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Hans India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
MP: Congress opposes restriction of E-rickshaws in Bhopal
Bhopal: Bhopal District Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh's order banning E-rickshaws in some selected routes in the city sparked a controversy as the opposition Congress called it an "arbitrary" decision, asserting that it would affect the livelihood of hundreds of families. The collector had issued an order banning E-rickshaws in two phases following multiple rounds of discussion with senior administrative officials and Lok Sabha MP Alok Sharma. He issued an order to ban the use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children due to safety reasons on July 19. Two days later, he also ordered to ban the operation of E-rickshaws on some selected routes in the city. The directives issued by the Bhopal district administration came into effect from Monday; however, several E-rickshaws were spotted ferrying school children in several parts of the city till Wednesday. On Wednesday, around 500 E-rickshaw operators gathered at a busy square in the city and staged a protest against the ban on E-rickshaws. However, they accepted a ban on the use of E-rickshaws ferrying school children. Meanwhile, the Congress workers also joined the protest, extending support to E-rickshaw operators. The opposition warned of a major protest if the district administration's order was not withdrawn soon. Senior Congress leader and former minister P. C. Sharma also joined the protest. He said that restricted routes should be opened for E-rickshaws. "Decision to ban use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children is a welcoming step, but banning their operation in the city is arbitrary. This decision would affect the livelihood of hundreds of families in Bhopal," said Sharma. The VIIP routes where the operation of E-rickshaws has been restricted are - Raj Bhavan to Polytechnic Crossing, Polytechnic Crossing to State Hangar, Boat Club area, and Hamidia Road. Similarly, roads connecting from Alpana to Bhopal Talkies, Apex Bank to Roshanpura, and Link Road 1. Further, from Board Office Square to Apex Ban, Katju Hospital Tiraaha to Rangmahal Tiraaha, Vande Mataram to 10 Number Stop,10 Number Stop to National Hospital, 10 Number Market to Roshanpura flyover. A police official deployed at the protest site, talking to IANS, said that it has also been found that untrained and teenage drivers are driving the E-rickshaws and that too at high speed, which makes the vehicle more unsafe, particularly when being used to ferry children. According to Bhopal police, around 12,500 E-rickshaws are currently registered in Bhopal. Though these battery-powered vehicles aren't officially affiliated with schools, many parents are using them to send their wards to school.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
E-rickshaws banned from ferrying school children in Bhopal from Monday
BHOPAL: Use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children has been banned due to safety reasons in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal from Monday. The Bhopal district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh has ordered the ban of E-rickshaws for transport of school children, considering the vehicle not safe for children. The decision was taken based on the discussions held at the recent meeting for streamlining and ensuring safe road traffic in the MP capital. The meeting chaired on Friday by the Bhopal MP and ex-mayor Alok Sharma and attended among others by the higher ups of the district administration and the police commissionerate, had found battery powered E-rickshaws unsafe for school children. After the meeting, the district collector issued the order, banning the use of E-rickshaws to ferry school children. The order will come into effect from Monday and the school education department with the help of district administration and police will ensure that it's duly followed. According to Bhopal police sources, around 12,500 E-rickshaws are currently registered in Bhopal. Though these battery powered vehicles aren't attached with schools officially, many parents are using them to send their wards to school. 'Fortunately, there hasn't been any accident with school children travelling by E-rickshaw so far, but keeping in mind it's lightweight amid the fast traffic in the city, safety is a big concern for school children going to school by the battery powered vehicle,' a Bhopal police officer told the TNIE. 'In some cases, it has also been found that untrained and teenaged drivers are driving the E-rickshaws and that too at high speed, which makes the vehicle more unsafe, particularly when being used to ferry children,' sources added.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Pillars of humanitarian service': City honours health workers with events
Bhopal: Medical institutions observed National Doctors' Day with events recognizing physicians' contributions to society. Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC), Gandhi Medical college (GMC) and AIIMS Bhopal all held ceremonies and tributes. BMHRC's 25th anniversary coincided with the day. Bhopal MP Alok Sharma inaugurated the silver jubilee Year, planted trees and revealed a new echocardiography machine for heart disease detection. He also unveiled a commemorative logo and portraits of ancient Indian medical figures Acharya Charaka and Acharya Sushruta. Sharma advocated for BMHRC to become a medical college and establish a general medicine department. He pledged support for future proposals to improve services. BMHRC director (in-charge) Dr Manisha Srivastava reported that currently BMHRC has a record high of 183 doctors. At GMC, Progressive Medical Teachers Association (PMTA) hosted an event recognizing doctors from Madhya Pradesh. MP deputy CM and health minister, Rajendra Shukla was the chief guest. Principal secretary health and medical education Sandeep Yadav also attended. