Armed miscreants arrested, weapons seized
Gwalior: City police claimed to have arrested half a dozen armed miscreants when they tried to commit dacoity at the house of a contractor. The police also seized two revolvers, 3 cartridges, one iron rod, one stick and two swords from their possession. Police said the miscreants tried to loot at the house of Ramkishan Batham at Jahangir Katra. Additional SP Yusuf Qureshi said when the police got the information, a police party rushed to the spot. When the miscreants saw the party, they tried to flee from place, however, police arrested them and some of them have fled away. The police have registered 41 cases against Heera Kushawah, 12 against Bhanu Pratap, 16 against Rakesh, seven against Sonu, eight against Renku, 14 against Pooran and seven against Neeraj.
Corporator locks up dispensary
Gwalior: Corporator Bhagvan Das Soni of ward no 34 on Wednesday locked a dispensary near Carmel Convent School on the charge of irregularities and problems being faced by common people. He also staged a dharna with the local people. He alleged that the doctor of the dispensary has been shifted to Morar causing serious problems to the people.
GR Medical college submits report
Gwalior: The GR Medical College authority has sent details about those doctors to the police whose photos were not pasted in the PMT examination forms in the beginning and were later submitted at the time of admission. Some of them have passed MBBS and some are still studying. A police team headed by an additional SP was conducting an enquiry into the issue. The medical college management sent the details in a shield envelop to the police three days ago. The letter has been written on behalf of medical college Dean.
Forest guards to deposit their weapons
Gwalior: Alleging that they were not allowed to use the weapons they have been provided, constables of the State Forest department has threatened to return their guns to the department. They further charged that even if they fired at the criminals, cases were registered against them not against the criminals. Now, all the constables of the department said they would deposit their guns on September 15 if the authorities concerned do not heed to their demands. It may be mentioned that nearly 50 guns were given to the staff posted at forest chowkis.
CM extends greetings to Bohra community
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who reached Darul Imarat near Saifia College here on Wednesday, extended Eid greetings to Bohra community. The Chief Minister was also presented traditional shawl on behalf of Bohra community religious head Syedna Sahib. Chouhan said that Bohra community’s contribution to State’s development was vital and added that Syedna Sahib’s teaching were inspiring people of the community to live a disciplined life with patriotism and dedication. Chouhan said that he respected these virtues from the core of his heart. Dawoodi Bohra community gives the message to help the poor. Dawoodi Bohra community’s Amil Sahib Shri Zohaib Bhai extended Eid greetings to Chouhan on behalf of the community. He said that Chief Minister Chouhan won people’s hearts and one who won people’s hearts wins the world and added the Chief Minister took the State to new a height. Chouhan was a true representative of people. MlA Vishwas Sarang and representatives of Dawoodi Bohra community were present on the occasion.
UAD strengthens transport facilities
Bhopal: To strengthen the public transport facilities in cities, the Urban Administration and Development (UAD) department has formed Transport companies under the Company Act at Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ujjain. In all, 609 buses costing `154.83 crore are being purchased for public transport in these cities under JNNURM. Of these, 277 buses have been purchased. With financial assistance of JNNURM, pilot project of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) is being implemented at a cost of `236 crore and `93.45 crore at Bhopal and Indore, respectively. low-floor buses are being operated at Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain. For better public transport facility, radio taxio facility has also been started at Indore and Bhopal. The department also formed a State-level Integrated Urban Transport Council (S-UMTC). Pre-feasibility survey has been conducted by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for metro trains at these cities. Inspection report and DPR are being prepared by the company selected through global tender for this purpose. The Union Urban Development Ministry has agreed in-principle for this.
Principal Secretary reviews master plan
Bhopal: Principal Secretary R Parasuram reviewed master plan and works being carried out for preservation and augmentation of Bhopal’s Upper lake (Bhoj Tal) at Mantralaya here on Wednesday. Mayor Krishna Gaur, Principal Secretary Planning SR Mohanty, Secretary Urban Administration and Development SN Mishra, Commissioner SB Singh, Commissioner Urban Administration and Development (UAD) Sanjay Shukla and Collector Nishant Warwade also attended the meeting. The Chief Secretary apprised himself in detail of the master plan being chalked out in four phases. The master plan is being chalked out by SEPT, Ahmadabad. First report has been prepared. Chief Secretary Parasuram sought information about important works pertaining to the Upper lake like installation of meshes at various places to prevent waste falling into the lake, lighting arrangements, landscape etc. He directed to complete all necessary works for lake’s beauty, preservation and cleanliness before completion of the master plan. The Chief Secretary directed these that points should be kept in view by all concerning departments at the time of chalking out plants pertaining to the Upper lake. Various suggestions were also discussed at the meeting.
Govt waives power bills of Rs 24 cr
Bhopal: The State Government has waived of electricity bills worth about `24 crore for about 45,000 BPl consumers registered with Central Region Power Distribution Company as on June in Bhopal city so far. Of these, pending bills of 34,000 consumers have been waived. It was informed at the Electricity Service Camp held under Deenbandhu Yojana at company’s office at Depot Chouraha here on Wednesday. At the camp, Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta distributed electricity bill waiver letters to BPl consumers. The Home Minister said that all BPl consumers should get registered with the company for getting benefit under Deenbandhu Yojana. He said that people should regularly pay electricity bills from July. At the camp, superintending engineer AK Khatri informed about the scheme. The next camp will he held in front of Kamla Nagar police station at Kotra at 10 am.
Home Minister lays foundation stone
Bhopal: Kota Stone Flooring and CC Road will be constructed at the school at Naya Basera, Kotra. Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta laid foundation stone for the work here on Wednesday. The Home Minister said that the Government has fulfilled promises made by it. He further claimed that the Government has done welfare works which were not promised by it. These include waiver of electricity bills as on June and supply of wheat and salt at Re 1 per kg and rice at Rs 2 per kg to the poor. The Home Minister informed about other welfare schemes of the government and urged people to avail their benefits.
Minor girl sexually assaulted
Morena: In a gruesome incident a three-year-old kid was allegedly raped by a man in Sikrouda village here on Wednesday. The accused identified as Balveer alias Kapla Sikarwar criminally assaulted the minor outside the village, after picking her from outside her home. A case has been registered against Kapla and efforts are on to nab him soon, Civil line Police Station In-charge, Rajesh Malvi said. The victim has been referred to Gwalior for treatment, police added.