Rewa’s Chirhua lake to become tourist spot
Bhopal: Energy and Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla has said that Rewa's Chirhua lake will be developed as an attractive tourist spot. He said that plantation will be undertaken on banks of the lake with people's participation before monsoon. Shukla was holding discussions with people after inspection of the lake at Rewa on Sunday. Shukla said that this lake will be developed on the lines of Rani Talab. He directed officers to install benches for sitting and proper lighting arrangements on the lake's banks. Shukla also visited Rathara and Kuber lakes. He directed to increase people's participation in development of lakes.
Rs 4 crore realised from power thieves in Bhopal and Gwalior
Bhopal: Central Region Power Distribution Company checked 12 thousand 280 electricity meters in Bhopal and Gwalior in April. Power theft was detected in 4,479 cases in which revenue of Rs 4 crore was realised. During the period, 733 cases were filed in special courts.
Farmer kills self
Khargone: A 35-year-old farmer has allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a well at Rawat-Palasia village in the district, police said on Sunday. Babulal Sirvi took the extreme step yesterday by jumping into the well, Superintendent of Police Amit Singh said. While his kin said that he ended his life due to 'indebtedness', the SP said investigation is on to find out the money Sirvi owed to others and the exact reason that prompted him to take the extreme step. Sirvi was unmarried, Singh said. His father Govind said Sirvi had taken a loan of Rs 2.90 lakh from a bank in 2010 but was unable to pay it back as his crops got damaged for three consecutive years. Sirvi had five acres of land, he said. Govind said that due to interest, the loan money swelled to Rs 7 lakh and alleged that for last couple of days, the bank staffers were exerting pressure on Sirvi to pay the debt. "Following this my son was under tremendous pressure," he claimed. A case has been registered in this regard, police said.
Ghoradongri By-elections complaint
Bhopal: MP Congress Committee president Arun Yadav made a complaint to Chief Electoral Officer Saleena Singh on Sunday that in the Ghoradongari by-election constituency area money and muscle power is being used by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to influence the voters. Also with the help of government they are distributing alcohol in the area. Yadav alleged that looking at the preparations made by Congress and public’s inclination towards the Party the BJP is trying to use all its resources to ensure victory. There is a chance of violence in Ghoradongari, he added. Citing the above problems it is requested to make sufficient arrangements in the area and conduct an unbiased election, he added.
Vivek Tankha to file nomination on Monday
Bhopal: Nominated candidate of Congress for the Rajyasabha election Vivek Tankha will file his nomination on Monday 11 am. This information was given by Party spokesperson KK Mishra who further said that on this occasion former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kantilal Bhuriya, Arun Yadav, legislators from Congress party and office bearers of State Congress along with many party workers will be present.
Shankaracharya Jagadguru Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati in Datia
Datia: Several subjects were discussed with minute details and queries were answered with supreme patience by Govardhan Math, Puri Shankracharya Jagadguru Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati during his religious discourse in Datia on Saturday. Criticizing the existing education system Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati claimed that it is conspiracy by foreign countries. Praising the development across every stream he said that its origin is in India. The party ruling the country should keep their promises and deliver them. Indians should not emulate Europeans as they claim of democracy but still the aristocracy prevails. Supporting the caste system and criticizing Buddhism he said that in Buddhism opposes caste system but in their religious books description of caste system is made. Using an example he explained how he was successful in preventing several Hindus from accepting Buddhism. Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati is 145th Jagad Guru Shankracharya of Govardhan Math, Puri which was established in 8th Century CE. The programme was organized at Hanumangadi Chaitnya Ashram which started on May 22 and culminated on May 28.
CM Chouhan urges Bhayyuji Maharaj not to adopt Vairagya
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged Bhayyuji Maharaj to reconsider his decision to adopt Vairagya. Chouhan has appealed to him not to do so in larger interest of people. Chouhan said that society needs his guidance and spiritual leadership to attain path of virtue. It is very necessary for Bhayyuji Maharaj to remain in public life for effective conduct of his charitable, religious, social services programmes for public welfare and mass awareness campaigns.