special drive to enroll people in PM schemes
Gwalior: Chief Secretary of State Antony Disha said on Wednesday that a special drive would be launched to enroll people for Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) in the state between May 20 to 30. He said that various programmes should be organised in every district of the State to enroll people who have bank account for the schemes and bank accounts should be opened for those without a bank account.
transport regional offices to do fitness test
Gwalior: Transport Commissioner Shailendra Shrivastava said on Wedensday that the vehicles that are registered in Gwalior but obtained permit from Rewa are no longer required to come to Gwalior for getting fitness certificate i.e. the fitness certificate of the bus can be issued by RTO who has issued the permit. The transport department has decided that fitness test of any commercial vehicle would not be done by RTO but by the transport regional office which has issued the permit. This rule would benefit 1, 80,000 commercial vehicles of the State.
Indore residents ghero IG office
Indore: Residents of Azad Nagar locality in the city on Wednesday ghearoed Indore range IG's office against police apathy to take action against criminals, who according to them, are committing crimes without any fear of getting arrested. A group of residents led by Suresh Haran, a resident of Musakhedi on Wednesday ghaeroed IG office and raised slogans against police officials for not taking any action against criminals involved in Tuesday's night incident. The aggrieved residents aid that one Akash, son of Shobharam had been attacked by some assailants on Tuesday night. Though they complained about the matter with the police station, they were shooed away and not entertained by the police. They said it is out of sheer police apathy that they were constrained to ghearo IG office. The residents complaining about a criminal Malkhan of the locality, said time and against this criminal had been causing troubles to the residents but no action is being taken by the police despite repeated complaints. The residents had earlier also lodged a complaint with the SP office but no action was taken against their complaint. Meanwhile, IG Indore range, Vipin Maheshwari taking cognizance of the complaint has ordered Sanyogitaganj CSP to inquire into the matter.
Fire in tyre remould factory in Indore
Indore: A major fire broke out on Wednesday at a tyre remould factory and a godown containing electronic goods at laxmibai Nagar, police said. The fire brigade was informed about the fire when the factorys security guard noticed smoke coming out at around 0300-0400 hrs. Shortly, the fire acquired huge proportions and engulfed a godown containing electronic goods. The blaze could not be doused despite fire fighters fighting the flames for hours. The reason behind the fire was yet to be ascertained. No loss of life was reported. Industries Minister to attend several programmes at Shivpuri
Yahodhara to review silo wheat procurement
Bhopal: Commerce and Industries Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia will take part in various programmes in Shivpuri district on May 14. Scindia will inspect silo wheat procurement centres at village Padora and launch new tubewell at Fatehpur and Badodi. At noon, she would inaugurate one-way road from Madhav Chowk to Court Road. The Minister will also chair a meeting of officers to review progress of Pradhanmantri Jeevan Bima, Pradhanmantri Suraksha Bima and Atal Pension Yojana. Scindia will felicitate Neeti Saxena who stood 8th in the merit list of 12th Board exam. In the evening, she will inspect newly constructed oil mill and printing press constructed under Pradhanmantri Rozgar Srajan Karyakram.
Documentary screening on Godna at IGRMS
Bhopal: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is organising Colloquium and Documentary Screening on Godna as part of concluding ceremony of ongoing workshop ‘Godna Srijan’ on Thursday, May 14 from 11.30 am at Avritti Bhawan. A documentary film ‘Godna by Bhil and Gond Tribes’ of 21 minutes directed by Tagore Fellow and retired Survey Officer of Adivasi lok Kala Parishad Vasant Nirgune. The documentary showcases the traditional method of Godna tattoo system and effect of modernisation on Godna. later a Colloquium on Godna will be organised, where subject experts will discuss the scientific and social importance of Godna Tattoo. In this colloquium, former Director Adivasi lok Kala Parishad and Tribal and folk culture scholar and Doctor Kapil Tiwari and Acupuncture expert Dr. Rashmi Jha would be participating.
Titan Eyeplus launches attractive offers
Bhopal: Titan Eyeplus announced a range of attractive offers on frames, contact lenses and Titan lenses. The offer is valid from May 15, 2015 across all Titan Eyeplus stores as well online on the e-commerce portal www.titan.co.in. The brand is offering up to 40% off on frames that are trendy and high on the fashion quotient. Customers can also avail up to 10% off on Titan lenses and a flat 15% off on contact lenses. There are also a variety of great deals available on international brands as well. Speaking on the offer CEO - Eyewear Division, Titan Company ltd Ravi Kant, said, "We are excited to announce an exciting bouquet of offers at Titan Eyeplus. This is our biggest consumer offer for the year. It will be promoted across multiple media with print being the lead across 100 towns that we are present in. We are launching a consumer offer after a substantial gap and we are sure that the customers are also looking forward to it.”
purse of Ex-C'garh CM's wife stolen in train
Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogis wife Renu Jogis purse has been stolen from a train between Itarsi and Hoshangabad railway stations, Government Railway Police (GRP) said. Jogi was traveling in A1 coach of the Somnath Express on Tuesday from Jabalpur to Bhopal when she realised between Itarsi and Hoshangabad that her purse containing Rs 10,000 in cash and identity card was stolen. A case was later registered at Habibganj GRP on the basis of her complaint.
Access portal for all information
Bhopal: All colleges have been directed to upload information about subjects, courses and fees on the portal of Higher Education Department for online admission process of graduation and post-graduation classes for academic year 2015-16. All government and private colleges should upload this information by May 20. Higher Education Minister directs to fill vacancies in Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya soon.
‘fill Vacancies in Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya’
Bhopal: Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta has directed to fill vacancies in Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain at the earliest. Gupta held discussions with university vice chancellor regarding its problems. Minister of State for Higher and School Education Deepak Joshi also attended the meeting. Gupta directed to sanction Rs. 10 crore to the university. He said that a time-bound action plan should be chalked out to complete university’s building before Simhastha. Principal Secretary Higher Education KK Singh and other officers were also present on the occasion.
Umashankar inspects park in ward 28
Bhopal: Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta inspected a park near Yoga Centre in ward 28 here on Wednesday. Gupta directed Municipal Corporation officers to develop necessary facilities there.