BoB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO VISIT CITY
Bhopal: Bank of Baroda (BoB) Executive Director (ED) Venkata Rama Moorthy would reach the State Capital on Friday on a two-day visit. During his stay in the city he would participate in various programmes organized by the bank. BoB General Manager Nagesh Shrivastava informed that Moorthy would have busy schedule in the city. On the first day of his visit the ED would inaugurate the bank ATMs in MP Nagar Zone 1 and 2 while the indicative launching of four other ATMs in the city would also be done.
The senior bank official would distribute loans in a credit camp, would hold a business meeting with the branch managers of Bhopal, hold discussions with the local retail loan factory and SME loan factory’s sales officers besides meeting the customers of the bank in the evening. On the second day of his Madhya Pradesh visit Moorthy would go to Indore where he would take part in various programs of the bank. Moorthy working as the ED of the bank since March 10, 2015 is having over 35 years of experience in banking field, in this tenure he has served both in the country and out of the country in different capacities.
Billabong School stress on values
Bhopal: At Billabong High International School Bhopal, the faculty relentlessly pursues and promotes every child’s active participation and involvement in the learning process with emphasis on contemporary values. Deeply rooted in the practicality and applicability of learning, Billabong develops and designs an ‘enriched curriculum’ that goes beyond the printed words of text books and the confines of the classroom. The result is analyzing, experimenting, applying, evaluating and challenging proven facts to create an attitude of inquiry driven by self motivation.
Mridang at Manav Sangrahalaya
Bhopal: Manav Sangrahalaya in continuation to its popular series of ‘Exhibit of the Month’ exhibits one specific object on the dais. In the same series for the month of July, 2015 the ‘Exhibit of the Month’ is ‘Mridang’ double membrane drum used in Bundelkhand area was inaugurated jointly by Prof Sarit K Chaudhuri (Director, IGRMS), Vasant Nirgune (Tagore Fellow and retired Survey Officer of Adivasi lok Kala Parishad) and Joint Director, Arun Kumar Shrivastava today at Veethi Sankul, Manav Sangrahalaya.
Tied to the waist, Mridang is played by the musician using both hands and it is accompanied by other musical instruments - Timki, Majira, Algoja, Ramtula, Palita while performing folk dances such as Daiviya Bhakt, Holi ki faag, Diwari, Badhai, Rai etc. Mridang also finds mention in mythological text and Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mridang is mentioned along with other musical instruments in Ravana’s musical hall Antapur, while lord Hanuman was in search for Goddess Sita. Presence of Dhol in excavated relics of Barhat and Sanchi clearly indicates the prevalence of such musical instruments even 2000 years before.
Colonel’s Academy alumni meet
Mhow: Colonel’s Academy organized its first alumni meet with grandeur. The event was inaugurated by Indore Commissioner Sanjay Dubey who was the chief guest of the day; lt Gen Madhav Dattar was the guest of honor and CEO Cantonment Board RR Panwar was the special guest. The remarkable achievement of Colonel’s Academy right from the time of its inception to present day were well showcased in the form of presentation followed by the colorful entertaining cultural programme. The show was stolen by the school band where the bagpipers and the drummers displayed their prowess and impressed everyone.
The highlight was the felicitation of old teachers and ex-student who had come from across the country. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by the director of school Arjun Bahadur. Principal Keran Bahadur conveyed her gratitude to all the esteemed guest and showered her blessings on the student. later colonel’s academy also organized the career counselling programme and college out placement for the students of class 9th to class 12th. The session was conducted by Prateek Sharma a representative of Singapore based company University.
Tree Plantation and Water Harvesting Drive
Mhow: ‘Tree Plantation and Water Harvesting Drive 2015’ commenced at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow on Wednesday with the plantation of a grove of ‘Jamun’ trees in an open space along a water harvesting pond. Officers, JCOs, Jawans and families of MCTE participated in creating this ‘Jamun Bagh’ of 36 trees, situated in close vicinity of the living area of jawans. More such groves complemented by water harvesting are planned during the month. The emphasis is on planting indigenous variety of fruit trees in groves to enhance biodiversity through proactive management of open spaces.