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo PMTA recognized Dr Leela Joshi (Ratlam), Dr H.H. Trivedi (Bhopal), Dr M.K. Jain (Rewa), Dr Bhanu Pratap Dubey (Bhopal), Dr Y.R. Yadav (Jabalpur), Dr Sanjeev Gaur (Bhopal), Dr Manohar Bhandari (Indore) and Dr Katyayan Mishra (Ujjain). PMTA president Dr Rakesh Malviya stated the association's commitment 'to cooperating with the state govt to improve public health indicators'. Over 500 medical professionals attended, including faculty from GMC. AIIMS Bhopal faculty and staff reaffirmed their commitment to ethical service and patient care. Institute director Dr Ajai Singh said that doctors are more than medical professionals, they are pillars of humanitarian service. The gathering also honored Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, eminent physician, freedom fighter, and statesman—is the inspiration behind India's National Doctors' Day, observed annually on July 1st in honour of his remarkable legacy. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Today
20-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
Health ministry probes AIIMS Bhopal over irregularities in medicine purchases
A team of officials from the Union Health Ministry visited AIIMS Bhopal to examine documents related to medicine procurement, following allegations by Bhopal MP Alok Sharma that the institute purchased medicines at inflated the matter was raised before the AIIMS Standing Committee on Finance during a meeting in Delhi. The central team arrived at AIIMS Bhopal on Thursday morning and examined documents related to the purchase of medicines. The team also met the Director of the institute and enquired about the purchase process. advertisement The institute has been accused of purchasing medicines directly without following the rules of the central government. In his complaint, Bhopal MP Alok Sharma mentioned that the prices of medicines purchased by AIIMS Bhopal are much more expensive than the AIIMS of other states. Sharma, who is also a member of the AIIMS standing committee, said that he had received a complaint that the injection of Gemcitabine was purchased by Bhopal AIIMS at Rs 2100 per piece, whereas it was purchased at Rs 425 by Raipur AIIMS of Chhattisgarh. Its price in Delhi AIIMS is Rs 285 per piece. The prices of other medicines were also found to be higher. "On May 15, a meeting of the AIIMS standing committee was held in New Delhi in the presence of Union health secretary Punya Salila Shrivastava. In the meeting, I complained regarding the high prices of medicines being purchased by AIIMS Bhopal. She assured me that an investigation will be conducted," said Sharma. advertisementHe also said that like other government hospitals, medicines are bought through tender in AIIMS. However, during the Covid-19 period, direct purchase of medicines was approved. "However, despite the end of the Covid-19 period, direct purchase of medicines continued and the figure of purchased medicines reached crores," he added. Must Watch
India Gazette
02-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
'Nobody will be permitted for love jihad...': BJP MP Alok Sharma targets Muslim gym trainers in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 2 (ANI): BJP MP Alok Sharma raised the issue of 'love jihad' in Bhopal, targeting Muslim gym trainers. He said that they will give a list of Muslim gym trainers to the police. Speaking to the media, MP Alok Sharma said, 'There are a lot of gyms in Bhopal we are enlisting, in which the trainers are Muslims. Even women should be gym trainers... We will give this list to the police in the coming times... Nobody will be permitted for love jihad now...' He also noted that 'land jihad' is going on in the state, and the administration will take action on such cases. 'Even land jihad is going on. This will not work. The law will do its work and take action on such matters...' BJP MP said. MP Alok Sharma's statement came after Bajrang Dal members complained of the presence of Muslim trainers in a gym in Bhopal. The BJP MP interacted with the media post the 'Bhopal Vileenikaran Diwas' (Bhopal Merger Day) celebrations on Sunday. According to an X post by the BJP MP, he hoisted the national flag at Jumerati Post Office, which was the main centre of the Bhopal Merger Movement. He remembered the freedom fighters and expressed his views on their important contribution. Mayor Malti Rai and family members of freedom fighters. Last month, Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Sarang raised the issue of 'love jihad' in the state, after the main accused in an alleged rape and blackmailing case in Bhopal was shot in leg by police. Minister Sarang told ANI, 'Those who do such acts should be shot dead in the middle of the road. Acts like love jihad will not be tolerated. If such things are happening by forming gangs, then it is unacceptable. I would say, why should they have shot in the leg? They should have shot him in the chest. Such people have no right to live anywhere. Those who lure girls and commit crimes of conversion of religion then it is unforgivable. They should get shot on the chest and not on the leg.' According to the information, private college girls were allegedly targeted by some former students of their college, who lured them into a friendship trap, sexually assaulted and blackmailed them. FIRs were registered based on complaints by the victims. The police arrested five accused, including the main accused Farhan, in the matter so far, and different SITs (Special Investigation Teams) have also been constituted to probe the matter. (ANI)
