Ralamandal sanctuary

Indore, Apr 04: In view of widespread protest against the Madhya Pradesh government's proposal to end the status of this district's Ralamandal sanctuary and sending a proposal to Centre to turn it into conserved forest area, senior forest department officials would hold a discussion on Saturday.

Action on Regal talkies

Indore, Apr 04: Congress legislator Premchand Guddu demanded strict action against corrupt officials involved in providing lease for land worth several crores to Regal Talkie of Indore. He said the government had cancelled the lease in 1980 and ordered the IMC to seize the land within 15 days.

Respite from heat

Bhopal, Apr 04: Madhya Pradesh denizens experienced respite from heat with several parts including the state capital receiving light rainfall in the past two-three days bringing down the temperature by 4-5 degree Celsius. Strong winds continued in Bhopal till late night.

Seven Congress spokespersons announced

Bhopal, Apr 04: The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday declared team of seven spokespersons and almost all the factions were adjusted to overcome increasing resentment within the party. Former General Secretary Manak Agrawal has been appointed main spokesmen, while other spokesmen are Brijmohan Shrivastava, Chaudhary Rakesh Singh, Arvind Malviya, KK Mishra, JP Dhanopiya and Mukesh Nayak.

BHEL launches recruitment drive

Bhopal, Apr 04: A major recruitment drive started by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has resulted in the induction of about 4,000 people in the past one year including about 1,000 people being appointed in its Bhopal unit. BHEL (Bhopal) Executive Director RK Singh while talking to media persons here on Friday said that the fresh recruitment drive was initiated after the implementation of Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in BHEL created shortage of employees in the past few years.

Gram Sabhas in villages from April 14

Bhopal, Apr 04: Gram Sabhas would be held in every village of Madhya Pradesh from April 14. Apart from local issues, the weeklong Gram Sabhas would also discuss Mukhya Mantri Annapurna Yojana, information about Panchayat Raj institutions having been given the statutory, Scheduled Tribes and Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Rights) Act 2006, Employment Guarantee Scheme, and other issues.

Direct flight for Haj pilgrims from Indore

Bhopal, Apr 04: At the initiative of the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, now direct flight would be available from Indore to the Haj pilgrims for Haj-2008. Formal sanction to make Indore an embarkation point for Madhya Pradesh was given at the All India Annual Conference held at New Delhi the other day. This would save the pilgrims various difficulties and financial burden that entails on their relatives. They would no longer be required to undertake the journey in two parts, which would save them Rs 5,000.

Rs 600 crore for Vaidyanathan Committee

Bhopal, Apr 04:  Madhya Pradesh has received Rs 600 crore, a handsome amount under the package of Vaidyanathan Committee set up for revival of cooperative credit societies. This amount is provided to the state is maximum in the country. This is because recommendations of Vaidyanathan Committee are being implemented most effectively in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh was the first state in the country to accept Vaidyanathan Committee recommendations.