maximum bonus as compared to previous years. The State Government has provisioned Rs1050 crore for providing bonus alone in view of massive estimated procurement target of 110 lakh MT. This year, support price for wheat is Rs1350.
Bansal isssues directive to MP-EDCorp
Bhopal: A sub-committee comprising officers of Chief Electoral Office reviewed works pertaining to ensuing Vidhan Sabha elections at Nirwachan Sadan on Monday. Joint Chief Electoral Officer SS Bansal and other officers were present on the occasion. At the meeting, detailed discussions were held on digital signature on EPIC cards, campaign to include names of young voters, action taken for including names of special section in electoral rolls, intimation of information to voters on mobile phones etc. Bansal gave necessary directives to officers of MP Electronics Development Corporation, which has been appointed as State-level agency to gather election-related information.
Devotees throng MAhamai temple
Bhopal: The Mahamai temple at Sironj is home to grand festivities on the occasion of Navaratra these days. large hoards of people are visiting the Shree Vidya Shatchandi Durga Mahayagya and fair that is on progress at the temple. Devotees are thronging to the temple to offer prayers and worship Goddess Durga.Thousands of people start reaching the temple from early morning every day. large numbers of people are also present in the evening during the time of Aarti. The devotees keep visiting the temple till late midnight. Similarly, large numbers of people are also participating in the Shree Vidya Shatchandi Durga Mahayagya and offering tributes. The mahayagya has been organised by Mahamai Sewa Samiti and is being conducted by Pandit Nalinikant Sharma with the objective of promoting welfare and peace. Ram leela is also being played at the venue. Notably, Culture and Higher Education Minister laxmikant Sharma is personally looking after the preparations for navaratra festivities.
Two-day-old girl strangulated, abandoned
Bhopal: The police have registered a case of murder in the incident of recovery of a two-day-old girl’s body from near a filter pump at Professor Colony on Arpil 10. In the post-mortem report of the body, it has been confirmed that the girl was strangulated to death. Although during the investigation the police have searched all the records of the babies delivered in the last three days of the incident and their parents in the nearby maternity hospitals, they did not find any vital clue that might help them to solve the case. The police have registered a case under section 302 of the IPC and further investigation has been ordered into the matter.
Public Awareness Prog on ‘constipation’
Bhopal: Public Awareness programme on ‘Constipation’ held at Piplani Health clinic was organized by Dr Sadhana Kumar on Sunday. Chief speaker Dr Namarata Dingrocha made everyone aware about the cause, prevention and treatment about “constipation”. Emphasizing on the facts Chief Guest, Dr Sarla Menon, CMS, Kasturba Hospital made everyone aware about how the life style is associated with constipation. Dr Chhaya Dave, Dr RK Aggarwal, Dr Vinita Bahal, Dr Mahesh Ram and other senior Doctors from Kasturba Hospital were also present at the event. About 130 beneficiaries got benefitted from the event.
MPCPCR, SHRC take cognizance of boy’s death
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MPCPCR) and State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) have taken cognizance of the death of four-year old boy due to lack of blood for transfusion, at the JP District Hospital on Sunday. The step was taken by the two panels on the basis of reports published in newspapers on Monday. SHRC has directed the Health Department Principal Secretary, Bhopal Collector, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Bhopal and Superintendent of JP Hospital to submit a report within two weeks. The MPCPCR has issued notice to the Bhopal Collector to submit a report on the matter within a week. The Commission has said that it will take stern action once the report is available. Notably, the child died in the hospital due to negligence of the hospital staff in providing blood to the child in time. The child was suffering from a heart disorder and anemia.
Rs63,000 recovered by Datia police
Datia: The Kotwali police on Sunday arrested five miscreants, who were allegedly involved in gambling at Bhandari fatak and recovered Rs63000 from their possession. Acting on a tip off Brijesh Yadav, Ratanlal Kushwaha, Bhanu alias Bhagwan Singh Yadav, Deepu Sindhi and Dayaram Ahirwar were nabbed while gambling. Playing cards and Rs63000 in cash was recovered from the accused. A case under the Aambling Act has been registered against them, told the police and the police have started further investigation.