head constable commits suicide
Morena: A police head constable attached to Station Road Police Station today allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison. The deceased has been identified as Satish Sharma (46). Sharma blamed inspector Ashish Rajput and head constable Aqueel Siddique for taking the drastic step in a suicide note that was recovered from him, said police. "Sharma was found lying dead on a road side at Noorabad police station area," district superintendent of police Vineet Khanna told. Police have registered a case and further investigations are on.
GOVT TO WElCOME PEOPlE WHO DO BANDARAS
Bhopal: Urban Development and Housing Minister Maya Singh has said that the Government will welcome people who wish to organise birthday bhandaras (community lunch) at Deendayal Rasoi. Singh was inspecting the Deendayal Rasoi being run at Rain Basera situated at Shahjahani Park in Bhopal today. Municipal Commissioner Chavi Bharadwaj was also present on the occasion. Maya Singh said that Deendayal Rasoi is a boon for the poor and needy families. Smt. Singh informed that the Rasoi is catering to nearly 1000 persons at the moment per day which will be increased in future as and when need arises. Urban Development Minister spoke to those cooking at the Rasoi and gathered information about various arrangements from the managers. She also collected information about the quality of food provided from the people.
Seva Yatra welcome at Sheshghat Ashram
Bhopal: Narmada Seva Yatra was accorded a warm welcome at Sheshghat Ashram in Khalhe Doodhi this morning on reaching Anuppur district from Dindori district. This was the first halt of the Yatra at Anuppur district on the northern banks of Narmada river. The Yatris performed puja-archana of Maa Narmada and resolved to keep Narmada clean and pollution-free. local villagers through folk dances and folk songs mesmerized the pilgrims accompanying the Narmada Seva Yatra. The weather also gave some relief to the Yatris. While a day earlier the yatris were finding it very tedious to walk, this morning the Yatris had some relief due to the clouds. Since morning there was a festive atmosphere in Khalhe Doodhi Narmada bank. Civil Supplies Minister Omprakash Dhurve, District Panchayat President Smt. Jyoti Dhurve and Collector Ajay Sharma from Anuppur district administration besides senior administrative officials and people’s representatives welcomed the Yatris. MlA Phundelal Singh Marco, Jaisingh Nagar Vidhan Sabha constitueny MlA Pramila Singh and chief saint of Sheeshghat Ashram Narmada Das looked after the arrangements.
Vanopaj Sangh purchases Mahua flowers
Bhopal: State laghu Vanopaj Sangh has so far purchased nearly 26 thousand quintals of Mahua flowers. After Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s announcement on April 18 to increase support price of Mahua flower and Mahua Gulli collection from Rs 14 to Rs 30 per kg, the flower collectors have been reaching the centres in large numbers to sell their products. Sangh President Mahesh Kori informed that 1,135 Mahua collection centres have been set up through 60 Zila laghu Vanopaj Unions in the state where the purchase of Mahua flowers and Gulli is on. Maximum collection has been done by Shahdol and Umaria Zila Union. He has appealed to the collectors not to fall in the trap of mediators. He urged them to reach the fixed Purchase Centre where they can sell their produce for a fair price.
Pathak for boost to public welfare schemes
Bhopal: Minister of State for Higher Education and District in-charge Sanjay Satyendra Pathak said that integrated efforts will yield better results in providing benefit of various public welfare schemes to each beneficiary. Pathak was reviewing the development works in District Planning Committee meeting. Pathak issued directives for transporting clean potable water to each settlement. He mentioned that local public representatives’ cooperation should be taken besides conducting a public awareness campaign towards use of clean potable water. Besides, Pathak apprised himself about the preparations regarding large plantation campaign to be held on July 2. He mentioned that each sapling should be look after as a child.
Sanjay Satyendra Pathak expressed grief over the demise of President Nagar Palika Anil Baba Mishra visiting his house.