Cm attends book release event
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the worry for social concerns is the basis of news reporting. Author of Khabarnavisi, Rajesh Sirothia has fulfilled the responsibility of journalism in the true sense. Chouhan said this at the book release progamme of Khabarnavisi at Samanvay Bhavan on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said that Sirothia has touched new heights by creating this book. The book is a commendable effort. Congratulating Sirothia he hoped that he would carve a niche on the horizon of creativity. Padmashri Vijaydutt Sridhar introduced the subject during the programme. He said that the subject matter of the book is comprehensive. He said that the book is a document of the practical experiences of 30 years of journalism. The release ceremony was addressed by Planning, Economic and Statistics Minister Gaurishankar Shejwar, former Union Minister Suresh Pachouri and cine actor Mukesh Tiwari. Making a mention of incidents related to Sirothia, the speakers congratulated him and gave him their best wishes.
Guv raises pitch for Hindi language
Bhopal: During a meeting of Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti held on Tuesday, Governor Smt. Anandiben Patel said that no stone should be left unturned in the propaganda of Hindi in an effort to get the language a top position in the United Nations Organisation. Hindi language is responsible for keeping the entire country together. She said that students who do not get an opportunity to appear for Hindi test in schools should be inspired to take part in the Hindi exam conducted by the Rashtrabhasha Prachar Samiti. Governor called upon all Government officers to work in Hindi. She said that in order to establish the importance of the national language, we should first of all inspire children in our families to speak in Hindi and bring it in practice. She said that due to the tradition of getting children admitted in English medium schools neither are they able to learn to speak or write in Hindi nor do they understand Hindi. She laid stress on encouraging Hindi and Sanskrit in schools. She also suggested organizing street plays and instructed to organize Hindi workshops during summer vacations at Raj Bhavan for children.
Poster making competition on april 22
Bhopal: The Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal has planned to organise a Poster Making Competition on the occasion of International Earth Day on April 22. Students of class 8th to 10th may participate in the competition. There is no registration fee for the competition. Maximum 200 students will be allowed in the Poster Making Competition on ‘First Come, First Serve’ basis. Interested students may send their name along with a photograph of their school identity card through email (rmnhbpleducation@yahoo.com or rmnhbpl@gmail.com) on or before April 18. The students are advised to report at 9.30 am in the museum premises on April 22 along with drawing board, colors, brushes, pencil, sharpener, eraser etc.
Museum will provide only drawing sheet to the students. Participants will receive participation certificates to the same day and prizes on later date.
Four of family killed in mishap
Chhindwara: Four members of a family travelling on a scooter were killed when a truck hit their vehicle near here on Tuesday.
All four were on their way to a temple when the truck crashed into their two-wheeler on Seoni Road, 10km from the district headquarters. They died on the spot, an official said, adding the victims were local residents. The deceased included a 35-year-old man, identified only as Gollu, his wife Dipika (30) and their daughter Ranu (8). The fourth deceased was identified as Kakie Bai (45), the mother of Dipika, Kundipura police station inspector Ratnesh Mishra said.
The truck driver fled the mishap spot along with his vehicle, Mishra said. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the truck driver, he added.
‘late Gaya Prasad spent his life against feudalism’
Bhopal: Principal Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Assembly AP Singh said that late Gaya Prasad Rawat of Bundelkhand spent his entire life social service and against feudalism. Besides, being a good writer, he was also the leader of socialism. Singh was addressing the Gaya Prasad Inspirational Memorial Felicitation Ceremony held recently. Singh was present as the chief guest on the occasion. Addressing the event, he said that Gaya Prasad Rawat will always be remembered for his outstanding works. On the occasion, senior writer of Bundelkhand Umashankar Khare and Indrajeet Dixit were felicitated with the Gaya Pasad Memorial Award. Senior Advocate of Supreme Court, New Delhi Rishabh Khare was present as the special guest on the occasion. Besides, the event was conducted by Praveen Shrivastava and Pradeep Rao of Bundelkhand Development Committee.
Ajay condemns cane-charging during Bandh
Bhopal: leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Ajay Singh has condemned cane-charging on peaceful protestors and lawyers during ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Tuesday.
Singh alleged that the way in district administration and police have handled the situation created tension which could have been handled with sensibility and situation would have never gone out of control.
The police have acted without good intentions as the protesting lawyers were beaten by entering inside the court premises which is contempt of court orders.
The act is a mark of autocratic behavior, he alleged. He demanded that an enquiry should be conducted in the cane-charging incident and action should be taken against those responsible for assaulting innocent people.