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Munda praises modi’s good governance skills

Former CM Arjun Munda appreciated the good governance skills of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi’s when he was gifted a book titled ‘Delhi Beckons-Raga for NaMo’ by author Vivekananda Jha on Monday. Jha has jointly written the book with Inderjeet Singh Parmar. Expressing his opinion about Modi’s capability as BJP’s prime ministerial candidate for 2014 lok Sabha elections, Munda said that India needs a vibration in its nationalism which is presently declining in a comprising attitude. “Modi’s governance concept as PM will contribute towards the development of the nation,” he said. Notably, Munda is not contesting the lok Sabha elections directly but is aiming to select a good candidate on behalf of his national party. The mentioned book was unveiled by Modi during the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ festival.

Special court held at Birsa Munda Central Jail

A special jail court was organised at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Central Jail under the aegis of DlSA. As many as 42 cases of 41 prisoners were presented for hearing. Around eight appeals were disposed off by the special court. Notably, four prisoners were released by authorities on Republic Day while four were held back on certain grounds.

Energy Min to meet power workers’ union

Energy Minister Rajendra Singh on Tuesday would meet leaders of Electricity Workers Union to discuss franchise issue and regularisation of the services of the workers in the light of recent unbundling of the JSEB. large sections of electricity employees are up in arms over the issues as the companies formed following the unbundling “do not guarantee” their service conditions.     

State Minority College Teachers’ polls held

The election of Jharkhand Minority College Teachers’ Association was organized on Saturday. Dr SR Rahman, Dr RP Gope and Dr PK David from Maulana Azad College, Yogoda Satsanga College and Gossner College were elected as the new President, Vice President and General Secretary respectively.

Govt nominates new members for ICFAI varsity

Jharkhand Government has nominated former RU VCs KK Nag and AA Khan as Board of Governors for ICFAI University. RU Science Faculty Dean RK Pandey and Former RU Faculty of Commerce Dean B Prasad as new members of university’s Board of Management.

DEO to promote sports in five High Schools

Ranchi DEO SC Marandi on Monday announced that five high schools students of the state capital including S High School Itki, RSMM P +2 High School Bundu, Janta + 2 High School Itki, Azad High School and Seth SVV High School Doranda will be promoted in sports activities. Each of these schools have been given Rs 20,000 for sports development.

CMPDI organises cricket match

A cricket match was organized by CMPDI on Monday. The teams were named as CMPDI 11 and Director 11 respectively. AK Debnath from Directors 11 was the Man of the Match here. The match turned out to be draw wherein officers were felicitated for their performance.

FJCCI representatives meet RMC officials

FJCCI officials held a meeting with RMC officials on Masterplan for Ranchi. The federation expressed their objections over changes proposed on landscape. The representatives of the federation suggested the officials to widen roads and laid emphasis on proper land use.