Madhya Pradesh Congress Farmers' cell activists stage demonstration against faulty policies of state government in Bhopal on Wednesday.

Sania to appear in court

Bhopal, Jan 09: A district court on Wednesday directed tennis sensation Sania Mirza to appear before it on March 10 for allegedly disrespecting the national flag. CJM Ajay Shrivastava issued notice to on a petition filed by Prashant Kumar Thakur of Bhopal on the basis of a photograph published in different newspapers.

Marathi literature section

Bhopal, Jan 09: The Madhya Pradesh government has set up a Marathi literature section in the state's Sahitya Akademi on the recommendation of the state cultural council. This is in addition to the Allama Iqbal section functioning under the Sahitya Akademi for conducting activities based on the noted Shayar's contribution to literature.

Old couple killed

Jabalpur, Jan 09: An old couple was killed and more than Rs 50,000 were looted from their house at this district's Bartara village, police said today. Bodies of 78-year-old Sugriv and his 73-year-old wife Junani were found yesterday in their residence.

Assembly elections in leadership of Shivraj

Bhopal, Jan 09: The ruling BJP will fight upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh scheduled to take place in November this year under the leadership of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. A proposal to this effect was passed unanimously during the two-day brainstorming session (Chintan Baithak), to evaluate the work done by the government in the state in the past four years, which concluded here on Wednesday.

State govt neglecting farmers: Congress

Bhopal, Jan 09: The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Wednesday charged the BJP-ruled state government of neglecting drought-affected farmers and said the party would convey problems of farmers to the Prime Minister. State Congress President Subhash Yadav told reporters that more than 150 tahsils in the state were drought-affected. The peasants were facing troubles due to damage to crops.

UNICEF to train 776 supervisors

Bhopal, Jan 09: With the cooperation of UNICEF, intensive training would be imparted to 776 supervisors appointed by Women and Child Development Department, from January 21 to 26. These supervisors would be responsible for smooth conduct and implementation of child development schemes at Anganwadi level. This training programme is organised at divisional level. Before this training training would be organised from January 10 to 11 to those who would be imparting training to the newly-appointed supervisors.

Panna gaining popularity for incense sticks

Bhopal, Jan 09: Panna, which is known for diamonds, is now fast gaining popularity as the centre of incense sticks. The credit of this popularity goes to women entrepreneurs. With the help of Swarna Jayanti Swarozgar Yojana, Ms Dhanwanti Sharma has now become a familiar name due to her unit's product Akshar-Panna Dham brand incense sticks. Her incense sticks are favourite with buyers due to their high quality and low price. She keeps herself abreast of latest market trends and rates using her mobile.

Strategy for land rights to tribals decided

Bhopal, Jan 09: The strategy for implementing Forest Dwellers Rights' Act regarding schedule tribes and other traditional forest dwellers has been decided. As per the strategy, weeklong meetings would be held at villages from January 26 under the provisions of the Act. Trained nodal officers would hold discussions on various articles and provisions of the Act at these village meetings. The state government has issued instructions to district collectors to take immediate action to start the process of implementation of the Act and finish the task within the deadline.