Eye services remain open on Nov 7, 8, 9
Bhopal : Emergency eye treatment services will remain open in Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital during the nights of November 7, 8 and 9 during Deepawali festival.
In view to save the permanent loss of vision of the people from the injuries caused by burning crackers, this arrangements have been made in the hospital. One helpline Mobile Number 9516546821 is also setup for this purpose. Persons injured by burning crackers can contact on that number.
It is notable that 19-19 injured persons were treated during the deepawali festival of 2015 and 2016. Similarly, 9 injured persons were saved from the permanent loss of vision by rendering emergency eye care services in 2017 Deepawali.
The Chairperson of SSEH Sant Siddh bhauji has extended greetings and good wishes on Deepawali Festival to the people of all sections of the society. He directed the staff maintain vigil during burning of crackers. He has also re-iterated to keep the children away from the hazardous fire crackers.
State declares Nov 28 as public holiday
Bhopal : The State Government has declared a public holiday on November 28. Keeping in view the Vidhan Sabha General Election-2018, the public holiday will be observed in the entire state on Wednesday, November 28. The holiday has been declared by the state government under the Negotiable Instrument Act 1881.