Labourer’s diamond sold

Panna, May 01: A 15-carat diamond belonging to a labourer has been sold here for Rs 18,44,426 amid tight security. The gem was found in this district's Bhutiyau mining area nine months back by quarry labourer Shyamlal Luniya who would be provided the entire amount minus 12.24 per cent.

Deshpande demise

Bhopal, May 01: Madhya Pradesh Governor Balram Jakhar today expressed deep grief on the demise of noted Gandhian and social activist Nirmala Deshpande. In his condolence message, Dr Jakhar said that she was an active follower of Mahatama Gandhi.

Congress’ poll bugle

Ujjain, May 01: Blowing the bugle for coming Assembly election in Madhya Pradesh, Congress Campaign Committee Chairman Ajay Singh today declared that the Congress would form the next government in the state. He said that the first phase of the election campaign would begin from here and a stratagy would be finalised in this regard.

Chouhan virtually launches poll campaign

Bhopal, May 01: A day after Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually launched his election campaign for November assembly polls, the Congress responded asserting that it will form the next government in Madhya Pradesh. On Thursday, concluding 24-hour fast, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stepping up the campaign, sought ‘searching questions’ from Congress led UPA regime at the Centre.

Chief Minister breaks his fast

Bhopal, May 01: After observing 24-hour fast against the Centre, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that he would publicly honour Prime Minister Manmohan Singh if the state's demands were conceded or else the crusade would be continued with full vigour.

HRC for services through public participation

Bhopal, May 01: Chairman of Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission Justice DM Dharmadhikari has said that public-oriented service facilities can be effectively implemented with the cooperation of elected people's representatives and public participation.

Primitive Tribes Authorities meet

Bhopal, May 01: Principal Secretary Tribal Welfare OP Rawat chaired a review meeting of Primitive Tribes Development Authorities here yesterday. The meeting review grants received by the authorities under Special Central Grant and Central Regional Scheme and its expenditure during the last three years. He issued instructions to specially prepare proposals of homeless people belonging to primitive tribes under 13th Finance Commission.

Mine-based SEZ in Jabalpur

Bhopal, May 01: A mine-based Special Economic Zone would be developed at Hargarh village in Sihora Tehsil in Jabalpur district. A target has been set to complete this SEZ in three years by the year 2011. The Union government has given formal approval to proposal of this SEZ recently. The Special Economic Zone would be developed by Madhya Pradesh Audyogik Vikas Kendra, Jabalpur.