Ranchi

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SER GM holds high level meeting

General Manager, S E Railway Lalit Chandra Trivedi, held a high level meeting with all Principal Head of Departments and Divisional Railway Managers of S E Railway to review the performance of this railway on Wednesday. The GM was apprised of various key activities of S E Railway in area of freight loading, passenger performance, punctuality of train running etc. Trivedi laid emphasis on the ongoing projects, passenger amenities, safety and security of passengers etc. He discussed about curtailing of expenditure and austerity, reduce carbon emission and sound pollution by running train with HOG (Head On Generation), conversion of existing coaches to LHB coaches for passenger’s comfort & safety and to carry more passengers. He specially maentioned to take all out efforts to  increase non fare revenue and elimination of manned level crossings by construction of Road Over Bridge.

DPS students’ activity

Students of Class I of Delhi Public School Ranchi did put forth a colourful presentation on Manners & Etiquettes. The purpose of the activity was to spread awareness about manners and etiquettes in our lives. The occasion was graced by the presence of Principal Ram Singh, who was filled with appreciation to see the mannerism of the students. He further suggested them to incorporate manners and etiquettes as an integral part of their lives.

Rai seeks security of workers

Secretary of Jharkhand Energy Development Labour Union, Ajay Rai, who is also a BJP leader, sought information from General Manager cum Chief Engineer, Enery Department Sanjay Kumar about the agency presently serving the circle including Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega that comes under Ranchi area board. On being asked about the time period of the contract and its extension, Kumar confirmed that no extension has been granted to the agency and that tender for new applicants will be floated next month. Ajay Rai pointed out the lacuna in the system and questioned on whose responsibility it is if the workers meet accidents that can be fatal too. Rai has urged the CM to look into the matter as this is the scenario in the entire State.