Simhastha: Sanitary workers played big role
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that sanitary workers played important role in keeping entire Simhastha Mela area clean. They worked with great devotion and dedication as if marriage of daughter were being performed in their house. Chouhan stated this during lunch organised for sanitary workers in Chamunda zone at Ujjain today. Underscoring significance of sanitary workers' role, he said that they are like foundation stone of temple. Kalash of temple is visible to all, but not the foundation stone. Without foundation stone, no building including temple can survive and collapses. Arrangements during Simhastha were fine due to hard work of sanitary workers, he added. At the programme, the Chief Minister felicitated sanitary workers by showering flower petals on them. He also expressed gratitude to them for their valuable contribution in Simhastha. He also served food to all during lunch. In-charge Minister Bhupendra Singh and Mayor Meena Jonwal were also present on the occasion.
Sindhu Darshan: applications invited
Bhopal: Applications have been invited from domiciles of Madhya Pradesh for Sindhu Darshan Tirth Yatra. Application may be made to the collector till June 2. The state government extends financial assistance to the pilgrims for Sindhu Darshan Yatra. Persons selected under the scheme will be given reimbursement of 50 per cent amount of actual expenditure on the pilgrimage journey or maximum Rs 10,000 on presenting account after the journey. Selection of pilgrims is done by district collector as per quota by inviting applications. Selection is done through draw of lot if number of applicants exceeds quota. Quota of pilgrims for Sindhu Darshan Yatra from Bhopal is 80, Indore, Gwalior and Ujjain districts 30 each, Katni, Shivpuri, Khandwa, Satna, Hoshangabad and Rewa district 10 each and Agar-Malwa 20 pilgrims.
Ghoradongari: Depositing of weapons on
Bhopal: Process is on to get licensed weapons deposited to prevent misuse of weapons during by-election for Ghoradongari Vidhan Sabha constituency in Betul district. In all, weapons have been deposited by 241 licence holders since announcement of by-election on April 30, on the fifth day today. During the period, 14 illegal arms were also seized. So far, 81 non-bailable warrants have been served in the constituency. Widespread security arrangements have been made in all areas. Action under sections of CrPC has been taken against 5272 persons. Similarly, 5091 persons have been bound-over. Checking is going on at 9 barriers set up in the constituency. CEO Office is sending daily report about law and order to Election Commission of India.
PTR attains guru status in tiger translocation
Bhopal: Panna Tiger Reserve has attained status of world Guru in tiger translocation. A 9-member delegation of World Wildlife Fund was on a 3-day study visit to Panna Tiger Reserve. Their intention is to translocate tigers in Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand where tigers have either become extinct or are on the verge of extinction. The delegation apprised themselves of activities for tiger translocation, difficulties at ground level and technique during the three-day visit from May 19 to 21. The delegation comprised Stuart Chapman, Head of WWF Greater Mekong Programme, Van Ngoc Thinh, Country Director, WWF Vietnam, Sri Sam Ath Chhith, Country Director, WWF Cambodia, Teak Seng, Conservation Director WWF, Yowakak Thiaradhow, Country Director, WWF Thailand, Sejal Worah Programme Director, WWF-India, Jimmy Borah, Sr Coordinator of WWF-India's Tiger Conservation Programme and Joseph Vattakaven, Sr Advisor to WWF-International Tigers Alive Initiative. Through Power Point presentation, the delegation also shared experiences with tiger monitoring team's members and also imbibed training.
Navy’s three accountants arrested for fraud
Indore: The district police in a breakthrough on Monday arrested three accountants of the Navy on the charge of fraudulently withdrawing crores of rupees from the account of Navy through fake bank accounts. The accused identified as S Narayan Sugwanam, Ramesh A Anant and Chandrakant V had reportedly opened fake bank account and withdrew a sum of Rs 6.33 crores from Navy’s account. A thorough probe into the case had confirmed that the accused had abated the fraud by signing on forged bills. According to police, the accused had reportedly tampered with the bills and register of the Navy. However, a thorough probe by the crime branch police here, confirmed their complicity in the case.
Property gutted in major fire in Kalani Nagar
Indore: Property worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in a major fire which broke out in the Kalani Nagar of the State Bank of India here on Monday afternoon. The incident, according to Aerodrome police, was caused by short circuit. The incident came to light after owner of an adjacent building spotted fire in the bank and informed about the matter to the fire brigade. Soon after being informed about the matter fire tenders were rushed to the incident site to control the fire. However, by the time it reach, Bank’s AC, CCTV camera, sofa sets, wire fitting had already been gutted. However, further damage to available cash and other documents in the bank was prevented due to timely arrival of fire tenders. According to bank sources, the damage could have been far bigger had fire tenders not arrived on time.
3-day meditation workshop held
Bhopal: A three-day heartfulness meditation workshop has been organised by the Ramchandra Mission Chennai’s Bhopal branch at the Mansarowar auditorium of MP Assembly for the officers and employees of assembly. The workshop would start from Tuesday May 24 and would conclude on Thursday May 26. Meditation for one hour between 1 pm to 2 pm would be held in the workshop on all three days.
MPTDC starts Disco Coaster, Bungee Jumping
Bhopal: On the occasion of foundation day of Madhya Pradesh Tourism, MP Tourism Development Corporation has started Disco Coaster and Bungee Jumping services for the tourists at entertainment spot of the city Sair Sapata. This information was provided by the Regional Manager of Bhopal territory Ajeet Bhaskar and he said that the Disco Coaster is 70 feet long, 25 feet high and with the seating capacity of 28 people which can simultaneously swing and rotate. Also the tourists can enjoy Bungee Jumping at the spot and enthrall with their experience. But the Bungee Jumping can only be enjoyed by persons who are not more than 70 Kilogram weight, he added. Sair Sapata has become a complete entertainment spot for the citizens of the capital as well as tourists. The citizens can come there with their family and have a time of their life.