Edu dept permits colleges to start new courses
Bhopal: Higher Education Department has given permission to various colleges to start new courses and continue existing ones under self-finance scheme. No financial assistance will be given by State Government for these courses. Government PG College Ashta in Sehore district has been permitted to start MA Previous Hindi, MSc Previous Maths and BSc First Year, Government College Maksi in Shajapur district to continue BSc Maths, Micro Biology and Computer Application 2nd year, Hamidia Arts and Commerce College has been given permission to start BBA Second Year course. Similarly, Government Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia PG College Shivpuri has been permitted to start one-year MSW and 2-year MA Public Administration, Kamla Raja Girls PG Autonomous College Gwalior BSc Bio Informatics and Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Social Science Centre Mhow has been permitted to start MA Geography, Political Science, History, Economics and Psychology Previous courses. Government College Pawai in Panna district has been given permission to start commerce course.
GUV ADDRESSES CONVENTION AT ST XAVIER SCHOOl
Bhopal: While addressing the first national convention held at St Xavier School by Young Catholic Students here on Monday, Governor Ram Naresh Yadav said that it is the responsibility of teachers to cast good impressions and cultural values in students. Institution’s National Director Fr Franklin DeSouza, National President Jimmy Padam and Youth Director Fr Alexander Jesudasan were present on the occasion. Governor Yadav also released institution’s souvenir. Governor Yadav said that like a tune is set by blending various kinds of sounds and words by joining letters, in the same way diversity of people, rituals, traditions and languages make India a great country. We should maintain identity of India as a multi-culture, multi-religion and multi-language country. The Governor said that youths are future builders of country. They carry responsibility of country on their shoulders. On the occasion, organisation’s Youth Director Fr Alexander Jesudasan felicitated Governor Yadav by presenting him a memento.
TWO TRAVEllING ON BUS roof ElECTROCUTED
Jhabua: Two people, who were travelling on the roof of a bus, were today electrocuted and seven others sustained burn injuries when they come into contact with an overhead high-tension wire at Amba Pithanpur village, police said. The bus, carrying a wedding party, was en route from Dhar’s Guda Tanda village to Semlia village when the incident occurred. The deceased have not been identified yet.
TWO KIllED, MANY HURT AS TANKER HITS BIKES
Bhind: Two youths were killed and as many injured when their motorcycles were hit by a tanker on the Bhind-Gwalior National Highway last night, police said. Tinkle Singh Tomar and Vipin Singh Tomar were returning to their village after their duty at a factory. Mahendra Singh and his relative were returning to his native village on another motorcycle. Both the vehicles were hit by a tanker from behind. Tinkle (35) and Mahendra died on the spot. Two other youths were injured and referred to Gwalior.
TOWN INSPECTOR DETAINED FOR MOlESTING WOMAN
Ujjain: A town inspector was today detained in connection with the molestation of a woman in Mahidpur, police said. Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (Scheduled Castes’ Welfare) Naraya Dabar said a complaint was lodged against Mahidpur TI SS Nagar last night by the victim (35) that the police official had allegedly molested her in a farmhouse.
55-YR-OlD MAN SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES
Jabalpur: A man, who was seriously wounded when the wall of a ‘kutcha’ house collapsed at Sukha village late last night, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital here, police said. Natwara village-resident Sukhanand Choudhary (55) had come at his relative’s place at Sukha village. He was injured in the mishap late night and rushed to hospital where he died.
WOMEN, CHIlD DIE AFTER setting themselves on fire
Satna: Distraught over family bickering, a woman doused her one-year-old son and herself with kerosene and set it afire in Bitma village, police said. Preeti Dwivedi (20) took the extreme step yesterday after placing Prateek on her lap. The duo was admitted to the District Hospital where the kid succumbed last night and his mother met the same fate today.
Youth held for sexually assaulting minor
Satna: A youth was arrested today for sexually assaulting a five-year-old in Ankda village, police said. last night, the girl who was attending a wedding was lured by Ankit Singh Parihar to a garden where he committed the crime.
The accused then fled from the seene. The victim’s kin lodged a complaint with the police after which the police nabbed him. The victim child was admitted to the district hospital.
24-yr-old man commits suicide
Jabalpur: A man has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house at Ganj Colony last night, police said. Saurabh Srivastava (24) took his own life due to unknown reasons.
Cops clueless about three minor missing girls
Dewas: Police are still clueless regarding three girls aged between 10 and 12 years -- who went missing from Mundladangi village on Thursday.
“The Superintendent of Police announced a reward of Rs 5,000 for providing the minors’ location,” Town Inspector Prem Singh Bhadauriya said. Seven teams were formed to search for the girls. One each was sent to Shajapur, Bhopal and Ratlam railway stations, one each to child protection homes in Indore and Ujjain divisions and two to investigate Banchra community camps.
Youth dies after being run over by train
Jabalpur: A youth has been run over by a train in rural police station limits in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Bhupat Singh Patel (27) resident of Sunachar village.
SBI’s arun bhogilal nominated as national V-P
Bhopal: State Bank of India Award Staff Employees Union, Bhopal Circle, here on Monday welcomed General Secretary of Bhopal circle Arun Bhogilal on his nomination as National Vice President. Employees and office bearers were present on the occasion.