H&TE Min inaugurates MlA Trophy Cricket Tourney
Bhopal: Higher and Technical Education Minister Umashankar Gupta inaugurated MlA Trophy Cricket Tournament by batting at Nehru Nagar police ground here on Sunday. South-West Assembly Constituency’s 32 teams will take part in the tournament. Final match will be played on April 24. Gupta said that political workers should also associate with social, cultural and sports activities. He said that such competitions give sports talents to come forward. This tournament is being held consecutively for last 5 years. In the tournament 10 over matches will be held. Show match was played between Parshad XI and Organising Committee’s team. Daily 4 matches will be played. local public representatives were also present on the occasion.
Museum Popular lecture on April 19
Bhopal: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is organising the next chapter of its popular series, Museum Popular lecture on Tuesday April 19 at Rock Art Centre Conference Hall daily from 4 pm. Architect from Shillong Aiban S Makhroh will deliver a lecture on “Constancy and Change: A study on traditional and colonial built forms of the Khasis”.
Swar-Maitry on April 20
Bhopal: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sanghralaya is organising an Indian and Foreign instrumental fusion music programme ‘Swar-Maitry’ on Wednesday April 20 at indoor auditorium, Veethi Sankul of Manav Sangrahalaya from 7pm. In this programme, renowned Sitar player Smita Nagdev will collaborate with Musicians from France and Belgium to explore new dimensions of both these music through their unique style of musical presentations. Nagdev will perform with Florian (Flautist from France), Jean-Phillipe a Belgian percussionist, and Cyrille a Belgian Double Bassist will give instrumental performance of fusion of Indian classical and western music.
All India Poets’ Convention on April 19
Bhopal: Under the joint auspices of Mahaveer Utsav Samithi and Sakal Jain Samaj an Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan (All India Poets’ Convention) will be organised on the occasion of anniversary of Mahaveer (Mahaveer Jainti) on April 19 at Kirti Stambh, New Market from 8 pm. The programme would be presided by State minister of Higher education, Technical education and Skills development minister Umashankar Gupta. While talking to the media persons the president of Mahaveer Ustasav Samithi PK Jain revealed the names of the prominent poets who will be take part in the poetry meet. Ramendra Tripati from Agra, Pawan Jain from Bhopal, Praveen Shukl from Delhi, Anu sapan from Bhopal, Madan Mohan Samar from Sultanpur, Rajendra Pandit from lucknow, Rakesh Sharma from Badnavar, Ashok Charan from Jodpur, Govind Rathi from Shajapur and Shabnam Ali from Ujjain will take part in the programme. PK Jain said that all the preparations required for the programme have been completed.
CM releases book of e-governance for major events
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book on GIS for major events specially in the context of Simhashta on the premises Mahakal Mandir at Ujjain on Saturday. He said that this book will be highly useful and effective for events like Simhastha. The book has been authored by NIC’s scientist Dharmendra Singh Yadav. The book contains important suggestions regarding integrated crowd management, traffic, disaster and solid waste management, security arrangements and public health.
Rs1l assistance for Paliwal family victims
Bhopal: The Chief Minister condoled deaths of 11 members of Paliwal family in a road accident in Mahidpur tahsil of Ujjain district. He said that assistance of Rs. one lakh each will be given against each death to legal heir of the family. It is noteworthy that School Education Minister Paras Jain while consoling the bereaved family had assured of financial assistance. Paliwal family’s 11 members died on the spot in a massive collision of their Gamma vehicle with a dumper on Palwa Phate new Ghonsla on Friday.
CM seeks blessings of saints in Akhadas at Ujjain
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sought blessings of saints-seers in Akhadas at Ujjain on Saturday. He was accompanied by his wife Sadhana Singh and son Kartikey. On the Chief Minister’s arrival at Panch Digambari Akhada, Purohits performed Swasti-Vachan and Dhwaj-Poojan. The Chief Minister sought blessings of Mahant Krishnadas Ji Maharaj. He elicited information about arrangements for Mahaparv. Sant Samaj expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister for Simhastha arrangements. Chouhan accepted Prasad in Akhada. He planted a mango sapling on the Akhada premises and had Darshan in Mandir. Chouhan also sought blessings of Mahant Dharmdas Ji Maharaj at Nirwani Ani Akhada and Mahant Rajendra Das Maharaj at Nirmohi Ani Akhada. The Chief Minister dedicated renovation works costing Rs11 crore on the premises of Mangalnath Mandir and ghats constructed at a cost of Rs1 crore 37 lakh. The Chief Minister was accompanied by in-charge Minister Bhupendra Singh, Ujjain Development Authority’s Chairman Jagdish Agrawal, MlA Satish Malviya, President of Akhada Parishd Nand Giri, saints, seers and public representatives.
CM visits Panchayati Akhada Naya Udaseen
Bhopal: The Chief Minister visited Panchayati Akhada Naya Udaseen. He sought blessings of Shri Ghanshyam Das Ji Maharaj. He elicited information about Simhastha arrangements. Akhada chief and other saints-seers lauded arrangements for Simhastha. Akhad Parishad’s General Secretary Shri Narendra Giri, saints, seers and public representatives were present on the occasion. Akhada’s Peshwai will be taken out on April 17.
CM to declare Aavhan Akhada building tax-free
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh announced to declare tax-free from Municipal Corporation the newly constructed building of Shri Panchdasham Aavhan Akhada at village Sadwal in Ujjain district on Saturday. An appeal to this effect was made by Akhada’s saints and seers. Accepting the appeal, the Chief Minister made on the spot announcement for exemption from taxes. Expressing happiness, saints and seers thanked the Chief Minister. In-charge Minister Bhupendra and All India Akhada Parishad’s Chairman Narendra Giri Ji were also present on the occasion. Earlier, saints-seers welcomed the Chief Minister with chanting of Vedic hymns and showering flower petals on him. Chairperson of Aavhan Akhada Mahant Shabdanandpuri, General Secretary Satyagiri, Mahant Jay-Vijay Bhart and large number of saints and seers were present on the occasion. later, the Chief Minister visited Panch Agni Akhada where saints and seers expressed gratitude to him for development and construction works undertaken so far. Chairperson of Agni Akhada Mahant Brahmchari Gopalanand, General Secretary Govindanand Brahmchari, Mahant lal Baba, Swami Muktanand and large number of other saints and seers were present on the occasion. Minister Bhupendra Singh, President of Akhada Parishd Nand Giri and officers were also present on the occasion.
extension of irrigation facilities excites farmers
Bhopal: Public Relations and Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla has said that the State Government is paying special attention to expansion of irrigation facilities. Shukla was dedicating construction works costing about Rs220 lakh including CC road, drains and shades in newly construction fruit and vegetable mandi and CC road, shades and payment counter costing about Rs300 lakh in wholesale grains market at Rewa. He also performed Bhumi Poojan of construction of parking, drains and shops costing Rs1350 lakh in newly construction Fruit and Vegetable Mandi. Shukla said that farmers’ interest in agriculture has increased due to expansion of irrigation facilities. Mandi’s construction will further increase their interest. He informed that this Krishi Upaj Mandi has been included in the list of National Integrated e-Mandis. Mayor Mamta Gupta, MP Janardan Mishra, Mandi President Chhotelal Kol and Janpad President KP Tripathi also spoke on the occasion.