Work on fast pace at ECR’s doubling project
Work is going on at a fast pace on many important construction projects including a new line, doubling in East Central Railway. These important projects include doubling of Muzaffarpur-Sagauli and Sagauli-Valmikinagar railway sections. The expenditure on Muzaffarpur-Sagauli doubling project (101 km) is estimated to be about Rs 1186 crore and on Sagauli-Valmikinagar doubling project (110 km) about Rs 1216 crore. Work is being done by dividing the 110 km long Sagauli-Valmikinagar doubling project in West Champaran district into seven small parts. The areas served on the Muzaffarpur-Sagauli and Sagauli-Valmikinagar railways are Muzaffarpur, East Champaran and West Champaran in North Bihar. Doubling from Muzaffarpur to Valmikinagar after completion of this project will improve operational efficiency and connectivity resulting in prosperity for the people of the area. At the same time, this project is also very important from the strategic point of view due to its proximity to the Nepal border.
Over 26K street vendors got loan from PMSY
The PM Svanidhi Yojana has helped a lot of street vendors who are in trouble due to the Corona epidemic, in setting up their business again. Till 13th December 2021, 30.75 lakh loans worth Rs 3095 crore have been sanctioned and 27.06 lakh loans worth Rs 2714 crore have been disbursed across the country. Till the same period, 28,466 loans worth Rs 28.77 crore have been sanctioned and 26,297 loans worth Rs 26.48 crore have been disbursed in Jharkhand. This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushal Kishor in a written reply to an unstarred question by Mahesh Poddar, Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha.
DRT Ranchi recovers over Rs 2.5 Cr of PNB
The Debt Recovery Tribunal, Ranchi, has successfully recovered over Rs 2.5 crore of Punjab National Bank under the recovery process of Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act. As per information received from PNB Chief Manager Ravi Kumar, tribunal’s Recovery Officer Kanhaiya Kumar has recovered the loans that were unpaid for years by public auction of the mortgaged assets of the company. The recoveries were made from those debtors, who remained unsuccessful to repay their loans for years and on the request of the bank the recovery process was started by the tribunal. Recovery Officer Kanhaiya Kumar handed over cheques and demand drafts worth Rs 2.5 crore to PNB chief manager on Wednesday.
TTI hands over missing bag to RPF
Upendra Kumar Prasad TTI, Hatia was on his duty on Wednesday from Dhanbad to Ranchi in Train No. 13404 Bhagalpur – Ranchi Vananchal Express. After the arrival of the train at Ranchi station, when all the passengers had disembarked from the train, Prasad saw a trolley bag near the seat number 33 of coach number B-1 and wanted to get the information of the bag from the passengers on the platform. Even after his efforts, the owner of the bag could not be traced, after which Prasad handed over the bag to the Railway Protection Force, Ranchi. This bag was opened in the Railway Protection Force office, which contained RS 2.5 lakh in cash, Aadhar card, ATM card and other items. The process of handing over the bag is being traced by the Railway Protection Force to the owner. Sr Divisional Traffic Manager Aditya Kumar Choudhary appreciated and rewarded the honesty and noble work of Upendra Kumar Prasad TTI, Hatia and also asked other employees to be inspired by him.
Ramanujan Day at SBPS
The students of Sarala Birla Public School, Ranchi observed the National Mathematics Day also known as the Ramanujan Day to honour the great Mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan on Wednesday. The students participated in a host of activities exhibiting their dexterity with numbers. The students of class IX watched the movie ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ and the students from classes III to VIII participated in the Maths Quiz. The students actively participated in the event and showcased their Mathematical skills. School Head Personnel and Admin Dr. Pradip Varma appreciated the students for their sincere efforts in making the day a grand success. Principal Paramjit Kaur encouraged the students to learn from the life of the great Mathematician and soar heights in life.
National Award for MNPS student
Bhavika Asmi Verma of Motilal Nehru Public School ( MNPS) bagged the National Finalists Award for the 2021 Reader’s for Tomorrow National Essay Competition, organised in association with the Press Club of India, Goethe Institute and the Korean Cultural Centre in India. Bhavika’s essay on the cultural and environmental rise and development of South Korea was judged the best in the Country. Bhavika’s essay featured in the first selection round, identifying the best 100 essays.The essays were also published in a German journal. Bhavika has additionally won a fully sponsored week long trip to South Korea. Ashu Tiwary, principal, MNPS said that the school fraternity is very happy with her commendable performance.