Khajuraho Dance Festival begins today
Bhopal: Country's one of the celebrated cultural events, the 42nd annual Khajuraho Dance Festival will commence in Chhattarpur district on Saturday. The festival will showcase classical dances, including Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi, depicting the ancient tales like - 'Mahishasur Mardini' and 'Krishna Rasa,' an official said. The festival is being organized by Department of Culture, Madhya Pradesh, will be held against the backdrop of iconic Khajuraho temples, built by Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD, world-wide know for erotic sculptures. The performances will be held in an open-air auditorium by renowed artists in front of the Chitragupta Temple dedicated to 'Surya' (the Sun God) and the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, in the western group of temples at Khajuraho. The festival has gained international recognition with a world heritage site being its venue. Khajuraho temples witness the maximum footfalls of foreign tourists in Madhya Pradesh, the official added.
Eyes of late Hemi Devi Rajani donated
Bhopal: Sant Hirdaram Nagar based late Hemi Devi Rajani 87 expired on Friday. Next of the kin of the deceased Ramesh, Purshotam and Madhavdas Rajani donated her eyes to Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital. With this donation two visually impaired person will get vision. Not only her eyes but her body is also donated to a local Medical College. Deceased Hemi Devi Rajani had pledged to donate eyes during her life time. By Fulfilling her wish her eyes and body have been donated. Trustee of Sewa Sadan lC Janiyani prayed for the peace of departed soul and expressed gratitude to the family members for donating her eyes and body for the welfare of suffering humanity.
Swachchh Bharat held at Bairagarh Ward 4
Bhopal: Swachchh Bharat Campaign was organised at Bairagarh Ward Number four here on Friday, people were made aware of the importance of cleanliness. The drive was led state In-charge of Rashtriya Jagran Manch Kameshwar Sharma. The campaign started from Kalka temple and ended at Chanchal square. Kameshwar said that they received a lot of support from the residents in the locality and they had many issues which will be looked into and tried to be solved. “Next time on February 24 we will organize a similar campaign at ward number two,” said Kameswar.
14 Scout and Guide to represent India in lanka
Bhopal: Fourteen Scout and Guide, Rover-Ranger and Scouter will represent India in Jamboree Japhna (Sri lanka). State secretary scout and guide MP Prakash Dasoriya informed that in Japhna the meet will be held from February 19 to 27 in which 34 Indian participants will be present, out of which 14 is from Indore. The participants from Madhya Pradesh are Kunal Mishra, Archit Jain, Devansh Mishra, Akshat Sharma, Agraj Mishra, Dehriya Mehta, Shrishab Rana, Varnika Mishra, Jayesht Mishra, Reeth Neema, Riya Rana, Astha Tongiya, Suresh Pathak and Radhika Atul Dubey.
National pulse polio from February 21 to 23
Bhopal: National pulse polio campaign will be organised from February 21 to 23 in that zero to five years of children shall be compulsorily administered polio drops. All the arrangements have been made. This campaign was announced by CEO of District Panchayat Subhash Divedi at Collectorate in the meeting of the task force organised for the National pulse polio campaign. In the meeting it was also informed that all the parents of children below the age five were requested to take their children to the nearest polio booth and be administered the medicine. Polio booth will be set up at all anganwadi centers and Government health centers.
Free animal therapy, advice to be given in camp
Bhopal: Free animal therapy and advice would be given in the camp to be organised at Government Animal Hospital at Sadar Manzil Bhopal from February 20 to 22 from 8 am to 1 pm. This camp is organised on behalf of ‘Pet day’ and on this occasion free vaccination will be given. Other than this camp in this hospital there is dental care, dermatological care, physiotherapy, X-Ray, Sono-graphy, surgery and details about dog license are available.
All child care institutions must be registered
Bhopal: All institutions meant for the care and safety of the children below the age of 18 years must be registered. Child Justice (Children Supervision and Protection Act) 2015 is applied since January 15, 2016. The registration is mandatory as per the section 41(01) under the Act and under section 42 of the Act if any one gives shelter to children below the age of 18 without being registered, it is considered punishable up to an year of jail or one lakh rupees fine or both.
Private students of class V, VIII fill forms
Bhopal: Private students of class fifth and class eight have started filling forms for this year’s exam. The last date for submitting form at BEO is March 5. The applicant must be a resident of MP and his/her age must be 14 by January 1, 2016. The applicant should provide a solid reason for his/her appearing in as private candidate. The examination fees for class five is Rs 30 and for class eight is Rs 50. The cost of the application form is Rs 10. The private students will appear with the regular students for the exam.