CM releases Govt’s calendar
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released Government calendar and diary for year 2015 at Mantralaya here on Saturday. Revenue Minister Rampal Singh and Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa were also present on the occasion. Tourism is the theme of this year’s government calendar, which contains aerial photographs of state’s tourist spots including Kapildhara Amarkantak, Khajuraho group temples, Chhatris of Orchha, tomb of Mohammad Ghaus Gwalior, Buddha Stupa Sanchi, Kshipra Ramghat Ujjain, Tajul Masajid Bhopal, Jahaz Mahal Mandu, Dhuandhar Bhedaghat, Ahilya Ghat Maheshwar, Bhim Bethka and Chauragarh Pachmarhi. Principal Secretary to CM Iqbal Singh Bains and Principal Secretary Revenue Arun Tiwari were also present on the occasion.
Tiwari presents Govt calendar to CS
Bhopal: A copy of Madhya Pradesh Government’s calendar for year 2015 was presented to Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa by Principal Secretary Revenue Arun Tiwari here on Saturday. Year 2015 is being observed as Tourism Year in Madhya Pradesh. The calendar focuses on this aspect. Chief Secretary DeSa lauded photographs and presentation of information regarding State’s tourist destinations in the calendar printed by Government Press Bhopal. Printing quality of the calendar is also being praised.
Govt seeks reports on school inspections
Bhopal: The State Government has sought reports about school inspections during December 2014 from Divisional Joint Directors, District Education Officers, Assistant Directors and officers in-charge Gyan Punj. Directives have been given to submit reports by January 5 along with portal copy.
Official suspended on fake promotion order
Bhopal: Sub-engineer Pradeep Barde of Rural Engineering Service in Badnagar development block of Ujjain district has been suspended with immediate effect for releasing fake promotion order. The sub-engineer had prepared a fake order for promotion to assistant engineer and tried to assume charge at Kasrawad office in Maheshwar. A criminal case was filed against Pradeep Barde when this case of serious misconduct came to light. Pradeep Barde was arrested by Maheshwar police station. Since Pradeep Barde was kept in judicial custody for over 48 hours, he was suspended by Development Commissioner Madhya Pradesh.
Collector appointed as incharge
Bhopal: Vidisha District Collector has been appointed as in-charge of Vidisha Nagar Palika Parishad after its term ended on January 3. The collector has been vested with all powers and responsibilities of the corporation till holding of its general elections and formation of new council. Orders to this effect have been issued.
Steps to save crops from frost
Bhopal: Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Department has directed its field staff to publicise methods to save crops from frost. According to Meteorology Department, mercury is likely to dip at rapid pace in several districts of the State. Reports have been received from some places about fall of temperature to 4 degree. Fall in temperature might affect crops in the form of frost. Farmers should burn garbage and dried weeds so that its smoke may spread over the filed from north-west. Weed control is also vital. In this way, temperature can be controlled upto some extent. Dried fields run greater risk of being affected by frost. Therefore, crops should be irrigated lightly with sprinkler. Solution of 500 gram urea in 1000 litre water and spraying it with 15 days’ interval is also very effective to prevent frost. Director Agriculture Mohan lal has directed field officers of all divisional and district offices to inform farmers through beating of drums, newspapers and local electronic channels.
Arushi to hold car rally for blind people
Bhopal: Blind Challenge Car Rally is an annual feature which generate awareness among the masses regarding the issues concerning persons with visual impairment. For last eight years Arushi with event management group- Genius is organising this car rally where the vehicle is driven by a sighted person and the navigator is a blind person, who reads the route given to them on the spot in Braille. It is a small fun event within the city limits, cars being driven in slow speed. The participants for the rally are from all over Madhya Pradesh. This is the ninth successive year for organising ‘Blind Challenge Car Rally 2015’ on January 11. The rally will be covering around 30 kms within Bhopal Municipal limits. There are cash prizes and trophies for first three winners and mementos and certificates to all participants. Navigators will be provided by the organizers. Persons interested are requested to collect their entry forms from Arushi, 1, Shivaji Nagar, Near MPEB Office, Bhopal along with nominal entry fees, copy of Car’s Registration, Insurance papers and participant’s driving license.
65-year-old donates eyes before death
Bhopal: Eyes of Sant Hirdaram Nagar based 65-year-old deceased woman Ishwaridevi has been donated to Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital by her son lalchand Keswani on Saturday. Ishwaridevi was an old patient of Asthma and died on Saturday morning. With these eyes two visually impaired persons will now get vision. late Ishwaridevi was follower of Paramhansa Sant Hirdaram. She wished to donate her eyes before her death. Trustee Siddh Bhau and lC Janiyani paid their homage to departed soul.
New version of police safety App updated
Gwalior: The new version of police safety App on Google Play has been updated. In this version old defects have been removed. Keeping the security of general public the Gwalior police have made security arrangements high-tech by launching Gwalior police App. In this the fresh news and FIR of the police with latest status, could be known. Now the police have launched women safety App. It has been appreciated by the women and downloaded it in a large number. The police have updated both the Apps. The users can update the new version in Google play store.
‘Freedom of Secretariat in Indian legislatures’
Bhopal: A seminar on ‘Freedom of Secretariat in Indian legislatures’ would be held by sub-committee of permanent committee of lok Sabha, at Indore on Monday. The subjects raised in the meeting would be put forth in the All India Presiding Officers’ convention scheduled later this year. Speaker of Madhya Pradesh assembly Sitasharan Sharma would be present at the seminar as a guest. Secretary of Madhya Pradesh state assembly AP Singh would on Sunday review the preparations of arrangements with the officials of Indore district administration. Convener of the sub-committee Speaker of Andhra Pradesh State assembly council A Chakrapaani, speaker of Bihar state assembly Uday Narayan Choudhary, speaker of Haryana state assembly Kanwar Pal and speaker of Sikkim state assembly KN Rai have consented to remain present during the seminar. Chairperson of standing committee and speaker of lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan would also attend the seminar. Officials of lok Sabha and other legislative assemblies would be present at the seminar and thereafter, the participants would visit Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar and other historical places.