SBI ladies Club donates ration to NSB inmates
Bhopal: SBI ladies Club donated food grains to Nirmala Shishu Bhavan(NSB), Bhopal. Subhasree Ghose, President, SBI ladies Club, Bhopal Circle handed over the ration at a programme organised at ‘Nirmala Shishu Bhavan’ at Kotra Sultanabad Bhopal. She also distributed Blankets and bed linen to the spastic and speacially-abled inmates of the centre on the eve of New Year. Speaking on the occasion, Ghose stated that we should empathise rather than sympathising with these children. She further said that SBI ladies Club conducts hosts of social activities on behalf of SBI and also on their own, like providing Books and Stationery, things of daily needs to the inmates of orphanages and juvenile homes, celebrating festivals with them, providing ration to them etc. These activities are undertaken on a regular basis, stated Ghose. Also present on the occasion were, the Vice President of the Club Sarita Panda and Anju Sahay and other members of the Club.
Four persons killed, 3 injured in road mishap
Mandsaur: Four persons were killed and three others sustained injuries when their car dashed against a tree and fell off a small bridge on Bhanpur-Gandhi Sagar road near here on Wednesday. The accident took place when the car rammed into a tree and the driver lost control following which the vehicle fell from the bridge on Bhanpur-Gandhi Sagar road, nearly 155 kms from here, Superintendent of Police Manoj Sharma said. The deceased have been identified as Kamal Singh(35), Sonu Malkhan(24), Puran Singh(25) and Vinod(23) — all residents of State’s Damoh district. Sharma said driver Omprakash(26), Sonu lal(24) and Satu Meena(24), who belong to Rajasthan were rushed to the nearby primary health centre from where they were taken to Jhalawar district for further treatment. The SP said the ill-fated car was going to Bhanpur from Gandhi Sagar area when the accident took place. Police have registered a case, he added.
Affidavit mandatory for all candidates
Bhopal: It has been made mandatory for every candidate during urban body elections to submit affidavit in the proforma prescribed by the Commission. The affidavit will contain information about candidate’s criminal background, details of moveable and immoveable property, liabilities and educational qualifications. Candidates belonging to SCs, STs, and OBCs will also have to file caste certificate along with affidavit. Candidates must also produce no-dues certificates pertaining to electricity bills.
Maya informs Maneka about women empowerment
Bhopal: Women and Child Development Minister Maya Singh called on Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday. She informed the Union Minister about efforts in the State to empower women and nourish children. Minister Maya Singh urged Gandhi for early sanction to proposals sent by the State Government for establishment of Nirbhaya Kendra.
Govt to accept tenders over Rs2l by online Portal
Bhopal: The State Government has decided to accept all tenders worth over Rs2 lakh in all departments through e-Procurement Portal with effect from January 1, 2015. The decision has been taken on the recommendation of high-level empowered committee headed by the Chief Secretary. The Government has directed all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries to make all uncovered departments e-Procurement System Onboard at the earliest.
‘Christmas gives message of peace and love’
Bhopal: Governor Ram Naresh Yadav while addressing Christmas celebration function at Raj Bhavan said that this festival gives message of mutual love, peace and sacrifice. lord Jesus Christ has given message of righteousness, non-violence, sacrifice and love. He lived for service and welfare of people and taught path of truth. Governor Yadav said that our country is a symbol of unity and diversity. Here, all religions are respected. Our saints and seers had disseminated message of respect for all religions and ideology of Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam throughout the world. Our’s is the large democratic country in the world where all festivals, fairs and major events are celebrated with unity, harmony and goodwill. In his message, the Archbishop said that when a child is born into a family, it is an occasion of happiness for all. lord Jesus’ birth was an occasion of happiness for entire world and universe since his teachings of love, brotherhood and amity are universal. He said that Christmas is a harbinger of auspicious New Year.