CM to hold roadshows abroad from june 7
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a series of road shows abroad to attract investment. He will make the beginning from South Africa where he will hold road shows from June 7 to 15 and make investors aware of investment potential in Madhya Pradesh.
Chouhan will go to Mumbai at 2 pm on June 6 from where he will depart for South African industrial city Johannesburg in the evening. He will along with a delegation meet the High Commissioner at Johannesburg on June 7. He will hold discussions with investors on June 8. Chouhan will meet head of Guteng region and members of Indian Business Forum on June 9. He will participate in local programmes at Kruger on June 10 and 11. The Chief Minister will meet top representatives of commerce and industry in the capital Cape Town on June 12, 13 and 14. Chouhan will return to Mumbai on June 15 and reach Bhopal at 8 am on June 16.
‘increase effort for environment conservation’
Bhopal: In his message on World Environment Day, Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa has said that efforts for environmental conservation should be increased at every level. Pace of degradation of environment has increased for the last some decades, which is casting adverse effects on human beings, animals, forests and nature. Efforts made from time to time at Government/non-Government levels need to be stepped up, he added. The Chief Secretary said that all of us need clean and healthy environment. Environmental conservation is also necessary with development. Apart from government, it is also responsibility of voluntary organisations to work towards conservation of forests, hills and rivers and ensure cleanliness in cities and villages. The Chief Secretary has urged all sections of society to contribute in ensuring better environment.
CBI’s citizen helpline to check corruption
Bhopal: To keep a tab on corruption in Government offices, CBI unit here has started a “citizen helpline” where people can call and register their complaints against officials demanding bribe. The agency has provided a mobile phone number and an email ID through which such complaints can be made, a statement from the CBI office here said. People can also file their complaints through a mail addressed to Superintendent of Police posted here. Complaints against corruption and bribe related demands, can be lodged to email hobacbpl.cbi.gov.in or contact cell number 09425600070. Citizens can also write to Superintendent of Police, CBI, Anveshan Parisar, Char Imli, Bhopal.
14 hurt in truck-bus collision
Mandsaur: As many as 14 passengers were injured when a bus hit a roadside tree after a truck rammed into it from behind near lakhmakhedi village on Mhow-Neemuch road. The bus driver was among the injured in the accident that took place last night. The injured were admitted to hospital. The truck driver managed to flee soon after the accident.
Tribal man dies in custody, 5 cops suspended
Jhabua: Five police personnel were on Tuesday suspended following the death of a tribal accused in custody in Sorwa police station. Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Jha suspended Sorwa Station House Officer Mahendra Singh, head constables Krishanpal Singh Tomar, Sudip and Mahendra, and Constable Sunil with immediate effect. Collector NP Dehriya ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Three people were arrested in connection with eloping a girl and looting incident. During interrogation, Adivasi Jhingla died on Wedenesday. Jhingla’s kin alleged that the police beat up him in custody which led to his death.
5 BJYM workers hurt in police lathicharge
Raisen: Five Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers sustained minor injuries when police resorted to mild lathicharge following a clash with traffic police over vehicle parking dispute in this district headquarters. “During its regular checking the traffic police issued challan to some vehicle owners for illegal parking. Among it there was a car of a BJYM worker, who refused to give fine and involved in a brawl with police. He called others, who shouted slogans and staged a ‘chakka jam’,” Sub-Divisional Police Officer Jl Ahirwar told. He said that the police resorted to lathicharge when BJYM workers again staged road blockade before a college in which five workers were injured. They were referred to Bhopal for treatment. A case was registered against 25 unidentified people.