lecture on Cultural Informatics
A lecture on Cultural Informatics: A Case Study Of Devanarayana was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre For the Arts, Ranchi Chapter at Ranchi College here on Monday. Head of Cultural Informatics Department at the IGNCA Pratapanand Jha delivered the lecture, which focussed on preservation and dissemination of Indian culture through arts and computer sciences. RU VC RK Pandey was the chief guest on the occasion, while it was president over by Regional Director of the IGNCA Dr Harendra Prasad Sinha and Dr Bachchan Kumar. Over 150 students were present in the lecture, which was the first of its kind in the Capital City.
‘Govt should not take court lightly’
Discontented over Director Mines for not filing affidavit in a PIl filed by Minister Saryu Roy regarding the losses incurred to the environment due to illegal mining in Saranda in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand High Court on Monday observed that the State Government should not take court lightly for which fine could also be imposed on the officer. Division bench of Justice Apresh Kumar Singh and Justice BB Mangalmurty was later convinced by the official present in the Court that the affidavit will be filed next week positively.
Plantation by HEC Mahila Samiti
A tree plantation programme was organized by HEC Mahila Samiti at Sector III on Monday which was also attended by Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma. Verma addressing the gathering at Kasturba Hall said that it was the responsibility of everyone to take active participation in tree plantation and also to conserve the trees as the existence of human race was dependent on the clean environment.
Chess Tournament at SBPS
An Inter-School Chess Tournament was organized by SBPS at BK Birla Auditorium on 26th and 27th August 2017 followed by 6 rounds. Altogether 250 players participated from different schools. The overall championship trophy in senior category was bagged by Ansh Kumar of Std. VI and in junior category, by Darshit Bagla of Std. IV. In senior category, the 2nd and 3rd positions were bagged by Hritik Verma and Aryaman Verma respectively. In junior category, the 2nd and 3rd positions were bagged by Md. Ammar Ahmed and Krishna Tulsi respectively.
A Tribute to Freedom fighter at DPS
A heart rending performance by the tiny tots of class III had the audience sit up mesmerized as the programme ‘A Tribute to the great freedom fighters’ was demonstrated. The image of Mother India as a Bird in chains reminded the audiences of British Rule. Students dressed as some of the great patriots quoted their famous slogans. Students played the role of Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru, Rani lakxhmi Bai, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh and many more freedom fighter.
MP inaugurates Samadhan Hospital
Ranchi MP Ramtahal Choudhary inaugurated Samadhan Hospital and Research Centre in Kanke Road on Monday. Special Guest AN Verma, local MlA Dr Jeetu Charan Ram, SP (Traffic) Sanjay Ranjan Singh, ex-MlC Amanat Ali, Deputy Commandant Zia-ul Haq, RINPAS Medical Superintendent Ashok Kumar Nag, Hospital Director Shahid Iqbal and others were present on the occasion.
PIWS to start skill development training
Chutia based Provision India Welfare Society has received National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) approval to operate skill development training centre. Society President Sumit Pandey said that 100 students will get three month’s free training in spoken English, tailoring and computers. All these students will be given certificate from NSDC after completion of course.
Nagpal to attend DRUCC meeting
Secretary of Chotanagpur Passenger’s Association Sandeep Nagpal will take part in the DRUCC meeting to held at the VIP conference hall at Hatia Railway Station on August 29. The meeting has been called by DRM Advisor’s Committee during which senior officials of South Eastern Railway and several other representatives of various organizations will take part in it. He is likely to raise the issues of restoring Ranchi-Jainagar Train, cleanliness of stations and several other problems of railway staff and passengers during the meeting.