2 suspended for negligence in election work
Bhopal: Secretary State Election Commission GP Shrivastava has suspended two employees for negligence in election work. Assistant grade-3 Mukesh Verma of Directorate of Industries, Bhopal and driver of the office of Project Officer Woman and Child Development Dhanraj Borse have been suspended for continuous negligence and indifference towards the election work. The two employees were attached by concerning departments with State Election Commission for election work. During suspension, headquarters of the suspended employees will be Panchayat Election Cell in the commission. Meanwhile, State Election Commission has announced programme for recall of Amla Nagar Panchayat Chairman. The election will be held as per photo electoral rolls prepared with reference date of January 1, 2014. Model code of conduct has come into force in concerning area without announcement of election programme. According to Secretary State Election Commission GP Shrivastava, notification of election, publication of electoral rolls and allotment of election symbols will be undertaken from 10.30 am on July 15. Polling will be held from 7 am to 5 pm on August 5. Counting and results will be declared from 9 am on August 7.
Cops, admin told to maintain law and order
Bhopal: On complaints received about riot in Raisen district, Governor Ram Naresh Yadav directed police and administration to take strict action for maintaining law and order in the State to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the State. Yadav said that strict action should be taken against those fanning communalism be them of any caste or religion. He said that those spreading communal hatred are not followers of any religion and faith. Police should always remain alert. The Governor said that riots and violent incidents cause difficulties to common people. Governor Yadav said that our State boasts of celebrating festivals and events of all religions with peace, unity, amity and mutual harmony. He has urged people of the State to strengthen atmosphere of peace and brotherhood following traditions of country and state.
fee for corporator, chairman’s post declared
Bhopal: During urban body elections, candidates for corporator will have to deposit with nomination forms Rs1,000 to Rs5,000 and Chairpersons Rs10,000 to Rs20,000. Corporator’s post- Rs1,000 for Nagar Parishad, Rs3,000 for Nagar Palika and Rs5,000 will have to be a candidate for Municipal Corporation. Chairman/Mayor’s post- Rs10,000 for Nagar Parishad, Rs15,000 for Nagar Palika and Rs20,000 will have to be a candidate of the post of Chairman/Mayor of Nagar Palika/Municipal Corporation. Women, SC, ST and OBC candidates will deposit half of the amount.
bamboo articles presented to chief Minister
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was presented with artistic bamboo articles, made in the State, by Forest Minister Gaurishankar Shejwar here on Saturday. Chouhan said that such articles should be sold in the markets and country and employment opportunities should be make available to bamboo craftspersons. Chouhan said that such artistic products have large number of buyers. All possible cooperation including financial assistance should be provided to State’s bamboo craftspersons under State Government’s schemes. He said that the pen-stands gifted by the Forest Minister should be placed on his tables in CM house and Mantralaya offices. Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation can also make use of such useful bamboo products. Director State Bamboo Mission AK Bhattacharya was also present on the occasion. He informed that IKEA Global Chain has demanded bamboo goods. United State’s Artisan Company will establish a Rs700 crore factory in Jabalpur. Bamboo Mission has also started a scheme for maximum bamboo production.
senior journalist Jahangir Pocha dies
Bhopal: Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla has expressed profound grief over the death of senior journalist Jahangir Pocha. In his condolence message, Shukla said that late Pocha’s role in journalism was important. Pocha will always be remembered for good journalism. Public Relations Minister Shukla has prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
rewa-sindhi stretch to get 4 lanes soon
Bhopal: Energy and Public Relations Minister Shri Rajendra Shukla has said that Rewa-Sidhi stretch on NH 75 will be converted into 4-lane after rainy season. He directed officers to complete work’s tender process within time-limit. Energy Minister Shukla inspected Rewa-Sidhi road and directed for its necessary repair today. Energy Minister Shukla also reviewed land acquisition for NH 75. He directed to complete all repair works within 15 days positively. National Highways’ Chief Engineer informed that awards have been passed for land acquisition. All objections regarding it have been disposed of. The Energy Minister reviewed status of work of Sidhi to Chauphal road, Hanumana to Bahri road and bypass for Rewa-Sidhi National Highway. He directed that decrepit roads in the district should be repaired at the earliest.
BHEl TCB GM transferred to new delhi
Bhopal: Ranjan Prasad, Executive Director, BHEl, Bhopal accorded a warm farewell to RK Tiwari, General Manager, TCB on being transferred to BHEl Industry Sector, New Delhi as General Manager, Renewable and Water Business; Subhash Saxena, General Manager, CDC, PMG and CMG on being transferred to BHEl, Jhansi as General Manager, loco; KK Nair, Additional General manager, HR on being promoted and Transferred to BHEl Corporate office as General Manager, HR-law. Prasad in his enumerated the services extended by all the officials at various post in Bhopal unit and wish them success in their future endeavors.
16-year-old missing girl found in Delhi
Bhind: A minor girl, who had gone missing from her home about a fortnight ago, was found in New Delhi recently. Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (Gohad) Amarnath Verma said that the 16-year-old girl, who hailed from Kheria village, was palavered by Jitendra to come along with him to New Delhi where she was sexually assaulted. Jitendra was arrested by the police and the girl was handed over to her family members after medical examination.
tehsildar caught taking Rs10,000 bribe
Harda: Madhya Pradesh lokayukta’s Special Police Establishment on Saturday caught a tehsildar red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs10,000 from a villager at his residence in Rahatgaon, lokayukta sources said. Tehsildar BD Namdeo demanded a hefty amount from a villager for mutation of his land. On the basis of the villager’s complaint, lokayukta police nabbed him while accepting the bribe. A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
malti hospital celebrates seventh anniv of IVF
Bhopal: Noted gynecologist of the city Dr Malti Bhojwani has said that the society needs to change its mindset towards infertility. While talking to the media persons on the occasion of seventh anniversary of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique in her hospital (Malti Hospital), she said that infertility in simply a disease related to reproductive system. The society should treat the patient equally. She further said that IVF technique has given hope to many couples. With the help of this technique women from 22 to 58 years of age can easily conceive now. Dr Bhojwani further added that awareness should be spread among patients to break their pre conceived notions about infertility.