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Mhow army war college opens new gate

Mhow: The Army War College at Mhow opened a majestic and imposing gate at the entrance to the college on August 5 in a colorful ceremony. Christened ‘Mankeshaw Dwar’, the gate was inaugurated by lt Gen Rajeev Tewari, PVSM, AVSM, Commandant, Army War College. More than 500 senior officers, staff and veterans attended the function along with their families. The gate is named after the legendary Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, the architect of India’s greatest military victory in 1971. It is designed like a fort in pink sandstone. A spectacular 106 feet high Indian Tricolour Flag at the centre of the gate proudly symbolises the patriotic fervor and National character of the College. The brass band of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Centre and 2 ASSAM, resplendent in their splendid turnout, added colour and pomp to the ceremony.

 sbi donates led tv to darul shafqat society

Bhopal: Slate Bank of India (SBI) donated lED Television to Darul Shafqat Society, Sultania Road, Bhopal, under Corporate Social Responsibility of the Bank. Speaking on the occasion, NK Sharma, Deputy General Manager of SBI said that, he is very happy to be with children of society. He appreciated efforts made by society in social welfare. He also stated that SBI always conducts these activities of social responsibilities and welfare of children and this is one of them. Students, staff members and dignitaries associated with Darul Shafqat Society, were also presented during this graceful SBI CSR programme.

 bhel township schools observe independence day

Bhopal: As a part of the impending Independence Day Celebration 2017, a number of programmes on patriotic themes were organised the other day at the schools located in the BHEl Industrial Township under the aegis of Bharat Heavy Electricals Cultural Camp; National Integration Committee (BHECNIS). On this occasion HK Nigam, General Manager (MM)& President (BHECNIS); Kuldeep Mathur, General Manager (ESH); Vice-President (BHECNIS); Ravindra Aind, AGM Secretary (BHECNIS); Asif Azmi, Dinesh Nidkhere, MD Godbole, officials of BHEl Siksha Mandal & other senior officials were present.

 bhel ladies club’ rakhi message to jawans

Bhopal: In a programme held at BHEl ladies Club on Wednesday, the members of the club through Rakhi weaved in club, sent messages of Rakshabandhan to soldiers of Indian Security Forces. Rakhis were designed on theme of the Tiranga bearing wishes of Rakshabandhan from all the sisters of the country. Speaking on the occasion Pratibha Thakur, President, BHEl ladies Club said that wellbeing of every individual of the country is safe in the hands of the security forces.

 igrms to organise artists’ workshop

Bhopal: Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya Bhopal is organising an artist's workshop titled “Mitti, Gobar aur Ganesh” for making eco-friendly idols of lord Ganesha and explaining the vital relationship of environment and culture. The workshop will be organised from August 16 to 22 daily from 11 am to 5.30 pm at Avritti Bhawan of IGRMS. Around 10 traditional artisans are participating who will be making idols using eco-friendly material like paper mache, clay, cowdunk, paddy etc. The aim of the workshop is to make eco-friendly idols and create awareness about environment conservation and cultural values. During the workshop students from various schools will be invited to witness the making of eco-friendly idols.

 7 kids represent campion at roll ball event

Bhopal: Seven Roll Ball skaters from Campion School representing the school in 11th State level roll ball skating championship - 2017 held two days from August 12 to 13 in Baburam Chaturvedi Stadium Chhatarpur. This State level roll ball skating competition is organised by Madhya Pradesh Roll Ball Association. In this Championship more than 25-30 teams of different Government, Private CBSE schools with hundreds of Boys and Girls Roll Ball Skaters from All over Madhya Pradesh were participating. The Seven Campionites, who will be representing the School in this State level Roll Ball Skating Championship, are Atharv Deshpande, Atharv Khatri, Pranav Devtale, Shashwat shukla, Ritik Gupta Shikhar from Std IXth along with Rushil Tripathi from Std VIth. All the Roll Ball skaters prepare themselves for this State level competition under the guidance of Physical Education Teacher and Coach Sanjay Mishra. Principal Fr Athnas lakra, SJ and Vice-Principal Fr Ajay Kerketta, SJ Give their best wishes to Coach Sanjay Mishra and all the Seven Roll Ball skaters to give their best performance in this State level tournament.

 Motorcycle accident kills 3, injures 1

Umaria: Three persons were killed on Thursday and one seriously injured when their motorcycle was hit by a bus in the district. The mishap occurred this morning near Tala village, around 40 km away from the district headquarters, a police official said. "The deceased were identified as Ravi Prajapati (18), his sister Monica Prajapati (17) and their cousin brother Jatin Prajapati (7)," said sub divisional officer of police (SDOP) Dipak Mishra. Jatin's elder brother was seriously hurt and he was referred to the district hospital here, the official said. All of them were riding on the same motorcycle. The bus driver was arrested, he said, adding a case has been registered.

 3 KlF suspects arrested

Gwalior: Three men suspected of having links to Khalistan liberation Force (KlF) have been arrested here, the police said today. Balkar Singh (45), Satendra Singh (26) and Balvindar Singh (22) were arrested by a joint team of Punjab and MP's anti-terrorism squads from separate places in district, said Inspector Yashwant Goyal of Thatipur police station. He said Satendra was arrested from Thatipur police station area. Three are accused of supplying arms to KlF, a Sikh separatist group. They have been arrested under Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and taken to Punjab, Inspector said.

 youth arrested for allegedly raping niece

Sehore: Police have arrested a 19-year-old youth for allegedly raping his niece in Sehore district. The alleged incident took place at lasudia Dhakar village last night. The victim, who is only five years old, was admitted in the district hospital in serious condition, said Mandi police station in-charge Pradeep Gurjar. According to the local people, the accused is mentally unstable. Police have registered a case under section 376 (rape) of IPC and under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

 Accused gets 3-yr jail term for smuggling opium

Rajgarh: A special court here has awarded three years rigorous imprisonment to a person in a case of smuggling opium. Special judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta yesterday awarded the sentence to Mangilal Ahirwar in the case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, special public prosecutor PN Malakar said. Ahirwar was arrested on January 6, 2012 from Kalipeeth road area in the district following a tip-off that he was in possession of 1.5 kgs opium. later, a case was registered against him under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. After the trial, Ahirwar was awarded three years imprisonment along with a fine of `5,000. In case he fails to deposit the fine, Ahirwar will have to undergo an additional sentence of one more year, the prosecutor added. 

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