5-day Pustak Utsav inaugurated
Bhopal: Inaugurating a five-day Pustak Utsav at Hindi Bhavan, the Minister for Public Relations, Law and Legislative Affairs, Science and Technology, Aviation, Religious Trusts and Endowment PC Sharma said that literature always guide people to move on the path of progress. Expressing concern over disinterest of people in reading, he mentioned that literature must be read. He also expressed worry about declining availability of good literature books in the market. Sharma was addressing the Inaugural Programme of the five-day Pustak Utsav at Hindi Bhavan on Wednesday. Sharma appreciated works being carried out by Kadambini Shiksha evam Samaj Seva Samiti and New Lakshya Sanstha for students and litterateurs since the last 10 years. He also honoured winners of Pithora painting and Urdu competition by presenting them appreciation letters and mementos.
Prof Shukla’s resignation accepted
Bhopal: Chancellor and Governor Anandiben Patel on accepted the resignation of Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University, Chhatarpur, Professor Priyavrat Shukla with immediate effect. Professor KN Singh Yadav, Vice-Chancellor Avdhesh Pratap Singh Vishwavidyalaya, Rewa will also work on the post of Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University, Chhatarpur along with his post’s responsibilities till the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University, Chhatarpur.
Pre, post-matric scholarship conducted
Bhopal: Pre-matric and post-matric scholarship conducted by the Government of India for disabled students will be verified offline. The applications of year 2016-17 and 2017-18 lying pending for online verification will be verified offline. Principals/Institution Heads of all colleges of the state have been directed to send the remaining pending applications to the state nodal officer’s e-mail manojbatham19692181@gmail.com after offline verification. In case the information is not received till January 15, the information will be sent to the Government of India considering that the applicant is ineligible. The entire responsibility will rest with the concerned institution.
Sadho assumes charges at Mantralaya
Bhopal: Minister for Culture, Medical Education and Ayush Vijaylaxmi Sadho assumed charged at Mantralaya on Wednesday. Additional Chief Secretary Medical Education RS Julaniya, Additional Chief Secretary Ayush Shikha Dubey, Principal Secretary Medical Education Shivshekhar Shukla and Culture Secretary Renu Tiwari were present on the occasion. Sadho said that there Madhya Pradesh has not only one culture like other states but it is a cluster of various cultures. She mentioned that efforts will be made on priority for conservation of all the cultures in its natural form in better manner. She further mentioned that after every 40 kilometer language and culture change in Madhya Pradesh. Not only one culture but all the cultures like Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand, Nimari, Mahakoushal, Malwa etc. will be accommodated. Immediately after assuming the charge, Sadho reviewed activities of all the three departments during the introductory meeting. She told all the Heads of the Departments to make efforts to fulfill promises of the manifesto at the earliest.
plant of 15 metric tonnes set up at EPCO
Bhopal: A recycling plant of 15 metric tonnes annual capacity has been set up at EPCO (Environment Planning and Coordination Organisation), Bhopal premises for the recycling of waste paper from different offices. This plant is producing useful stationery from waste paper which is being used by various institutions.
Min removes installment problem
Bhopal: On the instructions of the Minister for Urban Development and Housing Jaivardhan Singh, difficulties have been removed in receiving second and first installment after the first installment under the Shahri Pradhanmantri Awas Yojana. Norms of grant have been simplified by making amendments in them. Now the first, second and third installment will be given within maximum 3 days to beneficiary after completion of Geo tagging stage itself. While reviewing the departmental activities, Minister Jaivardhan Singh mentioned about the problems being faced by beneficiaries in receiving second and third installment after the first installment. He asserted that instructions should be issued to all that beneficiaries must receive installments conveniently once houses are provided to them.
awareness drive on alcohol, drug
Bhopal: People of all sections of the society and particularly youth will be made aware for prevention of alcohol, drug and substance abuse in the state. A special campaign will be launched all over the state to make people fill the letter of resolution. Alcohol Prohibition Resolution Day will be observed on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary on January 30.