People cast vote with resolve
The people of Ranchi city exercised their right to vote on May 6, setting an excellent demonstration of democracy. One such example is Subrota dutta who despite his father’s funeral took out time to come and vote and considered his right to vote as more important. Another example is Saurabh Kumar Lal, who also came and casted his vote in DAV Natraj School pooling station amidst his marriage ceremonies. BJP leaders such as Ajay Rai, Bajrang Varma, Abhay Kumar Singh, Dinesh Sinha and many others were present during the occasion. Ajay Rai appreciated the efforts of the voters and said that these voters are an excellent example for the people.
Idols stolen from Garhwa temple
Three antique idols have been stolen from a temple in village Khraundha under Kandi police station of Garhwa district on Sunday night. The idols are believed to be worth several lakhs. The thieves struck in the night on Sunday and stole the idols of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman and Goddess Sita , made of 'Ashtadhatu' (a composite of eight metals), Officer in charge Kandi Dipak Kumar said. "The thief broke the lock of main door and decamped with the idols," he said. Villagers said the idols were 300 years old.
Yoga performed at SUMS
The students of Shankar Upgraded Middle School, Bokaro Thermal, performed yoga with great zeal and enthusiasm. A special assembly was organized to commemorate the occasion here on Monday. The programme comprised of a yogic prayer in Sanskrit by Savitri Devi and Baliram Singh, followed by a speech about the origin of Yoga, its significance and the origin of the celebration of this day. Subsequently, the various benefits of yoga for school children were enumerated, along with demonstrations by students of Std one to VIII, of the various asanas which are beneficial for students to overcome stress, stiffness, anxiety, improve concentration and combat obesity.Those, who were present on the occasion are Shyama Kumari, Seema Kumari, Sanjay Kumar and others.
Jaiswal family cast vote
In an attempt to empower democracy first Chairman of Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) Shiv Narayan Jaisawal and former State Secretary the State Congress Committee Aditya Vikram Jaisawal cast their vote with family on Sunday. It may be mentioned here that Siv Jaisawal was chairman of RMC from 1962 to 1976. Speaking on the occasion Jaisawal said that it is best part of our democracy that every citizens have power to choose government.