CM to distribute e-Governance Awards
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will give away awards to departments for excellent performance in IT and e-Governance sectors on Monday. Information Technology Minister Bhupendra Singh will also be present on the occasion.The Information Technology Department gives away awards to departments, offices and institutions for excellent works in the field of e-governance at a grand State-level function. This year, award distribution function will be held at Hotel lakeview Ashoka, Shaymla Hills on March 3, 2014 at 5.30 pm. Information Technology Department had instituted these awards in year 2006 to encourage officers and employees having made initiatives and innovations in e-Governance sector. There are 23 awards under 9 categories including Best E-Governed District, Best Public Facility Centre, Best IT Project, Best Application Software etc.
e-newspapers have to get political ads verified
Bhopal: Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified regarding paid news and political advertisements on social media. As per recently issued directives of the commission, lok Sabha constituency-wise Media Certification and Monitoring Committees (MCMC) will be constituted for certification of political advertisements. It will comprise RO (Returning Officer) and ARO (Assistant Returning Officer). ARO will not be below the rank of SDM. The commission has clarified that representatives from all districts in the constituency can be co-opted in the committee. This will not only help acquire maximum opinions but also ensure representation to all districts. The commission has also clarified regarding political advertisement on social media. Certification of political advertisements on e-newspapers of newspapers has also been made compulsory now. Clarifying about structure of MCMC at district level, the commission said that it will comprise District Election Officer (DEO), (Not below the rank of SDM), Officer of Information & Broadcasting Ministry (If posted in district), independent citizen/journalist nominated by Press Council of India/DEO (If not nominated by PCI). District Public Relations Officer/District Information Officer or any other competent officer will be its Member-Secretary.
Naveen College gets Rs40 lakh for auditorium
Bhopal: A sum of Rs40 lakh 22 thousand has been sanctioned for interior decoration and furniture of auditorium at Government Arts & Commerce Naveen College, Bhopal. Directives have been given to ensure completion of work within time-limit.
Mukhyamantri Tirth-Darshan Yojana
Bhopal: Train from Khandwa to Rameshwaram under Mukhyamantri Tirth-Darshan Yojana will leave on March 21, 2014 now. Earlier, it was scheduled for March 20, 2014. leaving Khandwa station on March 21, the train will reach Rameshwaram via Harda and Pandhurna. It will reach Khandwa from Rameshwaram on March 26.
National Song Vande Mataram sung in chorus
Bhopal: National Song Vande Mataram was sung in chorus in the presence of Finance, Commercial Taxes, Water Resources, Planning, Economics & Statistics Minister Jayant Malaiya at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Park near Mantralaya here on Saturday. Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa, Principal Secretary General Administration K Suresh and other senior officers were present on the occasion. Main voice to chorus singing of Vande Mataram were lent by Anil Nema, Rajesh Verma, Tulsi Nautiyal and Yashoda Thakur. Apart from Mantralaya, officers and employees of heads of departments in Vindhyachal and Satpura buildings also participated in the chorus singing. At office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Vande Mataram was sung in chorus in the presence of Chief Electoral Officer Jaideep Govind. Joint Chief Electoral Officer SS Bansal was also present on the occasion.
Hawkers’ corner to be constructed near AIIMS
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has directed that hawkers’ corner should be constructed at AIIMS crossing on Saket Nagar road. Besides, an auto stand with capacity to park 20 autos should also be constructed. Gaur visited AIIMS and localities around it on Saturday. On local people’s demand Gaur also gave directives about drainage etc. He was accompanied by TR Mishra, Narayan Singh Pal, Kewal Mishra, Ganesh Ram Nagar, RA Gupta and local people.
Prosecution officers should give adequate briefing
Bhopal: Home and Jail Minister Babulal Gaur has said that prosecution officers should provide adequate briefing to witnesses so that they can be depose properly in courts. They should also brief investigation and nodal officers associated with cases. Prosecution officer should themselves minutely study cases. Gaur was addressing e-Prosecution and appliances distribution programme at Academy of Administration here today. Academy’s Director General IS Dani, DGP Nandan Dube, Home Secretary DP Gupta and Director Prosecution Alok Verma were present on the occasion. Gaur also distributed laptops and e-appliances to prosecution officers. Regarding e-prosecution and necessary appliances for e-prosecution work flow equipment, it was informed that now SMS alert will be given to witnesses thrice. It will be given first on the 7th day, then 3rd day and then on the day of deposition of evidence. Database of criminal cases has been posted on web portal by registering cases through the software. As a result, over 8 lakh cases will be updated and disposal will be expedited.
Best Developer Of Bhopal award to macker
Bhopal: Macker Real Ventures is the proud recipient of “Best Mid Segment Developer Of Bhopal” awarded by ASSOCHAM at its 6th National Affordable Housing Awards-2014 facilitation ceremony. This award is conferred to acknowledge the developers who have contributed significantly in mid size residential housing sector. Macker Real Ventures made this distinction by achieving 100% customer satisfaction, maintaining highest standards of quality parameters in construction and design of residential units and providing housing at very affordable prices. ASSOCHAM, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India is a representative organ of Corporate India. The awards were given away by Honerable Minister For Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Girija Vyas in an impressive event held in Hotel le-Meridian, New Delhi. The award on behalf of Macker Real Ventures was received by the Principal Promoter Neeraj Bhushan Macker.
BHEl organises mass plantation programme
Bhopal: In a drive to mitigate the ill effects of environmental concerns, BHEl organized a mass plantation programme at Padmanabham Nagar within the area of BHE, Bhopal. Around 2000 saplings are to be planted in the area out of which 500 saplings were planted today. Executive Director, BHEl, Bhopal Shashi Ranjan Prasad was present as the Chief Guest while President BHEl ladies Club Neelima Prasad was present as the special guest on this occasion. All General Managers, DRO’s, senior officials, employees, union representatives, officials of BHEl Vyapari Sangh and large number of residents were also present. Prasad speaking on this occasion said that it is the responsibility of all to keep the area of BHEl green and we all should contribute for increasing the green cover. One acre of green forest generates 4 tonnes of oxygen which is equal to the requirement of 18 people, added Prasad. BHEl is committed for protecting the environment and to achieve the target, plantation of trees is most required.