Chaupal roadshow programme held
Bhopal: The New India Chaupal roadshow programme to highlight the benefits of the various government schemes was organised in Kanasaiya Tehsil of Bhopal district on Sunday. More than 600 people attended the roadshow held at Hmaliya, Kanasaiya, and Gunga, where some beneficiaries of various government schemes were felicitated. Videos of the beneficiaries of these schemes were shown at the venue. Later, the beneficiaries were invited on the stage to share how they had benefited from these schemes. Entertainment and engagement activities such as nukkad natak, performances by local artistes, a lucky draw and a drawing competition were also held during the event. The residents of each district at the venue were provided with brochures and information material on various government schemes. A special exhibition zone provided information about the various government schemes.
Intra Club Badminton Tournament organised
Bhopal: Intra Club Badminton Tournament was being organized in Arera Club. There were six categories in the tournament ie Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Boys Singles and Lucky Doubles (45 years and above). The contestants participating in the Lucky Doubles category were selected by Lucky Draw. Jagdish Arora, Chairman of Som Group of Companies and BK Shikari won in this category. They received winning trophy by SR Mohanty, Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh.
tribute to Gallant Martyrs of Nation
Bhopal: Students of Sagar Public School, Rohit Nagar conducted a special assembly for a heartfelt tribute to Gallant Martyrs of Nation. The assembly began with a prayer and a two minute condolence silence in memories of soldiers who scarified their lives at Pulwama. Sagarrites expressed their feelings of grief and love by lighting candles in remembrance of their brave deeds. The tales of the sacrifice and courage of soldiers with their real stories were read by few students for their act of bravery and valor. Tribute was expressed through patriotic songs with live demonstration of real stories using art and craft articles. The Heartfelt tribute concluded with a pledge to stand united and help the mortal fearless soldiers and their families of our nation, always. The special assembly ended with singing of National Anthem.
CM pays condolences on Namwar’s demise
Bhopal: Chief Minister Kamal Nath has expressed his condolences on the demise of eminent Hindi litterateur and well-known critic Namwar Singh. Nath said that late Singh enriched Hindi literature and made the mode of criticism live. His passing away is an irreparable loss to Hindi literature. Nath prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
I-T dept conducts raids on four locations
Bhopal: The Income Tax department on Wednesday continued raids for the second day at four locations, including house and office of a road contractor Nilay Jain in Bhopal's Arera Colony. According to income tax sources, Rs 1 crore in cash was seized from his house, Rs 70 lakh from bank locker and jewellery worth Rs 70 lakh (approximately) after raiding the properties of the road contractor on Tuesday in Bhopal. The tax officials made the recovery after raiding four locations of the road contractor. According to reports, the contractor had been associated with several important road projects of the Madhya Pradesh government in the past.