Ajay Singh appears before court
Bhopal: Former leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Ajay Singh appeared in the local court here on Saturday and recorded his statements besides depositing a fine of `5,500 imposed on him earlier in the case. The fines were imposed on him for not appearing in the court on the scheduled hearing dates. Singh had filed a defamation case against BJP leaders Prabhat Jha, Nandkumar Singh Chouhan and one S Tiwari who had told media that Singh and his family are forcibly in possession of land belonging to tribals. The statements of Singh could not be recorded completely and the court has fixed December 6 as next date for hearing.
Spiritual rally on Sai Baba’s birthday today
Bhopal: Shri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation would organise a spiritual rally on the occasion of the 89th birthday of Shri Sathya Sai Baba here at Shantivan on Sunday. At around 8.30 am on Sunday the procession would start from Shantivan, Tulsi Nagar and return after passing through TT Nagar area. In the procession, students of Sathya Sai Bal Vikas, Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Gomati High School and members of Sathya Sai Youth Wing would participate. Devotees singing religious hymns would be move with the procession carrying quotes of Shri Sathya Sai Baba. later, in the evening, a short play, songs and cultural programmes based on the Sathya Sai Baba mission will be organised. Every year several thousands of devotees celebrate the birthday in the city. The birthday would be celebrated in more than 200 countries.
ladies Club celebrates silver jubilee
Bhopal: On stepping into the Silver Jubilee year, BHEl ladies Club run Chapati Centre on Saturday organised a grand programme kick starting the celebration. On this occasion Neelima Prasad, President, BHEl ladies Club was present as the Chief Guest. Saroj Singh, Vice-president, Chapati Centre; all vice-president, office bearers and other members of the club were present in the programme. Prasad in her address said that it is an achievement for any organization to successfully keep on touching new heights thereby entering into the 25th year. Chapati Centre is not a mere organization but a reflection of the trust of many people and families. The women employees working in the centre withstanding all seasonal changes is delivering chapatti and other essential food supplies since inception with similar devotion by which a mother prepares food and feeds his child. She further compared the Chapati centre with that of the Mumbai Dabbawalas. Singh in her address said that the successful entry into the 25th year is due to the dedicated and committed efforts of the employees of the Chapati Centre. She thanked the vice-presidents, all other members of the club and the centre for their support in making the programme successful.
library at Aakriti Nest inaugurated
Bhopal: Spiritual Guru Pt Vijay Shankar Mehta and Hemant Kumar, CMD, Aakriti Group inaugurated library at Aakriti Nest in Aakriti eco-city campus. The library will have of books, journals, spiritual manuscripts etc. The Aakriti Nest was established, especially for all those, who want to live the life with pride, even after the age of 50.
Followed by the inauguration, there was a discourse on ‘Hanumanji ke sath jiyein Bachpan, Jawani aur Budhapaa’. The discourse was given by renowned Spiritual Guru Pt Vijay Shankar Mehta. He has shown the path for - how to effectively manage various stages of life especially in view of the hectic lifestyles that we living today. life entrusts us with numerous responsibilities. However, some responsibilities have a high priority and that too in everyone’s life. According to Guru Ji, managing various stages of our life is an art. We all should learn.
CM, Shukla mourn death of Kalani
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla have expressed profound grief over the death of industrialist PS Kalani. He said that late Kalani promoted entrepreneurship in the state. Kalani died at Indore this morning. He was Chairman of Kalani Group and Director of Treasure Island. The Chief Minister has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. In his condolence message, Shukla said that late Kalani was a known figure in industrial fraternity. Kalani died at Indore on Saturday. He was Chairman of Kalani Group and Director of Treasure Island. Shukla has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
Number of wards touches 85
Bhopal: Under Madhya Pradesh Municipal Act, number of wards has been prescribed as 85 each in Bhopal and Indore municipal corporations. Separate notifications in this regard have been published in Madhya Pradesh Gazette dated November 21.
Farmers advised on use of urea
Bhopal: Urea is being supplied as per demand of farmers in the State. Urea is not required after sowing of pulses crops like gram, masoor and peas. Sowing operations for these crops have almost been completed. Principal Secretary Agriculture Rajesh Rajora informed that sowing operations for wheat are currently on in the state. Urea is not required if DAP is used in the ratio of 12: 32:16 at the time of sowing. About 100 kilogram per hectare urea is required on use of super phosphate 15 days before sowing, 50 kilogram per hectare on first irrigation that is 20 to 25 days after sowing and 50 kilogram per hectare on second irrigation that is 40 to 45 days after sowing.
The Principal Secretary informed that sowing operations for mustards have almost been completed in the state. For this, 90 kilogram per hectare urea is required on first irrigation that is 35 to 40 days after sowing. Demand of urea is properly fulfilled from where it is being received, he added.
All families in Dhar and Shahdol open a/c
Bhopal: The work of opening bank accounts of all families under Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has been completed in Dhar and Shahdol districts also. With this, bank accounts of all families have been opened in seven districts of the State. Earlier, accounts of all families have been opened in Ujjain, Khandwa, Indore, Dewas and Datia districts. Through a drive, 1.77 lakh bank accounts were opened in Dhar district. Earlier in the district, 2.52 lakh out of 4.29 lakh families already had bank accounts. Under the scheme, RuPay Cards have also been provided to 66,522 families. In Shahdol district, 1.69 lakh out of total 2.78 lakh families had already bank accounts. During the drive, bank accounts of remaining 1.09 lakh families were opened.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has congratulated Dhar Collector Jaishree Kiyawat and Shahdol Collector Ashok Kumar Bhargava. He has also praised Dhar lead Bank Manager RK Jain, Shahdol lead Bank Manager PK Das and officers and employees engaged in this work.
Sitting arrangement for voters to be made
Bhopal: State Election Commissioner R Parasuram has informed that 10 queue-less polling booths will be set up in Katni district. He said that arrangements for sitting of voters will be made at these polling booths so that they should not stand in queue. Parasuram informed that a model polling booth will be set up at Maksi in Shajapur district.
Arms to be deposited well before polls
Bhopal: State Election Commissioner R Parasuram has directed officers to enforce law and order without fear during urban body and Panchayat elections. He also directed for impartial action. Parasuram reviewed preparations for elections through video-conferencing here on Saturday. Parasuram said that planning for Panchayat elections should also be made from now. He expressed pleasure over distribution of voter slips. Parasuram said that commission should be informed immediately if any incident takes place. He also replied to questions of collectors and commissioners. Parasuram also informed about reserved EVMs. Additional DGP law and Order Sarabjit Singh said that process of bound over should be undertaken at the earliest in critical and vulnerable areas. Arms should be deposited within prescribed time-limit. Warrants should be served promptly. Singh instructed to review communication plan. He said that a portion of force should be reserved at district level, which may be deployed as and when required. Commissioners, IGs, SPs and other officers were present at video-conferencing.