Zakir supporters released in Pakur
Pakur police released the 180 members of Popular Front of India that were detained for organising a rally in favour of controversial religious preacher Dr Zakir Naik and AIMIM head Asaduddin Owaisi. The protesters were not booked under any charges as they were arrested on precautionary grounds, police sources stated. The protestors raised demands of stopping alleged ongoing media trial against Naik. He made the headlines after two terrorists involved in recent Bangladesh shootout were identified as his followers.
DC orders to boost revenue collection
Ranchi DC Manoj Kumar ordered District Under Registrar to conduct weekly field visits in order to increase revenue collection during the monthly meeting on this topic on Thursday. He also demanded explanation from District Mining Officer regarding the dip in earnings from mining sector. He ordered Ranchi DTO to chalk out a work plan and report accordingly.
India Post extends date for contest
Indian Post has decided to extend the date for logo-Tagline Contest for Payment Banks on MyGov portal and split the prize money to Rs 25,000 for each category. If a single entry is adjudged best in both categories, the winner will stand to gain the entire prize money of Rs 50,000. With the change in the contest rules to allow entries for either logo or tagline or both, the contest has now been extended till 31st July to allow for wider participation.
JCI prepares for Sawan Mela
Women Wing, JCI will organise the yearly Sawan Mela on July 15 and July 16 with the motive of promoting women to showcase their talents. More than 72 stalls will be put at the fest featuring handicrafts and other items from various states of India. Delicacies of various states will also be on offer here.
Bishop Westcott girl shines in Maths Olympiad
Ishani Das of Bishop Westcott Girls School, Namkum won the gold medal in the International Olympiad, Mathematics organised by Science Olympiad Foundation. Ishani participated in the 2015-16 version of this examination and won glory for her school and family.