2789 nominations filed for Panchayat polls
Bhopal: According to the information received so far, 2789 nominations were filed for the first phase of Panchayat general elections 2014-15 by the 6th day of process to file nominations in the state today including 459 candidates for district Panchayat, 643 Janpad Panchayat, 397 for sarpanch and 1290 nominations for panch. December 29 is the last date for filing nominations for the first phase. Scrutiny will be done on December 30 and candidature may be withdrawn by January 1, 2015. Nominations for the second and third phase will be filed from December 31. Details are also available on State Election Commission’s website www.mplocalelection.gov.in.
SEC releases election programme
Bhopal: State Election Commission has released election programme for district Panchayat area number 7, Janpad Panchayat ward number 13 and newly constituted Gram Panchayats Chetupada and Arushi in Dabra development block of Gwalior district. Similarly, election programme has been released for general elections of Gram Panchayats, Janpad and district Panchayats in Maihar development block of Satna district. Nominations will be filed from December 31, 2014 to January 7, 2015. Scrutiny will be held on January 8. Candidates may withdraw candidature till January 30. Election symbols will be allotted on January 10. Polling will be held on February 19. Votes polled for panch and sarpanch will be counted at polling booths after end of polling and those of district and Janpad Panchayat members at development block headquarters on February 22.
CRISP’s NY calendar released
Bhopal: Mukesh Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of CRISP released the New Year calendar for 2015 here on Monday. Shrikant Bansal, COO, CRISP said that the New Year Calendar of CRISP combines the elegant and aesthetically shot photographs and matching pearls of wisdom in form of motivational quotes. The Calendar photographs are arranged in alignment of and highlighting the specifics and flavours of each month. The black background of calendar brings out the beauty of the pictures and makes easy readability even from a distance, said Mukesh Sharma, CEO of CRISP. Rajesh Maheshwari, AGM, CRISP along with senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Patwa mourns death of poet Hukumpal
Bhopal: Minister of State for Culture Surendra Patwa has expressed profound grief over the death of poet and litterateur Hukumpal Singh ‘Vikal’. In his condolence message, Patwa said that Singh was a frontline litterateur. He was known as a pillar among new writers. Patwa has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul.
Govt promotes two medical officers
Bhopal: The State Government has promoted and given new postings to two Unani Medical Officers. As per the order, Dr Syed Mohammad Hyder Naqvi, Unani Medical Officer, Sironj in Vidisha districts has been promoted as Superintendent and posted as Superintendent Unani College and Hospital Bhopal. Dr Syed Ayaz Ali, Unani Medical Officers, Government Unani College Bhopal has been promoted and posted as Superintendent Unani Pharmacy Bhopal.
Workshop for officers on RSS
Bhopal: A workshop for officers on the implementation of the Rajya Shiksha Sewa by the State Government will be held on December 30. In all, 44 officers of School Education Department will take part in the workshop at Hotel Palash from 9 am. Officers of division, district, development block and sub-division level will be imparted for smooth discharge of responsibilities. Fixation of administrative and financial powers will be done on the occasion.
1.11 cr kg of sugar for pds
Bhopal: Quota of 1.11 crore kg sugar and 1.08 crore kg salt has been allotted for targeted public distribution system under Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana in the state for January. Salt and sugar have been allotted fair price shop-wise. Information about the allotment has also been uploaded on Samagra portal http:/nfsa.samagra.gov.in. Each of Antyodaya Anna Yojana and priority families will get one kg sugar at the rate of Rs 13.5 per kg. Salt and sugar are being provided to 1.17 crore eligible families. Food and Civil Supplies Department has directed to lift the quota from supply centres of State Civil Supplies Corporation and distribute to fair price shops. Wheat weighing 3,115 MT at the rate of 12 kg 500 grams per student has been released to hostels of SC, ST and backward classes in the state. Directives have been given to provide wheat to these hostels at the rate of Re. one per kg. Instructions have been given to lift quota for October, November and December positively by December 31. Remaining allotment for January, February and March 2015 may be lifted on the first of every month.
Arya chairs meeting of puruskar jury
Bhopal: labour, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Minister Antar Singh Arya chaired a meeting of jury for late Ramji Mahajan Pichhada Varg Rajya Sewa Puruskar-2013 here on Monday. Members of the jury including PHE and Animal Husbandry Minister Kusum Mahdele, Bhopal Mayor Krishna Gaur, Additional Chief Secretary Backward Classes and Minorities Suranjana Ray and Commissioner Vishwamohan Updhayay considered the entries. Under late Ramji Mahajan State Service Awards, 16 social workers of backward classes are given away awards for working towards upliftment and development of backward classes. Awards are given to 8 males and 8 females. Each award carries Rs one lakh and citation.
Panchayat clerk held on graft charge
Indore: A Janpad panchayat clerk was arrested on Monday while allegedly accepting a bribe of `30,000 from a village panchayat secretary by the lokayukta police in Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua district. The accused, Gulab Singh Vasunia (44) who is a clerk with the Janpad Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kalidevi area, was arrested on the complaint of Rehada area village panchayat secretary Jamsingh Masania, lokayukta police inspector said. Police said Vasunia demanded `30,000 from Masania saying he would hush up a departmental enquiry against the secretary which was initiated after a complaint against him about some irregularities in a construction work at Rehada. On the complaint of Masani, a trap was laid at the Janpad office and Vasunia was caught accepting the bribe. Vasunia has been booked and arrested under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The file related to the complaint against Masania has been seized and further investigations are on.
4 injured after leopard attack
Rajgarh: Four persons were injured in a leopard attack last evening near Ghansoda village in the district. Divisional forest officer Nahar Singh said the leopard first attacked Kallu Khan, who retaliated with a sickle. The leopard then ran off into the village and attacked three more persons. The victims were sent to Indore for treatment, he said, adding that a cage has been set to catch the animal.
Municipal Corporation demolishes houses
Gwalior: The municipal corporation demolished the houses which were causing hindrance in the winding of Morar River. As a result, the residents became homeless and were passing through difficulties in the open during this inclement weather. The victims went to the Rani Mahal to lodge a protest to the Woman and Child Development Minister Maya Singh, but before the victim reached, the Minister left the house so the victims had to return empty handed shouting slogans. The resident of Ganesh colony went to Rani Mahal but the minister Maya Singh had left the house before the victims reached their. After that they went to the house of the mayor Sameeksha Gupta and started shouting slogans and staged gherao. On receipt of information the Madhavganj police reached there and pacified the agitators. Senior leader of the congress wrote a letter to the minister Maya Singh to care for the victims and get them justice.