NHRC asks Govt to pay Rs 25k fine
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated its recommendation to the Government of Jharkhand to pay Rs. 25,000 as compensation to the Complainant, Rakesh Nandan Sahay, a senior NTPC official. The Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand, has been directed to send within six weeks compliance report along with proof of payment.The NHRC order has come in the wake of the alleged physical assault, torture and harassment of Sahay, by the then Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner Sunil Kumar.
Tara Shahdeo gets divorce
National Shooter Tara Shahdeo today got divorce from a Family Court. She had filed a petition against her husband Ranjeet Singh Kohli alias Raqibul Hassan on the ground of cruelty. She had alleged that her husband married kept her in dark about his religion and tortured her to get her converted into Islam. The case had grabbed national attention when the Union Home Ministry sought a report on the alleged case of ‘love jihad’.
BJP for quick justice to tribals
BJP spokesperson Pratul Sahdeo has sought quick justice from the Government for tribals of the State who, he said, are safeguarding their custom and religion for time immemorial while braving threat and temptation. “The section has remained backward in the race of development whereas those choose to convert took away all the benefits. The 22 per cent population is still conserving their custom. The Government should ensure all the benefits of reservation to them,” demanded Sahadeo. He also demanded stiff action against ‘anarchist anti-national’ forces working under the garb of patthalgari.
Sohrai exhibition at SBPS
A Sohrai Painting exhibition was organised at Sarala Birla Public School (SBPS), Ranchi to connect the students with the tradition, culture and the ancient art form of their state. Students were briefed about ‘Sohrai’ which is an ancient art form of Jharkhand basically done on mud walls but now attaining worldwide recognition. The exhibition helped to explore the various patterns used by the tribals for decorating their walls. After the exhibition a workshop will also be organized in which the students will be taught how to make such paintings.
Fire safety seminar at DRM office
A fire safety seminar was organised by the Electricity Department of the Ranchi Railway Division on Tuesday. During the seminar a powerpoint presentation was illustrated which showed the reasons behind sudden fire outbreaks in trains and how to contain them and these were discussed among the officials and workers of the Ranchi Rail Board.