CM, Guv extend Krishna Janmashtami greetings
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan have extended greetings of Shri Krishna Janmashtami to the citizens of Madhya Pradesh. Governor Anandiben Patel has extended greetings to the people of the state on the holy festival of Janmashtami. In her greeting message Smt. Patel has said that the lord Krishna has given a lesson to the World to face difficulties while following the path of truth. The teachings of Bhagvad Gita present philosophy of life for the people. Besides, Patel mentioned that wisdom of Gita is still relevant in the World. She has prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state on this holy occasion. Extended hearty greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in his greeting message said that the lord Krishna has given a message of Karmayoga through Shrimad Bhavad Gita. He further mentioned that the life of lord Krishna gives us an inspiration to follow the path of Bhakti-Gyan and Karma. love, devotion and spiritual elevation are philosophical elements of his teachings. Urging people to follow the ideals of lord Krishna, the Chief Minister stated that devotion; deeds and knowledge will pave a way to build a new state.
3 died in road mishap
Bhopal: Three persons were charred to death early Sunday when the car they were travelling in overturned and caught fire on the Indore-Bhopal highway in Sehore district. The incident occurred near Dodi police outpost, some 65 kms from here. A police official said the car skidded off the road and landed into a dry nullah roadside after the person at the wheel lost his control over the vehicle, and caught fire. The three occupants of the car, including a woman, were charred to death, said police emergency response vehicle officer Krishnakant Giri. The car was on its way to Bhopal. Three fire tenders rushed to the spot and put out the flames, he said. Dodi police station in-charge loksingh Maravi said efforts are on to identify the deceased persons.
Krishna Janmotsav preparations inspected by Min
Bhopal: Minister for Jail Antar Singh Arya on Sunday inspected preparations in connection to the Krishna Janmotsav being organized at Bhopal Central Jail. The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will grace the programme as the Special Guest. Besides, Arya also observed arrangements and preparations being made by the prisoners for cultural activities. The Director General of Jail Sanjay Chowdhary and other Senior Officers were present on the occasion.
Procession of Mahakaal Baba held
Bhopal: On the completion of Hindi month of Shravan and on the first Monday of Bhaadrapad, Shivbhakt Narela Mandal would organize procession of Mahakaal Baba on Monday, said organizer Mahendra Singh Chouhan while speaking to media persons in the state capital. The procession would start at 11 am from Dwarka Nagar and would culminate at Durga Dham temple near Prabhat Petrol pump. It would pass through Rajendra Nagar, Khushipura, Vijay Nagar, Semra, Sabzi Mandi, Durga Nagar, Ektapuri, Ashoka Garden, Parihar square. As many as 101 pots with water of River Ganga would be used for Jal -Abhisek of lord Shiva. Chouhan has appealed people to take part in the procession.
2 sisters raped in hotel
Bhopal: Two minor sisters were allegedly raped in a hotel in Ashta area of Sehore district. The siblings, 14 and 15 years of age respectively, have said that the accused had identified themselves as Sanjay and Raj, said additional superintendent of police Sameer Yadav. "The victims were waiting to catch a bus in Puravar village, some 42 kilometres from here, Saturday evening when the accused, in separate motorcycles, offered them a lift till Ashta," Yadav told. However, the accused took them to a hotel where the victims were threatened and then raped after which the accused fled, Yadav said.